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There’s a new treat coming soon to Magic Kingdom, but you probably WON’T want to eat it. Cinderella Castle Disney has announced a bunch of new eats and treats coming to the parks to celebrate the summer season and Pride Month, so we’ve got a long list of snacks that we can’t wait to try soon. Now, we have to add another item to that list, but we can already tell that it’ll be a tough review to tackle. Do y’all remember the Sulley Slush that came out at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café last year? We’ve tried and reviewed that slush a couple of times already, but now it’s about to have a friend! ©Disney Disney announced that the Mike Wazowski Cake is coming soon to The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland. This cake is an orange blossom-mango mousse cake, covered in green and decorated with a candy eye. It’ll debut on June 1st. ©Disney This cake looks super adorable, which is why we think we’re NOT going to want to eat it. No one wants to destroy that cute creation! (And the idea that we’ll have to cut open Mike Wazowski is already giving us nightmares.) Mike and Sulley In all seriousness, though, that cake sounds pretty delicious, and we can’t wait to try it out in a few days. The Sulley Slush, however, is a little bit underwhelming. It’s a blue raspberry slush with purple whipped cream. When we had it the first time, it was missing the whipped cream, so it was literally just a blue slushy. The second time we tried it (a few months later) the whipped cream was there, so it actually looked kinda cute. Sulley Slush However, the whipped cream doesn’t add much flavor to the drink, so even though it looks much cuter, it’s still basically just a blue raspberry slushy. That might be exactly what you want on a hot Florida day, but we think there are more interesting eats in Magic Kingdom (like the many DOLE Whip varieties at Aloha Isle, the Cheshire Cat Tail in Fantasyland, or — if you want a BIG sweet treat — the Nutella and Fruit Waffle at Sleepy Hollow). Fruit and Nutella Waffle from Sleepy Hollow If you want to get the Mike Wazowski Cake and the Sulley Slush together (gotta keep the pals together), don’t forget that they’re at two DIFFERENT Quick Service locations. The Sulley Slush is at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe (for $5.99)… Cosmic Ray’s! …and Mike Wazowski will be at The Lunching Pad. Both restaurants have the option to Mobile Order, so we recommend using that if you want to skip the lines! The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Grab the DFB Guide! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Stay tuned to the DFB blog for more updates from Disney World. Click here to see the BEST snacks at Magic Kingdom in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you try the new cake when it comes to Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post There's One Important Reason Why You WON'T Want To Eat This NEW Magic Kingdom Treat 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. Here we go again…it’s time to apologize to your wallets once again! A new collection? Yes, please! An expensive souvenir in Magic Kingdom? It may have tempted you. A huge Disney sale online? Uh oh, now you’re in trouble. If you’re a Disney fan, you might be a sucker for some good Disney merch (we’ve all been there!) and now there’s even MORE to choose from! Disney just released a brand new Stitch collection online at shopDisney! The best part? Many items are also already available in Disney World too! Stitch merch Looking to Disneybound or just want a touch of Stitch in the parks? Check out the Stitch Flower Ear Headband! How fun! We’ve seen regular Stitch ears before, but these come with a flower on the left side — it takes us right to Hawaii! This is a super fun take on a classic Disney accessory that we’ve seen before. Click here to buy the Stitch Ears! You need to stay hydrated in the parks during the summer, but you’ll also want to keep that water flowing at home. Well, now you can stay hydrated everywhere in a more fun way with the Stitch Stainless Steel Water Bottle! Stitch Water Bottle This bottle has a tropical “neon” design featuring mischievous little Stitch all over. Check out the Stitch Water Bottle Online! Okay…we know what you’re thinking. What in the world is Stitch doing here?! Well, if you take him home, he’ll be holding your toothbrush! Toothbrush Holder The Stitch Toothbrush Holder makes brushing teeth more fun for kids and adults — and it’ll make you laugh too! Make brushing your teeth more fun by clicking here! Upgrade your bathroom even further by grabbing this Stitch Shower Curtain. Shower Curtain Not only are the colors beautiful, but you get to see Stitch surfing some waves! Upgrade your shower curtain here! Kiddos are ready for summer and what’s better for summer than the Surfing Stitch Shirt?! Shirt The white shirt is covered in what looks like black splatter paint (it looks like Stitch may have gotten a hold of the shirt…) and Experiment 626 is surfing in the center. Click here to buy this Stitch shirt for kiddos And click here to get the matching one for adults That’s just a small taste of the new Stitch collection! Online, you’ll also find a Stitch Fanny Pack (which we’ve also seen in Disneyland)… Stich Fanny Pack …a Stitch MagicBand+… Stitch MagicBand+ …a Stitch PopGrip from PopSockets, a hoodie, bag, earrings, shorts, and MORE. ©shopDisney See the rest of the Stitch collection online by clicking the link below. There’s more where that came from — see the entire Stitch collection here! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? Check out our exclusive DFB merch! It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! The 5 BEST Amazon Deals For Your Next Disney 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 Which of these new Stitch items is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Stitch Fans: The Collection You’ve Been Waiting for Is HERE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has been facing a number of challenges in recent months and it’s not going unnoticed by the general public. ©Disney From the departure of its previous CEO (and the return of Bob Iger) to losses in the streaming world and an ongoing battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, it seems the battles never end. And now we’re getting a better idea of just how some of those battles may be impacting Disney’s reputation. Back in 2022, an Axios Harris Poll revealed that Disney’s reputation was falling fast. In fact, that year Disney dropped 28 spots compared to its position last year and was one of the fastest droppers for 2022. In May of 2023, we shared how another study listed Disney as the 9th best global brand of 2022 — having been beaten out by Amazon, Google, and others. So what’s happening now? Well, it’s not looking all that great for Disney. Disney World Axios has released its 2023 Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings and Disney has NOT improved compared to last year. For context, the 2023 rankings are based on a survey of over 16,000 Americans from a “nationally representative sample” obtained from March 13th-28th. Americans are asked which 2 companies “stand out as having the best reputation today and which two have the worst. All nominations are compiled into an aggregate list to determine the ‘most visible’ companies.” The Respondents rate the 100 most visible companies on a few different dimensions of reputation, and then that’s used to calculate the reputational score. Disney World Then, another set of respondents answer questions about topics related to brands and politics (that survey was conducted online in May with a sample of just over 2,000 adults). Okay, enough about the technicalities let’s get to the results. In 2022, Disney ranked 65th on the Axios Harris reputation list. In 2023, Disney has DROPPED to spot number 77. In 2022 they had a drop of 28 spots, this year it was a drop of 12 spots — so that is at least a less intense drop, but a drop nonetheless. Disney finds itself below brands like Taco Bell and Uber but above Walmart and Bank of America. ©Axios Harris Poll All the way at the top of the reputation list are Patagonia, Costco, John Deere, and Trader Joe’s. At the bottom are Twitter, Fox Corporation, FTX, and (in last place) The Trump Organization. According to an Axios breakdown of the results, “The Walt Disney Company took a big hit” this year “after tangling with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over students’ LGBTQ+ rights.” You can see in the chart below just how much Disney has risen and fallen since 2014. ©Axios Harris Poll According to Axios, not only has Disney fallen in terms of reputation ranking, but Disney was also ranked the 5th “most polarizing brand of 100” in the survey “measured by the gap between the assessments of Republican and Democratic respondents.” Among Democrats, Disney’s reputational score actually improved a few points (Democrats actually reported feeling MORE positive about Disney this year), but the score “plunged” with Republicans. The average gap in scores between Democrats and Republicans this year in the survey was 4.4 — Disney’s gap was 19.3. Axios pointed out that Disney’s reputational score has been declining since 2017 but that had been bipartisan…until this year. EPCOT Around 35% of Republicans (and 19% of Democrats) said Disney has become “less authentic and more