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Calling real Disney fans who are celebrating this special holiday! Hi Stitch! It’s June 26th, which is also known as 626 Day! What’s so special about 626 Day? 626 is Stitch’s experiment number from Lilo & Stitch, so it’s known by many Disney fans as Stitch Day. For the past few years we’ve seen special snacks, merchandise, and events available, and this year it looks like we’ve got some special merchandise online! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you are a Stitch fan and are wanting to celebrate the holiday, we found the perfect item for you! Stitch 626 Plush ©shopDisney This special Stitch plush is covered in tropical flowers and even has a “626 Day” patch on his foot. He is 11.5″ tall and is the perfect gift for your favorite Stitch fan. View on shopDisney If you’re looking for more Stitch merchandise, we had previously found some on shopDisney like this Stitch MagicBand+. Stitch MagicBand+ Stitch MagicBand+ First, This Stitch MagicBand+ is giving us all the summer vibes. The bright blue band features bright neon colors of Hawaiian flowers. The center of the band features the beloved character catching a wave. If you’re headed to the parks soon, this could be a great addition to your trip. MagicBand+ can be linked to your park passes and Lightning Lanes. It also interacts with things around the park. View on shopDisney Sometimes this merchandise doesn’t stay around for long, so if you want your hands on it, we suggest grabbing it ASAP! We also don’t know if we’ll see any of these items in the parks soon, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out More Stitch Merchandise Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite Stitch item you’ve seen? Tell us in the comments! The post Real Disney Fans Know Why Today Is a BIG DEAL first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We spend our days eating our way around Disney World — seriously, it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it! 4th of July cupcakes in Magic Kingdom We’re always hunting down all those new foods, like two MAC ‘n CHEESES (y’all know how we feel about cheese), some new burgers, a questionable-looking drink, and more. We also keep an eye on Disney World restaurant menus to catch any new changes, and we want to keep you updated on when that happens. So on with this week’s changes! Magic Kingdom Energy Bytes The menu has changed at Energy Bytes, the snack kiosk over by TRON Lightcycle / Run. Here’s what’s changed: REMOVED: Beef and Broccoli Digital Dumplings REMOVED: Buffalo Chicken Digital Dumplings Buffalo chicken dumplings! ADDED: Pina Colada Slushy — Chipotle Pineapple, Matcha, and Popping Candy for $5.99 This New Drink Looks Like It’s Covered in MOLD But You’ll Want It Anyway Liberty Square Market Here’s what changed at Liberty Square Market: REMOVED: Minute Maid Frozen Slushy Liberty Square Market ADDED: Fanta® Frozen Slushy for $4.99 Check Out The Haunted Mansion Treat We Had Here! Be Our Guest At Be Our Guest, a new wine is available: Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley for $23 per glass and $96 per bottle. Be Our Guest Also, French Onion Soup is now available as an allergy-friendly appetizer. Is Be Our Guest Restaurant Worth the $70 Price Tag in Disney World? We Found Out. EPCOT La Cantina de San Angel Buckle up because it just got a bit pricier to eat at the restaurants in the Mexico Pavilion. Starting with La Cantina de San Angel, here’s what has changed under Entrees: Arroz con Pollo Bowl changed from $14.50 to $14.75 Tacos de Barbacoa changed from $15.50 to $16 Tacos de Pollo changed from $14.75 to $15.25 Taco Trio changed from $14.99 to $15.50 Empanadas con Queso changed from $13.75 to $14 Nachos changed from $14.25 to $14.75 Guacamole with Totopos changed from $10 to $11 Taco Trio Here’s how sides have changed: Rice changed from $2.25 to $2.99 Black Beans changed from $2.25 to $2.99 All kid’s meals have also been changed in price from $9.25 to $9.50. Under desserts, Churros changed from $5.89 to $6.25. Churros Assorted Fountain Beverages changed from $4.49 to $4.75. Meanwhile, one alcoholic beverage also had an update: Top Shelf” Clásica on the Rocks changed from $16.50 to $18. Chips, Guac, and a Killer Fireworks View? Our Honest Thoughts About La Cantina de San Angel in EPCOT! Choza de Margarita These changes are also happening at Choza de Margarita. Here’s what changed under Signature Margaritas Seasonal Margarita changed from$ 21 to $19 Blood Orange changed from $18 to $18.50 Here are how Frozen Margaritas have changed: Classic Lime changed from $12.75 to $13.50 Mango Loco changed from $12.75 to $13.50 Strawberry changed from $13 to $14 Fiesta changed from $13.25 to $14.50 Fiesta Margarita Here’s how the food menu has been updated: Tacos de Cochinita changed from $12 to $12.25 Empanada de Barbacoa changed from $12.50 to $13 Tostada de Pollo changed from $10.50 to $11 Are You Walking Right Past the Best Mexican Street Food in EPCOT? La Hacienda de San Angel The same is happening at La Hacienda de San Angel, too. Here’s how Starters have changed: Guacamole changed from $14 to $14.50 Flautas changed from $14.25 to $15 Queso Fundido changed from $15 to $15.50 Tlayuda changed from $15 to $15.50 REMOVED: Chips, Salsa & Queso ADDED: Totopos con Queso — Corn tortillas with sides of white cheddar cheese and salsa for $8.25 Queso Fundido Here’s what changed under Entrees: Pollo Poblano changed from $30 to $31 Alambre de Res changed from $33 to $34 Cochinita Pibil changed from $32 to $33 Under Kid’s Create-Your-Own Entrees, the following changed: Tacos changed from $11 to $12.25 Quesadillas changed from $10.50 to $11 Grilled Chicken Breast changed from $11 to $12.25 Chicken Tenders changed from $11 to $12.25 Macaroni & Cheese changed from $11.50 to $12.25 Alambre de Res Here’s how the Margaritas menu has changed: San Angel Inn Margarita changed from $23 to $24 La Cava Avocado changed from $17 to $17.50 El Diablo changed from $17 to $17.50 Blood Orange changed from $18 to $18.50 Queso, Tacos, and Amazing Service? Our REVIEW of La Hacienda de San Angel in EPCOT San Angel Inn Restaurante San Angel Inn has had some changes, too. Here’s how Soups and Appetizers are different: Guacamole changed from $14 to $14.50 Queso Fundido changed from $15 to $15.50 Totopos con Queso changed from $8 to $8.25 Entrees changed, too: Pollo a Las Rajas changed from$ 30 to $31 Tacos de Ribeye changed from $32 to $33 Enchiladas de Pollo changed from $28 to $28.75 Baja Tacos de Pescado changed from $30 to $31 Polla a Las Rajas from San Angel Inn Kid’s Create-Your-Own Entrees also changed: Tacos changed from $11 to $12.25 Quesadillas changed from $10.50 to $11 Grilled Chicken Breast changed from $11 to $12.25 Chicken Tenders changed from $11 to $12.25 Macaroni & Cheese changed from $11.50 to $12.25 Signature Drinks and Margaritas saw these changes: San Angel Inn Margarita changed from $23 to $24 La Cava Avocado changed from $17 to $17.50 El Diablo changed from $17 to $17.50 Blood Orange changed from $18 to $18.50 Come Eat $30 Tacos in EPCOT With Us and See If They’re Worth It Le Cellier The Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie Plate has been removed from the menu at Le Cellier. Le Cellier Steakhouse in EPCOT That’s the only change here. Le Cellier Has a NEW Menu in Disney World — Come Try it With Us! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tiffins Appetizers at Tiffins have changed: Tiffins Signature Bread Service description changed from “Coconut-Curry Sauce, Guava Sauce, Ginger-Pear Chutney” to “Thai Red Curry Milk Bread, Pão de Queijo, Papadam, Coconut-Curry Sauce, Guava Sauce, Ginger-Pear Chutney” REMOVED: Spiced Chickpea Falafel REMOVED: Seasonal Soup ADDED: Lobster Macaroni & Cheese — Black Diamond Cheddar, Sherry, Orecchiette Pasta for $16 ADDED: Gobi Manchurian — Crispy-fried Cauliflower, Manchurian Sauce, Green Onion for $11 Spiced Chickpea Falafel One specialty cocktail has also changed: Snow Leopard Salvation changed from $16.50 to $15.50. Star Lager- Nigeria has been added to the Beer menu. Tiffins in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Way Too Pricey or Worth Every Penny? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jiko There’s been a minor change to a salad on Jiko’s menu. Here’s how Appetizers have changed: Jiko Salad description changed from “Quinoa, Radish, Petite Vegetables, Fresh Fruit, Pomegranate, Tangy Cashew Cheese, Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette (Plant-based) to “Gem Lettuce, Quinoa, Radish, Petite Vegetables, Market Fruit, Pomegranate, Tangy Cashew Cream, Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette (Plant-based) REMOVED: Seared Scallops with Nhopi and Groundnuts ADDED: Diver Scallop with Moroccan Snails — Seared Scallop with Confit Snails, Butternut Nhopi, Fennel Slaw, Fragrant Broth for $18 Sustainable Fish description changed from “Pan-seared Sustainable Fish, Winter-spiced Potato, Persimmon-Cranberry Greens, Citrus Yogurt, and Fruit Relish” to “Pan-seared Sustainable Fish, Preserved Lemon Chermoula, Tomato Butter, Garden Vegetables, Mustard Caviar” Seared Scallops with Nhopi and Groundnuts Desserts have also been updated: REMOVED: African Drum ‘Beets’ and Kilimanjaro ADDED: Dumela — Creamy Chocolate Sorbet, Hibiscus Cake, Passion Fruit Sauce, Mango Salsa, Chocolate-Lime Soil (Plant-based) for $14 ADDED: Chocolate Potjie Pot — Chocolate Custard, Lemon-Oliver Oil Cake, Whipped Caramel, Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cherries for $15 It Takes an ADVENTUROUS Eater to Try Jiko! Are You Up for It? Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market There’s been an update on the Kid’s menu for breakfast at Centertown Market. Pancakes with Berry Compote has been removed. Centertown Market Instead, kid’s can get Kid’s Vanilla Pancakes, which are served with choice of two sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $7.29. Read Our Review of An Ice Cream-Flavored Cheesecake We Had Here Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort End Zone Food Court The breakfast menu at End Zone Food Court has updates. Here’s how entrees have changed: Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich is now served with Potato Barrels and price changed from $5.99 to $7.99 Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Sandwich is now served with Potato Barrels and price changed from $6.99 to 8.99 REMOVED: Pancakes with Berry Compote ADDED: Pancake Bounty Platter — Vanilla Pancake, Scrambled Eggs, Potato Barrels, Bacon, and Sausage for $12.49 ADDED: Vanilla Pancakes — Served with Bacon and Sausage for $9.99 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 Waffle Bounty Platter changed from $12.49 to $12.79 REMOVED: Plant-based Waffles End Zone Food Court The kid’s menu changed: REMOVED: Pancakes with Berry Compote ADDED: Kids’ Vanilla Pancakes — Served with choice of two Sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $7.29 There’s also been a change with bakery items: 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 REMOVED: MVP Cupcake The End Zone Food Court Beverages are also now different: REMOVED: Monster Energy Zero Ultra, POWERADE Fruit Punch, and Minute Maid Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice ADDED: Classic Cold Brew Coffee for $4.79 ADDED: BODYARMOR Sports Drink – Orange Mango and BODYARMOR Sports Drink – Strawberry Banana for $4.69 each ADDED: AHA Sparkling Water – Blueberry & Pomegranate and AHA Sparkling Water – Lime & Watermelon for $3.49 each REMOVED: Barq’s Root Beer, Coca-Cola Cherry, and Fanta Pineapple (Bottled Sodas) End Zone Food Court Specialty Cocktails are different, too: REMOVED: Canella Peach Bellini, Cutwater Gin and Tonic, Seagram’s Escapes Strawberry Daiquiri, Smirnoff Ice and Whiskey Mule 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 $123 ADDED: Social Hour Cocktails Whiskey — New York Distilling Company Ragtime Rye Whiskey and Ginger Beer for $12 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 REMOVED: Sofia Brut Rosé, California We Tried 2 NEW Menu Items Here — Read Our Review Disney’s Contemporary Resort The Sand Bar At The Sand Bar, the 1/3 lb Angus Bacon Cheeseburger changed from $13.49 to $13.29. The Sand Bar That’s the only change here. Learn More About ALL The Restaurants at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn AbracadaBar Although the Abra Fries and Margherita Pizza were removed from the menu a week ago, they are back on the menu now at AbracadaBar. Margherita Pizza These are the only changes we spotted here. Is AbracadaBar Worth Experiencing in Disney World? Typhoon Lagoon Lowtide Lou’s So this dining spot had some changes this week (and it’s rare when we see changes for water park menus). Here’s what changed: REMOVED: Mickey Pretzel with Cheese, Stuffed Cream Cheese Pretzel, and Jalapeño Cheese Pretzel REMOVED: Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar, Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwich, and Strawberry Fruit Bar REMOVED: Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade Cup and Minute Maid Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Cup ADDED: Popcorn for $5.19 ADDED: Popcorn in a souvenir Bucket for $12.29 ADDED: Popcorn Bucket Refill for $2.19 Lowtide Lou’s REMOVED: Strawberry Colada REMOVED: Corona Extra Lager, Cutwater Bloody Mary, Michelob Ultra Lager, Piña Colada, Frozen Black Cherry Lemonade, Opici Family Sangria, Lou’s Wavy Mango Wine Slushy, and Copa Di Vino ADDED: Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer for $9.75 Read Our Review of the Snacks and Treats Hiding Out Here If you have your heart set on a certain food in Disney World, we do recommend keeping an eye on restaurant menus, which you can check on the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated on menu changes, so stay tuned to DFB for those. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! Get your DFB Guide now! The Three Disney World Restaurants That Sell Out the Fastest…and How You Can Guarantee a Table 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 any Disney World menu changes surprised you recently? Tell us about it in the comments! The post EPCOT Sees TONS of Price Increases and Snacks Go MISSING in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Roller coasters are a favorite part of a theme park vacation for many people. Slinky Dog Dash Disney World has a few different roller coasters to choose from in the different parks — TRON Lightcycle / Run, Expedition Everest, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and Slinky Dog Dash to name a few. But how does the speed of these coasters rank up against other coasters worldwide? Now we know the answer, and it’s not very well. Roller Coaster DataBase recently put together a list of the fastest roller coasters worldwide when measured in kilometers per hour, and Disney is NOWHERE on the list. Expedition Everest 6 out of the 10 roller coasters on the list are located in the USA, 1 is in Canada, 1 in Japan, 1 in Spain, and the fastest roller coaster is in the United Arab Emirates, which goes 149.1 miles per hour. In comparison, the fastest ride at Disney World is Test Track at 65 miles per hour and the fastest roller coaster in Disney World is TRON Lightcycle / Run, which goes 60 miles per hour. TRON Here is a look at the top 10 fastest roller coasters in the world (some are tied): Formula Rossa — Ferrari World Abu Dhabi — 149.1 mph Kingda Ka — Six Flags Great Adventure/Top Thrill Dragster — Cedar Point — 128 mph Red Force — Ferrari Land/Do-Dodonpa — Fuji-Q Highland — 111.8 mph Superman: Escape from Krypton — Six Flags Magic Mountain — 100 mph Steel Dragon 2000 — Nagashima Spa Land/Fury 325 — Carowinds — 95 mph Millennium Force — Cedar Point — 93 mph Leviathan — Canada’s Wonderland — 92 mph Orion — Kings Island — 91 mph Intimidator 305 — Kings Dominion — 90 mph Hyperion — Energylandia — 88.2 mph ©Ferrari World Abu Dhabi For the record, none of Universal’s coasters have made it on here either. So if you travel to Universal or Disney World and think those thrills are almost a little too much, DEFINITELY don’t ride any of the roller coasters on this list, because they very well may be too much! Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest fun Disney news! THESE are the fastest rides 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’s your favorite roller coaster in Disney World? Tell us below! The post Top 10 FASTEST Roller Coasters Revealed -- But Disney's Not on the List first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, buckle up folks — more CHANGES could be hitting Disney World soon. Cinderella Castle We’re constantly on the lookout for permits and other clues that could signal what work Disney is looking to start soon. We’ve seen permits that hint at updates at major Disney World rides, hotel changes, and more. And now we’ve spotted a few more you’ll want to know about! Just as a quick note — technically what we look at are called Notices of Commencement. These generally could indicate that work on projects at these addresses may start soon. Here’s what we’ve seen lately! A Magic Kingdom Attraction Update…Potentially? Disney had previously announced a major change for one Magic Kingdom attraction. Specifically, Mirabel from Encanto is set to soon get her own meet-and-greet in Magic Kingdom. She will meet guests in Fairytale Garden, which is currently home to Merida’s meet-and-greet. Thus far, Disney has only said that the experience is set to open sometime in the fall of 2023 and that the space will be “transformed with whimsical decor inspired by La Familia Madrigal.” Mirabel in a surprise parade in Disney World We’ve kept a close eye on this spot lately and haven’t really seen any major updates with it, but that could change soon. Garden Area in Magic Kingdom A permit filed on June 15th seems to indicate that some “general construction” could start soon at the address tied to Fairytale Garden — 1396 Magic Kingdom Dr #D. The permit lists Adena Corporation as the contractor, who we’ve seen listed on other permits related to work at the Cambodian Ruins on The Jungle Cruise and more. Based on their website, Adena has done work on a number of things, including amusement parks like SeaWorld. They’ve worked on rides, waterparks, lazy rivers, and more. Magic Kingdom Now, there’s no guarantee that this permit is specifically for the transformation of this space into the Mirabel-themed meet-and-greet, but it is interesting to see a permit filed for some work at this spot. The permit isn’t set to expire until June 14th, 2024, so that really doesn’t give us too much of an idea in terms of when the work might be done (and could signal that this work is for something else since the expiration date is further than this fall). We’ll be sure to watch this area closely for any updates! A New Sign in Frontierland Also in Magic Kingdom, it looks like Disney could be installing a new sign soon near the old Splash Mountain, which is being converted to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The permit we’re talking about was filed on June 21st and says it is for work to “install [a] sign” at an address that appears to be linked to the Frontierland Train Station. That is very close to the work being done at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Old Train Station Photo (2022) Walt Disney Imagineering is listed as the “owner” of the property for this project, and the contractor is Kentavo. We’ve actually seen them listed on another Imagineering-related permit also to install signs but that seemed to line up with an address in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The permit is set to expire 1 year from the date it was filed, so we could see some changes before then. It’ll be interesting to see just what kind of new sign hits this area — keep those eyes peeled! New Things in EPCOT! And finally, our last permit for this post takes us over to EPCOT. This new permit, filed June 23rd, 2023, indicates that it is to “install planter elements.” So the changes might not be all that big in terms of work being done, but it’s something to watch for. Imagineering is listed as the owner on the permit, and Sign Producers, Inc. is the contractor. According to their website, it looks like they focus on themed construction and have worked on everything from the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando to Shrek 4-D. Disney World The permit lists 2 addresses that’ll be impacted by this work — one is the “East Gate” at the front of EPCOT (which is all the way at the front of the park, on the left-hand side if you’re facing Spaceship Earth), another is the restrooms located near Refreshment Port. So it seems that some “planter elements” could be installed near both of those spots soon. We’ve seen some construction walls up near this area lately so we’ll keep watching to see if this permit could be related to any of that work. Construction And that’s a look at some of the bigger permits filed recently! Of course, other permits have been filed too. Those other ones seem to indicate some potential general construction by an electrical company in DinoLand U.S.A., electrical work at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, work at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Resort, the construction of an “office building” near Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, and more! We’ll keep watching for more updates in terms of permits and other clues to future changes in the parks, so stay tuned for that. For more news, click here to see a little hack that’ll CHANGE the way you do Hollywood Studios, and see the critical change made on the Disney World app.  