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Okay, dear readers, we asked you over on Instagram to pick your FAVORITE Disney World quick-service spot and you continue to surprise us! Grilled Cheese from Woody’s Lunch Box In round 1, you voted for Connections Cafe & Eatery over Sunshine Seasons. In round 2, you voted EVERY SINGLE EPCOT fast food spot out of the running. In round 3, you got it down to just FOUR restaurants. Round 4 gave us our top TWO fast food spots going into the finals, so which one will reign supreme? Let’s find out! Okay, so we have to say that the past few rounds have really surprised us, but we see you, DFB Readers. We know what you like. So when it came down to our final two quick service spots, you had opinions. So who did you choose? Well, let’s look at the final two contenders. First, we’ve got Woody’s Lunch Box at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which serves up those delicious Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Totchos. Woody’s Lunch Box Spread In the other corner, over at Magic Kingdom, we have Casey’s Corner, which is an ICONIC dining spot that offers hot dogs and those AMAZING Corn Dog Nuggets (with plastic CHEESE). Casey’s Corner Spread So when it came time to choose between the two, the voting was close. But ultimately, only one could win, and that winner is… Casey’s Corner vs. Woody’s Lunch Box …Casey’s Corner, which got 53% of the vote (we told you it was close)! Alright, DFB Readers, now we know where you definitively like to eat. Hot dogs for everyone! Casey’s Corner is the WINNER! If you’d like to participate in future DFB Brackets, be sure to follow us on Instagram! In the meantime, thank you to ALL our readers for voting and interacting with us on social media. 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! Here Are The BEST Value Fast Food Restaurants at Disney World for 2023 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 quick service spot would you pick for the best in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post DFB Readers Surprised Us With the WINNING Fast Food Spot in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s always a little depressing when a beloved ride closes in Disney World — even if it’s just temporary! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Sometimes the closure is permanent, like Splash Mountain, which is getting re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Other times, ride closures are temporary due to technical issues. And sometimes, rides need to close to get some well-needed maintenance. That’s the case with a ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which just reopened after a months-long closure. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closed in February for a loooong refurbishment. During that time, Disney did some maintenance on the ride and even gave it a few updates. The ride reopened just recently (surprising everyone in the process), so we had to hop on it to see exactly what has changed. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster entrance The premise of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is that you’re stepping into a super-stretch limo thanks to rock band Aerosmith (and the pre-show even shows the iconic band in a recording studio) to go on a thrilling ride through the dark highways of Los Angeles to the tune of Aerosmith’s music. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster So for those of you who are fans of the roller coaster’s soundtrack, we’ve got some great news. The songs are still the same. Note that each coaster train may hear a different song from the playlist, but the songs haven’t changed from those that were played BEFORE the refurbishment. All of you Aerosmith fans can do a collective sigh of relief — the songs are safe! The queue is the same, too! The signs on the ride, though, have had a REFRESH: they’re freshly painted and visibly a lot brighter. Now, as you zoom past the highway signs and curvy palm trees, you can get a clear, bright look at the Imagineering details. Otherwise, though, the ride remains exactly the same. Are you ready to rock? The ride was notorious for breaking down a lot before its lengthy refurbishment, so let’s hope that whatever issues it was previously having have also been fixed. Be sure to check it out the next time you’re in Hollywood Studios — it’s a fan favorite for a reason! We’ll keep you updated on ALL Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB 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 a fan of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster? Let us know in the comments! The post What CHANGED at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster After Lengthy Refurbishment in Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The worst part about Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration being over is that many of the AMAZING 50th Anniversary snacks went away with the celebration. (Looking at you: Pressed Penny Silk Pie, and you, too, Mr. Monte Cristo) Westward Ho But some of our favorites still held on under new names, like the Shimmer and Glimmer Blondie in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (we were SO relieved when we saw it on the menu). Another favorite of ours also stayed on the menu after the celebration ended, so we THOUGHT it might stick around for good, but sadly, as of May 27th, that treat is GONE. Wendell’s Bear Claw at Westward Ho in Magic Kingdom is a traditional bear claw pastry dipped in and filled with chocolate and sprinkled with Hazelnuts. We absolutely LOVED this treat the first time we tried it — it’s simple, but it WORKS. We’ve ordered it many times since then. You know what they say: keep it simple, silly! Wendell’s Bear Claw We were overjoyed when this treat stayed on the menu at Westward Ho even after the 50th Anniversary Celebration ended earlier this year. We even checked the menu recently in May, just to be sure! Still on the Westward Ho physical menu But later in May, we noticed that it was no longer listed on the online menu, which made us nervous. ©Disney So we went to check again, and although it WAS just available at Westward Ho, a Cast Member told us that it would be going away soon. NOOOOO!!!! Well, we have to report that, as of NOW, Wendell’s Bear Claw is completely gone and off the menu. It’s no longer on the online menu for Westward Ho OR the physical menu AT Westward Ho. It’s GONE So if you were hoping to grab it again, we’re sorry, but as far as we know, it’s no longer available anywhere. We’ll keep an eye out, though, to see if something similar pops up, and we’ll be sure to let you know if it does. So stay tuned to DFB for more! We’re all about Disney FOOD here at DFB. We even wrote the book on it! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining in an ebook format you can easily download to your tablet or smartphone. Use code WDW2023 to save 25% on the cover price! Read our Review of Wendell’s Bear Claw 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 sad to see this snack go? Let us know if you got a chance to try it in the comments! The post The DEVASTATING Menu Change in Disney World That Has Us in Tears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve all been there — you’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and you are just VERY overwhelmed. Hollywood Studios Hot, sweaty, and stressed while trying to navigate the park? We experience that almost every day. Been waiting in line for hours at Rise of the Resistance? We bet those feet hurt. That’s why we’re here to share some good (and some not so good) news about Hollywood Studios! We’ll start with the good news — even though it is Memorial Day weekend, Rise of the Resistance has stayed at a pretty manageable average wait time. This is not guaranteed, but hopefully the popular Star Wars ride will not have multi-hour waits if you are visiting soon. On the other hand, Tower of Terror saw a pretty big increase in wait times over the last week increasing by 31%. Take a look at that drop and the rest of the average Disney World wait times below. Magic Kingdom Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time of 69 minutes. Last week the average wait time was 61 minutes, so the time has actually changed to increase this week. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Next, Peter Pan’s Flight averaged 60 minutes, Jungle Cruise averaged 40 minutes, and Space Mountain averaged 45 minutes. After that, average wait times had Haunted Mansion at 34 minutes, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 30 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 29 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 28 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 27 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 25 minutes, and Enchanted Tales with Belle averaged 24 minutes. Astro Orbiter After that, “it’s a small world” averaged 17 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid and Magic Carpets of Aladdin averaged 15 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway and Mickey’s PhilharMagic averaged 13 minutes, The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini averaged 12 minutes, and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover averaged 10 minutes. Journey of the Little Mermaid Next, Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 11 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel and Mad Tea Party averaged 8 minutes. The Enchanted Tiki Room, Carousel of Progress, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, and the Liberty Square Riverboat all averaged 5 minutes. Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree, and Tom Sawyer Island averaged no wait. Why You Should AVOID Magic Kingdom on These 2023 Dates EPCOT Heading over to EPCOT, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure had an average wait time of 56 minutes — this is an increase compared to last week’s average of 52 minutes. Frozen Ever After’s wait time also increased to 58 minutes — that makes these the highest average wait times in the park. Ratatouille Next up is Test Track at 51 minutes, Soarin’ at 25 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 16 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 14 minutes, and Journey into Imagination at 12 minutes. Test Track Then, there is Spaceship Earth at 10 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 9 minutes, and Living with the Land, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 7 minutes. The Seas with Nemo and Friends Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. Why You Should Skip The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival This Year Hollywood Studios Over in Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance’s wait time dipped to 61 minutes this week (compared to 63 minutes last week). Slinky Dog Dash was the highest wait time in the park with a 64-minute average. Slinky Dog Dash Other wait times in the park include Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 45 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 40 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 41 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 38 minutes. Tower of Terror After that, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 22 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 11 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 10 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents and Star Tours – The Adventures Continue averaged 9 minutes. SURPRISE REOPENING: A Hollywood Studios Ride Is BACK Animal Kingdom And last but not least, let’s talk about Animal Kingdom! Avatar Flight of Passage still had the longest average wait time this park this week with 73 minutes. This means the time went up a bit from last week’s 69-minute average. Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Following that, Na’vi River Journey at 59 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 25 minutes, Kali River Rapids averaged 23 minutes, Expedition Everest at 22 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 15 minutes. Dinosaur It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 10 minutes and TriceraTop Spin averaged 5 minutes. Both The Boneyard (which is currently closed for refurbishment) and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail averaged no wait time. 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If you’ve been to Disney World even once, you probably know that rain can literally happen at any given moment. Rainy day at EPCOT The weather can completely disrupt your day, close down rides, and probably leave you soaked and miserable by the end of the day (although we DO have some tips to prepare for the weather). But what if there is a good side to the rain? What if you could score a HUGE discount, but ONLY when it rains in Disney World? Intrigued? Well, we didn’t make that up. For those who don’t know, Basin makes some wonderful soaps, bath bombs, bath salts, body butter, lip balms, and more. And a lot of it is even Disney-themed! You might be familiar with the Basin shop in Disney Springs (there’s one at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, too!) — it’s the perfect place to pick up some sweet-scented soaps. Basin in Disney Springs If you happen to visit EPCOT during a festival, you might pass by a Basin kiosk in the World Showcase. This kiosk is determined to take a rainy day and make it WAY better. Basin kiosk in EPCOT How? By offering a 30% discount when it rains! No, really! When it rains, you can get 30% off ANYTHING EVERYTHING in the store. 30% off EVERYTHING on rainy days Did we mention that there’s even an Orange Bird collection here? You can get an Orange Bird Soap Shaper and Body Butter. How FUN! Orange Bird goodies! So the next time you’re in EPCOT on a rainy day, cheer up! Head to the Basin kiosk, which is located by the Germany Pavilion in World Showcase, and stock up on some bath and body goodies! Isn’t a rainy day the PERFECT time to treat yourself? Stock up on a rainy day! We’ll keep an eye out for more sales like this, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! In the meantime, 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! Does Disney World Close When It Rains? What Should YOU Do? 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 do when it rains in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The Bizarre Discount You Can Get in Disney World When It Rains first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Space Mountain is one of the most ICONIC classic Disney attractions. (And it’s also one of the most back-breaking rides in Tomorrowland — free chiropractic adjustment, anyone?) Space Mountain in Disneyland Space Mountain has experienced its share of highs and lows (pun intended because it’s a ROLLER COASTER ); it’s one of those attractions that’s been around for a LONG time. It initially opened in Disney World in March 1975 and later opened in Disneyland on May 27th, 1977. That means that Disneyland’s Space Mountain is turning 46 years old today, May 27th — and Disneyland is celebrating with a new souvenir and drink. To celebrate Space Mountain’s big day, a new Space Mountain Stainless Steel Bottle is now available filled with a NEW drink (which sounds AMAZING): Passion Fruit Limeade. YUM. The bottle even comes with a Space Mountain strap to give you a hands-free carrying option. ©Disney You can grab the bottle and drink at Alien Pizza Planet for $27.99 via mobile order, as well as at Tomorrowland Lemonade, and Galactic Grill. Fingers crossed that this beverage doesn’t give us that same sick-to-our-stomach feeling we get when we get off Space Mountain! Alien Pizza Planet Oh, and if you’re looking for more new snacks, be sure to stop by Downtown Disney during the month of June for some all-new treats celebrating Black Music History Month. There will also be live music and more activities! If you’re looking for a great tee to wear for your next Disneyland trip, be sure to check out 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! DFB Ready to Ride shirts Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Here Are Disneyland’s 50 Best Hidden Secrets 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 grabbing this Space Mountain souvenir? Let us know in the comments! The post It's Space Mountain's Birthday! Get an EXCLUSIVE Disney Souvenir to Celebrate 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. Summer is here and for many of us, that means vacation time! For many families, summer break is the perfect time to go to DISNEY WORLD, but you’ll need to stock up on a few things before you leave, right? Are you going HERE for the summer? We’ve already given you a good idea of everything you need to put on your packing list, but we’re also keeping an eye out for the best deals. So here are the five BEST Disney deals we recently found on Amazon to get you through your next Disney trip and more. Okay, you need luggage to travel, but if you’re wanting to travel in DISNEY style, you can’t beat this fun American Tourister Minnie Loves Mickey Carry-On. It’s got Mickey and Minnie ALL over it. ©Amazon This is a hard-side piece of luggage, too, so it will protect allllll your belongings. The spinner wheels will make it a BREEZE to get through the airport. Also, it’s currently 60% off! Get the luggage here! Y’all — it can get HOT in Florida, especially in the summer. The most important thing you can do BESIDES staying hydrated is to try and keep your body temperature down as much as possible. That’s why we’re going to recommend bringing these Cooling Towels with you. Trust us — these things are lifesavers. ©Amazon You can now get a 4-pack of these towels for 37% off. They also come in individual bags that you can just hook right onto your backpack or purse! Buy the cooling towels here! Keep the little ones entertained this summer with board games like The Little Mermaid Monopoly. This version of Monopoly takes you under the sea for a fun adventure with the characters and places in The Little Mermaid. ©Amazon Right now, it’s 34 percent off! Get The Little Mermaid Monopoly here! Need a nice water-friendly shoe for your travels? The Crocs x Vera Bradley Slide Sandals could be JUST what you’re looking for. Plus, we KNOW y’all love Crocs AND Vera Bradley. ©Amazon These shoes feature a fun design by Vera Bradley with the comfort of Crocs you all know and love. Oh, and they’re on sale for 50% off! Buy the Crocs x Vera Bradley Sandals here! You’re going to need a good park bag if you’re hitting the parks. We like this Stitch Sling Bag that has artwork of Stitch ALL over it. There’s enough space in this bag for everything you’ll need: your phone, your wallet, your water bottle, and more. ©Amazon It can also be worn as a chest bag or shoulder bag, depending on your preference. Plus, it’s on sale! Get the Stitch Sling Bag While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? Love this t-shirt! 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! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your biggest must-have when traveling to Disney World in the summer? Let us know in the comments! The post The 5 BEST Amazon Deals For Your Next Disney Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a LOT of construction going on in Disney World right now. Between the parks and the resorts, there are construction walls, cranes, and barriers all over the place! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort EPCOT has been under construction for a LONG time as it undergoes a huge transformation. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is building new DVC villas. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been doing some work, too, which impacted a walkway from the resort to Magic Kingdom. Now, we’ve got some good news! The walkway between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Magic Kingdom officially reopened. The path initially opened in 2020 to give guests another way to travel to Magic Kingdom, but all the construction around the resort caused it to close in February 2023. Now, though, the walking path is open again. We checked it out on the Magic Kingdom side and decided to take a stroll over to the Grand Floridian. Sign pointing to the walkway. We followed the sign to take the walkway to the Grand Floridian. The path is nice and wide, but we wish it was a little more shaded — that Florida sun is INTENSE! Here we go. It’s a pretty walk, though, and something to do on a day when it’s not too hot out. You’ve got a nice view of the Seven Seas Lagoon off to the side! It’s a pretty walk The walk is about a mile from Magic Kingdom’s security checkpoint to the Grand Floridian Hotel. We estimate it takes about 15-20 minutes at a regular walking pace. Of course, you could just take your time and enjoy the scenery, too. It’s a pretty walk There are also plenty of lamps if you’re worried about walking at night — there should be plenty of light! The gate at the main bridge locks (closing the walkway) around an hour to an hour and a half after Magic Kingdom closes, so keep that in mind. Of course, you don’t HAVE to walk if you don’t want to. You can still take a boat or the Monorail to Magic Kingdom if that’s what you prefer. (It would certainly save your feet the extra steps!) We’ll keep you updated on all construction at Disney World and how that affects things around the resort, so stay tuned to DFB for more. When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! A Definitive Ranking of EVERY Disney World Hotel 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 taken this walkway to or from Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post A MAJOR Hotel Perk is BACK in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s face it — Walt Disney World is expensive. It’s no secret that your admission tickets to the theme parks will take up a huge chunk of your upcoming vacation budget. If you’ve recently priced admission for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and/or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you know why we’re focused today on helping each other find discounts! Magic Kingdom! It doesn’t matter if you are visiting Disney World for an extended trip or a few days, it’s still a costly vacation. Therefore, you should watch for Disney World Discounts offered to affinity groups, including Disney World Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, Disney Visa Cardholders, Florida Residents, Military, and more! Four-Park Magic Ticket Beginning May 23, 2023, you can purchase a Four-Park Magic Ticket valid for admission June 1 through September 23, 2023. (Blockout dates are July 1-4 and September 1-4, 2023.) Ticket expires 7 days after first use or September 29, 2023, whichever comes first. A theme park reservation is not needed for this ticket. 4-Park Magic Ticket costs $421.74 per person (age 3 and up), tax included. Disney’s Animal Kingdom This is not really a discounted Base ticket, but it does save money for folks who plan to visit each of the four parks for one day with no hopping, since the regular 4-day Base ticket gate prices are $484.67-$673.34 for adults and $465.91-$654.31 for children. It can be purchased from Disney starting May 23, 2023. How Much Does The Food Cost At Disney World in 2023? Advance Purchase Discount ©Disney All regular Walt Disney World tickets, including Base, Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus tickets of 3 days or longer are $21.30 less (tax included) when purchased in advance directly from Disney online or over the phone (versus buying them at Walt Disney World ticket booths, guest services locations or Disney hotel desks). Step By Step: How To Plan a Disney World Trip Florida Resident Ticket Discounts In order to qualify for Florida Resident ticket and annual pass discounts, you have to show proof of residency such as a valid Florida driver’s license or Florida state ID card, showing a Florida address. These tickets and passes are also controlled using a biometric finger scan, to prevent them from being transferred to non-Florida residents. Disney has the system down to a science — trust us, you really can’t buy or use these tickets unless you actually live in Florida! Disney World Theme Park Ticket Cards For a limited time, Florida residents can buy these special 3-day and 4-day tickets, which allow you to visit for one day here and there May 16 through September 29, 2023. Blockout dates are May 26-29; July 1-4 and September 1-4, 2023. Theme park reservations are required. 3-Day Summer Magic Ticket costs $222.59 per person (age 3 and up), tax included. This ticket is similar to a discounted 3-Day Base Ticket, but with a much longer expiration. 4-Day Summer Magic Ticket costs $243.89 per person (age 3 and up). This ticket is similar to a discounted 4-Day Base Ticket, but with a much longer expiration. You can add the Water Park & Sports, Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus options at a significant discount. Water Park & Sports add-on is $37.28, tax included. Park Hopper add-on is $42.60, tax included. Park Hopper Plus add-on is $58.58, tax included. NEW Disney World Ticket DISCOUNT Announced for Florida Residents Military & Civil Service Ticket Discounts Military Salute Tickets for Visits January 1 – December 15, 2023. Active or retired US military personnel may purchase 4-Day or 5-Day Military Salute Tickets which include the Park Hopper option, and can add the Park Hopper Plus option, to be used by themselves, family members (including spouse) or friends. Blockout dates are April 2-15, 2023 and November 19-25, 2023. The 4-Day Military Salute ticket is $349 per ticket + tax. The 4-Day Military Salute ticket with Park Hopper Plus costs $379 per ticket + tax The 5-Day Military Salute ticket is $369 per ticket + tax. The 5-Day Military Salute ticket with Park Hopper Plus costs $399 per ticket + tax No Base Ticket (without the Park Hopper option) is available with this offer. Disney salutes the military! Active duty and retired military, DOD civilian employees and their dependents qualify for discounts on Walt Disney World tickets. The savings mainly come from not paying tax (6.5%). Disney has the right to check ID at the gate. Military personnel may bring in non-military guests with the military discount as long as they accompany the non-military person(s) and at least 50% of the group are qualified for the military discount (i.e., active duty, retired, DOD and dependents). If military personnel purchase tickets and give them as gifts to non-military users that they will not be accompanying, they risk having the recipient denied entry and the tickets confiscated. Discounted military tickets are available through your local base MWR/ITT office. The prices and the exact passes that are available will vary from base to base. HOLD UP. You Can Save HOW MUCH on Your Next Disney World Trip?! Corporate, Government & Other Membership Discounts Employees of large companies, major government agencies, or large membership groups like unions or professional organizations (typically those with 200-plus employees or members) may qualify to purchase discounted Disney World tickets, regardless of whether the company has any direct relationship with Disney. Disney has in recent years cut back substantially on its corporate discounts, so in most cases the prices are no better than the prices available from resellers. But if you work for a large company, it’s worth checking just in case. Remember that most vendors add taxes and fees at the final checkout, so look at the final price, not the teaser price that they list initially. Magic Kingdom’s Parking Entrance Tickets are typically offered through private websites operated by various ticket suppliers such as Tickets at Work and Working Advantage, which exclusively service large organizations. A password is required to access those sites. Check with your company or organization’s benefits department to find out whether your company participates and how to get the password. The Cheapest Way To Go To Disney World in 2023 Canadian Resident Ticket Discounts Select Walt Disney World Park Hopper passes are sold at some CAA offices. The price of Disney tickets purchased in Canada is adjusted periodically to conform to the current exchange rate, so at times it may be possible to time a purchase to benefit from a sudden change in the exchange rate. NEW Exclusive DISCOUNT Announced for Disney Springs-Area Hotel Discount Tickets at Disney World-Area Walmarts There are two Walmarts in Kissimmee, not far from Walt Disney World, each of which offers a ticket center within the store that sells discounted multi-day Disney World tickets. Walmart The Walmart locations do not carry every ticket type. You have to buy the tickets in person — they will not mail them. We recommend calling ahead to confirm prices, hours, and availability. SAVE on Your Disney Vacation with HUGE Hotel Discounts! University of Central Florida Ticket Discounts Students, faculty and staff at University of Central Florida can purchase One Day, One Park