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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re constantly on the hunt for the BEST Disney parks accessories. Disney100 display Do we wear a Loungefly backpack to store our belongings or do we top our heads with the latest Minnie ears? Do we put on a fun Spirit Jersey or a quirky pair of Disney Crocs? There are so many options! And now, your shopping decision is a little bit harder. We spotted some brand-new bags in Disney World and on shopDisney recently, and they’re some of our new Dooney & Bourke favorites! The pattern is absolutely precious on this Mickey and Minnie Mouse The Picnic Dooney & Bourke Tote. Tote Bag It’s a black and white bag with zip closures and plenty of pockets for organized storage. It even has an interior key hook so you don’t lose your keys! Shop the Tote Bag Here! The next bag that dropped is this Mickey and Minnie Mouse The Picnic Dooney & Bourke Drawstring Bag. It’s a little more casual, and like the other accessories in the collection, it’s inspired by Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse short The Picnic (1930). Drawstring Bag It has multiple pockets and an interior key hook as well, but instead of a zip closure, it has a drawstring to cinch it closed. Plus, the shoulder strap is detachable! Order the Drawstring Bag Here! And finally, we’ve got the Mickey and Minnie Mouse The Picnic Dooney & Bourke Camera Bag. This is the smallest of the bunch! Camera Bag This tiny little pocketbook has leather finishings and zip closures, and the strap is adjustable so you can wear it however you’d like. It’s the perfect size for someone who’s packing light! Buy the Camera Bag Online Here! Those are all the bags we’ve seen from this collection, but we’ll be on the lookout for more Disney merchandise in the parks and online coming soon. If you want to shop for these in person, we spotted them in both Creations Shop at EPCOT and Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! The Best Backpacks for Disney World in 2023 — 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. Which bag style would you choose? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT! This New Disney Bag Collection May Be One of Our Favorites first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Finding the perfect parade or fireworks viewing spot in Disney World is a fine art. Magic Kingdom You might be looking for a great view for the projections during Happily Ever After or the spot on Main Street, U.S.A. that gets you as close to the characters as possible during the Festival of Fantasy parade. But if you’re hoping to get as much parade time as possible in Magic Kingdom…we have a HACK for you! We’re in Magic Kingdom pretty much every single day, so it’s safe to say that we’ve seen the parade a LOT. The current parade option is Disney’s Festival of Fantasy, and it runs a route from Frontierland (next to Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe) to the end of Main Street, U.S.A. (ending by the Fire Station). Disney World’s Festival of Fantasy parade It’s a pretty fun parade, especially if you love Fantasyland characters, and most of the time, it runs twice a day. But did you know you might be able to watch it FOUR times in a day? Ariel in the Festival of Fantasy Parade With our hack, you can likely watch the parade twice each showing — so long as you pick the right viewing spot to begin with and you can walk swiftly. To start, you’ll want to stake out a viewing location in either Frontierland or Liberty Square, preferably on the Country Bear Jamboree/Liberty Tree Tavern/Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe side of the parade route. Our viewing spot in Liberty Square Since the parade starts in Frontierland, you’ll be among the first to watch it. The performance moves pretty slowly down the route, so our tip relies on you being able to “out-walk” the parade to the front of the park. Once you’ve watched it in Frontierland or Liberty Square, use the map below as a guide to get to Main Street, U.S.A. to watch it again! Starting in Frontierland or Liberty Square and ending on Main Street, U.S.A.! Our two favorite shortcuts to take are the pathway behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe that cuts over to Crystal Palace or the walkway from Frontierland to Adventureland that’s home to the restrooms. Once you make it to Casey’s Corner, you can head inside to cut through The Emporium — even Magic Kingdom’s most popular gift shop is a little emptier during the parade! Walking all the way through the shop will deposit you at the end of the parade route, where you’ll get a great view of the floats heading backstage by the Fire Station. This is where you’ll end up! Since you’re not staking out that second spot ahead of time, you’re not guaranteed a great view (you may have to stand behind other families), but it might be worth it to see those beloved characters again! We’ve been able to try this multiple times and beat the parade to the Main Street, U.S.A. train station. So try out this tip the next time you’re in the park and let us know how it goes! You’ll have to know the path ahead of time, and you don’t want to stop along the way or you’ll miss your chance. And who doesn’t want to see Mickey and Minnie in their hot air balloon TWICE?! Click Here to See How Festival of Fantasy CHANGED Recently! 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 parade-viewing spot? Tell us in the comments! The post The Ultimate Magic Kingdom Parade SECRET first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida is home to seemingly endless theme parks and attractions, from Disney World to Universal to Sea World, and more. Disney World is only one of many Florida theme parks! Fun Spot America Kissimmee is yet another Florida theme park that thrill-seekers and theme park lovers visit to experience its roller coasters and attractions. Fun Spot Kissimmee boasts a very unique roller coaster — the Mine Blower. Mine Blower is currently the only wooden roller coaster in Florida with a “Zero G Barrel Roll,” which is basically when the coaster track spirals 360º while cresting a hill on the track. Now, this coaster is going to change! Mine Blower is about to get a serious upgrade, Fun Spot tells us. Fun Spot has teamed up with Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) to enhance Mine Blower with RMC’s “208 ReTrack Solution,” which exchanges a traditional wood coaster track with a steel track for a smoother ride experience as well as maintenance reduction. Mine Blower ©Fun Spot Fun Spot Atlanta already experienced the same coaster upgrade on their ArieForce One roller coaster, and Fun Spot America President and CEO John Arie Jr. spoke highly of RMC. Mine Blower ©Fun Spot “To work with RMC and their 208 Re-Track Solution on Mine Blower is a game changer for our park,” Arie said. The goal is for the re-track project to be complete before the busy summer season and Fun Spot’s 25th anniversary celebration. ©Fun Spot We’ll continue to keep you updated on any and all theme park news! Make sure to follow along for more, and click the link below to check out details regarding another Florida coaster refurbishment. ICYMI: Disney World’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is CLOSED. Click here for more details! 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 visiting Fun Spot to ride this coaster once the refurbishment is complete? Let us know in the comments! The post This One-of-a-Kind Roller Coaster Is Only a 10-Minute Drive from Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

