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It’s National Barbecue Day: what are you eating to celebrate? If you’ve visited Walt Disney World Resort recently, chances are you’ve chowed down on some tasty eats prepared by Chef Assistants Conrad Thelwell or Rich Morrow. With a combined 36 years working at Disney, they’ve made an enormous impact on our culinary community — and I had the […]View the full article

Sure, the Disney World theme parks are fun…but the HOTELS are where it’s at! Polynesian Village Resort Staying at a Disney World hotel allows you to get into the parks early and stay late (and these perks have been extended through 2024!) and they provide free transportation to the parks. Not only that, but many have restaurants that are destinations on their own, and new upgrades are being added constantly. Now, it looks like the booking process for Disney World hotels will be getting a major overhaul! Thanks to a DFB reader, we got a look at a new email sent by Disney regarding hotel rooms. The email says, “We wanted to let you know that we are making some changes to our resort room type names in order to make it simpler for you to choose the room you want in the future.” Not every Disney hotel is for everybody — that’s why it’s important to make a list of your needs, wants, and priorities! To help, you can get our list of the BEST Disney World hotels and where to avoid below. Disney also released a statement to travel agents about the upcoming changes. “Effective later this month, and including all 2024 reservations, the names of some room categories at Deluxe Resorts will be simplified,” Disney said. There will be three new categories — resort view, water view, and theme park view. Grand Floridian Disney continued by saying that this change will “focus on the guest experience at check-in as we assign rooms and prioritize specific requests.” Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Currently, there are many different categories of room types. We took a look at the Wilderness Lodge room types as an example and saw many different names including standard view, nature view, courtyard view, and nature fireworks view. A look at the current room types at Wilderness Lodge However, based on some of our experiences, this change could make picking rooms more complicated. For example, one time we booked a “water view” room thinking that we would be overlooking a lagoon. When we got to our room, though, we noticed the view was of a random fountain instead…so if that starts happening again, Disney could have difficulty with complaints. Disney’s Riviera Resort Entrance We’ll keep an eye out for these changes and help break them down when they hit the Disney World website. Keep following DFB for more updates! The Disney World Hotel Rule You Can’t Afford to Break Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels 9 Ways Your Disney World Hotel Stay Will Be Different in 2023 Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? The 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One is Talking About See Why You Might BAIL on Your Disney World Hotel A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Are Disney World Hotel Perks Worth the Hefty Price Tag? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post CHANGES Made to Hotel Booking Process at 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. Traveling to Disney World can be rough, especially if you’re carrying lots of luggage with you! Traveling soon? Sometimes we get so caught up worrying about what we’re going to do when we get to our destination, that we completely forget to find the right bags to pack! As baggage fees increase, we know many of you are looking for bags you can back to avoid checking a suitcase. We’re rounding up some travel backpacks that are designed to pack a ton of stuff, but will be easy to carry through the airport and onto your flight! 8% Off This Coowoz Large Travel Backpack! ©Amazon This bag is tough! It’s made of waterproof durable polyester that allows for good air permeability and heat dissipation with two padded shoulder straps. It also offers lightweight carrying and reinforcement to help relieve the pressure on your shoulders and helps keep you cool when you carry it for a long time. ©Amazon And there are a few cool hidden features to check out around the sides and inside compartments — like the hidden USB charging port. ©Amazon And it’s great for traveling, as it will sit on your carry-on luggage with ease! ©Amazon View On Amazon! 30% Off This Vancropak Travel Backpack! ©Amazon What we loved most about this bag is that it has room for expansion and can easily fit 5-7 days worth of outfits inside. ©Amazon This carry-on travel backpack is designed with hideaway padded shoulder straps, which can be tucked into the zippered back panel when not in use. There are also several side handles around the bag, making it easy to grip from whichever angle you aim for. It’s suited for all types of items to carry in different places because of the main compartment with a separate mesh pocket and room to store different travel gear. ©Amazon This travel backpack is made of lightweight water-resistant polyester and anti-scratch material, which can provide protection on drizzle days. View On Amazon 38% off this Travel Backpack! ©Amazon We love this one because it comes with accessories! Yes, you read that right! ©Amazon This carry-on backpack comes with 3 storage bags that are great for organizing your clothes when packing for a trip. Their full mesh design allows you to clearly see items and makes them easier to find. It also can be used as a laundry bag to protect your clothes from tangling. The travel backpack is also equipped with a front wet pocket that is made of high-density waterproof material. It is large enough to store wet clothes or toiletries. View On Amazon This Witzman Travel Backpack is under $90! ©Amazon What’s unique about this bag is that it comes with a built-in USB charger and a headphone port outside. There’s also a built-in charging cable inside — which is extremely convenient for charging your electronic items by connecting your own power bank. ©Amazon This one has great versatility when it comes to carrying between its handles, adjustable strap, and standard backpack shoulder straps. View On Amazon This Hynes Eagle Travel Backpack has 4.6 Stars! ©Amazon This set is incredible because it comes with so many accessories, too! There’s a 43L convertible carry-on backpack, a 20L detachable day pack, and the 3-piece packing cubes. Not only is it super roomy, but it also has extra ways to pack up your loose items. View On Amazon This Toddler Backpack Has an Activity Tray! ©Amazon This adorable animal backpack that folds into a travel toddler tray is great for keeping little ones busy while on the go. It’s perfect as a car seat activity tray or for airplane travel and comes with a safety strap to wrap around a toddler or car seat, and seven compartments to hold toddler items and toys. View On Amazon We know packing just the right stuff for your vacation and making sure it’s accessible on travel days is soooo important! Keep following DFB for the latest travel gear for your trip! You’ll Want To EAT Disney’s Newest Collectible Merch. Please Don’t. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these is your favorite? Tell us below! The post 6 Carry-On Backpacks That Hold SO MUCH STUFF first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you thought the Disney-related lawsuits had come to an end or reached any kind of pause, think again. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters Disney has become involved in a number of lawsuits recently — from ones related to the battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over Disney’s former Reedy Creek Improvement District to another related to an investor in the Company, and another regarding the Park Pass system. But this latest lawsuit brings some statements from former CEO Bob Chapek (as well as other Disney leaders) front and center. