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If you’re a Star Wars fan, a live-action roleplay fan, or just someone who loves an immersive theme park experience…Disney World has something just for you. Star Wars Hotel Atrium The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened back in March 2022 and it’s a truly unique offering in Disney World. The two-night experience immerses you in a Star Wars story and your decisions throughout your visit will affect how your stay plays out. Similar to a cruise ship, you stay “onboard” and eat your meals in the dining room, enjoy entertainment, and even get a “cabin” to sleep in. But that hotel room had some surprises we weren’t expecting! The rooms at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are incredibly themed, making you feel just like you’re flying through space on the Halcyon Starcruiser. There’s even a window with a view of space! But there were two things we didn’t expect to find in those rooms. Star Wars Hotel First up, we were pleasantly surprised to find these foaming face masks in our cabin bathroom! They come in little individual packages. The consistency of the mask is similar to a gel, but they start to foam after you apply them to your face. It’s a great way to unwind after a busy day of hustling in space! Along with the face masks, we also got some makeup remover wipes in our cabin. Since many guests dress in costume for a stay on the Starcruiser, the wipes could come in handy if you’re doing a complex makeup look. Foaming Bubble Mask But that isn’t the only thing that surprised us! We were also shocked to find that our in-room TVs had all the same resort channels as the other Disney World hotels. As in, you could totally watch the pre-recorded fireworks shows from the parks…all from the comfort of your Halcyon cabin. The theming of the TV when you arrive definitely fits the vibe, but once you start using it…it’s a pretty regular television! That means you could totally burst the immersive space bubble and watch your favorite show or enjoy the Disney Resort channels. TV in the room So there you go — two things that were pretty surprising to us in the hotel rooms at the Galactic Starcruiser. If you’re interested in staying on the Halcyon, make sure to check out our full room tour, as well as our complete guide to the experience for all the details. Click Here for Our Galactic Starcruiser Room Tour! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) for Breakfast at the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you stay at this hotel? Tell us in the comments! The post Two Things You DID NOT Expect to Be in Your Disney World 'Star Wars' Hotel Room first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things just got more complicated for Disney’s old Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District). Reedy Creek The District has been a big topic in the news lately after the new Board of Supervisors discovered an agreement made between Disney and the old Board that gave Disney a significant amount of power in the District for a long time. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has threatened actions against Disney to combat this, and now he’s outlined his plan of attack. On April 17th, DeSantis held a press conference at the Reedy Creek Administration Building which was streamed live by ClickOrlando. DeSantis began the conference by saying “We have a government of laws…not a government of men, and that includes the law being superior to big corporations, even corporations as big and powerful as Walt Disney Company. They are not superior to the laws that are enacted by the people of the state of Florida.” DeSantis indicated that the idea of a corporation having its “own government” was something they determined was no longer in the best interest of the state of Florida, which is why they ultimately put a state-controlled board over the District. He shared that this was done to ensure accountability and make sure the debts would be paid by Disney, without increasing local residents’ taxes. Reedy Creek According to DeSantis, while that was happening Disney made special deals to “circumvent” the process. He said that the agreements Disney made with the prior Board (because the prior Board was essentially put in place by Disney) were a “legal fiction” that gave Disney the power to continue controlling things. DeSantis said that this was in direct defiance of the will of the people of Florida. He continued, “That’s not gonna work. That’s not gonna fly.” Meanwhile, Disney has defended their agreements as having been properly agreed to and noticed. So here’s what DeSantis plans to do and what he expects the new Board of Supervisors will do next. Actions by the Board First, DeSantis argued the agreements Disney entered into with the prior Board have a “plethora of legal infirmities” that render them void. He said that he anticipates the Board will find that as well and will “take the Board out of those agreements.” According to DeSantis, there are alleged issues with the agreements when it comes to providing notice, self-dealing, and consideration. He said there will likely be a legal briefing at the Board’s meeting and he anticipates the Board will find that the agreements between Disney and the old Board were not valid. Obtained via ClickOrlando Livestream DeSantis also indicated that at the Board’s next meeting (which is on Wednesday, April 19th) he expects they’ll tackle a lot of issues. One thing DeSantis expects is that the Board will look at some of the infrastructure to see whether it might be better to sell some of the utilities to a private entity that could operate things more efficiently. He also said the Board may be looking at pay increases for first responders in the District. Reedy Creek DeSantis also discussed how some people were frustrated by the mask rules at Disney during COVID-19. He said that he thinks the District would be within its right to say that anyone who’s a patron of any business within the District can be there mask-free. Making changes to the mask rules is something previously alluded to by one of the new Board members. DeSantis also discussed potential action that would make it clear that there’s a zero-tolerance policy for human trafficking within the District. Old Mask Sign He also said the Board may look at the value of the property within the District. He discussed how the appraisal of the property Disney owns within the District could be changed so that there’s a “more honest assessment.” When it comes to the debt of the District, DeSantis also said they’re looking to get that debt paid off as quickly as possible, so they may take steps to accelerate the debt payment. Current outstanding debts are in the amount of around $1 billion. ©Disney DeSantis also discussed the Board potentially looking at what role they can play in ensuring more workforce housing. Disney did announce a project to build more affordable housing in Orlando already. Overall, he said the Board’s actions are all about making sure that Disney is following the law, paying taxes, and paying its debts. Actions by the Legislature Even if the Board’s actions don’t work (and because they could lead to litigation), DeSantis indicated that there is a Florida law — Chapter 163 Section 3241 — that provides the legislature with the ability to revoke development agreements under certain circumstances. The Florida law he is referring to is called “Modification or revocation of a development agreement to comply with subsequently enacted state and federal law” and it indicates as follows: “If state or federal laws are enacted after the execution of a development agreement which are applicable to and preclude the parties’ compliance with the terms of a development agreement, such agreement shall be modified or revoked as is necessary to comply with the relevant state or federal laws.” Obtained via ClickOrlando Livestream According to DeSantis, he has worked with leaders of the Florida House and Senate and there is a bill that will be put out in the Florida legislature that will “make sure” that the agreements entered into by Disney and prior Board are “revoked” and that the “people’s will is established and is upheld.” Reedy Creek DeSantis went on to say that having a corporation serving as their own government isn’t good government, and that Florida is now in a different era than it was when Reedy Creek was first established. He said that there are a lot of competitors now that are treated differently and they want to “make sure that Disney lives under the same laws as everybody else.” Magic Kingdom Representative Fred Hawkins (Florida House) spoke and said that Disney made an 11th-hour deal in the “middle” of the night with these agreements between it and the Board, even though it has been noted previously that Disney did notice their actions, the agreements were placed in agendas that individuals could see, and they were approved in a public meeting). Hawkins said “Disney acted in only their favor, and not of the people. The legislature is appalled by this action.” He said that we’ll hear updates in the days to come about what the Legislature will be doing to prevent anything further from happening. Obtained via ClickOrlando Livestream Blaise Ingoglia (Florida Senate) also spoke and said that in his view it was “unconscionable that one corporation would hold that much power.” He directed some words to Disney: “You are not going to win this fight, this Governor will.” His advice to Disney? He said “just let it go,” apparently making a Frozen reference. Obtained via ClickOrlando Livestream According to DeSantis, we’ll see an update about this proposed bill within the next week or so. He shared that they are just going to have to keep “fighting back” and that they’ll continue to do so. Land the District Owns While much of the land within the District is owned by Disney, there appears to be some land owned by the District