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Since Disney first announced that Splash Mountain would be transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at both Disney World and Disneyland, we’ve been keeping up with all the latest updates. ©Disney We learned a bit about the inspiration behind the ride, and why you might want to wait it out in the standby line once it opens. But over in Disneyland, another new Princess and the Frog experience is coming — Tiana’s Palace restaurant. Since the new ride is being constructed on the East Coast as well, could a Tiana’s Palace restaurant come to Disney World? Get ready for Tiana’s Palace — a NEW restaurant coming to New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park later THIS YEAR! Disney shared in the announcement, “With its mouthwatering menu, exceptional entertainment, and warmhearted hospitality, Tiana’s Palace quickly became a treasured meeting place in New Orleans. Princess Tiana used her newfound success to support surrounding neighborhoods, which led to her role as a community leader.” ©Disney The menu will feature an expansion on the current favorites served at this location, in addition to exploring seasonal flavors and offering New Orleans classics. Disney Imagineers shared that Tiana’s Palace will be a reimagined restaurant — and in fact, it will be replacing the former French Market Restaurant, a quick service spot that’s close to the ride. Tiana’s Palace construction wall And, since this restaurant is in keeping with the transformation of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, it would only make sense that a similar restaurant would be added to Disney World too, right? We have a pretty good feeling about it — and there are a couple of reasons why that is. Magic Kingdom At the 2022 D23 Expo, we learned a TON of new info about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and that’s where Imagineers first announced that Tiana’s Palace would be coming to Disneyland. We got the chance to speak to some of the Imagineers involved in the ride, and they shared that they’re hoping the restaurant will come to Disney World and are trying to make it happen. Of course, this isn’t any sort of confirmation that a Tiana’s Palace is, in fact, coming to Disney World, but the fact that the Imagineers are on board with making it happens gives us a glimmer of hope! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney Even more recently, we had the opportunity to chat with Imagineers and others involved in the creation of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a media event in New Orleans. They shared a ton of information about the ride itself and the inspiration behind it. When Imagineers were asked about the potential of Tiana’s Palace coming to Disney World during this event, they still didn’t confirm anything, but said that they are working on logistics and reiterated that they hope it will be on both coasts. ©Disney So, while we ultimately still don’t know if a Tiana’s Palace restaurant could come to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, we do have some signs that make us hopeful! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates about Tiana’s Palace in Disneyland and will be waiting on the edge of our seats to find out if the restaurant is coming to Disney World too, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Check Out Everything We Know About Tiana’s Palace Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you want this new restaurant in Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post Could Tiana's Palace Restaurant Come to Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever dreamed of having the ULTIMATE Disney vacation? Disney World We’re talking about a once-in-a-lifetime Disney trip that likely goes well beyond any budgets you may have had in mind for your current Disney trip. Last year, we shared some news about an Adventures by Disney trip that allows you to fly ALL over the world visiting dozens of destinations, including the international Disney Parks, for the cool price tag of $100,000. Well, now we have a little bit of news about that trip… The Adventures by Disney: Disney Parks Around the World — A Private Jet Adventure is coming BACK in 2024. That’s right folks, you’re getting a second chance to book the most EPIC of Disney vacations EVER. It’s a 24-day private jet vacation that will stop at ALL 12 Disney Parks, three Disney studios, several ICONIC global landmarks, and more! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland The trip starts in Los Angeles and includes visits to Anaheim, San Francisco, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Agra, Cairo, Paris, and Orlando! Highlights include visits to ALL the Disney Parks across the world, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, a tour of the Taj Mahal in India, a Lucasfilm Campus Tour, and more! ©Disney You’ll also get to spend the night at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Fairmont San Francisco, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, The Oberoi Amarvilas, Marriott Mena House in Cairo, and other spots. WOW! Grand Californian Hotel The trip even includes a total of 69 meals. However, let’s take a look at that price tag. The trip starts at $114,995 per person — whether that person is an adult or child (last year’s trip was $109,995 per person). Trip dates begin on June 16th and July 28th, 2024. ©Disney According to Scott Gustin via Twitter, the 2023 trip sold out QUICKLY last year, so you won’t want to miss your chance to book this one (if it’s in your budget, that is). You’ll need to book quickly because only 150 people can go on each trip. Here’s when you can book: June 12th: Previous Adventures by Disney Guests who have traveled on 3 or more Adventures June 14th: All Previous Adventures by Disney Guests June 16th: Golden Oak Members June 19th: General Public All we can say is if you book one of these trips, we have a feeling you’ll be making a LOT of people feel VERY jealous. In the meantime, we’ll be here making sure you stay updated on ALL the Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Check Out The 2024 Adventures by Disney River Cruise Itineraries 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 If you could take the ULTIMATE Disney vacation, what would it be? Let us know in the comments! The post A 0,000 😳 Disney Experience SOLD OUT Last Year, But It’s Coming BACK first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever planned a trip to Disney World, you might understand that it’s more expensive to go on some days than on others. Main Street U.S.A Hotel rates will and do fluctuate during certain times of the year, Genie+ prices go up, and, yes, even park tickets could cost you more. Now we know a LOT of you are planning your 2024 Disney World trip, so we’re breaking down the most expensive days to travel there. So should you avoid these days in Disney World? Well, that depends. If you’re on a budget, we’d probably say “yes,” because you could save a LOT of money by going on cheaper days. However, we also understand that sometimes our schedules just aren’t flexible enough to travel on certain days, so if you HAVE to go to Disney World when it’s more expensive, just be aware of that. Happily Ever After fireworks at Magic Kingdom Here are the most expensive days to travel to Disney World in 2024, based on what we saw in 2023. This list is based on ticket prices alone, but hotel rates and Genie+ could also be more expensive during these times when tickets are more in demand. February On February 16th-February 24th, park tickets are $164, which is UP from what they cost the same time in the year before (they ranged from $149+ to $159+ in 2023). Note that the EPCOT Festival of the Arts ended on February 20th in 2023. ©Disney Also, the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend starts on February 22nd, 2024. This event brings more demand to the parks, which can attribute to higher ticket costs. March Ticket prices for March 29th-31st are also $164+, which is higher than those dates for 2023 (price ranges for a year ago were from $144+ to $15+). The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is in full swing by this time. ©Disney However, this is also the beginning of the busy Spring Break travel season, which is why it’s likely ticket prices are so high. April On April 20th and 21st, ticket prices at Disney World are $164+ — last year, they were priced at around $149 and up. The Spring Break travel season usually lasts through April, so this is still a busy time with more demand in the parks. ©Disney If you DO have to travel to Disney World during the Spring Break travel season, you’ll certainly need to be prepared for crowds and surging Genie+ prices. November The holiday season officially begins with Thanksgiving weekend, which potentially means that Disney World is the HIGHEST in demand throughout the entire year. We get it — everyone wants to experience the holidays at the Most Magical Place on Earth. But if you’re visiting Disney World on November 24th-30th, expect higher ticket prices: $164+. ©Disney In 2023, those ticket prices for November 24th-30th were from $149 up to $159 and up. December Again, you’ll have to blame the high demand for the holiday season in Disney World for higher ticket prices. However, the most EXPENSIVE days to visit Disney World in December 2024 are from December 22nd-31st, when tickets are $164+. ©Disney Needless to say, these may be the days you want to avoid Disney World, unless you have no other choice. In that case, just make sure you include these higher prices in your budget, as well as understand that a lot of other things in Disney World, such as hotel rates and Genie+, will also likely cost more during that time. We’ll continue to keep an eye on prices — and everything else — in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. What is the Best Time of Year to Go to Disney World in 2023 or 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 Are you planning a trip to Disney World in 2024? Does ticket price affect when you plan on going? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LIST of the Most EXPENSIVE Days To Go To Disney World in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney loves changing things up on us — and the latest updates have come to the Pixar Place Hotel! ©Disney/Pixar This re-themed hotel overlooks Disney California Adventure Park and will be complete with artwork and styles from classic Pixar films and animation studios. While the transformation isn’t complete just yet, the lobby is open — and we’re bringing you with us to check it out! In April 2022, Disney announced that Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel in Disneyland Resort would be undergoing a major transformation. Disneyland Resort guests can look forward to what will become Pixar Place Hotel soon! The hotel is being reimagined with a Pixar theme, and the hotel will “weave the artistry of Pixar into its comfortable, contemporary setting.” In addition to merch, you’ll find drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic), toiletries, snacks, pharmacy items, and more. Drinks and snacks This area is still under construction, but there’s also a huge vending area complete with more drinks, snacks, and other items you might need during your stay. Vending The Pixar Place Hotel will also eventually be home to Great Maple, a “Southern California-based modern American eatery.” It will serve upscale dishes of fan-favorite comfort foods like fried chicken, burgers, and even salads. This restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and will provide easy access for overnight guests, locals, and theme park visitors. Great Maple We’re excited to check out the rest of this transformation once it’s finally complete this winter. In the meantime, we’ll be keeping an eye out for more construction progress and updates. For the latest Disney news and more, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Learn More About the Pixar Place Hotel Transformation Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Have you stayed at this hotel? Tell us in the comments. The post Major Changes HIT a Disney Hotel — Get a New Look Inside first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Our Imagineering project team continues to draw inspiration from the city of New Orleans for the upcoming attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. On our most recent trip to New Orleans, fellow Imagineers John Dennis, Charita Carter, Ted Robledo and I were a part of ongoing recording sessions for the attraction’s music. Today, we’re thrilled to announce […]View the full article

You can’t ride “it’s a small world” without hearing that classic theme song, and the Haunted Mansion attraction just wouldn’t be the same without that spooky soundtrack! It may not always be the first thing you think of when a new attraction opens, but music is one of the most important parts of Disney storytelling. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney Speaking of new attractions, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is coming soon to Disney World and Disneyland Resort in 2024. Every good ride needs a soundtrack, so let’s take a closer look at the new musical information Disney has revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. For a little background, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is an attraction inspired by Disney’s animated film The Princess and the Frog. The attraction is set to open at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World and Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort in late 2024. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney Disney has explained that as part of the story, Princess Tiana will be hosting a Mardi Gras Party to thank the community that has supported her successful restaurant. ©Disney Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art It will be “a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film.” Disney had also previously announced that the ride would feature new original music inspired by the film, but now they’ve shared a big update. Disney has revealed that PJ Morton — a Grammy Award-Winning musician and someone you might recognize as the keyboardist for Maroon 5 — will be creating a NEW original song for the ride. Disney shares, “PJ will perform on and produce the sessions in New Orleans of all-new arrangements of the song, as well as songs from ‘The Princess and the Frog’ film within the attraction.” This artwork features PJ Morton and a critter from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, coming to Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park in California in 2024. (Disney) Disney shared that they felt the need to create a new song for the ride because they felt like it was time for the next chapter in this story. They are hoping to create the kind of song you’ll hum and sing along to, just like the other classic Disney rides. (A.k.a. get ready for the next Disney song that’ll get stuck in your head!) Grammy Award-winning musician and New Orleans native PJ Morton (center) photographed with Executive Creative Director, Music John Dennis (left) and Executive Creative Director Ted Robledo (right) of Walt Disney Imagineering at Preservation Hall in New Orleans, Louisiana. PJ Morton was presented with concept artwork commemorating his collaboration on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. PJ Morton will write, arrange and produce an original song for the attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will debut at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park in California in 2024. (Disney) In terms of other musical updates, part of the ride story involves Naveen’s little brother, Ralphie, as he learns to play the drums. Walt Disney Imagineering conducted extensive research in and around New Orleans to preserve and pay tribute to the city that inspired Princess Tiana’s story. Housed at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, the radio inspired a prop guests will see in the attraction queue: a radio playing music and making an announcement that Tiana needs assistance for the party being thrown that evening. The drum set inspired a drum set featured in a scene with Ralphie – Prince Naveen’s little brother – in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The rendering in this photo depicts that scene. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will debut at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park in California in 2024. (Disney) The drums are actually based on a historical set held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum Walt Disney Imagineering conducted extensive research in and around New Orleans to preserve and pay tribute to the city that inspired Princess Tiana’s story. Housed at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, this Leedy bass drum set observed is dated from the 1920’s and includes a c. 1900 Chinese tom tom and c. 1920’s Zildjian and Chinese cymbals. This very instrument inspired a drum set featured in a scene with Ralphie – Prince Naveen’s little brother – in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, set to open in 2024 at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park in California. (Disney) Disney has shared that there will be a big blending of the music of New Orleans (as well as New Orleans’ culture and food) in the ride. Things will start in the queue where you’ll hear music and audio to set the stage for the story that’s about to unfold. The attraction itself is meant to be a musical with sounds inspired by New Orleans and nature. “Celebration of Family and Friends” –Attraction Model One of the things you’ll want to be on the lookout for is musical CREATURES on the ride, including a fiddle-playing otter! The style of music you’ll hear some animals playing is zydeco, which Merriam-Webster defines as “popular music of southern Louisiana that combines tunes of French origin with elements of Caribbean music and the blues and that features guitar, washboard, and accordion.” ©Disney And you’ll want to pay close attention to the musical instruments being used by the creatures as those will be handmade, a New Orleans tradition. Seems like no detail has been overlooked! The music on the ride isn’t the only thing you’ll want to listen closely to though. Disney is working to make the entire attraction feel rich with various sounds inspired by New Orleans and the bayou. ©Disney Much of the inspiration comes from Jimmy Macdonald, a foley artist who worked on many Disney projects in his 48-year career with Disney. D23 calls Macdonald “a one-man sound effects wizard” who “created and assembled one of the largest and most impressive sound effects libraries in motion picture history.” Disney notes that the team working on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (which consists of some foley artists — foley is the sound effects created for a movie) work in a similar vein to Macdonald, drawing that special Disney connection. Entrance to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — Attraction Model Disney has really thought of everything when it comes to the sounds here. Foley artists have made instruments to create special sounds for the ride, they’ve recorded bayou noises (including frogs and bugs!), and they’ve even made use of croak cans (meant to make a bullfrog noise). Disney views the sounds on the ride as just as important as what you see since it helps to create a rich and authentic story. Model of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the 2022 D23 Expo Looking for more backstory about the ride? Well, it involves an employee-owned company Tiana has created called Tiana’s Foods. She bought and transformed an old salt mine as part of her work. She and her employees work together to make food products and help members of the community become business people, and the land around the mine now grows vegetables, herbs, and more for Tiana’s recipes. Tiana is hosting a Mardi Gras Party for the people of the community but suddenly realizes she’s missing a key ingredient. We’ll have to help her find it! Along the way, we’ll get to meet new friends and more. THE BIG DROP — Attraction Model The ride is set to open in Disney World and Disneyland in 2024, but no specific opening date has been set yet. We’ll continue to check for updates and share those with you. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning a trip to Magic Kingdom or Disneyland when this attraction opens? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. We were invited by Disney to attend their Tiana’s Bayou Adventure media event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post A Grammy Award-Winning Artist Is Writing a NEW Disney Parks Song! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is in the midst of transforming Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at both Disney World and Disneyland, and we just can’t get enough of every update and piece of info we come across! ©Disney We know that the new ride will reopen sometime in 2024 at both parks, and we’ve even seen a model of what it’ll look like when it’s finished. Now, we have more details about the inspiration behind the transformation! During a recent media event in New Orleans about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disney shared quite a bit of inside info about the story behind the new ride! Not only did we learn about some new characters and elements in the ride, but we got to see some of the inspiration behind it too. ©Disney We already knew that the story of the attraction begins in the ride queue, where you’ll discover that Tiana wants to bring the community together more. She starts an employee-owned company called Tiana’s Foods, where she and her employees work together to make food products and help the community become business people. Tiana’s Foods Tiana also purchased a salt dome for the company to build her land — and we found out a little more about where they got that idea. ©Disney You see, Louisiana is known for its cuisine, and even its hot sauce. In fact, the famous Tabasco Sauce is from here and it’s actually the inspiration behind the elevation of the “mountain” of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Tabasco was founded on Avery Island — a large salt dome in Louisiana, and that’s where Imagineers drew inspiration for Tiana’s Foods and the salt dome on which it operates. Avery Island Salt Dome Model via TripAdvisor The new ride will be inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, with the storyline picking up “after the final kiss.” Guests will “join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis during carnival season as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind celebration for the people of New Orleans.” That’s right: the ride’s finale is going to be a huge Mardi Gras celebration! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney There are going to be characters from the movie as well as some “unexpected new friends” in the ride, and Disney has said that guests will be “active participants coming along with Tiana” on the adventure. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB as we bring you additional news about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and all things Disney! Check Out MORE Details on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 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 booking a trip to ride this attraction? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their Tiana’s Bayou Adventure media event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post What the Heck Does Tabasco Have To Do With Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you want to skip standby lines in Disney World and Disneyland, you’ll need to purchase Disney Genie+. Those Lightning Lanes can come in handy for popular rides that get long wait times, saving you time that you could spend elsewhere in the parks. But for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, you might NOT want to skip the standby line. Genie+ Even though we expect lines to be pretty long once Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in late 2024, it sounds like waiting in the queue might be worth the spent time. We attended a media event in New Orleans recently where a Disney spokesperson revealed more details about the queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. They said that there’s “never been a better time to be in a standby line.” ©Disney The Splash Mountain re-theme inspired by The Princess and the Frog will extend to the ride’s queue, with audio and music playing a central role in the experience. It sounds like you’ll be able to learn more about Tiana’s backstory while you wait to ride the attraction. Disney said that the story of the attraction begins in the queue, where you can explore Tiana’s relationship with her parents. A spokesperson said that the queue will show what made Tiana the person that she is today. ©Disney That’s not all, though — Disney also plans to fill the queue with the scent of fresh beignets to pay homage to New Orleans culture! We already know that’ll make us crave beignets, so we’ll just plan right now to head straight for Port Orleans – French Quarter after the ride so we can get some. (Or better yet, maybe Disney will open a beignet stand along with the ride? No announcements have been made about that, but we’ve got our fingers crossed. ) We love Mickey Beignets Note that Disney has not yet announced whether Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be included in Genie+. It could open with a Virtual Queue and Individual Lightning Lane option (like TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland) or simply not have a Lightning Lane option at all. Splash Mountain was part of Genie+ previous to its closure, so it seems likely that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be as well, but no definitive announcements have been made. Splash Mountain Lightning Lane | 2022 Even if Genie+ is offered, though, it sounds like the queue is almost part of the attraction for this ride. It will likely be worth exploring at least once, even if that means a longer wait! You can learn more about the inspiration behind the re-theme, the characters that you’ll spot along the way, the music, the opening timeline, and more by visiting our DFB page all about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Click here for ALL the info about this upcoming ride! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Disney won’t share these details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World…but we will! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited to go on the new ride when it opens in Disney World and Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their media event about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Why You WON’T Want To Use Genie+ for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is opening next year in both Disney World and Disneyland, and now we have NEW details about the animatronics and characters that you’ll see on the ride! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney During a recent media event in New Orleans, Disney shared a behind-the-scenes look at how the story and ride are coming together, combining familiar characters with new ones. We already knew that a few familiar characters from The Princess and the Frog would be part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, including Tiana herself, Prince Naveen, Mama Odie, and Louis. Disney shared that, in total, there will be 17 characters as part of the ride! ©Disney Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art Some of the new characters will include instrument-playing animals like an otter who plays the fiddle. A raccoon and beaver will also be part of the musical ensemble. During the media event, Disney detailed how they used croak cans to create bullfrog noises for the ride. A croak can is basically a can with a sting across the top that you pull a bow across to create a sound that’s similar to a bullfrog croak. ©Disney Foley artists recorded all kinds of sounds that you might hear in a bayou for the attraction, like noises you’d hear from frogs, bugs, and birds. They built various tools to produce those sounds, similar to the method that Jimmy McDonald (the original head of the Disney sound effects department) made use of in his time. We learned that there will be several new audio-animatronics in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and we’ll get to see Tiana in a few different outfits as the storyline progresses through the ride. Tiana! Mama Odie will make several appearances as well. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney Do you remember Ralphie, Prince Naveen’s little brother, who you see dancing with Charlotte at the end of The Princess and the Frog? He’ll be part of the attraction as well! Disney said that Ralphie is learning the drums. ©Disney Disney says that this concept art illustrates how the ride will “bring the invigorating sounds of New Orleans to life,” as “the joie de vivre [is] influencing his every movement as he jams to the beat of his songful soul.” Concept Art ©Disney You can learn more about the inspiration behind the re-theme, the characters that you’ll spot along the way, the music, the opening timeline, and more by visiting our DFB page all about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Click here for ALL the info about this upcoming ride! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Disney won’t share these details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World…but we will! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited to go on the new ride when it opens in Disney World and Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their media event about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Disney Reveals NEW Details About Animatronics and Characters in Tiana's Bayou Adventure first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a lot that we still don’t know about the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride in Disney World and Disneyland. Model of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the 2022 D23 Expo The new ride is replacing Splash Mountain in both parks and will feature a storyline themed to The Princess and the Frog, with characters like Tiana, Louis, and Mama Odie. We’re still waiting to learn when exactly the ride will open (although we know it’ll be sometime in late 2024) and whether we’ll be getting a Tiana-themed restaurant in Disney World like the one that’s coming to Disneyland. But now, Disney has revealed a crucial detail about the upcoming attraction. Since Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is replacing Splash Mountain and using much of the same track, we can expect the ride time to be as long as Splash Mountain was — about 11 or 12 minutes. Disney announced this at a recent media event in New Orleans. Part of the Ride Although many modifications are being made to the attraction — including new characters, scenery, landscaping, etc. — it looks like the ride itself will remain about the same. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure model at the D23 Expo Disney has shared that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will pick up the story of The Princess and the Frog “after the final kiss, and join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.” ©Disney So, what exactly DOES happen “after the final kiss”? Well, when the film itself ends, Princess Tiana makes her dream come true when she opens her very own restaurant, Tiana’s Palace (just like the one opening in Disneyland later this year)! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney The story of the attraction, as Disney shares, picks up during New Orleans’ Carnival season, and Tiana is hosting a Mardi Gras Party for the people of New Orleans — the community that has supported her successful restaurant. (The storyline is set about a year after the movie.) But Tiana realized that the party is “missing a key ingredient” and she needs help finding it… ©Disney Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art And YOU will join Tiana, too, as Disney Imagineers have shared that guests will be active participants coming along with Tiana on this adventure! “On Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, we’ll join Tiana and Louis on a trip to the bayou, where they meet all sorts of unexpected new friends who have a special role to play at the party.” ©Disney Get ready for a Mardi Gras celebration in Frontierland (in Magic Kingdom) and Critter Country (in Disneyland)! Things Keep Changing You can learn more about the inspiration behind the re-theme, the characters that you’ll spot along the way, the music, the opening timeline, and more by visiting our DFB page all about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Click here for ALL the info about this upcoming ride! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Disney won’t share these details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World…but we will! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited to go on the new ride when it opens in Disney World and Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their media event about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Ride Time Announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you don’t have a trip to Disney Springs planned this month, you might want to reconsider after you read this. Disney Springs Gideon’s Bakehouse has a lot to offer on a typical day — MASSIVE cookies, decadent cakes, and theming that makes a visit a full-on immersive experience. But, if you’ve been following along with DFB, you might know that they often add special releases and limited-time treats to the lineup. And now we’ve got some Gideon’s Bakehouse NEWS to share! Gideon’s Bakehouse shared the news of this new lineup on Instagram recently. First up, there’s a new flavor of cookies for the month of June! The Sea Turtle Cookie is made with premium Chocolate, Homemade Caramel, and whole Candied Pecans and is sprinkled with Sea Salt. Why is it named the Sea Turtle Cookie, you ask? It’s for a great cause! A portion of sales from this treat will support Florida’s Sea Turtle Conservancy. Keep in mind, this cookie is limited to 2 per person while supplies last each day. ©Instagram The backstory of this cookie involves a character named Reginald Ridley, who left his ocean home to help spread the word about Sea Turtle Conservation. There will be two Limited Edition Art Prints of this character for purchase — an online exclusive and an in-store exclusive. The online exclusive is a signed 11×4 Reginald print that is only available to order today (June 1st), so make your way to their website if you’re hoping to score one! The in-store 8×10 colored, signed print of Reginald is available at both the Disney Springs location and their East End Market location while supplies last. ©Instagram There is also a NEW candle for the occasion. The “By the Beautiful Sea” Candle has notes of Coconut Milk, Sandalwood, Caribbean Teakwood, Orange, and Tonka. And don’t forget to check out the limited edition sticker and shirt for the cause as well. ©Instagram Next up, to celebrate Pride Month, know that you can get the Rainbow Crunch Cake at Gideons. The cake is typically available on the regular menu on Fridays, but during June you can find the cake available by the slice EVERY DAY. We’ve seen this cake in the past, and you can read our review here. We Want an Entire Cake to Ourselves! They are also releasing a new limited-edition Rainbow Winged Black Cat T-Shirt and Collectible Pin. ©Instagram Gideon’s shared that they will be sharing more desserts and turtle charity info in the coming month, so be on the lookout for that! We’ll keep you updated with all the latest, so stay tuned to DFB for more. A New ‘Toy Story’-Themed BUBBLE WAFFLE SUNDAE Is Coming to Disney Springs! See it here. Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these additions are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEW ADDITION Announced for Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

STOP. You could be making some HUGE mistakes in Magic Kingdom that you will seriously regret. But we can help. Do you have any regrets from your last trip to Magic Kingdom? Disney World might be magical, but it’s far from perfect. You could experience a whole bunch of issues and mishaps on your upcoming vacation — from a favorite ride being suddenly closed to not being able to get that coveted restaurant reservation. Even the weather might not be on your side. Sometimes things can get so bad you might be left wishing for a “redo” button. So we asked YOU, our DFB readers, about the one thing you would redo during your last visit to Magic Kingdom if you had a chance, and you had some THOUGHTS. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. HUNDREDS of you chimed in and shared your Magic Kingdom regrets, and now we’re sharing them so everyone can learn some valuable lessons from these tricky situations. (Also we want to note that some of these might have shared a little TOO many details but hey, we appreciate the honesty!) 1 — Careful With Your Clothing Choices! One reader, Brittany, shared, “I did [Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party], and my zipper broke.” That left Brittany a little…exposed…for the last few hours of the night. They shared, “would’ve avoided that and gotten a stronger zipper ” OOPS! Boo to You Halloween parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party This is an important lesson in clothing choices! That stylish outfit you had planned with all the frills might look nice, but if it’s got pieces on it that aren’t quite as strong as some more “regular” clothing, you might want to rethink your choices. While style and fashion can be an important part of your day, it’s equally as important to pick clothing that’ll survive a full day of getting up and out of attraction seats, up and out of park benches or restaurant seating, and even perhaps sitting on the floor for the parade. Pack wisely! Speaking of style, have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Disney-inspired tanks! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click here for the ULTIMATE Disney World packing list! 2 — How Much Time You Spend in the Park Crystal shared their regrets about how time was spent in the park. She said, “I would have skipped fireworks and rode more rides instead. ” That is a fair consideration. When the fireworks go off, that can be a great time to get on a number of attractions with a shorter wait (while the rest of the crowds are watching the sky). Happily Ever After Diana said, “Our daughter isn’t a huge fireworks fan so we’ve always started at [Magic Kingdom] for rope drop and stayed alllll day through right before fireworks when we would leave. It was always perfect. Last time we did the highly suggested split your day and swim and nap at midday and trying to leave [Magic Kingdom] at night was the biggest nightmare ever.” This is important to keep in mind. If you aren’t a fan of the fireworks, you can spend that time capitalizing on lower wait times at rides in the park. But be aware that once the fireworks are finished, the crowds of people trying to get out can be…intense. Our advice? Stick around for a while! Stop by any rides that may still be open, check out nearby shops, or just grab a seat on a park bench and take in the atmosphere. If you can hang back and let those crowds empty out for a while, you could be left with a beautiful sight — a mostly empty park — and a much easier transportation situation once crowds have eased. 