Disney World tickets at a significantly reduced rate. There is a limit of 2 tickets per 30 days. Tired of Disney Price Increases? This Loophole Could Save Sam’s Club Members TONS on Park Tickets. AAA and CAA Ticket Discounts The American Automobile Association (AAA) and Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is subdivided into regions, with each region having a different independent affiliated club. Each regional club offers different attraction tickets. Some offer discount Walt Disney World tickets; some don’t. Some don’t have discounts, but offer a free bonus of some kind with the order, and if that bonus has value to you, that can be worth considering. EPCOT Usually, you’ll find that clubs in the southeastern US, especially driving distance from Walt Disney World, are the most likely to offer discount tickets. For the very latest information, you should always call your local club or check their web site to see what they offer. Obviously, you will need to be a member of AAA to get these discounts, but in many cases, a club in one region will allow members in other regions to take advantage of their discounts. It never hurts to ask! All-Star Movies vs. All-Star Music Disney World Resort Guide 2023 Online Travel Agencies Most of the time, the big Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, etc. sell Disney World tickets at full price. Every once in a while, one of them will offer a special deal on one or two tickets as a come-on, to get people to come to their site and hopefully book other things. The tickets available on sale can change from day to day (or hour to hour), but it can be worth checking these sites to see if they have a deal on the specific ticket you want. ALERT! Disney World’s NEW Ticket Deal Is NOW OPEN for Bookings! DFB is the place to find ALL the deals and discounts at Disney World, Disneyland, and more. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! 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 Do you have a cost-saving tip for buying Disney tickets? Share in the comments below!The post Best Deals On Disney World Discount Tickets first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you someone who needs that morning cup of coffee to get going in Disney World? Joffrey’s in Magic Kingdom Or maybe you need that afternoon java pick-me-up to get you through until park close? There are PLENTY of places to get coffee in Magic Kingdom, like Main Street Bakery (a Starbucks location), which almost ALWAYS has long lines. But if it’s Joffrey’s coffee you’re after, you can head to Tomorrowland to visit the Joffrey’s Revive stand. HOWEVER, there is often a long line there, too — so what can you do? Joffrey’s Revive is not the only place to get Joffrey’s coffee in Magic Kingdom! So if you’re looking at a line like this at Joffrey’s Revive… Long line at Joffrey’s in Tomorrowland …you have other options! Bypass that long line at the Revive stand and head on over to Aunty Gravity’s Galactic Goodies to grab a Joffrey’s Cold Brew, a Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican, or a Joffrey’s French Roast. You can even Get a Joffrey’s Cold Brew Float with your choice of coffee! YUM. Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Menu Another spot in Tomorrowland to grab some Joffrey’s is Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Come for the coffee, stay for Sonny Eclipse! Here, you can get a Freshly Brewed Regular Joffrey’s Coffee, as well as a Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee Decaf. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe If you wander into Fantasyland, you can also get your coffee fix. Cheshire Cafe has Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee — both regular and decaf. You can add a flavored syrup (caramel or vanilla) for 50 cents extra. Cheshire Cafe Friar’s Nook has Joffreys French Roast Cold Brew available. Want a hot coffee? Joffrey’s Freshly Brewed Coffee is here, too. Friar’s Nook Gaston’s Tavern has Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee, as well as Joffrey’s French Roast Cold Brew. You can also add flavored syrup here for an additional 50 cents; the choices are Vanilla and Caramel. Gaston’s Tavern menu Pinocchio Village Haus has two cold brew options available: Joffrey’s French Roast Cold Brew and Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew. You can also get Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee here, either regular or decaf. Pinocchio Village Haus If you find yourself in Liberty Square craving some caffeine, head on over to Sleepy Hollow Refreshments for a cup of Joffrey’s Freshly Brewed Coffee — either regular or decaf. You can also get Joffrey’s French Roast Cold Brew. Sleepy Hollow Columbia Harbour House also carries Joffrey’s coffee, including Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee — regular or decaf. Columbia Harbour House You have a few options in Frontierland, too. First, Westward Ho has Joffrey’s Cold Brew and Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee. You also have several different flavored syrup options (for 50 cents each): Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanilla, or a Seasonal Offering. Westward Ho menu You can even get Joffrey’s at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. Here, you can order Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee in either regular or decaf. Pecos Bill You can get the same Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee options at Casey’s Corner on Main Street, U.S.A. Casey’s Corner Finally, head on over to Adventureland and get coffee somewhere you may not have expected it: at Sunshine Tree Terrace! You can get Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew and Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee (regular or decaf). Sunshine Tree Terrace menu So don’t wait in those long coffee lines if you don’t have to. You’ll find coffee ALL over Magic Kingdom if you must know where to look. We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2023 to get 25% off! Check Out Our Ultimate Guide to Coffee in Magic Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Where’s your go-to coffee spot in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post Coffee Hack: Get Joffrey's Drinks WITHOUT a Long Line in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Japanese brand recently set a world record for the most expensive ice cream! Nothing like a good ‘ol Mickey Premium Bar! What can we say, we LOVE a good ice cream treat! We’re constantly sampling different ice creams around Disney World, from the ultra-unique flavors at Salt & Straw in Disney Springs to the gigantic concoctions at Beaches & Cream. But even the most outrageous ice cream creations in Disney World have nothing on the price tag of the world’s most expensive ice cream! If you thought the $36 price tag on the massive Kitchen Sink Sundae at Beaches & Cream was a budget buster, then hang on to your wallets! Kitchen Sink Okay, now that everyone has braced themselves, here we go — the Japanese brand Cellato recently broke the Guinness World Record for the most expensive ice cream with a dessert that costs nearly 873,400 yen or $6,696! The ice cream is named byakuya — “white night” in Japanese — and it’s made with rare white truffles, edible gold leaves, and natural cheeses. The company describes the super pricy dessert as “rich in taste and texture,” and they recommend pairing it with sake or a glass of French white wine. Now that’s one fancy ice cream! ©Guinness World Records If you’re on the hunt for something indulgent that’s a little more budget-friendly on your next trip to Disney World, we LOVE the ice cream treats at L’Artisan des Glaces in EPCOT’s France Pavilion! The Ice Cream Martini and Croque Glace are a few of our faves. Pina Colada Ice Cream Martini So what do ya think, are you ready to treat yourself to the ULTIMATE ice cream indulgence?? We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more food news from Disney and beyond, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest delicious updates! The Kitchen Sink & More of the BEST Ice Cream Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s the most expensive treat you’ve ever tried? Share with us in the comments! The post If You Thought Mickey Bars Were Overpriced, Wait Til You See ,696 Ice Cream 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might think you’ve got Disney “figured out.” You’re a Disney expert, right? You’ve been dozens of times and can walk the parks with a blindfold on. But, whether you’re a new visitor or repeat guest, there are some NEW PROBLEMS you need to be prepared for. Magic Kingdom No, it’s not the Park Pass system (though that will be changing in 2024). And it’s not Mobile Order struggles (though some of the system has changed recently in a way that can make things easier). Today we’re tackling 2 other things that could throw you off if you’re not totally ready for them. 1 — Virtual Queue Stress If you were hoping to sleep in late on your Disney World days, you might need to rethink that plan. Rope dropping (getting to the parks before they even open) and getting to the parks early in general can often help you get on the popular rides with shorter waits. But there’s another reason why you’ll want to wake up EXTRA early in Disney World — virtual queues. Virtual queues are currently in place for both Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (EPCOT) and TRON Lightcycle / Run (Magic Kingdom). Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind For either/both of these rides, you’ll join the virtual queue using the My Disney Experience app. Make sure you have that app downloaded and fully set up AHEAD of your trip. You’ll want to make sure you’ve set up your account, linked your tickets/hotel reservations, and that ALL of the members of your party have either set up their accounts and linked their information or you’ve set up the friends and family accounts for them. You want to make sure you can access EVERYONE’s information so one person can make virtual queue selections for the whole party. TRON Here are the basic rules for the Guardians of the Galaxy virtual queue: The first sign-up time opens at 7AM — you don’t need to be in the park at that time to join but you do need an EPCOT park pass The second sign-up time opens at 1PM — you NEED to be in EPCOT at that time to join the virtual queue There may be an additional sign-up time at 6PM on days when Extended Evening Hours is offered at EPCOT — you don’t need to be in EPCOT to join at that time but you must qualify for Extended Evening Hours (staying at a Disney deluxe hotel, deluxe villa, or one of the other qualifying hotels) Guardians queue Here are the basic rules for the TRON virtual queue: The first sign-up time opens at 7AM — you don’t need to be in the park at that time to join but you do need a Magic Kingdom park pass The second sign-up time opens at 1PM — you NEED to be in Magic Kingdom at that time to join the virtual queue There may be an additional sign-up time at 6PM on days when Extended Evening Hours is offered at Magic Kingdom — you don’t need to be in Magic Kingdom to join at that time but you must qualify for Extended Evening Hours (staying at a Disney deluxe hotel, deluxe villa, or one of the other qualifying hotels) TRON Lightcycle / Run at night These are both really popular rides and they do NOT offer standby queues. So if you’re hoping to get on them, the virtual queue is one of your only options (your other option is to buy an Individual Lightning Lane for the rides). So here are a few tips. First, be aware that these virtual queues exist and review those rules a dozen times before your trip arrives. If you’re aware of the rules and know what to do to sign up for the virtual queues, it’ll make life a LOT easier. TRON Lightcycle / Run Second, know that the virtual queue spots can fill up FAST at that 7AM drop for both rides. You’ll need to decide which ride you want to prioritize, get a Park Pass for the appropriate park (do this well in advance of your trip), and then be ready to join that queue as soon as the 7AM sign-up time drops. TRON: Lightcycle / Run If you don’t get a spot, then you can try again at 1PM. We’ve found that the virtual queue spots for BOTH rides have (at times) been available for much longer periods of time at the 1PM drop time. Sometimes the virtual queue spots have even been available well past the 2PM park hopping time. That means that you could (theoretically) join the virtual queue for Cosmic Rewind at the 7AM spot, ride the attraction, hop to Magic Kingdom, and (if they’re still available) get a virtual queue spot for TRON and ride it that afternoon/evening. (Or do the reverse, riding TRON first and then hopping to ride Cosmic Rewind.) Cosmic Rewind queue If you want to tackle both rides in one day, another option is to purchase the Individual Lightning Lane option for one or both rides. You could buy the option for both rides to “guarantee” a spot (rather than chance it with the virtual queues). Or perhaps just buy the Individual Lightning Lane for one ride and use the virtual queue for the other. If you only buy it for one ride, we recommend buying the Individual Lightning Lane for the ride located in the park you’ll be hopping to at 2PM. If not, you run the risk that you hop to that park and the virtual queue has already filled up by the time you arrive. TRON virtual queue and Lightning Lane signs There are some considerations you’ll want to keep in mind. One of our reporters shared that they recently used the virtual queue for TRON and bought an Individual Lightning Lane for Cosmic Rewind and had ZERO regrets. While the virtual queue for Cosmic Rewind was still open when they hopped to the park at 2PM, the callback time was an estimated 6.5 HOURS. Since they had purchased a Lightning Lane, however, they already had selected a time that worked for them so they weren’t tied to that. We have found that the return line for Cosmic Rewind can get longer the later you get called back, so an Individual Lightning Lane can be particularly helpful Tap Point for Lightning Lane entrance for Cosmic Rewind Another tip is to purchase an Individual Lightning Lane for TRON if you want to make sure you can ride the attraction at night, which is when it has those EPIC light effects. You could wait until the 1PM sign-up time to join the virtual queue for that day, but you’d run the risk that you won’t be able to get a spot at that time and thus are totally unable to ride the attraction. But remember, Individual Lightning Lanes go on sale to all Disney World hotel guests EARLIER than everyone else. Individual Lightning Lanes are available to purchase at 7AM for Disney World hotel guests, but not until park open for all others. So you may want to consider staying at a Disney World hotel for that added perk if buying an Individual Lightning Lane for one of these particular rides is important to you. Cosmic Rewind Queue Is it necessary to stay at a hotel and get this early access? Not necessarily, but it can help. For TRON in particular, if you want to make sure you can select an Individual Lightning Lane time for the evening, you may want to stay at a qualifying hotel to give yourself the best chance of snagging one of those. Most of the time, you’ll still find that the Cosmic Rewind and TRON Individual Lightning Lanes are available to buy at park open, but TRON did start to sell out before that (sometimes) around Spring Break, so if you’ll be visiting during a busy season, staying at a hotel could give you an advantage there too. Cosmic Rewind Vehicle Magnet The key here is to know the virtual queue rules, set up a plan of attack for the rides you want to get on that have virtual queues, and be prepared to make your selections/purchases as soon as those times drop! Click here for our full page on virtual queues 2 — Genie+ Surge Pricing The other problem you want to prepare for is Genie+ pricing. Individual Lightning Lanes have always been subject to surge pricing, but starting in October of 2022, the “standard” Genie+ service became subject to surge pricing too. As a reminder, the “standard” Genie+ service lets you pay one price per day (that price varies each day) to make Lightning Lane selections at many of Disney World’s rides one ride at a time. Select popular rides are NOT available via the standard Genie+ service — for those, you need to buy an Individual Lightning Lane to skip the standby line. Genie+ The “standard” Genie+ service used to be a set $15 per person per day. Now, that price varies depending on the date you’ll be visiting — meaning it can be MUCH more expensive on peak busy days. We’ve seen the price rise to as high as $35 per person. So if you’ll be visiting Disney World soon, don’t expect Genie+ to be the same price each day of your trip. It may be $22 one day, $25 the next, and up to $30 by the end of your trip. To be extra safe, you may want to budget around $35 (or $40) per person per day for each day you plan to use Genie+ on your trip. If it ends up being cheaper, then that’s money back to your budget (or wallet). But if it ends up being around that price, then you’re mentally and fiscally prepared. Lightning Lane Some of the months with the MOST expensive Genie+ days have been November (particularly around Thanksgiving), December (especially around Christmas and New Year’s Eve), and March/April (with Spring Break in full force). Kali River Rapids Lightning Lane Of course, other months can have expensive Genie+ days too, particularly around holiday periods. So if you’ll be planning a trip to Disney World in the future, be sure to check and see if it falls around a holiday. If it does, expect Genie+ surge pricing to be in effect. If you can, consider rearranging the dates of your trip to be away from holiday periods so as to take advantage of (likely) lower Genie+ prices. And those are just 2 of the big problems you’ll need to prepare for in Disney World. Whether they impact your wake-up time, budget, or other plans, you’ll want to take these into account so you’re as prepared for your trip as possible. Want more Disney trip planning advice? Check out our ULTIMATE guide to planning a Disney World vacation. And don’t forget to pick up our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. Grab the DFB Guide! We’ve compiled all of our BEST tips and tricks from years of Disney World travel into one eBook that you can download to your tablet or smartphone and take with you! We’re offering our readers 25% off with code WDW2023.  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 some big problems you’ve encountered in Disney World? Tell us in the comments. 