that Disney does not own. DeSantis admitted that he wasn’t even thinking about that other land when this issue was initially being addressed (in terms of the laws changing Reedy Creek) but now people have been asking what they could do with that other land. DeSantis said people have indicated “Maybe create a state park, maybe try to do more amusement parks…maybe you need another state prison.” Reedy Creek Fire Department Though this last proposal was said by DeSantis with a smile, DeSantis did say that land and its potential future use will now be analyzed to “see what makes the most sense.” State Inspections DeSantis also discussed inspection exemptions. He said that once the state board took over, they started to “mobilize state agencies to ensure that Disney’s following the same rules” when it comes to building inspections and safety. One change DeSantis appears to have suggested is that the Commissioner of Agriculture would take a bigger role in terms of inspecting things at Disney World. DeSantis specifically mentioned the monorail and making sure that it is subject to oversight for inspections. Riviera Resort According to the Orlando Business Journal, “Current Florida law says ‘permanent facilities that employ at least 1,000 full-time employees and that maintain full-time, in-house safety inspectors‘ were exempt from state inspections.” This change would “nullify that for Disney.” Monorail During the conference, Commissioner Wilton Simpson spoke about what this could mean for Disney. Simpson is the Commissioner of Agriculture, which also oversees some matters relating to consumer protection. He noted how his department conducts inspections when someone is seriously injured on an amusement ride except at large theme parks in Florida. He said that this new legislation would allow his department to “conduct inspections when someone is seriously injured on an amusement ride,” indicating that they have a duty “to inspect and decide whether a ride can safely reopen.” He continued, “where a person is injured should not determine how the state responds. Everyone should have to play by the same rules.” Obtained via ClickOrlando Livestream According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, there is a general exemption granted to all major theme parks in the state (which includes Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Legoland, as well as Disney) for ride inspections. Yet DeSantis has seemingly suggested that only Disney may be affected by these changes. When asked how this rule change would play out, DeSantis said that he thinks this would be established through legislation that would require inspections for all amusement parks within special districts. Disney’s “Woke Agenda” During the meeting, Representative Carolina Amesty (Florida House of Representatives) also spoke about how in Florida it is “we the people, not woke corporations.” She went on to say, “We all love Disney, however, you cannot indoctrinate our children.” She said that Disney has been turned into a Company that wants to indoctrinate children on “radical gender ideologies.” This seems to be tied to arguments some have made that this is all being done in retribution for Disney’s statements against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act. Obtained via ClickOrlando Livestream Amesty said that Disney thinks the rules don’t apply to them. She continued, “I have news for the woke administration at Disney…this is not California, this is the free state of Florida…you do not get to indoctrinate our kids or write your own rules.” She went on to use the Governor’s catchphrase, that Florida is where “woke goes to die.” And There’s More DeSantis also discussed how there is an inspection by the inspector general going on and if there’s any kind of criminal fraud that will be pursued. In terms of potentially tolling the roads to Disney, he said that he believes the District has enough power to do what they need to do to ensure there’s adequate revenue to extinguish the debt of Reedy Creek. He said that the old District had the ability to do toll roads but that power was removed when the updates to the District were made. He seemed to indicate that the legislature wasn’t necessarily looking at imposing those taxes but “arming” the District with the powers it needed to take further action if desired. Welcome to Walt Disney World That is a LOT to take in. We’ll be on the lookout for updates as the Board’s meeting approaches and let you know what we find. Click here to see Iger’s response to some of the Reedy Creek drama Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post "You Are Not Going to Win This Fight.” DeSantis Reveals NEW Florida Bill to Revoke Disney’s Agreements with Old Reedy Creek Board first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Some Disney World entertainment stands out above the rest. Fantasmic! Chances are you probably have your favorite show or nighttime fireworks spectacular, but one of our top picks is Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios. The show recently returned after a long hiatus, and if you’re looking forward to catching it on your Disney World trip, we’ve got an important update for you! Heads up if you’re visiting Hollywood Studios soon — showtimes for Fantasmic! are changing. Right now, you can catch the show twice each night at 8:30PM and 10PM. Fantasmic! That’s still the case through April 22nd, but it looks like that’s all changing. ©Disney The Disney World website shows that on April 23rd, Fantasmic! will only be taking place once per night, at 9PM. That’s how the show will stay, until June 14th through the 16th when the showtimes switch to 9:15PM. That’s as far out as the calendar goes as of now, but we’ll keep an eye out for more changes. ©Disney You might also want to know that Fantasmic! will be closed for a brief refurbishment on May 1st and 2nd. Make sure you adjust your plans accordingly if you can, and be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World updates! See the Return of Happily Ever After Fireworks in Magic Kingdom 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’s your favorite Disney World show? Tell us in the comments. The post Heads Up: Fantasmic! Showtimes Are CHANGING in Disney World SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is so much to see and do in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Train Station Sometimes the best way to fit as much in as possible during a Disney vacation is to park hop! In order to Park Hop, you MUST have a valid theme park ticket that includes Park Hopper benefits or a Disney World Annual Pass. A standard one-park-per-day ticket will not grant this option. And there are a couple of other steps you’ll need to follow for successful hopping. Disney World Theme Park Ticket Cards STEP ONE: Make a REQUIRED Disney Park Pass reservation (using the process described on this page) for the FIRST PARK you want to visit during the day. STEP TWO: CONFIRM Park Hopper Hours via the Disney World’s Park Hours page or the My Disney Experience app to identify the start hours for Park Hopping. (Typically, Park Hopping starts at 2PM across all four theme parks.) STEP THREE: VISIT your first theme park on your Disney Park Pass reservation day. STEP FOUR: VISIT ANOTHER theme park after Park Hopping hours start, as noted above — no additional Park Pass is required! Remember that guests must book a Park Pass at their first park of the day AND enter that park to Park Hop. (A Park Pass is only required for the first park.) Magic Kingdom Now if Magic Kingdom is one of your desired hoppin’ spots, we’ve broken down how to hop TO Magic Kingdom as well as how to hop FROM Magic Kingdom to another park. First things first, though. If you haven’t visited Disney World yet, you may not understand the scale of what we’re dealing with here. The resort is about 43 square miles, and it’s going to take some time to get around. If you are park hopping because you have dining reservations or a Lightning Lane reserved (click here for more on those), be sure you are allowing yourself enough time to get between parks, get in the gate, and walk to your destination. A general rule of thumb is to allow at least an hour to “hop”. And here’s something you need to understand about the Magic Kingdom: There are basically two “gates” for this park. When the Magic Kingdom was in the planning stages, Disney realized it didn’t want its marquee park to be surrounded by parking lots. So, the parking lots were built further away from the park’s main gates, and they lead to the Ticket and Transportation Center. This parking toll plaza SAYS it leads to the Magic Kingdom, but it really leads to the Ticket and Transportation Center — and then you’ll have to take a monorail or ferry boat to the park. Yeah, it can seem a little complicated. Rideshares (like Uber and Lyft) and Disney buses from the other theme parks also drop you off at the Ticket and Transportation Center, rather than at the actual Magic Kingdom Entrance. From here, if you’re headed to Magic Kingdom, you take a Monorail or Ferry Boat to get to the Magic Kingdom entrance. Yeah, it’s a little complicated. But that’s why we’ll talk about a number of different options here — in some cases, there’s just no “direct” route from one park to another, so you’ll need to do some workarounds. Park Hopping FROM Magic Kingdom Driving If you drove to the Magic Kingdom and parked in a parking lot near the Ticket and Transportation Center, you can simply return to your car and drive to your next destination. You will find road signs throughout Walt Disney World to guide you, or you can use your typical GPS mapping in your car to direct you. If you paid a parking fee when you arrived at the Magic Kingdom, you are covered for parking for the rest of the day — you won’t be charged again if you drive to another park. Walking You can’t walk from the Magic Kingdom to Walt Disney World’s other theme