3 — Fireworks Woes Speaking of the fireworks, Ashley regrets not double-checking the fireworks schedule while in Magic Kingdom. They shared, “the ONLY thing [their bestie] wanted to do was to see the fireworks!! I told her there were 2 shows each night, turns out just a week before we went, they had switched it to 1 show a night…I am STILL hearing about it and this was back in September…even if you “think” you know everything about Disney/a park…things change all the time so make sure you check the app each visit or you’ll end up like me…still getting grief about missing the fireworks over 6 months ago!!” This is an amazing tip. Fireworks times (and times for other shows) can change a LOT in Disney World. You’ll want to check the schedule ahead of your trip to plan, but you’ll also want to check the My Disney Experience app, Disney World website, or times guide in the park for updates ON the day of your trip — you never know when something might have changed at the last second. Fireworks In other fireworks struggles, Danielle felt like they wasted a lot of time waiting in a fireworks spot. They shared, “I’d either pay for the dessert party viewing or skip it to go in shorter lines… or just watch it from farther away. It’s so much lost time!” Happily Ever After Dessert Party Whether a fireworks dessert party is worth the cost for you will definitely depend. It’s also important to know that there is a more expensive version and a cheaper version, so that can factor into your evaluation (click the links for our reviews). But even if a fireworks dessert party isn’t for you, it is important to note that you can get a good view of the fireworks in some less obvious places. Those spots might not always guarantee you a view of the projections on the castle — which is admittedly a big part of the Happily Ever After show, but if you’re okay with that — it could be a good solution to opt for an emptier spot you won’t have to get to as early. 3 Tricks to Getting the BEST View of Happily Ever After Fireworks in Magic Kingdom 4 — Food Mistakes We have to appreciate the number of responses we got about food. Loretta certainly had a regret related to that: “I never enjoyed my usual Mickey bar. Still sad about that one. Next vacation, I’ll make up for it, multiple times.” Rachel said, “Eat more Cheshire Cat tails. I LOVE them!!!” We feel this Rachel! This is a simple yet delicious snack you don’t want to miss. The Cheshire Cat Tail is an iconic Magic Kingdom snack April regretted not grabbing one particular snack, sharing “wish I would’ve gotten a coconut [DOLE] whip.” Ooooooooh yes! The Coconut Cup from Aloha Isle (technically listed on the menu as “coconut soft-serve,” not DOLE whip) is absolutely delicious for those who love tropical flavors. COCONUT You can get it on its own, swirled with DOLE Whip Pineapple, or even as part of the Tropical Serenade drink (SO GOOD!). If there is a snack that is a must-do on your trip, be sure to prioritize it! The vacation can go by in the blink of an eye, and before you know it, your chance to get that snack is gone. Make a list of the snacks you simply MUST try so you don’t miss those when walking around the parks.  And check out our list of the BEST Magic Kingdom restaurants below so you know where to eat and what to try! We’ve Eaten at Every Magic Kingdom Restaurant. These Are the BEST. 5 — WATER. WATER. WATER! This isn’t necessarily a Magic Kingdom-specific regret. Rather, it’s one that we think can apply to all of the parks, but we are SO happy some of our readers brought this up because it is critical to talk about. One thing we always stress at Disney World is to NOT pay for water when possible. You can use a water bottle and water fountains or water bottle refilling stations throughout the parks to stay hydrated or opt to get a FREE cup of ice and water from most Quick Service restaurants. Staying hydrated is ultimately most important, but saving a few bucks along the way is helpful too. Bring a water bottle to the parks Michal agreed and said, “I would have brought a water thermos and drank more water. It is important to stay hydrated! Also, it is less money to bring your own thermos verses needing to buy a water bottle.” Ann had a somewhat similar regret: “Not drinking enough water which I’m normally good at doing but messed up and I was so sick that night.” Did someone say free water? Disney sells a number of water bottles in their parks, so you can pick one up there if you forget yours at home. And remember that — as we mentioned above — even if you do NOT have a water bottle, you can generally get a FREE cup of water at many Quick Service dining spots in Disney World. But to save some cash, stay hydrated, and be prepared, consider ordering water bottles for the whole family now and remember to pack them! Click here for info about the refillable water bottle stations in Disney World 6 — Phone Issues Another thing we recommend for ALL the Disney parks is to bring a portable phone charger with you because you’ll be on your phone A LOT in Disney World between using the My Disney Experience app to check wait times, check into dining reservations, make Genie+ reservations, buy Individual Lightning Lanes, and more. Michele learned that the hard way: “Bring a phone charger. I was on my phone so much trying to maximize my [G]enie plus purchase that my phone ran out of battery, and I had to buy a portable charger in the park to recharge so I could Uber back to my hotel.” FuelRod Station While you can buy FuelRod portable chargers in the parks, bringing your own can be much more convenient (and cheaper). There are a whole bunch available via Amazon and other retailers for you to pick up, like this small and portable iWALK Small Portable Charger. iWALK Small Portable Charger This one is convenient since the adapter is built into the charger, but there are plenty of options to check out. Click here to get this charger on Amazon It sounds like a LOT of our readers have things they would like to redo. We also saw a few answers from readers about not rushing so much and relaxing a little more (hey, we get it, that is HARD to do in Disney World). What do YOU regret from your last Disney World trip and wish you could redo? Tell us in the comments. For more trip planning help, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. EVERYTHING! You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. Get the bundle 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 wish you could get a redo of during your last trip to Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post Major Magic Kingdom REGRETS and How to Avoid Them first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Celebrate Indiana Jones’ latest adventure with new action figures, apparel, home décor, and more products tied to the classic films and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," coming to theaters June 30! View the full article

If you love fun coffee and all things Disney, you’ll want to keep reading! Does your Disney day always begin with coffee? As many of you probably already know, Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company is a fan-favorite spot in the parks and in Disney Springs to grab a cup of hot or iced coffee or tea. They also typically have some pretty yummy treats available, like donuts and muffins. You can even grab bags of the Disney specialty blend coffee both in person and online so that your morning cup of caffeine is extra magical. However, the cool stuff about Joffrey’s doesn’t end there. At Joffreys’ Disney Springs location, you can get customizable latte art for a small additional price. It’s super simple, there are tons of designs to choose from, and it only costs an additional 50 cents. Let’s talk about it! Joffrey’s in Disney Springs If you’re hoping to personalize your drink, you’ll have to use the “Ripples — Drink Personalization” app. While they have this app on a tablet in the store, it might be easier to download the app onto your personal phone and order your customized latte that way, and then select Disney Springs Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company as your location. Could be a great way to propose to your coffee-lover! Next, you’ll just take a selfie or select one of the already-available images that are available on the app. In the past, we’ve seen Joffrey’s offer images of princesses and even special images for the runDisney race weekends. ©Joffrey’s The next and final step is to order your latte of choice and show the barista your number on the Ripples app so that they’ll know to put your image on top of your latte. It’s that simple! Orange Bird Art If you love coffee, this could be the perfect way to spruce up your drink while visiting Disney World. Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company in Disney Springs We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney food news, coffee included! Make sure to follow along for more. Looking for coffee in Disney World? We’ve got you covered. Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you gotten latte art from Joffrey’s before? Let us know in the comments! The post The Only Coffee You Need in Disney World is in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid has officially been released, and there are some things you need to know about it. Live-action Ariel meet and greet We’ve shared all kinds of news related to the film, including how Mermaid-inspired treats popped up in Disney World for a limited time, how you can meet the live-action version of Ariel in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and how you can stock up on Mermaid merchandise. If you’ve seen the movie, though, you might be wondering about some of the story CHANGES that were made from the original film. Well, now one Disney celebrity has chimed in to share their thoughts. Without giving away too many spoilers about the live-action The Little Mermaid, some changes have been made to the film. In the live-action movie, Eric gets more of a backstory, plus there are additional songs for some of the characters. ©Disney Other changes include some tweaks to song lyrics, which is something Jodi Benson — THE original voice of Ariel from the animated film — spoke about as being important. She told People Magazine, “When you look at our film, we started in the studio in 1986 and we were released in 1989. Times change, people change, cultures change…What matters and what is important changes. And, as a studio, we need to make those adjustments, and we need to take into consideration what’s going on around us. We need to be aware.” Little Mermaid print signed by Jodi Benson at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort She also spoke about how the live-action movie expanded the story in a new way. “I do feel all of the nuances and small, slight changes here and there are very important,” she said. She continued, “It’s very important to address what’s going on right now in our world and to make it effective for our period of time, where we are right now in this generation.” Ariel in Disney World Benson went on to praise Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel in the live-action film. She said, “Halle’s interpretation of Ariel is absolutely beautiful. I loved everything that she did with the film…I love the acting, I love the singing and just the pure spirit. Her beautiful love for the character comes through. It’s just a beautiful, beautiful performance.” ©Disney The live-action The Little Mermaid is playing in movie theaters right now so you can check it out and see how you feel about the changes made. Ready to create the perfect mermaid-inspired look? In case you missed it, we now have Ariel-inspired gear in our DFB Shop, like our Ariel’s Favorite Things Tee. Ariel’s Favorite Things Tee We’ll keep you updated on ALL things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more. See the NEW Live-Action Little Mermaid Meet and Greet at Hollywood Studios 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 seen the live-action The Little Mermaid yet? What did you think of the story changes? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Celebrity Comments on CHANGES Made in the Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome, dear reader, to my comprehensive review of the bathrooms in the Magic Kingdom. Welcome, dear reader, to my comprehensive review of the bathrooms in the Magic Kingdom. Yes, you read that correctly, bathrooms. Not all bathrooms are created equally, so we have all of the info that you need to know for when you […] The post Ranking the Best Bathrooms in the Magic Kingdom appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re a Disney+ subscriber that loves Indiana Jones, you’re going to want to keep reading! (Grab some popcorn while you’re at it, though.) Indiana Jones In honor of the first four Indiana Jones movies arriving on Disney+, shopDisney is ready to celebrate by allowing those with active Disney+ accounts to get exclusive Disney merchandise online. Quite a bit of Indiana Jones merchandise just landed online, and in order to get it, you’ll just have to log in to shopDisney with the same email that is associated with your Disney+ account. There are so many cool pieces of merchandise to choose from, but we’ll show you our favorites. Let’s go! Pre-order the Indiana Jones Ear Headband ©Disney This Ear Headband features a small hat in the center that looks just like that of Indiana Jones himself. This Ear Headband could be great for both men and women! View on shopDisney Grab the Indiana Jones Funko Pop! Bobble Head ©Disney If you’re needing another small Disney collectable to line your shelves or desk, this could be the one for you! Who doesn’t want a tiny Indiana Jones gracing their workspace? View on shopDisney Grab the Indiana Jones Costume Accessory Set For Kids ©Disney Alright, this one is for the tiny adventurers! This costume set could be great for your kiddos’ playtime at home, to wear to the parks, or even for Halloween. View on shopDisney Grab the Indiana Jones “The Indy Tiki” Button-Down Shirt For Men ©Disney If you’re looking for a shirt to wear to the parks or even at home while still repping Disney, this could be a great option. We love that this combines all the Indiana Jones and Tiki vibes. View on shopDisney What do you think? Will you be stocking up on merchandise for your next adventure? We’ll continue to keep you updated on all things Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more! Looking for more Disney merchandise? Look no further! Click here for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you love Indiana Jones? Let us know in the comments! The post How Your Disney+ Subscription Can Get You EXCLUSIVE Merch first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ll find plenty of new things to see and experience on your next Disney World trip! The Dapper Dans are all dressed up in red, white, and blue! If you’re still in the process of planning and are ballin’ on a budget, chances are you’re looking for a good deal. Believe it or not, there are ways you can actually save on Disney World park tickets and hotels, and we’re sharing the discounts and deals you might find for June and beyond! U.S. Military Member Discounts Ticket Offers Heads up — if you’re a member of the US military, you can get a discount on your tickets to Disney World! Main Street, U.S.A. To take advantage of this deal, you must be an active or retired member of the US Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can choose between a 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket (formerly the Disney Military Promotional Ticket). Spouses of Military Service Members can also qualify for this deal upon presentation of a valid and active military I.D. Adventureland crowds Here’s the pricing for the 5-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket: With the Park Hopper Option: $369 plus tax With the Park Hopper Plus Option: $399 plus tax And check out the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket: With the Park Hopper Option: $349 plus tax With the Park Hopper Plus Option: $379 plus tax EPCOT But wait — there’s more! Specially Priced Hotel Rates Members of the US military can also get a discounted rate at select Disney Resort hotels throughout 2023. This deal is available at select Disney World hotels for stays between 1 to 14 nights from January 1st, 2023 to December 15th, 2023. Disney’s Pop Century Resort For additional details on resort availability, booking options, and dates, and to have other questions answered call (407) 939-7830. Check Out All the Details on Military Hotel Savings Here Annual Passholder Discounts Specially Priced Hotel Rates Annual Passholders can save up to 30% off stays at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort! Read more here. Art of Animation Passholders can also save up to 30% on select Disney World hotel rooms from now through July 10th. Save 30% most nights at: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Fort Wilderness Cabins Save 25% off when you pick one of the resorts on the list below: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside BoardWalk Inn Lobby You could save 20% on your stay at: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort All-Star Movies Bus Stop Not only that, but if you’re staying at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground or the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, you could get 15% savings, and 10% off at the Villas at Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House. Click Here To Learn More About This Deal Passholders can also save on most stays from July 11th to September 28th, 2023. The minimum stay is 1 night and the maximum stay is 14 nights. Several Disney World resorts are eligible for this deal and how much you save depends on the resort that you choose. You can save 35% at: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Animal Kingdom Lodge You can save 30% at: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter You’ll be able to save 25% at: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Standard Rooms Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort You can save 15% at: The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort And you can save 10% at: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Learn More About This Deal Here Florida Resident Discounts Ticket Offers Save up to 40% on 4-day tickets and 30% on 3-day tickets compared to the non-Florida Resident price. Read more about this deal here. EPCOT Disney has announced a ticket offer for Florida residents that includes two days’ worth of fun in the sun at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park for the price of one. Tickets must be used between now and June 30th, 2023. Find All the Details for This Deal Here Specially Priced Hotel Rates Florida Residents can save up to 30% off stays at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Read more here! Florida Residents can also save up to 30% on select Disney World hotel rooms from now through July 10th. Get the full details here. Swan & Dolphin Resort Save up to 30% on rooms at certain Disney World hotels for their summer vacations. The offer is valid for stays most nights from July 11th through September 28th, 2023. You can save 30% on rooms at the following hotels: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s All Star Music Resort You can save 25% on rooms at the following hotels: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Riviera Resort You can save 20% on rooms at the