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 about this work? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Disney Permits Could Be Clues to EPCOT and Magic Kingdom CHANGES! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love hearing Animal Kingdom news, especially when it’s about baby animals! Animal Kingdom entrance New baby monkeys just recently joined the family at Animal Kingdom, and a new yellow-backed duiker was also born in the park recently. But now we have even MORE exciting baby animal news! While we were on Kilimanjaro Safaris recently, we caught a glimpse of the newest savanna family member — a new baby zebra! Cute alert!!! New baby zebra! This duo is not too shy — we got a great view of them on our safari ride. We would ride this over and over just to see this sweet baby! Disney hasn’t made any official announcement about this new animal on the savanna, but we’re hoping to see one come out soon so we know their story. THEY’RE SO CUTE! In other recent Animal Kingdom news, a smoking Kilimanjaro Safaris truck recently had to be removed from the savanna (no one was hurt!), and if you’re heading into the park soon, you’ll need to be ready for these high wait times. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Mysterious Construction Walls Appear in Disney’s Animal Kingdom 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 animal to see in Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post Don't Mind Me -- I'll Just Be Riding Kilimanjaro Safaris All Day to See This ONE Baby Animal in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re no strangers to exotic and strange Disney merchandise. Disney Springs 100th Anniversary Sign Sometimes that merchandise is wildly expensive and makes us wonder how that much money even exists, and other times its merchandise that’s in a normal price range but is just…strange. However, this new piece of merchandise is OUT THERE, and we can’t tell if it’s too much, or if we all want to buy one immediately. To celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary, Disney has teamed up with Vespa for the very first time to introduce the Disney Mickey Mouse Edition by Vespa! ©Vespa The Vespa Primavera 50cc and 150cc are colored black, red, white, and yellow (the signature colors of Mickey Mouse), the wheels are yellow to represent Mickey’s shoes, and the black mirrors are to represent his eyes. Mickey’s signature is also on the seat and the front shell. ©Vespa This Vespa isn’t available yet, and there’s no release date at this time. However, you can sign up to get notified when it does become available on their website. Sign up to be notified here! Wanna see more? Check out this adorable video about the Vespa below! As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest 100th Anniversary news! These are the top two 100th Anniversary merchandise pieces you can get online right now! 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’s your favorite piece of 100th Anniversary merchandise you’ve seen so far? Tell us below! The post A New Over-the-Top 100th Anniversary "Souvenir"?! Disney Adults -- It's Your Time to SHINE. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are some essentials you need to bring into the parks on your Disney World vacation. Busy day in Magic Kingdom Not everyone in your party needs to be wearing a bag, but we recommend someone make sure they have all the painkillers, extra socks, bandaids, etc. that everyone needs to get through the day comfortably. But what bag should you choose to carry it all? Well, when walking around the parks we have noticed one bag that practically everyone seems to be wearing. So, it must be pretty useful, right?! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Lululemon Athletica Everywhere Belt Bag — Black ©Amazon The Lululemon Athletica Everywhere Belt Bag seems to be the new craze among many Disney fans. It’s large enough to hold the essentials, but small enough to fit around your waist and onto most rides. This means you won’t have to ask one of the other members of your party to hold your bag while you ride and you can easily wear it while you ride on most attractions! Buy the Lululemon Athletica Everywhere Belt Bag right here! Lululemon Athletica Everywhere Belt Bag — Beige ©Amazon You can also grab the Lululemon Athletica Everywhere Belt Bag in Beige. It holds the same amount and is the same design as the black bag, just in a different color that may fit your outfits a little better. This little bag seems to be both cute and mega practical for the parks! Buy the Lululemon Athletica Everywhere Belt Bag — Beige here! Not sure what to pack for your vacation? We’ve got you covered with multiple different packing lists on our blog, and we keep up with all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Don’t make THIS critical mistake at Disney! What’s your go-to bag for the parks? Tell us in the comments! The post This Is The Bag That Literally Everyone Wears in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Oh, how we love new merchandise collections. Our wallets? Maybe not so much. Polynesian Village The Disney parks aren’t the only places to find new merchandise either. Don’t forget that Disney World Resorts often have their own special merchandise you don’t want to miss out on. We hopped on the Monorail and headed over to two of Disney’s Magic Kingdom Resort hotels and found not one, but TWO new collections! Over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, there are three items available in the new collection. First up is the Polynesian Village Resort Dole While Youth Shirt for $39.99. Polynesian Village Resort Dole While Youth Shirt Or you can grab the Polynesian Village Resort Tervis Tumbler for $29.99! What a great way to remind yourself of the magic of your favorite resort. Polynesian Village Resort Tervis Tumbler Lastly, you can grab the Polynesian Village Resort Loungefly for $78. We can’t get over how adorable it is, and how perfectly it represents the resort! Polynesian Village Resort Loungefly Then we headed over to Disney’s Contemporary Resort and found a whole new Incredibles Collection there as well! First, we found the Contemporary Resort Incredibles Color-Changing Mickey Ears for $44.99. The last item available is the Contemporary Resort Incredibles Tervis Tumbler for $29.99. Contemporary Resort Incredibles Tervis Tumbler We have a feeling both of these collections will be pretty popular, so we suggest grabbing them ASAP. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Here’s why your 2024 Disney trip will look TOTALLY different! 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 World Resort? Tell us in the comments! The post As If We Needed ANOTHER Excuse to Spend Money at These Two Disney World Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a fall trip to Disney World with your family, we’ve got a treat for you! Halloween in Disney World We understand that creating unforgettable memories is your top priority, which is why we’re here to share the best-kept secrets of Halloween at the Most Magical Place on Earth. And guess what? It’s not just about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Prepare to be bewitched by the myriad of special experiences that await you during the SPOOKY SZN. Drumroll, please! We present our brand-new eBook, Halloween at Disney World: DFB’s Spooktacular Guide. This ultimate insider’s guide is your passport to an extraordinary fall adventure — packed with invaluable tips, hidden gems, and tantalizing treats. We’ll walk you through every aspect of Halloween at Disney World, ensuring you make the most of this magical season. Check out our Halloween Guide here! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Let’s start with the crown jewel of Disney World’s Halloween festivities: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Our guide will unlock the door to this spooktacular event, guiding you through the special parades, captivating shows, and epic character meet-and-greets. You’ll learn the insider strategies to make the most of your night, ensuring your family experiences the full magic of this celebration. Instagram: @Brandon__Butcher | So much family fun at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! But wait, there’s more! Our eBook goes beyond Mickey’s Halloween Party, unveiling the hidden gems of Halloween at Disney World. Prepare to be immersed in a sea of breathtaking decorations, each nook and cranny of the parks adorned with the Halloween spirit. From Main Street to Fantasyland, we’ll reveal the most awe-inspiring displays that will leave you spellbound. And let’s not forget the tantalizing treats—our guide will point you to the most delectable goodies to satisfy your cravings. So Fun! Grab our Halloween Guide Instant Download! Halloween at the Theme Parks, Resorts & Disney Springs Think Halloween is confined to the parks? Think again! Our guide will take you on a spine-tingling journey through Halloween at the theme parks, resorts, and even Disney Springs. You’ll discover bewitching experiences, captivating shows, and thrilling activities that will make your heart race with delight. There’s no shortage of Halloween magic to be found in every corner of the Disney World universe. Mickey Halloween Pin Beyond Disney: Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights If you’re craving even more thrills and chills, our eBook has you covered. We’ll reveal the secrets of Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, an immersive experience that will send shivers down your spine. Explore haunted houses, encounter iconic horror movie characters, and be prepared for an adrenaline-pumping adventure like no other. ©Universal Order Halloween at Disney World: DFB’s Spooktacular Guide here! Budgeting & Itineraries for Halloween Fun At DFB, we understand the importance of planning wisely, especially when it comes to your vacation budget. Our guide features comprehensive tips and tricks to help you plan your Halloween adventure while keeping your finances in check. With suggested itineraries tailored to maximize your time and enjoyment, you can rest assured that every moment will be well spent. Hey, Mickey! So, get ready to embark on a Halloween journey like no other at Disney World! Our Halloween at Disney World guide is your ultimate companion, unlocking the secrets of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and revealing the hidden treasures of Halloween at the parks, resorts, and beyond. Check out our Halloween Guide Here! Prepare to be enchanted by breathtaking decorations, tantalized by mouthwatering treats, and thrilled by fun family activities! Don’t let the fear of missing out haunt you—grab your copy today and step into the magical world of Halloween at Disney World. Create memories that will make you smile for years to come. Happy haunting! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Trust Me, It's Never Too Early to Get Ready for Halloween at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