parks. However, you can walk from Magic Kingdom to the closest hotel — the Contemporary Resort — and then take a Disney bus to your next park. If you wanted to grab lunch outside the Magic Kingdom, this could be a particularly good option — you could cool off and rest in a less crowded environment before moving on to your next park. Here’s a look at your dining options at the Contemporary Resort. Skyliner Perhaps you’ve heard of Disney World’s Gondola transportation — the Disney Skyliner. Unfortunately, the Skyliner routes do not stop at — or even anywhere near — the Magic Kingdom, so they aren’t an option for Magic Kingdom park hopping. Monorail There are two monorail loops from the Magic Kingdom: a resort loop which also makes a stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center, and the Express Route, which only has one stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center. Getting to the Transporation and Ticket Center will open several different transportation options. The Magic Kingdom Monorail If you’re heading to EPCOT, you can simply transfer to the Monorail on the EPCOT monorail line, and whoosh off to EPCOT! EPCOT The Monorail also stops at three resorts: the Contemporary Resort, Polynesian Village Resort, and Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. If you are headed to Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom, you could ride the monorail to one of these three resorts, and then take a Disney Bus from the resort to your next park. Ferry Boat The Magic Kingdom Ferry boats only have one stop: the Transportation and Ticket Center. But once you’re there, you can board a Monorail to EPCOT. Ferry Boat If you’re looking to hop to either Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom, you can venture over to the bus drop-off at the Ticket and Transportation Center to find the buses that go to those parks. Disney Buses Disney buses that go to and from Disney World hotels are the only buses that drop off at the very front of Magic Kingdom, meaning you don’t have to take a Monorail or Ferry Boat to the Ticket and Transportation Center to get to them. So, if you plan to use a Disney Bus to get to your next park, you’ll have to transfer somewhere. You could take a Disney Bus directly from outside Magic Kingdom to a resort, and then take a bus from that resort to your next theme park, but this is not going to be as direct a route as taking a theme park bus from the Ticket and Transportation Center. Take a Disney bus to park hop! This could be a good option in a couple of instances, though: If you plan to eat in a restaurant at a particular resort, you could take a bus to that resort, dine, and then move on to your next theme park. Likewise, if you are really wanting to tour a resort that is not the one you’re staying at, this would be a good way to get there and enjoy the atmosphere before your next park hopping destination. Disney Bus Transportation from Magic Kingdom You can also find Disney Buses at the Transportation and Ticket Center to get you to your next park, but as we discussed above, you’ll have to get to the Transportation and Ticket Center from Magic Kingdom either by Ferry Boat or Monorail. Minnie Vans Minnie Vans are Disney-themed rideshare options. Disney partnered with Lyft, and these fun polka dot vans or SUVs are driven by Cast Members and provide excellent service to help get guests around the Disney property with ultimate efficiency (for a price). Minnie Vans They are also the only rideshare service that can access the bus drop-off location at the front of Magic Kingdom. To use Minnie Vans, you will need to download the Lyft app on your phone and create an account. And we’ve got a whole guide on how to use Minnie Vans HERE. Ride Share Other rideshare services are available on Disney property. They are often significantly cheaper than the Minnie Van service, but at Magic Kingdom, you can only access them at the Transportation and Ticket Center. Rideshare Pick Up Zone So, you’ll still need to take Monorail or Ferry Boat to the TTC. Once you get there, you can just proceed to the designated pick-up location to find your ride. If this is your first trip to Disney World, and the planning is starting to feel overwhelming, now would be a GREAT time to order our 2023 Walt Disney World Guide to Disney World Dining. We’ve got a 5-step method for planning your vacation, extensive information on EVERY restaurant at Disney World, downloadable worksheets, and much more! Click here to order! Park Hopping TO Magic Kingdom Well, this is a lot like hopping FROM Magic Kingdom, but in reverse! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Driving If you drove to your first park of the day, you can simply return to your car and drive to the Magic Kingdom. Remember that you will actually be parking near the Ticket and Transportation Center, so you will then need to take the Monorail or Ferry Boat to the Magic Kingdom gate. If you paid a parking fee at your first theme park of the day, you are covered for parking for the rest of the day — you won’t be charged again at the Magic Kingdom parking toll booth. Transportation and Ticket Center Rideshares You have the option of taking a Rideshare (or the Disney version — a Minnie Van) anywhere on Disney World property. These are almost always going to be quicker than any other Disney version of transportation. So, if you’re in a hurry, or maybe it’s a little too people-y out there and you need a few moments away from the crowds, this can be a good option. Just remember that unlike the other options we highlight here, you’ll pay the fees for this transportation. Walking As we discussed above, you can’t walk from any of the other Disney World theme parks to Magic Kingdom. Park Hopping from EPCOT to the Magic Kingdom The simplest way to get from EPCOT to the Magic Kingdom is on the monorail. Simply head out the front gate or EPCOT and take the Monorail to the Ticket and Transportation Center. Then you will transfer to the Express Monorail, which will take you from the TTC to the Magic Kingdom gate. While the Monorail is the simplest way to get to Magic Kingdom from EPCOT, and arguably the most “Disney” way, it can be quicker to take a bus — provided there is not a long wait. Your best bet on a bus is to walk out the International Gateway (this is the “back gate” of EPCOT, in between the UK and France Pavilions in World Showcase) and stroll over to Disney’s Beach Club Resort to catch a bus to Magic Kingdom. This bus (and the buses from all Disney World hotels) will bypass the Ticket and Transportation Center and drop you off directly at the Magic Kingdom, eliminating one leg of the journey. (Like we said, that Ticket and Transportation Center complicates things!) Park Hopping from Disney’s Hollywood Studios to the Magic Kingdom The most direct route to the Magic Kingdom from Disney’s Hollywood Studios (using free Disney transportation, that is), is to take a Disney bus from Hollywood Studios to the Ticket and Transportation Center, and then take a Monorail or Ferry Boat to the Magic Kingdom gate. Are there other ways? Sure. You could, for example, take the Disney World Skyliner to any of its resort stops, then walk to the front of that resort and catch a bus to Magic Kingdom. Or, you could walk from Hollywood Studios to the BoardWalk Inn, and take a bus from there to Magic Kingdom. Those routes would likely add up to an additional hour to your trip. Park Hopping from Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Magic Kingdom One thing we continually remind you about Disney’s Animal Kingdom is that it’s pretty far away from everything else at Disney World! The only practical thing to do here is to take a Disney bus from Animal Kingdom to the Ticket and Transportation Center, and then take a Monorail or Ferry Boat to the Magic Kingdom gate. If you realllyyy want to avoid the Ticket and Transportation Center, you could take a Disney bus from Animal Kingdom to Animal Kingdom Lodge, and then take a bus that will drop you off directly at Magic Kingdom, but that’s going to add time to your trip. (It is a good option if you want to see Animal Kingdom Lodge or have a meal there, though!) Sound complicated? Maybe a little, but once you’re at Disney World, the transportation options will make more sense. Just remember, there is always more than one way to get from Point A to Point B, and there will always be Cast Members around to point you in the right direction or help you make a plan. Stay tuned to DFB for more tips and tricks for making the most of your Disney vacation! 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Alright, where are all our popcorn bucket fans at? Fresh, Buttery Popcorn We know you’re collecting them all. We saw how everyone scrambled to get their hands on that Figment Popcorn Bucket. We bet you got your hands on the new Disney100 popcorn bucket, too. We can imagine you loved the Rainbow Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket. Well, get ready to collect another new popcorn bucket one is now available! So we’ve previously seen some Skyliner Popcorn Buckets in the past — these buckets look just like Skyliner gondolas. There was a Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Popcorn Bucket. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Skyliner Popcorn Bucket There was also a 50th Anniversary Skyliner Popcorn Bucket. Skyliner 50th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket Well, now there’s a Guardians of the Galaxy Skyliner Popcorn Bucket. And it features our favorite band of Marvel misfits. It’s a dark blue popcorn bucket shaped like one of the Skyliner Gondolas. Guardians of the Galaxy Skyliner Popcorn Bucket On one side of the popcorn bucket, you’ll see Groot with Rocket… Groot and Rocket …Yondu with Cosmo the Space Dog… Yondu and Cosmo the Space Dog …and Peter Quill with Gamora. Peter Quill and Gamora You can grab this popcorn bucket at the various popcorn stands in EPCOT for $19. We’re pretty sure this one is going to sell out quickly, especially with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 coming up pretty soon, so if you want one, you better get to it fast! This one is ONLY available at EPCOT, so you know where to go! When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Everything CONFIRMED to Return to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 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 many Disney popcorn buckets do you have? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Skyliner Popcorn Bucket Is Now Available in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’re kicking off Halfway to Halloween here at Walt Disney World Resort with local students and some grim grinning fun designed to help them build their talents and skills and go after their dreams! View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney has really outdone itself with its Disney100 collections. Disney has gone ALL out for its 100th anniversary collection The collections are all about celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary with each collection focusing on different decades. So far, we’ve seen the 20s and 30s, but now the 40s collection is available online! We even saw some of these things in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so if you’ll be in the parks soon, keep a sharp eye out for these items. This new collection available in the parks and on shopDisney is all about the Disney company in the 1940s and y’all, we’re about to be SUPER obsessed with a new pair of ears available. Why? Because this is the first pair of Three Caballeros Ears we’ve ever seen! And check out Donald in the middle of the bow with his maracas. Tres Caballeros Ears These ears are so fun and colorful. Shop the Three Caballeros Ears Speaking of ducks, do any of you happen to be fans of Scrooge? This Scrooge McDuck pin could be the next addition to your pin collection. ©Disney This enamel pin is gold on the outside but opens to reveal two images of the beloved Scrooge McDuck. Buy the Scrooge McDuck Pin You can also grab a brand-new backpack. The Pinocchio Loungefly Mini Backpack features Pinocchio with his donkey ears, just like in the movie. Pinocchio Loungefly We’ll say grab this one quickly. Buy the Pinocchio Loungefly Mini Backpack Remember the pink elephant scene from Dumbo? Well now, you can get a Dumbo MagicBand+ covered in pink elephants. ©Disney Yep, you can wear one of the trippiest scenes in any Disney movie EVER on your wrist. Grab the Dumbo MagicBand+. If you’re a fan of Fantasia, these Peter Pegasus and Family plushes could be the next addition to your Disney collection. Fantasia Plushes You can choose between all five of the Fantasia Pegasi. Click here to buy the Fantasia Plushes These are all available on the shopDisney website right now, so grab them while they last. We’ll also be looking forward to the next collection, the 50s, so be sure to 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! The 6 BEST Disney Deals You Can Get On Amazon RIGHT Now! 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 has been your favorite decade collection so far? Let us know in the comments! The post A Loungefly Backpack and MORE Disney 100th Anniversary Merch Is Available NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a die-hard McDonald’s burger fan, be prepared to encounter some CHANGES to their iconic dishes soon. McDonald’s McDonald’s has been making all kinds of adjustments lately — from debuting new Happy Meal toys to announcing a new snack and other potential changes made to address concerns about plastic use. And now it looks like the McDonald’s burger will be changing too! According to CNN, McDonald’s will be changing its signature burgers soon. These changes come as McDonald’s aims to upgrade some of its “core items to boost sales.” What changes will you see? Well, according to CNN the burger buns will be softer, the cheese will be “gooier,” onions will be added to the burger patties while on the grill (giving them a caramelized, juicier flavor according to USA Today), and there will be MORE Big Mac sauce added to Big Mac sandwiches. ©McDonald’s Chad Schafer, the senior director of culinary innovation at McDonald’s USA, shared “We found that small changes, like tweaking our process to get hotter, meltier cheese and adjusting our grill settings for a better sear, added up to a big difference in making our burgers more flavorful than ever.” The burgers that will be impacted include the Big Mac, McDouble burger, classic cheeseburger, double cheeseburger, and hamburger. ©McDonald’s The changes have actually hit some international markets and select US cities already (like Los Angeles and Las Vegas). The updated burgers will become available nationally by early 2024. So if you want to experience McDonald’s burgers as they are right now, grab one soon and then prepare to see some changes by the time early 2024 arrives. Sign Outside McDonald’s In addition to these changes, USA Today reports that the Hamburgler character is BACK. He’s featured in a McDonald’s advertisement posted a few weeks ago.  Looking for more fast food news? Click here to see how Wendy has started a fast food snack battle with McDonald’s, and click here to check out our “Disney CEO Bob Iger Celebrity Meal” at McDonald’s. We’ll be on the lookout for more McDonald’s news and let you know what we find! McDonald’s, Splash Mountain, and 5 More Controversial Things Disney Decided to DITCH 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 about these changes? Tell us in the comments. The post CHANGES Revealed for Iconic McDonald’s Menu Items first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When at Disney World, there are a lot of ways to get around in between the parks, Disney Springs, and Disney hotels. Epcot Skyliner There is the Disney World Skyliner that goes to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and various resorts. Of course, there is the Monorail that takes guests from the Transportation and Ticket Center to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and a few Disney hotels. What happens when one of the Disney transportation vehicles is down? Today at the Transportation and Ticket Center we experienced this hiccup. The monorail to EPCOT was down. A Cast Member told us that there was one monorail train broken down and it would need to be towed off the rail. EPCOT Monorail at TTC They will also have to tow a new train out on the rail before it can begin operating again. Monorail But, have no fear if you are at the Transportation and Ticket Center and looking to head to EPCOT, there are still buses running to the park. Disney Bus to EPCOT We’re not sure how long it will take before the EPCOT monorail is back up and running, but this is an important issue to keep in mind for your next trip. We don’t see major problems like this pop up too often, though it’s still a good idea to have a backup plan in place! For more Disney parks news, follow us at DFB. Why You Might Want to Rethink Visiting Disney World Today! 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 is your favorite Disney World transportation to take? Let us know below! The post Don't Be Surprised by This Mishap We Experienced in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The park pass reservation system is…controversial to say the least. Cinderella Castle for the 50th Anniversary Not only is the system itself kinda confusing if you’re not expecting it, but it changes a LOT. We last saw a change to the system in November, but now if you’re an Annual Passholder in Disney World, we’ve got some big news for you, because the system is changing AGAIN! Back in January, it was announced that park passes would be changing for Annual Passholders to help them be able to make more spontaneous trips. Many local annual passholders enjoy hopping into the parks randomly during the day, and the park pass reservation system has made that difficult. Currently, everyone can park hop after 2PM, but now, starting tomorrow, annual passholders can enter any park WITHOUT a reservation after 2PM! Hey, Mickey! However, all annual passholders will still need to make park reservations on Saturdays and Sundays for Magic Kingdom. This all starts tomorrow, April 18th, so be ready! Main Street U.S.A. This could just be the beginning of the park pass reservation systems changing, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Annual passholders also have more time to grab this exclusive piece of merchandise! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What change do you hope to see next? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT! Park Pass Rules CHANGE Tomorrow For Disney World Annual Passholders! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Magic Kingdom is the Disney World park with the MOST rides — but is EVERY ride really gonna be worth your time? Dumbo the Flying Elephant Find out TODAY, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below about BEST & WORST Rides in Magic Kingdom 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! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What is your favorite ride in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: BEST and WORST Rides in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready spooktacular friends — Halloween is almost here and we have some HUGE news. Halloween in Magic Kingdom You can already visit our full page for updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, take a look at when tickets for the event may go on sale, and check out the big hint Disney revealed about the Party. But if you simply cannot wait for the spooky season to arrive, we have good news. Disney doesn’t just celebrate Halloween during the fall. Oh no, no — it also celebrates Halfway to Halloween, letting all the ghouls out there rejoice in the fact that Halloween is getting closer. Usually, Disney marks the Halfway to Halloween occasion with some special snacks and this year is no exception! Here’s a FULL LIST of all of the Halloween treats you’ll find in the parks soon as part of Disney World’s Halfway to Halloween event! Magic Kingdom Park Columbia Harbour House Happy Haunts Milk Shake: Blackberry milkshake topped with a purple chocolate-glazed doughnut covered with black sprinkles Available at Various Locations in Disney World Donald Duck Candy Corn Sipper Available April 17th until supplies last B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. in Disney Springs Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Donald Duck Candy Corn Sipper 2022 Disney World Hotels Landscape of Flavors (Disney’s Art of Animation Resort) and Everything POP Shopping and Dining (Disney’s Pop Century Resort) Available April 20th through April 23rd The Whoopie Monster — spiced apple whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream and caramel Whoopie Monster Pie 2022 Contempo Cafe (Disney’s Contemporary Resort) Available April 20th through 23rd Madame Leota Chocolate Cake: Mini Devil’s Food Cake filled with dark chocolate ganache topped with chocolate glaze and marshmallow webs Gasparilla Island Grill (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort) Available April 20th through 23rd Jack O’ Lantern Mickey Cake Pop: Jumbo pumpkin-spiced yellow cake pop enrobed in orange-colored white chocolate Bewitching Minnie Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate cream sandwich cookies for ears, an edible witch hat, and Halloween sprinkles Pineapple Lanai (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort) Available April 20th through 23rd Kakamora DOLE Whip Waffle Bowl: DOLE Whip served in a waffle bowl with Moana-inspired white chocolate and milk chocolate-covered pretzel sticks Disney Springs Gideon’s Bakehouse Pumpkin Cheesecake Snack Cakes: This hauntingly delicious gourmet treat features a layer of the softest spice cake topped with pumpkin cheesecake and dipped in high-quality dark chocolate (Limit two per person; available while supplies last) (New) Gideon’s Trading Card Series: Be on the lookout for free trading cards hidden at the bottom of every medium and large cookie box! You will also get a free Halfway to Halloween Promo Card with purchase for your collection during the event. Barnabas Mephistophelittle Merchandise: Don’t forget to check out new merchandise featuring Gideon’s Halfway to Halloween Ambassador, Barnabas Mephistophelittle, including a collector’s pin and temporary tattoo! (New) Marketplace Snacks Available April 20th through 23rd Jack Skellington Bubble Waffle Sundae: Chocolate soft-serve, marshmallow fluff, hot fudge, orange sprinkles, chocolate shavings, chocolate pocky sticks, and a chocolate Jack Skellington garnish Disneyland Park Candy Palace, Candy Kitchen, and Pooh Corner Available April 20th through 23rd Minnie Witch Apple: Granny Smith Apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and dipped in white chocolate and orange M&M’S chocolate candies placed all over and rolled in purple sugar Oogie Boogie Crisped Rice Treat: Oogie Boogie-shaped crisped rice treat dipped in green, white chocolate with a dark chocolate face Jack Skellington Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate with dark chocolate face Disney California Adventure Park Trolley Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Available April 20th through 23rd Minnie Witch Apple: Granny Smith Apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and dipped in white chocolate and orange M&M’S chocolate candies placed all over and rolled in purple sugar Oogie Boogie Crisped Rice Treat: Oogie Boogie-shaped crisped rice treat dipped in green, white chocolate with a dark chocolate face Jack Skellington Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate with dark chocolate face Downtown Disney District California Churro Available April 20th through 23rd Halloween Churro: A churro rolled in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce, and topped with peanut butter candy pieces Kayla’s Cake Available April 20th through 23rd Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Macaron: Orange Jack-O-Lantern macaron with fruit-flavored crisped rice cereal buttercream filling (New) Marceline’s Confectionery Available April 20th through 23rd Minnie Witch Apple: Granny Smith Apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and dipped in white chocolate and orange M&M’S chocolate candies placed all over and rolled in purple sugar Oogie Boogie Crisped Rice Treat: Oogie Boogie-shaped crisped rice treat dipped in green, white chocolate with a dark chocolate face Jack Skellington Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate with dark chocolate face Get ready to snack, folks! We’re keeping an eye out for more Halloween news so check back with us soon for all the latest updates. Gotta have some Halloween fun right now? Make these Disney Halloween recipes at home! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party The SECRET Hint Disney Dropped About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2023 Disney World In August: Tips and Info 25 Dates to Consider When Planning Your 2023 Disney World Vacation Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Which of these snacks would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL LIST of New Treats Coming to Disney World SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

An all-NEW treat is coming to one of our favorite treat spots in Disney World! One of our favorite places at Disney Springs, Gideon’s Bakehouse! If you’re looking for spooky, Halloween vibes all year round, one of the best places to find them is at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs. This bakery has a dimly lit interior with large, antique-looking bookcases and portraits of ghoulish (but also sort of adorable) characters. Oh, and did we mention the incredible giant cookies and decadent cake slices? We’ve been raving about Gideon’s Bakehouse for a LONG time now, but soon there will be another reason to visit this spot: a NEW treat is coming! Disney World is getting ready to celebrate Halfway to Halloween, and as part of that celebration, they’re announcing some new treats throughout the parks and hotels. We had the chance to sample the newest dessert coming to Gideon’s Bakehouse at a recent media event, and this is one you’re NOT going to want to miss. Halfway to Halloween Gideon’s is bringing back its Halloween ambassador, Barnabas Mephistophelittle (try saying that five times fast…or once, for that matter), to introduce the Pumpkin Cheesecake Snack Cake. Gideon’s has had similar treats in the past, and we’ve really enjoyed them. The new treat This new treat is a layer of spice cake topped with a hefty portion of pumpkin cheesecake, all wrapped in a coating of dark chocolate ganache. Pumpkin Cheesecake Snack Cake We thought this treat was fantastic. That chocolate exterior is extremely rich, but it’s a pretty thin layer, and the pumpkin cheesecake is creamy and delicate enough to balance it out very well. In fact, that cheesecake was so light that we thought it might even be whipped. The spice cake is nice and moist, and if you have a bite on its own, you’ll find that it’s very heavily spiced. We enjoyed that flavor, but if you prefer a milder spice then just pair it with the cheesecake and it creates a great balance, with the creaminess toning down the kick from the spice. A generous portion The most prominent flavors were pumpkin and spice (neither overpowered the other), so this is a great treat for those who enjoy fall flavors. And honestly, we could eat a giant bowl of just that pumpkin cheesecake. YUM The flavors mixed very well together, and the textures were no less complimentary. The cheesecake was light, the chocolate was crisp (almost crunchy), and the spice cake was soft. The chocolate shell is a little bit hard, so you’ll want to be careful when you cut it or else the top part will slide right off the cake. We were advised to use a sharp knife in order to cut the treat neatly. Inside the treat The portion size of one snack cake is pretty generous. Since the cakes are so sweet and rich, we think it’d be no problem to share with one or two other people (though once you get a bite, you may not want to). So good! These Pumpkin Cheesecake Snack Cakes will be available at Gideon’s Bakehouse starting on April 20th, with a purchase limit of two per person. As part of the Halfway to Halloween celebration, you’ll also receive a free trading card in any medium or large cookie box. Trading card Gideon’s will have some new merchandise featuring their Halloween ambassador, Barnabas Mephistophelittle. Be on the lookout for a collector’s pin and temporary tattoo! New things coming soon We’ll watch for more spooky announcements, so keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Everyone’s asking when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets will go on sale. Here’s our best guess. Halloween at Walt Disney World Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party The SECRET Hint Disney Dropped About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2023 Disney World In August: Tips and Info 25 Dates to Consider When Planning Your 2023 Disney World Vacation Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you planning to try this new treat? Let us know in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Gideon’s Bakehouse to attend their media preview of the new Halfway to Halloween treat. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post The NEW Reason You’ll Want To Visit Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs on April 20th first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sinister sweets and treats are heading your way because Halfway to Halloween is nearly here! Dust off your candy baskets because there's some delicious dishes coming back to Disney Parks for the celebrations. Uncover them all in our latest Foodie Guide!