divisive.” While 63% of Democrats (and only 46% of Republicans) described Disney as “family-oriented.” Disney has actually “lost momentum across each of nine attributes measured in the Axios Haris 100 poll.” Its biggest declines were in citizenship (where people share if the company shares their values or supports good causes) and perceptions of future growth. Pandora In terms of Disney’s scores across the dimensions Axios asks about, it scored the highest on products & services, trajectory, vision, and growth. It scored the lowest on citizenship, character, and ethics. ©Axios Harris Poll Harris Poll CEO John Gerzema shared, “When you divide audiences, you’re ultimately going to be subtracting customers for your business.” One big issue may have been Disney’s change in handling the Parental Rights in Education issue in Florida. While then-CEO Bob Chapek initially refused to issue a statement on the matter, he later changed his mind and did issue a statement against the bill. Gerzema shared that, unlike other brands that have already identified with specific policy views, Disney “didn’t have a track record for speaking out on this issue,” and then came to the issue “late” and changed its mind. EPCOT Ultimately, the most politically polarizing companies this year were the Trump Organization, Fox Corporation, Hobby Lobby, FTX, Disney, Pfizer, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and Chik-fil-A. Only time will tell whether the changes being made by current CEO Bob Iger will set Disney on a path to improve its reputational ranking in the future. But, considering that the Company’s reputation has been dropping since 2017 (a time at which Iger was already CEO and Disney was not caught in the middle of its current battle with DeSantis), improving Disney’s reputational ranking might be tougher than some might think. Haunted Mansion in Disney World For more on the current battle between Disney and DeSantis, click here. And stay tuned for more news. Click Here to See 10 Controversial Things Bob Iger Has Said About Disney’s Alleged ‘Woke Agenda’ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney Reputation Takes Major Hit, According to New Survey first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Why are people spending THOUSANDS of dollars on a Disney World vacation, only to have a downright TERRIBLE time while they’re there? Magic Kingdom Let’s expose WHY people are having a terrible time at Disney World, and how YOU can avoid their mistakes! Check out our video: People Are Having TERRIBLE Disney World Vacations (These Are Their Mistakes) Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you faced any of these problems in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: People Are Having TERRIBLE Disney World Vacations (These Are Their Mistakes) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready for the summer in Disney World?! There she is! The coming months are going to be swelteringly hot and definitely humid, but we’re excited about some of the things that we can experience in the parks this summer. Plenty of changes are coming soon, along with special celebrations, so there’s going to be a lot to do. That’s why we’re sharing the 5 best things to do in Disney World in June! After Hours Events Return to EPCOT Let’s start out in EPCOT where After Hours events are finally returning! This was announced a while back and tickets have been on sale for a bit, but the first event will take place on June 1st. Dates are listed online for events on select nights in June, July, and August. Spaceship Earth at Night These After Hours events take place from 10PM to 1AM but guests with tickets can get in as early as 7PM. Throughout the night, several attractions will be available, and visitors will also get the chance to pick up complimentary popcorn, bottled drinks, and ice cream novelties. Click Here to Learn More About EPCOT After Hours! One Restaurant is Closing Temporarily This summer, some restaurant changes are coming as well! Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk will be closing for a short refurbishment from June 11th through June 17th. Dinner will not be served at the restaurant during those dates. Trattoria al Forno However, breakfast will be available. Those with breakfast reservations will be directed to dine in the Flying Fish next door while the dining room at Trattoria receives updates. We’ll keep a lookout for any major changes! Learn More About the Closure Here! A Character Breakfast Returns to EPCOT At EPCOT, another meal is returning soon — breakfast at Garden Grill in The Land Pavilion! This restaurant has been operating with just lunch and dinner service since it reopened a while back. Breakfast will return on June 14th, 2023. Mickey Mouse at Garden Grill We’ve already seen details on the pricing and the menu for this meal, and though Disney hasn’t officially confirmed whether or not characters will be present, the meal is called the “Chip ‘n’ Dale Harvest Feast” on the website. During lunch and dinner, you meet Mickey, Pluto, Chip, and Dale here. Click Here to See the Menu and Pricing! Limited-Time Snacks Will Be Available If you’re heading to Disney World in June, be prepared to EAT. There are several new menu items coming to restaurants around the resort, including Le Cellier Steakhouse. There will also be plenty of summer snacks and menu offerings at the Value Resort food courts and other resort quick service spots. ©Disney On top of that, several snacks are arriving at Disney World for Pride Month. You’ll find limited-time rainbow treats at a number of spots, so be on the lookout. Click Here to Learn More About New Menu Items! The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Continues And finally, we’re still celebrating the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in June! This is the last full month of the festival, as it ends on July 5th. After it’s complete, the Food & Wine Festival kicks off on July 27th. EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival So if you’re interested in checking out the delicious eats, the topiaries, the Garden Rocks concert series, or the beautiful floral displays…you’ll want to hurry! Click Here to See Our Picks for Best Eats This Year! Those are all the big things happening in Disney World in June 2023! We’ll keep you in the loop if more celebrations or offerings are announced, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest advice, news, and tips ahead of your vacation. 5 Big Reasons You’ll See An Empty Disney World This Summer — 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 Are you heading to Disney World in June? Tell us in the comments! The post The BEST Things Coming to Disney World in June! 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. We’re heading into the summer, and that means there’s a lot to celebrate! Who’s ready for summer in Disney World?! We’ve got summer vacation, Father’s Day, and 4th of July all in the next few months, and if you’re on the hunt for gifts for Dad and those perfect summer essentials…NOW is the time to do your shopping! It just so happens that shopDisney is currently offering 30% off gifts for Dad — but we spotted a little bit of something for everyone in this sale. For example, you can snag the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler in Black for 30% off the regular price right now! If you’re hoping to buy this one, you’ll want to hurry — they’re harder to snag now that the 50th Anniversary celebrations are over. Matte black Starbucks tumbler The matte black geometric design keeps your drinks cold and holds 24 ounces of liquid. It comes with a screw-on lid and a matching straw. Shop the Matte Black Tumbler Here! If you prefer your drinks served hot, then this Star Wars: The Mandalorian Stainless Steel Travel Mug is what you need. It comes with a clear press-on lid and has a sturdy handle attached to the side so it’s easier to carry. Mando mug The design features scenes from the hit Disney+ series, including little prints of Din Djarin and Grogu. The mug holds 12 ounces and would be great for taking your favorite brew on the go. Click Here to Get the Mandalorian Mug! Need a new park bag? We’ve got you covered with this Disney Parks Chibi Loungefly Backpack. It’s also on sale for 30% off right now! ©Disney The design has icons from all over the Disney parks, including favorite characters, nods to rides, and even classic snacks. It has multiple zip pockets and adjustable straps, so it’s the perfect accessory for a busy park day. Shop the Loungely on Sale Here! That’s a sneak peek at some of the things that are on sale for Father’s Day. We’ll keep you in the loop if Disney has more sales throughout the summer, so stay tuned to DFB. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click Here to Shop the Entire 30% Off Sale Online Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are you hoping to score for 30% off on shopDisney? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! Starbucks Cups and Disney Loungeflys Are 30% Off Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While the atmosphere at Disney Parks is filled with magic and happiness, Memorial Day serves as a gentle reminder to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by fallen U.S. military heroes in service to our country. It’s also a time to remember the families that they left behind. For as long as we’ve been […]View the full article