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this new lawsuit was filed on May 12th in federal court in California. It was filed by Local 272 Labor-Management Pension Fund against the Walt Disney Company, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Disney’s current Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy, and Kareem Daniel the former head of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) division (a.k.a. Chapek’s right-hand man). The lawsuit alleges that Chapek, McCarthy, and Daniel made various false and/or misleading statements regarding Disney+. ©Disney Specifically, it claims that Disney and its leaders “repeatedly misled investors about the success of the Disney+ platform by concealing the true costs of the platform, concealing the expense and difficulty of maintaining robust Disney+ subscriber growth, and claiming that the platform was on track to achieve profitability and 230-260 million paid global subscribers by the end of fiscal year 2024.” ©Disney They allege that between December 10th, 2020 and November 8th, 2022, “Disney+ was never on track to achieve the 2024 profitability and subscriber figures provided to investors and such estimates lacked a reasonable basis in fact.” ©Disney They also claim that the entire DMED structure was used to “inappropriately shift costs out of the Disney+ platform” so as to conceal some of these facts. The DMED structure was created under Chapek and centralized spending decisions within that division. This took away some control from the creatives behind the projects. According to the Complaint, the reorganization and creation of DMED was “hugely controversial.” It is a structure that Iger has since reversed. The Plaintiffs argue that Disney even debuted certain shows meant to be Disney+ originals on television networks like the Disney Channel to shift costs away from Disney+. ©Disney They refer to the entire thing as a “fraudulent scheme” Disney (and its leaders named in the Complaint) engaged in to “conceal…adverse facts,” “hide the extent of Disney+ losses and to make the growth trajectory of Disney+ subscribers appear sustainable and 2024 Disney+ targets appear achievable when they were not.” The Complaint goes through various actions that reportedly formed part of this “fraudulent scheme” and comments from Chapek, Daniel, and McCarthy that they claim were false and all part of this strategy to reportedly hide the truth. ©Disney The Complaint argues that many of these statements were “materially false and misleading” because they failed to reveal that: Disney + was “suffering decelerating subscriber growth, losses, and cost overruns” The “true costs” of Disney+ had been “concealed by Disney executives” by debuting things on other channels first DMED was making decisions not based on consumer preference or behavior “but based on the desire to hide the full costs of building Disney+’s content library” Disney+ was allegedly not on track to achieve their 2024 subscriber and profitability targets ©Disney Then in November 2022 things really started to look different. That’s when Chapek reported that the direct-to-consumer division had lost $1.5 BILLION in the last quarter. The Complaint alleges that “Disney missed analyst estimates by wide margins” and also reported a “decline in its average revenue per Disney+ subscriber.” Just a few weeks later, Chapek was removed from the CEO position and it was announced that Iger would be returning for a limited time (2 years). Bob Chapek and Bob Iger ©CNBC Following this, in early 2023, Disney+ reported a loss of Disney+ subscribers, and that has continued with the latest earnings call from May of 2023. The Complaint argues that because of the reportedly fraudulent previous statements from Disney and the declines in Disney’s stock value, the Plaintiffs and other potential members of the class have suffered significant losses. They are asking that the Court award them compensatory damages and any other relief deemed appropriate. Bob Chapek and Bob Iger at Cinderella Castle Thus far, Disney hasn’t responded to a request for a comment per the Hollywood Reporter, but we expect a response of some kind in the form of a legal document will come soon. We’ll keep an eye out for updates. In the meantime, you can click here to see the latest updates on Disney+. There has been a loss of Disney+ subscribers recently though it is mainly in Disney+ Hotstar. Domestically there was also a small loss in Disney+ subscribers. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more news on this and other lawsuits and let you know what we find. Click here to see a breakdown of the Reedy Creek lawsuit Disney filed against DeSantis Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post New Lawsuit Claims Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Engaged in “a Fraudulent Scheme” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. With summer approaching rapidly, that means travel season! Is it time to upgrade your luggage? We’re always on the lookout for deals on all the travel essentials you might need. We’ve seen deals on collapsable water bottles, airplane footrests, flights, and more. And we’ve just found some deals on Disney-themed luggage that you might want to add to your cart. Let’s take a short hop over to American Tourister. They have a 20% off sale on Disney luggage right now! Let’s take a look at some of the items on sale. We’ll start with the Disney Mickey 20″ Spinner suitcase! ©American Tourister This Mickey Mouse Classic 20-inch expandable spinner suitcase is made of durable ABS and PC materials and features a textured shell for scratch resistance, a telescoping pull handle, single spinner wheels, and a Mickey Mouse screen print ID tag. Click here to order the Disney Mickey 20“ Spinner Next, we found the Disney Mickey Mickey Scribble 2 Piece suitcase Set. ©American Tourister The Mickey Scribbler 2 Piece Set includes 20″ and 28″ Hardside Spinner suitcases that are made of durable ABS and PC materials and feature a scratch-resistant texture, single spinner wheels, telescoping pull handles, and Mickey Mouse ID tags. Click here to order the Disney Mickey Scribbler 2 Piece Set Lastly, we found the Disney Stitch 20″ Spinner suitcase! ©American Tourister This 20-inch expandable spinner is made of durable ABS and PC materials and features a Stitch-themed all-over print, a textured shell for scratch resistance, a telescoping pull handle, single spinner wheels, and a Mickey Mouse screen print ID tag. Also, today is the last day to get 20% off for this piece of luggage. Click here to order the Disney Stitch 20“ Spinner While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Disney-inspired tanks! Keep following DFB for all the latest Disney merch news and more! Click here for other Disney merch deals on Amazon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be picking up some new luggage from this sale? Let us know in the comments. The post Don’t Miss Out on 20% OFF Disney-Themed Luggage! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Disney World hotel room starting at less than $100 a night? YES, really! Disney Springs Disney World has been on a roll with the discounts lately between releasing new deals for summer tickets, discounted Florida resident tickets, and new hotel stay discounts. However, this new offer that starts pricing for a Disney World hotel stay at less than $100 a night is only available to a certain group that meets the eligibility requirements. Hotels near Disney Springs are honoring the hard work of teachers and school support staff by offering room rates starting at $92 this summer! These hotels are located very close to Disney Springs (within walking distance), which is the shopping and dining center of Disney World. The Springs has a ton of delicious restaurants, fun places to shop, and even a few attractions. Disney Springs This offer includes seven different hotels located in the Disney Springs area of Disney World. The hotels that are compatible with this offer are B Resort & Spa, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs, and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista. Drury Plaza Hotel Alright, now that we’ve got your attention, when can you use this stay? This promotional offer must be booked between May 15th, 2023, and August 15th, 2023, for stays between May 29th, 2023, and September 4th, 2023, to receive the special rate. Eggs at breakfast In addition to the discounted rate on hotel rooms, you can also take advantage of other perks like complimentary transportation to the Disney World parks, golfing amenities with tee times that can be booked up to 90 days in advance, and early entry to the Disney World parks which allows you an extra 30 minutes before the park opens to the general public for the day. Early Entry Sign The discounted rate will apply to preschool, daycare, and Kindergarten through University College educators and support staff in the U.S. and Canada. The discounts will be based on availability and must be booked through the promotion website. Click here to book your stay with this offer! Some blackout dates may apply, so availability could be limited. It’s important to note that the rates do not include Resort Services Fees, daily parking fees (if applicable), taxes, or gratuities. The offer is also not valid with any other special offers, promotions, existing reservations, or for groups. Room layout We’re constantly watching for the best deals to help YOU save big on your next Disney World vacation, so for the most updated information, stay tuned with us at DFB! Which Disney World hotel is best for YOU? Find out here. 