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From the Carthay Circle Restaurant to snack kiosks where you can refuel with a quick bite, you’ll find no shortage of unique and tasty food at Disney California Adventure. Carthay Circle Home to some of our favorite table service and quick service restaurants, Disneyland California Adventure showcases some stand-out dining. Warning — this article might induce hunger! What are the best spots to grab a quick snack or enjoy a meal at Disney California Adventure? We’re helping you research the restaurants that you might want to include in your magical day! Best Table Service Restaurants There are a few things you should know about table service restaurants. First, these meals are going to be a bit pricier than counter service meals, due to the portion sizes, quality, service, and atmosphere of the restaurant. These are just a bit fancier — but not so upscale that you’d feel out of place after a long day in the park. Secondly, you’ll need to make a reservation to visit any of these locations. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance of your desired date, so make sure to stay on top of your trip dates! Alright, FINALLY we can talk about some food! Carthay Circle Restaurant Located on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure, this restaurant is based on the Carthay Circle Theatre, where Disney’s first film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, premiered. The concept of everything inside the restaurant is old Hollywood, and you can see that in the warm golden colors, wood accents, lighting, and decor. Carthay Circle This is a signature dining spot, making it a great location for those special occasions — a birthday, anniversary, graduation, special date, etc. That old Hollywood atmosphere lends itself to that kind of thing and can really make YOU feel like a part of that famous moment in time. Walt and Shirley Temple Pro tip: if you can, walk around and take a moment to admire all the great photographs of Walt! There is a good selection of wine, and we’d expect nothing less from a classy restaurant that showcases the best of Californian cuisine! Vietnamese Twice-cooked Beef Lettuce Wraps We do feel like the cost is worth it for many of the items, but you’ll want to take a close look at the menu options that will be available during your trip to make sure the flavors are ones that fit your palette. As good as some of the food items are, we think the service and atmosphere is what really can make this signature dining experience worth the cash. Lamplight Lounge Lamplight Lounge pays tribute not only to the films of Pixar, but also to the artists of Pixar Studio who bring the stories to life. Fans of Pixar will be in their element here! Lamplight Lounge has an outdoor patio upstairs, as well as indoor and outdoor seating downstairs. Lamplight Lounge decor The cuisine at Lamplight Lounge is seriously upscale pub grub. From the first colorful drink to the last tasty bite, this restaurant delivers. If you like seafood, get the Lobster Nachos! Lobster Nachos Also, we highly recommend the brunch — dishes are flavorful and thoughtful, with playful elements of color and taste that set this restaurant apart. Wine Country Trattoria This restaurant features a menu that is inspired by Napa Valley, so of course, there’s LOTS of wine! You’ll discover a variety of indoor and outdoor seating. One of the most charming places to sit is under the beautiful, curved pergola, which offers some shading. Inside, cool and rustic touches are all around you, with tile floors below and beamed ceilings above. The variegated plaster walls give way to murals depicting California wine country. Wine Country Trattoria And if you’re planning to take in the spectacular World of Color light show, then you may also be interesting in booking a Dining Package for viewing the show later in the evening. The package includes a three-course prix fixe meal as well as access to a special viewing area for World of Color. Wine Flight Table Service — or sit-down — restaurants can provide a relaxing break during a busy park day! Best Quick Service Restaurants Quick Service (Counter Service) restaurants are going to have a lower price point compared with table service restaurants. Of course, with that can come lower quality when generally speaking, but we seriously think that these counter service locations serve up some worthy options. You don’t need a reservation for these restaurants and can either purchase via mobile order in the Disneyland app or by placing an order in person. Another thing to note is that not all of these restaurants have available seating. If your priority is riding ALL. THE. RIDES! in Disney California Adventure, you may find that a quick meal at a Counter Service restaurant will fit your needs! Pym Test Kitchen Located in Avengers Campus, the Pym Test Kitchen has an Ant-Man and The Wasp theme, with food that “shrinks and grows” to help tell the story. Dine here if you’re a big Marvel fan! There’s no doubt that these eats are highly themed and great for those who know all about the Pym Particles. Wow! All in all, if you’re looking for the full superhero experience at Avengers Campus, then this is a place that you definitely don’t want to miss. The atmosphere screams Marvel and Disney found a way to put a unique spin on classic dishes that most park-goers will enjoy. PB3 Superb Sandwich We think that the peanut butter sandwich (PB3 Superb Sandwich) is the real standout here, but we aren’t turning our nose up at anything on the menu — it’s all tasty! Pacific Wharf Cafe Disney California Adventure’s Pacific Wharf Cafe is packed full of delicious specialties, charm, and a relaxing waterside view. Inside, the counter service stop is fairly straightforward in design. Warm wood paneling covers the walls, and exposed duct work echoes the industrial feel of the space. Santa Rosa Corn Chowder in a Bread Bowl Plus, this venue features a San Francisco signature item — Boudin Bakery’s famous Sourdough Bread — made in the bakery next door! Such a simple menu, but how can you go wrong with fresh-baked sourdough and amazing soups?!? Add in the killer bread pudding (watch for seasonal flavors), and you’ll have a delicious meal. White Chocolate Apple Bread Pudding If you find yourself in Disney California Adventure hungry, with no plans, head to Pacific Wharf Cafe to grab a quick lunch or dinner. I think you’ll be pleased. Honorable Mention: Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill Cocina Cucamonga is a great quick-service spot with a colorful outdoor dining patio in California Adventure. Cocina Cucamonga Overlooking the Pacific Wharf waterfront, this restaurant serves up filling Mexican dishes. Best Kiosks and Snack Spots When you need a quick bite, you’ll find kiosks and snack spots scattered throughout the park. These are our favorites! Corn Dog Castle Enjoy the atmosphere along sunny Paradise Gardens Park while satisfying your hunger with a delicious corn dog at the Corn Dog Castle! Corn Dog Castle These corn dogs are freshly hand dipped. The process lends the perfect crunch to the thick and tasty layer of corn batter surrounding the dog, and it can’t be beat. Cheddar Cheese Stick This kiosk also serves up the amazing Cheddar Cheese Stick! Honorable Mention: Cozy Cone Motel Plan a pit stop at the Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land! Resembling Sally’s Motel from Cars, this quick-service location fuels fans with a variety of snacks and beverages served from five different Cone-shaped kiosks. Cherry Chocolate Churro We recommend the Chile Cone Queso and Churros (watch for seasonal flavors) with dipping sauce. While exploring Disney California Adventure, you won’t go hungry! And many of the dining options are exceptionally themed. We think these are some of the best options for your trip to the Disneyland Resort in California. Happy dining! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Anyone else have a hankering for McDonald’s? No? Well if not, you’re about to! Spicy McCrispy Chicken Sandwich We’ve recently been tempted to visit the fast food joint to try out their new Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry, but now, we have yet another reason to stop by…and this time we want a Happy Meal. Why’s that? The new toys, of course! McDonald’s has announced that they’re now serving Happy Meal toys inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The new movie hits theaters on May 5th, 2023 and the toys are made to look like all the main characters! ©McDonald’s There are 8 different options that could come with your meal. The little figurines include characters like Star-Lord, Drax, Groot, Rocket, Nebula, and more. The toys each have moving parts to make them wobble (kinda like bobbleheads), and you’ll get one randomly-selected toy in each Happy Meal. ©McDonald’s So will you be heading to McDonald’s for dinner tonight to try and collect them all? We’re seriously tempted! And if you haven’t purchased your tickets for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 yet, make sure to do that before the film hits theaters in a few days. We can’t wait! Click Here to Learn About the NEW McDonald’s Menu Item! 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 toy would you hope to get? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT! McDonald’s Now Has NEW Disney Happy Meal Toys! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2023 is a BIG year for Disney Cruise Line (DCL). Starting in May, DCL will begin its Silver Anniversary at Sea Celebration. Disney Cruise That’s right, DCL is turning 25! With this celebration will come special theming and, of course, new snacks themed to all things sea and sailing. In fact, a new POPCORN BUCKET is also coming out for the occasion! Typically, Disney fans put a lot of focus on the snacks in the parks, but let us be the first to tell you if you didn’t already know: the DCL snacks deserve just as much attention. These sweet treats (and drinks) will be available at the dining locations and marketplaces aboard each of the Disney cruise ships, so if you’re headed on a Disney Cruise this year, pack your sweet tooth, because these treats look yummy. Let’s check out all the sweet silver-studded treats that DCL will be offering from May until September. First up, we have the 25th Disney Cruise Line Cupcake, which is a vanilla sponge cake with vanilla frosting, 25th Anniversary chocolate decor, and sprinkles. The Mickey Chocolate Sphere is a chocolate Mickey-shaped sphere filled with assorted candy and adorned with the 25th Anniversary emblem. ©Disney Up next, we have the Chocolate Cream Cookie — a chocolate cookie with dulce de leche filling coated in dark chocolate and adorned with the 25th Anniversary print. The Celebration Cupcake is a red velvet sponge cake with vanilla frosting, sprinkles, and 25th Anniversary chocolate decor. ©Disney The Chocolate Soufflé will be among a new line of signature desserts served at the restaurants aboard the ships, and features double chocolate sauce, vanilla crémeanglaise, and vanilla bean gelato — all topped with a chocolate 25th Anniversary piece. ©Disney Are you more of a beverage kind of person? The Jubilee by the Sea cocktail is a mixture of 818 Blanco Tequila, Luxardo Maraschino, and lemon juice — all with a sparkly silver dusting and a shimmering blue sugar rim. It comes with a bookmark featuring how you can make your own version at home! ©Disney You’ll also be able to grab the Specialty Coffee Mug and the 25th Anniversary Beer Mug as souvenirs. ©Disney Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for. You can get the Silver Anniversary at Sea Popcorn Bucket which showcases each of the Disney Cruise Line ships! Disney popcorn buckets are super popular collectibles, and this is going to be one of the toughest to get — you’ll have to be on a Disney cruise between May and September in order to get one on board the ships. That’s a very specific (and expensive) requirement to buy a collectible. ©Disney In case you’re not planning a Disney cruise this year, there are a lot of other new popcorn buckets to find in Disney World, including a cute Pumbaa one and a Disney Skyliner one. Disney tells us that these are only a few of the new treats coming to the 25th Anniversary lineup — others include a special carrot cake and a crisped rice treat! We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news that comes our way, so follow along for more. Click the link below to check out more Disney Cruise Line news. Looking for more Disney Cruise Line news? Click here for more! 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 Will you be setting sail for Disney Cruise Line’s Silver Anniversary at Sea? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Disney Popcorn Bucket Is Coming Soon, but It Might Be Tough To Get first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be complicated — especially when you’re trying to choose between 25 resort hotels. If you’ve narrowed down your choices to these hotels, how do you make your final selection? Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Well, we’re here to walk you through the differences between Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. Whether room size, location, pools, and/or restaurants are most important to you, we share the information that you’ll need to make an informed decision. After all, we want you to stay at the hotel that is best for your family! Let’s get started and look at all the details so that you can plan your Disney trip with confidence. BoardWalk There’s no doubt that Disney vacations are expensive, and no one wants buyer’s remorse when it comes to what can usually be the most EXPENSIVE part of your Disney trip. We’re approaching this chaos-agent of a decision with as much logic as possible, so we’re breaking it down into five categories: Common Ground Theme/Rooms Pools Food Transportation Check In at Bay Lake Tower It takes a lot of research to plan a Disney vacation, but we’re here to help. Common Ground Before we mention their differences, let’s take a look at what Bay Lake Tower and BoardWalk Villas have in common. First, both are Deluxe Villa Resorts offering many of the same perks. These hotels can be booked by Disney Vacation Club members or cash-paying guests. Patio at Bay Lake Tower Both resorts offer bus transportation to Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Bus Transportation from Disney’s Animal Kingdom And, they have similar price points for studio rooms. For Bay Lake Tower, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $641 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $5,382 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. For BoardWalk Villas, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $596 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $3,672 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. Extra Theme Park Hours Benefits for Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Theme/Rooms Bay Lake Tower has villa-type accommodations with studio (sleep up to four), 1-bedroom (sleep up to five), 2-bedroom (sleep up to nine), and 3-bedroom (sleep up to 12) layouts. BoardWalk offers studio (sleep up to five), 1-bedroom (sleep up to four), and 2-bedroom (sleep up to nine), and 3-bedroom (sleep up to 12) layouts. Three-bedroom Grand Villas are available first for Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members to book, so they’re pretty difficult to score and pricing is not readily available to the public (unless you call Disney to book for a specific date). If you’re looking for convenience, a villa’s amenities might make your trip a whole lot easier! Deluxe Studio in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Unfortunately, neither resort stands out for the theming inside the villa rooms. Bay Lake Tower Opened in August 2009, the villa accommodations are in a separate building, however there is a covered walkway leading to the resort’s main building. Outfitted with kitchens, in-room laundry, multiple bathrooms, and pull-out sleepers, the villas offer many comforts of home. As the least expensive accommodations, Studios are 339 square feet. Bay Lake Tower Room With unique Disney artwork, guest villas are modern and stylish. If you can justify the splurge in price, we love looking out at Magic Kingdom from the theme park view rooms! BoardWalk Villas Welcome to the charming turn-of-the-century Atlantic boardwalk themed resort, aptly named BoardWalk Inn. The BoardWalk brings in vibrant colors reminiscent of a seaside amusement park. In essence, the BoardWalk Inn balances the fun of the theme with the luxury of a deluxe resort. As the least expensive accommodations, BoardWalk studios are 359 square feet. Stroll the boardwalk! Villas were first opened in 1996. The rooms last received a bit of a touch up back in 2016 and with the ongoing construction and other resort renovations may see some TLC, soon. We hope the room updates and renovations keep with the classic Disney charm we’ve come to love and aren’t watered down to look like other standard hotels. Villa renovations are scheduled to begin in fall of 2023. 4 BIG Changes (Including New Restaurants) Announced for Disney’s BoardWalk Results What location and price point do you prefer? If you will be spending a lot of time at Magic Kingdom, we recommend Bay Lake Tower. Guests spending most of their time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, should take a closer look at BoardWalk. If your budget is the number one concern, opt for BoardWalk for cost savings. NEWS! MAJOR HOTEL CHANGE Announced for Disney World Pools When the weather is HOT or you just need a break from park queues, head to your resort pool! After all, the pools have their own unique features and special theming. Feature pools at Walt Disney World hotels usually have at least one slide and also offer poolside activities. Look at the hotel’s recreation schedule for more information. Some Disney resorts are so spread out that they also offer leisure pools. These swimming spots are family-friendly with at least one whirlpool spa. Leisure pools are quieter than the more crowded and active feature pools. Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach Club Note that poolside towels are always complimentary. Bay Lake Tower The Contemporary has two pools: the aptly named Feature Pool and the quieter Bay Lake Pool. There is a waterslide, lounge chairs, and private cabanas to rent; otherwise, it’s your standard resort pool. Contemporary Feature Pool If you’re looking for a spot to cool down, these pools deliver, and there’s a splash area for the smaller kiddos. Splash Pad For those post-swim munchies, the Cove Bar and the Sand Bar will provide you with access to some basic quick service vittles and cocktails to enjoy poolside. BoardWalk Villas The BoardWalk Inn has three pools — the main pool called Luna Park and two “leisure” pools for folks that are looking for more chill than thrill for their watery adventure. Luna Park Pool The Luna Park pool used to be the home of the clown water slide that lit up at night and may have caused an entire generation to need therapy. Luckily for you fine folks, you get to enjoy the renovated model of the Keister Coaster pool slide. BoardWalk Inn Pool Mickey, Minnie, and Friends enjoy a pool adventure with you on this 200-foot-long slide. This pool is 184,217 gallons and is just steps away from the fun of the boardwalk where you can easily grab a quick ice cream or margarita and then jump right back in the pool. Results Both have two pools, and both have pool bars, a pool slide, lounge chairs, and splash areas. And that’s where the similarities end. With no appreciative themeing, the Contemporary’s Feature Pool & Bay Lake Pool are lackluster compared to other pools on Walt Disney World property. Fun slide! Our heart leans towards the BoardWalk Inn for the festive carnival music, variety of nearby snacks, and a more relaxing atmosphere. 10 Hidden Secrets About Disney World Pools Food Park days can be exhausting. Whether you’re taking a whole day to enjoy your resort, or you are relaxing after a shopping excursion at Disney Springs, once you’re at your Disney World hotel, you might not want to get back on a bus or boat for nourishment. So, you’ll want to know about the best options at your Disney World resort! Hot Chocolate at Chef Mickey’s Take a look at the menus and decide which resort has the food that best suits your family. Bay Lake Tower The Contemporary has ten (10!) dining options, including lounges and pool bars (because those count!)! The California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is truly a masterpiece of fine dining and has been recognized by the Michelin Guide. Dinner With a View The Contemporary is home to one of the most iconic character meals on property. Chef Mickey’s is one of the most difficult reservations to get on property, and the reason is that you can meet every single one of The Fab Five character set: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. The main cheese! Contempo Cafe is the main quick service spot here, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are some lighter options, including salads and grilled chicken, as well as your typical fast food fare like chicken fingers and burgers. This is also home to one of our favorite treats — the Peanut Butter Pie. It’s a must-try if you love peanut butter as much as we do! Peanut Butter Pie at the Contemporary Resort The Contemporary Resort is one of the few resorts to host their own Joffrey’s Coffee bar. Contemporary Grounds is your go-to location where you can order coffee, pastries, and specialty coffee drinks. Contemporary Grounds seating area The Outer Rim lounge is a great hang-out right in the middle of all the action of the Contemporary Resort’s 4th Floor Grand Canyon Concourse. Indulge in one of the Outer Rim’s draft beers, wines, bourbons, martinis, or specialty cocktails. Outer Rim Lounge The Sand Bar is a modern poolside counter located in the Contemporary Resort’s marina and pool area. While the food menu is limited, there is a full bar menu along with classic beachy cocktails like Mai Tais and Banana Cabanas up for grabs. Or if you’re visiting the Bay Lake Pool, then the Cove Bar serves a selection of quick service meals (think wraps and salads), snacks, and cocktails. Sand Bar Steakhouse 71 opened on October 1, 2021, which was the 50th Anniversary of the Resort! Steakhouse 71 offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner just steps away from the Magic Kingdom. And if you opt for dessert (which is always a good idea), you may want to try the Steakhouse 71 Chocolate Cake, made with “15 layers of whiskey-infused chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and raspberries – one layer for every floor at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.” The accompanying Steakhouse 71 Lounge also provides a spot to enjoy a few bites and unique cocktails. Steak “Frites” Still considered part of the Contemporary offerings, The Top of the World Lounge, exclusive to Disney Vacation Club members, is perched on the top floor of the Contemporary Resort’s Bay Lake Tower. Top of the World is open daily from 6PM to midnight, with seating available on a first come, first served basis. Disney Vacation Club Members with access to Membership Extras and who are staying in Disney World Resort hotels can enjoy this exclusive spot, and guests staying on Members’ reservations are also eligible. Grab a drink, an appetizer, and the best view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks here! Beautiful! With two iconic Disney meal experiences and the rapidly growing popularity of a reasonably priced steakhouse, the Contemporary sure packs a 1-2 punch when it comes to food. Read all about the Contemporary Resort Restaurants here! BoardWalk Villas The BoardWalk Inn has been updating and renovating some of the dining areas. Let’s take a look… Cheers! AbracadaBar, according to the story, you can still feel the magic in the air at this former secret haunt of boardwalk magicians and entertainers… a group that mysteriously vanished over 70 years ago. Guests can experience their lingering magic in the sights, sounds, and even tastes (through the signature “Curious Cocktails”) in this enchanted lounge! AbracadaBar Atlantic Dance Hall is another bar on the BoardWalk. Looking for a place to get your groove on? Boogie down to music from the 80s through today at Atlantic Dance Hall! You can request your favorite music videos, and dance along as they play on the large screens above. Please note that Atlantic Dance Hall is limited to guests 21 and older and typically open Thursday through Sunday nights from 8PM to 1AM. Atlantic Dance Hall The Belle Vue Lounge is what many call a “rare find” at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Modeled after a 1930s sitting room, it has nice touches like board games and working radios playing shows from eras past. Tucked right off the main lobby, this lounge is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day at the parks. Guests can also stop here for coffee or pastries in the morning. Belle Vue Lounge Head to a real brewing factory at Big River Grille & Brewing Works! Here you can sample many different kinds of beers, along with great burgers, steaks, nachos, and more. The floor-to-ceiling glass walls in the Big River Grille & Brewing Works restaurant provide a glimpse into the beer-making process. Watch while an on-site brew master crafts the establishment’s beers. Or sit outside and enjoy the BoardWalk atmosphere and water views. Big River Grille & Brewing Works Step back in time to a seaside boardwalk village on Crescent Lake where turn-of-the-century charm meets savory eats and sweet treats at the BoardWalk Deli. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are offered, and guests enjoy items like house-baked bagels or a hand-piped cannoli. BoardWalk Deli has pastries and sandwiches Craving a cool treat while strolling along the BoardWalk? Then stop by BoardWalk Ice Cream! This ice cream to-go store scoops up simple sundaes and cones made with Edy’s brand ice cream. BoardWalk Ice Cream BoardWalk Joe’s is known for ONE thing: “Marvelous Margaritas!” For a relatively small kiosk, there is a surprising variety of flavorful margaritas available — and sometimes you’ll happen upon a seasonal concoction! A selection of snacks such as pretzels and nachos are also available. Non-alcoholic smoothies (including one made with Dole Whip!) are also on offer. Boardwalk Joe’s Stop by the Pizza Window for a piping hot pizza pie! They serve up whole pizza pies and pizza by the slice (and Sangria to go with it, for of-age guests, along with fountain drinks). Grab one of the cafe tables outside or stroll while you eat. BoardWalk PIzza If you happen to be walking down Disney World’s BoardWalk and you’re in the mood for a quick snack, be sure to stop at the BoardWalk To Go kiosk. At the kiosk you’ll find baskets of deep fried treats including fried mac and cheese bites and corn dogs. You can even grab a meal combo built around a hot dog, cheeseburger, or pulled pork sandwich. Boardwalk To-Go The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is coming to Disney World’s BoardWalk in 2023! This new Table Service restaurant will serve items for brunch, lunch, and dinner featuring both sweet and savory menus. Afternoon tea service will be offered as well! And guess what? Guest will also be able to pop in for a quick treat by grabbing something to-go from the bakery case! Concept art for The Cake Bake Shop You can find Carousel Coffee located right off the Resort’s lobby, making it a perfectly convenient spot for your pick-me-up cup! Coffee, tea, and pastries (including options by Joffrey’s Coffee) are on the menu. Carousel Coffee Flying Fish is a signature restaurant that serves gourmet seafood to guests. Many tout both the sea and land dishes here. (The Char-Crusted New York Strip is a favorite among landlubbers.) The location — complete with a lovely glass school of fish “swimming” above the main dining room — has an emphasized focus on seasonal, sustainable fare. Flying Fish You’ll find a truly classic carnival treat on Disney World’s BoardWalk: Funnel Cake! The Funnel Cake Stand also serves the rather unexpected offering