Hidden details are ALL over Disney World. But if you’ve ever visited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you might have spotted some of them. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge For example, there’s a SPECIAL water fountain in that land that can surprise you with a creature that lurks within it. Sometimes you even need to know a special secret phrase to order special food or merchandise. Even the shops have a TON of hidden details and Star Wars Easter eggs. But there’s one hidden detail that you may not have noticed in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Okay, so you may have actually noticed this detail, but you didn’t think much of it. Have you ever seen the droid footprints on the ground? You probably thought that they were just a fun detail, but did you ever think about where they actually go? Droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Well, we decided to follow those prints from this one little droid…and they took us…well, see for yourself. Yep, that’s it. Honestly, we thought maybe it would lead to some secret we’d never noticed before in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or even a Hidden Mickey, but now we’ve walked in a droid’s footsteps so you don’t have to. Now it’s time to go grab a Ronto Wrap and caffeinate with a Cold Brew Black Caf. Cold Brew Black Caf Stay tuned to DFB for more hidden details and secrets! When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Animatronic Bartenders?! See the Restaurant Ideas That Didn’t Make It Into Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge 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 tried following the droid footsteps in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Let us know in the comments! The post One of the BEST Hollywood Studios Details Is Hiding in Plain Sight 👀 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever dreamed of becoming the 1,000th Happy Haunt at Haunted Mansion? Haunted Mansion Stretching Portrait Room Perhaps you’ve dreamed about a Haunted Mansion-themed wedding. Maybe you collect Haunted Mansion merchandise (like all those amazing Loungeflys). Maybe you just like to ride Haunted Mansion in the parks over and over and over. Well, if you’d like to do something unique with a Haunted Mansion theme, we’ve got JUST the event for you. Okay, so remember that incredible Haunted Mansion Airbnb we told you about back in 2021? It’s in Fullerton, CA, and comes with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, as well as rooms all inspired by the Haunted Mansion. It even has special effects and interactive features! Don’t forget your death certificate! ©Airbnb Well, this property, appropriately called “The Ghostly Retreat” is having an open house on June 10th, where you can check it all out. Ever wonder what was behind those doors? But wait — there’s more! Because you’ll not just get to see this amazing Airbnb rental, but you will get to see it with Disney Imagineer AND Disney Legend Bob Gurr. Yes, you will get to meet and hang out at a Haunted Mansion-themed house with the mastermind behind the original Haunted Mansion Doom Buggies. How cool is that? You’ll also get an autographed Haunted Mansion attraction poster. ©Bob Gurr via Instagram You’ll even get to meet the designer of the home, Jeff Schiefelbein, while enjoying refreshments and hanging out with other Haunted Mansion fans. Tickets are available now for $45 per person and are available here. This place is a frightening dream come true! We’ll keep an eye out for more fun Disney events and let you know about them, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! Check Out The Haunted Mansion Movie Trailer! 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 buying tickets for this event? Let us know in the comments! The post Haunted Mansion Fans -- Do NOT Miss This RARE Disney Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So much exciting NEW stuff is coming to Disney World. Disney Springs EPCOT is getting ANOTHER new attraction. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting new DVC villas. A new bakery/cafe is coming to Disney’s BoardWalk. Over at Disney Springs, a new restaurant is under construction, so we popped on over there to see how things are coming along! Summer House on the Lake is expected to open sometime in late 2023, so construction on the new restaurant is moving right along. Construction progress As you might be able to tell, the restaurant will be pretty tall, which is starting to show as he building takes shape. Multiple levels Disney stated that the new restaurant’s menu will be inspired by California flavors and menu items will have “simple, sustainable ingredients.” The menu will include things like pizzas, salads, pasta, sandwiches, and more. More of the roofline Currently, there’s scaffolding around most of the roof line, so it seems that’s where construction is focused on right now. Roofline work For reference, here’s some concept art of what it will look like once it’s complete. ©Summer House If you’re curious as to what the restaurant might be like, we visited a Summer House location in Chicago to check it out. You can read all about that here. We’ll continue to keep an eye on the construction work being done for Summer House on the Lake and let you know when we have any updates. Stay tuned to DFB for more. With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! Is This What We Can Expect When The New Summer House Restaurant Comes to Disney World? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this new restaurant? Will you be booking reservations here? Let us know why or why not in the comments! The post UPDATE on the NEW Restaurant Coming to Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summertime has arrived in Disney World! Strawberry Butter Bar from Karamel Kuche in EPCOT Minnie’s Summertime Dine started at Hollywood & Vine this week in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. New menu items are set to arrive at Disney World restaurants soon to usher in the seasonal change. There’s even a new summer Disney World ticket deal available for booking. We’re also seeing some changes on Disney World restaurant menus, so let’s look at what’s happening. Magic Kingdom Westward Ho We’re sad to report that one of our favorite Disney World snacks, Wendell’s Bear Claw, is no longer on the menu at Westward Ho. Wendell’s Bear Claw We’re surprised to see it go as it seemed pretty popular, but we’ll just sit over here in our corner and cry a little bit about it. Read Our Review of Wendell’s Bear Claw EPCOT Spice Road Table A new Small Plate is available at Spice Road Table: Tagine — Seasonal Vegetables, Spiced Chickpea Stew, Herbed Couscous for $13. Spice Road Table That’s the only update here. This EPCOT Restaurant Only Serves SMALL Plates But Left Us With a Hefty Bill Disney’s Hollywood Studios Catalina Eddie’s You can now get Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider at Catalina Eddie’s. Catalina Eddie’s That, however, is the only change on this menu. Is This Snack Spot at Disney World Just Another Version of PizzeRizzo? PizzeRizzo At PizzeRizzo, Copa Di Vino Chardonnay has been removed from the wine menu. PizzeRizzo That’s the only change here, though. Have You Noticed THIS Hidden PizzeRizzo Secret? Fairfax Fare You can now get White Claw Mango Hard Seltzer for $9.75. Fairfax Fare That’s the only update here. The NEW Waffle Bowls Are the ULTIMATE Fast Meals in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rosie’s All-American Cafe You can now get White Claw Black Cherry Hard Seltzer for $9.75. Rosie’s All-American Cafe There are no other changes here, though. We Could Eat This Disney World Dessert All Day Hollywood & Vine Hollywood & Vine has added Oven-roasted Turkey Breast to its buffet offerings. Hollywood & Vine That’s the only change we found here, though! The Buffet Is Back at a Character Dining Spot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Nomad Lounge At Nomad Lounge, the Shofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen increased from $10.25 to $10.75. Nomad Lounge There were no other changes here. We Ate 7 NEW Things in Disney World — 3 of Them Were NOT Worth It Satu’li Canteen The Pandoran Sunrise drink at Satu’li has a little change in its description: it changed from “Refreshing balance of Tropical Juices blended with Powerade Melon” to “Refreshing mix of Simply Pineapple Juice and Simply Limeade with POWERADE Melon. Pandoran Sunrise So Disney just basically gave a few more details about the juices used in the drink. The Satu’li Canteen Treat We Come Back to EVERY. YEAR. in Disney World Tiffins The Scoffenhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen also changed in price here, from $11.50 to $10.75. Tiffins So now the price is the same as it is in Nomad Lounge. Tiffins in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Way Too Pricey or Worth Every Penny? Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Pizza Window The Pizza Window changed its language about its pizza slices, so instead of getting a Slice Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Pizza Slice, you now order a Super Slice of Pepperoni Pizza or Super Slice of Cheese Pizza. Slice of Pepperoni Pizza The prices have remained the same, though. Is The BoardWalk Pizza Window Worth Leaving EPCOT For? Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Ale & Compass Restaurant The Enchanted Forrest Cake is no longer available as a dessert at Ale & Compass. Ale & Compass Restaurant There are no other changes here. Why We’re Willing To Pay $13 For BREAD In Disney World Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Cafe Contempo Cafe has changed up its menu and brought back a few items: ADDED: Four-Cheese Grilled Cheese and Tomato-Basil Soup — Aged Cheddar, Irish White Cheddar, Provolone, and Shredded Parmesan on griddled Brioche Bread served with Tomato-Basil Soup for $10.99 ADDED: Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Wrap — Shredded Lettuce, Garlic Herb Boursin, Roasted Tomato, Bacon, and Ranch Dressing on a Wheat Tortilla for $8.49 Contempo Cafe ADDED: Barbecued Chicken Flatbread — Roasted Chicken, Shallots, Granny Smith Apples, Arugula, Sweet-and-Tangy Barbecue Sauce, Mozzarella, and Cheddar for $12.29 ADDED: Vegetable Flatbread — Zucchini, Red Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, Roasted Tomato, Asparagus, Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Pistou finished with Balsamic Glaze and Chives for $12.29 There’s a CHEESY New Lunch Right Outside Magic Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jiko Jiko has changed out some things on its Teas menu: REMOVED: Imperial Orange Pekoe, Herbal-spiced Chai, and Osmanthus Oolong ADDED: Mountain Berry — a fruity superfood blend of Saskatoon berries, currants, hibiscus, and rosehips, sealed with sweetness for $9 Jiko ADDED: Thunderbolt Darjeeling — from the land of the Thunderbolts, the champagne of black teas for $9 ADDED: Organic Peppermint Leaves — a stimulating and refreshing organic herbal infusion for $9 ADDED: Masala Chai — a complex meritage of Indian Assam in a flavorful dance of hand-ground spices for $9 It Takes an ADVENTUROUS Eater to Try This Disney World Restaurant! Are You Up for It? Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory You can now get Vanilla Pancakes for breakfast at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. They’re served with Bacon and Eggs for $9.99. Sassagoula Float Works and Food Factory That’s the only update here. This Tiana-Inspired Dessert in Disney World Made Us Wish For More Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market At Centertown Market, there have been a few changes to the breakfast menu: Waffle Bounty Platter increased from $12.49 to $12.79 Mickey-shaped Waffles increased from $10.49 to $10.79 REMOVED: Pancakes with Berry Compote Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Sandwich is now served with Breakfast Potatoes and price increased from from $6.99 to $8.99 Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich is now served with Breakfast Potatoes and price increased from from $5.99 to $7.99 ADDED: Vanilla Pancakes — Served with Bacon and Sausage for $9.99 Centertown Market Egg Omelette The following changed under beverages: ADDED: Classic Cold Brew Coffee for $4.79 ADDED: BODYARMOR Sports Drink – Orange Mango for $4.69 ADDED: BODYARMOR Sports Drink – Strawberry Banana for $4.69 ADDED: AHA Sparkling Water – Blueberry & Pomegranate for $3.49 ADDED: AHA Sparkling Water – Lime & Watermelon for $3.49 REMOVED: Minute Maid Grapefruit Juice Centertown Market Alcoholic beverages have also changed: REMOVED: Lolailo Sangria, Canella Bellini, Cutwater Bloody Mary, and Cutwater Vodka Mule ADDED: LiveWire Crystal Shiso Mojito — Casa Magdalena Rum, Coconut, Shiso, and Lime for $12 ADDED: Siponey Royale Whiskey Spritz — Rye Whiskey, Wildflower Honey, Lemon Juice, and Sparkling Water for $12 ADDED: Social Hour Cocktails Whiskey Mule — New York Distilling Company Ragtime Rye Whiskey and Ginger Beer for $12 ADDED: Cutwater Spicy Bloody Mary — 12-oz Can with Cutwater Vodka blended with Cutwater Spicy Bloody Mary Mix for $11 ADDED: High Noon Sun Sips Vodka & Soda Pineapple — Vodka and Soda with flavors of Pineapple for $11 ADDED: RAMONA Blood Orange Wine Spritz — Lightly sparkling Sicilian Wine mixed with Organic Blood Orange Juice for $11 Is Disney World’s NEW $90 Family Takeout Dinner ACTUALLY Worth It? Spyglass Grill Some breakfast items have also changed at Spyglass Grill: Scrambled Eggs Platter description changed from Served with “Potato Hash, Multigrain Toast, and choice of Bacon, Pork Sausage, or Turkey Sausage” to “Served with Breakfast Potatoes, Multigrain Toast, and choice of Bacon, Pork Sausage, or Turkey Sausage” Breakfast Cuban description changed from Egg, is now served with Breakfast Potatoes and price increased from $7.49 to $9.49 REMOVED: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich ADDED: Breakfast Sandwich — Served on Brioche with Breakfast Potatoes for $8.99 Breakfast Wrap increased from $6.99 to $8.99 REMOVED: Black and White Cupcake Spyglass Grill The Stella Rosa Pink is no longer available under wines. Here’s what happened under Cocktails: REMOVED: Canella Bellini and Cutwater Vodka Mule ADDED: LiveWire Crystal Shiso Mojito — Casa Magdalena Rum, Coconut, Shiso, and Lime for $12 Do NEW Menu Items Make Spyglass Grill in Disney World a Must-Visit Spot? Disney Springs The BOATHOUSE The Boathouse has seen some changes this week, including some updates to its desserts menu: Triple Chocolate Layer Cake increased from $24 to $24.50 Macadamia Turtle Pie increased from $24 to $24.50 REMOVED: Pumpkin Spiced Crème Brulee ADDED: Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake — Fresh Baked Biscuit, whipped cream for $10 Macadamia Turtle Pie Kids’ Entrees also saw changes: Instead of served with beverage and choice of watermelon and fries, these meals are now served with beverage and choice of red grapes or fries. There were also these changes: Grilled Salmon price increased from $11 to $13 Blue Star Angus Burger, Popcorn Shrimp, and Macaroni & Cheese, price increased from $11 to $12 Panko Chicken Tender is now just Chicken Tenders The brunch menu also saw some updates: Lakeside Breakfast increased from $15 to $18 Belgian Waffle increased from $15 to $18 Avocado Toast increased from $15 to $16 The BOATHOUSE The Kids’ brunch menu had these changes: Half Belgian Waffle increased from $11 to $12 Scrambled Eggs increased from $11 to $12 Under After Dinner Dessert Drinks, Port Wine increased from $12 to $13 I Spent $80 on Lunch at The Boathouse in Disney Springs. Was It Worth It? Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What menu change surprised you the most this week? Let us know in the comments! The post How Breakfast Has CHANGED In Disney World 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. “Welcome, foolish mortals.” If that phrase gets your attention, well, we’ve got something BIG to tell you about. Haunted Mansion in Disney World Okay, so where are our Haunted Mansion fans at? We know how excited you are about the upcoming Haunted Mansion movie. We also know you LOVE Haunted Mansion collectibles, like Loungefly bags, games, and more. Well, ONE Haunted Mansion collectible is now on sale for 50% off! Remember that GORGEOUS Light-Up Haunted Mansion Chess Set we first told you about last year? Well, you can now get it for 50% off in Disney World! We spotted the sale at Memento Mori in Magic Kingdom this weekend. This set is regularly $99.99, but you can get it NOW in Disney World for $49.99. Light-Up Haunted Mansion Chess Set This set comes with 32 pieces of translucent chess pieces featuring Haunted Mansion characters, including the Hitchhiking Ghosts, Madame Leota, Hatbox Ghost, the Decapitated Knight, the Caretaker, raven pawns, and bat pawns. Spooky AND iconic! ©Disney The light-up board is rechargeable, but don’t worry — the set comes with a USB cable. When you put the chess pieces on the board, they light up, too! The box includes a handle so you can carry it around easily enough. ©Disney Now this chess set is still available online, but you’ll pay the full price for it there. So if you can get to Magic Kingdom as soon as possible, grab it while it’s still available and on sale! We imagine it might go quickly at that price, so HURRY! Haunted Mansion Chess We’ll keep an eye out for more great Disney merchandise deals, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Can’t make it to Magic Kingdom? It’s still available here online! Planning to pick this up in Disney World soon? We’ve got the perfect t-shirt for you to wear into the parks! Click here to check out our whole merch line! Help! We Can’t Stop Shopping These 50% OFF Disney Deals Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you collect Haunted Mansion souvenirs? Let us know how many collectibles you have in the comments! The post HURRY! A Haunted Mansion Collectible Is 50% OFF in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Amazing Disney Imagineering doesn’t stop at the theme parks! Disneyland Resort has three hotels that offer incredible amenities and locations close to Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney — but when we say they come at a COST, we mean it. Disneyland Hotel Are you looking for a swanky vacation? If so, Disneyland can set you up in top-tier suites, and let’s just say that some of them are straight-up BOUJEE. Today we’re showing you some of the most amazing Disney hotel rooms and suites from around the world! Let’s take a look at the suite options for Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, Disneyland Hotel, and Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Note: Rates are non-discounted for September 2023 stays and do not include tax. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 3 Bedroom Suite 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair or 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair sleeps up to 12 adults Three Bedroom Suite 2 Bedroom Suite 4 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 2 King Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair or 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 2 King Beds and 1 Day Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair or 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 11 adults 1 Bedroom Suite 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 6 adults $1,706 per night One Bedroom Suite Arcadia Suite – 1 Bedroom 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 4 adults Arcadia Suite – 2 Bedrooms Kitchen Dining Room 2 King Beds and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas or 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 9 adults $5,848 per night Arcadia Suite – 3 Bedrooms 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas sleeps up to 11 adults Arroyo Suite – 1 Bedroom 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 4 adults Arroyo Suite Arroyo Suite – 2 Bedrooms 2 King Beds and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas sleeps up to 8 adults $5,848 per night Arroyo Suite – 3 Bedrooms 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas and 1 Day Bed sleeps up to 13 adults Mount Whitney Suite – 2 Bedrooms 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 6 adults $7,357 per night Mount Whitney Suite Mount Whitney Suite – 3 Bedrooms 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 10 adults El Capitan Suite – 1 Bedroom 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 9 adults El Capitan Suite El Capitan Suite – 2 Bedrooms 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 4 adults $8,654 per night Disneyland Hotel 3 Bedroom Family Connecting Suite 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 6 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds and 1 Day Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 4 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 4 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 14 adults 2 Bedroom Family Connecting Suite 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 2 King Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Day Bed or 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 10 adults 1 Bedroom Family Suite Suite at Disneyland Hotel 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 6 adults $1,099 per night 2 Bedroom Family Suite 2 King Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 6 adults 1 Bedroom Junior Suite 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Pull-Down Bed sleeps up to 4 adults $1,028 per night 2 Bedroom Junior Connecting Suite 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed and 1 Twin-Size Pull-Down Bed sleeps up to 8 adults Adventureland Suite – 2 Bedrooms Adventureland Suite 2 King Beds and 1 Day Bed sleeps up to 5 adults $4,543 per night Pirate Suite – 2 Bedrooms Pirate Suite 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 2 Twin Beds sleeps up to 4 adults $4,543 per night Big Thunder Suite – 2 Bedrooms Big Thunder Suite 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 6 adults $4,543 per night Mickey Mouse Suite – 2 Bedrooms Mickey Mouse Suite 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 4 adults $4,543 per night Fairytale Suite – 1 Bedroom Fairytale Suite 1 King Bed sleeps up to 2 adults Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel (soon to be Pixar Place Hotel!) Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel in Disneyland Resort is undergoing a transformation. Disneyland Resort guests can look forward to what will become Pixar Place Hotel! Beginning stages of Pixar Place Hotel 1 Bedroom Suite 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa Sleeps up to 6 adults $1,037 per night 2 Bedroom Suite Suite at Paradise Pier 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa sleeps up to 10 adults Dana Point Suite – 1 Bedroom 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa Sleeps up to 4 adults Dana Point Suite – 2 Bedrooms 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa Sleeps up to 8 adults Dana Point Suite – 3 Bedrooms 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Day Bed Sleeps up to 13 adults Huntington Suite – 1 Bedroom 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sof sleeps up to 6 adults Huntington Suite – 2 Bedrooms 4 Queen Beds and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas sleeps up to 11 adults Laguna Suite – 1 Bedroom 1 King Bed and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas sleeps up to 6 adults Laguna Suite – 2 Bedrooms 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas and 1 Day Bed sleeps up to 11 adults Malibu Suite – 1 Bedroom 1 King Bed and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas sleeps up to 4 adults Malibu Suite – 2 Bedrooms 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas sleeps up to 9 adults Newport Suite – 1 Bedroom Newport Suite at Paradise Pier 1 King Bed and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas sleeps up to 6 adults Newport Suite – 2 Bedrooms 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas Sleeps up to 11 adults $2,639 per night Click Here for the Most Ridiculously Awesome Hotel Rooms in Disney World! Who knew there was so much luxury at a resort built for theme parks?! We have some serious hotel room envy! If you’re looking for a suite during your stay at the Disneyland Resort, you’ll find plenty of options. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and yes, that means a busy weekend in Disney World, as well as Memorial Day sales in stores and online. Sprinkles at Disney Springs However, Memorial Day also honors those military members we’ve lost in the line of duty throughout history. Now, a Disney Springs snack spot is honoring those currently serving in the military with a special discount. Sprinkles Cupcakes in Disney World are offering a 10% discount to all visitors who bring in a valid military ID as a way to say thank you for your service. This offer is valid throughout the three-day weekend. ©Sprinkles This is a good chance to try out Sprinkles’ special Memorial Day Cupcake or any of its special monthly flavors, which include Vietnamese Coffee, Tequila Patrón Margarita, Strawberry Shortcake Bar, and Lemon Meringue. ©Sprinkles So if you’re a member of the military, be sure to stop by Sprinkles in Disney Springs to get a discounted sweet treat. If you still need to satisfy your sweet tooth, we can also recommend a trip over to Amorette’s Patisserie for pastries, Gideon’s Bakehouse for cookies, and Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew for over-the-top donuts. Gideon’s Bakehouse WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Here Are 9 of the Best Snacks Under $10 in Disney Springs 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 visiting Disney Springs this weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post EXCLUSIVE Discount Announced for Disney Springs Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s been a lot of discourse on the summer crowds in Disney World lately. Will people show up en masse, or will we finally see a deserted Main Street, U.S.A. this June? If you’re planning a trip to Disney World this summer, you’re probably hoping for low crowds and even lower wait times. We certainly are keeping our fingers crossed — no one likes a long line for a cup of Dole Whip! Cinderella Castle As we approach hotter temperatures and rising humidity levels, are more people showing up to the parks and resorts? Come with us to see if Memorial Day brought big crowds to the Disney parks! This May, even some of the most popular Disney attractions had surprisingly low wait times, proving that things may be slowing down now that the Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary celebration is over. Now that’s what we like to see! But let’s be honest, the REAL test comes when a holiday weekend rolls around. Despite the recent trend we’ve noticed, could Memorial Day bring the crowds back to Disney World? That’s the gamble you take when visiting Disney World right now, but let’s see what’s going on in the parks. Let’s compare this to the Memorial Day crowds! Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we would say that things feel slightly busier than earlier in the week. Hollywood Studios crowds But the park doesn’t feel overwhelmingly crowded. Not TOO crowded in Hollywood Studios Toy Story Land was pretty busy, but we’ve seen it WAY more crowded than this in the past. Toy Story Land crowds Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge brought the Stormtroopers out to keep the crowds in line. They had to bring out the Stormtroopers On our way into Magic Kingdom, the Monorail line was getting pretty long. Pro tip: if the Monorail is long, see if the Ferryboat line is shorter! Monorail line Tomorrowland felt a little busy, but we wouldn’t call it crowded like we’ve seen in the past. Tomorrowland isn’t bad However, Space Mountain already had a 75-minute wait time before noon. Space Mountain line Fantasyland had moments where it felt pretty crowded, too. A little more peopley here EPCOT wasn’t TOO bad either, but there are more people around than we’ve seen earlier this month. EPCOT We did see quite a few people making their way around World Showcase. It did not feel too congested. Walking around World Showcase Here’s an overview of how many people were walking around the Japan Pavilion: Japan Pavilion While the parks were pretty moderate, Disney Springs was HOPPING. Here’s what it looked like just getting INTO Disney Springs. Disney Springs is busy Maybe everyone decided to check out Memorial Day Weekend sales here. This area has felt the most packed so far this weekend. Lots of people in Disney Springs Now that many students are starting their summer vacations, we’ll be interested to see how many families visit the parks this year. 