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. Sometimes all you need to cure those Disney blues is a little retail therapy! Cinderella Castle Thankfully, Disney puts a LOT of merchandise online that you can shop in between trips to the parks. We’ve seen everything from toys to accessories to apparel, and now there’s a NEW collection you’ll want to check out if you’re a Moana fan! The Moana Dooney & Bourke collection has arrived, and we spotted the bags both in Disney World and online! Find the collection inside Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom as well as on shopDisney. First up, there’s this Moana Dooney & Bourke Wallet with a zipper pouch and plenty of storage for cards, cash, and other valuables. Moana wallet If you love the tropical pattern, then you’ll be happy to know it’s on the other bags as well! It even comes with a removable leather wrist strap. Shop the Moana Wallet Online Here! If you need a little more storage than just a wallet, get the Moana Dooney & Bourke Drawstring Bag. It has a drawstring closure at the top with a shoulder strap for easy carrying. Drawstring Bag It has two interior slip pockets, as well as a key hook to make sure your keys don’t get lost at the bottom of your bag. The strap is detachable in case you want to swap it out for something else. Shop the Drawstring Bag Online Here! And last but not least, we have the Moana Dooney & Bourke Backpack, which we’ve only seen on shopDisney so far. We’ll be scoping out the parks to see if we spot it! ©Disney It has a cell phone pocket, a zip pocket, and two interior slip pockets, plus adjustable leather shoulder straps. This would be perfect for a day in the theme parks, especially if you’re planning a trip to visit when Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana opens! Click Here to Shop the Dooney Backpack! That’s the whole Dooney & Bourke collection, but we’ll update you if we spot more bags in the parks or online! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news about Disney merchandise and all the must-have products for your trip. 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! Click Here to See the Best Disney World Souvenirs for Every Budget! 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 buy a Moana-themed Dooney & Bourke bag? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT! Disney Dropped a New ‘Moana’ Bag Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween will be here before you know it, and we’ve got some BIG, EXCLUSIVE NEWS FOR YOU TODAY — and you’re hearing it HERE first! Hey, Mickey! We’ve shared some things you’ll need to be prepared for as the Halloween season approaches and a BIG hint about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2023, but now we’ve got even more to share! Disney has announced that a special Halloween sipper and Halloween snack are gonna be in Disney World THIS WEEK! These are part of the Halfway to Halloween celebration, which is Disney’s way of marking the halfway point to spooky season. Pumpkins in Magic Kingdom Donald Duck Candy Corn Sipper The sipper that’ll be making its way back to Disney World EARLY is the adorable Donald Duck Candy Corn cup we saw in 2022! Donald Duck Candy Corn Sipper 2022 This cutie features Donald Duck dressed as candy corn with a trick-or-treat bucket — and the back opens up for your drink. The back Last year he came with a purple Halloween-themed lanyard, and based on the image Disney has shared, it looks like he could be coming with a similar one again this year. Purple Lanyard Pricing hasn’t been revealed yet, but last year he was $13. We’ll have to wait and see if Donald is more expensive this year. The Sipper You’ll be able to find the sipper at B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. in Disney Springs starting TODAY, and available while supplies last. You can also pick up the Donald sipper at: Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Everything POP Shopping and Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Will you be picking this iconic souvenir up?! Monster Whoopie Pie But wait, there’s MORE. In addition to the Donald Sipper, Disney has shared that The Whoopie Monster treat will be returning for the Halfway to Halloween celebration! This is a treat we also saw back in 2022. It is made of a spiced apple whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream and caramel. Whoopie Monster Pie You’ll find it at Landscape of Flavors (Disney’s Art of Animation Resort) and Everything POP Shopping and Dining (Disney’s Pop Century Resort) from April 20th through April 23rd. SO CUTE Last year, the design was absolutely incredible and we expect it’ll be the same case this year. In terms of flavor, the whoopie pie was moist, and the spice was subtle (which we liked). It almost had a nutmeg or cinnamon flavor to it which was so tasty. Plus, the marshmallow cream on the inside was absolutely DELICIOUS with the lovely addition of caramel. The icing on top and sugary eyes were super sweet, though. So this is a great one to share with some friends! Last year, it was priced at $5.79 but pricing for 2023 is still pending. A Peek Inside That’s all Disney has shared for now, but we’ll be on the lookout for more updates. Be sure to stay tuned for more spooky news! Get in the spooky spirit with these 7 Disney Halloween recipes you can make right NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party The SECRET Hint Disney Dropped About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2023 Disney World In August: Tips and Info 25 Dates to Consider When Planning Your 2023 Disney World Vacation Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Will you be picking up this sipper? Tell us in the comments! The post Exclusive NEWS: Donald Duck Sipper and Monster Whoopie Pie Available At Disney World THIS WEEK For Halfway to Halloween Celebration! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve probably all heard the saying, “A rainy day at Disney, is better than a day at home,” but is it true? Main Street USA If you were headed to Magic Kingdom this morning, you may have been in for quite the shock if you checked the My Disney Experience app wait times to line up your next Lightning Lane. Check out what we saw! We recently set out for a day of adventure at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World and got quite the shock before entering the park. The weather was a bit yucky as it had been raining but if we hadn’t checked the My Disney Experience app we wouldn’t have seen so many rides close! ©Disney Well, that certainly could put a damper on things (pun intended) if you didn’t realize all these attractions were closed as you were planning your day out. Most of the rides with closures were ones that would be obvious choices to need to close with inclement weather like Astro Orbiter, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and even Jungle Cruise. ©Disney As we scrolled there were even more closed including transportation attractions like the Walt Disney World Railroad and its boarding stations. From time to time, Disney will make decisions to close experiences for your safety and the safety of Cast Members working these attractions. While it might be a disappointing find, you can bet there’s solid reasoning behind being safe. Magic Kingdom Parking Lot Tram So how would this affect you and your day at Magic Kingdom? First, for the attractions that are still open and mostly indoors, expect an uptick in those wait times and even for a bit after the closed attractions reopen. It will take some time for the lines to subside and for the crowds to disperse if the weather improves. Also, it’s a great time to re-evaluate your plans for the day; maybe this gives you the perfect excuse to try out a new snack or restaurant. If you haven’t already checked into using Genie+ for your day, this is going to be a very important time to grab those Lightning Lanes! Rainy day in Magic Kingdom We also want to stress the importance of caution as Disney will also have expectations of guests to use reasonable judgment and walk slowly from place to place. This will be especially important walking indoors (especially those shops) where you may encounter a slick floor. Rain Jacket If you’ve forgotten to bring along a poncho, rain jacket, or umbrella, visit the nearest shop. They’re very prepared for rainy weather and can swiftly get you back about your park day after you’ve picked up a few ponchos! So there you have it, these are our best tips to help you continue with your day in the parks without having to stray too far from your original plans. We update on Disney park news all the time, so for the latest in updates stay tuned with us here at DisneyFoodBlog. Important Genie+ UPDATE Announced for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom 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 best tip for a rainy day at Disney? Tell us in the comments below! The post You’ll Want To Rethink Your Disney World Plans Today After Seeing THIS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome, foolish mortals, to this year’s Disney Parks Halfway to Halloween celebration! View the full article