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 How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you planning on taking advantage of this offer? Tell us in the comments! The post Do YOU Qualify To Stay at a Disney World Hotel for LESS Than 0 per Night? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now here’s a challenge that’s BRAND-NEW for the DFB squad. Rapunzel’s Royal Table Today, we’re ranking ALL the Disney Cruise Line restaurants to show you which ships have the best food, the best theming, and the best bang for your all-inclusive buck. Check out our video: RANKING Restaurants on Disney Cruise Line 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! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which Disney Cruise Line restaurant is YOUR favorite? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: RANKING Restaurants on the Disney Cruise Line first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gearing up for a 2024 Disney World vacation? Ooooh, golly, then you’ll definitely want to know about some BIG changes on the way next year… “I’M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!” One of the absolute biggest updates is the return of the Disney Dining Plan, which has been suspended since the Resort reopened in 2020 following its temporary closure. (Similar to some of the other changes — like those coming to Park Pass reservations — this change takes effect for stays starting January 9, 2024.) Since 2024 Vacation Packages open for booking on May 31st, 2023, we thought we’d take the time now to discuss why you should not buy the Disney Dining Plan. You read that correctly — we’re diving into all the reasons you should NOT add the Disney Dining Plan to your 2024 Vacation Package. Before we dive in, though, here’s a quick recap on the Plan… Disney Dining Plan — The Basics The Disney Dining Plan is an optional add-on to a Disney World Vacation package (which also includes a room at a Disney owned-and-operated hotel and theme park tickets) that allows guests to pre-pay for meals and snacks at Walt Disney World. D-Luxe Burger Though several versions of the Plan have been available over the years, the Quick Service and Standard Disney Dining Plans will be the only two options to return in 2024 (at least initially). As stated on the Disney World website, inclusions for the Standard Disney Dining Plan are as follows: 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. Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails. As stated on the Disney World website, inclusions for the Quick Service Dining Plan are as follows: 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. Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails. And that’s the basics! If you’re looking for more in-depth info, you can visit our Disney Dining Plans page here, and check out a whole list of FAQs here. Jumbo Mickey Waffle at Magic Kingdom’s Sleepy Hollow What Was MISSING From the Disney Dining Plan Announcement? Click HERE to find out. So now that you know what the Disney Dining Plan is, let’s chat about all the reasons you shouldn’t get it! Lack of Flexibility For some folks, lining up several Table Service (or sit-down) restaurants for each day of their vacation is a joy. For others… it’s a headache. The Grand Ballroom in Magic Kingdom’s Be Our Guest Restaurant And we’re not talking about simply picking where you’d like to eat and booking Advance Dining Reservations months in advance. What about when you’re actually in the parks? What if you suddenly notice a low wait time for one of your must-do attractions on the My Disney Experience app, but NOOOOO…. you can’t take advantage of it because you’ve got YET ANOTHER Table Service meal to get to? A rare 30-minute wait time Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT If being locked into too many places to be sounds enough like regular life to you than a vacation, well… adding the Standard Disney Dining Plan (which includes one Table Service credit per night of stay) simply may not be a fit for you. Now, we should mention that there is another option here: the Quick Service Dining Plan includes two Quick Service restaurant credits per night of stay… no Advance Dining Reservations required! Step right up for some Fish and Chips at Yorkshire County Fish Shop! But even in this case, what if you’d rather enjoy several snacks throughout the day as opposed to two full meals? While the Quick Service Dining Plan definitely offers more flexibility with regards to time, you’re still essentially “locked in” to how you need to dine. Where — And in Some Cases WHAT — You Can Eat is Dictated Look… before we dive in, I do want to stress that there really is a LOT of variety when it comes to restaurants included on the Disney Dining Plan. Though we officially await the list of participating Plan restaurants for 2024, this list from when the Dining Plan was last available should give you an idea. ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Resort That said, it is still a list that dictates where you can dine when using Plan credits. What if you enjoy eating at bars and lounges? You may be surprised at some of the cuisines and variety (plus some totally immersive settings) available to you in these locations! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Though some bars serve only drinks, there are lounges such as Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in EPCOT, Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, and The Enchanted Rose… the list goes on and on! Many present a robust food menu, but most lounges (with the exception of several pool bars that offer Quick Service meals) are historically not meal-credit eligible. Enchanted Rose Lounge Eats and Drinks When it comes to what you can order, most entrees on a menu are typically included on the Disney Dining Plan (and your server can advise on any options that are not). That said, some “enhancements,” such as Scallops at Narcoossee’s or Bacon-Smoked Gouda Macaroni & Cheese at Le Cellier, are not included. Also, keep in mind that appetizers are not included with the Disney Dining Plan. If you enjoy a bowl of soup or a salad prior to your main course, that would be an out of pocket cost. French Onion Soup at Steakhouse 71 Now let’s talk snack credits. While the amount of items that are snack credit eligible is often a very pleasant surprise to guests (as it even includes LOTS of options at EPCOT’s seasonal Festivals, and many items around $8.00 and even above, in some cases), there are select items that historically have not been available as a snack credit (like the beloved Fresh Fruit and Nutella Waffle at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, for instance). This is, thankfully, fairly rare, but it does happen. Fresh Fruit and Nutella Waffle Though the Disney Dining Plan is quite generous when it comes to where and what you can eat when using credits, it’s not automatically “all-inclusive” in the full sense of the term. Check out the 23 BEST SNACKS in Disney World in 2023 HERE! You Can Enjoy Lots of Great Dining at a Lesser Cost Here is a simple truth about the Disney Dining Plan: it’s more convenience-based than savings-based. For many, the pre-paid aspect alone is enough of a bonus to purchase the Disney Dining Plan. Plus, it IS vacation, after all… a lovely reason to splurge! Dining at Jiko — The Cooking Place But the truth is you CAN dine cheaper… and still dine well in Disney World! Feed the Crew with a HUGE (and DELICIOUS) Pizza at Via Napoli We are still awaiting the price of the 2024 Disney Dining Plan; however, when the Plan was previously available, the cost for the Quick Service plan was $55 per night for ages 10 and up and $26 per night for ages 3 to 9. For the Standard Plan, the price was $78.01 per night for ages 10 and up and $30.51 per night for ages 3 to 9. Even paying completely out of pocket, depending on where you dine and what you order, you may very well be able to dine on delicious foods in fun and lovely settings and be completely satisfied for less cost per day. Cheese Board from Wine Bar George Or you might be more inclined to mix things up if you’re not on the Dining Plan, which may result in an overall lowering of cost — a day of dining only at Quick Service eateries, followed by a day enjoying a new Table Service restaurant or Character Meal that you’ve been hoping to try, followed by a day hopping to various bars and lounges to take in some tasty small plates in several locations, followed by SNACKS ONLY day (FUN!!)