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 Disney World this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post The BIG Gamble You Take When Visiting Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a HUGE month for Disney World fans. Park passes are going away (eventually), hotel perks are being extended into next year, and… Full spread from Columbia Harbour House …the Disney Dining Plan is (finally!!!) coming back! The day we have all been waiting for is finally coming, and if you ask us, that’s reason enough to celebrate. While it may not be returning until next year, an important Disney Dining Plan date is quickly approaching, and we’re sharing everything you need to know. The Disney Dining Plan will return to Disney World on January 9th, 2024! Disney shared that the Dining Plan is coming back for those with hotel stays with a start date of January 9th and we could NOT be more excited. And, while that may seem like it’s a long way away, that doesn’t mean you can’t already start planning. Disney shared that Dining Plan bookings will begin on May 31st! Get all the info on the new dining plans by signing up for our 2024 Dining Plan & daily newsletter! 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Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg The Quick Service and Standard Disney Dining Plans will be the only options to return for now, and they must be booked as part of a hotel package. Disney Dining Plans are pre-purchased and added onto a Disney Vacation Package (i.e. you must be staying on a Vacation Package at a Disney owned-and-operated hotel, and have purchased at least one ticket per person), so that all you have to do when you get to Disney World is head to a restaurant on the list, eat, and scan your card. The Disney Dining Plan comes in handy! Here’s a look at what Disney says you can expect from the Standard Dining Plan: Everyone in the travel party will receive 1 Table-Service meal per night, 1 Quick-Service meal per night and a snack/nonalcoholic drink per night of their package stay—along with 1 Resort-refillable drink mug. Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during the stay. For example, if you book a 4-night package with a Disney Dining Plan, each Guest in your party would receive 4 Table-Service meals, 4 Quick-Service meals and 4 snacks or nonalcoholic beverages—which can be used at any time during your 4-night stay. Full spread at Narcoossee’s upon reopening And as for the Quick Service Dining Plan: Everyone in the travel party (ages 3 and up) will receive 2 Quick-Service meals per night, a snack/nonalcoholic drink per night of their package stay – along with 1 Resort-refillable drink mug. Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during the stay. For example, if you book a 4-night package with a Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, each Guest in your party would receive 8 Quick-Service meals and 4 Snacks or Nonalcoholic Beverages—which can be used at any time during your 4-night stay. Would you try it? Not only that, but Annual Passholders will be able to book rooms only and add the Dining Plan, instead of needing to buy the full package with tickets. For DVC Members, Dining Plans can be booked on a points reservation — but Members will need to call the DVC line to do so, as online booking will not be available just yet. Check out our whole FAQ on the Disney Dining Plan here! You Could Use the Dining Plan to Essentially Pre-Pay for Your Meals We’ll be covering the return of the Disney Dining Plan and all of its intricacies! If you’re considering purchasing the Dining Plan on your next vacation, then you may want to check our DFB Guide. Our guide has full chapters on whether the Dining Plan is worth the cost, how to get the most out of the Dining Plan, and recommendations for those using the Dining Plan. It will really help you get the most bang for your buck! Grab the DFB Guide! Stay tuned to DFB for additional details on the Dining Plan once Disney shares more! Learn More About the Disney Dining Plan Here Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be booking the dining plan? Tell us in the comments. The post Why May 31st Is Such a BIG DEAL for Disney Fans This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to Disney World, one thing is always consistent: CHANGE. Forky Cupcake Things are always changing in Disney World. Rides close and new rides open. New restaurants are announced and new celebrations take over the parks. We’ve already seen a bit of change coming to Disney World restaurants and dining in 2023, but here are the three best changes so far. Return of the Dining Plan Announced Okay, we know a LOT of you will agree with us when we say one of the best things to happen to Disney World restaurants so far in 2023 regards the announcement about the return of the Disney Dining Plan. FINALLY! The dining plan has been absent since 2020, and although Disney had previously promised it would return, we had heard nothing but crickets about it until recently. Cheese soup from Le Cellier However, now we know the dining plan will return on January 9th, 2024, with guests being able to book a dining plan with their vacation packages as early as May 31st, 2023. Only two dining plans will return, though: the Quick-Service Dining Plan and the Standard Dining Plan. Disney has not yet released details on if the plans will change and what the prices will be, though. Here’s Everything You Need to Know About The Disney Dining Plan More Character Breakfasts Have Returned If you’ve tried to book a character breakfast in Disney World recently, you might’ve had a bit of a hard time grabbing that advance dining reservation. However, we’ve got some good news on that front: more character breakfasts are returning, meaning you (as well as everyone else looking to book a breakfast) will have more choices and more chances to get a breakfast booked. Chef Mickey’s The breakfast dining experience at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT just recently reopened. That experience allows you to enjoy Norwegian pastries, waffles, eggs, sausage, and more breakfast fare. You’ll also get to meet some Disney princesses, including Aurora, Tiana, Snow White, Ariel, and Belle. Belle at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall You’ll also soon be able to have a character breakfast at Garden Grill in EPCOT. Garden Grill will resume its character breakfast on June 14th, 2023. The menu will include some delicious breakfast fare like Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf, Smoked Bacon, Eggs, Cheesy Potato Casserole, and more. Although Disney has not yet confirmed which characters will be seen here, yet, we’ve previously seen Chip, Dale, Mickey, and Pluto at lunch and dinner. Reservations are now open for breakfast. See the FULL Menu for Garden Grill’s Returning Breakfast Roundup Rodeo BBQ Opened It seems like we waited FOREVER for the new restaurant in Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to open. But Roundup Rodeo BBQ finally opened in March 2023. The restaurant serves up backyard BBQ fare right in Andy’s backyard (and beware — if Andy’s coming, you’ll have to freeze!). Round Up Rodeo BBQ is open! The restaurant features a lot of charming Toy Story theming, as well as some fun audio that plays for guests while they’re dining. If you eat here, you’ll want to take your time to take in all the unique details. Also, the food isn’t bad either! Exposing the TRUTH about Disney World’s Newest Restaurant — Roundup Rodeo BBQ Of course, there will be even more change coming up in 2023, including the opening of several new restaurants, including Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya at EPCOT, The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers at Disney’s BoardWalk, and Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs. We’ll be keeping an eye out for even MORE big dining changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 3 Things Karen in the Comments Gets Wrong About Dining at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What restaurant change are you most excited about in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The Three BEST Restaurant Changes So Far in 2023 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. Okay, this one is for you Finding Nemo fans. The Seas with Nemo and Friends in Disney World So if you’ve been on Disney World’s The Seas with Nemo and Friends in EPCOT A LOT or can’t pass by that pavilion in EPCOT without saying, “Mine! Mine! Mine!” or often quote lines from the movie (“fish are friends, not food”), this is for you. D23 Gold Members can get an EXCLUSIVE Finding Nemo 20th anniversary souvenir right now! That’s right, it’s been 20 years since little Nemo first went missing and his dad and Dory went searching for him. To celebrate, a new EXCLUSIVE Finding Nemo Pin is available to D23 Gold members. The pin features Nemo, Bubbles, and the tank’s treasure chest. It flips open to display a big “20.” ©D23 You’ll be able to