McDonald’s has been serving up some interesting changes lately. McDonald’s From introducing new recipes and Happy Meal toys to getting us to slide into their DMs for some Big Mac sauce news, McDonald’s sure knows how to market to its customers. Now, the company has quietly introduced a new item to the menu, and it already has people talking. According to The Street, you can now get a serving of nostalgia with the new Frozen Hawaiian Punch at participating McDonald’s locations. ©Disney McDonald’s boasts that this drink is “bursting with over eight bold, tropical fruit flavors.” In terms of nutrition, a medium Frozen Hawaiian Punch has 70 calories. McDonald’s on Disney property! This new frozen beverage could be a way for the company to gain some more business in between typical meal times, by taking a page out of Taco Bell’s book. The popular frozen drinks at Taco Bell, like Mountain Dew’s Baja Blast, not only work as a meal add-on but also as a snack in their own right. So what do you think? Will you be hitting up McDonald’s to try one of these new drinks? We’ll keep bringing you all the latest, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to read about McDonald’s new Big Mac sauce! 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 are you more excited about? This new frozen drink, or the Big Mac sauce news? Let us know in the comments below! The post McDonald's Introduces NEW Menu Item first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer is just around the corner, and that means many of you are probably dreaming of a sunny getaway. A fan-favorite vacation for many Disney fans is a Disney Cruise, which allows them to experience all the magic of the Disney parks while lounging by the pool, soaking up some sun, and taking a dip in the ocean. Disney Wish Even if summer isn’t your jam, there are fall and winter cruises that take you can take to various destinations where sun and san won’t be involved. No matter what your dream vacation entails, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) seems to have you covered. With a fleet consisting of five themed ships, and a new ship and port coming to Singapore in 2025, there is a seemingly endless array of cruise itineraries and destinations available to Disney fans. Whether your dream vacation is in the Caribbean or the European Riviera, a Disney Cruise can take you there. So, if you’re interested in setting sail with DCL, keep reading to find out where in the world you can go. Grab your sun hat or your puffy coat, because we’re cruisin’ around the world starting NOW! View from the Disney Wish Bahamas Cruises: When it comes to cruises in general, the Bahamas are a popular option because the trip there can be pretty quick if you live in the United States. Plus, the white sand beaches and endless sunshine make for a pretty awesome vacation for beach lovers. Wondering which DCL ports include a stop in the Bahamas? Here’s a list: Castaway Cay Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island in the Bahamas) Fort Lauderdale, FL Galveston, TX Lighthouse Point (Disney’s private port on Eleuthera, Bahamas) Miami, FL Nassau, Bahamas Port Canaveral, FL (closest port to Walt Disney World) Caribbean Cruises: Similar to the Bahamas, the Caribbean makes for a relatively quick trip for those of you living in the States and will provide you with all the sun, surf, and sand your beach-loving heart desires. Here are the ports that’ll take you to the Caribbean: Castaway Cay Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island in the Bahamas) Basseterre, St. Kitts Bridgetown, Barbados Castries, St. Lucia Costa Maya, Mexico Cozumel, Mexico Falmouth, Jamaica Fort-de-France, Martinique Fort Lauderdale, FL Galveston, TX George Town, Grand Cayman Kralendijk, Bonaire Miami, FL New Orleans, LA New York, NY Oranjestad, Aruba Philpsburg, St. Maarten Port Canaveral, FL (closest port to Walt Disney World) Progreso, Mexico Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Roseau, Dominica San Juan, Puerto Rico St. John’s, Antigua St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Tortola, British Virgin Islands Willemstad, Curaçao Bermuda Cruises: Slightly less popular but still a dream for many is a vacation in Bermuda! If you’re hoping to visit, these ports can take you there: Disney Cruise Line Kings Wharf, Bermuda New York, NY Port Canaveral, FL Select ports also offered on Disney’s Caribbean or Bahamian cruises Alaska Cruises: Not a beach person? Trade the sun and sand for mountains, plains, and all the flora and fauna that the Pacific Northwest boasts. Yep, you can cruise to Alaska with DCL! Here are the ports: ©Disney Glacier Viewing (sail-through without disembarking) at Dawe’s Glacier / Endicott Arm Fjord, Hubbard Glacier, or areas along the Stikine Icecap Icy Strait Point, AK Juneau, AK Ketchikan Sitka, AK Skagway, AK Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada Victoria (British Columbia), Canada European Cruises: Disney’s European cruises include specialty itineraries such as ones that include stops in the British Isles, Mediterranean, and more — all offering a diverse list of ports of call. Check them out here: ©Disney Akureyri, Iceland Ajaccio (Corsica), France Alesund, Norway Amsterdam, Netherlands Barcelona, Spain Belfast, Northern Ireland Bergen, Norway Brest, France Cádiz, Spain Cannes (Monaco, Monte Carlo, Nice), France Cartagena, Spain Catania (Sicily), Italy Chania, Greece Cherbourg, France Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Cobh (Cork), Ireland Copenhagen, Denmark Dover, England Dublin, Ireland Dubrovnik, Croatia Eidfjord, Ireland Frederica, Denmark Gdynia (Gdańsk), Poland Genoa (Milan), Italy Geiranger, Norway Gibraltar, United Kingdom Gothenberg, Sweden Greenock, Scotland Hamburg, Germany Haugesund, Norway Hebrides, Scotland Helsinki, Finland Heraklion (Crete), Greece Ibiza, Spain Invergordon, Scotland Ísafjörður, Iceland Katakolon, Greece Kefalonia, Greece Kiel, Germany Kirkwall (Orkney), Scotland Kotka, Finland Kristiansand, Norway Kusadasi, Turkey La Coruña, Spain La Rochelle, France La Spezia (Florence, Pisa), Italy Le Havre (Paris), France Lisbon, Portugal Liverpool, England Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy Maloy, Norway Málaga, Spain Marseilles, France Mekjarvik (Stavanger), Norway Messina (Sicily), Italy Molde, Norway Mykonos, Greece Naples (Pompeii), Italy Newcastle upon Tyne, England Nordfjordeid, Norway Nynäshamn (Stockholm), Sweden Olbia (Sardinia), Italy Olden, Norway Oslo, Norway Palermo (Sicily), Italy Palma de Mallorca, Spain Peter Port, Guernsey Piraeus (Athens), Greece Plymouth, England Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal Portland (Stonehenge), England Porto, Portugal Reykjavik, Iceland Riga, Latvia Ringaskiddy (Cork), Ireland Rostock, Germany Rotterdam, Netherlands Salerno, Italy Sandnes, Norway Santorini, Greece Skagen, Denmark Skjolden, Norway Southampton, England Stavenger, Norway Stockholm, Sweden Tallinn, Estonia Toulon (Provence), France Valencia, Spain Valetta, Malta Vigo, Spain Villefranche (Monte Carlo, Nice), France Visby, Sweden Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany Zeebrugge (Brussels), Belgium Mexico Cruises: If you’re hoping to experience the beaches, cuisine, and culture of Mexico, these ports of call will take you there: ©Disney Cruise Line Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Catalina Island, CA Ensenada, Mexico Mazatlán, Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Mexico San Diego, CA Canada Cruises: Hoping to take a unique trip to Canada? Yep, there’s a cruise for that! Here’s