Think you know everything there is to know about Hotel Refillable Mugs in Disney World? Well, if you’re forgetting this important rule, you could be making a HUGE mistake. 100th Anniversary refillable mug For those not familiar with them, a Hotel Refillable Mug is a 16 oz. insulated coffee mug that you can buy if you’re staying at a Disney World hotel. Once you buy one, you’ll get unlimited free refills on fountain drinks, coffee, and tea from participating beverage locations for your length of stay, up to 14 days. But there’s an important rule about these mugs that everyone seems to forget! Let’s say you’ll be staying at Disney’s Pop Century Resort during your trip, and you buy your mug there. But then you decide to walk over to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort for dinner. Can you fill up your refillable mug at another hotel for free, or are you stuck only getting refills from the hotel you’ll be staying at? Well, we’ve got good news — you can refill your mug throughout your stay at ANY participating Disney World hotel beverage station, even if you aren’t staying there! Refillable Mugs This is great for so many reasons. Maybe you’ll be spending an entire day, afternoon, morning, or even just a few hours hotel hopping to explore the beauty, restaurants, and merchandise of Disney World’s many hotels. Hop as much as you want and bring that refillable mug with you so you can keep refilling it as you go along! You will NOT need to pay for a new mug at the other Disney World hotels or pay any kind of fee. You Can Get Your Own Drinks Here This is also a great benefit for those doing a split stay — staying at one Disney World hotel for part of the trip and then spending the rest of their vacation at a different Disney World hotel. There’s no need to buy more refillable mugs at your second hotel (unless you just want more of them!). Your refillable mug can be refilled at ANY participating Disney World hotel beverage station throughout your length of stay (up to 14 days). Mugs can essentially be used and refilled at any Disney-owned hotel on property. One of the drink stations If you haven’t been to Disney World for a loooooooong time, this might be a change for you or something you didn’t know about. Individual hotels used to have their own mug designs back in the day. Now, the mugs typically feature standardized designs across the hotels and their usage isn’t limited to the hotel you’re staying at. Be on the lookout for seasonal designs But there are some limitations to be aware of. You can’t use your refillable mug in Disney World’s theme parks (unless you’re getting water). And while there are refillable mugs at Disney’s water parks — Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon — these are a separate purchase. These have their own unique design and shape. Refillable Resort Mug Price Signage Another thing to keep in mind is that each self-service refillable mug location has a MUG WASH! That can come in handy when switching between your drinks of choice. And that’s the basics of the important refillable mug rule that people usually forget about. If you buy a mug during your vacation, be sure to take it around with you as you travel to the other Disney World hotels and take advantage of those free drink refills. For more about refillable mugs including answers to your questions about reusing mugs on future trips and more, click here! For more hotel tips and tricks, click here to see why you’ll REGRET staying at these Disney World hotels. And check back for more updates. Are you a fan of refillable mugs? Tell us in the comments. The post The Refillable Mug RULE Everyone Forgets in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are CHANGING at many Disney World restaurants. Breakfast at Trail’s End in 2021 Narcoossee’s has reopened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and California Grill (at Disney’s Contemporary Resort) has a brand new menu. But over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds, a major change had been announced for Trail’s End Restaurant, and now it seems like things are really moving along. Back in January 2023, Disney announced that Trail’s End would be closing for refurbishment in the spring. The restaurant is set to be transformed into a NEW dining experience that’ll feature “a marketplace concept with expanded quick service options.” When it reopens, the table service option will no longer be offered. That’s a major change from the once buffet-style restaurant that switched to family-style meals when it reopened after the pandemic-related closures. Trail’s End Restaurant Previously, the restaurant had shown hours through April 16th, 2023. That was later expanded to around May 7th, 2023. But now we have an important update. The Disney World website now notes that Trail’s End Restaurant is officially CLOSED for refurbishment and that it’ll reopen in the summer of 2023. We were able to chat with a Disney Cast Member who also confirmed that the restaurant is now closed. ©Disney Just note that the Disney World website is a bit confusing about this closure at the moment. Though the page notes that the restaurant is closed and a Cast Member confirmed this via chat with us, it appears that operating hours are still listed for the restaurant through May 7th. One Cast Member indicated that the reservation system simply hasn’t been updated yet, so we expect this will all be updated on the website soon. The Brisket It’s time to say “goodbye” to buffets and all-you-can-eat skillets at Trail’s End Restaurant for now as we wait for the updated spot to reopen in the summer with a “marketplace concept with expanded quick service options.” If you’re at Fort Wilderness and looking for other places to eat, know that Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, P&J’s Southern Takeout, and The Chuck Wagon food truck are available. You can also hop to other nearby resorts to check out their food options. Click here for a full post of places to eat now that Trail’s End is closed We’ll watch for updates about Trail’s End, what it’ll look like when it reopens, and what its exact reopening date will be, so stay tuned for news about that. And check back for all the latest Disney updates. Click here for our list of the BEST (and worst) Disney World hotel restaurants 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! Were you a fan of Trail’s End? Tell us in the comments. The post CONFIRMED: Trail’s End Restaurant Is Officially Closed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, it’s another week in Disney World, which means a LOT of change. Now that we’re done eating our share of Easter treats, we’re gearing up for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival (which doesn’t start for a few months, but WE ARE READY), and more. But we’re also keeping an eye on changes at Disney World restaurants. Pizza from PizzeRizzo in Hollywood Studios Things are ALWAYS changing here; but this week, amongst the small changes, there were four REALLY big updates. Don’t worry — we’ll tell you about all 15 restaurants that had updates. But I’ll point out the biggies as well with this very sophisticated system LOL: BIG DEAL ALERT! Magic Kingdom Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Here are the changes we spotted at Cosmic Ray’s: Chicken Strips (4 Strips) increased from $10.29 to $10.49 Allergy-friendly Brownie – Gluten/Wheat Allergy-friendly increased from $4.29 to $4.49 Allergy-friendly Cookies – Gluten/Wheat Allergy-friendly increased from $3.29 to $3.49 Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s Also, the Chocolate Bundt Cake has been removed from the menu. Read a recent review The Lunching Pad You can no longer get a Churro at The Lunching Pad. Churros That’s the only change here, though. Here’s a review! EPCOT Garden Grill <— BIG DEAL ALERT! Breakfast is returning to Garden Grill on June 14th, and we’ve got a look at the menu. Breakfast will be served family-style with the Chip ‘n’ Dale Harvest Feast (just like lunch and dinner). Breakfast includes a Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf, Smoked Bacon, Fruit, Eggs, Mickey-shaped Waffles, and more. ©Disney An allergy-friendly version of breakfast is also available. ©Disney Several non-alcoholic beverages are included with the meal, like fountain beverages, tea, and Joffrey’s Coffee. You can also pay extra to get a specialty character drink or some alcoholic beverages. ©Disney Disney has not yet announced when reservations for breakfast will be available, but we’ll let you know when we find out! Here’s a recent review! La Cava del Tequila There’s a new cocktail to try at La Cava del Tequila. It’s the Cafe No Se, and it’s a special brew that takes 36 hours to produce and is topped with fresh tequila cream. ©La Cava del Tequila You can get it now for $25 — but there’s a catch. You can only order this drink on Thursdays. Read a review of La Cava Sunshine Tree Terrace The Fried Pot Stickers have increased from $6.99 to $7.29. Pot Stickers That’s the only change we spotted here. Here’s a recent review Disney’s Hollywood Studios 50s Prime Time Cafe<— BIG DEAL ALERT! The “From Dad’s Liquor Cabinet” part of the menu has changed: the Mowie Wowie has been removed. This is characterized as a BIG DEAL because it’s been there FOREVER. At least it feels like it has! Be honest — who always looked forward to a Mowie Wowie when they sat down in Mom’s kitchen? Mowie Wowie This drink was also removed from the menu at Tune-In Lounge. Here’s a recent review of 50s Prime Time Cafe Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Grand Floridian Cafe<— BIG DEAL ALERT! The breakfast/lunch menu at Grand Floridian Cafe has changed, and y’all we’re losing the LOBSTER THERMIDOR BURGER! I remember when we first reviewed this SO. MANY. YEARS. ago! This is truly heartbreaking. REMOVED: Lobster Eggs Benedict ADDED: Smoked Salmon Florentine Benedict — with Spinach Florentine, Roasted Tomato, and Hollandaise on a Toasted English Muffin served with Marinated Tomato Salad for $20 REMOVED: Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail REMOVED: Lobster Thermidor Burger Old-Fashioned Pancakes is now Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes Lobster Thermidor Burger at Grand Floridian Cafe REMOVED: Apple Crisp, Café Key Lime Tart, Mickey Dome, Neopolitan Cheesecake ADDED: Vintage Minnie Brown Betty Profiterole — Apple Custard Cream Puff, Spiced Chai Mousse for $10 ADDED: Seasonal Fruit Cobbler — Spiced Streusel, Seasonal Sorbet, Vanilla ‘Creme’ (Plant-based) for $9 ADDED: Cookies and Cream Chocolate Layer Cake — Layers of Chocolate Cake, Cookies and Cream