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Get ready to celebrate the release of an upcoming new Pixar movie in STYLE! ©Pixar The new Disney/Pixar movie Elemental is set to debut on June 16th. And if you’re already excited about repping the brand-new characters from the film, we’ve got good news — we spotted some new Elemental merch in the parks today, including a unique pair of ears! This morning, we swung by EPCOT’s Creations Shop to see if there were any new arrivals, and we weren’t disappointed. In preparation for the June release of Elemental, new merch has dropped featuring the characters from the film! Creations Shop in EPCOT The first thing that caught our eye was the Elemental Ears, that star two of the main characters — Ember and Wade — on the front. Since the theme of the movie is centered around the elements, a flame and a wave are positioned in the center of the ears, right where lots of other designs have a bow instead. Elemental Ears! Both the headband and the back of the ears are covered in an all-over print with images representing the different elements. You can add these unique new ears to your collection for $34.99! Elemental Ears Pattern We also found new plushes of some of the main characters, like Ember… Ember Plush …Wade… Wade Plush …Clod… Clod Plush …and Gale! The plushes are all available for $22.99. Gale Plush Plus, there’s also an Elemental Figurine Set for $29.99! Figurine Set And last but not least, we spotted this Elemental Water Bottle that we had previously seen at Disney Springs as well for $22.99. Water Bottle We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more new Elemental merch as the movie’s release date approaches, so stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest finds around the Disney parks! VIDEO: NEW TRAILER Released for Disney x Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Movie! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite Pixar movie? Share with us in the comments! The post Disney's New Ears are on FIRE...Literally! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s an exciting time to be a fan of The Little Mermaid. Live-Action Ariel Meet-And-Greet The new live-action The Little Mermaid movie is now playing in theaters, there’s a ton of NEW Ariel merchandise, AND the live-action version of Ariel is now meeting guests in Disney World. However, you might notice that there are TWO Ariel meet-and-greet experiences in Disney World, and the My Disney Experience app has changed how it lists these experiences. Yes, you have a chance to meet TWO versions of Ariel in Disney World right now — the animated version of the character meets guests in Magic Kingdom AND the new live-action version of Ariel is meeting guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Animated Ariel in Magic Kingdom To differentiate between the two, you might notice a change made in the My Disney Experience app. The animated version of Ariel says, “Ariel (From the Animated Story).” You’ll find this meet and greet in Magic Kingdom at Ariel’s Grotto in Fantasyland. ©Disney The live-action meet-and-greet says, “Ariel (From the Live-Action Story).” This meet and greet is in the Walt Disney Presents building at Hollywood Studios. ©Disney So if you’re looking out for a specific version of Ariel in Disney World, look for that differentiation. Also, if you’re wanting to celebrate all things Little Mermaid, be sure to check out all the NEW mermaid-inspired treats in the parks. We’ll continue to keep you updated on ALL things Disney World, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more. In the meantime, have you seen the DFB Ariel’s Favorite Things Gear? Ariel’s Favorite Things Tee We’ve got tees, totes, accessory pouches, a dress, and more! Melissa McCarthy Reveals SECRETS About Disney’s New ‘Little Mermaid’ Movie — Check It Out! 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 looking forward to meeting the live-action Ariel in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Something Has CHANGED On The My Disney Experience App first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you go to Disney World, how do you travel? ©Norse Airways Although some of us are close enough to drive to Disney World, most of us fly, especially those of us who live far from Florida or even outside the United States. The good news is that Orlando International Airport has been adding new flights and airlines to its roster a LOT lately. Now, ANOTHER new airline is offering flights to Orlando. This news is for those of you who live in the U.K.: Norse Atlantic Airways is now offering nonstop flights from London Gatwick Airport to (and from) Orlando International Airport. Norse is a relatively new low-cost airline offering flights to and from Europe. Like other low-cost airlines, the lowest fares mean that you will need to pay extra for any meals served on your flights, as well as pay fees for checked luggage and additional carry-on bags (economy fares only include one bag that fits under the seat). However, premium seats are available, although these will typically cost a little more money. ©Norse Airways If you’re looking for a way to get to Orlando from London on a budget, though, it may be worth it to check fares on Norse to see if you can score a good deal. Before you fly to Disney World, though, be sure you take a look at our ULTIMATE Disney World packing list. You’d be surprised at what you might need before you head to the Most Magical Place on Earth, but don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. We’ll continue to keep an eye on everything going on with Orlando International Airport, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! 2 Things That Shocked Us About the Orlando Airport 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 traveled to Disney World from the U.K.? Which airline did you use? Let us know in the comments! The post An Ultra-Low Fare Airline Just Added Nonstop Flights at Orlando Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently, Disney announced that it would be closing the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. Characters on the Starcruiser The hotel that isn’t REALLY a hotel, but instead an interactive Star Wars experience, is set to have its final voyage from September 28th-30th. After Disney made the announcement, new bookings were temporarily closed. However, booking opened back up on May 26th. Then, later that same day, reservations were no longer available. Reservations for the Starcruiser’s final voyage were marked “Unavailable” before booking reopened to the general public — that may be because Disney allowed guests with reservations AFTER the closure date to reschedule. There were some bookings available early on May 26th, but later, Disney shared a message on the Galactic Starcruiser website stating that the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser is unavailable for new bookings. ©Disney However, the message did indicate that a limited number of rooms could become available for new bookings “from time to time.” Disney urges guests to continue checking the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser website for any new availability. Who knows, maybe there will be some cancelations! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Atrium When the news first broke, Disney released a statement about the Galactic Starcruiser’s closure: “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is one of our most creative projects ever and has been praised by our guests and recognized for setting a new bar for innovation and immersive entertainment. This premium, boutique experience gave us the opportunity to try new things on a smaller scale of 100 rooms, and as we prepare for its final voyage, we will take what we’ve learned to create future experiences that can reach more of our guests and fans.” Galactic Starcruiser Room Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, further explained why the experience is closing. “It’s essentially a spaceship that guests board, themed out to feel exactly like Star Wars. Our Imagineers did an incredible job pulling this asset together, and our guests gave it very high ratings.” He added, ” “It didn’t perform exactly like we wanted it to perform, so we decided that we’re going to sunset this in September.” Characters on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser If bookings do open back up, note that it’s not expected that Disney will offer any discounts for the final voyages on the Galactic Starcruiser. A two-day voyage starts at $4,809 for two guests staying in a Standard Cabin. We’ll continue to keep an eye on bookings for the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser and when more may become available, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information The Star Wars Hotel Is CLOSING Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) for Breakfast at the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you looking to book one of the final voyages on the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments! The post Reservations Now SOLD OUT for Disney World's Star Wars Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Hi, Ariel! A brand new meet-and-greet, extended show closures, more info about the upcoming passholder days, and more! All the latest Disney news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. Check out all of the week’s big news in our video below! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest News: Live-Action Ariel in the Parks, Ride Reopenings, A Popular Show Still Closed & More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to EPCOT, one of the major appeals is the opportunity to experience the seasonal festivals that allow visitors to try new foods, watch some seasonal shows, and buy themed merchandise. Food & Wine Festival EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival takes place yearly throughout the late summer and fall harvest seasons, bringing hearty eats to each of the festival booths, as well as concerts, games, and a food-inspired race weekend. While this is a fan-favorite festival for many, it might be worth skipping this year for some. The 2023 Food and Wine Festival will take place from July 27th through November 18th, and this year, we see good reason to potentially skip the festival entirely. If you’re deciding whether or not to visit this year, make sure to take these important details into consideration! CommuniCore Hall and Plaza May or May Not Be Complete Disney announced that CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, a dedicated festival area would arrive to EPCOT in late 2023, where visitors could visit a central location to experience festival offerings. Alongside the Hall will be the Plaza, which will allow guests to experience booths, concerts, and vendors in one central location. This is set to be located in World Celebration. CommuniCore Hall Construction in May 2023 However, it’s currently May and we don’t yet have an opening timeline or any hints as to when the Hall and Plaza could open. Many Disney fans were looking forward to potentially experiencing this update as part of the Food and Wine Festival this year, but it seems that the chances could be slim. Of course, Disney could always surprise us with news of an opening timeline at any point! There Might Not Be Seminars and Demos This Year In the past, Culinary Demos, Beverage Seminars, Food and Beverage Pairings, and Mix It! Make It! Seminars were typically offered from year to year, allowing visitors to experience the festival in a unique way. Demonstrations available in 2019 However, Disney hasn’t yet confirmed details of any demos or seminars that might pop up this year, which does have us slightly concerned that there might not be any this year. Of course, Disney could surprise us and announce the return of these at any time, but we’ll just have to wait and see! We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all festival news, so make sure to follow along for more! Click here to see everything CONFIRMED for the 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival WE WASTED MONEY SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO. Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting the Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You Should Skip The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Faren Collins is living out a longshot Disney dream of hers as the voice of the new TRON ride at Magic Kingdom Park.View the full article

Disney World is a dream vacation destination for many reasons. Animal Kingdom There are delicious snacks, thrilling rides, and even baby animals. Baby animals might seem like a random addition to that list, but the topic is fresh on our minds. Why? Well, because Disney just welcomed an all new baby to the growing family of animals that roam in the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Dr. Mark Penning is Disney’s Vice President of the Animals, Science, and Environment department. He recently took to Instagram to announce the arrival of Penny, a baby yellow-backed duiker calf who was born to her mom Pearl. ©Disney “This birth is truly special to me, as yellow-backed duikers are one of my favorite animals,” Dr. Mark said on Instagram. The birth of Penny is a huge milestone for Disney, as the last yellow-backed duiker who was born in their care was over 20 years ago. There are all sorts of animals that you might spot! Disney worked together with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan to introduce this species to Disney World visitors. You can spot several animals on Kilimanjaro Safaris Dr. Mark said that mom and baby are backstage now, but that visitors can expect to see Penny and Pearl on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail later this summer! Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail We can’t wait to see Penny and her mom! We love when new baby animals arrive on the scene at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We’ll make sure to keep you updated with more Animal Kingdom news, and more Disney news in general! Make sure to follow along for more! Click here to see more baby animals at Disney World! Do you love seeing the animals while visiting Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Guess What — This Is the BEST Disney News You’ll See All Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’re probably familiar with the holiday season in Disney World — but there’s another season that Disney fans dread. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is closed It’s refurbishment season — when Disney World closes down a ride or experience here and there for routine maintenance or other updates. One iconic Hollywood Studios ride has been closed for quite a while, but that has all changed now because Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has REOPENED in this park! Back in December 2022, we shared that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith would be closing on February 20th, 2023, for a long refurbishment. Disney didn’t share an official opening date, but we spoke with a Cast Member who said it would reopen sometime in the summer of 2023. And now, it looks like that day has finally arrived! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster entrance This reopening came as a big surprise, as Disney never announced the specific reopening date. But while we were walking through Hollywood Studios today, we noticed that the outdoor queue for the coaster was set up, which hasn’t happened since it closed in February. We asked a Cast Member who told us that they were hoping to open up the ride today. The queue is up! Sure enough, the coaster opened back up later in the day! Although it never showed as open on the My Disney Experience app, people were able to go inside and ride (with pretty short wait times, too!). Thanks to DFB reader @What.if.Disney.World on Instagram for letting us know about the opening and sending this picture! what.if.disney.world Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has infamously broken down for several days in a row in the past, so hopefully, this refurbishment helps with some of those technical difficulties. Back in July of 2022, a Cast Member told us that the ride hasn’t had a full refurbishment since the parks reopened in 2020 — this is likely the reason for the length of the refurb. We’re ready to ride! When it comes to planning your next Disney World trip, staying informed and knowing about the latest closures and ride refurbishments can make all the difference. Click here for our COMPLETE month-by-month guide on how to plan a Disney World vacation. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from around Disney World and more, and check out our full refurbishment calendar below! Check out more Disney World closures and refurbishments 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 your favorite Hollywood Studios ride? Tell us in the comments. The post SURPRISE REOPENING: A Hollywood Studios Ride Is BACK first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We found a few new treats around Disney World that are celebrating the release of The Little Mermaid live-action movie, and between all these new snacks and all the other new experiences popping up in the parks, we’ve been BUSY! Cinderella Castle We’ve been floundering around and hanging out with Ariel at her new meet and greet, catching the latest sneak peek of The Little Mermaid in Hollywood Studios, and trying out the latest PhotoPass filters, and now it’s time to take a snack break! A few new treats have arrived in the Magic Kingdom so we decided to pick them up and give them a try! Let’s dive into a few of these new treats found around the parks. First up, let’s check out the Divinely Diabolical Milkshake! What an EPIC name, right? Divinely Diabolical This treat consists of a cookies and cream milkshake with a chocolate drizzle and purple whip cream, topped with white chocolate crisp pearls, and a chocolate seashell. We picked this one up at The Friar’s Nook in Magic Kingdom for $7.99. As for the taste, well…it’s a classic cookies and cream milkshake. So if you’re a fan of cookies and cream milkshakes, it’s a nice (and pretty!) spin on an old classic. Sooo much whipped cream! That said, the whipped cream was just too much for us and it was so sweet. It’s a fairly decent size, but we questioned the pricing on this one since it’s basically just a cookies and cream milkshake. If you’re not a fan of chocolate, we recommend you pass on this one. Click here to see the NEW live-action Ariel meet and greet Up next, we tried the Part of Your World treat! Part of Your World cone This dessert came from Storybook Treats at Magic Kingdom, just down the way from where we picked up the last snack. It’s made of strawberry dole whip and purple cheesecake soft serve, topped with white chocolate crisp pearls and a chocolate seashell served in a blue cone. This colorful cone cost us $6.29. Oh, no! It’s melting fast. This cone is super bright and cute, but you have to eat FAST! This one melted ridiculously quickly, and it really was a bummer to see it melt right before our eyes. We were also left questioning where the purple cheesecake flavor was because we had a hard time distinguishing it from the rest of the flavors. That was fast! Overall, these new treats added for the debut of The Little Mermaid live-action film really didn’t knock our socks off with their execution (or their favoring) and left us with so many questions. So here’s our verdict: if you’re someone that can eat ice cream really fast and you like strawberry flavors, we say go for it! If you’re not into strawberry (or very sweet) flavors, we think it’d be best to pass on this one. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! 