a list of ports for Canada cruises: Disney Cruise to Canada Baie-Comeau (Québec), Canada Bar Harbor, Maine Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Canada Halifax (Nova Scotia), Canada New York, NY Québec City (Québec), Canada Saguenay (Québec), Canada Saint John (New Brunswick), Canada St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada Sydney (Nova Scotia), Canada Hawaii Cruises: If you’re wanting to say ‘aloha’ to one of the most popular global destinations for beaches, scenery, cuisine, and wildlife, these cruises could be for you. Check out the list of ports of call here: Yes, you can even go to Hawaii! Hilo (Hawaii / Big Island), HI Honolulu (Oahu), HI Kahului (Maui), HI Nawiliwili (Kauai), HI Vancouver, Canada Pacific Coast Cruises: Want to explore the entire Pacific Coast rather than just the Pacific Northwest? There are ports of call in the following cities: Disney Dream Astoria, OR San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada Victoria (British Columbia), Canada Panama Canal: There are cruise itineraries that can take you to several destinations along the Panama Canal, including the following: Cozumel Mexico ©Disney Cruise Line Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Cartagena, Colombia Cozumel, Mexico Galveston, TX George Town, Grand Cayman Miami, FL Panama Canal Port Canaveral, FL Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Puntarenas, Costa Rica San Diego, CA Transatlantic Cruises: In it for the long haul and hoping to cruise across the Atlantic? Transatlantic cruises have ports of call in these locations: Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder Barcelona, Spain Bilbao, Spain Dover, England Halifax (Nova Scotia), Canada La Coruña, Spain Lisbon, Portugal Miami, FL New York, NY Ponta Delgada, Portugal Portland (Stonehenge), England Ringaskiddy (Cork), Ireland St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada Sydney (Nova Scotia), Canada Plymouth, England Australia/Transpacific/South Pacific Cruises: If you’re still in it for the long haul but are hoping to cruise across the Pacific, there are options for you as well! While these are likely to change slightly when the newest ship and port of call in Singapore is complete, you can currently set sail to and from the following cities: Disney Magic Honolulu (Oahu), HI Kahului (Maui), HI Lautoka, Fiji Noumea, New Caledonia Pago Pago, American Samoa Sydney, Australia Auckland, New Zealand Brisbane, Australia Melbourne, Australia Sydney, Australia Whew! We told you — there is a LONG list of destinations! Here at DFB, we’re here to make your Disney vacation a breeze — from selecting a cruise destination to telling you which coasters are worth the hype. For more Disney news, updates, and recommendations, follow along for more! To check out Disney’s latest cruise ship that made it’s debut at sea in 2022, click the link below. Click here to check out the Disney Wish — Disney’s newest ship. 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 Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise? Let us know in the comments! 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The Earth Month fun continues as we welcome the 121st bird species at Shanghai Disney Resort! Find out how the resort is taking action to help birds and other wildlife thrive.View the full article

Hacking a Cheesy Bacon Donut at Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew. Ordering secret Pork Satay Skewers at Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen. When it comes to Disney food, we’ve done it all. Magic Kingdom We’re in the parks every day looking for all the best food tips and secrets so that we can share them with you. Did you know there’s a sauce hiding in Magic Kingdom that’s dedicated to one of the park’s most eccentric characters? Well, you’re about to! Over in Magic Kingdom‘s Tomorrowland, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe serves up some classic American fare, like burgers, hot dogs, and chicken nuggets. While you dine, an audio-animatronic alien lounge crooner, Sonny Eclipse, serenades you from his galactic piano. While he was missing for a bit, this jazz-playing alien is back in action. Something you might not know about Sonny is that he inspired a very special SAUCE at this restaurant! Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s On this restaurant’s menu, you’ll find a 1/3 lb Angus Bacon Cheeseburger, which is served on a brioche bun and topped with bacon, American cheese, and Sonny Eclipse Signature Sauce! 1/3 lb Angus Bacon Cheeseburger We were told this sauce is like a Thousand Island dressing — and similar to the “spicy” sauce that came on the Rocket Hot Chicken Sandwich at the end of last year. Spoiler alert: we didn’t think it was actually spicy. While that chicken sandwich didn’t blow us away, we did think that this version of the sauce is something you should know about! Next time you’re in Magic Kingdom, you can order this burger with the sauce on the side. Why would you do that, you ask? So you can have some on your burger AND dip your fries in it, too! Sonny Eclipse sauce The sauce does taste similar to Thousand Island, but it has chopped pickles and a hint of paprika that we loved! Not only did it jazz up an otherwise plain burger, we kind of thought it reminded us of deviled eggs — in a good way! It’s a super creamy and flavorful addition to this burger, and we loved also dipping our fries in it. look at those pickles! Unfortunately, you can’t order this as a side on its own, so you’ll have to get the burger if you want to try it — but we really enjoyed the whole thing. We’ll keep updating you on all the latest Disney snack news and tips, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to read about our LATEST snack hack in Disney World 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! Have you tried this sauce in Magic Kingdom before? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Super UNUSUAL Sauce You Never Knew Existed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Traveling to Walt Disney World Resort with little ones and looking for advice? Look no further than planDisney as we kick off our newest video series!View the full article

Thousands of job cuts have already affected Disney employees recently, and thousands more will be happening this week. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters CEO Bob Iger announced in February that The Walt Disney Company was implementing a plan to cut $5.5 billion in annual costs, and part of that plan involved about 7,000 job cuts across the company. The first wave of layoffs and job cuts happened in March, and the next wave (and the biggest one) is happening this week (the week of April 24th). Now, we have more details about those cuts. As part of the first wave of layoffs and job cuts, Disney essentially eliminated the metaverse division of the company, laying off about 50 Imagineers in the process. The job cuts starting this week will affect “about 15% of the staff in [Disney’s] entertainment division.” Bloomberg reported that this will impact departments ranging from TV to film to theme parks. ©Disney According to Variety, Disney plans to reach 4,000 layoffs overall this week. Notifications will be handed out to those impacted by the job cuts by Thursday, April 27th. These cuts will affect positions in several different divisions of the company, including Disney Entertainment; ESPN; Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products; and others. Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times The third (and final) round of job cuts will likely begin before summer, bringing the total number of job cuts to 7,000. This represents around 3.2% of Disney’s total workforce. Disney executive Josh D’Amaro indicated previously that frontline, hourly operations jobs at Disney Parks and Resorts will not be affected, so the Cast Members you see inside Disney World will probably not be impacted by job cuts. Disney World Cast Members at The Confectionery Co-chairman of Disney Entertainment Alan Bergman and Dana Walden sent a memo to Disney employees on Monday, stating that “these are hard decisions and not ones we take lightly – but every decision has been made with considerable thought, and we are doing everything we can to make sure this process is conducted with respect and compassion.” The memo said, “While we are confident that these efforts will better position us for the future, we realize this all takes a toll. We want to acknowledge the impact of this moment and simply reiterate our appreciation for all of you and the passion and dedication you’ve brought to the work we do every day.” Bob Iger ©New York Post Variety published the memo in full, and you can read it here: Team, As you all know, a few weeks ago the company began notifying employees whose roles are impacted as part of our overall business realignment and cost-savings efforts. We wanted to share that notifications will continue in many areas of the company over the next several days. In addition, restructuring in various businesses will continue for the next couple of months, and we do anticipate there will be further impacts before the summer, as previously shared. Each team is in a different place in this process, and your leaders will be sharing more context for your group soon. These are hard decisions and not ones we take lightly – but every decision has been made with considerable thought, and we are doing everything we can to make sure this process is conducted with respect and compassion. The senior leadership teams have been working diligently to define our future organization, and our biggest priority has been getting this right, rather than getting it done fast. We recognize that it has been a period of uncertainty and thank you all for your understanding and patience. This is a time of transition for Disney, and these changes affect everyone, whether or not your role is impacted. We are committed to supporting you through this period and encourage you to reach out to your leader or HR partner with any questions or for guidance, as needed. While we are confident that these efforts will better position us for the future, we realize this all takes a toll. We want to acknowledge the impact of this moment and simply reiterate our appreciation for all of you and the passion and dedication you’ve brought to the work we do every day. And for those who will be leaving the company, please know that your contributions are valued and appreciated – you have all played a meaningful role in making Disney what it is today. With gratitude, Alan & Dana For more information on the recent Disney layoffs, check out our posts below. Huge Project CANCELLED at Disney; 50 Imagineers Laid Off How Job Cuts Will Impact Disney (And Who Won’t Be Affected) “There Will No Doubt Be Challenges Ahead” — Disney CEO Bob Iger Gives Huge UPDATE on Job Cuts Stay tuned to DFB for more updates. Click here to learn how Bob Iger will restructure The Walt Disney Company. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post "We Realize This All Takes a Toll": More Details Announced About Upcoming Disney Job Cuts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As I reflect on our 25th anniversary, it really comes down to one word for me – admiration. For 25 wild years, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park has continued to pave the path and bridge the gap between best-in-class conservation and animal care with unparalleled guest experiences, all centered around our cast members sharing captivating stories […]View the full article

Earth Month is a special time here at Walt Disney World – made even more special this year as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park which has welcomed millions of guests over the years to enjoy the wonders of the natural world right here in Florida. It’s with this in mind that we knew the celebration would not be complete without our Central Florida friends and neighbors. Building on our recently announced $500,000 donation to five conservation organizations in Florida, we brought some additional magic to some of the other people and places around us that help make a happier and healthier planet possible for all. View the full article

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s departure from Comcast on Sunday for “inappropriate conduct” will not affect the company’s ongoing and upcoming theme park projects. View the full article

When it comes to finding delicious food at Disney World, the theme parks aren’t the only places where you can find cuisine for the whole family. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Disney World resorts are home to some fan-favorite restaurants, and not only offer impressive spreads of cuisine, but are also specially-themed — just like in the parks! A common question is whether or not you can visit a Disney World resort restaurant without staying there, and the answer is YES! You can absolutely indulge in these resort restaurants without staying at that resort, however there are a few rules and things you should prepare for in advance so that you can have a seamless experience. If you’re hoping to eat outside of the parks on your next Disney trip and explore what the resort restaurants have to offer, you’re gonna want to keep reading! When it comes to Disney World resort dining, there are both quick service and table service options. Quick service does not require an Advanced Dining Reservation (ADR), but table service restaurants do require them. When deciding where to eat, make sure to take note of whether or not your restaurant of choice will allow you to simply walk up, or if you should utilize mobile order or make an ADR. Citricos How do I book an Advanced Dining Reservation (ADR)? ADRs open 60 days in advance of the date you’re hoping to eat at the restaurant. You can book an ADR by either calling Disney World’s Dining Reservation hotline ((407) 939-3463) or simply booking it yourself within the WDW app or website. ©Disney While booking it yourself is definitely easier, we will say that calling the hotline can sometimes result in getting a dining reservation you weren’t able to see on the app. If you’re unable to get an ADR, keep checking for last minute availability — because a surprising amount of people do cancel at the last minute. Sometimes, a WaitList becomes available in the Disney World App that you can join if there are multiple cancellations. I’m driving. Where can I park? If you’re driving to the resort, you do have to drive past resort security and show valid ID. They’ll also look up your reservation before allowing you to drive in if you’re planning to eat at a table service restaurant. Resort Security We’ve been able to get past security by showing ID and simply stating that we’re planning to get quick service, but it’s probably best to already have a quick service order pickup time if possible. I’m not driving. How do I get there? If you aren’t driving, you have to use Disney transportation. Honestly, this is the simplest way to go about dining at a resort. You can get to every resort on property via the Disney buses, and quite a few while utilizing the Skyliner, Monorail, or boats. Monorail at the Polynesian We recommend doing this especially with quick service. Since the 202o closure due to COVID-19, security has buckled down a bit more when it comes to “resort hopping” and allowing guests to park at the resorts without spa or dining reservations. It’s not about not visiting the resort, though, it’s just about limited parking — so during busier times of year, you could be turned away at the gate with an ADR. Monorail security There you have it! Thankfully, planning for your arrival as well as having a valid reservation or mobile pick up order prior to arrival is all that you need to prepare for in order to eat at a Disney World resort. The resorts are home to some of our FAVORITE restaurants on property, so it’s totally worth the extra planning. Here at DFB, we try to make your Disney vacation easier by telling you all that you need to know in advance — so that you’re well prepared and relaxed when your vacation arrives. Follow along for more, and click the link below to check out some of our favorite snacks at Disney World for 2023. 