Cheesecake, Chocolate Ganache for $9 — A la mode for $11 Grand Floridian Cafe Under the Kid’s Create-Your-Own Selections, Sticky Rice has been removed. Dessert Wines also had changes: ADDED: Dow’s 10 yr Tawny Port for $13 ADDED: Broadbent 10 yr Malmsey Madeira for $14 Under Cocktails, here’s what changed: Chocolate Martini increased from $15 to $15.50 ADDED: French 75— Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco, Hendricks Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar for $15.50 ADDED: Pomegranate Paradiso — WODKA Vodka, Pomegranate, Lemon, and Pineapple Juice for $15.50 Grand Floridian Cafe ADDED: Spicy Paloma — Termana Blanco Tequila, Smoked Chili Bitters, and Grapefruit Soda with a Chili-Lime Rim for $14.50 ADDED: Gold Rush Cocktail — Elijah Craig Bourbon, Lemon Juice, and Honey garnished with Crystalized Ginger for $16.50 ADDED: Aperol Spritz — Aperol, Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco, and Soda Water for $15.50 ADDED: Baileys and Coffee — Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur mixed with Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee for $13.50 Here’s more about these changes Gasparilla Island Grill The kid’s menu has changed: REMOVED: Chicken Breast Nuggets <— BIG DEAL ALERT! OK, I won’t freak out too hard because… Gasparilla Island Grill …chicken STRIPS were added. ADDED: Chicken Strips — Served with choice of two sides and choice of small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani Water for $8.49 But c’mon — when we’re at Disney World it is the LAW that we go to Gasparilla and get mac and cheese and a kids’ chicken nuggets. These strips better fit the bill! Check out a review Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground P & J’s Southern Takeout You can get some bottled beverages at P & J’s now, including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Minute Maid Lemonade, and Sprite. P & J’s Southern Takeout That’s the only change here, though. How about a review? Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Rix Sports Bar & Grill The breakfast menu at Rix has changed: Rix Omelet increased from $15 to $18 and description changed from “Choice of 3 toppings, Sautéed Peppers, Mushrooms, White Onions, Spinach, Bacon, Sausage or Diced Ham with Shredded Cheddar Cheese served with Breakfast Potatoes” to “Choice of 3 toppings, sautéed peppers, mushrooms, white onions, spinach, bacon, sausage or diced ham topped with shredded cheese. Served with herb butter house potatoes and choice of toast” All American Breakfast description changed from “Three Farm Fresh Eggs Prepared any Style, Topped with Shredded Cheddar Cheese with Applewood-smoked Bacon and Sausage Links, Served with Breakfast Potatoes” to “Two fresh eggs prepared any style, herb butter potatoes and warm toast, served with Applewood smoked bacon or Kielbasa Sausage” REMOVED: Coronado Breakfast Burrito Big Stack Pancakes increased from $14 to $15 and description changed from “Three Buttermilk Pancakes Served with Applewood-smoked Bacon or Sausage Links. Add Blueberries or Chocolate Chips $2″to “Three buttermilk Pancakes, topped with seasonal berries and dusted powdered sugar, served with choice of Applewood smoked bacon or Kielbasa Sausage” Rix Sports Bar and Grill REMOVED: Citrus & Mascarpone French Toast Avocado Toast description changed from “Fresh Crushed Avocados served on Toasted Multi-Grain Bread, Over Easy Egg, and Crumbled Maytag Blue Cheese, Arugula and Heirloom Tomato Salad” to “Fresh crushed avocado spread, on a toasted multi-grain bread, topped with a farm fresh sunny side egg, served with a spring mix salad and lemon Vinaigrette” REMOVED: Steak and Egg Skillet Bagel & Lox increased from $15 to $17 description changed from “Plain or Everything Bagel, Irish Smoked Salmon, Capers, Cream Cheese, and Onion” to “Warm toasted bagel, topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, fried capers, tomatoes and pickled onions. Served with a fresh spring mix salad” ADDED: Dulce de Leche Maduros French Toast — Brioche Bread soaked in our homemade crema, topped with sweet plantains & Drizzled Caramel. Served with bacon or Kielbasa sausage for $16 Rix Sports Bar and Grill ADDED: Power Bowl — Layered organic acai and Greek yogurt with natural grain granola and sliced almond, topped with fresh seasonal fruit for $13 ADDED: Southern Biscuit Chicken — Fried chicken tenders atop warm fluffy biscuits, and smothered with savory sausage gravy for $18 ADDED: Country Beef Skillet — strips of sirloin steak served over Farm fresh scrambled eggs, herb butter house potatoes, topped with chives, cheddar cheese, chipotle salsa, and warm toast for $20 ADDED: Chicken Stuffed Waffles — Four Mickey waffles stuffed with chicken tenders & maple syrup. Served with herb butter house potatoes for $18 (Not an official big deal alert, but don’t these sound amazing?!) Rix Sports Bar and Grill Under Sides, the following has changed: Bagel & Cream Cheese and Bagel & Crushed Avocado ADDED: Kielbasa Sausage for $6 ADDED: Biscuit & Gravy for $7 Under beverages, we saw the following updates: ADDED: Cold Brew for $4.79 ADDED: Churro Iced Latte for $7 ADDED: Seasonal Cold Pressed Juice Shot for $6 D’Horchata Latte increased from $14 to $15 Sweet Tea Old Fashioned ADDED: Bourbon Iced Brown Sugar Latte — Michter’s Bourbon, Espresso, Brown Sugar, Milk for $16 ADDED: Leche de Coco Latte — Tito’s Vodka, Espresso, Coconut Milk for $16 ADDED: Morning Sunrise — Whipped vanilla Vodka, orange juice, half n half for $15 ADDED: The Horizon — Empress Gin, Orange Juice, Fresh lemon, Vanilla for $16 ADDED: DIY Mimosa — Bottle of sparkling wine accompanied by two juice carafes of your choice: Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry for $45 Here’s a recent review Disney Springs The Basket at Wine Bar George There’s been a change to the menu at The Basket: ADDED: Seasonal Hand Pie — beef and potato for $8 ADDED: Seasonal Eclair — strawberries and cream for $8 ADDED: Spiced Nuts — sweet and smokey for $12 We can’t wait to try out some of these new items! Read a review of The Basket The Polite Pig There’s a new seasonal cocktail at The Polite Pig: the Blackberry Margarita, made with a sweet and sour mix of blackberry syrup mixed with lime juice. ©The Polite Pig That sounds yum. Read a recent review Paddlefish The kid’s menu at Paddlefish has seen some changes: Grilled Chicken increased from $9 to $10 Peel & Eat Key West Shrimp increased from $15 to $16 Fish of the Day changed from $12 to $15 Paddlefish Crispy Shrimp changed from $12 to $14 ADDED: Linguine Here’s a review of a SECRET menu here Rainforest Cafe Both the Rainforest Cafe and Lava Lounge have some menu changes. Here’s what changed under Appetizers: REMOVED: Chicken Strips and Pepperoni Flatbread REMOVED: Aloha Salmon & Shrimp ADDED: Shrimp Scampi Flatbread — Alfredo Sauce, mozzarella cheese, red onions, red pepper flakes, green onions for $16.49 ADDED: Korean Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken — Hand-battered chicken tossed in Gochujang sauce, Asian slaw, topped with pineapple salsa, peanuts, served with crisp lettuce cups for $16.99 ADDED: Shrimp Sampler Platter — Bourbon BBQ glazed shrimp, Caribbean Coconut Shrimp, Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Caribbean rice for $30.99 Here’s what was changed under Soups and Salads: ADDED: Big Islander Salmon Caesar Salad ADDED: Ancient Grain Bowl with Salmon Rainforest Cafe The Beyond Burger was removed from Sandwiches and Burgers. Here’s what was updated under Pasta: Rasta Pasta increased from $23.49 to $23.99 ADDED: Python Pasta — Grilled chicken breast, Alfredo sauce, tomatoes, penne pasta, shaved parmesan cheese for $23.99 Substitute shrimp for an additional $5 Under Beef, Pork, & Chicken, the Bombay Chicken and Shrimp was added. It’s Sauteed Chicken and Shrimp, Stir Fry Vegetables, Spicy Curry Sauce served with Jasmine rice for $26.99. Rainforest Cafe There’s also a new dessert: Tropical Crepes — Citrus-infused mascarpone and ricotta cheese filled crepes, strawberry puree, mixed berries, creamy whipped topping for $13.99. These changes also apply to the Rainforest Cafe in Animal Kingdom. Here’s a review Terralina Crafted Italian There were TONS of menu changes at Terralina Crafted. Here’s what changed under Antipasti: Antipasti Tower increased from$ 44 to $46 Mozzarella-stuffed Rice Balls increased from $16 to $17 Bruschetta increased from $14 to $15 ADDED: Spinach With Artichoke Bake — Olive-truffle tapenade, Truffle Potato for $16 Mozzarella-Stuffed Rice Balls There were also changes under From the Garden: Caprese increased from $15 to $16 Baby Greens – Half increased from $8 to $9 Spinach with Beets increased from $16 to $18 Under Sandwiches, Italian Grinder increased from $20 to $21. Here’s what changed under Pasta: Rigatoni Calabrese increased from $28 to $29 REMOVED: Seasonal Vegetable Rigatoni ADDED: Wild Mushroom Risotto — Truffle, shaved Parmesan, Balsmic Glaze for $29 Rigatoni Calabrese from Terralina Crafted Italian Under From the Grill, Catch of the Day increased from $35 to $38. Slow Braised Pork description changed from “Changed from Artichoke Saffron Risotto, Sweet Peppers, Natural Jus” to “Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Brown Butter Broccoli.” The Whimsical White Chocolate Mousse was removed from the desserts menu. Beer had some changes, too: REMOVED: Coppertail Unholy Tripel ADDED: Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA – Chico, CA ADDED: Baladin Nazionale – Piemonte, Italy Read a recent review of Terralina Crafted If you plan on Disney World soon and have your heart set on certain menu items in restaurants, be sure to check those menus on the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app to make sure they’re still available. We’ll also continue to report any changes we come across, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! 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