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Disney World restaurants are changing left, right, and center, y’all! EPCOT Recently, it seems like a lot of updates have been made, from bringing back character meals at Cinderella’s Royal Table to the reopening of Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian. Paused offerings have slowly returned since the pandemic and now, we have breakfast coming back to another spot in EPCOT! Garden Grill is a restaurant located inside The Land Pavilion. It reopened a few years ago, operating with just lunch and dinner…but now breakfast is returning! Garden Grill The Disney World website has been updated to say the following: “On June 14, 2023, Garden Grill Restaurant will resume serving breakfast. Please check back soon to learn about booking reservations.” Currently, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner as a character meal with Chip, Dale, Mickey, and Pluto, but the website hasn’t specified whether or not the characters will be available at breakfast as well. Hey Chip! Disney hasn’t yet released details about the menu or the reservations for this experience, but we’ll be on the lookout. And of course, we’ll be stopping by to try out the meal when it returns! Stay tuned to DFB for all the updates on this restaurant and others at Disney World. Click Here to See Our Ranking of Character Meals! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever dined at Garden Grill? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Breakfast is Returning to a Popular EPCOT Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Let’s be honest — there are LOTS of delicious offerings in Disney Springs. Disney Springs Lime Garage Last year we made a definitive list of the best desserts you can find around Disney Springs, but many people immediately think of Gideon’s Bakehouse as their go-to sweet spot. The cookies at Gideon’s are legendary, but what if we told you there’s something BETTER than the cookies at Gideon’s? While Gideon’s cookies may be heavenly, you don’t want to miss out on their other offering — cake slices! Eternal Flame Cake Every month Gideon’s releases new cookie flavors to celebrate. But did you know they release monthly cake flavors as well? They always have a selection of four different cake slices: True Red Velvet Daily Chocolate Cake Slice (different flavors every day) Secret Slice (Random Release that is announced on social media) Double Frosted Cakes ©Gideon’s Bakehouse via Instagram (@gideonsbakehouse) Just like the cookies though, these slices are HUGE — three layers and all the buttercream you could want in between them. These are easily shareable, or you can eat off it yourself for a few snacks. Chocolate Everything Cake Slice So next time you find yourself a Gideon’s, we encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and grab a cake slice! As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. See what Gideon’s Bakehouse treat will remind you of your childhood! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What cake slice at Gideon’s is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below! The post Unpopular Opinion: There's Something Even Better Than Gideon's Bakehouse Cookies first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to Magic Kingdom, DFB readers! Cinderella Castle It’s April, which means spring is here and a lot is happening in the Disney parks. It’s our job to keep you updated on all the latest news when it happens, so let’s recap what’s happened in Magic Kingdom in the past week! Magic Kingdom General Updates Easter was celebrated in the parks this past Sunday, which meant we saw some heavy crowds on a rainy day, as well as the rare Magic Kingdom Easter parade! Magic Kingdom’s Easter Parade You can only see this parade one weekend every year, so we made sure we got a good spot. Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Construction continues to move along over at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Lots is happening! We noticed tarps in the queue line, as well as some wooden beams ready to go. The queue line A crane is also high above the construction hard at work… Lots of tarps …as are the construction workers on top of the scaffolding! Hello up there! We’re excited to see this ride continue to transform. Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Confectionery Over at the Confectionary, the Pastel Rainbow Spring Popcorn is back for the season and will be available until it sells out. Pastel Rainbow Spring Popcorn We also found a new TRON Apple for $12.99… TRON Apple …and a TRON Cereal Treat for $6.49. TRON Cereal Treat We spotted these on the opening day of the ride! Storybook Treats Over at Storybook Treats, the Seven Dwarfs Cones have been removed from the menu. No more Seven Dwarfs Cones! These were introduced for the 50th Anniversary, but we frequently had issues getting them, as many times certain flavors were out of stock. Friar’s Nook We spotted a new Strawberry Lemonade Slushy for $6.29! Strawberry Lemonade Slushy Sounds like it would be refreshing on a hot day. We’ve seen similar items in the parks before! Tomorrowland Area We spotted a temporary Frozen treat stand near the Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland. Temporary Frozen Treat Stand When we inquired with a Cast Member, we were told that it was put up due to heavy crowds. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates The Emporium We spotted a Kakamora Moana Magicband+ for $44.99. Kakamora Moana Magicband+ There’s also a new Chip Falafel Pita Pocket with Tzatziki Sauce Munchling for $34.99… Chip Falafel Pita Pocket with Tzatziki Sauce Munchling …a Dale Falafel Pita Pocket with Garlic Sauce Munchling for $34.99… Dale Falafel Pita Pocket with Garlic Sauce Munchling …a Squirt Sandwich Muchling for $34.99… Squirt Sandwich Muchling …and a Street Food Truck Mystery Box Munchling for $34.99! Street Food Truck Mystery Box Munchling We also found a Marvel Comics MB+ for $44.99… Marvel Comics MB …and a Joey Chou Youth Shirt for $26.99. Joey Chou Youth Shirt Happy shopping! TRON Pop-Up Shop Over at the TRON Pop-Up Shop, there are TONS of new items you can check out, like the TRON Lightcycle / Run Limited Edition Magicband+ for $64.99. TRON Lightcycle / Run Limited Edition Magicband+ Or you can grab the TRON Flynn’s Hat for $29.99. TRON Flynn’s Hat Want to see all the new TRON Lightcycle / Run merchandise you can grab? Check out our post below! See all the TRON Lightcycle / Run merchandise you can grab in Magic Kingdom here! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe We spotted a new “it’s a small world” Ornament for $24.99… it’s a small world Ornament …and a Haunted Mansion Ornament for $26.99! Haunted Mansion Ornament It’s never too early to start holiday shopping if you ask us! Behind Sleepy Hollow Refreshments Behind Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, we found some new 100th Anniversary Pressed Pennies that you can get! New 100th Anniversary Pennies This machine features Jack Skellington!!!! Big Top Souvenirs You can grab the new Goofy Magnet for $14.99… Goofy Magnet …a Mickey Mouse Castle Magnet for $14… Mickey Mouse Castle Magnet …and an Oh boy it’s Mickey Mouse Cartoon Pals Magnet for $14.99! Oh boy it’s Mickey Mouse Cartoon Pals Magnet We also spotted new 100th Anniversary items in the Made machines, where you can customize your own items! You can now customize MagicBands for $29.99 +$5 for personalization… Customizable MagicBands …Phone Cases for $29.99 & up +$5 for personalization… Customizable Phone Cases …100th Anniversary Ornaments for $19.99 & up… Customizable 100th Anniversary Ornaments …Watch Bands for $36.99 & up… Customizable Watch Bands …Magnets for $14.99 +$3 for personalization… Customizable Magnets …and Headphone Cases for $19.99! Customizable Headphone Cases Many people don’t know about these souvenirs, but now YOU do! Fantasy Faire There’s a new Fantasyland Shirt for $39.99! Fantasyland Shirt We love the color block pattern! Uptown Jewelers If you’re looking for some jewelry, there’s a new Minnie Disney100 Pandora Charm for $185. Minnie Disney100 Pandora Charm Add some Disney love to your Pandora bracelet. Curtain Call Collectibles These adorable new Mickey and Minnie Mouse holding Teddy Bears Plush Set can be yours for $79.99. Mickey and Minnie Mouse holding Teddy Bears Plush Set These plushes have their own plushes. Crystal Arts And lastly, we spotted Madame Leota Etched inside a Crystal Ball for $275 plus a Lighted Stand she can sit on for $49. Madame Leota Etched inside a Crystal Ball with Stand And that’s everything that’s new in Magic Kingdom from this past week. Yes, just a week! So much is changing in the parks every day, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news. Here are the 5 BEST things to do in Disney World this April! 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. 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Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be fun but also complicated — especially when you’re trying to choose between 25 resort hotels. If you’ve narrowed down your choices to these two resorts, how do you make your final selection? Caribbean Beach Resort Well, we’re here to walk you through the similarities AND differences between Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Whether cost, room size, location, pools, and/or restaurants are most important to you, we share the information that you’ll need to make an informed decision. After all, we want you to stay at the hotel that is best for your traveling party! Let’s get started and look at all the details so that you can plan your Disney trip with confidence. Old Key West There’s no doubt that Disney vacations are expensive, and no one wants buyer’s remorse when it comes to what can usually be the most EXPENSIVE part of your Disney trip. We’ll dive deeper into the details of