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Something has CHANGED at the Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kindom, and you’ll want to know about it. Magic Kingdom Over the weekend, a Disney animatronic ended up in flames…literally when the Maleficent dragon used in Disneyland’s version of Fantasmic! caught on fire. Following this, fire effects similar to the one used at Disneyland were suspended, and now we’ve seen first-hand how this will impact YOUR Disney World trip. If you’re a big fan of the Festival of Fantasy parade in Magic Kingdom or have seen those amazing videos of the Maleficent dragon float shooting out fire in the parade, you might be particularly looking forward to seeing this parade on your next trip. But, be WARNED. Due to the fire over at Disneyland, there has been a temporary suspension of the fire effects on the Maleficent float in the Festival of Fantasy parade. We visited Magic Kingdom recently to see what it is like. There It Is While the Maleficent dragon float still appeared and made its way through Magic Kingdom as part of the parade, it did NOT breathe out any fire. No Fire Today The dragon’s head went up and down, but no flames appeared. Do you like the fire-breathing Maleficent dragon? Tell us in the comments. The post VIDEO: Important Change Made to Magic Kingdom Parade Following Fantasmic Fire 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. Disney just released a swimmingly cool new merchandise collection! The Little Mermaid Live-Action Collection We’ve seen a few recent merchandise drops on shopDisney lately with the Happily Ever After Starbucks collection and the ever-growing line of Disney100 Years of Wonder collections. Even more merch is coming soon, too — we got a sneak peek from Halfway to Halloween about merch we can expect to find during spooky season. But this latest collection will have you flipping your fins in excitement to get your hands on the new items! Disney is pulling out all the stops for the upcoming release of the live-action version of The Little Mermaid, which premieres in theaters on May 26th, 2023, and now we have some exciting new merchandise lined up. Here are a few of the options that you can shop for now on shopDisney! First, you’ve just got to see their newly released The Little Mermaid Loungefly mini-backpack. ©shopDisney The front depicts images of both Ariel (played by Halle Bailey in the new movie) and Ursula (played by Melissa McCarthy) in layered appliqués in a simulated leather bag. The scalloped edge of the front zipper pocket makes for some fun added flair to the underwater design. ©shopDisney A quick peek of the back shows off animated versions of Ariel’s land and sea companions, Sebastian the crab (played by Daveed Diggs in the new movie) and Scuttle the seagull (played by Awkwafina). ©shopDisney The lining inside is full of bright vibrant colors of animated land and sea creatures set against a darker background that really makes them pop! We’re ready to dive under the sea with this bag. Click here to shop The Little Mermaid– Live Action Loungefly Mini-Backpack. Of course we have to have some truly regal ears for this Disney princess! The Little Mermaid Ears These new ear headbands are stunning in their shimmering design. The overall feel for these is very sea-like but also surprised us with some darker tones set against the gold scaling on the ears. A Closer Look On closer examination of the ears, each side is edged in pearly beads and the center bow is printed with Ariel swimming through the sea. There’s even a small triton with a large gem in its center! From The Back The backside of each of the ears continues the scales through the pattern, trimming a deep purple velvet headband. Click here to shop The Little Mermaid-Live Action Ear Headband. We’ve also got our sights set on this belt bag! ©shopDisney This belt bag features a screen art front design depicting Ariel, embroidered bubbles and appliqué accents, a front zip compartment, an adjustable belt strap, and braided zipper pulls. ©shopDisney The gold-tone hardware really catches the eye and the inside lining is the same as that found in the Loungefly mini-backpack. Click here to shop The Little Mermaid-Live Action Belt Bag. Disney’s really having some fun with new MagicBand+ designs so we figured we would see a new release here too. ©shopDisney This MagicBand+ is set to a beautiful ocean flora design. The tappable center icon features a unique aquatic plant. ©shopDisney The strap features Ariel in an underwater setting against a lavender background. Click here to shop The Little Mermaid– Live Action Magicband+ These are only a few items from the extensive The Little Mermaid– Live Action collection that is available for purchase now on shopDisney. We also spotted a few of these items already in different stores around the Disney World parks (check the Emporium at Magic Kingdom first!) We’ve certainly found a few items that we’re going to be snagging and hope that you’ve found a few favorites in this collection too. For the latest in Disney merchandise news, stay with us at Disney Food Blog! How Disney’s Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ Will Be DIFFERENT Than the Original Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which one of these newly released The Little Mermaid collection items are you adding to your cart? Tell us what you’re ordering in the comments. The post NEW Disney Loungefly, MagicBand+, and More Online Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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A NEW counter-service snack spot might open in EPCOT soon! Spaceship Earth in EPCOT Over in the World Discovery section of EPCOT, there’s a little snack spot that’s gone through a LOT of changes over the past several years. Cool Wash used to serve snacks and treats, but most recently it had a create-your-own slushy menu. It’s only open seasonally, so it’s not a super reliable place to plan to get a snack. Recently, we’ve noticed some big changes happening at this kiosk, and it makes us think this spot could open soon with a NEW look and menu! For a long time now, Cool Wash has been covered up with lots of topiaries (one of Disney’s favorite ways to block off rides and attractions as they go through refurbishments). Cool Wash | September 2022 Back in October 2022, we noticed that the “Cool Wash” sign DISAPPEARED from the kiosk and was replaced a sign that said “Refreshment Station.” The new sign was in the style of other