of Fried Ice Cream. PLEASE NOTE: The BoardWalk Funnel Cake is currently closed. We will keep you updated when a reopening is announced! Funnel Cake Stand is closed Do you love music from the 70′s, 80′s, and 90′s? Do you love dueling piano improv? Then Jellyrolls Dueling Piano Bar is the place for you! The raucous bar on Disney’s BoardWalk brings you non-stop dueling pianos and a drink special each night (the “Jellyroll of the Day”). There is a cover charge of $18.00 to enter Jellyrolls, which is typically open nightly from 7PM to 1:45AM. Doors open at 7PM, and entertainment starts at 8PM — it helps to be early to grab a seat! Jellyrolls Welcome to Leaping Horse Libations at the Luna Park Pool. This poolside bar serves fun carnival-themed drinks like the Tilt-A-Whirl and The Roller Coaster Meltdown served along with the standard Disney pool bar menu. Leaping Horse Libations You’ll find Trattoria al Forno on Disney World’s BoardWalk. This eatery serves dinner daily featuring regional specialties with classic preparations. Many of the ingredients are crafted in-house including hand-crafted mozzarella and handmade cavatelli. Trattoria al Forno also features seasonal risotto and serves only Italian wines. Trattoria al Forno So many amazing places to eat, how can you choose? Or you don’t have to, just systematically eat your way through the BoardWalk! Click HERE to find our COMPLETE GUIDE TO EATING at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! Results BoardWalk Villas has a LOT of dining and a lot of variety. The BoardWalk Inn really embraces the casual vibe of its carnival setting with nostaglic, approachable snack foods like pizza, sandwiches and ice cream to craft beers and fine Italian fare. Plant-Based Rigatoni Bolognese at Trattoria al Forno However, Bay Lake Tower guests get the choice of some fan favorite restaurants, including California Grill, Chef Mickey’s, and Steakhouse 71. We suggest looking at the menus and deciding which resort offers the better dining options for your traveling party. One thing is for sure, you won’t go hungry at either resort! Transportation Bay Lake Tower and BoardWalk Villas provide bus transportation to Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Let’s see what other transportation options are available! Bay Lake Tower Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is on the Monorail loop. It’s the fourth stop after the Transportation & Ticketing Center (TTC) on the way to the Magic Kingdom. If Magic Kingdom is your destination, guests can also walk a quick 7-10 minute jaunt right up to the front gate. Contemporary Walkway If Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs is your destination, then you can board one of Disney’s buses to transport you over to these parks. Contemporary Resort’s Bus Stop And if EPCOT is your park of the day, you can take a bus or utilize the monorail over to the Transportation and Ticketing Center and then transfer to the EPCOT monorail loop. So, there are some options available to get to two Disney parks without having to set foot on a bus. BoardWalk Villas The BoardWalk Inn is considered an “EPCOT-area” resort. It sits on Crescent Lake, across the lake from Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. This resort is situated in between TWO Disney parks — EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Yep, that’s right, you can walk or enjoy a relaxing boat ride on a Friendship Cruise boat to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. We love walking to EPCOT’s International Gateway. Not having to worry about fighting EPCOT’s post-fireworks crowds? Yes, sign us up, please. EPCOT Boat If Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs is your destination, then you can board one of Disney’s buses to transport you over to these parks. Disney buses can get you just about anywhere! And as if walkways, boats, and buses weren’t enough options for you, BoardWalk guests are also within walking distance of the EPCOT Skyliner station. This means you have easy access to the other Skyliner resorts if you want to go exploring other resorts or just have a relaxing cruise through the sky. Walt Disney World Skyliner Results There’s no clear winner since they both offer exceptional transportation options as well as close proximity to theme parks. If your travel plans include more time at the Magic kingdom, then staying at Bay Lake Tower would be ideal. Monorail access to EPCOT as well as the other resorts is also a huge convenience. Inside Chef Mickey’s However, if you plan to spend more time at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, then BoardWalk Villas should be on your radar! Learn all about WDW Transportation The Winner! So, where do we think you should stay? Sorry, that decision has to be up to you. It depends on the people in your traveling party and what your plans are during your stay at Walt Disney World. In fact, both resorts have very loyal fans! Use the International Gateway in EPCOT’s World Showcase If you want to be steps away from late night entertainment, BoardWalk Villas would be a great choice. The EPCOT resort area is truly one of the most convenient locations on Walt Disney World property. Walkway to the Magic Kingdom from Contemporary Resort However, if your family wants to be steps away from the iconic Magic Kingdom, no resort will get you closer than Bay Lake Tower! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! 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Let the celebrations for Animal Kingdom’s 25th birthday continue! Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom celebrated Earth Day and the park’s 25th anniversary on April 22nd with new entertainment, snacks, and merchandise. But even if you missed the big event, there are still ways to celebrate in the park! For example, you can still find the adorable Pumbaa popcorn buckets at certain popcorn stands throughout Animal Kingdom. Disney just shared another cool way that they marked the occasion, and it involves something that we bet some of you have NEVER seen in person: floppy discs! A whole lot has happened in 25 years at Animal Kingdom. We’ve seen new shows and a new land — Pandora: The World of AVATAR — come to life. As part of the birthday celebration, Disney Cast Members opened a time capsule at Animal Kingdom and shared a video revealing its 25-year-old time contents! The time capsule was filled with “opening-day memories” from the park and was buried in 1998. ©Disney on TikTok When the video showed a Cast Member pulling out the floppy discs, some of our team members here at DFB said they officially felt OLD. One of the discs was labeled “DAK Base (Maintenance) Opening Team Photos” — we’d love to see the pictures on it! ©Disney on TikTok There were three VHS tapes that all had orientation videos for the opening day Cast Members. (Does anyone else still have way too many VHS tapes sitting in their basement that they probably won’t ever use again? Just us?) ©Disney on TikTok Next out of the time capsule was Gino’s first toothbrush! Gino is a silverback gorilla who has been at Animal Kingdom for as long as the park has been open. ©Disney on TikTok There were also some opening-day merchandise items and the original park maps and guides (which don’t have Pandora on them since that land didn’t exist when the park opened!). ©Disney on TikTok Rounding out the items in the capsule were physical paper tickets for the park and a t-shirt that was signed by the opening day cast. ©Disney on TikTok Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest on Animal Kingdom and all the Disney news! Find out who the REAL VIPs of Animal Kingdom are right 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 Did you go to Animal Kingdom 25 years ago? Let us know in the comments! The post Why Cast Members Just Dug Floppy Discs Out of the Ground in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There are TONS of Disney World hotels to choose from for your next stay. Swan and Dolphin We’re finding new merch at Disney World hotels all the time, and there’s been a lot of construction going on at these hotels as well. What’s new from this past week you may ask? We’ve got it covered! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Construction Updates – Trail’s End Trail’s End restaurant is closed (this spot is getting a major makeover), and the tables are currently being used in Crockett’s Tavern. Crockett’s Tavern This means that some more seating is available if you’re dining at Crockett’s Tavern, which can be great if you want an extra second to sit down while you eat. All the tables! The Trail’s End restaurant is set to be transformed into a NEW dining experience that’ll feature “a marketplace concept with expanded quick service options.” Food Updates – P&J’s Southern Takeout We spotted a new Raspberry Cupcake for $5.49! Raspberry Cupcake This cupcake has replaced the Chicken Dinner Cupcake for the time being. Merchandise Updates – Settlement Trading Post We found a new Bear With Me Baloo Mug for $19.99… Bear With Me Baloo Mug …as well as a Peter Pan Mug for $19.99. Peter Pan Mug Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Merchandise Updates – Artist’s Palette You can grab a Sweetest Kid On Earth Shirt for your kiddo for $26.99. Sweetest Kid On Earth Shirt Disney’s Pop Century Resort Merchandise Updates – Everything Pop We spotted a new Eye Mask Mystery Pin Set that you can grab for $7.99. Eye Mask Mystery Pin Set Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Food Updates – The Mara We grabbed the new Cactus Cake that was only available for one day! Cactus Cake We were able to grab it for $7.99 and you can read our full review here. Merchandise Updates – Johari Treasures We also found an Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Pin for $17.99… Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Pin …an Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Magnet for $11.99… Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Magnet …and an Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Keychain for $11.99. Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Keychain Happy belated birthday, Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Merchandise Updates – Boutiki We spotted a new Enchanted Tiki Room Mug for $24.99. Enchanted Tiki Room Mug Merchandise Updates – Trader Sam’s We also grabbed the Halfway to Halloween Tiki Mug from Trader Sam’s! Halfway to Halloween Tiki Mug You can read about how to get this mug here. Construction Updates Construction is still going strong over at the new DVC Villas that are being built! It’s getting very tall! The building is coming along really well, and now there’s a second smaller building that’s in progress as well. Smaller building Aaaand there are still tons of blue and green pipes over on the side, but their time is coming. So many pipes! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Construction Updates Construction is also continuing over at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and seems to be going well. Lots of machinery There are lots of large machines in the area working on it consistently, so if you’re staying at this resort soon, be warned! Lots going on! And that’s everything new going on at Disney World’s resorts! As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. A NEW hotel could be in the works near Disney World — read about it here! 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 resort to visit? Tell us below! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: A Restaurant Has Officially CLOSED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, it’s a good idea to look at the calendar ahead of time. Animal Kingdom Not only will the Disney World calendar tell you everything you need to know about the park hours, but it’ll also keep you updated on which attractions have temporary closures scheduled in the future. It’ll certainly put a damper on things if you arrive at the parks to find that your favorite ride is down for refurbishment! And if you’re keeping track for an upcoming trip, we have a new refurbishment to tell you about. According to the Disney World website, it looks like The Boneyard at Animal Kingdom will be closing for refurbishment soon. The refurbishment is listed on the day calendar, and all hours have been removed from the attraction’s page from May 1st-June 12th, 2023. ©Disney The Boneyard is a play area for children located in Dinoland, USA. It’s a great spot to visit if you have some little ones who need to run off some steam, and there are slides, dig areas, and other activities to check out. So if you’re traveling during May and June, you’ll want to be aware of this change. The Boneyard We’ll keep you updated with any more news from the parks and resorts, so stay tuned to DFB! We’re keeping a close eye on all the refurbishments and construction projects in Disney World, so follow along if you want to stay in the loop. Click Here to Learn About An Ongoing Ride Closure! 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. Have you ever been to the Boneyard in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post A Popular Animal Kingdom Attraction Will CLOSE for a LONG TIME in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

An experience is finally coming BACK to Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Slowly, many experiences have returned to “normal” at Disney World. In recent months, we’ve seen Disney World restaurants reopen, cultural representatives return to a Disney World hotel, and more. And now Disney has shared a BIG update for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. According to Disney, the Edna Mode Experience will be coming back to Hollywood Studios on May 14th. It’ll be returning as part of what Disney is calling a “reimagined Pixar Place.” Edna Mode (2019) At the reimagined Pixar Place, you’ll also be able to “encounter” Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and Frozone from The Incredibles, and Sulley from Monsters, Inc. Frozone For those not familiar with it, Pixar Place is an area of Hollywood Studios that was once home to actual soundstages used for productions, and it was made to resemble the actual Pixar Animation Studios in California (before Toy Story Land was built in the park, this is where Toy Story Mania was located!). It was later “taken over” by The Incredibles and rethemed to Municiberg. Here, guests could occasionally find character meet and greets and photo ops. The Super Shindig In recent years, however, the area has sometimes been open but empty (guests could walk in and snap a few photos but nothing was really open). What Some of the Area Looked Like in 2022 Other times, it has been totally closed off. We actually noticed it was closed off during a recent trip. Closed Off (April 2023) But now it looks like things will be CHANGING and the area will officially be opening up with things for guests to do. We’ll keep an eye out for more details about this reopening and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates. Click here to see what CHANGE has been made to the Magic Kingdom parade following a fire at Fantasmic What do you think about this news? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Huge CHANGE Announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios — An Entire Area Will REOPEN first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Meltdowns, monsoons, and malfunctions — what you REALLY need to be scared of in Disney World. Rainy day in Magic Kingdom There are lots of things that might SEEM scary in Disney World but actually aren’t, and then there are a few things that really are frightening. Here on the DFB Guide, we’re telling you which is which! Check out our video below: 5 Things You Shouldn’t Be Scared of in Walt Disney World…and 4 You Should 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 scares you in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: 5 Things You Shouldn't Be Scared of in Walt Disney World...and 4 You Should 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. Let the countdown begin. We are so close to summer vacation season, and many of us have already started stocking up on our summer wardrobe and vacation packing essentials. Disney World’s Festival of Fantasy Parade Of course, Amazon is often our one-stop shop for all things travel necessities and Disney deals. If you’re packing for a trip and are on the hunt for some items that could make your life a bit easier while traveling, you’ll want to keep reading! We found seven travel items on Amazon that we had no idea even existed… but then we realized that these things could be VERY useful to some of you with upcoming vacations. Check them out! First up, we have this So-Mine Commuter Essential Bag. ©Amazon Not only can this bag hold a ton of your things, but it also attaches to the airplane or car seat in front of you! No more sliding your hand into the unknown of that airport seat pocket. Click here to purchase the So-Mine Commuter Essential Bag Next up, we have this Collapsible Hardshell Suitcase. ©Amazon It comes in several colors and sizes — from carry-on to check-in sizes. If you don’t have much space to store your luggage, this could be the answer you’ve been looking for! Click here to purchase the Collapsible Hardshell Suitcase If you’re traveling somewhere HOT or COLD this summer, this PHOOZY Thermal Phone Case could be for you. ©Amazon The insulated case prevents your phone’s battery from freezing or overheating, is antimicrobial, and is even drop proof. Click here to purchase the PHOOZY Thermal Phone Case These Pack-n-Wipe Disposable Towels could be great for general travel, especially if you have kiddos. ©Amazon They’re water-activated, and whether you’re using them to wipe down sticky hands or sticky surfaces, they could come in handy. Click here to purchase the Pack-n-Wipe Disposable Towels Needing to wash your hands in a public place but realizing there’s no soap is the worst feeling. These FOMIN Antibacterial Paper Soap Sheets could be very useful not only for traveling, but to keep in your everyday bag. ©Amazon These sheets are like single-use bars of soap that fit right in your bag! They come in multiple scents so that you can choose your favorite. Click here to purchase the FOMIN Antibacterial Paper Soap Sheets Long flights can be very uncomfortable, and can sometimes result in swollen legs and feet. This Portable Airplane Footrest could be great if you’re prone to swelling on those long flights. ©Amazon You can attach the footrest to the seat in front of you for extra comfort and potentially less swelling. Click here to purchase the Portable Airplane Footrest Last but not least, we found these LeakLocks Toiletry Skins! ©Amazon These silicone skins can be slipped onto your toiletry bottles to prevent leaking in your suitcase. They’re reusable and have a universal fit, so you can use them on bottles of various sizes. Click here to purchase the LeakLocks Toiletry Skins And there you have it! These travel items blew our minds when we found them, so we just had to share them with those of you planning some summertime travels. Looking for more Disney and travel items on Amazon? Click here for more! Oh, and 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! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these items would you find the most useful? Let us know in the comments! The post Amazon Travel Finds We Never Knew Existed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars fans rejoice! The Force is strong with this news! ©Disney/Lucasfilm With May the 4th coming up and the excitement from Star Wars Celebration staying strong, we wanted to share the latest tribute for one of the galaxy’s biggest stars. Ever since the first moment she appeared onscreen in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, Carrie Fisher has been a Star Wars legend. ©Disney/Lucasfilm We just heard from Variety that Fisher is going to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this coming May 4th (on Star Wars Day — how fitting!). Carrie Fisher was on the list of 2022 honorees. EW reported that Fisher’s co-star Mark Hamill was awarded a star on the Walk in 2018, but the rule is that there is a five-year wait for a star to be awarded posthumously. Since Fisher passed away in 2016, she was not eligible at the time. We’re excited to see Fisher honored, especially since it’s happening on May the 4th! For all the latest news on Star Wars and more, stay tuned to DFB. Click here for the latest Star Wars-related news! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) for Breakfast at the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited for May the 4th? Let us know in the comments! The post DATE ANNOUNCED: Carrie Fisher Will Be Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you dream of going on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars Hotel) but are terrified of the cost? Well, NOW is your time to book. Bunk Bed in a Galactic Starcruiser cabin Disney has already announced an Annual Passholder discount for the experience, plus a Disney Vacation Club discount and a Cast Member discount. But now ANOTHER group can finally join in on the fun at a cheaper cost. In a message shared with travel agents, Disney announced that Disney Visa Cardmembers can save 30% on select voyages on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The discount is available for voyages on these dates in 2023: May 1st, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 29th, and 31st June 2nd, 4th, 6th, 14th, 18th, 20th, 24th, 26th, and 28th July 2nd, 8th, 10th, 22nd, 24th, and 30th August 3rd, 13th, and 29th September 8th and 16th Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Atrium To get this discount, you MUST use a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to pay the deposit. The discount is limited to just 1 cabin per Disney Visa Cardmember and the Visa Cardmember must stay in the cabin, so keep that in mind. Remember that your package at the Starcruiser includes: the 2-night experience entry to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 1 day (on the second day of the voyage) 2 breakfasts 2 lunches 2 dinner meals 1 quick service meal to be used in the theme park Starcruiser The Visa offer is only available for new reservations and is non-transferrable, plus it excludes Galaxy Class Suites and Grand Captain Suites. If you want to take advantage of this deal, act fast. The number of packages set aside for this offer is limited so you’ll want to book yours NOW. Space food! Ready to book? You can reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations to have them help you plan your journey! Their services are free and they can help take some of the trip planning stress OFF of your plate. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg For more about the Star Wars hotel, see our room tour HERE, watch our video below, or check out the many links below to all of our articles covering EVERYTHING you need to know!  Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) for Breakfast at the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever stayed on the Galactic Starcruiser? Tell us about your experience in the comments below. The post Disney Visa Cardmembers: This Star Wars Hotel Discount Is For YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tokyo Disney Resort is cooking up two fabulous NEW stage shows, “The Diamond Variety Muster” at The Diamond Horseshoe and “Duffy and Friends’ Wonderful Friendship” at Cape Cod Cook-Off! View the full article

Some days we just want to treat ourselves. Maybe you’ve got a big project due this week at work, or you’re just, well, … riding the struggle bus this week! OK, yeah, if this bus pulls up, we won’t be struggling! Whatever is going on with you, we’re here to tell you it’s OK to treat yourself. You deserve it! If all things Disney are your happy place (and you know they are ours), then we’ve got just the thing! Treat yourself with one of our shirts! RIGHT NOW, we’re offering 20% off all of our DFB-exclusive merchandise! Flower and Garden Merch! Just use the code MAKEMAGIC to save! We have dozens of fun items waiting for you at DFBstore.com. Get summer-ready with these tank tops… Disney-inspired tanks! Match the family with our best-selling Ready to Ride shirts… Are you READY TO RIDE? Or get ready for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival with our Food & Wine Vibes collection… Food and Wine Vibes! And we’ve got so much more! Check out all our merch here, and save 20% with code MAKEMAGIC. Visit the DFB Store! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post The Discount Code You Need to TREAT YOURSELF Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you thought the Reedy Creek Improvement District (now Central Florida Tourism Oversight District) battles were limited to legal issues over the agreements Disney entered into with the prior board of supervisors, you’d be wrong. The battle is reaching beyond that now. Disney World Monorail Previously, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had indicated that he wanted to change some things about Disney World and how safety inspections are done, specifically getting the government more involved when it comes to inspection regulations. We saw the new Board of Supervisors hear some arguments about inspections and Disney World pools recently as well. DeSantis had specifically pointed out the monorail as something he wanted the state to be able to inspect, and now we’re seeing DeSantis’ plan come together. During a previous press conference, DeSantis discussed the Disney World monorail and how it is not subject to state safety inspections. He said, “This monorail is exempt. They exempted the Monorail from any safety standards or inspections…so they’re gonna go and make sure that the monorail is subject to oversight just like everything else would be in the state of Florida.” DeSantis had indicated that the legislature would be working on a legislative amendment to change this inspection situation, and now that amendment has been filed. Monorail The language is part of an amendment filed to Senate Bill 1250, which is described as a “GENERAL BILL by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development.” The amendment would require the addition of some language to the Florida statutes under a section about transit safety standards, inspections, and system safety reviews. The statute already requires the Department of Transportation to adopt minimum safety standards for government-owned fixed-guideway transportation systems and privately owned/operated fixed-guideway transportation systems that are financed wholly or partly by state funds. Monorail But with this amendment, the Department would also have to adopt minimum safety standards for another VERY specific form of transportation: “any governmentally or privately owned fixed-guideway transportation systems operating in this state which are located within an independent special district created by local act which have boundaries within two contiguous counties.” It’s not clear how many other independent special districts in Florida have boundaries within 2 contiguous counties and have a fixed-guideway transportation system, but it appears the language would apply to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and presumably the monorail within it since that District is an independent special district that crosses 2 contiguous counties and the monorail is a privately owned fixed-guideway transportation system within that District. (Some have also questioned whether this language would mean inspections would also apply to the Skyliner.) Monorail The amendment would also require the Department to conduct structural safety inspections for fixed-guideway transportation systems that are raised or have bridges. The amendment specifies, “Inspectors must follow departmental safety protocols during safety inspections, including requiring the suspension of system service to ensure safety and welfare of inspectors and the traveling public during such inspections.” Unless such safety inspections are done in the middle of the night or early in the morning, entirely suspending the monorail so that the Department can come and inspect it (pursuant to this amendment) could cause headaches for Disney and Disney guests