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You can now experience Disney100 limited-time offerings throughout Walt Disney World. Here are six great ways to commemorate this momentous milestone!View the full article

Disney accuses DeSantis of running a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” in the feud over the Reedy Creek Improvement District. View the full article

Some Disney agreements have just been declared INVALID by the DeSantis-appointed Reedy Creek Improvement District Board and it could cause some big complications. ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream Disney entered into some important agreements with the old Board of Supervisors for the Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District). These agreements gave Disney a lot of power over developments in the District for many years to come, despite what the new board may say or do. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the new board have threatened a variety of actions against Disney and some of those are starting to take shape, and now we have a critical update. The new board of the District met on April 26th, 2023 (you can watch a livestream/recording here), and discussed some things that could seriously impact Disney’s agreements with the old board. Let’s break it all down. Declaring the Disney Agreements “VOID” During their previous meeting, the board heard some arguments from their legal counsel about potential issues with Disney’s agreements. Their counsel argued that: Disney failed to give proper notice to other property owners in the District about the Development Agreement the old board didn’t have proper procedures in place to approve the agreements the government can’t delegate powers to private parties (and these agreements allegedly do that) the agreements don’t comply with the law of contracts the agreements are inconsistent with public policy ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream During their latest meeting (on April 26th) the board unanimously approved legislative findings prepared by their special counsel (which are included in the board’s agenda for this meeting). In doing so, they’ve effectively voted to declare Disney’s Development Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants as “void ab initio” (a.k.a. void from the beginning). According to the legislative findings: The District didn’t post copies of its agendas prior to their January 25th and February 8th meetings regarding these documents (they allege the agendas weren’t posted until “early March 2023 after the new Board of Supervisors appointed by the Governor took office”) Copies of the agreements weren’t posted in advance of the meetings The District didn’t give proper notice to property owners impacted by the Development Agreement The city counsels of Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista didn’t properly approve the Development Agreement ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream The legislative findings also address some amendments made to the District’s comprehensive plan regarding future developments in May 2022, along with amendments to the land development regulations approved by Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake in February 2023, and some approved by the District in January 2023. Essentially, the Board’s counsel argued: The comprehensive plan amendments that were most made weren’t properly approved (their purpose had changed since they were initially introduced in 2017/2018 to when they were approved in 2022) The District and the cities failed to properly attach the exhibit that would show the changes being made It appears some of this could be related to the land-use regulation changes we reported on back in January of 2023. Overall, the comprehensive plan has to do with just what things Disney could build in the District in the future — from minor parks to major parks and new hotel rooms. ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream The District’s counsel argued that the new development tables that have updated development ranges/maximums that were agreed to in May of 2022 and February/January of 2023 should not be considered as having been adopted into the land development code or comprehensive plan. And if that’s the case, then the later Development Agreement (which claims to exist under the prior comprehensive plan amendment) can’t exist. Alan Lawson, former Florida supreme court justice and another individual working with the new board said that Disney had previously been given a unique and special privilege with this District, but “that era has ended.” He argued that Disney’s latest agreements with the old board were invalid because (1) the board attempted to act without the proper legal authority, (2) the action was attempted without following the proper notice and procedural steps required by law, and (3) the agreement violated the constitution and other substantive laws. ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream So basically, for now, the new board has adopted the full legislative findings and essentially declared the Development Agreement and Restrictive Covenants invalid. But the board discussed a need to address the comprehensive plan situation in the future, so they’ll likely take action on that in the future as well with another formal motion. That could mean that the 2032 comprehensive plan (which appeared to allow for some greater development by Disney in the District in the future) would go away and Disney would be “stuck” with the limits of the 2020 comprehensive plan. Obtained via ClickOrlando Livestream In discussing the situation with the Development Agreement, the chair of the new board (Martin Garcia) talked about how members of the board had met with a vice president at Disney and both sides had expressed that they wanted to work together. Garcia said that he felt like they were off to a good start, but weeks later the new board learned about these agreements Disney had signed with the old board which restrict the new board’s powers. According to Garcia, “That’s not working together.” He argued that “Disney picked the fight with this board.” ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream Keep in mind that declaring the Development Agreement invalid is a move that DeSantis had previously indicated would likely happen. But he also alluded to the possibility that those actions by the board may lead to litigation. That is why amendments have also been introduced to 2 Florida bills (one in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate) that could also impact the Development Agreement, prevent the current board from complying with it, and ultimately give the board the authority to choose not to comply with it. The bills containing these amendments have not been passed yet, but we’ll be on the lookout for updates. “Superior Authority” During the prior meeting, the board held its final reading of Resolution No. 639, which amends parts of the Land Development Regulations that govern the District. The Resolution was initially approved during the April 19th meeting and once again unanimously approved at the April 26th meeting (which marked the final reading of this resolution). So what does it do? Well, first it essentially does away with the Planning Board and gives the Board of Supervisors all of those planning board powers. For these planning matters it also makes the Board of Supervisors the “final decision-making authority for the District and no further administrative appeal is available.” Reedy Creek On top of that, the Resolution functions as an assertion of the Board’s control over development and planning decisions for both of the cities within the District (the City of Lake Buena Vista and the City of Bay Lake). The cities are essentially controlled by Disney. But, under this Resolution, the Board has claimed it has “Superior Authority” over planning, zoning, land development regulations, and more, even within those 2 cities. It also forbids the cities from adopting “land development regulations that are less stringent than or in conflict with the District’s Land Development Regulations.” COVID-19 Regulations During this April 26th meeting, the board also considered Resolution 640 which prohibits certain COVID-19 restrictions and mandates by businesses within the District, which presumably would include Disney. Reedy Creek Limiting Disney’s ability to require its guests or employees to wear masks is something one of the new board members seemed eager to tackle previously and something Governor DeSantis previously mentioned as well. But it seems this Resolution doesn’t quite do that. One part of the Resolution addresses COVID-19 policies within buildings where private businesses (like Disney) operate. For those, the Resolution says that the business shall NOT require customers to provide documents providing COVID-19 vaccination or post-infection recovery or impose a COVID-19 testing mandate to gain access to the business’ buildings. Mask Sign The Resolution does, however, prohibit the District itself from requiring its own employees to wear masks and states that no one will be required to wear a mask to enter buildings “of the District,” but stops short of applying that to private businesses within the District. This (presumably) would limit Disney’s decision-making regarding COVID-19 policies in the future to some extent, but does not seem to prohibit Disney from imposing a mask mandate. Other Matters The Board also discussed other matters including hiring a new administrator and hearing from local businesses about their concerns regarding the Board’s actions and how those would impact the businesses. Things are constantly changing here so we will keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. To read about DeSantis’ threats to build a prison near Disney World click here, or click here to see what he’s said about Disney ride inspections. Click here to see how Disney has started to respond to the situation Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post "Disney Picked the Fight" -- DeSantis-Appointed Board Declares Reedy Creek Agreements Invalid first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney vs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis drama just got more interesting. Obtained via ClickOrlando Livestream Disney and DeSantis have been battling for quite some time now, following Disney’s statements against the Parental Rights in Education law (what critics call “Don’t Say Gay”). Following that, DeSantis and the Florida legislature have made some significant changes to Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District) including the imposition of a new board, declarations by the board that some recent Disney x Reedy Creek agreements are invalid, threats of a prison near Disney World, and more. And now Disney is “officially” fighting back. According to CNBC, Disney has officially sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (as well as members of the District’s new board) alleging that the Governor has waged a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against Disney. Obtained via ClickOrlando Livestream The lawsuit has been filed in federal court and argues that DeSantis has orchestrated a campaign to punish Disney for its political views and that this all now threatens Disney’s business. Though Disney’s prior responses to the battle have typically been more quiet or subtle, this significantly escalates the feud. Reedy Creek According to Scott Gustin (via Twitter), the lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. It alleges, “A targeted campaign of government retaliation—orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech—now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights.” Disney also claims that it has “exhausted efforts to seek a resolution,” leaving them with “no choice but to file this lawsuit to protect its cast members, guests, and local development partners from a relentless campaign to weaponize government power.” This is a developing story, so check back with us for the latest news. In the meantime, click here to see what Disney CEO Bob Iger has had to say about the drama Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: Disney Sues Florida Governor Ron DeSantis 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. There are plenty of pricey Disney souvenirs out there, but there’s one that’s a little more well-known than the rest. Sleeping Beauty LEGO display in Disney Springs What are we talking about? Why, LEGO sets of course! These popular toys come in all different sizes and themes, and there are some pretty cool Disney-inspired ones that you can buy online and at the LEGO store in Disney Springs. But if you’re LEGO-obsessed, you need to know about the new sale online! Right now, shopDisney is having a flash sale on LEGOs, which means that several sets are available at a discount. For starters, you can pick up this LEGO Mini Disney Castle online now for 20% off its usual price! ©Disney The set comes with 567 pieces to build a 50th Anniversary-inspired Cinderella Castle, complete with Mickey Mouse minifig. How fun! Shop the Castle Set Here! Are you a Disney princess fan? If