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Take our hand and travel with us to a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Okay, so maybe it’s not THAT far away, but it is in Disneyland, where we’re going to visit the planet of Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Here, if you know what you’re looking for, you can find two HIDDEN snacks, and these are two items you’ll ONLY find on one spot. So we’re heading over to Kat Saka’s Kettle, where we normally pick up some Outpost Mix to nom on while we’re visiting Batuu. But there are TWO more snacks here that most people don’t know about since they aren’t on the official menu. There are just some small signs telling us about them. Kat Saka’s Kettle The first is the Jakkuan Corn Chili and Cheese Pie for $6.79. It’s made with Roasted Poblano Pepper, Corn, and Mozzarella, and served with a Citrus Dipping Sauce. Jakuuan Corn Chile and Cheese Pie Now this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this snack — it debuted last year in honor of the Life Day Celebration in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. But it has returned, and we finally got a chance to try it. It’s quite delicious, so we’re pretty glad it’s back. Also, this Citrus Dipping Sauce? It is AMAZING. We just want to dip everything in it. It reminds us of the sauce you can get when you order the Long Beans at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar. The hidden snack The pastry itself is nice and flaky. If we had anything to complain about here, it’s that we would’ve loved even more filling inside it. Could’ve used more filling There’s also a drink here that you can get. It’s the Peaches and Cream Chilled White Tea for $6.49. It’s White Peach Tea with a Cream Cheese Topper and Basil Crystals. First of all, we love that Cream Cheese Topper and think that it should be on EVERY drink in Disneyland. Hidden drink The tea itself is flavorful and refreshing. We thought it was pretty fantastic! Peaches and Cream Chilled White Tea Both are available now at Kat Saka’s, but we don’t know for how long — so if you’d like to try them out, better get over there as soon as you can. Need some new tees for that next trip to Disneyland? Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip. Here’s A Guide To EVERY Character Breakfast in Disney World and Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be trying these snacks out in Disneyland? Have you already tried them? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post Where To Find Two HIDDEN Disney Snacks You Won't Want To Miss first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Royal guest rooms, southern cuisine, and personal riverboat rides? Could this moderate resort be THE Disney resort for you? Port Orleans – Riverside Let’s find out today — here on DFB Guide! Check out our video below: Should YOU Stay at Disney World’s Port Orleans Riverside? 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! 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! Have you stayed at Port Orleans Riverside? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: Should YOU Stay at Disney World's Port Orleans Riverside Resort? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s been a wild time for annual passes lately. Annual Passholder card Yesterday, April 20th, all Disney World Annual Passes went back on sale and it was…well, a bit of a mess. For over a year, three out of the four pass types were unavailable for new purchases, so tons of people were looking to get their hands on one yesterday. The website struggled to handle all of the demand, and some people had to wait HOURS in the online queue before they could buy a pass. Eventually, Disney paused the process overnight — but sales resumed this morning. And we were shocked to see the changes. When Pass sales resumed yesterday, guests trying to buy one had to enter the online queue. While some were lucky and got a wait time of 30 minutes or less, a lot of folks were quoted at more than an hour — and some waited upwards of seven hours (or more) before they had a chance to buy one. The phone lines weren’t any better either — after over a hundred phone calls to the Annual Pass line, we still weren’t able to get through to Disney that way at all. ©Disney This morning, when pass sales resumed after being temporarily paused overnight, things looked very different. Multiple people on our team got an initial wait time of around 10 minutes. What a change! ©Disney The site didn’t seem to be struggling this morning at all, so if you couldn’t grab one yesterday — today might be your day! Disney did still make sure to state the warning that passes could become unavailable today, so make sure you head over to the site soon if you are hoping to get one. ©Disney No pass tiers have sold out yet, but we’ll keep you updated as things progress. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see EVERY single Passholder perk and how to use them! 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 snag a new Annual Pass this week? Let us know in the comments how it went! The post There's Something Very DIFFERENT About Disney World Annual Pass Sales Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the most highly anticipated upcoming Disney movies is The Haunted Mansion. This film, based on the popular theme park ride, is coming out this summer, and we just got a new look at the movie! Haunted Mansion D23 (Disney’s official fan club) showed off a few new magazine covers recently, and one of them reveals a sneak peek at the upcoming film. Disney has just released the covers of the new summer edition of the D23 magazine. D23 Gold members will receive one of three different covers featuring artwork made exclusively for the magazine. One of the new covers is inspired by the new Haunted Mansion movie! ©D23 A teaser was released for this upcoming film back on March 2nd, and we’ve been excited ever since. As of right now, we know that the film will follow a doctor and her 9-year-old son who are looking to start a new life and move into a strangely affordable New Orleans mansion. ©Disney After finding out the house is more than they bargained for, the family teams up with a priest, a failed-paranormal expert, a French Quarter psychic, and a crotchety historian to help with the paranormal case. The movie is expected to release on July 28th, 2023. D23 Expo (2022) The cast of Haunted Mansion also recently released a video on Instagram teasing the new movie and wishing Haunted Mansion fans a “Happy Halfway to Halloween.” The other two covers available for the summer edition of D23 magazine are inspired by the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid… ©D23 …and Disney’s upcoming animated film Elemental. ©D23 Inside the edition, readers can also get the inside scoop about some of Disney’s upcoming films like Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, The Muppets Mayhem, and American Born Chinese! ©D23 Editions of Disney twenty-three magazine are only available to D23 Gold members as a perk of their paid membership. These editions will be arriving to members before the end of May. Members hoping to collect all three will want to keep an eye on shopDisney, where all three covers will be available to D23 Gold members. There’s always something new coming to Disney World! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out the latest D23 recipe online 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. Which cover is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW LOOK at Disney’s Upcoming ‘Haunted Mansion’ Movie first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of things you can buy in Disney World to make your trip a little easier, a little less stressful, and a little more convenient. Refillable mugs We’re talking about things like Genie+, which lets you skip long standby lines at rides and access shorter Lightning Lanes. Or maybe you like paying for prix fixe meals, where you know exactly what you’ll pay up front to eat. Not everyone agrees on the worth of those things, but when it comes to another Disney World convenience, almost ALL of our readers feel it’s worth it. That would be the Resort Refillable Mugs. These are 16 oz. insulated mugs sold at Disney hotels at counter service locations. If you buy one of these mugs, you can get unlimited free refills on fountain drinks, coffee, and tea, from any participating beverage location at any Disney World hotel for the length of your stay — up to 14 days. Each mug has an RFID bar code which will deactivate the mug when that designated time is complete. SO high-tech. 100th anniversary refillable mug Mugs currently cost $21.99, and when we asked you, our DFB readers, if you thought these mugs were worth it, almost ALL of you said a resounding “yes!” Julie said: “Yes! Got my coffee in it every morning. And once when my hubby and I both got sick at Disney, we went multiple times a day to get hot tea!” 50th Anniversary Resort Refillable Mugs Brad even went so far as to convince others that the mugs were worth it: “Absolutely. I went on vacation every year as a kid growing up and we got them. I knew their value. Last year I went with my wife, son, and inlaws. They didn’t want them, but I did, so I got one. By day 2 everyone had one lol…. Also, I miss the resort specific ones. They were so cool.” Holiday resort refillable mugs John even likes to start the day by refilling the mugs before hitting the parks: “Love waking up early & walking down with everyone’s mugs to get coffee before the rest of the family wakes up. It’s how we start each day.” Matthew voiced disappointment at not having bought one for a recent trip: “I will next time I go. I decided not to do it for a 3-day weekend trip because I figured I wouldn’t need it as much. I grossly underestimated how much I would spend on drinks in that 3-day span.” Halloween resort refillable mugs Jen said she uses her refillable mug at home: “Yes. We use them for coffee in the mornings, a drink on the way back to our room and beverage to go with the 2-3 meals we eat at the food court and it easily pays for itself. Plus you get a souvenir. Makes a great travel mug for coffee!” Heather said even though you can’t refill the mugs for free in the parks, they are still useful on park days: “I buy them so I can take a beverage with me on the bus, then pour my soda from the quick service restaurants into it during the day. I have my own straw that way and a lid.” Disney World Refillable Mugs Bonnie said: “Yes! We get a lot of use out of them and they make great souvenirs! I use mine while in my home office during Teams meetings – gives me a bit of the magic when I’m not at WDW.” David thinks those mugs make everything taste better: “Joffrey’s coffee, or hot chocolate, tastes even better outta those mugs!” Refillable Resort Mugs According to Jessica, “Yes! 1. they are so cute! 2. you can use them in the park for ice water which stay cooler longer than in the cups they give you. 3. we stop by the soda fountain on the way back to the resort and fill up which just helps save on the money we spend on buying can soda, because we only take one can in the park per day in our cooler, rest of the time is water. 4. it makes for a good cup of coffee for a morning car ride which makes my mornings much better.” Refillable Resort Mug Price Signage There were a few people who don’t feel they’re worth it, though. Jillian doesn’t feel her group ever needs them: “We used to, mainly for coffee. But we haven’t since coffee makers were added to all the rooms. We are not big soda people.” Resort refillable mugs Carolyn said: “Nope! We only drink water and coffee so it’s not worth it for us, plus it was a pain to run out and get coffee while we’re in a rush trying to get ready to head to the parks — much easier, cheaper and more convenient to make coffee in the villa.” However, most of you feel the refillable mugs are worth it, and if you do drink a lot of soda, we can see how a refillable mug could be a wise investment. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide if you and your group could benefit from the resort refillable mugs, but if you want to know more about them, click here. When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? Grab our family matching shirts before your 2023 trip! We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! 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. Do you think the resort refillable mugs are worth it? Let us know in the comments! The post 95% of Disney Fans Say This Disney World Cost Is Totally WORTH IT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are lots of Disney secrets that many guests may have no idea about. Art of Animation Resort Disney Cast Members sometimes use special codes to communicate with each other, we’ve spotted many hidden details in Disney art, and did you know about the Subway restaurant UNDERNEATH Magic Kingdom? We stopped by Disney’s Art of Animation Resort recently and found a hidden secret we’re betting you don’t know! A Cast Member in Art of Animation’s main hall, Animation Hall, told us something very interesting about some artwork you can see when walking through the lobby. Animation Hall This hotel is all about Disney animation, so throughout the resort you’ll see nods to the artistic process in the form of early character sketches and bright drawings. Art of Animation lobby One of the key features inside this hotel’s lobby is a large chandelier that is decorated with Disney character sketches. Chandelier When the resort first opened, Pat Carroll, the voice of Ursula, and Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel, from Disney’s The Little Mermaid signed some artwork that you can see within that chandelier! Ursula artwork signed by Pat Carroll You can spot the artwork that they signed, but you’ll have to look closely! Ariel artwork signed by Jodi Benson Speaking of Disney secrets, here’s how you can find a secret message in EPCOT, and some EPCOT secrets Disney won’t tell you. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here are 7 strange facts about meeting characters in Disney World! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels 9 Ways Your Disney World Hotel Stay Will Be Different in 2023 Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? The 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One is Talking About See Why You Might BAIL on Your Disney World Hotel A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Are Disney World Hotel Perks Worth the Hefty Price Tag? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite Disney secret? Tell us in the comments! The post Don't Miss This Cool Celebrity Detail at Disney's Art of Animation Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lonely Dog attraction, based on paintings from New Zealnd, to open on Orlando's International Drive. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 100 years in 2023! Happy 100th Anniversary! We’re seeing surprises pop up in the parks as the year goes on, and the celebration is finally making its way into Disney World now that its 50th Anniversary celebration has ended. If you won’t be in the parks soon but want to celebrate AND you’re a big shoe fan, you can’t miss this big news! According to Yahoo! News, Disney is partnering with Adidas to celebrate the 100th Anniversary with a new pair of Samba shoes styled after Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse! ©Adidas The shoes are made out of vegan materials and each one has Mickey or Minnie’s hand forming half a heart on the back of the shoe. Both shoes also have the Samba logo on the side. ©Adidas We saw the first pair of shoes in this partnership released in January, but these new pairs will be released on April 27th at Adidas stores and will be $100 per pair. If you’re planning on grabbing a pair, we suggest snagging them sooner rather than later. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! See what other new Disney100 merchandise is available right here! Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! PHOTOS: Sparkly NEW 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Inside Look at NEW 100th Anniversary Disneyland Fireworks Show Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you planning on grabbing a pair? Tell us in the comments below! The post NEW 100th Anniversary Disney x Adidas Shoes Are Coming Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The return of all Disney World Annual Pass sales has been a rocky one, to say the least. Annual Passholder Card This morning, April 20th, 2023, all Annual Pass types for Disney World went back on sale after most passes were unavailable for new sales for over a year. With such high demand for the passes, Disney World’s website was apparently overwhelmed and many people had to wait several hours in an online queue before having the chance to buy a pass. That demand has stayed high, and Disney has announced how they plan to handle pass sales overnight. Earlier today, Disney warned that some types of Annual Passes could sell out very soon. The page that appeared when people entered the online queue was updated with a message that said, “Due to high popularity of our Annual Passes, please know wait times may exceed several hours. We anticipate a pass or select passes may become unavailable for purchase later today.” This was around 2:30PM EST. ©Disney Later, around 9PM EST, Disney once again updated the page with a new notice. The notice now states, “We thank you and all our fans for the incredible enthusiasm for the Passholder program. Pass sales will pause at 11PM Eastern Time. Guests will remain in the queue overnight, as long as they remain connected to the network and keep their browser window open. Pass sales will resume no earlier than 7:15 AM Eastern Time tomorrow.” Disney World Annual Pass This notice also states that all four Annual Pass types are available to purchase: the Disney Incredi-Pass, Disney Pixie Pass, Disney Pirate Pass, and Disney Sorcerer Pass. The warning is still there that any pass could become unavailable for purchase after sales reopen on the morning of April 21st. ©Disney So if you’re still waiting for your turn to buy a new pass, don’t close your browser window tonight! Your spot in the queue should be saved between 11PM EST and 7:15AM EST. Be sure to be ready at 7:15AM EST to keep an eye on the sale once again, because you’ll only have 10 minutes to buy a pass once your turn to shop arrives. Annual Passholder Magnet We’ll keep an eye on the sale of Annual Passes and let you know if any of the four options sell out tomorrow morning. Keep following DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to see every PROBLEM we encountered buying Disney World Annual Passes. 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. Were you able to buy an Annual Pass today? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney World Annual Pass Sales Will Be Temporarily PAUSED Tonight first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney that some of its records could be subject to public records law View the full article

We’re halfway to Halloween, and we’re getting ready to celebrate. What better way to celebrate than by grabbing a tasty drink in a spooky souvenir mug? We’re always down to celebrate Halloween… Even in April! (Photo from 2022) The Trader Sam’s Haunted Mansion Gargoyle Tiki Mug has been a huge hit for Haunted Mansion-loving Disney fans for the past two years. The first edition of this mug came out in 2021, and the second edition came out in 2022. In honor of Disney’s 2023 Halfway to Halloween celebration, a third edition of this mug has arrived, and we’re off to try to snag one! While this is the third mug that Disney has released in this set, this is the FIRST one that has arrived at Disney World! Follow along to see what the process of purchasing one is like so that you can get one of your own. Disney told us that the Haunted Mansion Gargoyle Tiki Mug would be available daily starting at 12PM at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort. You can get the mug and a seasonal beverage for a whopping $80. Despite the high price, that’s all we needed to know before we packed our park bags and headed to the Polynesian Village Resort. Aloha, Polynesian Village Resort! When we arrived at the hotel, we found a Mug Release sign in the lobby near the back doors where you’ll find Pineapple Lanai. Mug Release Sign The sign pointed us to Trader Sam’s, where we found a Cast Member distributing wristbands. Wristband distribution begins at 12PM each day until supplies last. These wristbands guarantee you a mug, and you can get up to two wristbands per person, allowing each visitor a total of two mugs. Wrist band distribution Once we secured our wristband, we waited until 2PM, which is when you can join the traditional virtual queue to enter Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto like normal. This is where you can order the drink that goes along with your mug, and where you’ll pay for both! You can also order the drink and mug outside at Tiki Terrace, if you’d like. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto You can either get the Look Alive Mai Tai cocktail, which features rum, blackberry brandy, passionfruit-orange-guava juice, almond, and lime, OR the Ghoulish Delight “zero proof” cocktail, which is a drink made of agave, passionfruit, grapefruit, lemon juice, and soda water. (This drink isn’t technically nonalcoholic because of the very small percentage of alcohol that is still in the agave spirit.) Drink options We decided to go with the Look Alive Mai Tai. It was definitely fruity, but not overly sweet. Blackberry was the main flavor we were picking up on, and unlike most of the drinks at Trader Sam’s, the alcohol taste was not super strong. The rum wasn’t noticeable and the blackberry brandy and passionfruit-orange-guava juice worked well together. Look Alive Mai Tai After we finished our drink, we decided to head outside and grab our mug! When we arrived outside, the line was growing longer by the second. It stretched way out past the lawn at the resort! It stretched way out past the lawn at the resort. However, we didn’t have to wait in this line, and we’ll tell you exactly how we avoided it. Mug distribution line If you want to pick up a mug, you have two options: (1) Line up outside at Tiki Terrace, order your drink at the window, and pay for the mug there. In this case, you’ll pick up your mug at the tables right by the window. (2) Join the virtual queue for Grog Grotto at 2PM and go inside to order your mug. Once you finish your drink, you’ll take your receipt outside to the same tables and pick up your mug without having to wait in line (because you waited in the virtual queue earlier). Both the Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace opened at 3PM. We’d definitely recommend the virtual queue option, since we got to go inside the Grog Grotto and didn’t have to stand in a physical line. Look at that line! After a while, we finally made it and were able to secure our mug. Check it out! Haunted Mansion Trader Sam’s Mug It’s super heavy and seems to be very fragile, so this is definitely the type of mug that’s better suited for top-shelf home decor. Make sure you pack it carefully as you take it home! The mug What do you think? Will you be securing your own Haunted Mansion tiki mug? Side view Here at DFB, we’re always on the lookout for cool Disney souvenirs! If you’re headed to Disney soon, follow along for more so that you don’t miss anything! If you’re looking for more snacks and treats at Disney for the Halfway to Halloween celebration, click the link below. Looking for some spooky treats? Click here! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! 