get your hands on this pin on May 30th on shopDisney. In the meantime, there are a lot of OTHER D23 Gold Member exclusive items you can get RIGHT NOW. In honor of the release of the live-action The Little Mermaid, you can also get a D23-Exclusive The Little Mermaid Pin. ©D23 This pin is limited to just 1,000, so when it’s gone, it’s gone. Grab it now! Get The Little Mermaid Pin Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi with the D23-Exclusive Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Pin. ©D23 This pin features the ICONIC lightsaber battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. Buy The Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Pin Speaking of anniversaries, Disney’s Three Little Pigs from Silly Symphonies turns 90 this year. D23 Gold Members can celebrate with a D23-Exclusive The Big Bad Wolf Pin. ©D23 This pin features the Big Bad Wolf against a wall of bricks. Get the Big Bad Wolf Pin You do have to be a D23 Gold Member to purchase these items. You can learn more about membership — as well as all the perks that come with a membership — on the D23 website. If you are a D23 Gold Member, you’ll need to log in to shopDisney with the same email address you use for your membership. The 5 BEST Amazon Deals For Your Next Disney 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 Are you a D23 Gold Member? Let us know your favorite perk of membership in the comments! The post D23 Members: Set Your Alarms for May 30th! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s always exciting when a new Disney food spot opens… Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris SO MANY new restaurants and bakeries are making their way to Disney Parks. Disney World is getting The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers. Porto’s Bakery & Cafe is coming to Downtown Disney in Disneyland. Now, a bake shop has just reopened in Disneyland Paris with new food items — and we’re about ready to jump on a plane to go visit it! The shop can be found on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Paris. It’s called the Cable Car Bake Shop and it’s themed around a San Francisco bakery. The shop was opened as part of a 10-year partnership between Bel and Disneyland Paris (you may know the company for its Babybel and Laughing Cow Cheese, or Kiri brand). ©Disneyland Paris The shop reopened on May 25th and will offer some new delicious Kiri sweet treats, like a Cable Car Carrot Cake, Lombards St. Cupcake, Golden Gate Cheesecake, Presidio Muffin, and Tartelette Éclair. SOUNDS SO TASTY! The bakery will also feature cheese made in France in Sablé-sur-Sarthe,” from 100% French milk and cream.” Just take a look at some of these mouth-watering treats: ©Disneyland Paris There will be savory options available, as well, including Mickey-shaped sandwiches! LOVE IT! ©Disneyland Paris The theming of the shop “takes guests to the heart of old San Francisco, while telling them a new story created by the Bel Group and Walt Disney Imagineering Paris.” So if you DO happen to have a trip planned to Disneyland Paris (or you’re thinking of one), be sure to add the Cable Car Bake Shop to your “must-eat” list! Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? They’re perfect for visiting the parks, whether you’re visiting Disney World OR Disneyland Paris! Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! Check Out the NEW Pixar Show Coming to Disneyland Paris! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever been to Disneyland Paris? What was your favorite food there? Let us know in the comments! The post Mickey-Shaped Sandwiches?! We NEED This Restaurant to Come to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

By now, you’ve probably heard all the rules and everything else you need to know about Genie+ — but have you truly become one with the service yet? Lightning Lane It seems as though Genie+ is here to stay whether you like it or not, but if you ask us, it’s a great way to see and do everything on your Disney World bucket list if you know what we’re doing. And since we know what we’re doing — we’re sharing our genius with you! Pay LESS for Genie+ Disney Genie+ is a paid service that allows you to bypass standby lines and make reservations for the Lightning Lane at over 50 attractions across Disney World for one base price starting at $15 per day, per ticket at Disney World — but that price changes based on demand. Genie+ Depending on the circumstances, that price could skyrocket — over spring break and the Easter holiday earlier this year, Genie+ reached its highest price yet at $35 per ticket. The same is true for Individual Lightning Lanes, which are priced per ride. You could pay just $10 to hop on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train one day and $15 the next. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane But, you can avoid paying more for Genie+ by planning carefully! Almost every time Genie+ has skyrocketed to its peak prices, it’s been on a Saturday. The cheapest days tend to be Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is when we sometimes see fewer crowds altogether. If you truly want a better chance at buying Genie+ in Disney World (or Disneyland) for the cheapest possible price, try planning your trip so that you’re there during the middle of the week instead of the weekend. Lightning Lane sign for Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios It’s also a good idea to look at pricing for tickets and hotels on the Disney World website around the time you’re thinking of visiting — since prices for both of those expenses also range depending on the time of year. If you notice ticket and hotel prices are at their peak costs during certain times of the year, assume Genie+ prices will also be high around then. And if prices drop, assume Genie+ prices will also be more reasonable around those same times, too. Use the 120-Minute Rule To Score MORE Lightning Lanes According to the Disney World website, you can book your next Lightning Lane when one of three things happens: You have used the first one you booked; Your first return time window has ended (if you miss it); or 120 minutes have passed since you booked your last one* (or 120 minutes after park opening, depending on the situation). Peter Pan’s Flight Lightning Lane That last rule — #3, is what we’re talking about now. Essentially, you can book another Lightning Lane 2 hours (120 minutes) after reserving a previous one if the return time for the first Lightning Lane is more than 2 hours away. This was sort of an unofficial rule when Genie+ first debuted, but Disney has since set it in stone. You can find Lightning Lanes at many attractions within the parks! Let’s say that at 9AM you booked a Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane with a return time of 2PM. You don’t have to wait until 2PM to make another Lightning Lane reservation. Instead, 2 hours after you made that reservation, you can make another one. So at 11AM, you can choose another attraction AND you’ll still have the 2PM Haunted Mansion reservation. Switch Up Your Selections (To Get on BETTER Rides) What happens if you find a Lightning Lane selection you want more than one you already have booked? In the past, Genie+ users couldn’t modify Lightning Lane selections in the My Disney Experience app without canceling their reservation first — and that meant their 120-minute countdown would start over. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lightning Lane But, that all changed back in December 2022. Disney updated Genie+ so that you can modify your Lightning Lane reservations WITHOUT having to cancel them completely! So, even if you modify your Lightning Lane for a different return time or a different ride entirely, you still won’t lose your 120-minute countdown! Modifications are super easy to make. Just tap on your current Lightning Lane selection to pull up a box of options. You’ll find one of the listed options to be “Modify Plans.” (See? Told ya it was easy.) Frozen Ever After Lightning Lane sign in EPCOT There you go — you’re a Genie+ PRO now. You’re welcome. But seriously, we know that planning a Disney World trip is A LOT. And this Genie+ thing can be so confusing – which is why we bring you posts like this so often But we’ve also put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you all of the info you need, all in one place! Use code WDW2023 for 25% off our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World planning tips and tricks! Check Out Our FULL Genie+ Guide Here All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you like Genie+? Tell us in the comments. The post 3 Tips to OUTSMART Genie+ in Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, it’s Memorial Day weekend, and with that, we expect to see quite a few more people in Disney World. Disney World might be busier this weekend That’s usually the case with a three-day weekend, although we don’t think we’ll see the kind of crowds we saw during Spring Break. However, there’s already one sign that on May 28th, at least, will be a bit busier in the parks: the price for Genie+ has gone up to its highest than we’ve seen in over a month. The pricing for Genie+ is flexible and is based on demand. When Disney expects more demand for the paid feature that allows visitors to skip long standby lines, Disney charges more for the service. So when the price of Genie+ goes up, we expect to see more people in the parks. Genie+ Today, Genie+ is $25 per day per person. This is the highest price we’ve seen since April 15th. That’s not the only price that’s gone up, though. The Individual Lightning Lane options for some rides are also higher today. Individual Lightning Lane is a SEPARATE feature for more popular Disney World rides that aren’t a part of Genie+. So if you want to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom, it will cost an additional $12 per person — this is also the highest we’ve seen since April 15th. ©Disney Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT can only be accessed by obtaining a spot in its virtual queue or through the Individual Lightning Lane option. Today, the price for the Individual Lightning Lane is $17 per person, which is also the highest we’ve seen since April 15th. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The same goes for Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: the Individual Lightning Lane cost for that ride is $16 per person, which is…again…the highest we’ve seen since April 15th. Flight of Passage TRON Lightcycle / Run also has a virtual queue, but the Individual Lightning Lane is $20 per person today. Likewise, Rise of the Resistance is $22 per person. TRON Lightcycle / Run We expect to see these high prices for Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane throughout Memorial Day weekend, but we’ll let you know if anything changes. So stay tuned to DFB for more. Whew. We know that planning a Disney World trip is A LOT. And this Genie+ thing can be so confusing – which is why we bring you posts like this so often But we’ve also put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you all of the info you need, all in one place! Use code WDW2023 for 25% off our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. Can You DITCH Your Phone and Still Use Genie+ in Disney World? All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe How much are you willing to pay for Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lane attractions? Let us know in the comments! The post Genie+ Sees HIGHEST Price in Over A Month at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today, we’re talking about Disney World’s CHEAPEST hotels. (You hear that? It’s your wallet THANKING you.) Disney’s All Star Music Resort Let’s find out if “affordability” also means a “sacrifice of quality” – here on DFB Guide. Check out our video: Should YOU Stay at Disney World’s All Star Resorts? Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever stayed at an All Star Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post DFB Video: Should YOU Stay at Disney World's All Star Resorts? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is here! From beautiful topiaries to outdoor kitchens and even limited-time experiences, there’s something for everyone, especially families with little ones. While there is something to see at every turn, the planDisney panelists want to make sure you don’t miss out on any of these kid-favorite experiences. 1. Camp […]View the full article

Disney fans can be cringey. Cinderella Castle HOLD UP. Before you get mad at us, we’re totally including ourselves in this category as well! From the words and phrases we use to the way we behave in the parks, sometimes we’re an unusual breed of fans. And today, we’re opening up and admitting to the cringeworthy things that we totally do in Disney World! Take a Million Photos We’ll be the first to admit that we take WAY more photos than the average person in Disney World. And typically when we’re doing it, it’s for our jobs. However, we’ve also been known to take an excessive number of Disney pics when visiting for fun…much to the annoyance of our family and friends. EPCOT And will we ever look at those 37 pictures of Spaceship Earth again? Maybe not. But can we bring ourselves to delete them and clear up space in our photo library? Absolutely not! It’s just a hazard of being a Disney fan. Wear Ears Just For the Pics Minnie ears are an iconic part of a Disney vacation, but we’d be lying if we said that we didn’t sometimes find them uncomfortable. Not all pairs are created equal and some are just downright annoying to wear for 13-hour park days. Minnie Mouse Strawberry Cupcake Munchlings Ears So maybe, yes, we’ve packed a pair of ears on our bag in the past just to take them out and put them on for photos. Because they complete the outfit! And then, maybe, we also stowed them away immediately afterward and didn’t take them out again. Because we’re only human. Get Snacks Just for the Pics And speaking of doing things just for the pics — we’ve done our fair share of ordering just for the TikTok or the Instagram post. You see something online and it’s just too photogenic to resist, so you have to snap that perfect pic to show all your followers! Pineapple Dole Whip And unfortunately, sometimes those snacks, drinks, or meals aren’t quite as delicious as they look. We’ve definitely been left wishing that we ordered the yummy thing over the pretty thing a few times in the past. Get Overly Competitive With Friends (And Strangers) We’ll be honest — rides like Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Toy Story Mania can bring out the absolute WORST in people. And by people…we mean us. We’re just too competitive for our own good! Toy Story Mania We’ve had our fair share of competitive showdowns with friends and family, as well as strangers, on these rides in the past. When it comes to Buzz, you’ve got to know which targets to hit and accuracy is important. But when you’re riding Toy Story Mania, it’s all about the speed — and if we scored higher than the small child sitting next to us and felt a little bit better about ourselves because of it…well that’s our business. Spend An Excessive Amount On “Useless” Souvenirs And finally, we’ve got to talk about our spending habits. We’ve definitely spent way too many hours of our lives inside Disney gift shops and WAY too much money as a result of those hours. Unfortunately, some of those purchases never see the light of day. 100th Anniversary Display in Disney’s Emporium It’s easy to convince yourself that you need another Loungefly, pair of ears, or t-shirt when you’re in the heat of the moment. Because of this, we’ve found ourselves spending a lot of money on things we ONLY use when we go to the parks. (We’re sure you can probably relate!) MagicBand+ display in Magic Kingdom So there you go — the cringeworthy Disney things that we definitely do. We promise, we’re normal Disney fans just like you are! Stay tuned to DFB for more tips and advice from the parks, as well as all the Disney news you need to know before your next trip. We’ve got you covered! 7 Secrets Only Disney Adults Know — 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 What’s a cringeworthy thing that you do in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Cringeworthy Things We Don't Want To Admit We Do in Disney World, Too first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World rides will sometimes close temporarily due to technical difficulties or bad weather. Other times, the rides close for scheduled maintenance. Disney World Disney usually announces those scheduled closures ahead of time so that you can be prepared for your next vacation. To help you get ready, check out this list of everything that’ll be CLOSED in Disney World next week! Magic Kingdom Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The new ride will reopen sometime in late 2024. We’ll be watching for more updates on the reopening timeline. The tree at the top of this ride has been removed as Disney continues construction, and several new rock structures have been built at the bottom of the drop. Construction If you miss Splash Mountain or want to celebrate the new ride, you should check out our DFB t-shirts! We have a Splash Mountain Farwell Tour shirt… DFB Exclusive! …and a Tiana tee as well! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! You can shop both tees (and lots of other Disney merch) at our online store. Click here to shop our DFB merchandise store. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid This Little Mermaid-themed stage show has been closed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a long time now. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen. Check out the NEW meet-and-greet at Hollywood Studios here. Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Boneyard The Boneyard play area in DinoLand U.S.A. is going to be closed for all of next week in Animal Kingdom. The Boneyard This spot will be closed for over a month as Disney refurbished it. It should reopen on June 13th. Part of the attraction — the Dino Dig Site — has reopened, however. Check out recent updates from Animal Kingdom here. Disney World Water Parks Blizzard Beach Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has officially reopened, but now the other water park, Blizzard Beach, has closed for refurbishment. Blizzard Beach Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for updates! The BEST Rides at Blizzard Beach, Ranked Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides: 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World! The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Check out more closures, refurbishments, and projects happening at Disney World right now! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post Be Prepared for 4 Temporary CLOSURES in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article