so, you need this LEGO Belle and Rapunzel’s Royal Stables Set. It’s available for 40% off during the sale! ©Disney It comes with mini figures of Belle and Rapunzel, plus their horses, Philippe and Maximus. It’s a 239-piece set that builds into an impressive stable set-up with multiple rooms and features. Shop the Stable Set Here! If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on the pricey LEGO Hulkbuster, then now is your chance! It’s available on shopDisney now for 20% off, which takes more than $100 off the price. ©Disney The intricate set comes with more than 4000 (!!) pieces, so it’ll take some time to assemble. Included is a LEGO Tony Stark minifig to go inside the suit once it’s complete — how cool is that?! Shop the Hulkbuster LEGO Set Here! If you want a slightly smaller project than the Hulkbuster, try out this LEGO Jake & Neytiri’s First Banshee Flight set inspired by Avatar. It’s also available at a 20% discount right now. ©Disney It has 572 pieces to make Jake Sully and Neytiri figures, two banshees, and a buildable mountain landscape. The wings are posable and there are even some glow-in-the-dark features to make you feel like you’re on Pandora! Shop the Avatar Set On Sale Here! And finally, we have something for Star Wars fans! If you enjoyed the Disney+ series Andor, then you might want to see this LEGO Ambush on Ferrix set. Like the others, it’s 20% off. ©Disney It comes with 679 pieces to build out the scene from the show. It also features a Mobile Tac-Pod with an opening top and side for easy access to the interior. This one is very detailed! Order the Andor LEGO Set Here! Those are some of our top picks from the sale, but make sure to check out all the LEGO sets on sale at shopDisney! We’ll keep you in the loop with any more big discounts or savings on Disney merch, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest. Click Here to See Amazon Travel Finds We Never Knew Existed! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which LEGO set is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! This Disney LEGO Sale Won’t Last Long! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Theme Park Rangers Radar looks for overlooked animals at Disney World, learns about WDW ambassadors' clothing. View the full article

Lately, it seems like every time we turn around, there’s a new price increase or exorbitant price tag attached to a Disney experience (looking at you, Galactic Starcruiser!). Just when we got used to paying extra for airport transportation, Disney made FastPasses an additional fee. Then, just when we got used to paying extra to skip the lines, Disney introduced surge pricing on its Genie+ service. It’s not cheap to visit Disney World, that’s for sure! The Magic Kingdom can get SUPER busy around the holidays! With all the recent price increases, we’re left wondering, if Genie+ hit $35 and sold out this spring, how high will the price go this summer? For those that are unfamiliar, Genie+ is a paid FastPass-like service. The price starts at $15 per day per ticket at Disney World, though the price changes based on the crowd level on any given day. If you pay for this service, you’ll be able to reserve a return time and use various rides’ Lightning Lanes (previously the FastPass+ lanes) to skip the standby lines. Lightning Lane sign at Beauty and the Beast show Now, Disney had a lot going on in the parks this spring. There were some runDisney events, a BIG attraction opening, a returning fireworks show, and Easter weekend, all happening around the same time. As you can imagine, the Disney World parks were crowded. Very crowded. The spring break crowds came in full force Thanks to Disney’s new surge pricing measures, the cost of Genie+ increases with the crowd level. So, when the parks were feeling extra full, the Genie+ price skyrocketed to $35 per person per day. And sold out. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster can end up with some HIGH wait times! For reference, we tracked the price of Genie+ throughout the month of April and found that the price remained at $35 from April 4th to April 14th. Interestingly, by the end of the month, the price was back to the LOWEST reported price we’d seen in a long time. On April 23rd, Genie+ was $15 per person per day. What a difference just a few weeks can make! By late April, the crowds shrunk! Clearly, Disney is not afraid to hike (and lower) the price of Genie+. So our question remains: What kind of prices can we expect to see this summer? Well, Easter is commonly known as one of the busiest weeks of the year in Disney World, but the Fourth of July week is generally considered an even BUSIER time in Disney World. Considering that many expect the Disney parks to be even MORE crowded this summer, will the price of Genie+ rise with the crowd level? Could the price exceed $35? Genie+ Keep in mind that this is all speculation, as Disney shares the price of its daily Genie+ service day-by-day. The price of Genie+ could reach $40, or it could plateau at $35 — only the Genie pros in Disney HQ know the answer to our question! The Lightning Lane comes in handy on a busy day! Considering Genie+ sold out even when it was priced at $35 proves that there is still a demand for the service despite the higher cost. With that logic in mind, Disney could charge as much as it wants for Genie+, though guests might not be happy about it. Tower of Terror Lightning Lane sign Between catering to the crowd level and managing guest satisfaction, Disney must walk a fine line to keep park guests and Genie+ users happy. As summer approaches, we’ll continue to monitor the price of Genie+ and look out for major changes. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How much are you willing to pay for Genie+? Let us know in the comments! The post Genie+ Hit and Sold Out This Spring. How High Will It Go in Summer 2023? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Celebrate the Wonder of Star Wars with new collectibles, books, experiences, and more!View the full article