new additions to EPCOT (it has the same font and everything) and had images of a drink and slushy. Refreshment Station | October 2022 In late 2022, however, the “Refreshment Station” sign was removed as well, and the stand stood sign-less for several weeks. No more sign | December 2022 The same “Refreshment Station” sign finally returned a couple of months ago. It looks the same as it did the first time it was installed. The rest of the kiosk looks a bit brighter and newer now, so it’s likely that the sign was removed as improvements and updates were made to the area and then returned once that construction was finished. Refreshment Kiosk — the sign is back! | March 2023 Over the last few weeks, we’ve watched from the Monorail as Disney added new furniture to the kiosk. New furniture! | April 2023 It looks like tables and benches have been added inside. These are an upgrade from the previous standing-room-only tables that were in this area before the spot closed. Our view today | April 2023 There are still some coverings on the furniture right now, but could this update mean that Refreshment Station will open soon? We’re hoping it does! Right now, Disney’s website has updated the page with the kiosk’s new name, but it still says “Temporarily Unavailable” with no opening date listed. ©Disney The menu on this page still lists the old menu from Cool Wash, so it’s possible that there will be a NEW menu once Refreshment Station finally opens. ©Disney We’ll be keeping an eye on this spot, and we’ll let you know as soon as we hear any updates about its opening! It’s possible that this kiosk will open as a booth for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, which begins on July 27th, 2023, but Disney has not confirmed this. Will it open soon? This is just one of the many construction projects happening in EPCOT right now as the park goes through a major transformation, which includes a new attraction, Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, opening later this fall. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates. Click here to see the newest snack stand that opened in Magic Kingdom! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite place to grab a snack in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments. The post Could a NEW Snack Spot FINALLY Open Soon in EPCOT? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney found itself in the middle of some serious Twitter drama recently. Disney Junior Dance Party You may be well aware of the battles that have been going on with the Twitter platform when it comes to Twitter Blue and that signature blue checkmark. But another change hit Twitter previously regarding “official” business accounts through “Twitter Verified Organizations.” Instead of an “official” label, businesses now get a gold checkmark. Recently, one account that appeared to be related to Disney Junior got a gold checkmark and some drama ensued. According to Deadline, recently, a Twitter account called @DisneyJuniorUK was suspended. This was supposed to look like it was a Disney Junior-branded Twitter account and it even got a gold checkmark from Twitter. But here’s the problem — the account was totally unaffiliated with Disney. It ultimately got removed from the Twitter service. Disney Junior Characters So what happened? The account has reportedly been around since June of 2021, but again is a fake account and is not associated with Disney. On Twitter, the gold checkmark is meant to be “reserved for the official and verified accounts of businesses who pay $1,000 per month” (per Deadline), but somehow this account received it and later Tweeted their surprise. In reply to a question about how they got the checkmark, the account holder indicated it had “just appeared out of nowhere.” Minnie Mouse According to Variety, the account used a profile picture and banner with the same Disney Junior logo as the real Disney Junior account — @DisneyJunior (which has a gold checkmark of its own). The fake account’s bio “merely linked to another account called @7virtues_, which claimed to be managing the @DisneyJuniorUK account.” At one point, that other account (@7virtues_) put up a poll asking whether they should deactivate the Disney Junior UK account. The REAL Disney Junior Account The account Tweeted some other messages before being shut down. These Tweets included “one using a racial slur and profanity against Twitter CEO Elon Musk and another claiming adult animation South Park was launching on Disney Junior in May.” Disney’s representatives in the UK reportedly became aware of the fake account on the morning of April 24th and contacted “counterparts at Twitter.” The account was suspended by around 11:30AM British Summer Time (or around 6:30AM ET). Pluto This all follows the blue checkmark drama of recent days when all legacy blue check marks were removed only to later be reinstated for certain users. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more news. To learn about the Disney Reedy Creek Improvement District drama, click here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post FAKE Disney Twitter Account Suspended After Receiving Gold Checkmark first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve already established that a stay at Disney World’s Star Wars hotel, the Galactic Starcruiser, is certainly NOT cheap, although discounts are now being offered to select visitors. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser We’ve also stressed that this is so much more than JUST a themed hotel stay, with an experience that basically has you roleplaying your own character in an adventure that takes place in a galaxy far, far away. However, you’ll still need to sleep at some point, so you might be curious as to what the rooms are like on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. So we’re going to tell you all about it! So first, let’s talk a little more about the Galactic Starcruiser concept. This is Disney storytelling at its finest, and part of that experience is in your cabin, which includes a view of the stars flying by during your voyage. It’s a two-day cruise in space that includes an interactive adventure, themed food, and unique entertainment. Rey on the Galactic Starcruiser There are three types of cabins you can book for this adventure: the Standard Cabin, the Galaxy Class Suite, and the Grand Captain Suite. Standard Cabin We’re going to give you an inside look at a standard cabin. So here’s a full tour of the room. Starcruiser Cabin Before you enter your room, you’ll need a databand (aka a MagicBand) to open the door to your cabin. Databand But these doors are not made like regular hotel room doors. Instead, once unlocked, you’ll slide the door open to go inside. Very space-like. Hallway to Passenger Cabins Once you enter the room, you might be a little shocked at just how small they are — in fact, they’re smaller than real cruise cabins. When we stayed, we had three adults in the room, and it felt a little crowded at times. Upon entering, there’s a small hallway with a door to the bathroom on one side and a door to the closet on the other. Little hallway We’ll start our tour in the bathroom. It’s a split design with the sink and shower in one room and a smaller room with a door for the toilet. Standard Cabin Split Bathroom You will find some amenities on the sink, including packets of make-up remover wipes and foam bubbling face masks — yep, spa day in space, right? There are also dispensers with lotion and hand soap. Look at these fun little packets! You’ll find towels hanging up in the bathroom, but if