… you get the idea. How Much Does The Food Cost At Disney World in 2023? We have a few resources for you to check out below to help you consider some fun — and tasty! — ways to dine for less! The Best Meals in Disney World For Under $15 19 Disney Snacks For Under $10 That We Like MORE Than $50 Meals 10 of the Best Fast Food Values in Disney World BEST Value Fast Food Restaurants at Disney World for 2023 3 Disney World Snacks That Are Big Enough to Be Meals! Our Best Strategies for Saving On Breakfast at Disney World The 6 Best Shareable Meals in Disney World Best Value Disney World Lounges for 2023 BEST Value Restaurants at Disney World for 2023 Cheapest Places To Eat in Disney Springs in 2023  You have a Child Who is 10-Years-Old (or Just Above) Why is “10” the magic number when it comes to the Disney Dining Plan? Because, as is the case with Disney World theme park tickets, anyone age 10 or older is considered an Adult on the Disney Dining Plan. The thing is… “Mom’s Favorites” at 50s Prime Time Cafe … what if your 10-year-old (Or your 11- or 12-year old) doesn’t have an adult-sized appetite just yet? You will have already paid the Adult price to potentially see some of that food go to waste. Or what if your “mini me” still prefers Chicken Nuggets, mac and cheese, and other items that are typically available on Kids Menus, but are not on the regular entree list? Mac & Cheese Time As we’ve discussed previously, this fairly common occurrence is treated on a case by case basis. Technically, adults (anyone age 10 or over) are supposed to order from the adult menu and kids (ages 3-9) are supposed to order from the kids’ menu. In practice, if an older child (or actual adult) doesn’t like any of the food on the adult menu, the server may be able to bring a larger-size portion of any of the food on the children’s menu. That said, when this happens, an adult credit will be deducted from your account even though the guest is eating “kid” food. Will YOUR Young Jedi eat a full Adult-sized meal? These are questions only you can answer when it comes to your kiddos, but they are something to keep in mind when you’re determining the value of the Disney Dining Plan for your family. Speaking of age-related inclusions… Alcohol is Included on the Disney Dining Plan… Whether You Imbibe or Not In 2018, alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and cocktails) were added to the Disney Plan for of-age guests — and, yes, that includes Quick Service restaurants that serve alcohol (which, BTW, is most of them, though you will only find alcohol at Table Service restaurants in Magic Kingdom). Frozen Mojito at Backlot Express Those who are not of age or opt not to imbibe can enjoy specialty beverages such as milkshakes, smoothies, and various “mocktails.” Huckleberry Shake at Chicken Guy! We discussed this recently in more detail, but generally speaking when it comes to maximizing the Dining Plan, cocktails, beer, and wine are simply the priciest drinks on the menu. (A few examples: at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a Rum Island Breeze at Backlot Express is $14.50 and a Takodana Quencher at at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo is $16.50; at EPCOT’s Chefs de France, a French Martini is $16.75, and a Blood Orange Margarita at La Hacienda de San Angel is $18.00.) Painted Lemur at Sanaa Lounge If you have members in your group who can’t or simply prefers not to imbibe (or prefers not to imbibe at EVERY SINGLE MEAL), that’s an automatic strike (for lack of a better word) against being able to maximize the value of the Plan. The flipside, though, is that some items like the famous non-alcoholic Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake (don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it!) at 50s Prime Time Cafe can run around $9.00. Peanut Butter & Jelly Milkshake So, there are certainly ways to make the most of that inclusion without drinking alcoholic beverages. But, dollar for dollar, alcoholic drinks typically offer the most price value on the Plan versus what you would pay out of pocket. Other Inclusions You May Not Maximize or Use When it comes to inclusions you may not use, it’s not just alcohol to consider. For instance, each guest receives a Refillable Resort Mug on the Disney Dining Plan. 100th anniversary Refillable Resort Mug These are refillable with drinks such as soda (Coke products), coffee, and iced and hot tea at self-service beverage stations at Resort hotels all over Disney World — not just the one you’re staying at! Self-service Beverage Station That said, the mugs are are NOT refillable in the parks. So let’s say you are “Park Hop ’til You Drop” kind of folks who don’t spend a ton of time at your Resort hotel. Or maybe you don’t have a whole crew of soda and/or coffee fans. This inclusion, which indeed can be a boon to some, may not be worth it for you. Learn all about Refillable Resort Mugs HERE Or, it simply may not be worth it for ALL of you. Remember, if one member if your group desires the mug, you can always buy one or two out-of-pocket for $21.99 (good for length-of-stay). The mugs themselves, while included, are not exclusive to guests on the Disney Dining Plan. Refillable Mug Pricing Sign And look, we’re ALL FOR SNACKING around here! But here is another example of missing out on maximization: many guests find that two full Disney meals (especially with regards to Table Service restaurants) are served in larger amounts than what you might eat at home. Some people (not me, but some people) simply aren’t ready for a full snack on top of all of that, and may opt to use their snack credit for a non-alcoholic beverage. Tropical Serenade That’s totally eligible and completely fine (not to mention, it can be very refreshing on a hot day in the parks — STAY HYDRATED, friends!). But it’s not maximizing the value of a snack credit compared to, say, grabbing a Tropical Serenade Float at Aloha Isle (which is coconut DOLE Whip, POG Juice, AND a pineapple cake pop… so it’s basically THREE snacks in one! It comes in at $7.49.). What we’re saying is, it’s best to do some homework ahead of time to really consider each inclusion to determine if you can maximize all of your credits and that Refillable Resort Mug. And if you find that you can, you can check out THIS POST by clicking here or below! Why You Definitely Should Buy the Disney Dining Plan in 2024 More Info to Come… Now, as we’re working to help you consider whether or not the Disney Dining Plan is a good investment for your vacation, we want to note that there is some info we’re still waiting on: Pricing for each of the two Plans that wil be available in 2024 (For reference, in 2020, the price for a Quick Service plan was $55 per night for ages 10 and up and $26 per night for ages 3 to 9. For the Standard Plan, the price was $78.01 per night for ages 10 and up and $30.51 per night for ages 3 to 9.); Restaurants and participating snack locations that will be included on the 2024 Disney Dining Plan; And a few definitive meal inclusions: There are no details released just yet for either plan on what each quick-service or table-service meal includes: Will it be limited to just one course, or two or more courses? Previously, a quick service meal included an entree and drink, while a table service meal included a drink, entree, and dessert. We will confirm all specific inclusions here as soon as we are able. Again, booking for 2024 Vacation Packages opens on May 31, 2023, so we anticipate these questions will be answered before or on that date, and we will keep you posted right here on the DFB as soon as we know more! Find out the BIG CHANGES coming to Disney World in 2024 HERE! In the meantime, check out the latest DFB News Video which covers the return of the Dining Plan, what is going on with Disney Park Pass reservations next year, and MUCH more! 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 How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? 