following hotels: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Standard Rooms Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk You can save 15% on rooms at the following hotel: The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort And you can save 10% on rooms at the following hotels: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Click Here To Learn More About This Deal Other Special Offers Disney Ticket Deals The 4-Park Magic Ticket is now available for purchase. With this ticket, you’ll be able to get a 4-day, 4-park Magic Ticket for $99 per day plus tax (a total of $396 plus tax). The tickets will be valid for use from June 1st through September 29th, but there are some blockout dates. Learn More About This Offer Here Disney Visa Cardmember Deal Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 35% on their Disney World hotel rooms this summer! This offer is only available for select Disney World resorts. To get the deal, you’ll have to book using your Disney Visa card. Yacht Club It applies to most stays on the following dates: May 14th to June 24th, 2023 July 5th to August 19th, 2023 August 27th to September 7th, 2023 Learn More About This Deal Here Disney Hotel Deals Guests can save up to 25% on stays from now through July 10th at the following resorts: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort All Star Sports Save up to 20% most nights from now through July 10th at: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Contemporary Resort For 15% off during the same dates, choose one of the following: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter And if you would like to stay at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground, you can save 10% most nights from now through July 10th. Check Out More About This Deal Here At the following hotels, you can save 25% most nights from July 11th to August 20th, and September 15th to September 28th, 2023; you can save 30% most nights from August 21st to September 14th, 2023: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort At the following hotels, you can save 20% most nights from July 11th to August 20th, and September 15th to September 28th, 2023; you can save 25% most nights from August 21st to September 14th, 2023: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Pop Century At the following hotels, you can save 15% most nights from July 11th to August 20th, and September 15th to September 28th, 2023; you can save 20% most nights from August 21st to September 14th, 2023: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Standard Rooms Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian At the following hotels, you can save 10% on most nights from July 11th to September 28th, 2023: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Learn More About This Deal Here Check out our friends over at Small World Vacations for all your Disney travel planning needs! They can help you plan and stay up to date on the latest information, deals, discounts, and more to make sure that your vacation planning goes smoothly. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World discounts and news! Check Out ALL the Available Discounts and Deals for Your Disney World Trip Are you heading to Disney World this year? Tell us in the comments! The post DON'T Head To Disney World This Summer Without Seeing These Hotel & Ticket Discounts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In an ideal world, we would all plan our Disney World vacations around the cheapest, least crowded times of the year, right? After all, it’s a lot easier to conquer all the rides in Magic Kingdom when the wait times are under 60 minutes, and it’s much more enjoyable to eat your Cosmic Ray’s chicken nuggets without a family hovering nearby waiting for an open table. Crowds? PASS! While Disney may be considered a fantasy world, we know you can’t live in one all the time, so let’s get real about ticket prices. A trip to Disney World is EXPENSIVE! On top of rising ticket prices, you’ve got a lot of added costs to deal with in the parks and resorts. So to help you cut down on expenses, let’s discuss the CHEAPEST days to go to Disney World in 2024. Before we dive in, we should probably explain a few things. First of all, the price of a Disney World park ticket is not a one-size-fits-all cost. Disney World theme park tickets vary depending on the park, date, and ticket type. Magic Kingdom For example, a one-day, one-park theme park ticket to Disney’s Animal Kingdom will cost you a lot less than a one-day park hopper ticket to the Magic Kingdom on Halloween. There are a LOT of factors that go into Disney’s ticket pricing — and some of those factors are a mystery! Animal Kingdom Additionally, the prices we will talk about are just the sticker price. With a little research (and a bit of luck), you may find a seasonal ticket promotion or package deal that can help reduce the price of your park tickets. If you have a bit of flexibility in your dates, look out for special ticket deals throughout the year. Be on the lookout for deals! Ok, ok. Let’s get to the reason you’re here. Here is a list of the cheapest ticket prices we’ve seen so far in 2024 (marked $109+ on the Disney World website): August 20th August 21st August 22nd August 23rd August 26th August 27th August 28th August 29th September 3rd September 4th September 5th September 10th September 11th September 12th September 16th September 17th September 18th September 19th September 24th September 25th September 26th Note that some of these prices are actually lower than they were in 2023, and there are a few dates where the price remains unchanged compared to 2023. According to the calendar on the Disney World website, August had some of the cheapest dates of the year, with prices starting at $109. ©Disney Additionally, we found some dates in September that were slightly less expensive. As you can probably tell from the calendar, those $109 tickets are few and far between! ©Disney Note that ticket prices are subject to change, so be sure to double-check the calendar before you commit to your dates! Look before you GO GO GO! Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Small World Vacations In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to plan a Disney World trip Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What time of year do you typically visit Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LIST of the CHEAPEST Days To Go to Disney World in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. They double as a park accessory AND a place to put all your things while visiting the parks. It’s no wonder that Disney fans love them so much. Loungefly backpacks at Disney World Yep, we’re talking about Loungefly accessories today. They come in a wide variety of shapes, styles, and designs, and it seems that we find new ones all the time. We found some today on Amazon, and if you’re a fan of Pixar, clownfish, and environmentally-friendly robots, you might just love these ones a little extra. If you’re hoping to check out some Finding Nemo and Wall-E Loungefly bags, you are in luck, my friend. These are all on Amazon, and they could all be yours. Check them out! Get 10% off this Loungefly Finding Nemo 20th Anniversary Bubble Pocket Double Strap Shoulder Bag ©Amazon This mini backpack could be perfect for Finding Nemo fans! The cool part about this bag is that each of the front pockets look like little bubbles containing Nemo and his friends! It features gold hardware, side pockets, and double straps. Shop on Amazon Get 5% off this Loungefly Wall-E Date Night Double Strap Shoulder Bag ©Amazon This bag features Wall-E and Eve as they sail through a post-apocalyptic Earth on date night. It’s totally more charming than it sounds — just look at it! The bag also features gold hardware, side pockets, and double straps. View Amazon Get 5% off this Loungefly Pixar Moments Wall-E Date Night Crossbuddy Bag ©Amazon This bag is pretty cool! It has a crossbody bag that looks just like Eve, but it comes with a smaller, detachable bag so that you can carry even more! This bag features gold hardware, and the detachable bag makes it look like Eve is carrying the boot and plant from the movie. Shop on Amazon Well folks, there you have it. We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news, and yes — that includes Disney merchandise updates. Make sure to follow along so that you never miss anything! Looking for more Loungefly accessories on Amazon? Say no more. Click here! Do you collect Loungefly bags? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! Get These Disney Loungefly Bags on SALE on Amazon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Annual Passholders just got a new perk over in EPCOT! Sunshine Seasons Disney World Annual Passholders have a few different perks they can use throughout the parks — discounts on merchandise, special snacks and items, a specific entrance, and more. But if you’re heading into EPCOT soon, you’ll want to check out the new lounge APs have all to themselves! We got to head in to get a first look at the new Annual Passholder Lounge in Sunshine Seasons ourselves today. We got some new details on this lounge recently, and now it’s time to check it out in person together. That might seem like a lot, but it’s DELICIOUS. It reminded us of a grape Jolly Rancher. A Spark of Grape Shake However, we will warn you that this is a LITTLE different, so not everyone might enjoy it. But if you like drinking candy, GO FOR IT. The topping was also really delicious. It was like someone took a Kool-Aid packet and whipped it into the cream on top. The result is fruity and flavorful! We would definitely order this again. We loved it! Keep in mind that this lounge will only be available from May 31st through June 30th, 2023, and guests can expect to find the area a good place to cool off and get some special snacks at an additional cost. It’s also available on a first-come-first-serve basis, so we suggest heading over there ASAP if you’re interested. Annual Passholders have a lot to look forward to — learn more in our posts below! Where To Get the NEW Figment Annual Passholder Magnet in Disney World Merch and Dining DISCOUNT INCREASES Announced for Disney World Annual Passholders Exclusive Experiences Announced for Disney World Annual Passholders TICKET CHANGES Announced For Disney World Annual Passholder and Cast Members in 2024 Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! See what discounts have recently INCREASED for Annual Passholders! 