you need more, there are shelves under the sink that have extra towels. You’ll also find a hairdryer under the sink in its own box. Storage underneath the sink area. The sink area is separated from the toilet room by a sliding door, which comes in handy if you have multiple people using the bathroom at any given time. Inside the toilet room, you’ll just find the toilet, a toilet paper holder, special Chandrila Star Line toilet paper, and more bath towels. There’s also a full-length mirror on the wall here. The toilet room is pretty simple. The shower is really nice, though! The main showerhead is a waterfall one (oh, yeah!) that’s attached to the ceiling, but you also get a detachable handheld shower if you need that, too. The shower is separated from the rest of the room by a sliding frosted glass door. A glimpse into the shower. Just like any other Disney hotel, your shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are in special dispensers on the wall. Also, like at other Disney hotels, these are all H20 products. Toiletries available in the shower Okay, let’s back out of the bathroom and go back to that little hallway at the room’s entrance. Opposite the bathroom, you’ll find a light-up mirror, as well as another shelf with storage underneath. There’s an outlet here, too, so you can plug in the hair dryer or any electronics you might have. There’s ANOTHER mirror! There’s a complimentary bottle of water on the counter with two spacey tumblers. You can refill this bottle as much as you’d like in the atrium. Space water! Next to the alcove with this mirror is the closet area, which is the main storage area for the room. In the first cabinet, there are three shelves that can be used for storing your stuff. Shelf storage in the first cabinet. You’ll find two more shelves below that. One holds the room safe… Each room comes with a safe. …and the other holds the “Cooling Supply Unit.” Yep, that’s the mini fridge — by mini, we mean MINI. Like super tiny. Cooling supply unit The cabinet next to all that is where you can hang your clothes. You’ll also find hangers, two Chandrila Star Line robes here, as well as an extra blanket and pillow. A glimpse into the second closet. Let’s walk into the main part of the room. You’ll find a control panel on the wall next to the wardrobe. That’s where you’ll find your telephone, thermostat, and your own personal droid (remember, you’re on a luxury Starcruiser!). The control panel has a bunch of helpful features. Your new droid friend is D3-09. You can speak to her through the screen on the wall — she’ll keep you updated on things going on around the ship, as well as any events that have happened in the story. This is NOT a personal assistant, so he’s only available at certain times, but she will sing you to sleep if you ask nicely. Greetings from D3-O9 You’ll find the TV on the same wall that is EXACTLY the same as the TVs in other Disney hotels. Yep, it’s all the same channels and things you’d find if you were staying at Disney’s All-Stars Resorts. The pull-down bed is also on this wall. Cabin aboard the Starcruiser The pull-down bed is large enough to fit most adults, although if you are taller than 5’8,” it might not be super comfortable for you. It folds back into the wall when not in use. Pull-down Bed You’ll also find bunk beds in the cabin, but don’t worry, they will fit full-grown adults. BUT we have to admit we didn’t find them that comfy. Each of these beds has a mattress covered in vinyl that pretty much feels like sleeping on a firm futon. You won’t get any sheets on these beds either — just a bright orange blanket. The ladder is attached to the foot of the bed and the top bunk has a small barrier. Bunk Beds These beds also have ZERO outlets or USB ports, which feels like a huge oversight. A look inside the bunks There’s also a queen-sized bed in the middle of the cabin (and we guess adults will be fighting over who gets to sleep in it). This one is dressed up with actual sheets and a blanket, plus a runner down the middle with the Chandrila Star Line logo. No need to sleep in the bunks if you don’t want to. There’s a nightstand on each side of the bed with outlets and individual lights. It’s not huge — just enough storage for a few small items. If you happen to need more storage, you’ll find a luggage compartment underneath the queen bed — there’s enough space to fit in several suitcases at once. The storage area underneath the queen bed. There is a table with chairs in the room, but it’s set up that the table pulls out from the wall, with two orange stools underneath it. It’s not made for lounging for hours, but you can enjoy a quick snack here. The table and chairs tuck away into the wall. Okay, remember those views of space we mentioned earlier? Well, above that small table is the window that looks out on space. If the whole space view gets to be a bit much, though, there’s a button you can press that closes it. You’ll even see those stars whiz by when the ship jumps into Hyperspace. The view is really great when the room is dark. You’ll also find a small trash can and recycling bin in each room. Trash and recycling You’ll also find an emergency exit hatch next to the space window that will let you get out of your room if the electronic door cannot be opened. The exit hatch, in case you need it. To sum up, the room is small, but at least there’s plenty of storage. You also do get that feeling that you’re on a spaceship cruising through space. Galaxy Class Suite We also got to take a look at the Galaxy Class Suite, which is a one-bedroom suite with a separate bedroom and seating area, plus a bathroom and kitchenette. Fancy! Galaxy Class Suite Living Area These suites can sleep up to four adults and include a queen bed and two pull-down bunks (one in the bedroom and one in the seating area). There are also space windows in BOTH rooms. As you can see, these rooms are bigger, too. There’s a queen bed in the bedroom, along with a pull-down bunk. The bathroom in the suite is also larger than the bathroom in the standard cabin. The suite has two sinks, so more people can get ready in the bathroom. You’ve got a bigger bathroom. The shower is HUGE and has shower heads on BOTH sides. You’ll also find those H20 bath products in here. The shower is HUGE. The suites also have their own kitchenette that includes a bar area with stools and a counter. Behind the counter is a sink, you’ll find a storage area with dishes, and a larger mini-fridge. This mini-fridge has more space! There’s also a crawl space between the two rooms: just slide open the doors next to the pull-down beds to crawl between the seating area and the bedroom. Kids will LOVE that. But who doesn’t want to crawl around on a spaceship? There’s a tiny crawl door! There’s a control panel in these rooms, too, with the phone, thermostat, and personal droid. These rooms also have the control panel. You’ll also find many of the same amenities in the suite, including a hair dryer, safe, and TV. Grand Captain Suite Of course, if you want to live it up on the Halcyon, you can stay in a Grand Captain Suite, which is good for up to eight people. This room has two bedrooms and a living area that includes two queen beds, two bunk beds, and two pull-down beds. There are also two bathrooms, a bar area, three windows with space views, plus all the regular amenities. ©Disney So that’s what it’s like taking a cruise on the Galactic Starcruiser. If you’re looking to board a two-day adventure, be sure to check out the eligible dates for cruises on the Galactic Starcruiser website. 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? 