as they try to make their way around the parks. EPCOT Monorail The Amendment was filed on April 24th, 2023 (and tackles other things as well). The bill to which it was filed is on the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee agenda for April 25th at 10AM. As The Orlando Sentinel points out, this particular amendment doesn’t address some other inspection issues DeSantis had raised — like having the state take over safety inspections for Disney’s other rides. So there could be more things to come there. The Sentinel also points out that the Disney World monorail hasn’t been without its fair share of complications — from a mechanical failure that left guests stranded, to a monorail car crash with the car towing it. Monorail What’s interesting to note, however, is that this amendment seems to narrowly apply to these types of transportation systems that are located within a special district. Disney World is the only major Central Florida theme park that is located in a special district. Even if legislators were to introduce other amendments or bills tackling theme park ride inspections, etc. if those are all limited to theme parks within special districts (as DeSantis had indicated such restrictions would be), it would mean that other spots like SeaWorld and Universal Orlando would continue to remain exempt from state inspection regulations, while Disney World would not. Monorail We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about the bill to which this monorail-related amendment has been filed and let you know what we find. To read the latest updates from the new board of the District, click here. And stay tuned for more news. See how Disney has subtly responded to the Reedy Creek drama Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney World Monorail Inspections Could CHANGE Thanks to Gov. DeSantis' Plans 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. Who else is excited about the new live-action Little Mermaid film? ©Disney With the premiere of the film coming up, Disney has started to release more and more merchandise inspired by the new movie, and we’re keeping up with it all! If you know someone who is a fan of LEGOs, you’ll want to check out these new sets ASAP. LEGO has announced a new The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell LEGO Set that you can pre-order on their website now. This set is 1,808 pieces (so it’s pretty advanced — LEGO recommends it for people ages 18 and up) and comes with 5 different mini-figures. You can pre-order now, and it’ll ship starting on May 4th, 2023. Buy The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell Set here! Or you can grab The Little Mermaid Story Book LEGO set, which is perfect for younger builders. ©LEGO This is a smaller set recommended for ages 5+. It’s got 134 pieces and comes with 3 different mini-figures. Buy The Little Mermaid Story Book here! This new film could be Disney’s biggest live-action film yet, and we know that it will be a little different from the original Little Mermaid story. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. See what Halle Bailey said about the upcoming film right here! 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 a LEGOs fan? Tell us in the comments! The post There Are TWO New Disney LEGO Sets Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Listen, we’ll all admit — the Disney World app has a few flaws. Genie+ We’ve seen the My Disney Experience app crash and cause issues multiple times in the past, whether that meant Mobile Order wasn’t working or that people ran into issues with pulling up their tickets and passes. But today, Disney World had some pretty massive app problems that got in the way if you were doing…well, pretty much anything! On the morning of Tuesday, April 25th, visitors had trouble accessing virtual queues, Disney Park Passes, Genie+, AND Individual Lightning Lanes in the My Disney Experience app. This means that at 7AM, when virtual queues and Lightning Lanes usually first drop, nobody could book anything! We couldn’t join a virtual queue! It seems that the main problem was that Park Passes and tickets weren’t registering for guests in the app. Without both of those things, you can’t book a virtual queue or a Lightning Lane. We were given error messages when trying to join the TRON Lightcycle / Run queue and when we tried to purchase Genie+. We got a push notification later in the morning. Disney sent out a push notification around 8:20AM letting guests know that virtual systems were having issues. Around 8:45AM, we could finally book a virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. But we kept checking back throughout the morning, and we couldn’t get in the TRON queue. However, it seems that TRON opened for at least some guests because, by the time we got to Magic Kingdom, they were already accepting boarding groups 1-19. Some people managed to get a virtual queue! So essentially, if you were trying to make plans for Disney World today, you likely encountered some problems. If this happens during your trip, the best thing you can do is to keep checking back in the app to see when things return to normal. The unfortunate thing is that refreshing the app over and over is definitely a pain and could be a hindrance if you have plans in the morning before you go to the parks — nobody wants to spend breakfast glued to their phone. Main Street, U.S.A. NOTE: As of 10AM, it seems that things are all back up and working in the app. You should be able to purchase Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes, and hopefully, the virtual queues will be ready to go for the 1PM drop. We’ll keep watching to see if anything else happens with the app, so stay tuned to DFB. We’ll continue to share the latest from the parks and resorts so you know what to expect on your vacation! 7 Problems You Definitely Didn’t See Coming in Disney World — Click Here! 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. Did you experience this glitch this morning? Tell us in the comments! The post HUGE Problems with the Disney World App Caused Chaos This Morning first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is an exciting place right now. Hello! It seems like we’re getting new rides, new restaurants, and new snacks all the time! But, unfortunately, that means Disney can feel awfully… peopley. It’s starting to feel like Disney might not even have slow seasons anymore. But don’t worry! We have some tips to help you survive if you are DREADING the crowds. We’re in the parks all the time, and we know how crowded it can get. That’s why we have some important steps we take to avoid the crowds as much as possible! Here are six tips you need to know if you want a break from all of the people. 1. Take Advantage of My Disney Experience If you’re one of those folks who prefers to order your take-out online rather than over the phone, and loves self-checkout lanes at stores to avoid human interaction, you will have similar options in Disney World! The My Disney Experience app lets you make Advanced Dining Reservations, Join Virtual Queues for select rides, check into your resort hotel, and much more. If you want to avoid the long lines in sometimes-crowded dining locations and shops (who doesn’t), you should definitely be using this app to your advantage. Some of Disney’s merchandise locations are set up for Mobile Checkout, so you don’t have to wait in a lengthy line to get your souvenirs! Mobile Checkout Simply tap “Merchandise Mobile Checkout” in the app, select your store, and scan your items! After you pay (on your phone), you just look for an exit with a Mobile Checkout counter and show the Cast Member the receipt on your phone. Mobile Checkout You can also use My Disney Experience to Mobile Order food at most quick service locations. Just tap “Oder Food” and find your desired restaurant, choose a pickup time, and place your order. When the time arrives, let the app know you’ve arrived at the restaurant, and when your food is ready you simply have to pick it up at the counter. Mobile Order No need to stand in a crowded line to order and then hover around the counter with a bunch of other people while you wait for it to be prepared. 