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Walt Disney World can be EXPENSIVE. Surprising…I know! Depending on how you plan, that price tag can skyrocket. We’ve shared lots of tips on how to save money on your Disney vacation, but there are some unavoidable expenses that you’ll run into along the way. How much does WDW food really cost? Once you’re at Disney World, you’ll probably be eating all of your meals there. Avoid sticker shock by looking at menus before you arrive! Disney has over 400 restaurants to choose from and there’s a pretty big variety of options and costs. Disney dining can be pricey! Price increases continue to impact a lot of food options throughout the restaurants at Walt Disney World. (In early 2022, we saw HUNDREDS (literally, hundreds) of price increases impact restaurants and snack spots throughout Disney World. Popcorn refills & popcorn buckets, DOLE Whip floats, Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, Mickey waffles, alcoholic drinks, and MORE all went up in price.) Spring Roll Cart These were some of the most sweeping price increases we’ve seen. So, what are the average food costs at Disney World? BEST Value Restaurants at Disney World for 2023 We breakdown food prices into Snack, Quick Service, Table Service, Character Meals, and Signature Meals. Grab your wallet — we’re taking a closer look now! Average Snack Costs The beloved Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar is an iconic Disney parks treat. Did you even go to Disney World if you didn’t eat one? We love Mickey ice cream bars As much as people complain about the continual price increases, many just don’t seem willing to skip their favorite Disney snacks. We certainly understand. On average, snacks will cost $6. Liege Waffle at Connections Eatery There are some bites that are a bit less. For example, the Pretzel Bread Pudding at Sommerfest is currently under $5. Looks SO good Of course, you can easily pay $8+ for snacks like a Dole Whip Float, Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich, or even $12+ for candied apples, but generally speaking, $6 is what you should plan for. TRON Apple Vacation sometimes means splurging on delicious snacks! 23 Snacks You CANNOT Miss in Disney World in 2023 Average Quick Service Cost And then there’s Disney World’s fast food (counter service restaurants), which have a large range of prices throughout the resort. You can typically get a meal with a drink for under $20 per person at these locations. The menus often feature standard American fare. You won’t have difficulty finding hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, or pizza. That’s a big burger! Salads and/or at least one other vegetarian/vegan option are almost always available. Greek Salad While these quick eats are typical, there are some venues that showcase more adventurous bites. You’ll find a greater variety in EPCOT’s World Showcase, Animal Kingdom, and even Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Zuchii Wrap at Ronto Roasters Most adult entrees are approximately $12 (with a range of $10-$15 typical), while the kids’ meals ring up at about $7-$9. Kid’s meal at Restaurantosaurus With the exception of kids’ meals, beverages are not included. Figure $3-5 per fountain drink or non-alcoholic beverage in a bottle. Quenching your thirst isn’t cheap! Bottled Beverages Still feeling hungry? Additional Side dishes will add another $3-$7, while desserts could be an additional $4–$6. Brownie How much will lunch cost? If a family of four orders two adult entrees, two kids’ meals, and beverages, the bill can easily add up to $50-$60. Add on two desserts, and the cost rises to near $60-$70. BEST Value Fast Food Restaurants at Disney World for 2023 Average Table Service Cost Entrees at 50’s Prime Time Cafe (and similar Table Service restaurants) mostly vary from $15 – $38 for both lunch and dinner. Got kids? Their meals will often cost you $10-$14. 50’s Prime Time Cafe at Hollywood Studios Appetizers generally range from $9-$15. Jungle Green Salad at Skipper Canteen Desserts are often too hard to pass up — if you partake, it’ll cost an extra $8-$10. Dessert Time Add in beverages that usually cost between $5-$9 (milkshakes are pricier!). Milkshakes are delicious but pricey beverages! We’ve seen some restaurants switch to prix fixe menus, such as lunch at Be Our Guest. The Grey Stuff on a Chocolate Tart at Be Our Guest These menus can make your meals more expensive because you are unable to order cheaper entrees. Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill at Disney Springs has a prix fixe option priced at $39 per person. Be Our Guest is currently charging $39 for kids and $67 for adults at lunch and dinner. See why Disney World is SUPER obsessed with Prix Fixe menus right now! Average Character Meal Cost Although they are quite costly, character meals are popular dining experiences at Disney World! Character dining prices are approximately $45-$79 for adults and $29-$47 for kids ages 3-9, plus tax and gratuity. Mickey Mouse at Garden Grill Breakfast is FINALLY returning to Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT and it will be priced at $42 per adult (plus tax and gratuity) and $27 per child (plus tax and gratuity). Hi Donald! If you are looking to save money and still enjoy some character interaction, go for the cheaper meal of the day — breakfast! Ranking the Best Character Dining in Disney World for 2023 Average Signature Meal Cost There are some places in Disney World where you can get REALLY expensive food. We’re talking $295-$425+ for a single meal at Victoria & Albert’s in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Victoria and Albert’s Other restaurants (often called “signature” restaurants) are more reasonable but still not easy on the wallet. While these restaurants are really nice for a date night, places like Le Cellier Steakhouse, Tiffins Restaurant, and The Hollywood Brown Derby also offer kids’ meals anywhere from $9 to $19 per person. Short rib at Tiffins Le Cellier, for example, serves dishes like Filet Mignon and Bison Strip Loin. Signature Dining entrees tend to be in the $34 – $65 range. That’s a big steak! Appetizers at Table Service restaurants typically cost $13 -$21 and desserts average in the $10 – $19 range. Dig In! You can easily see that dining at a Signature Restaurant will be very expensive for a family! These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 All these prices have us feeling nostalgic about the cost of a Disney vacation way back when. However, we’re here to remind our readers of ways to save! One way that Disney World is different than some entertainment venues is that you are welcome to bring in outside food and drink if you don’t want to pay for food in the parks. Chip ‘N Dale Picnic For those who want a meal all to themselves, adults usually can order off the kids’ menu at Quick Service restaurants, which gives you a slightly smaller portion for a much cheaper cost. Kids Meal To see more cost-saving tips on your next Disney World vacation, check out our posts below: Take a look at the things you can get for FREE in Disney World Check out some SNEAKY ways you could save money in Disney 9 of the Best Budget-Friendly Lunches in Disney World How to Feed a Family of 4 for Under $100 a Day in Disney World What to Eat at the CHEAPEST Restaurants in Disney World 19 Disney Snacks for Under $10 that We Like MORE than $50 Meals So, yes, Disney World food is pricey. But there are still ways to make it more affordable for your family if you’re hoping to vacation at the “most magical place on earth.” Click HERE to Check Out the Latest Disney World Discounts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How does your family budget for Disney food costs? Chime in below!The post How Much Does The Food Cost At Disney World in 2023? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Dining Plan has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still think about it every day. Painter Mickey Disney has teased that it will return in the future but hasn’t really mentioned it in a long time — and we’re beginning to wonder if we’ll ever see it again. Fortunately, we have seen a few similar promos pop up — the Dining Promo Card and Quick Service Dining Cards, which allowed guests to book vacation packages with pre-paid, discounted dining cards to be used at select locations. Now, it looks like Disney has released ANOTHER package — and it’s still not the Disney Dining Plan. Disney has shared a new promotion for UK residents that rewards them for booking their next year’s holiday early. With the 2024 Early Booker Package, visitors who book by July 6th, 2023, are eligible for a dining and merch credit, discounted theme park tickets, and a Disney Gift Card. ©Disney Guests who stay for two weeks at select Disney hotels will receive: Up to $2,100 on a Dining & Merchandise Credit. August-September arrivals are eligible for up to $2,100 per room. Jan-December arrivals are eligible for up to $1,200 per room. 14-day ticket for the price of a 7-day ticket. This is available on most 2024 arrivals and includes Memory Maker (worth $199). Up to $400 Disney Gift Card. Get a $200 Gift Card with a Hotel & Ticket Package, or get a $400 Gift Card when you book a flight-inclusive package. Disney World Theme Park Ticket Cards What does this mean for the Disney Dining Plan (DDP)? Well, often we see deals in the UK before a similar one pops up in the U.S. Unfortunately, the 2024 packages don’t make any mention of the DDP, so it appears that Disney will continue offering deals with dining and merchandise credits rather than bring the plan back — at least for the time being. The Disney Dining Plan was a popular package! In the meantime, this package is available for those booking by July 6th, so if you’re in the UK — keep this deal in mind. For those of us in the US, this promotion could be making its way across the pond soon, so stay tuned! We’ll keep an eye out for any more updates about Disney promotions, so follow along to DFB for more. Click here to see the NEW treat coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year! 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 What do you think will happen with the Disney Dining Plan? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney Drops a CLUE about the FUTURE of the Disney Dining Plan first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Flights can be expensive, confusing, frustrating, and exhausting all at once. From finding a flight to book to navigating the airport to boarding the plane, to FINALLY arriving at your destination and finding your luggage at baggage claim — it’s a big deal that consumes a lot of time and money. Orlando International Airport Since the pandemic, flights have grown even more frustrating and expensive for many, with travel mandates, increased ticket prices, and limited airline and airport staff. One of the worst situations to date was Southwest’s cancelation of thousands of flights in December 2022, which they ultimately admitted was due to a lack of staffing and resources that led to unpreparedness in winter weather. But now, another huge problem may be coming soon. Unrelated to pandemic-related travel mandates and winter weather, the airline industry is facing another huge problem — one that could result in more expensive airfare and limited booking options for passengers. According to CNN, the Regional Airline Association (RAA) told Congress that the airline industry would soon be hit with a “tsunami of pilot retirements,” resulting in a deeper pilot shortage nationwide, which will limit flight availability and therefore increase fares. Flights RAA President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black stated that the “severe and ongoing pilot shortage” has resulted in a “collapse in air service.” According to CNN, more than half the pilots working today will hit the mandatory retirement age of 65 within the next 15 years. Meanwhile, there aren’t enough younger pilots entering the industry to make up for the loss. Southwest Currently, more than 500 planes are sitting idle, those that do fly are used 40% less than in the past, and 42 states have less airline service now than before the pandemic. 136 airports have lost a quarter of their service, and some airlines have cut off flights from 11 airports in cities that connect to larger hubs for these airlines. Alaska Airlines When it comes down to why young people aren’t as likely to become pilots, Black said that nowadays, the cost of pilot training can be as expensive as $80,000 and can even reach $200,000 if combined with the cost of attaining a bachelor’s degree. Further, there aren’t as many financial aid options available to young pilots the same way they’re available to graduate professionals entering the law, medical, and other service fields. Becoming a pilot is costly for young professionals The result of this dilemma is fewer pilots, fewer planes, and less money in travelers’ wallets. We’ll continue to watch for more updates on this situation and let you know about upcoming changes. Here at DFB, we talk a lot about the magic of the Disney parks, but we also like to present our readers with real issues they could face while traveling — whether it be to the parks or not. Follow along for more travel news, tips, and even the occasional flight discount. Speaking of discounts, click the link below to check out some ways your next flight could be easier. Looking for flights to Disney World? New nonstop flights were just added to the Orlando airport! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What do you think of this airline crisis? Let us know in the comments! The post A “Tsunami of Pilot Retirements” Could Devastate the Airline Industry first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With new rides, new restaurants, and new character experiences, it’s easy to forget that Disney is working on projects outside of the parks. Main Street U.S.A But Disney is working on all kinds of plans that might surprise you. Last year, we learned that Disney would be dedicating 80 acres of its Florida land to a new affordable and attainable housing development. The company has shared that this new project is to make “positive, lasting change to the communities it calls home.” Now, we’ve learned even MORE about the future of this development. Earlier this week, Disney met with the leaders from The Michaels Organization, the developer for the project, to talk about the plans for this new initiative. According to Disney, groundbreaking for this new housing development is targeted for next year, 2024! ©Disney In addition, the plans for the development have expanded to include around 1,400 total units — over 100 more than they had previously announced. ©Disney “We hope to make a positive impact wherever we can in our community, so to be able to offer more units means even more Florida families will get access to attainable housing,” shared Disney. The project will also help the community by increasing jobs related to its production as well. ©Disney This isn’t the only way that Disney has been helping the community, however. The company has recently joined the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida for the grand opening of its reimagined youth center — which Disney granted $100,000 to help build. On the west coast, the company donated more than $300,000 last year to local community food banks in California. We’re looking forward to seeing how this initiative pans out, and we’ll keep you updated as we find out more. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest! Find out more about this new development 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. What do you think of Disney’s new affordable housing plan? Let us know in the comments below! The post Groundbreaking TIMELINE Revealed for Disney’s Affordable Housing Development first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever woken up at the crack of dawn to book a Disney dining reservation, you know that things can happen FAST on the Walt Disney World website. One minute, you’re checking out the ‘Ohana dinner reservation availability, and the next, everything is all booked up! You have to be on your toes to plan a trip to Disney World! Remember how fast Cinderella’s carriage turned back into a pumpkin? Well, it looks like we’ve got an Annual Pass update that happened just as quickly as Cinderella’s spell wore off! Earlier today, April 20th, all types of Disney World Annual Passes went back on sale. Disney recently shared that limited quantities of Annual Passes would be available, and now we’ve got an important update. Annual Pass In an update on the Disney World website, Disney changed the language on the Annual Pass webpage to read, “We anticipate a pass or select passes may become unavailable for purchase later today.” In other words, Disney is expecting to sell out due to the “high popularity of Annual Passes.” ©Disney The website urges users to check back for more updates. ©Disney At the time of writing, all Annual Passes are still available, but availability can change at any time. We’ll keep our eyes on the status of Disney’s Annual Passes, so stay tuned for more updates. EVERYTHING CONFIRMED for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you trying to buy an Annual Pass? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING: Disney World Annual Passes May SELL OUT Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Theme Park Rangers say goodbye to Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and celebrate Animal Kingdom’s birthday. View the full article