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What should you buy instead of a Disney World park ticket? How can you avoid the problem of unexpected closures? And how can you improve your chances of getting a seat at a popular restaurant on the day of your visit? Cinderella Castle Find out the answers to all these questions (and more) today, on DFB Guide! Check out our video below: The RIGHT Way To Plan a Disney World Vacation in 2023 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 questions do you have about planning a Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: The RIGHT Way To Plan a Disney World Vacation in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There’s no better way to start the day than with a Disney-inspired breakfast! French toast with sausage We love breakfast here, and we wanted to share a recipe we just found, one that’s inspired by a certain, shall we say, “curious” Disney character. When you think of Alice in Wonderland, tea parties come to mind. But now, Disney has shared a recipe for a new take on a breakfast staple that’s going to have you rethinking the combo of Alice and breakfast. Check out this recipe for an Alice in Wonderland-inspired Bread and Butterfly French Toast. ©IMDB Here are all the bits and bobs you’ll need: Ingredients For 6 brioche rolls or 1 brioche loaf: 1 cup milk 1⁄2 cup half and half 6 eggs 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted, plus more for the pan 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste 1 to 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional) 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced 1⁄2 cup Mock Clotted Cream (optional) ©Disney And here’s how to make them: Directions Have two baking sheets standing by. Preheat the oven to 225°F. Slice each brioche roll into 1⁄4-inch slices, and place them in a single layer on the baking sheets. Gently toast the brioche slices until they just start to crisp (but not brown), about 5 minutes. While the brioche is toasting, prepare the egg custard. In a wide low dish, thoroughly whisk together the milk, half and half, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add a bit of butter as needed to prevent sticking. Place 1 or 2 slices of brioche into the egg mixture, turning gently to coat both sides. Do not let the pieces soak: Brioche is delicate and will fall apart. Add the slices to the skillet, and cook until they are brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked pieces back to the baking sheet, and keep them warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining pieces. If using the jam, whisk it to thin it a little, and add it to the sliced strawberries, to glaze. To serve, place two pieces of French toast together, bottom side to bottom side, creating the butterfly shape. If desired, spoon a small strip of Mock Clotted Cream down the center, and decorate with strawberries. A few larger pieces of strawberry can be used to “lift” the wings by placing them underneath the brioche slices. If you are not using the Mock Clotted Cream, simply decorate the center of each butterfly toast with strawberries, and serve. The glazed berries make a delicious syrup, but feel free to serve with your favorite maple syrup as well. If you enjoyed making this recipe, you’ll want to check out the other recipes found in Alice in Wonderland: The Official Cookbook. The cookbook has over 50 recipes inspired by the classic movie! ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney recipes! Click here to check out a LOT more Disney recipes! 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 trying the Bread and Butterfly Toast recipe? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney RECIPE: How To Make an 'Alice in Wonderland'-Inspired Breakfast at Home first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to shows on live television and on Disney+, Dancing With The Stars has proven to be a fan favorite for many. The show, which first aired in 2005 on ABC, features celebrities paired with professional dancers to perform and compete in front of a panel of judges. ©ABC | Dancing with the Stars Equally popular on the other side of the Atlantic is Strictly Come Dancing, the UK’s version of the television show. The common factor? Len Goodman, the British judge of both television shows, known for his witty remarks, charming accent, and his own ballroom dancing. Goodman passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday, April 22nd, after a battle with bone cancer. According to ABC News, agent Jackie Gill said that he passed away peacefully. ©ABC Although he retired in November, both American and British fans will now even more so miss his witty remarks and entertaining persona on the shows. His observations such as, “You floated across that floor like butter on a crumpet,” will be missed. ©New York Times Numerous celebrities and even Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, lamented the loss of the television and ballroom dancing personality. ©IMDB Not only was Goodman popular in the world of dancing, but he also presented BBC radio programs and made numerous television documentaries both as a young professional and alongside his dancing and TV career. Among these documentaries was a 2012 program about the sinking of the Titanic. Before his career in dancing and broadcasting, he worked as a shipyard welder for the company that built the ship. ©Parade We’re saddened by the loss of Goodman and our thoughts go out to those who knew him personally. We’ll continue to keep you updated on Disney-related news, so make sure to follow along for more. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Len Goodman, Former Head Judge of ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ Has Passed Away first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems like everywhere we go, NEW Disney 100th anniversary merchandise is turning up — and we want it ALL. Disney100 merchandise is EVERYWHERE From Disney’s super fun Decades Collection to new Adidas SHOES to that awesome Loungefly bag, new Disney100 souvenirs are EVERYWHERE. Now, we’ve found even MORE 100th Anniversary merchandise — and it’s all available at Hallmark. We found a TON of new Disney100 merchandise on Hallmark’s website, including a puzzle, blank note cards, a candle, and a coffee mug, just to name a few. ©Hallmark Additionally, we found a SHINY itty bittys Minnie plush, a fuzzy throw blanket, a gorgeous Mickey and Friends train figure, and even a gift bag. ©Hallmark As you can see, the collection is FILLED with platinum-colored goodies. From the 50th Anniversary to the Disney100 celebration, the Disney merch team goes all-out with shiny effects. ©Hallmark We’ll leave you with one more little preview of the merchandise collection; a pretty picture frame and a perpetual calendar. How fun are these? ©Hallmark These items are all available on the Hallmark website right now! These can be the perfect little mementos of the Walt Disney Company’s biggest birthday yet, or they could make great gifts for that Disney fan in your life. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney100 merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 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! It’s NOT Easy To Get This Disney 100th Anniversary Souvenir — See What It Is 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. Have you bought any 100th-anniversary souvenirs yet? Let us know what you have in the comments! The post Hallmark Has A HUGE Disney 100th Anniversary Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article