You probably know why people celebrate with a snack or two on May 5th, but did you know that May 4th is a HUGE deal in the Disney parks? For Star Wars fans, May the Fourth is basically a HOLIDAY, and when it comes to Disney holidays, you can’t celebrate without some SNACKS! A BIG ‘Star Wars’ holiday is coming SOON! From Walt Disney World to Disneyland Resort, TONS of new and returning treats are arriving just in time for May the Fourth. Let’s check them out! Disneyland Disneyland Park Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Look for THREE new items at Docking Bay 7 in Disneyland! From a galactic salad to a specialty sipper, there are some interesting eats arriving soon. ©Disney Docking Bay 7 Available beginning May 2 Temple Rootleaf and Moss Salad with Seasoned Gwayo Egg: Sweet-savory salad greens, brined vegetables, roasted mushrooms, fried potato noodles, and soy-marinated soft-boiled egg (New) Temple Rootleaf and Moss Salad: Sweet-savory salad greens, brined vegetables, roasted mushrooms, and fried potato noodles (Plant-based) (New) Light Up! Acid Spitter Orb Sipper with Lanyard includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit five per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (Available while supplies last beginning May 3rd) (New) Galactic Grill Available May 2nd through May 6th Darth by Chocolate Parfait Grogu Sipper includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (Available while supplies last beginning May 2) Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge That space-age popcorn served at Kat Saka’s Kettle has all-new treats starting in May! ©Disney Kat Saka’s Kettle Available starting May 2nd Surabat Valley Mix: Sweet kettle corn (Also available with furikake) (New) Niamos Mix: Savory sour cream and chive popcorn (Also available with furikake) (New) Jellyfruit Muffin: Passion fruit buttermilk muffin with pineapple and blackberry jam (New) Visit the Milk Stand starting on May 2nd for a new drink! ©Disney Milk Stand Available starting May 2nd Tenoo Swirl Crunchies Cereal: Blue milk topped with strawberry and grape candy pebbles See that knot-looking pretzel treat? You can find it at Oga’s Cantina from May 2nd through August 31st. Oga’s Cantina Available May 2nd through August 31st Five Blossom Bread with Mustard Cream: Warm pretzel knot with a new creamy honey mustard dip Ginger Lime Tea Lemonade with Soju: Soju, Minute Maid Lemonade, Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea, habanero lime and ginger flavors topped with matcha foam (New) Ronto Roasters Available while supplies last beginning May 2nd Light Up! Acid Spitter Orb Sipper with Lanyard includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (New)(Limit five per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) Beverage Carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Available starting May 2 Galma Garlic Puffs: Puffed cheese chips Fruit Cart, Churro Cart, and Lemonade Cart in Tomorrowland STOP SCROLLING. Look at this Grogu Sipper coming to various food carts in Tomorrowland. Just look at it. ©Disney Fruit Cart, Churro Cart, and Lemonade Cart in Tomorrowland Available while supplies last beginning May 3rd Grogu Sipper includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New) Downtown Disney District Speaking of Grogu, can we take a moment to appreciate this Grogu Candy Apple? Adorable. ©Disney Marceline’s Confectionery Grogu Candy Apple: Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in colored white chocolate with gold sanding sugar for the belt Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Both the Hearthstone Lounge and the Grand Californian Hotel Lobby Cart will soon sell some tasty Star Wars treats! These new and returning treats will be available from April 28th through May 31st. ©Disney Hearthstone Lounge Available May 2nd through May 31st Ginger Daiquiri: El Dorado Rum, Sherry, Velvet Falernum, ginger syrup and lime juice, garnished with mint (New) Grand Californian Hotel Lobby Cart Available April 28th through May 30th Star Wars Sugar Cookie Wookiee Cookie Pretzel Lightsabers Falcon Lollipop Stormtrooper Crisped Rice Treat Tropical Whoopie Pie Galaxy Macaron Box Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite (SOLD OUT) The Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite event is sold out, but if you managed to grab a ticket, take a look at some of the treats coming soon! ©Disney At Harbour Galley, the Mos Eisley Spaceport Cookies are sure to be a sweet little treat. The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor will serve a Galactic Princess Sundae, and the Mossy Mint Churro will be served at the Frontierland churro cart. For those looking for a savory treat, the Harissa Tip-Yip Bowl at Red Rose Taverne or the Corned Shaak Loaded Fries at Hungry Bear Restaurant may satisfy your craving. Finally, the Disneyland After Dark event will offer guests a special chance to purchase both the Light Up! Acid Spitter Orb Sipper and the Grogu Sipper beginning May 2nd. Walt Disney World Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios is set to debut LOTS of Star Wars treats. You may recognize some classics like the Wookiee Cookie and the Darth Vader Cupcake — that cookie is a favorite of ours! ©Disney ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Café Available May 4th through May 31st Jettison Juice: Minute Maid Lemonade and watermelon served with a glow cube (Non-alcoholic) Backlot Express Available May 4th through May 31st Darth Vader Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with chocolate-peanut butter buttercream, dipped in dark chocolate ganache, edged in chocolate flakes, and topped with a chocolate Darth Vader Wookiee Cookie: Two oatmeal cookies with vanilla cream filling garnished with a milk chocolate sash on top ©Disney Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Available starting on May 4th Oi-Oi Puff: Raspberry cream puff with passion fruit mousse (Available May 4th and 5th) Light Up! Acid Spitter Orb Sipper with Lanyard includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit five per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (Available while supplies last beginning May 4th) (New) PizzeRizzo and The Trolley Car Café Available May 4th and 5th Dark Side Chocolate Creation: Malted milk chocolate mousse dome with raspberry mousse filling, slivered almonds, and chocolate shortbread cookie ©Disney Churro Carts at The Market (Available May 4th and 5th) Grand Avenue, and Anaheim Produce(Available May 4th through 31st) Lightsaber Churro served with chocolate sauce ©Disney Ronto Roasters Light Up! Acid Spitter Orb Sipper with Lanyard includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (New) (Limit five per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (Available while supplies last beginning May 4) Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Even the Disney World hotels are joining in on the May the Fourth festivities! ©Disney Pineapple Lanai Available May 4 only Millennium Falcon Star Wars Soft-serve Sundae: Galactic gray vanilla soft-serve with mint flavor, chocolate cream cookie crumbles, chocolate drizzle, white chocolate pearl stars, brownie asteroid