The development west of Disney World will open with 100 more units than previously announced, for a total of about 1,400 income-capped apartments. View the full article

Summertime is the season of travel and nonstop flights just might be the best way to go! Orlando International Airport We keep our eyes peeled for all the cheap flights that get announced, as well as all the tips to help your travel days be as easy as possible. If you’ve been hoping to find some more nonstop flights to the Orlando (MCO) Airport, we’ve got good news! Orlando International Airport just announced that Sun County Air will be offering nonstop seasonal flights from April 21st through August 7th to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, two times a week. As of this moment, we haven’t heard of any plans for flights past August 7th, but we’ll make sure to let you know what we hear as summertime approaches. Orlando International Airport So tuned to find out if any cheap flight deals are coming to your local airport! Here are more non-stop flights from Orlando! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Where will you be traveling to this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Nonstop Flights Added to the Orlando International Airport! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be fun but also complicated — especially when you’re trying to choose between 25 resort hotels. If you’ve narrowed down your choices to these two resorts, how do you make your final selection? What animals will you see grazing on a savanna? Well, we’re here to walk you through the similarities AND differences between Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Whether cost, 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 traveling party! Let’s get started and look at all the details so that you can plan your Disney trip with confidence. Old Key West 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’ll dive deeper into the details of these resorts by breaking down our analysis into five categories: Common Ground Theme/Rooms Pools Food Transportation Animal Kingdom Lodge 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 Old Key West and Animal Kingdom Lodge have in common. First, both are Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts offering many of the same perks. The Disney Vacation Club Villas can be booked by Disney Vacation Club members or cash-paying guests. You’ll discover luxurious amenities and unique themeing at both hotels. Each resort relies on WDW bus transportation, although Old Key West does have boat service to Disney Springs. Gorgeous landscaping at Animal Kingdom Lodge Both resorts have a relaxed atmosphere with beautiful landscaping. Landscaping is exotic at Animal Kingdom Lodge and tropical at Old Key West. So tropical! But what about cost per night? Price points are very similar. For Old Key West, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $457 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $3,081 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. For the Animal Kingdom Lodge, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $469 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $3,792 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. (Based on 2023 rates) Extra Theme Park Hours Benefits for Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Theme/Rooms These are not your standard hotels. You can head out to Africa at Animal Kingdom Lodge or stay in the seaside setting of the Old Key West Resort. Old Key West Lobby But whether your stay takes you to the panoramic African savanna or to the romantic Florida Keys, you’ll find that both of these options provide top-of-the-line Disney amenities. Old Key West As a Deluxe Villa Resort, this hotel offers many unique perks. Villas can be booked by Disney Vacation Club members or cash-paying guests, and because of the immense size of Old Key West, rooms are often available! Opened in October 1991, Old Key West features a relaxed, beach vibe (minus the ocean). Picture yourself vacationing at a Caribbean-style guest house in small neighborhood-type structures. Exteriors are painted in soft hues reminiscent of the Florida Keys. Guests return here year after year because of the laid-back atmosphere and large rooms. Old Key West Resort — Deluxe Studio Room. Yes, this resort offers generous square footage in each studio or villa. Studios are furnished with two queen beds and a kitchenette. Take note of that balcony! Two-bedroom villas sleep up to nine people. The one-to-three-bedroom villas have a full kitchen, as well as washer and dryer. Rooms were last renovated in 2019. Old Key West Resort Speaking of spacious accommodations, the 3 Bedroom Grand Villas at various Disney Vacation Club properties can sleep up to 12 people! These rooms typically come with 3 bedrooms, 3 (or more) bathrooms, a (very large) full-sized kitchen, living area, dining area, and a balcony. These rooms are available first for 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, these amenities might make your trip a whole lot easier! Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo! And welcome to Animal Kingdom Lodge! This is more than your typical hotel, and honestly, it’s beyond the standard of a typical Disney hotel. Definitely, the only Disney resort where you can wake up and view some giraffes out your window, and drink coffee or snack on some Zebra Domes on your balcony while watching real-live zebras. Time to Grab a Seat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney also brings in Cultural Representatives from Africa to share their unique stories, culture, art, and history. Off of the lobby, there is an observation room where guests can appreciate artifacts from African exploration or just sit and enjoy the animals on the savanna. Animal Kingdom Lodge during the holiday season And the lobby delivers on that jaw-dropping “oh wow” moment (especially around the holidays). The Animal Kingdom Lodge standard rooms received a little facelift. So, when you stay here, you’ll get to experience a bit more streamlined and updated decor that is both modern and rustic. Standard rooms at 344 sq. ft. sleep four people. Animal Kingdom Lodge Room Animal Kingdom Lodge is split into two separate buildings that are quite a distance from each other. You’ll find Disney Vacation Club accommodations at Kidani Village, with villas ranging from basic studio rooms all the way up to multi-room villas overlooking Pembe (nyala, impala, waterbuck, spur-winged geese, ground hornbill, red river hogs, ostrich, and okapi) and Sunset (male giraffes, bongos, impalas, Thompsons gazelles, ostriches, ankole cattle, waterbuck, African crown cranes, stork, and blue cranes) Savannas. Jambo House has hotel rooms and villas; these look out onto the Sunset, Uzima (giraffes, impalas, kudus, bongos, blesboks, and Thompsons gazelles), and Arusha (pelicans, geese, giraffe, ankole cattle, zebra, wildebeest, eland, and gemsbok) Savannas. All the savannas have a plethora of beautiful animals. Results What type of accommodations do you prefer? Both offer a relaxing atmosphere. Yet, there is a sense of Victorian community at Old Key West, especially with repeat Disney Vacation Club guests. Surrey Bikes at Old Key West When it comes to immersive theming, the Animal Kingdom Lodge wins out. 