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Looking to stay in Disney World for CHEAPER? Disney Springs Hotels in Disney World are expensive, so why not stay at a good neighbor hotel instead? These are hotels that are located on Disney World property but aren’t owned by Disney (so they’re generally cheaper). Sometimes those can get a little pricy as well, especially during busy times like summer break, but one hotel is now offering a discount for a limited time! The Holiday Inn — Orlando that’s located close to Disney Springs is now offering an exclusive discount to D23 Gold members! ©Holiday Inn This discount will get D23 Gold members up to 15% off their nightly stay at the Holiday Inn along with free self-parking. It’s available for stays through December 31st, 2023. ©Holiday Inn If you’re looking to take a trip during the summer or spend a holiday in the parks, now that tickets are priced based on the date (meaning busier dates are more expensive), saving a little bit of money here and there can really add up. And don’t forget that Disney just announced some MAJOR ticket deals, so you might be able to save on your park tickets if you plan to visit this summer! Magic Kingdom As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and deals. Check out all the current Disney deals and discounts 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 place to stay in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Exclusive DISCOUNT Announced for Disney Springs-Area Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For many families, summer is the most logical time to go on vacation. School’s out, the weather is nice, and those holiday weekends make it easier to take off work. Often, Disney World sees a spike in park attendance come summer, so it’s no surprise that many families plan to visit Orlando between June and August. EPCOT Although summer is a popular time of year for Disney World, some may be questioning their summer plans in the parks this year. Let’s talk about it. 1. Rising Cost of Genie+ This April, Genie+ (Disney’s FastPass+ replacement) cost as much as $35 per person, per day. Ever since Disney introduced surge pricing for Genie+, we’ve seen the cost of Genie+ vary from $15 to $35 depending on the crowd level and time of year. And that’s not even including Individual Lightning Lanes, which require an extra, separate fee to skip the line for Disney’s most popular attractions! Genie+ Many guests may be hesitant to visit the Disney parks this summer, given Disney’s history of raising the price of Genie+ during the busy times of the year. Could the price of Genie+ exceed $35? We don’t know! With such a high added cost to contend with, larger families may choose not to visit Disney World this year. 2. Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System The Park Pass Reservation System has been a divisive topic of conversation for many Disney fans. In short, the system requires guests to make a reservation before entering a specific park, and guests must visit that same park before being able to park hop starting at 2PM. Magic Kingdom entrance Recently, Disney announced that the Park Pass Reservation System will be going away for those who have date-based park tickets. This means that people who buy theme park tickets that are linked to a specific date (or set of dates) will no longer need park passes to get into the parks. The thing is, this rule change will not start until January 9th, 2024. Entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Because of this news, some travelers may decide to wait until 2024 to visit Disney World. If your family visits Disney World once every few years (and does not like using the Park Pass Reservation System), it might make sense to wait until 2024 for that big vacation. Click here to see the full details of Disney’s new Park Pass Reservation rule change 3. No Disney Dining Plan This Summer The Disney Dining Plan has not been available for a long time — it’s been YEARS since guests have been able to pre-pay for their Disney meals and take advantage of the Dining Plan service. Dole Whip If you’re unfamiliar, the Disney Dining Plan is a pre-purchased expense that is added onto a Disney Vacation Package (note that you must be staying at a Disney-owned-and-operated hotel and have purchased at least one park ticket per person). Then, during your vacation, all you have to do is head to a restaurant on the DDP list, eat, and scan your card! A top-tier snack Now, we FINALLY have a return date! January 9th, 2024 marks the day that the Disney Dining Plan will officially return. Skipper Canteen According to Disney, both the Quick Service and Standard Disney Dining Plans will be the only options to return (for now), and these plans must be booked as part of a Disney hotel package. Ocean Moon Bowl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom For those that are HUGE fans of the Disney Dining Plan, it might make the most financial sense to postpone a summer vacation until 2024, when the Dining Plan is back in action. If you and your family miss being able to scan that Disney Dining Plan card, you might want to skip that 2023 trip and start planning a vacation for next year! Click here for the full details of the Disney Dining Plan 4. Too Crowded Let’s face it: Disney World is not your local run-of-the-mill amusement park. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world! With such a famous reputation, it’s been BUSY in the parks and resorts lately. It can get CROWDED in the parks! Some may chalk those extra crowds up to the collective need to travel after the pandemic, while others may attribute the crowds to all of Disney’s new attractions and offerings. No matter what the case is for all those extra people in Disney World, it’s safe to say that the parks have seen some big crowds lately. Look at all those people! Families that want to avoid crowds may opt to visit Disney World during a slower time of year, like January or February. We typically recommend avoiding holidays if you want to keep the crowds at bay. With that in mind, some may be reconsidering a trip to Disney World around the Fourth of July this year. 5. It’s Hot. Finally, we’ll end with an obvious one. Many people avoid Central Florida altogether in the summer due to the HEAT! If you don’t enjoy sweating, baking in the sun, or burning your skin on hot pavement, you should stay far away from Disney World in the summer. Or you could just stay in the pool the whole time! On any given day in the summer, the temperature can exceed 100° — and that’s not even factoring in the humidity! Take it from us. The Florida sun can be brutal, especially if you’re not used to it. If hot, hot weather isn’t your thing, you might want to consider a trip to Disney World in the fall instead. Those pool chairs fill UP in the summer! Disney travelers have TONS of different reasons for booking their trips to Orlando, and no two families have the same ideas about what’s best! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World this year, you might want to think carefully about what time of year works best for you and your family. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! The WRONG Place To Sit on the Train 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 Are you planning a trip to Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Families Are SKIPPING Disney World This Summer -- Here's Why first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready — the NEW Haunted Mansion movie is on its way and we’ve got a major update. D23 Expo (2022) The movie will be released on July 28th and features all kinds of celebrities like Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Jaime Lee Curtis, and even Jared Leto as The Hatbox Ghost. We’ve shared a teaser trailer of the film before, but now a FULL, OFFICIAL trailer has arrived! Check out the new official trailer for the Haunted Mansion movie below!  The film follows the story of a woman and her son who bring a motley crew of “spiritual experts” into their home to try and rid it of its “supernatural squatters.” ©D23 Between references to the classic ride and new additions to the story, it looks like fans of all things funny and spooky may have a lot to look forward to. Jamie Lee Curtis as Madame Leota in Disney’s HAUNTED MANSION. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The film will be rated PG-13 so keep that in mind if you were hoping to take smaller kiddos to the movie. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. For more movie news, see the Disney+ update below. Click here to see when a major movie will hit Disney+! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think about this movie? Tell us in the comments. The post VIDEO: NEW Haunted Mansion Movie Trailer Released by Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes you just need a little pick-me-up! A sweet treat? Yes, please! If you’re on a Disney trip, those can include some long days, and you might need a bite of a sweet snack or a caffeinated beverage to make it through. We recently tried a snack over in Magic Kingdom that we wanted to share with you! Head with us over to the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom. We’re trying out the Blondie Pie topped with chopped TWIX. It’s made with Butterscotch Flavored Chips, Caramel bits, and topped with a TWIX Minis for $6.49. Blondie Pie topped with chopped TWIX from the Main Street Confectionery If you’re a fan of Twix, chocolate, caramel, and the perfect balance of salty and sweet, then this blondie pie is a must-try. Look at all that goodness! The pie base is infused with a vanilla flavor and the addition of Twix pieces brings a delightful crunch and texture to each bite, while the caramel swirls throughout, enhancing the overall flavor. It’s a treat that caters to both your sweet and salty cravings. However, if you’re not a fan of caramel or blondies, this dessert may not be your cup of tea. But for everyone else seeking a delicious combination of flavors and textures, this pie is a delightful indulgence that will leave you craving for more. Blondie Pie topped with chopped TWIX Next time you’re strolling through Magic Kingdom, we’d recommend trying one out! It’s a pretty good-sized portion, so you could absolutely share it with a friend if you just want a quick treat. Main Street Confectionery 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! Get your DFB Guide now! We’re always on the lookout for more new snacks and drinks throughout Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and reviews. Check out 15 NON-NEGOTIABLE Disney World snacks 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 Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition 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 this blondie pie? Let us know in the comments! The post We Just Found Your New FAVORITE Treat in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In preparation for Pride Month, Disney unveils new 2023 The Disney Pride Collection, available May 15, which was created by members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.View the full article

The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival gets all of the attention. WELCOME to the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! But there’s also a Food & Wine Festival on the West Coast, in Disney California Adventure, and you don’t want to sleep on this feisty little festival! The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is an annual celebration of global cuisine in, you guessed it, Disney California Adventure. Paradise Garden Grill Spread The 2023 DCA Food and Wine Festival featured 12 Festival Marketplaces. These booths, similar to what you find at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, offer appetizer-sized portions of dishes as well as cocktails, beer, and wine. Additional dining locations in the park also serve specialty food and drinks items throughout the event. Even select restaurants in the Downtown Disney District are presenting specialty menu items as part of the event! Be sure to click through to all of the individual pages from HERE to see photos and details about every drink and dish! Uncork California From signature dinners to celebrity chef appearances, there are often lots of special, separately ticketed Special Events to make your visit to the DCA Food and Wine Festival something extra special. In 2023, the epicurean encounters included Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions, Trader Sam’s Mixology Seminars and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Food and Wine Experience. Local, visiting, and Disney chefs share their knowledge at the Festival! For instance, you’ll find a COMPLETE LIST of the presenting chefs at the 2023 Culinary Demonstrations here. Bigger and Bolder Beer Flight! Be sure to keep an eye — and ear! — out for special Festival entertainment such as live music at Palisades Stage and the Paradise Gardens Bandstand and the Jammin’ Chefs. Now, to experience all of these Marketplace booths and live entertainment, do you need a separate ticket for admission to the festival? It’s time to EAT! Here’s the good news — you don’t! You will need valid admission to Disney’s California Adventure, but while you’re in the park, you’re welcome to enjoy the festival’s festivities. Of course, if you want to actually eat any of the tempting treats and snacks, you’ll have to pay for those! There is a special pass you can purchase, the Sip and Savor Pass. The Sip and Savor Pass is a souvenir credential that features eight pull-off tabs for a set price (in 2023, it was $59.00). Magic Key holders can present their valid pass and a photo ID to get a special price (in 2023, it was $54.00) and lanyard. But you don’t need one to enjoy the Festival. Sip and Savor Pass The tabs on the pass can be redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic beverages at the festival booths. How we wish we could get a deal like this at EPCOT! Keep following DFB for more Disney news! EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 101 Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you visit the Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post You DON'T Need Tickets For Disneyland's Food and Wine Festival, BUT... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We like to think that we have few weaknesses in life, but Disney merchandise and our favorite park snacks will land on that list every time. Food is better when it’s Mickey-shaped! The ultimate weakness, though, is when Disney combines the two things to create seemingly irresistible pieces of merchandise that LOOK like our favorite snacks. (Bonus points for the things that even SMELL like our favorite snacks.) If you’re in the same boat, shopDisney is offering a sneak peek of a merchandise item that we have a feeling Disney snack lovers might not be able to resist. We were scrolling through shopDisney today and noticed a new pair of Minnie ears that look like DISNEY CHURROS! Disney says we can expect the Churro Ear Headband to arrive online at shopDisney on May 23rd. ©Disney The ears themselves look like churros dipped in the iconic chocolate sauce, and the headband features a white bow, which appears to be textured. Those churros absolutely look good enough to eat, but we’re 99.9% sure they WON’T actually be edible, so we’ll try to restrain ourselves. ©Disney We’ve seen so many ears debut recently, it can be hard to keep track! (It can also be hard not to buy them all.) Click here to check out a full list of ALL the Mickey and Minnie ears that you can buy online NOW. Give us all the ears! We’ll be sure to keep you updated with all the latest Disney merchandise news, including when these ears are available to purchase, so make sure to follow along for more. Looking for other Disney merchandise we’ve seen online recently? Click here to check out the latest Disney Decades Collection! 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 the Churro Ear Headband? Let us know in the comments! The post You’ll Want To EAT Disney’s Newest Collectible Merch. Please Don’t. 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. It’s time for more Disney 100th Anniversary news! 100th Anniversary Disney is releasing a new “decade” collection for each decade the company has existed. The new collection — the ’50s collection — dropped today, and we suggest you grab these new items before they’re gone! There is a multitude of different items in this collection ranging from pins, stuffed animals, and even new Loungefly bags! We saw the collection in Disney World gift shops (including at Creations Shop in EPCOT and the Emporium in Magic Kingdom), but you can also buy it online if you’re not going to be in the parks soon. ©Disney Who doesn’t want to feel like royalty with a new Cinderella Loungefly backpack? Cinderella Disney100 Loungefly Mini Backpack This gorgeous design features Cinderella from her debut feature film. She’s pictured mid-transformation with a little help from her Fairy Godmother in the garden surrounded by a few of her animal friends, Jacque, Gus Gus, Bruno, and a few more mice. The front design is made of simulated leather with sparkling side pockets framing the backpack. The back side features Cinderella’s signature pumpkin coach set against a deep purple outline of the castle. Since this is one of the Disney100 Collection, there is also a shiny silver Disney 100 label at the top carry loop. backside A peek at the inside lining shows Cinderella’s adorable sidekicks Jaq and Gus standing where near the pumpkin that would soon become her carriage to the ball. inside look This one is truly an iconic scene directly taken from the classic animated film! Click here to shop Disney100 Cinderella Lougefly Mini-Backpack Get ready to dive deep into the depths of the unknown for this new set of ears, 20,000 Leagues to be exact! 