During a Disney day, there are so many things that can go differently than how you planned them. Magic Kingdom Monorail Rain may change your ride or fireworks plans, your favorite ride could be closed all day, or maybe transportation issues make it harder to get into the park. That last one is happening RIGHT NOW — if you’re headed into the Magic Kingdom, here’s what you need to know. Right now, the Monorails into Magic Kingdom are CLOSED at the Transportation and Ticket Center and no buses are available to take you into the parks. This means that your only way into the parks from the TTC is from the Ferryboat. It’s unclear when the Monorail will reopen, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated. TTC Parking Lot Typically when the Monorail is down, there are buses taking guests from the TTC to Magic Kingdom to spread out the crowds going to the Ferryboat. However, when we asked Cast Members if the buses were running, they said no. This makes getting to Magic Kingdom even MORE complicated since you really have only one form of transportation running. Disney bus If you don’t want to take the boat, you can walk around the Monorail resorts to get there, but it may take a lot longer than usual. If you are heading to Magic Kingdom from somewhere else right now, we recommend taking a bus from the park or hotel you are at — that way you’ll be dropped off right at the Magic Kingdom gates. As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Monorail news! Here’s what to do when you lose something on the Monorail! 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 preferred way to get to Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post Traveling to Magic Kingdom Just Got More COMPLICATED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has many, many secrets. Toy Story Land Some of these secrets we’re still finding, like the one we spotted in Hollywood Studios recently! There’s also a secret door we love to spot in Magic Kingdom and a celebrity detail in Art of Animation that many don’t know about. But did you know that there’s a hidden Buzz Lightyear in EPCOT? While we were walking into Journey into Imagination with Figment to ride the iconic attraction, we took a good look at the queue around us and realized we’d been missing something for YEARS. Yes, there’s a hidden Buzz Lightyear inside the Journey into Imagination queue! It’s hidden inside an open bird house-like structure near the floor, so if you’re not looking for it, it’s hard to spot. It’s Buzz! Did you also know there are secret codes Cast Members use in the parks as well? We’re constantly sharing all the latest and greatest Disney secrets we learn, so stay tuned to DFB! See what it’s like to be evacuated off Journey into Imagination right here, because yes, it’s happened to us! 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 Did you know about this hidden detail? Tell us in the comments! The post We Apologize For Not Bringing This Hidden Buzz Lightyear To Your Attention Sooner first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay we’re going to let you in on a little secret here — if you want some of the best food in EPCOT, you absolutely CANNOT skip the France Pavilion. France Pavilion We’re big fans of the quick service restaurant there, Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie with its delicious pastries and baked goods, and if you’re craving ice cream, there’s no better spot in the park than L’Artisan des Glaces. We recently had a pretty spectacular meal at Chefs de France as well, and Monsieur Paul is a great choice for high-end eats. But now, we’re taking you along to another restaurant in the pavilion — one you’ll find all the way in the back! La Crêperie de Paris opened up with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure back in 2021 and back then, we got the chance to try everything on the menu. We haven’t been back to do a proper review since, so recently we stopped by to test it out again. Did it meet our Disney food standards? Let’s find out! Atmosphere You’ll find La Crêperie tucked away in the back of the France Pavilion, attached to its own quick service spot, Crêpes a Emporter. You can get crêpes and galettes at either spot, but this time, I headed into the table service side for a meal. Let’s go! Once you walk through the door, you’ll come to the host’s stand and you can check in for your reservation. I arrived on the tail end of the lunch rush and was seated immediately. The host’s stand One thing you need to keep in mind about this restaurant is that the dining room is kinda small. It’s all one big space and based on my count, there were only 110 chairs. Reservations aren’t terribly hard to snag, but they can be tricky during busier times. This restaurant isn’t huge. Most of the seats here are table-style, although some booths are on the opposite wall from the entrance. One whole wall of the restaurant has banquette seating. The atmosphere is really light, airy, and cheerful, but it can sometimes feel a bit stifling because the tables are pretty close together. When I had families seated on both sides of me, it was pretty cramped. Most of the seating is individual tables. The tables are set with menus (that also serve as placemats) and then the host brings silverware along. Pretty simple, but effective. Table Setting So now that we’ve got the lay of the land, what’s on the menu? Menu The menu here is pretty straightforward. You have three main sections for food, as well as a variety of drink options. For starters and sides, you can choose either the Soup du Jour (soup of the day) or the Salade Maison. They also have a small prix fixe selection for a kids’ menu. Starters For savory items, there are six different Galettes, which are buckwheat crêpes. You can get the Classique, the Poulet, the Chevre, the Saumon, the Ratatouille, or the Savoyarde. Galettes For sweet options, you can pick your choice of crêpe. There are different fruit and chocolate-based flavors, and then you can add toppings like whipped cream, ice cream, and sauce. Desserts! But one big draw of this menu is the Prix Fixe. For $39.95, you get your choice of soup or salad, one galette, one crêpe, and a glass of hard cider, soda, or juice. The Prix Fixe is a pretty good deal. Ultimately, if you’re getting all those things, it’s cheaper to do the Prix Fixe option. But be warned — that might be too much food! Eats And since I’m here to get the most bang for my buck, we’re getting the Prix Fixe! To start, I went with the soup of the day, which was a Cauliflower Soup. It’s served cold with a few croutons and oil drizzled on top and tastes just like cauliflower puree with a few spices sprinkled in. Cauliflower Soup It’s creamy and smooth in texture and even though I’m not usually a fan of cold soups, I really enjoyed it. It had a spiced flavor that could’ve come from a dash of pepper, but I’m pretty sure was mostly due to some nutmeg. It gave it a really intriguing flavor. It’s served cold, which might deter some people. My one complaint about it was that there was a bit too much oil on top, and it could be a tad off-putting at times when you got a spoonful of soup that was mostly oil. I tried mixing the oil in with the soup and that seemed to help. I quite liked it! Now on to the main course! I’m a sucker for smoked salmon, so I ordered the Saumon Galette. It’s made with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, chives, and a lemon for garnish. The salmon was honestly SO good — served warm with a slight smokiness that wasn’t too overwhelming. You get a HUGE portion of salmon, so that’s a good deal. Saumon Galette The galette on its own is very soft with little crispy spots on the edges, but the flavor is very buckwheat-forward. So if you don’t like that wheaty taste, this might not be for you. Once I was in the middle of the galette, the flavors of the creme fraiche and the salmon masked the wheat flavor a little more. You get a HEFTY portion of salmon. The creme fraiche is tangy and rich like a thin cream cheese — smooth and warm, and the perfect complement to the salmon. The chives added a nice sharp flavor on top that was very welcome, and I squeezed the lemon all over the galette after the first few bites to get that citrus punch. All in all, I would order this again! GET IN MY BELLY. Finally, it’s time for dessert! I ordered the Banane Crêpe, which is made with banana and Caramel Beurre Salé. It smelled absolutely DIVINE when it arrived on my table. Mmmmm DESSERT The bananas were soft and mildly sweet, and the caramel isn’t anything like the overly sugared stuff you’d expect in America. It’s warm and smooth and complements the bananas well. If this were made with American caramel, I’d be sick after a few bites, but this is much more mild. Look at all that caramel! The crêpe itself is light, soft, and barely sweetened. I could eat it with just butter and a little sugar and be SO happy. Absolutely delicious. Lil ‘nana bite As I mentioned above, you get a beverage included with your meal. I opted to order a Diet Coke, and my server gave me plenty of refills throughout. They also brought me a glass of water. Yes I’m a sucker for Diet Coke So should La Crêperie de Paris be on your go-to list? Overall First, let’s talk about the Prix Fixe meal specifically. I think this is a great deal if you’re REALLY hungry and you have a big appetite, but it might be too much food if you’re