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. You can take some time to relax at your hotel! Note that poolside towels are always complimentary. Old Key West Sandcastle is Old Key West’s feature pool near the Hospitality House. Here, a 125-ft. waterslide traverses through a large sandcastle. Guests will love the decorative dolphins that spout water into the large pool. There’s also a relaxing whirlpool spa as well as a dry sauna located inside the nearby lighthouse. Small children will enjoy the kiddie pool. Keeping with the Florida Keys atmosphere, there is also a sandy “beach”! Sandcastle Pool At this property, there are three leisure pools — Old Turtle Pond, South Point, and Miller’s Road. Animal Kingdom Lodge AKL (as we like to call it) is not to be outdone in the pool category; it hosts two pools: the Samawati Springs Pool and the Uzima Springs Pool. Both pools have the exotic feel of swimming in a natural spring. Uzima Springs pool is amazing. This oasis is 11,000 square feet. It includes a large free-form, zero-entry swimming pool (gradual like a beach, you can wade in slowly). Animal Kingdom Lodge Pool Samawati Springs Pool has a 67-foot water slide and a children’s wading pool. There are two private hot tubs, tons of seating in comfy loungers, and tables and umbrellas. Samawati Springs Pool Oh, and of course, the Pool Bars are nearby for hydration purposes. Results Our heart leans towards the Animal Kingdom Lodge! Animal Kingdom Lodge pool chairs Do you want to soak in a zero-entry oasis surrounded by an African savanna? Animal Kingdom Lodge has two large pools that camouflage these concrete watering holes with beautiful landscaping. It boasts those unique savanna views and close proximity to some fun animal viewing areas (like flamingos). Plus, the Animal Kingdom Lodge pool is just steps away from Zebra Domes! 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! Sanaa Take a look at the menus and decide which resort has the food that best suits your family. Old Key West Olivia’s Cafe is a relaxed and casual Table Service restaurant featuring flavors inspired by the Florida Keys. Brunch could be our favorite meal It’s open for brunch and dinner. Good’s Food To Go is Old Key West’s Counter Service option serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is unique with its outdoor setting made for more of a “to-go” style. However, Old Key West lacks a quick service food court with indoor seating! Good’s Food To Go The Conch Chowder is a guest favorite. Gurgling Suitcase is a charming little bar where guests can also order full entrees from Olivia’s Cafe. Gurgling Suitcase We love this little oasis. Turtle Shack Snack Bar offers sandwiches, pizza, and salads to be enjoyed poolside. Turtle Shack Grab a bite and spend some time at the pool! Click HERE for our Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Old Key West Resort! Animal Kingdom Lodge Animal Kingdom Lodge has a variety of dining spots for you to nibble and nosh your way through the jungle. A Table Service option at the Jambo House is Boma. Boma continually emerges on the “favorite restaurants” lists of many Disney guests! The popular buffet at Boma gives visitors the opportunity to sample flavorful African dishes while also dining on some American favorites during breakfast or dinner. Inside Boma We give two thumbs up to this restaurant, and we always find something new to try here! And the pièce de résistance: Jiko. Jiko — The Cooking Place is a Signature Dining Experience (which is Disney-speak for fancy, schmancy), hands-down, one of the most romantic and delicious restaurants on Disney World property. We can highly recommend this one if you enjoy excellent, gourmet food and a lovely and tranquil atmosphere. Oak-grilled Filet at Jiko Sharing tastes of Africa with a special Jiko flourish, this restaurant doesn’t offer a great view or any characters, but it does offer truly beautiful food — and the Animal Kingdom Lodge savanna is right outside. Maji Pool Bar is located near the Samawati Springs Pool at Kidani Village, and Uzima Springs Pool Bar is over at the Jambo House pool. Both are pretty standard pool bars with some unique African beers and tasty nibbles, but nothing truly destination-worthy. Maji Pool Bar The Mara is named after the Masai Mara National Reserve in Africa. This quick service restaurant located in Jambo House is sure to please all appetites with a taste of Africa, as well as American favorites. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is located next to the Resort’s Uzima Springs pool area. Guests can dine indoors or take their meals poolside, or to a small outdoor area offering shaded tables. Shrimp Bowl from The Mara Unique items, including Bobotie and Breakfast Quinoa are served alongside classic Disney dishes like Mickey Waffles for Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner feature the truly tasty African Potjie (a flavorful stew) among the options, which also include counter service favorites like Chicken Nuggets, Burgers, and Flatbreads. The “Grab & Go” market area features snacks, desserts (including the spot’s famous Zebra Domes!), bottled drinks, breakfast pastries, specialty coffees, and fruit. The Mara also offers a selection of African and international wines, beers, cocktails, and even choose-your-own-flavor smoothies. Zebra Domes from The Mara Tucked into the Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Kidani Village, Sanaa, which means “Work of Art” in Swahili, is a beautiful restaurant serving a fusion of African and Indian cuisine made with authentic cooking methods like slow-roasting and tandoori oven cooking. While Sanaa is a table service restaurant serving lunch and dinner, the spot offers the Sanaa Kuamsha Breakfast in the mornings — a quick-service experience for which reservations are not required. Pork Shank The best part: the view from the restaurant is of Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Sunset Savanna — enjoy the ever-changing scenery of some of the most beautiful African plains animals you’ve ever seen. Sanaa Bread Service P.S. Don’t miss Sanaa’s Indian-style Bread Service, served with NINE different dipping accompaniments! Victoria Falls and Cape Town Lounge are cozy lounges in Jambo House near Boma and Jiko. Enjoy a glass of South African wine, or indulge in your favorite martini, beer, or mixed drink. It’s a great place to hang while waiting for a table at Boma or Jiko. Or just stop in before you head to (or after you return from) the parks to grab a quick bite from the unique appetizer menu, including crisp breads and African dips, marinated olives, and more. Victoria Falls Lounge Cape Town Lounge serves appetizers and pairings of African wines along with hand-crafted cocktails, dessert wines, and more. Guests may also order from the full Jiko menu and dine at the bar. Boma vs. Sanaa vs. Jiko: Comparing Animal Kingdom Lodge Restaurants Results First, we’re going to warn you — Old Key West has slim pickings, especially for counter service meals. However, you’re not far from Disney Springs, which has a ton of dining options. And if you are spending a lot of time out at the parks (or staying in a large villa so that you can prepare meals), this category might not be as important to you as others. If you plan on a vacation mainly at the resort and have no interest in Disney Springs, you may want to dine at the popular Olivia’s Cafe at Old Key West, as it offers table-service for brunch and dinner. Jiko — The Cooking Place When looking at the variety of choices and the quality of the meals, Animal Kingdom Lodge wins this category. Transportation Are there any transportation differences with these hotels? Both resorts offer bus transportation. Old Key West is just a boat’s ride away from Disney Springs Old Key West If you are driving to Walt Disney World or renting a car once you get to Florida, Old Key West offers the convenience of parking right in front of your villa. And with all the walking that you’ll do on vacation, this might be the right choice for your weary feet. This is especially helpful when traveling with grandparents, young children, or anyone with mobility concerns. Bus to Old Key West To all theme parks, you’ll have to take a bus. However, boat service is available to Disney Springs! Animal Kingdom Lodge If you want to visit any of the Disney Parks (even the nearby Animal Kingdom), the only option for free Disney transportation is a bus. Disney Bus Transportation from Magic Kingdom Now, Animal Kingdom Lodge is already the furthest resort from the Disney Parks (except Animal Kingdom), and relying solely on bus transportation makes it feel every inch of that distance. And no one really looks forward to standing in those lines at the end of a park day to be packed in like sardines with your fellow Animal Kingdom Lodgers once that bus does arrive. However, the remote location does add to the resort’s ambiance. Guests staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge can also use ride share, taxis, and Minnie Vans at an extra cost in case you find yourself in a hurry. Find our Guide to Disney World Transportation HERE Results We’ll give a slight edge to Old Key West due to the convenient boat transportation to Disney Springs. 