18 NEW Disney Treats Are Coming SOON 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 trying these new treats in Magic Kingdom? Tell us which one is top of your list in the comments below! The post We Have To WARN You about This New Disney World Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love surprises — especially in Disney World! EPCOT When it comes to Disney World construction projects, things are almost always a mystery. When will things open? When will they close? It’s often pretty hard to guess! During our most recent trip to EPCOT, we stumbled upon a surprise soft opening over by Test Track! The Refreshment Station in EPCOT had a soft opening! Without a little context, you might not be able to place this snack spot (admittedly, the history of this location is a little confusing!). Refreshment Station was formerly known as Cool Wash, and you can find it over by Test Track. It’s open! This spot opens and closes seasonally, and sometimes it is used as a shaded area to eat your festival snacks! In the past, we’ve ordered Create-Your-Own Slushies here. Here’s what it looked like back when it was known as Cool Wash in 2021. Cool Wash It’s a mysterious location, so when we noticed that it closed for refurbishment, we couldn’t wait to see what would be on the new menu! During the soft opening, there were two frozen slushy flavors available: Coca-Cola and Fanta Banana. Here’s a look at the menu during the soft opening Good news! The toppings are back, too! You can get Pop Rocks, rock candy, gummy worms, and other candies on any slushy on the menu. Oh, and those toppings are FREE to add to your drink — woohoo! Look at all those toppings! Now, both the Coca-Cola slushy and the Fanta Banana slushy are not new to this location. We’ve seen these flavors available at previous EPCOT festivals. In fact, we’ve even tried SPIKED slushies here in the past. Looks like there’s room for one more flavor in the machines — we’ll keep our eyes out! The Fanta Banana Frozen Slushy is topped with caramel and blueberries. It’s available for $6. Fanta Banana Slushy It may sound a little strange, but we ended up really enjoying this treat! It was nice and light and refreshing. The caramel topping wasn’t super noticeable, but it went well with that sweet banana flavor. (It sunk to the bottom, though, so we didn’t really taste it at first) YUM! This is a great kid-friendly treat that is perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day! If you love banana-flavored treats, give this a try! If you’re not a fruit lover, you can skip this one. This was a fun surprise! We were happy to see this spot open once again; look out for the official opening date in the near future! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! We Were SHOCKED By Which Disney World Fast Food Restaurants You Love The Most 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 a frozen slushy here? Let us know in the comments! The post An EPCOT Snack Stand Has Reopened After a LONG Closure 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. When it comes to Disney home decor, we know that there are some strong opinions. Disney home decor While some Disney fans may be okay with having popcorn buckets on display and walls full of Minnie ears, others want to be a little more discreet with their nods to the mouse. And that’s totally okay! There are plenty of ways to decorate low-key with Disney decor, and one of the best is with a Disney-inspired rug. Ruggable is known for having fandom-inspired rugs and mats that tend to be on the inconspicuous side. And right now, the site is having a big Memorial Day sale! You can get up to 20% off sitewide by using the code MD23 at checkout. There are several great options available for Disney fans, including this Toy Story Terrene Vintage Rug with nods to the film hidden throughout. You can spot symbols for Woody, Buzz, and even Pizza Planet if you look closely! ©Ruggable These rugs are pretty customizable, and you can order them in a variety of sizes as well as different “pile” levels and with different types of cushions. Get one now while it’s on sale! Shop the Toy Story Rug Here! If you want something a bit more feminine, there’s the Minnie Floral Multicolor Rug with “hidden” Minnie Mouse heads. This one is a tad more on the “obviously Disney” side, but it’s still chill enough to go in your living space. ©Ruggable It has a soft pastel color scheme and it’s decked out in pretty florals. You could also get this one in the “rosewood” color, which is a bit more on the pink side. Shop the Minnie Mouse Rug Here! They’ve also got something for Star Wars fans! Ruggable has an entire collection of rugs and doormats inspired by the movies and tv shows, including this Grogu Trellis Sage Green Rug. ©Ruggable The design is very low-key with the white Grogu-shaped heads on a green background. You can also customize this design to fit your space and needs! Shop the Grogu Rug Here! And finally, we’ve got a SUPER design! This Marvel Damask Charcoal Rug has hidden superhero faces and symbols throughout. You’ll only notice if you look close! ©Ruggable You can order this design in charcoal, stone, or sage green. The muted colors won’t draw too much attention, but you’ll still be repping your favorite film franchise right in plain sight. Get the Marvel Heroes Rug Here! Those are some of the rugs you can get on sale right now! We’ll keep you updated if more discounts are announced or if we find more great Disney merchandise deals. 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! The Best Disney World Souvenirs for Every Budget — 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 Which rug would you buy? Tell us in the comments! The post The Ultimate Disney Home Decor is Now On SALE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love a good binge-watching session as much as the next person. ©Disney And when it comes to streaming some of our favorites from the Disney media library, Disney+ seems to be the best place to go. So why is Disney streaming struggling? Disney owns so many media options, now. You can watch the classic Disney films and Disney Channel shows, not to mention the libraries from Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and Fox. ©Disney Despite this, during its first quarter 2023 earnings report, Disney confirmed that Disney Plus lost subscribers for the first time in its history. Between October and December 2022, the streaming platform’s global user base shrunk by 2.4 million. So what happened? When you look at the breakdown, domestic Disney+ subscribers (in the U.S. and Canada) increased from 46.4 million to 46.6 million, and international subscribers (excluding Disney+ Hotstar) increased as well. With Disney+ alone, the subscriber count went from 102.9 million to 104.3 million. Not a huge increase, but an increase nonetheless. ©Disney The main problem area is with Disney+ Hotstar (only available in international markets). The service lost 6% of its subscribers in the past quarter, dropping from 61.3 million to 57.5 million total. So technically, no losses from Disney+ directly in the domestic markets, even though the overall number has decreased. As far as ESPN+ and Hulu go, both of those services are up in subscriber count as well, with 24.9 million and 48 million, respectively. ©Disney Why are Disney+ subscribers mad enough to cancel their subscriptions? Let’s look at some factors. The first factor could be Disney’s political stance. The trend to cancel Disney+ and Disney World in domestic markets has originated from people who are expressing their frustration with Disney’s views. And this comes from both sides of the political spectrum. There is the conservative side that expresses concern that Disney is using its media platform to promote a “woke” agenda. And then there is the flip side of the coin, with communities feeling that Disney has failed to adequately or openly include LGBTQ+ representation or the stories of other marginalized peoples. Turning Red Preview In this same vein, Disney Plus also provides limited content for audiences beyond America/Europe. There’s the problem that Disney Plus doesn’t really cater to Indian or Southeast Asian audiences, which is the largest market for media consumption. When families don’t see stories that reflect their culture, communities, or families, then that appeal will likely decline, as we have already seen. The second factor is also the rate of new, unique content releases. Though Disney Plus continues to release shows every few months, many of them have not had the draw or popularity of The Mandalorian or Hawkeye. Series and shows like Extraordinary, Willow, and Limitless with Chris Hemsworth are not the subscriber drivers, or even user retainers Disney needs them to be. If people don’t believe they’re getting value for money, they’re more likely to cancel their subscriptions. 1988 Willow Poster ©Disney The final factor is the price tag. The ongoing cost-of-living concern means consumers are being more careful about what they spend their money on. Last year in the UK, two million people canceled their subscriptions to streamers, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney Plus. With people tightening the purse strings, streaming subscriptions are falling across the board. ©Disney We got some interesting quotes from that Quarter 1 earnings call as well. Bob Iger noted that they “can’t get growth without growing subscribers, but we’re looking to grow quality subscribers that are loyal.” Iger also noted that they’re looking to “lean more into our core franchises and our brands” and “rebalance marketing of the platform versus marketing of the programs.” It looks like we’ve got some changes on the horizon! NEWS: Disney Adding Hulu Content to Disney+ App Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you have a Disney+ subscription? What do you think about its current library of content? Let us know in the comments below! The post Why People Are Mad At Disney Plus Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article