2. Eat (or Just Sit) in Peace Speaking of eating, one thing we always make sure to do after we pick up our food is find the best spot to eat it! Some restaurants have lesser-known dining rooms that we like to take advantage of. At Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom, there’s an upstairs seating area that is usually pretty quiet, not to mention well-air-conditioned. Upstairs at Columbia Harbour House The upstairs area at PizzaRizzo in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also quite a bit more relaxing than the rest of the restaurant. PizzeRizzo There are small, similar spots in both Pinnochio Village Haus and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, although the upstairs area in the latter is typically only open during the busiest times. Upstairs at Pinocchios But keep in mind, sometimes it’s a good idea to walk away from the actual dining area of a restaurant, too. Sleepy Hollow has some tables that do have a great view of the castle, but they are crowded! Take a few steps away to the area behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe (next to the gazebo), and there will be far fewer people disturbing your meal. This is also a great place to eat those delicious Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, too. (What? You don’t know about Cheeseburger Spring Rolls? Check them out here. Sleepy Hollow seating area In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the area behind Tamu Tamu Refreshments is also a nice, usually quiet place to grab a seat. The seating area features examples of traditional Swahili plaster carving from the 18th century. It has plenty of tables and a bit of shade. You can even walk your Starbucks from Creature Comforts down here for a more peaceful spot. 3. Don’t Skip the “Boring” Things With TRON Lightcycle / Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to check out, along with all the other tons of famous attractions Disney World has to offer — it can feel like hitting the less desirable spots is a waste of time. Please don’t make the mistake of skipping them! Many of these areas of the park are not only way less busy, but they’re also actually very entertaining. In EPCOT, Awesome Planet is an “on-screen exploration of the realm we call home.” Here you’ll be able to sit in some comfortable seats, in an air-conditioned room, and watch a stunning film about our, well, awesome planet! And guess what? There’s almost never a crowd here! Awesome Planet In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney Presents is a quiet area with a gallery exhibit and guided self-tour of Walt’s legacy. Not only is this a great place to escape the crowds, but you’ll also find some unique artifacts — from one-of-a-kind sketches to costumes, models, and more. Lots of Space Here In Magic Kingdom, Tom Sawyer’s Island is a great place to explore if you want to escape the crowds. There are a lot of trees for shade and some seating outside of the (usually closed) Aunt Polly’s. Tom Sawyer Island And lastly, don’t sleep on the Oasis Exhibits in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Anteater in Animal Kingdom They can truly feel like an oasis compared to the rest of Disney World, and you’ll get to see some pretty neat animals while you’re at it. 4. Find the Secret Quiet Areas If you know where to look, you can also find some pretty relaxing areas throughout the parks. In the World Showcase in EPCOT, many of the countries have areas behind the main storefronts that are like little oases. One of our favorites is the garden area behind the UK Pavilion. At times, this can get a little crowded because there are shows in the gazebo occasionally, but typically it’s very peaceful back there. There’s a hedge garden, a tea garden, and sometimes you’ll even spot Mary Poppins with a very short line. The United Kingdom Tea Garden In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Discovery River Amphitheater (where they used to show KiteTails), is a large seating area where you will definitely be able to find some space to yourself. Occasionally, you can even see a fun flotilla pass by with characters like Mickey and Minnie in safari gear or Russell and Doug from Up. Theater In Magic Kingdom, there is a little side street off of Main Street U.S.A. — Center Street — that has some tables and chairs that usually aren’t too busy. Center Street When Main Street crowds become overwhelming, you could pop over here! 5. Avoid the Most Popular Fireworks Viewing Areas This probably won’t come as a surprise, but one of the most crowded places you’ll encounter in Disney World is in front of Cinderella Castle during the fireworks. Happily Ever After has just returned, so it is especially popular right now. But, you’ll probably feel like a sardine if you watch the show from in front of the castle or down Main Street U.S.A. Happily Ever After While you won’t be able to see all of the castle projections, there are a few other areas that make great viewing locations away from the crowds. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel is directly behind the castle and the area typically isn’t too crowded. You can find some tables outside of the Tangled bathrooms that can even make for a romantic setting to watch the fireworks, surrounded by lanterns. The Frontierland walkway is also a pretty quiet spot to watch, and you get a pretty great, unobstructed view of the fireworks. Tangled area But, if getting the full fireworks experience isn’t a must-do for you — you could also use this chance to get on a few rides with a low wait! A lot of people are busy getting food and grabbing a spot before the fireworks, so wait times generally go down. Astro Orbiter If you’re lucky, you might even get to see the fireworks from the ride itself. Some attractions, like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Astro Orbiter, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad have a great view of the fireworks if you time it out right. 6. Don’t Rush out at the End of the Night Finally, after you do catch that fireworks show, do not — I repeat, DO NOT — try to leave the park immediately. Ok, if you gotta go, you gotta go. But seriously, the crowds trying to get back to their cars, Monorail, or resort bus? CRAZY. A lot of people exiting! At Magic Kingdom, especially, Cast Members start setting up the pathways to get back to the monorail hours before the park closes. The number of people trying to leave the park at that time is intense and requires a ton of planning and direction from the incredibly patient Cast Members. So, you’re probably going to want to wait for this to die down before you make your way out of the park, or else you might find yourself squished into a pretty packed Monorail. Crazy! Well, there you have it. Six secret ways to get away from people when the crowds are just too much. We’ll keep bringing you all of our favorite Disney tips, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Avoid THESE restaurants in Disney World if you have anxiety 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. Have you tried any of these tips? Let us know in the comments below! 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For the past 18 months, Disney World’s Cast Members have donned the iconic 50th Anniversary name tags. 50th Anniversary Name Tag These name tags were the first of their kind and just a bit more glitzy than the traditional Cast Member name tags with the iridescent lettering and 50th Anniversary logo. But the 50th Anniversary is now over, and Disney World’s Cast Members are still rocking those name tags. So that means that now it’s time for a change! Well, Disney’s Ambassador Program just announced that Cast Members would soon receive NEW, never-before-seen name tags. We have no idea what they’ll look like (Disney loves a good surprise), but we do know that Cast Members will receive the name tags via mail sometime this spring. 50th Anniversary Name Tag Disneyland’s Cast Members got new name tags in honor of the Disney100 Celebration, complete with their favorite Disney character. Perhaps Disney World’s name tags will be similar… We can’t wait to find out! ©Disney We’ll continue to update you with any and all Disney news, so follow along for more! Click the link below to check out more things coming soon to Disney World. Excited for what’s to come at Disney World? Click here for more upcoming changes! 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 do you think the Cast Member name tags will look like? Let us know in the comments! The post An Iconic Part of the Disney World Cast Member Uniform Is CHANGING Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members get a lot of special perks in and around Disney. Disney Vacation Club kiosk An exclusive lounge just opened up for DVC members in Disneyland, and the new rooms coming to the Polynesian Resort are for DVC members. If you’re looking at becoming a DVC member, you’ll want to know about this new discount! If you’re looking to become a DVC member, you can save BIG with this new discount — it can save you $3,600 or MORE! ©Disney DVC members choose a specific resort as their timeshare spot, and you can save $3,600 or more depending on which hotel you choose. Disney explained on the site that the savings are a “credit off the purchase price,” which means the more Vacation Points you buy, the more you’ll be able to save. But hurry, you’ve only got until May 29th to take advantage of this deal! Existing members can also sign in to see a special add-on offer. ©Disney One of the hotels included in this discount is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. See below for the breakdown. ©Disney Or you can choose to stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort… ©Disney …or you can head over to Aulani Resort in Hawai’i! ©Disney Here are some other details you’ll need to know about this offer: To get this deal, you’ll need to do a resort sales tour (in person, online, or over the phone) That savings is a credit off the purchase price, but you’ll still need to pay the minimum down payment All tours must be completed by May 29th, 2023 You can call (888) 681-6028 or chat with a Cast Member online or in Disney World for more details Sales are also beginning soon for some new DVC Villas, so if you want to be the first to know about it, and all the latest DVC news, stay tuned to DFB. See which Disney hotel is getting a FULL makeover! 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 a DVC member? Why or why not? Tell us below! The post How You Could Save Over ,000 on a Disney Vacation Club Membership first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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