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. If larger rooms or shopping at Disney Springs are important to you, opt for Old Key West. You may also want to consider that Old Key West (except for three buildings) does not have elevators. If this is an issue for you, perhaps you should choose Animal Kingdom Lodge. Welcome to Old Key West! If you’re seeking relaxation and don’t feel the need to rush to the parks, Animal Kingdom Lodge and Old Key West provide an excellent respite from the crowds. Overall, these are both wonderful resorts, although Animal Kingdom Lodge definitely has bragging rights for the overall theme as well as dining options. 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If you love Spider-Man, you may want to make sure you have a Disney+ subscription soon. ©Marvel Sure, you can watch a lot of Marvel content on Disney+, including some amazing series and almost the entirety of the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, the live-action Spider-Man movies, which are technically Sony’s property, have NOT been on the service — at least until now. Today, Disney announced that FIVE Spider-Man movies will be coming to Disney+ soon. That includes Spider-Man starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, as well as the following movies in that trilogy Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3. ©Sony Pictures That also includes one of the Andrew Garfield Spider-Man movies: The Amazing Spider-Man. ©Sony Pictures Finally, the first MCU Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Homecoming, starring Tom Holland as the web-slinger, will be arriving on Disney+ soon, too. ©Marvel So when can you expect to have a Spider-Man movie marathon on Disney+? Well, it’s sooner than you think –– these five movies will arrive on Disney+ TOMORROW, April 21st. So there you have it, Spidey fans, that’s your weekend all worked out, right? But wait, there’s more! Because another Sony Pictures Marvel movie will also soon be headed to Disney+. Disney also announced that Venom will arrive on the streaming service on May 12th. So there will soon be a total of SIX new Marvel movies to check out. There’s no word if The Amazing Spider-Man 2 or the other two Tom Holland Spider-Man movies will eventually make it to Disney+, but this gives us hope that it could happen eventually! You’ll also find LOADS of animated Spider-Man shows on Disney+ right now, so now really is a great time to be a Spider-Man fan. We’ll let you know about any other Disney+ news we find out about, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more. Check Out The NEW Trailer for Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’ 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 watching these movies on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: FIVE Spider-Man Movies Are Coming to Disney+! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever since Disney World announced the discontinuation of Magical Express back in 2021, we’ve been looking for alternate transportation to the airport. Brightline train at Orlando Airport One of the early options that emerged was the Brightline train — a near-high-speed rail system that was supposed to build stations at both Disney Springs and the Orlando International Airport. Plans for the Disney Springs station were ultimately scrapped, but the train will still have stops at the airport and near the Orlando Convention Center. And now, we’ve got a FIRST look inside the station at the airport! Spectrum News 13 was invited to check out the new Brightline station at MCO, and we followed along on Twitter to see a peek inside! Reporter Celeste Springer (@CelesteSpringer) shared this look inside the station with a POV video. We’re interested to learn more about this new station, the trains, and the routes available, so we’ll keep you updated with all the details. This could be a great transportation option for the Orlando area, and we’re ready for it to open! Click Here to Learn More About the Brightline Station! 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. Would you take the train to the airport? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: First Look INSIDE the Orlando Airport’s Brightline Train Station first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is NOT as it seems. Disney’s Animal Kingdom So where in the parks will you find underground hideaways, artificial moonlight, and abandoned islands? Find out TODAY, on DFB Guide. Check out our video below about 17 Crazy Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Disney World. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you know any of these Disney World secrets? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: 17 Crazy Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The way we travel through Florida is about to change. Say goodbye to your car and hello to a TRAIN that will get you where you need to go in record time. We’ve been waiting for this for a WHILE, so buckle up; we’ve got big news to share. ©Brightline The long-awaited (seriously, we’ve been tracking the progress of this project for YEARS) Brightline highspeed train line from Orlando to Miami just reached a HUGE milestone. Let’s talk about it! Construction on the Brightline Orlando Station is complete! Soon, nonstop trains will connect Orlando to Miami in a two-hour and fifty-nine-minute trip. Additionally, Brightline’s regular service trains will stop at Brightline’s other South Florida stations in three hours and thirty minutes. Brightline Terminal C Train Construction Brightline is reporting that train rides between Orlando and West Palm Beach will take about two hours. According to Brightline, the current schedule between Central and South Florida will include 16 daily round-trips, with hourly northbound and southbound departures. Tickets Tickets for rides between Miami and Orlando will go on sale in May for future dates. Corporate travel packages are available for presale now; you can visit the Brightline website to purchase tickets. ©Brightline According to the Brightline website, trips from Orlando to Miami will run from 5AM to 8:50PM every day of the week. Pricing The tickets are advertised with restricted one-way SMART fares starting at $79 and one-way PREMIUM fares starting at $149. For larger groups and families of four, SMART fare bundles will be available for less than $199 one-way. ©Brightline The Orlando Station is expected to open with a new bar, retail store, and play area. ©Brightline via The Orlando Sentinel We can’t WAIT to check out the new Brightline Orlando Station! In the meantime, stay tuned for more construction updates and theme park news. Everything We Know About the Orlando Airport Train 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. Do you plan to ride on the new train? Let us know in the comments! The post Ticket RELEASE DATE and PRICES Revealed for Orlando Brightline Train Station first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article