pieces with stardust sparkles, and a Millennium Falcon white chocolate piece Disney Springs You don’t need a park ticket to enjoy May the Fourth! At Disney Springs, several snack spots will serve up some tasty treats! ©Disney The Ganachery Available May 1st through May 31st Queen Amidala Chocolate Piñata: Dark chocolate piñata filled with ruby chocolate and raspberry bark Ahsoka Pop: Plant-based coconut and blueberry swirl pop enrobed in dark chocolate Millennium Falcon Pop: Milk chocolate pop with crisp pearls (Currently available) This NEW Disney Springs treat is Insta-worthy, don’t you think? ©Disney Swirls on the Water Available May 4th through May 31st Loyal Astromech Swirl: DOLE Whip Mango swirled with habanero soft-serve in a red velvet cone with toasted graham cracker crumbs, chocolate rocks, and a BB-8 edible garnish (New) Disneyland Paris Disneyland Park — Cool Station Across the globe, Disneyland Paris will celebrate May Fourth with a Grogu-themed treat! ©Disney Cool Station Available starting May 4 Grogu Meringue with white chocolate icing and macaron We can’t WAIT to try the new treats arriving in the Disney parks this year! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, and may the force (or the FOURTH) be with you. BREAKING: Huge CHANGE Announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios — An Entire Area Will REOPEN Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What treat are you excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post TONS of New Treats are Coming to to the Disney Parks Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We sure are thinking a lot about Halloween these days, especially considering it’s still April! There will be special ears for this event! We’ve got good reasons, though (really … it’s all VERY rational). We’re pretty obsessed with this fun Disney World special event, and these parties SELL OUT. So we need to keep our eyes on the prize. That’s why we — and YOU, maybe — will be setting our alarms to buy Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets TOMORROW! Just last week, Disney made some HUGE announcements about this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, including ticket prices and dates and what’s confirmed for this year’s party. Tickets officially go on sale May 2nd. But, but BUT… If you’re staying at a Disney World resort hotel, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, or Shades of Green, then you can purchase tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starting on April 27th, a whole five days earlier than the general public. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party The party ticket includes entrance into Magic Kingdom as early as 4PM, three hours before the official start of the party. Partygoers will get access to exclusive entertainment, a parade, a fireworks show, party-exclusive snacks, and more. They’ll even be able to ride their favorite rides, including TRON Lightcycle / Run (although that ride WILL require a virtual queue boarding pass to ride during the party). Hi, Mickey! Now, Disney has not given us an official time the tickets will go on sale on April 27th, but we’ll be up early trying to buy them! Are you still on the fence about going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Check out our visit last year! Stay tuned to DFB for updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip to the 2023 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? Tell us in the comments! The post Heads Up! Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Ticket Sales Start TOMORROW for Some Guests! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The crowds have been coming to the cruise lines at a higher rate than planned at Port Canaveral, and officials have reprojected what was already set to be record numbers to a total that’s more than double what it saw before the COVID-19 pandemic. View the full article

Disney is getting ready to take on some BIG transformations…and we GOTTA talk about them. Cinderella Castle in Tokyo Disneyland Let’s play hooky and explore what’s coming up! Check out our video below: 10 Major Changes Coming To Disney Parks Around the World Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What changes are you looking forward to in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: 10 Major Changes Coming to Disney Parks Around the World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Celebrate May the 4th this year with flavors inspired by some of your favorite Star Wars stories and characters in this year's Disney Eats Foodie Guide!View the full article

We’re still about 3 months away from the 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, but we’re already starting to get ready! 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival This July, we’ll be eating some delicious food, jamming out to lively music, and hunting for our favorite little rat all around the World Showcase. We’ve been doing this for a long time, so we’ve gotten the hang of how to best tackle the festival. Today, we’re taking a look at some of our biggest projections for this year’s fest, so let’s dive in! The 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival takes place from July 27th to November 18th. Here’s what we expect to see. 1. Best of the Fest Items will Return So far, we do know a few of the festival booths that are returning this year — but no menus have been released yet! 2022 Shimmering Sips We know that The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, the Canada Booth, the India Booth, the Shimmering Sips Booth, and the Spain Booth will all be returning this year. From that, there are a few items that we expect to see back that we loved in the past! At Flavors From Fire, we have seen the Smoked Corned Beef a few years in a row — and it made the Best of the Fest multiple times. FOOD! Smoked Corned Beef at Flavors from Fire At Shimmering Sips, the Mimosa Flight also made the Best of the Fest on multiple occasions, and we think this might be back this year as well. Mimosa Flight And who can forget the Canada Booth? It consistently brings us solid food options every year. Both the Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup and the “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon have made appearances multiple times, and usually make our Best of the Fest list. “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with truffle-butter sauce Finally, at the Fry Basket, the Adobo Yuca Fries were new last year (along with the whole booth), so they might not come back. Yuca fries But, they impressed us — they made the Best of the Fest! So we’re hoping they return as well. 2. Food Will RUN OUT Last year, on opening day, a few booths had some complications. The Fry Basket even ran out of fries! Fries! The only ones they didn’t have were those amazing Yuca fries, and eventually, they did get a shipment in. But keep in mind that sometimes an opening day isn’t the smoothest. We would hope that this booth wouldn’t make the same mistake twice, but you never know! Some Eat to the Beat Performers Will Return Some artists have performed at the Eat to the Beat Concerts multiple times now, so they’ve basically become staples. We are thinking (and hoping!) that a few of them will return to the Food and Wine Festival again this year. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Sugar Ray, and Baha Men have performed a few years in a row. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 38 Special, 98°, Hanson, and Boyz II Men are all repeat performers, so we might be able to catch them again, too! Click here to see last year’s full Eat to the Beat lineup These Will Be the Busiest Days This might go without saying, but the first day of the festival, July 17th, will be BUSY. EPCOT Crowds Last year, guests lined up early to get into the park, and crowd levels stayed consistent around the World Showcase throughout the day. The first weekend of the festival also tends to get busy, because it’s a popular time for locals to check out the new eats or grab returning favorites. Shimmering Sips Line! Three-day weekends also tend to be pretty busy. Expect Labor Day Weekend (September 2-4th) and Columbus Day Weekend (October 7th-9th) to have a lot of crowds, as well as Veterans Day on November 11th. And we also need to remind you that the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend (November 2nd-5th) will draw a huge crowd! You’ll Run Into Problems The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is a LOT of fun, but it isn’t always pretty. Especially if you’re going on the first weekend, you should expect some complications! We already mentioned that sometimes booths can run out of food, but have you prepared for the weather? EPCOT! It is Florida after all, so you should always be prepared for rain. The festival continues rain or shine, so make sure you check the forecast (and pack a poncho so you’re not shelling out $12 for one in the parks!) Rainy day in EPCOT The Food and Wine Festival is kind of known as EPCOT’s “Fall” festival, but it actually starts in July. It will be HOT. Have your eye on a menu item that you think you’ll HAVE to get? That Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup might not look as good when you’re sweating in the 95° heat. The sun is HOT in Florida This year’s festival is already looking like it’ll be a good one, and we’ll be there on opening day to bring you ALL the food reviews, so stay tuned. And don’t forget, DFB has you covered with new Food and Wine TANKS! As we said, July is HOT in Florida, so make sure you are prepared with our latest merch. The Food and Wine Vibes tank is the perfect way to get ready for the festival Food & Wine vibes! Click here to read about EVERYTHING confirmed for the 2023 Food and Wine Festival Ready to Plan for Your EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including details on what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2023 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 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! What are YOUR projections for this year’s festival? Let us know in the comments below! The post We’ve Covered the EPCOT Food and Wine Fest for 15 Years. Here Are Our Predictions for 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you love Oreos, then we are one and the same. Chinese Oreos with Dairy in Disney World! There are lots of delicious sweet treats you can get during your Disney World vacation, and everyday things like Oreos typically aren’t seen in the parks. But we saw this HUGE Oreo news and just had to share — a popular flavor is coming BACK! Oreo has just announced on Twitter that their S’mOREO Cookies are returning to grocery shelves on May 8th! The cookie itself tastes like a graham cracker, while the filling is half chocolate and half marshmallow flavored. If you’re a fan of s’mores, you’ll really want to grab these ASAP, because lots of fans are excited they’re coming back, so don’t wait. Grey Stuff and Oreos It’s not entirely uncommon to see Oreos incorporated into some Disney desserts, and you can grab some interesting flavors over at the China Pavilion in EPCOT, so if you’re craving an Oreo on your vacation, keep your eyes peeled. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney (and Oreo, because why not) news! How much does the food REALLY cost at Disney in 2023? We’ve got the answer. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite flavor of Oreo? Tell us below! The post The Important Oreo Update You NEED To Know About first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

During the 25th anniversary celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we unearthed the time capsule put together by cast members in 1998. Among the old photos, news clippings and mementos was a stack of sweet, inspiring and sentimental letters written from the opening team, addressed to today’s Animal Kingdom cast members.View the full article

Are you a Joffrey’s or Starbucks fan? Joffrey’s If you said Joffrey’s, we’ve got some pretty awesome news for you. For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, Joffrey’s released a special coffee mix that we were afraid would be going away now that the 50th is over. However, we’ve just found out some very exciting news and had to share it with you! Joffrey’s has announced that this coffee blend won’t be going away, but it will be getting a new name! The coffee blend will now be called the Walt Disney World Resort Blend. It still contains beans from Central & South America and is a ground dark roast. Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company As of right now, this blend is only available at Joffrey’s Disney Springs – The Landing location, but we’ll be sure to keep an eye out if it expands, so stay tuned to DFB! Read our latest Joffrey’s review right 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! What’s your favorite Joffrey’s drink? Tell us below! The post This Joffrey's Coffee Is NOT Going Away, But It Might Be Harder To Find! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you like to stay active on your Disney vacation, we’ve got great news! All Star Sports Resort Disney offers workout classes inside their resorts and parks from time to time, and there are even Disney workouts you can do from your hotel room or at home. But if you’re looking for some family fun while you’re on vacation, Disney has announced a new sport is available at select hotels! Pickleball is now available at select resorts, and all the equipment you’ll need to play is complimentary! If you don’t know what pickleball is, it’s similar to tennis but played with a racket/paddle and a hollow plastic ball. ©Disney You can currently play this game at the recreational tennis courts at the following resorts: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Old Key West Resort Yacht Club Resort Heading to Disney World later this year? Here’s one thing you won’t regret bringing to Disney World (but you WILL regret it if you forget it) and don’t miss these huge ways to save big on your vacation. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here’s how to have THREE perfect days in Disney World! 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’s your favorite sport to play? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can Now Play Pickleball at Disney World Hotels! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will once again take flight April 29-30 as the Fort Lauderdale Air Show's signature act, stunting over South Florida skies in their sleek F/A-18 Super Hornets. View the full article

The South Florida Sweet Corn Fiesta — and a "corny" competitive eating challenge — are set to return to West Palm Beach's Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 30. View the full article

Are you looking to have a magical getaway? Castaway Cay The Disney Vacation Club is currently hosting a sweepstakes event where they’re giving away a Disney vacation worth almost $20,000! And the best part? You don’t even have to be a DVC Member to enter. It even takes less than a minute to submit your entry — check out all the details. Available now through May 26th, 2023, you can enter the Disney Vacation Club Stay, Play, Sail Sweepstakes. The winner and three lucky guests will receive a 4-night stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort and a 3-night cruise on the Disney Wish. ©Disney Vacation Club The winner will also receive four 5-day Disney World theme park tickets with Park Hopper Option, round-trip airfare, and round-trip transportation. Riviera Resort If you’re looking to enter the sweepstakes or just want more information, head to the website to fill out the form. Click here to enter the sweepstakes! After you’ve submitted your entry, you can watch a short YouTube video for 5 more entries and then another one for 10 more entries, which gives you a total of 16 entries. Disney Wish at Castaway Cay Best of luck to you if you enter the sweepstakes, and for all the latest DVC news, stay tuned to DFB. Click here for more on the new rooms coming the Polynesian Village Resort! 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! Are you looking to become a DVC member? Let us know below! The post Enter To WIN a ,000 Disney Vacation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you needed another reason to love Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, we have one that includes both guacamole and tequila. Via @TheRock on Instagram In 2020, the hospitality industry took a major hit as restaurant visitors dwindled due to the global pandemic. Local businesses and restaurant owners struggled to make ends meet in order to operate, and several unfortunately ended up closing. That’s when The Rock, together with his tequila brand Teremana, decided to come up with a way to support local restaurants while also celebrating Cinco de Mayo and his birthday. For the third year in a row, The Rock and Teremana will host “Guac on The Rock,” a week-long event that reimburses restaurant goers when they order guacamole with a Teremana cocktail — up to $1,000,000. This event will take place from May 1st to May 7th, 2023. Dwayne Johnson “Bringing people together the Teremana way — to have a great time while supporting and celebrating the hospitality industry and its incredible workers — is one of the best ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and my birthday,” Johnson said. “Now it’s Teremana’s turn to express our gratitude… Let everyone know that the guac is on The Rock again!” ©Disney Customers 21 and over who order a Teremana cocktail with an order of guacamole will be reimbursed up to $10 — to encourage people to go out to eat and support their hospitality workers. To see a list of participating locations, you can visit guacontherock.com. Can you ever really go wrong with guacamole? All you’ll have to do is go to a participating restaurant, order a Teremana cocktail and guac, take a photo of your receipt, and submit that picture online. You’ll be reimbursed through Venmo. ©Teremana What do you think? Will you be headed out for some guac and tequila? We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney-related news and updates, so stay tuned and follow along for more! For more updates from The Rock, check out news regarding the making of a live-action Moana movie by clicking the link below. Click here for more on the live-action Moana movie that’s coming soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be celebrating Guac on The Rock? Let us know in the comments! The post Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Wants To Buy You Guacamole first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Prepare to be JEALOUS. Ariel in the Festival of Fantasy Parade While the domestic Disney theme parks and shopDisney store can get pretty great stuff, sometimes the international parks just BLOW that totally out of the water. A Donald Duck restaurant in Shanghai Disney Resort?! A Coco restaurant in Disneyland Paris?! And epic popcorn buckets (some of the best of all time) at Tokyo Disneyland?! It’s enough to make you book an international flight or two. If you’re already feeling a little jealous about some of the things those in other countries can enjoy, get ready to turn totally GREEN with envy. shopDisney Japan recently posted via Instagram about some ridiculously adorable UniBearsity “Little Mermaid” plushes that are now available! Just take a second to let them all soak in. Okay, wait, we’ve gotta break down some of the details because they’re just too much. ©Disney We start with the Urusla-themed plush. The bear itself is totally decked out in some Ursula-feeling things like blue eyeshadow/lashes, that tuft of grey hair on the top, some fabulous black fur on the neck, and (of course) a shell necklace. But