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ears Disney celebrates 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with this unique ear design. Each ear features a stamped design into simulated leather of a giant squid or the Nautilus that you’ll have a whale of a time talking about! the porthole opens! The backside also features the giant squid tentacles and a picture of a compass on the opposite side. backside look What’s most unique about these ears is their design. These ears are imagined as portholes, one with a hinged ”bubble” window that can be opened and closed. They also have a small metal Disney100 tag to mark their spot in the collection and are lined with velour inside the headband topped with a combed center. Click here to shop 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Ear Headband You’ll be having a golden afternoon in the parks with this new Disney100 Alice in Wonderland MagicBand+! ©Disney This new MagicBand+ design is a limited edition (1 of 4,300) and features Alice among the Garden of Live Flowers. It also includes the Disney100 logo in the design to commemorate its entry into the collection. ©Disney This MagicBand+ design is coming soon so if you’re looking to be one of the first to snag it, you can preorder it now! Click here to preorder Disney100 Alice in Wonderland Magicband+ Disney’s also adding another Disney100 Plush to the collection from the 1950s — who could forget The Shaggy Dog? The Shaggy Dog plush This collectible plush features “Chiffon” in his signature fedora and letterman jacket just like in the movie poster of the 1959 live-action classic film. This furball will offer up tons of shaggy snuggles for decades to come! Click here to shop Disney100 The Shaggy Dog Plush Sometimes items in these collections sell out fast, so we say take a look at the entire thing below, and if you see something you like, you may want to hit “add to cart.” See the whole new collection here! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest 100th Anniversary news, including the rest of the decade collections! Check out the new 100th Anniversary popcorn bucket in the parks that could sell out fast! Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! PHOTOS: Sparkly NEW 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Inside Look at NEW 100th Anniversary Disneyland Fireworks Show Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Do you have a favorite item in this collection? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Disney 100th Anniversary Loungefly Bag, MagicBand+, and MORE Are Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Few franchises have taken the world by storm like Avatar. Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The story that inspired an entire land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is only getting started, with the latest installment, Avatar: The Way of Water, breaking box office records. If you didn’t get the chance to see the movie when it was in theaters, you’re in luck, because we just learned when it will be released on Disney+! Grab your popcorn, because Avatar: The Way of Water will debut on Disney+ on June 7th, 2023. ©Disney The movie is the third highest-grossing film of ALL TIME and remained at the top of the box office charts for months following its December 2022 debut. Now, fans of the movie with Disney+ subscriptions can watch it again and again! Avatar: The Way of Water Avatar: The Way of Water is one of several movies joining the Disney+ lineup in 2023. Don’t forget that Disney+ will soon get a price increase, and you can read more about that by clicking here. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any more additions and changes to Disney’s streaming platform. For more Disney entertainment news and updates, make sure to stay tuned here at DFB. Learn About the NEW ‘Avatar’ Experience in the Works at Disney Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you seen Avatar: The Way of Water yet? Tell us in the comments. The post DATE ANNOUNCED: When ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Will Arrive on Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey Spider-Man fans! Here’s a “juicy” update for you! ©Sony Pictures Animation It’s always fun to see what sort of collaborations pop up between brands. We’ve seen Disney100 and Adidas collabs before, which resulted in some pretty cool shoes. Now we spotted a new collab about the upcoming Spider-Verse movie that might have your mouthwatering. It looks like Burger King and Sony Pictures Animation are teaming up for a tasty promotion for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which swings into studios on June 2nd, 2023. ©Sony Pictures Animation Burger King announced that from Monday, May 15th, 2023, through Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, you can enjoy the “Spider-Verse” Whopper! ©Burger King This variant is only available at participating restaurants nationwide and features a red bun topped with black sesame seeds with a burger, melted Swiss cheese, and all the traditional Whopper toppings like tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, and sliced white onions. You can also customize the whopper with additions like crispy bacon. Burger King also shared that, in addition to the “Spider-Verse” Whopper, a “Spider-Verse” Sundae will be coming this summer, which features soft serve ice cream topped with black and red chocolate popping candies. ©Sony Picture Animation Are you getting excited for the release of this movie? Until it comes out, why not check out the other Spider-Man movies that are available on Disney+ right now? You can click the link below for more info. We’ll let you know about any other Spider-Man and Disney news we find out about, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more. Check out the five Spider-Man Movies that are coming to Disney+ 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 getting a “Spider-Verse” Whopper? Let us know in the comments! The post There’s a SPIDER-MAN WHOPPER 😮 at Burger King Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Starting tomorrow, you will see something new on Walt Disney World Resort cast member costumes – an all-new nametag! Nametags have been a time-honored Disney tradition for over 50 years at Walt Disney World Resort. For cast members, Disney is a calling to be part of something extraordinary, something magical, something incredibly unique, and our […]View the full article

There’s nothing quite like the magic of a Disney World vacation! On second thought, we can maybe think of one thing that’s even better… Cinderella Castle …a Disney World vacation you got a deal on! Summer is right around the corner, and Disney recently announced a new ticket offer for folks looking to book a trip. But, that’s not the only new ticket discount you might find around Disney World this summer, and we’re sharing all the details! Disney recently announced that beginning May 16th, Florida residents can purchase the Disney Summer Magic Ticket! This offer includes either a 4-day ticket for $58 per day plus tax ($229 total plus tax) or a 3-day ticket for $70 per day plus tax ($209 total plus tax). EPCOT Park pass reservations will be required as part of this ticket, so keep that in mind if you’re thinking about taking advantage of this deal! The Florida Resident Disney Summer Magic Tickets are valid through September 29th, 2023, and are subject to the following blockout dates: May 26th to May 29th, 2023 July 1st to July 4th, 2023 September 1st to September 4th, 2023 Tree of Life You can also add-on some additional options for an increased cost. Get a Park Hopper add-on for $40 more per ticket (plus tax), Park Hopper Plus for $55 more per ticket (plus tax), or the Water Park and Sports option for $35 more per ticket (plus tax). And if you’re looking for a place to stay on your trip, make sure you check out the hotel discounts available for Florida residents too! The deal is valid for up to 30% off of your hotel stay at a Disney World resort, available most nights from May 1st to July 10th, 2023. Hollywood Studios Another GREAT way to save money on your Disney World trip is by planning your food budget and sticking to it! Our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining comes with downloadable worksheets to help you do just that – along with our comprehensive look at restaurants, snack stands, and, well, everything you can eat at Disney World! Click here and use code WDW2023 to save 25% off your purchase. We’ll be keeping an eye out for even more Disney World deals to help you save throughout this summer and beyond, so stay tuned to DFB for more! See ALL the Discounts and Deals Available in Disney World 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 this summer? Tell us in the comments. The post NEW Disney World Ticket DISCOUNT Announced for Florida Residents first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney World vacations can be exhausting, and if you’re looking for coffee on your trip, you have quite a few different options! Trolley Car Cafe Coffee and Disney go together like Mickey and Minnie, and over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll find plenty of choices no matter what kind of coffee you’re after. Of course, there’s the obvious Trolley Car Cafe (the Hollywood Studios Starbucks location), but those lines can be long, and you might be looking for something a little different. So, let’s see what our options might be for coffee in Hollywood Studios! If your perfect Disney day isn’t complete without walking around with coffee in hand, you’ve probably found yourself wondering just where you can get it in each of the parks. Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew Like we mentioned, Trolley Car Cafe (Starbucks) is probably the most popular choice for coffee at Hollywood Studios, which also means it’s often packed with crowds and lines of people looking for a cup of joe! Chances are you’ll be waiting in some sort of line if you want to get coffee here, and if you don’t want to deal with all that, you have plenty of other options. Joffrey’s Coffee Joffrey’s serves coffee and tea throughout all 4 parks, in Disney Springs, and even at a few resorts! But at Hollywood Studios, you’ll find quite a few Joffrey’s kiosks! Chances are you’re never too far from a location, with spots behind Tower of Terror and near Walt Disney Presents. No matter what kind of coffee you prefer, can we all agree that it’s essential to our day in Disney World? There, you’ll find specialty and seasonal sips –– plus a selection of HUGE donuts and other pastries! You might spot the occasional line at a Joffrey’s location in Hollywood Studios as well, but chances are it won’t be as long as Trolley Car Cafe. Plus, since there are multiple Joffrey’s locations, you’ll have more opportunities to grab that cup you so desperately need. Hot Coffee Suppose you’re looking for other hot coffee fixes during your dining experience. In that case, you can find this warm, delectable beverage at: The Hollywood Brown Derby & Lounge, Rosie’s All-American Cafe, Fairfax Fare, Catalina Eddie’s, Hollywood Scoops, 50’s Prime Time Cafe, Tune-In Lounge, Hollywood & Vine, Dockside Diner, Backlot Express, Woody’s Lunchbox, ABC Commissary, PizzeRizzo, and Docking Bay 7. Nothing like a cup of Disney coffee Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano and Hollywood Brown Derby also offer specialty espresso drinks and even add a splash of alcohol, if you so choose. Cold Brew Craving a refreshing cup of cold brew? Trust us — Disney World gets HOT in the summer (and the fall, winter, and spring…) and you might not want a warm cup of coffee, and opt for something chilly instead. Iced coffee could be the way to go in the Florida heat! We don’t blame you — you’ll find cold brew on the menu at Oga’s Cantina, and we’ve occasionally seen it pop up at quick service locations here and there. Specialty Coffee If you want some coffee that’s truly out of this world, then you’ll need to head to Batuu over in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. You can find the unique Cold Brew Black Caf that will both cool you down and juice you up! You can get a spiked version too! This is the Joffrey’s Cold Brew topped with Sweet Cream Cheese and Chocolate Puffs. To say we’re excited to finally see this drink is an understatement. The first sip tends to be a little bitter from the dark brew coffee, but then the sweet cream comes in and balances out the flavor. If you mix it up, though, it’s perfectly balanced from the beginning of each sip to the last. Of course, the Chocolate Puffs on top are the icing on the cake (if this were cake and not coffee). It adds a nice sweet chocolatey taste if you munch on those while drinking it. If you loved Cocoa Puffs as a child, you MUST get this drink. And there you have it — our guide to finding your caffeine fix at Hollywood Studios! Keep following Disney Food Blog for more Disney World tips and advice! 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 What’s your favorite coffee spot in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post The Ultimate Guide to the Best Coffee in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re constantly on the lookout for the best souvenirs in Disney World! Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’re scouring the merchandise shops daily for new collections and hot merchandise, and we do our fair share of online shopping to prepare for our Disney trips as well. But now, there’s a NEW collectible in Disney World that we think you’ll be interested in if you’re a big fan…and you’ll need to know where to find it! At the popcorn cart next to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Hollywood Studios, we spotted the Mickey Mouse Picnic Basket Popcorn Bucket available for purchase. This bucket was first seen at Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park, but now it has made its way to the east coast. The new popcorn bucket is here! The bucket is made to look like Mickey’s gloved hand holding a picnic basket, and you can purchase it for $25. It comes with a serving of regular buttered popcorn. When it first premiered at Disneyland Park, it came with a side of your choice of snacks from Good Boy Grocers. However, here it works just like a regular popcorn bucket. Isn’t it cute?! And even the bucket’s strap is themed! It’s covered in little icons with nods to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the “Perfect Picnic” short film that serves as the ride’s pre-show. Little “Perfect Picnic” nods We’ll be on the lookout for more popcorn buckets in Disney World, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest. We recently spotted a new 100th Anniversary popcorn bucket in Magic Kingdom that you might want to check out as well! Click Here to Check Out the 100th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket 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 Would you buy this popcorn bucket? Tell us in the comments! The post STOP THE PRESSES — Disney World Just Released Probably the Best Popcorn Bucket Ever first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready — if you weren’t planning a Disney World trip for this summer, you might have to reevaluate. Cinderella Castle Disney World has dropped some hotel discounts already to help make your stay cheaper, and some other clues could point to an EMPTY resort this summer, but now they’ve announced another reason for you to plan a trip ASAP. Disney has revealed that a special 4-Park Magic Ticket will be available to purchase starting May 23rd, 2023. With this ticket, you’ll be able to get a 4-day, 4-park Magic Ticket for $99 per day plus tax (a total of $396 plus tax). EPCOT Basically, you’ll get 1 day of admission for each of the 4 theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom) across the 4 days, with the ability to visit just 1 park per day. Again, that’s “one admission per theme park, and one theme park per day.” These are NOT Park Hopper tickets. And here’s the best part — NO Park Pass reservations will be required if you buy and use these tickets! Hollywood Studios The tickets will be valid for use from June 1st through September 29th, but there are some blockout dates — July 1st-July 4th, September 1st-September 4th. The ticket does expire within 7 days of its first use or on September 29th, 2023, whichever takes place first, so that’s something to keep in mind. And keep in mind that the tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable. EPCOT This ticket deal goes on sale May 23rd, 2023, so mark down that date in your calendar and get ready to BOOK FAST. For more about what to expect this summer in Disney World, click here to see what we’re DREADING about Disney World this summer, or check out what NEW restaurant will be opening this summer. Take a look at ALL of the available Disney World deals and discounts 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 Will you be taking advantage of this ticket deal? Tell us in the comments. The post NEW TICKET DEAL Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation this summer? Make your next trip extra magical with one of these new seasonal ticket offers.View the full article