a light eater. I might could’ve handled two out of three items, but with the soup, galette, AND crêpe, I wasn’t able to finish it all. Of course, you’re welcome to take your leftovers to go, but keep in mind that you’ll have to carry them around EPCOT with you for the rest of the day. The dining room In terms of individual items, the food here is delicious. I’ve enjoyed everything on the menu that I’ve tried in the past, but it can be a difficult choice to decide whether you should go sweet or savory when you sit down to order. The other bonus is that the galettes and crêpes are pretty big portions, so you get a lot of food without feeling too weighed down afterward. We had a really good meal! While La Crêperie de Paris has always treated me well, I will be honest and say that it’s not my #1 recommendation for EPCOT, or even for the France Pavilion. I really enjoyed my most recent meal at Chefs de France, so that would probably be my pick if I were forced to choose between the two. However, if you’re looking to try something new or you want to just grab a yummy crêpe on a day where you’re eating a lot of festival food, it’s a great stop. Oh, and just as a little note — this is owned by a third party, so no Disney discounts on your bill here! Nosh or Not? Enjoy a leisurely meal at La Crêperie de Paris if… You’re in the mood for crêpes. If that’s what you’re craving, there’s no better spot in EPCOT! We much prefer this restaurant to the quick service stand next door, since it has more variety. You want to try something new and different. It has only been around since 2021, so if you haven’t stopped by, we definitely recommend it! The atmosphere is quaint and the service was delightful. You want a light meal that’s relaxing in the middle of a festival day. If you’re just planning to order one crêpe or galette, the meal isn’t too heavy. Plus, you’d get the chance to sit down in the AC for a little while. Book your reservation elsewhere if… You’re not a fan of crêpes or galettes. That’s the main part of their menu here, so if that’s not your vibe, you might want to pass. You’re searching for the absolute BEST cuisine in EPCOT. While this restaurant is usually delicious, it doesn’t stand out quite as much as some other spots in the park. Chefs de France, Le Cellier, and a few other spots all rank a little bit higher for us. La Crêperie de Paris That’s a wrap on my visit to “Paris!” Stay tuned to DFB for more restaurant reviews from around Disney World and all the recommendations for where you should eat on your next trip. 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 Ranking of EPCOT Table Service Spots! 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 been to this restaurant before? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Warning About the Prix Fixe Meal at La Crêperie de Paris first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know that many Disney World guests fly in and out through Orlando Airport (MCO), so we keep an eye out for all the latest airport news. Orlando International Airport The airport has been adding lots of nonstop flights recently, making summer travel a lot easier for many Orlando travelers. If you’ve been hoping for some more international nonstop flights, we’ve got great news — a nonstop flight to Brazil has just been added! Orlando International Airport has announced that Azul Linhas Aéreas is now partnering with Orlando to provide nonstop flights to Recife, Brazil! These flights will take place three times a week and prices start around the $380 range when we pretended to book. There are multiple other flights between the two airports throughout the week, but this is the only nonstop flight through this airline. Orlando Airport If you’re looking for cheap flights to Disney World, we also keep our eyes peeled for some of the cheapest flights we can find so you know what to look for. As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Orlando Airport news! Read about the important airline changes coming to Orlando Airport right here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Where do you want the next nonstop flight to be? Tell us in the comments! The post Orlando Airport Adds NEW Nonstop Flights! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love Disney sales, and we know you do too! Disney Merch We keep 0ur eyes peeled for all the latest Disney sales so you know when you can save the most $$$ on those hard-to-resist items. A few days ago, we shared that you can save an EXTRA 25% off on Disney merchandise online, and today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of those savings! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Aristocats Dooney & Bourke Hobo Bag by Ann Shen The Aristocats Dooney & Bourke Hobo Bag by Ann Shen You can save over $100 on The Aristocats Dooney & Bourke Hobo Bag by Ann Shen by grabbing it while it’s on sale! These bags aren’t cheap, so any savings is a great deal. It has lots of space for all the items you could need, and we’re obsessed with that pattern. Grab The Aristocats Dooney & Bourke Hobo Bag by Ann Shen here! Personalized Ariel Beach Towel ©Disney This Personalized Ariel Beach Towel can also be yours for an astronomically low price! We think it’s the perfect summer surprise for any fans of The Little Mermaid, and there’s no better time to grab it. Buy the Personalized Ariel Beach Towel right here! Mickey Mouse Genuine Mousewear Embroidered Backpack ©Disney Or you can grab the Mickey Mouse Genuine Mousewear Embroidered Backpack for the upcoming school year, take your work to coffee shops with you, or for that short summer trip you’re taking soon. It’s simple, and the Disney aspect of the bag is subtle, but still recognizable. Grab the Mickey Mouse Genuine Mousewear Embroidered Backpack here! There are multiple other items available during this sale, so be sure to shop around before the end of the night to take advantage of these savings. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney deals and sales! Don’t miss this MASSIVE Target sale coming to stores 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 are you really hoping to see as part of this sale? Tell us in the comments! The post 🚨 You've Got Less Than 24 Hours for This HUGE Disney Sale! 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got to save you before you make this next grave mistake at Disney World and cost yourself time out of your vacation. Crowds at Connections Cafe in EPCOT We know that your idea of a good start to a Disney park day might be refilling your shiny Starbucks tumbler, even if you were the first one ready to go in the morning. We’re here to tell you that stopping at your normal coffee stop might be the mistake that sets the tone for your day, and we’ve got a suggestion for a better strategy. Lots of people have to do one thing when they enter the Disney World park gates … head for the nearest Starbucks location. Hats off to you, though, because other than the Starbucks logo, they tend to be hidden since they’re known by another name once you’re inside each of the parks. You usually can tell them by one sign — their long lines. Creature Comforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom It’s very common at the beginning of the day to walk by the park’s resident Starbucks location as you’re walking in and see lots of people waiting in line. We get it, Starbucks is great and we’re huge fans ourselves, but you’re wasting valuable ride time (especially in the morning when the rides are usually their shortest) by waiting in the longest possible line so far that day. Main Street Bakery, the Starbucks location at Magic Kingdom Our suggestion is to walk to the closest Joffrey’s location and bypass the line at Starbucks. Typically there are significantly lower lines — especially first thing in the morning. There’s even a location for Joffrey’s outside of a few of the parks like at EPCOT, or at the Ticket and Transportation Center as you’re taking the monorail or ferryboat to the Magic Kingdom. These locations in particular are known to see very little to no wait, even as swarms of people pass right by them. We’ll give you bonus points if you’re enjoying that beverage hot or cold on your way over to scan into the park and breeze right in! Joffrey’s in Tomorrowland Joffrey’s has a good selection of coffee, teas, ice-cold refreshers, and even assorted pastries. If you’re a DVC member or annual passholder they’ll also honor a discount at each of their locations when you ask, and show your card with your ID. Joffrey’s Coffee We’re all about trying to help you get the most out of your vacation time and spend it as wisely as possible while you’re in the Disney parks. So, consider picking up your coffee at Joffrey’s next time, it just might surprise you! For the latest in Disney parks tips and tricks, check back in with us at Disney Food Blog. REVIEW: We Tried the CONTROVERSIAL Olive Oil Coffee from Starbucks! 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 Team Joffrey’s or Team Starbucks when you’re at Disney World? Tell us your preference below! The post The One Coffee Mistake Everyone Keeps Making in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World occasionally closes rides and restaurants for refurbishments and updates. Next week, there are planned closures in three of the four Disney World parks. Disney World Don’t worry too much, though — so far, each park only has ONE temporary closure (although more unplanned closures could pop up if rides experience technical difficulties or there’s bad weather in the area). We’ve got a full list of next week’s planned closures so that you’re prepared before your trip! Magic Kingdom 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. Construction 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. We also noticed some progress in the queue as more materials were brought in. Construction 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. Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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. Disney Cast Members share their FAVORITE Hollywood Studios food (and Kevin may be on to something)! EPCOT In the Japan Pavilion, Tokyo Dining is currently undergoing a major refurbishment, and will not reopen until summer 2023. For now, this restaurant isn’t showing opening hours at least through mid-August (as far as Disney’s calendar is showing for now). Construction on Tokyo Dining 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. Disney has not confirmed that this new restaurant will be taking over the Tokyo Dining location, but we’re certainly keeping our eyes and ears peeled for more news! Click here to learn more about the NEW restaurant coming to EPCOT. Disney World Hotels 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. Trail’s end construction It will reopen this summer as “a marketplace concept with expanded quick service options.” The table service option will no longer be offered. 