what really gets us are the Flotsam and Jetsam puppets. HOW EPIC ARE THOSE?! Fabulous Ursula bear + puppets: they’re almost too much to handle! ©Disney And then it gets better. The King Triton-inspired bear is adorable on its own, but do you recognize who has inspired his puppet? ©Disney SEBASTIAN! The little puppet even has a necktie in the shape of a crab claw — how great is that?! ©Disney The Ariel-inspired plush is nice because it can be used in the tail/mermaid form… ©Disney …or human form (true to Ariel’s transformation). But it also comes with a puppet inspired by Flounder which is so small and sweet. Also, check out her tiara — you live that princess life, Ariel! ©Disney And finally, we get to the puppet inspired by Eric, which comes with… ©Disney …a puppet themed to his dog, Max, of course! The bangs and the little tongue sticking out is enough to make your heart melt. We give up everyone — frankly, we don’t see how we could ever be as cool as these bears and their themed puppets. ©Disney Unfortunately, you won’t find these bears on the US shopDisney website. They’re on the Japanese shopDisney website for now. But allow this to serve as our official petition to make these cuties available on the US site. Please. Pretty please? Okay, we’ll stop begging…for now. To grab some other mermaid-themed merchandise (as we all prepare for the live-action The Little Mermaid movie to be released), click here (a new collection has just dropped online in the US). And stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see how the live-action Little Mermaid movie will be DIFFERENT than the original Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these plushes is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post We Give Up. We’ll Never Be as Cool as These Disney Items first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When there’s no off-season at the Disney Parks, routine maintenance and upkeep must be scheduled to keep everything running smoothly and looking shiny and new for years to come. “it’s a small world” Disneyland We’ve seen several closures take place at Disney World recently, from Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster refurbishments to the reimagining of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Disney World isn’t the only park undergoing quite a bit of change at the moment — LOTS of rides will soon be under refurbishment at Disneyland in California. Let’s check out all the upcoming closures! Of course, we already knew that Splash Mountain would be closing for refurbishment to join the Disney World attraction in becoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. That attraction will close on May 30th and reopen in 2024. The Matterhorn Bobsleds will also be closed until June 2nd. What we didn’t know previously was that THREE other Disneyland attractions will also temporarily close this summer. ©Disney Peter Pan’s Flight, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and Alice in Wonderland are all joining Splash Mountain and Tarzan’s Treehouse (which has been under construction for a long time) in refurbishment closures starting on June 5th. That is a LOT of attractions to be undergoing refurbishment at once! ©Disney Will you miss any of these during your next trip? We currently don’t know when the rides will reopen, but we’ll let you know as soon as we hear something. Right now, Disneyland’s refurbishment calendar only shows updates through June 6th (and all the rides are still closed on this day), and the attraction webpages don’t give a reopening date. All three simply say, “Please check back for updates.” Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news, so stay tuned and follow along for more! Click here to check out two permanent restaurant closures at Disneyland. 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 Which of these rides will you miss the most while they’re temporarily closed? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Disney Rides Are Temporarily Closing SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Heading to Tokyo Disney this year? Tokyo Disneyland Resort We’ve seen the Tokyo Disney Resort go through some changes this year starting with its 40th anniversary celebration, brand new parades, and even a change in the park’s COVID-19 policy. We just found out about some new additions that will be coming later this year. Get ready for a “rootin’ tootin’” good time at Tokyo Disney Resort with not one, but two new stage shows! Tokyo Disneyland will be home to “The Diamond Variety Muster” at The Diamond Horseshoe, and Tokyo DisneySea will feature “Duffy and Friends’ Wonderful Friendship” at Cape Cod Cook-Off. Here are the details on the menus at these two restaurants. ©Disney Starting on September 1st, 2023, The Diamond Horseshoe at Tokyo Disneyland will feature Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar in their own show called, “The Diamond Variety Muster.” The show will have a range of performances, from romantic ballads to comedic skits. And if you’re feeling hungry, they’ve got you covered with tastes from the American West from horseshoe-shaped bread to tortilla rolls, sausages, fried chicken, and more. There are options for the kiddos like meat patties, sausages, and fried shrimp. ©Disney At Tokyo DisneySea, Duffy and the gang are debuting “Duffy and Friends’ Wonderful Friendship” at Cape Cod Cook-Off starting July 4th, 2023. This show features the park’s first-ever appearance of CookieAnn, ‘Olu Mel, and LinaBell in a stage show. Together, all seven friends — Duffy, ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou, and the new characters — will showcase their unique talents, from drawing pictures to making decorations and more. The menu is packed with Duffy-themed items, including the Cape Cod Cook-Off First Prize Set with a Strawberry & Milk Mousse that depicts Duffy’s face. ©Disney By the way, more changes are happening over at the Polynesian Terrance Restaurant. Mickey’s Rainbow Luau will be returning there on September 1st, 2023. Mickey Mouse and his friends will celebrate Polynesian-style music and dance. New menu items will include foods themed to loco moco and malasada. ©Disney If you’re headed to Tokyo Disney soon, be on the lookout for these new shows and menus, and stay tuned for more restaurant news! Click here to see the latest updates on menu changes at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be checking out either of these new stage shows? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Announces 2 NEW Attractions Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article