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 part of an EPCOT day? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL TOUR of the NEW Annual Passholder Lounge in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Amid all the hustle and bustle in Disney World, a modest little snack spot with a quiet but loyal fanbase serves some of the tastiest foods in Hollywood Studios. Any guesses? Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios If you guessed BaseLine Tap House, congrats! You are a TRUE Disney foodie. During a recent trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we noticed something strange happening at the restaurant. You never know what Disney World attractions or shows may close without warning, but keep in mind that some restaurants and snack spots may randomly close throughout the day, too. Recently, we noticed that BaseLine Tap House was unexpectedly closed in Disney World. BaseLine Tap House is closed When we passed by the area, we noticed that the doors were closed and Cast Members were posted outside the building. According to a Cast Member, a technical glitch caused the closure, but the team hoped to reopen later in the day. BaseLine Tap House Guests were not allowed inside, though we saw a sizable crowd waiting nearby in hopes that the restaurant would reopen soon. After all, once you start craving one of those huge, warm soft pretzels, it’s practically impossible to stop thinking about it! (Speaking from personal experience, anyway) The BaseLine BUNDLE In the meantime, there are plenty of other sharable appetizers and bite-size snacks you can find around Hollywood Studios. When you find your plans are thwarted in Disney World, don’t panic! We recommend checking out The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge or Ronto Roasters for a quality meal. Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge The My Disney Experience app currently shows normal operating hours at BaseLine Tap House, but keep in mind that operating hours are subject to change at any time. We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! PRICES ANNOUNCED for the Disney Dining Plan Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever dined at BaseLine Tap House? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Hollywood Studios Restaurant Was Unexpectedly CLOSED in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a Disney World trip for March of 2024, be WARNED. EPCOT During that month, we often see the impact of early Spring Break trips, the start of the Flower & Garden Festival in EPCOT, and other exciting things. And while concern about Spring Break crowds might be enough to make you stay away from Disney World during that time, there’s one BIG reason why you might want to make some adjustments in your plans and AVOID Disney World in March of 2024. 2024 Disney World vacations are now available to book (though the booking process came with its own set of complications). With the release of 2024 vacation bookings, we got to look at the 2024 Disney World ticket prices, and they revealed some interesting things. A number of tickets will be MORE expensive (at least in terms of starting price) for various dates in 2024 when compared to 2023 (while others will be cheaper or have remained the same). And while you might expect increases on big days like Christmas or New Year’s Eve, there’s been an important change in March. Cinderella Castle Many months in 2024 saw a mix of ticket price increases and decreases (as well as some dates where the starting ticket price remained the same). But March was an interesting exception because it is the one month in 2024 where the starting ticket price is MORE EXPENSIVE on every single day of the month compared to 2023. For comparison, here’s the March 2023 calendar (screenshot from late 2022)… ©Disney …and here’s the March 2024 calendar. ©Disney Here’s a breakdown of the starting ticket price change every day of the month: March 1st – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 2nd – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 3rd – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 4th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 5th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 6th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 7th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 8th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 9th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 10th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 11th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 12th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 13th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 14th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 15th – $149+ in 2023, $154+ in 2024 INCREASE March 16th – $149+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 17th – $154+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 18th – $154+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 19th – $154+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 20th – $149+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 21st – $149+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 22nd – $149+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 23rd – $149+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 24th – $149+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 25th – $149+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 26th – $149+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 27th – $144+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 28th – $154+ in 2023, $159+ in 2024 INCREASE March 29th – $144+ in 2023, $164+ in 2024 INCREASE March 30th – $144+ in 2023, $164+ in 2024 INCREASE March 31st – $149+ in 2023, $164+ in 2024 INCREASE Some of the dates at the end of the month even fall into the new high starting price for tickets — $164+. Hollywood Studios Now, keep in mind that this is just a change in terms of the starting ticket prices for 1-day, 1-park tickets. The cost of 1-day, 1-park tickets is park-specific now, and the starting ticket price typically only reflects the cost of a ticket to visit the cheapest park of the day (typically Disney’s Animal Kingdom). The starting ticket price has increased for every day in March, but that doesn’t exactly tell us what the ticket prices may be for the the more expensive parks on each day (typically Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom). It’s possible that prices for these parks have ALSO increased on many of those days, or that they have stayed relatively the same compared to 2023. Hi, Minnie! The key here is to know that at least the starting prices for tickets in March are MORE expensive in 2024 than they were in 2023. That might mean that your trip will cost more next year. Be sure to take a look at the dates on which you were planning to visit, see exactly what the ticket prices are for those dates, and evaluate whether that will require you to make any adjustments to your budget. You should expect to pay more for tickets in March 2024 compared to 2023, but look carefully at your proposed trip dates/parks to get the exact numbers! For more details about how 2024 ticket prices have changed compared to 2023, click here. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find.  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 the ticket prices for 2024? Tell us in the comments. The post Why You Should AVOID Disney World in March 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is only 5 short months away, and that means Disney is filling us in on the plans pertaining to the spooks that will take place this fall. Halloween in Disneyland Today, we found out that Disneyland’s Halloween season and Oogie Boogie Bash would take place between September 1st and October 31st, 2023. Along with the Halloween season will come a special fireworks show, “Halloween Screams,” but that means the current show will be taking a break for a while. Disney announced that “Wondrous Journeys,” the current fireworks show that takes place at Disneyland, will have its final show of the year on August 31st, 2023. This is just to make room for the “Halloween Screams” show that will start after that date. Wondrous Journeys Once the Halloween season is over, we can likely expect a winter holiday-themed nighttime spectacular to arrive at the park. Once the holidays are over, “Wondrous Journeys” could resume, but it’s also possible that a new show entirely will make its way to the park, since this one was new for the 100th Anniversary Celebration. We’ll just have to wait and see! Wondrous Journeys We can expect lots of fun things at this year’s Halloween season at Disneyland, from character meet-and-greets, to parades and themed treats. Oogie Boogie Bash is returning, and tickets will likely sell out fast! We’ll continue to keep you updated as we learn more, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss anything. Looking for more details on the Halloween Season at Disneyland? Click here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite nighttime spectacular at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post FINAL 2023 DATE Announced for a Disney Fireworks Show first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article