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. ‘Frozen’ additions to 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 Ride and Restaurant Closures Will Impact 3 Disney World Parks Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever spotted a celebrity in Disney World? Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Now, we’re not talking about Mickey and Minnie (and well, they ARE HUGE celebrities, right?). We know a lot of celebrities who LOVE Disney and many visit the parks often. Neil Patrick Harris has come to EPCOT so much that he has his own table at a bar there. We even spotted Michael Jordan once. However, celebs go to Disneyland ALL the time, but today, THREE turned up ALL AT ONCE. THREE of the stars of Disney’s upcoming Haunted Mansion movie just casually showed up in Disneyland today and hung out EXACTLY where you’d expect: at the Haunted Mansion. That’s right, Jamie Lee Curtis, LaKeith Stanfield, and Owen Wilson were all in Disneyland to promote the movie. ©Jamie Lee Curtis via Instagram The three seemed to be having a hauntingly good time as they looked over all the foolish mortals who happened to be in the park. ©Jamie Lee Curtis via Instagram Curtis is playing Madame Leota in the movie, while Stanfield is playing a character named Ben Matthias and Wilson is playing Kent. The film also stars Rosario Dawson, Winona Ryder, Danny DeVito, Jared Leto, Dan Levy, Tiffany Haddish, and more! If you haven’t caught the trailer for the movie, LOOK ALIVE, because we’re dropping it below. Haunted Mansion will spirit itself into theaters on July 28th, so mark those calendars because as they say, “There’s always room for one more.” We’ll keep covering more Disney movie news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 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! The Haunted Mansion Is Changing, and We Know When! Mark Your Calendars for September 1st 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 seeing the Haunted Mansion movie in theaters? Let us know in the comments! The post BRB, Currently Obsessing Over These Disney Celebrity Sightings! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We get it — restaurant menus change in Disney World. We even understand why — it’s nice to change things up to give visitors NEW snacks and foods to get excited about. The Trio But sometimes that means that some of our favorite snacks have to go away forever. We’re not always sad to see something go (we were FINE when the BIZARRE Squid’s Revenge drink disappeared). Sometimes, though, Disney decides to get rid of some of our favorite snacks, and then we’re just sad. So far in 2023, we’ve seen a LOT of snacks disappear. The 50th Anniversary Celebration ended, and MOST of the snacks that came with it went away, too. We were happy some DID stick around (with a non-50th anniversary theme), like the Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie in Hollywood Studios. A few of those snacks made our list of the most DEVASTATING changes, so let’s look at those menu changes that REALLY hurt. Mini Mango Pie Okay, we loved that Mini Mango Pie from Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This delicious little pie had a thick graham cracker crust, and a sweet and tart mango filling that we raved about A LOT. We weren’t just fans of it, though — our readers seemed to love it, too. Perhaps that’s why we were VERY surprised when it disappeared from the menu. Mini Mango Pie At the time, Cast Members told us they didn’t know if it would return, and well, it hasn’t. So we have to mourn this little tasty snack. There is some good news, though — this mini pie is actually made by a company called Kenny’s, and we’ve actually seen it at our local Kroger and Publix! Here’s Why This Mini Pie Won Our Dessert Wars Wendell’s Bear Claw Over at Westward Ho in Magic Kingdom, we would OFTEN pick up Wendell’s Bear Claw, which was a traditional bear claw pastry dipped in and filled with chocolate and sprinkled with hazelnuts. It was simple, but OH, SO GOOD. Although it was a 50th anniversary treat, it did hang around for a little while — at least until recently, when we were told it would go away for good. Wendell’s Bear Claw What did we do with that tragic news? We ordered the VERY LAST WENDELL’S BEAR CLAW and then went to see its namesake, Wendell from The Country Bears, and he helped us wish this delicious snack a sad goodbye. See How Wendell Said Goodbye To His Pastry Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich The Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich from Karamel Küche in EPCOT began its life as a seasonal holiday treat. It’s made with two gingerbread cookies filled with salted caramel buttercream! It ended up returning the following year and then stuck around because it was so popular. However, apparently, popularity doesn’t mean much for snacks in Disney World, because it is GONE, and we’re still not over it. It’s SO good All we can do is hope that it turns up again this holiday season. So if you’re paying attention, Disney, BRING THIS SNACK BACK. Read Our Very First Review Of This Cookie Sandwich 50th Anniversary Dessert The 50th Anniversary Dessert didn’t have a fancy name, but it didn’t need it. This gluten-free treat was a Raspberry Cheesecake with a Rose Gold Champagne-infused Glaze, all on top of an Almond Cookie. It had a nice fluffy cheesecake filling and that raspberry flavor just made our mouths happy. However, once the 50th Anniversary Celebration ended, this dessert went away forever. 50th Anniversary Dessert This was one of three 50th anniversary snacks here, and we would happily trek over to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort if Disney decided to bring this back (hint, hint). Read Our Review Of This Beautiful Treat Showtime with Jose Another 50th anniversary treat that has gone away is the Showtime with Jose, which was available at Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom. This was a Mango and Vanilla swirled soft-serve Pineapple float, garnished with a blue feather. There was something about the combo of mango and vanilla that worked so well, but if you didn’t get a chance to try it, you’re now out of luck. Showtime with Jose We’re just happy that our FAVORITE 50th anniversary Dole Whip treat stuck around — the Tropical Serenade is still available at Aloha Isle. Read Our Review of Showtime with Jose Should we be wearing black as we mourn the loss of these great treats? Can we convince Disney World to bring them back? We don’t know, but we’re just going to sit here and see if we can’t figure out how to make them at home (we DID figure out how to make the Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich at home, though — here’s our copycat recipe!). WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! DFB Guide and Snacks Bundle Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which snack has disappeared from Disney World that you’re most upset about? Let us know in the comments! The post The 5 Most Devastating Menu Changes in Disney World in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Paddlefish is a seafood restaurant at Disney Springs that is in a classic Disney location! Paddlefish This restaurant is located ON a replica river steamboat. That’s right — you may *think* you’re dining on a boat at Paddlefish, but it’s actually a building designed by Disney Imagineers and constructed on a concrete foundation that’s submerged under the water. While Paddlefish is a new-ish restaurant at Disney World, this “ship” was named the Empress Lilly and christened in 1977 by its namesake, Walt’s widow Lillian Disney. From the 70s until the mid-90s, the Empress Lilly was host to three restaurants and a jazz bar. In 1996, the location became Fulton’s Crab House, under the management of an outside company — Levy Restaurants. And in 2017, as Downtown Disney transformed into Disney Springs, Levy Restaurants re-opened the space as Paddlefish — now with a modern vibe that better fits the re-imagined shopping and dining complex. Paddlefish The culinary focus is on fresh seafood, chops, and steaks in a sleek, modern setting. The new space makes the most of its location on Village Lake with views of both the water and Disney Springs, which are especially enjoyable for guests seated on the rooftop lounge. The surroundings do scream “dressy date night,” so you might be wondering if Paddlefish has a dress code. The bar at Paddlefish Paddlefish actually does not have any dress code. From our experience, you will see people in all sorts of attire here, from shorts, t-shirts and Minnie ears, to collared shirts and sundresses. So relax, and wear whatever vacation attire you are most comfortable in while enjoying DFB faves here such as the crab cake and crab-topped fries, and do not overlook their burger topped with pimento cheese and house-made pickes. Crab Fries Keep following DFB for more Disney food 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 The post Does Paddlefish Have a Dress Code in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re wanting to plan a Disney World trip, you may be wondering “When is the best time to visit Disney World?” Cinderella Castle Well, that answer totally depends on YOU. Do you want to avoid crowds at all costs? Don’t visit during summer or spring break. Do you want to be in the crowds on the opening day of a major attraction like Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana? Prepare for busy parks. If you are someone who is seeking lower crowds and wait times on a Disney World trip, you may want to wait. We’re still near the start of summer, but Disney World’s wait times indicate that the crowds are picking up. There are many high wait times and they just keep increasing. If you want to skip the lines, you can purchase Genie+ on the day of your visit. This will allow you to book Lightning Lanes for certain attractions where you’ll have an expedited wait time. We do have to warn you, though — on June 27th, pricing for Genie+ will change. The price will vary by park and will have a single park option and a multiple park option. We’ll be testing out the new system, so stay tuned for more. Genie+ Genie+ can add up really quickly, especially if you are traveling with a group — be sure to include it in that initial budget if you think you’re going to need it! To help you decide, here are the average wait times from the past week. Magic Kingdom Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time of 82 minutes. Last week the average wait time was 77 minutes, so the time has increased this week. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Next, Peter Pan’s Flight averaged 69 minutes, Space Mountain averaged 55 minutes, and Jungle Cruise averaged 52 minutes. After that, average wait times had Haunted Mansion at 50 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 38 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 37 minutes (this wait time actually decreased this week), The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 35 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 31 minutes, and Enchanted Tales with Belle averaged 26 minutes. Pirates of the Caribbean After that, “it’s a small world” averaged 24 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway averaged 21 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 20 minutes, and Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, and The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini averaged 19 minutes. Barnstormer Next, Mickey’s PhilharMagic averaged 13 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Mad Tea Party averaged 12 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel and 11 minutes. The Enchanted Tiki Room, Carousel of Progress, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, and the Liberty Square Riverboat all averaged 5 minutes. Liberty Square Riverboat 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. This Controversial Hack Could CHANGE the Way You Do Magic Kingdom EPCOT Heading over to EPCOT, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure had an average wait time of 64 minutes — this is a slight increase from last week. Frozen Ever After’s wait time also slightly increased to 67 minutes making it the longest wait time in the park. EPCOT Next up is Test Track at 61 minutes, Soarin’ at 37 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 18 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush and Spaceship Earth at 15 minutes, and Journey into Imagination at 12 minutes. Journey Into Imagination with Figment Then, there is The Seas with Nemo and Friends and Gran Fiesta Tour at 11 minutes, and Living with the Land at 10 minutes. Mexico 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. CONFIRMED: An Exclusive Fireworks Show Is RETURNING to EPCOT Hollywood Studios Over in Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance’s wait time saw a MAJOR increase this week to 99 minutes (compared to 70 minutes last week). Slinky Dog Dash’s wait time increased and was the highest in the park with a 101-minute average — this is a big decrease from last week’s 78-minute average. Galaxy’s Edge Other wait times in the park include Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at 67 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 58 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 57 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 53 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 44 minutes. Alien Swirling Saucers After that, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 36 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue averaged 21 minutes, Walt Disney Presents averaged 18 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 14 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 10 minutes. Disney Cast Members Share the BEST Hollywood Studios Food, and Kevin May Be On To Something 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 95 minutes. This means the time saw a major increase since last week’s 81-minute average. Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Following that, Na’vi River Journey at 63 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 34 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 38 minutes, Expedition Everest at 28 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 26 minutes. Kali River Rapids LIghtning Lane It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 10 minutes and TriceraTop Spin averaged 7 minutes. Both The Boneyard and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail averaged no wait time. Mysterious Construction Walls Appear in Disney’s Animal Kingdom 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! AVOID Disney World On These 31 Days in 2024 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 What is your favorite ride in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Pack Your Patience -- Wait Times SOAR at Flight of Passage, Rise of the Resistance, and MORE in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that we see menu changes at Disney World ALL the time. Mexico Sometimes, some of our favorite snacks end up leaving menus. Sometimes new food shows up on menus. Sometimes, though, we see price increases. However, this week, we saw price increases for EVERY dining spot in one World Showcase Pavilion in EPCOT. All we can say is if you “head left” and go to Mexico, things might cost a little more there than the last time you visited. Here’s where you’ll now pay more for food. But it’s not just food — some of those margaritas are going to cost more, too. La Cantina de San Angel Starting with La Cantina de San Angel, here are the price increases for Starters: Arroz con Pollo Bowl changed from $14.50 to $14.75 Tacos de Barbacoa changed from $15.50 to $16 Tacos de Pollo changed from $14.75 to $15.25 Taco Trio changed from $14.99 to $15.50 Empanadas con Queso changed from $13.75 to $14 Nachos changed from $14.25 to $14.75 Guacamole with Totopos changed from $10 to $11 Empanadas con Queso Sides are also now more expensive: Rice changed from $2.25 to $2.99 Black Beans changed from $2.25 to $2.99 All kid’s meals increased in price from $9.25 to $9.50. Under desserts, Churros went up from $5.89 to $6.25. Churros Assorted Fountain Beverages increased from $4.49 to $4.75. Meanwhile, the price went up for one alcoholic beverage: Top Shelf” Clásica on the Rocks changed from $16.50 to $18. Chips, Guac, and a Killer Fireworks View? Our Honest Thoughts About La Cantina de San Angel in EPCOT! Choza de Margarita Speaking of alcohol, these price increases are also happening at Choza de Margarita: Blood Orange changed from $18 to $18.50 Classic Lime changed from $12.75 to $13.50 Mango Loco changed from $12.75 to $13.50 Strawberry changed from $13 to $14 Fiesta changed from $13.25 to $14.50 However, you’ll pay LESS for the Seasonal Margarita: that price went down from $21 to $19. Blood Orange Margarita Here’s how much more you’ll pay for certain food items: Tacos de Cochinita changed from $12 to $12.25 Empanada de Barbacoa changed from $12.50 to $13 Tostada de Pollo changed from $10.50 to $11 Are You Walking Right Past the Best Mexican Street Food in EPCOT? La Hacienda de San Angel La Hacienda de San Angel had similar increases: Guacamole changed from $14 to $14.50 Flautas changed from $14.25 to $15 Queso Fundido changed from $15 to $15.50 Tlayuda changed from $15 to $15.50 Also, Chips, Salsa & Queso were removed from the menu, but a NEW item was added: Totopos con Queso — Corn tortillas with sides of white cheddar cheese and salsa for $8.25. Queso Fundido These entrees also went up in price: Pollo Poblano changed from $30 to $31 Alambre de Res changed from $33 to $34 Cochinita Pibil changed from $32 to $33 Kid’s Create-Your-Own Entrees also saw increases: Tacos changed from $11 to $12.25 Quesadillas changed from $10.50 to $11 Grilled Chicken Breast changed from $11 to $12.25 Chicken Tenders changed from $11 to $12.25 Macaroni & Cheese changed from $11.50 to $12.25 Alambre de Res And again, Margaritas now cost a bit more: San Angel Inn Margarita changed from $23 to $24 La Cava Avocado changed from $17 to $17.50 El Diablo changed from $17 to $17.50 Blood Orange changed from $18 to $18.50 Queso, Tacos, and Amazing Service? Our REVIEW of La Hacienda de San Angel in EPCOT San Angel Inn Restaurante Finally, San Angel Inn Restaurante, saw similar price increases. Under Starters, these items now cost more: Guacamole changed from $14 to $14.50 Queso Fundido changed from $15 to $15.50 Totopos con Queso changed from $8 to $8.25 Queso Fundido at San Angel Inn Some entrees also went up in price: Pollo a Las Rajas changed from$ 30 to $31 Tacos de Ribeye changed from $32 to $33 Enchiladas de Pollo changed from $28 to $28.75 Baja Tacos de Pescado changed from $30 to $31 Tacos de ribeye Kid’s Create-Your-Own Entrees here also went up: Tacos changed from $11 to $12.25 Quesadillas changed from $10.50 to $11 Grilled Chicken Breast changed from $11 to $12.25 Chicken Tenders changed from $11 to $12.25 Macaroni & Cheese changed from $11.50 to $12.25 The same drinks here also saw price increases: San Angel Inn Margarita changed from $23 to $24 La Cava Avocado changed from $17 to $17.50 El Diablo changed from $17 to $17.50 Blood Orange changed from $18 to $18.50 Come Eat $30 Tacos in EPCOT With Us and See If They’re Worth It So those are all the price increases we’ve seen in the Mexico Pavilion recently, but if any others pop up, we’ll be sure to keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! 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. 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A LOT has happened in the Walt Disney Company over the last few years. Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo In 2021, after Bob Iger left his position as the company’s CEO and was replaced by Bob Chapek, several executives also stepped down. Of course, we now know that Iger ended up RETURNING as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, but one of those executives went on to get a new gig…at TikTok. According to the Los Angeles Times, Zenia Mucha, who once led Disney’s public relations department for almost 20 years, is now joining TikTok as the social media company’s chief brand and communications officer. Mucha was one of the executives that left Disney in 2021 after Iger’s departure. ©Disney Mucha brings experience to TikTok not just in entertainment, but also in politics. Before she joined Disney, she worked as an aide to New York Governor George E. Pataki in the 1990s. Her new role comes at a critical time when TikTok is facing a potential ban in the United States. In May, the state of Montana became the first state to outright ban the social media site. ©TikTok “Zenia will focus on advancing the strategic vision of our brand and advising key businesses,” said TikTok CEO Shou Chew when he announced Zenia’s new role to employees. “It is essential that we widen the aperture of our Marketing and Communications functions to further fortify TikTok as a beloved brand and one of the most trusted entertainment platforms in the world.” Mucha has actually been working as an advisor to TikTok before taking on this official role. In a statement, Mucha said, “TikTok’s ability to encourage creativity, connect people and create communities is nothing short of inspiring and I am excited to be joining this innovative and dynamic company.” We’ll keep an eye out for more news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. CHANGE Announced for Disney’s Executive Team — Get Details Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this news? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Former Disney Executive To Join TikTok first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sure, you could go to Disney World and dine solely on Mickey Waffles, Corn Dog Nuggets, and DOLE Whips. Disney’s BoardWalk And, who am I to stop you? But, if you are looking for a fine-dining experience during your vacation, Disney World actually has some great options! Fans of seafood (hi, it’s me) would be remiss if they didn’t consider venturing to Disney’s BoardWalk for a meal at Flying Fish. Not only is the BoardWalk a fun experience on its own, but this restaurant is also a worthwhile stop on your trip for its beauty and delicious food. Recently, they added some new items to the menu, so I stopped by for a late dinner to check it out. Atmosphere As mentioned, Flying Fish is located on the BoardWalk, and if you’ve never been, it is a gorgeous place to watch the sunset. My reservation was for a later dinner, and I got to take in the sights while I waited to be seated. BoardWalk boat launch Once I got the text that my table was ready, I headed inside. The restaurant is stunning. It’s full of dark, moody blues and a mix of opulent white details that remind you of being under the sea. Dining room Along the main stretch of the dining room is a beautiful flying fish chandelier that brightens up the space tremendously. Flying fish Other areas of the dining room have bubble-like light fixtures. Bubble fixtures Off to the side, a bar with wine bottle accents offers a fun alternative to sitting at a table. Bar If you like, you could also request to sit by the kitchen — it’s an open concept, so you can catch a glimpse of the action! Open kitchen My table was covered in a white tablecloth, and had a candle accent and a cloth napkin. Table setting Even the silverware is fish-themed! Setting Let’s take a look at the menu. Menu I was given two menus. First, the main menu. Menu Here, you’ll find appetizers, like the Spanish Octopus, Lobster Bisque, and Shrimp Cocktail. Appetizers For entrees, you have options like the Verlasso Salmon, Filet Mignon, and Seafood Trofie Pasta. Entrees There are also enhancements you could add to your meal, like the Sauteed Shrimp, Cold Water Lobster Tail, and Seared Scallops. Enhancements Also on the main menu is a list of wines by the glass. Wine list Second, I was given a rather large drink menu. Drink list In it was a list of specialty cocktails, craft beer, and ciders… Drink list …spirit offerings… Drink list …rare wines by the glass… Rare wine …and a large selection of wines by the bottle. Wine by the bottle Hungry yet? Eats First, I was promptly served complimentary bread and butter! The bread was warm and delightfully soft, reminding me a bit of mountain bread. Bread service It was served with a pat of whipped butter that was topped with a generous portion of parsley and sea salt. Butter This was pretty basic bread and butter, but done really well! The whipped butter with the added sea salt really was a nice touch. YUM For my meal, I ordered the Spanish Octopus and the Chilean Sea Bass. Full spread The Spanish Octopus, for $21, was served with Saffron Aïoli, Shaved Fennel, and Crispy Garlic. Spanish Octopus While this is a new version of this dish, the restaurant has served Spanish octopus in the past. I really enjoyed this updated option, though! The octopus was firm and meaty and had a nice char that gave it a bold flavor. It was served on a bed of shaved fennel, which was crunchy and delicious. The veggies were sweet and vinegary, which added a bright and tangy touch to balance out the aioli. such vibrant colors! Speaking of, the saffron aioli was amazing! It was a thick and rich mayo-based sauce that had a hint of a mustard flavor. Overall, the flavors went together really nicely. Spanish Octopus My only complaint was it was a small portion, but for a fine-dining restaurant, it kind of goes with the territory. Spanish Octopus Next up, I had the Chilean Sea Bass for $56. Flying Fish also offered a similar Chilean Sea Bass dish a few years ago, but this newer version is served with Miso Blue Crab, Bok Choy, Spiced Fresno, and Lemon Grass Nage. Chilean Sea Bass The sea bass was cooked perfectly. It has a beautiful crispy outside and a nice buttery flavor. It was tender and relatively mild, with the perfect amount of flake salt on top. The carrots and bok choy were fresh and crunchy and had a hint of citrus from the lemongrass, which really brightened up the fish. Chilean Sea Bass However, the standout part of this dish was the crab. Y’all, it was AMAZING and probably my favorite thing I had overall. It was soft but meaty and bursting with flavor. It was BUTTERY though, with a strong seafood and crab flavor, so keep that in mind if that’s not your thing. Can I get a plate of just this crab, please? Lastly, I had the new Chocolate-Hazelnut Bar for dessert, which was a Hazelnut Dacquoise with Milk Chocolate Whipped Cream, Candied Hazelnuts, and Orange Sorbet. This dessert was enjoyable, but not necessarily something I would order again for $14. Chocolate-Hazelnut Bar The cake was soft and had a nice flavor, but it was pretty thin — much thinner than what I was expecting from the image Disney shared! ©Disney via Instagram Fortunately, they made up for it with a lot of chocolate whipped cream, which was decadent and delicious. This went really well with the dark chocolate and crunchy hazelnut topping. Lots of whipped cream! The orange sorbet was tasty but it was actually very tart! The orange sauce that it was served with was bold and tasted like orange liqueur reduction — think sweet but with a bite! This was SO tart. Overall, the flavors were good, but it was a little underwhelming for the price. And keep in mind, the orange chocolate flavor was very strong. If you’re not a fan of that combo you probably won’t like this. Nosh or Not Head on down to the BoardWalk if: You love seafood. This spot has some great seafood options. It is called Flying Fish, after all. From the impressive octopus to the perfectly cooked Sea Bass, and even the crab that topped the entree — I was impressed with the execution here. You are looking to splurge on a fine dining meal. This place is not cheap. Appetizers run from $15 to $21, and entrees reach up to $58, not including any enhancements! The meal and full experience were great, but this is definitely a splurge. You want to celebrate a special occasion. Whether you want a spot for a fancy date night or are celebrating a special moment in your life, this place does feel like a worthwhile spot to host that kind of evening. Keep walking if… You’re on a tight budget. There are a lot of ways you can eat well on a budget at Disney World. This spot is expensive, so you’d be better off skipping if you’re trying to save some money. You want something more family-friendly. This is a pretty upscale spot that kids might not love. If you’re looking for something the whole family would enjoy, you might be better off looking for something with more Disney theming. You are looking for something more simple. If there are some picky eaters among you, this might not be the best place for your group. It’s heavily seafood focused, and there are other places in the area that could please a pickier crowd. Overall Overall, I really enjoyed my meal at Flying Fish. The dessert was a little lackluster, but otherwise, it was a relaxing experience with delicious seafood. That being said, the service was a tad slow, so if you’re in a hurry, this might not be the best spot for you. Dining room If you’re looking to unwind and take your time, however, the food here was mostly great, and the setting was beautiful. It is an expensive spot, so I’d save this place for a special occasion, but if you are looking for something more elevated, this is a great option! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and food reviews. The Three Disney World Restaurants That Sell Out The Fastest…And How You Can Guarantee a Table 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 dined at Flying Fish? 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We love snagging Disney merchandise when it’s on sale. Well, it’s time to buy even MORE stuff You can save up to 25% on Disney merchandise online right now, but this current sale is only in the parks. While we were walking around Magic Kingdom this morning, we spotted a BIG sale on ONE pair of ears that you need to see! Right now you can grab the Disney Critters Ears for only $15! We’ve seen these on sale in stores all over Magic Kingdom. Disney Critters Ears We spotted a whole wall of ears inside the Emporium, and wanna know what’s even better? Additional discounts can apply to these ears as well! So if you’ve got an annual passholder or DVC discount you’d like to use, that’s completely okay. Additional discounts count too! This deal is only available while supplies last, and only for the ears bought inside the store. These could go quickly now that they are on a deep discount, so be sure to head into Magic Kingdom fast and grab them while you can. These are not currently available online. Emporium on Main Street USA As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney sales, deals, and discounts! Don’t forget that Target’s HUGE sale is coming up later this month, and you can save BIG on Disney merchandise! 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 pair of ears you own? Tell us in the comments! The post A Popular Disney World Souvenir for JUST ?! Okay, Fine. I Guess I HAVE to Buy It Now. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article