these resorts by breaking down our analysis into five categories: Common Ground Theme/Rooms Pools Food Transportation Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort It takes a lot of research to plan a Disney vacation, but we’re here to help. Common Ground Before we mention their differences, let’s take a look at what Old Key West and Caribbean Beach have in common. First, both have a relaxed vibe with an overall coastal atmosphere featuring tropical decor and landscaping. So Tropical Each resort has a large layout that consists of a central lobby building with outer buildings housings the actual hotel rooms. Cornhole at Old Key West But what about cost per night? Caribbean Beach Resort is a moderate Disney hotel with standard rooms and thus, it has more reasonable prices. For Old Key West, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $457 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $3,081 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. For Caribbean Beach, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $258 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $551 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. Extra Theme Park Hours Benefits for Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Theme/Rooms One thing these Resorts share in common is that they are both LARGE! So much so, in fact, that they each offer an internal bus system that guests can take around the hotel to get to the main Bus Station THEN travel from there to the theme parks! Caribbean Beach has an internal shuttle! Of course, where the sprawling grounds may lead to more walking (and bus riding) than you might anticipate, the grounds at each resort also feature lovely water views, scenic strolling paths, and swaying palm trees. At Old Key West, the shimmering waterways lead to Disney Springs, while Caribbean Beach is home to Barefoot Bay where guests can partake in catch-and-release fishing. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Both resorts have bus transportation to Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. Lounge at Old Key West! These large resorts boast beautiful landscaping, but they do have some differences! Old Key West As a Deluxe Villa Resort, this hotel offers many unique perks. Villas can be booked by Disney Vacation Club members or cash-paying guests, and because of the immense size of Old Key West, rooms are often available! Opened in October 1991, Old Key West features a relaxed, beach vibe (minus the ocean). Picture yourself vacationing at a Caribbean-style guest house in small neighborhood-type structures. Exteriors are painted in soft hues reminiscent of the Florida Keys. Guests return here year after year because of the laid-back atmosphere and large rooms. Old Key West Resort — Deluxe Studio Room. Yes, this resort offers generous square footage in each studio or villa. Studios are furnished with two queen beds and a kitchenette. Take note of that balcony! Two-bedroom villas sleep up to nine people. The one-to-three-bedroom villas have a full kitchen, as well as washer and dryer. Rooms were last renovated in 2019. Old Key West Resort Speaking of spacious accommodations, the 3 Bedroom Grand Villas at various Disney Vacation Club properties can sleep up to 12 people! These rooms typically come with 3 bedrooms, 3 (or more) bathrooms, a (very large) full-sized kitchen, living area, dining area, and a balcony. These rooms are available first for DVC members to book, so they’re pretty difficult to score and pricing is not readily available to the public (unless you call Disney to book for a specific date). If you’re looking for convenience, these amenities might make your trip a whole lot easier! Caribbean Beach Resort You’re on ISLAND time at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! The atmosphere is whimsical, bright, and colorful. With its relaxing island vibe, this Resort sets a calypso tone for a vacation within a vacation! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort The spirit of the Caribbean is alive and thriving at Old Port Royale, the Resort’s main building. This “port of entry” is where guests check in; it also serves as the hub for dining and shopping. Old Port Royale Five distinct villages are situated around the shores of Barefoot Bay. The villages are named after Caribbean islands — Trinidad, Barbados, Martinique, Aruba, and Jamaica, and these colorful quarters are where the Guest Rooms are located. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Standard and Preferred Rooms feature two Queen beds, a King bed, or two Queen beds and a child-size pull down bed. These rooms can accommodate up to five guests depending on the bedding options. Caribbean Beach Resort guest room The color scheme inside the rooms is a bit more muted than outside, opting for breezy corals, blues, and rattan accents to keep the island theme going. Unfortunately, these rooms do not have balconies. Caribbean Beach Resort guest room Alas, the famed Pirate Rooms of yore are no more. However, you should know that some of the rooms in the Trinidad area are currently receiving a makeover! ©Disney The Little Mermaid-themed rooms are coming to Caribbean Beach Resort Take a complete Photo Tour of a Caribbean Beach Resort Standard Room here! Initially Disney announced that the rooms would be refurbished and decorated with “characters from under the sea.” More recently, Disney has provided a bigger reveal with a look INSIDE these new rooms with theming inspired by The Little Mermaid! You can take a closer look at these upcoming rooms here. Results What type of accommodations do you prefer? Both offer a relaxing atmosphere in large, spread-out resorts. Yet, there is a sense of Victorian community at Old Key West, especially with repeat Disney Vacation Club guests. If you need square footage, Old Key West might be better for your family. If you want the most recently refurbished rooms, try Caribbean Beach as renovations will hopefully be completed in 2023. And just a reminder, Caribbean Beach Resort Rooms can sleep up to five guests, depending on bedding options. NEWS! MAJOR HOTEL CHANGE Announced for Disney World Pools When the weather is HOT or you just need a break from park queues, head to your resort pool! After all, the pools have their own unique features and special theming. Feature pools at Walt Disney World hotels usually have at least one slide and also offer poolside activities. Look at the hotel’s recreation schedule for more information. Some Disney resorts are so spread out that they also offer leisure pools. These swimming spots are family-friendly with at least one whirlpool spa. Leisure pools are quieter than the more crowded and active feature pools. You can take some time to relax at your hotel! Note that poolside towels are always complimentary. Old Key West Sandcastle is Old Key West’s feature pool near the Hospitality House. Here, a 125-ft. waterslide traverses through a large sandcastle. Guests will love the decorative dolphins that spout water into the large pool. There’s also a relaxing whirlpool spa as well as a dry sauna located inside the nearby lighthouse. Small children will enjoy the kiddie pool. Keeping with the Florida Keys atmosphere, there is also a sandy “beach”! Sandcastle Pool At this property, there are three leisure pools — Old Turtle Pond, South Point, and Miller’s Road. Caribbean Beach Resort Ready to channel your inner Pirate? Then your destination is the zero-entry Fuentes del Morro pool at Caribbean Beach Resort! Fuentes del Morro Pool Of course, calling it simply a “pool” is not doing it justice. Themed like a colonial Spanish fortress, this water area also includes not one, but TWO waterslides and water-spraying cannons! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Pool Wee pirates can enjoy a water play area just for them, complete with mini slides. And a whirlpool is also available for less splashing, and more RELAXING. Martinique Village Pool Guests at the Resort may also swim in any of its five leisure pools. Results Not only is the Fuentes del Morro pool and shipwreck play area completely epic, but it also boasts the nearby Banana Cabana pool bar (which we’ll check out more in our “Food” category). 10 Hidden Secrets About Disney World Pools Food Park days can be exhausting. Whether you’re taking a whole day to enjoy your resort, or you are relaxing after a shopping excursion at Disney Springs, once you’re at your Disney World hotel, you might not want to get back on a bus or boat for nourishment. So, you’ll want to know about the best options at your Disney World resort! Spyglass Grill Take a look at the menus and decide which resort has the food that best suits your family. Old Key West Olivia’s Cafe is a relaxed and casual Table Service restaurant featuring flavors inspired by the Florida Keys. Brunch could be our favorite meal It’s open for brunch and dinner. Good’s Food To Go is Old Key West’s Counter Service option serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is unique with its outdoor setting made for more of a “to-go” style. However, Old Key West lacks a quick service food court with indoor seating! Good’s Food To Go The Conch Chowder is a guest favorite. Gurgling Suitcase is a charming little bar where guests can also order full entrees from Olivia’s Cafe. Gurgling Suitcase We love this little oasis. Turtle Shack Snack Bar offers sandwiches, pizza and salads to be enjoyed poolside. Turtle Shack Grab a bite and spend some time at the pool! Click HERE for our Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Old Key West Resort! Caribbean Beach Resort When Caribbean Beach Resort received its aforementioned makeover, the dining options received a makeover, too. Caribbean Beach offers five dining options for guests. Centertown Market is the Resort’s primary Quick Service location. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and serves up classic favorites like burgers and chicken strips alongside Latin- and Caribbean-inspired dishes such as Yucca and Jerk Chicken Bowls, a Rum-Mango Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwich, and Fish Tacos. Centertown Market Tucked inside this large eatery you’ll also find the Centertown Market Grab & Go filled with baked goods like morning pastries and cupcakes, quick bites like sandwiches and salads, and a coffee bar serving hand-crafted beverages. Centertown Market Grab ‘n Go Spyglass Grill is your other — much smaller — Quick Service option. Though you’ll find some seating, it’s primarily a walk-up window for grabbing a quick Caribbean-inspired breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Grab a bite! While we’ve enjoyed some tasty meals here, its primary purpose is providing a place to eat for guests closer to the Trinidad area of this sprawling Resort. Sebastian’s Bistro is the Table Service restaurant at Caribbean Beach Resort. It features an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal! Sebastian’s Bistro The family-style dinner served here is inspired by Caribbean and Latin cuisine. Sebastian’s Bistro Banana Cabana is NOT your average pool bar! Sure, you can grab a tropical frozen drink to bring to the Fuentes del Morro pool. Banana Cabana But you can also stay put for quite a while to enjoy some appetizers (like Caribbean Pull-Apart Rolls or Jerk Chicken Wings), a full entrée, or some seriously scrumptious Pineapple-Coconut Bread Pudding! Pineapple-Coconut Bread Pudding All this in a setting complete with plenty of seating (including swing chairs) in a shaded open-air setting complete with a steel drum chandelier. We LOVE it! We’ve got one more spot for you… Caribbean Beach is one of the few Resorts with its own Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea kiosk. And this one is conveniently located at the Resort’s Disney Skyliner Station! Joffrey’s at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Grab your cuppa joe before hopping onto a Skyliner gondola to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios! Click HERE for the Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! Results First, we’re going to warn you — Old Key West has slim pickings, especially for counter service meals. However, you’re not far from Disney Springs, which has a ton of dining options. And if you are spending a lot of time out at the parks (or staying in a large villa so that you can prepare meals), this category might not be as important to you as others. If you plan on a vacation mainly at the resort and have no interest in Disney Springs, you may want to dine at the popular Olivia’s Cafe at Old Key West as it offers table-service for brunch and dinner. When looking at the variety of choices, Caribbean Beach wins this category. Also, guests staying at Caribbean Beach can take the Skyliner to several other resorts for more quick service options! Transportation Are there any transportation differences with these hotels? Both resorts offer bus transportation as well as one other mode of Disney transport. Old Key West is just a boat’s ride away from Disney Springs Old Key West If you are driving to Walt Disney World or renting a car once you get to Florida, Old Key West offers the convenience of parking right in front of your villa. And with all the walking that you’ll do on vacation, this might be the right choice for your weary feet. This is especially helpful when traveling with grandparents, young children, or anyone with mobility concerns. Bus to Old Key West To all theme parks, you’ll have to take a bus. Caribbean Beach Resort Caribbean Beach Resort used to be limited to Disney Bus Transportation. Caribbean Beach Bus Stop sign And while guests can still find Bus service for several destinations, that all changed in a BIG WAY in 2019 with the addition of the Disney Skyliner, connecting EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios with four Disney Resorts. Disney Skyliner gondolas over Caribbean Beach Resort In fact, the Skyliner station at Disney’s Caribbean Beach is the HUB for the gondola system! Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station All three Skyliner lines come and go from the Caribbean Beach Skyliner station, and any transfers that happen from line-to-line occur at this station. Caribbean Beach Resort Skyliner Station From here, guests are able to travel directly to and from Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts, Disney’s Riviera Resort continuing to or from EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Find our Guide to Disney World Transportation HERE Results Again, this is an easy win…. And the win goes once again to Caribbean Beach Resort, which has earned major bragging rights in this category thanks to the Disney Skyliner! The Winner! So, where do we think you should stay? Sorry, that decision has to be up to you. It depends on the people in your traveling party and what your plans are during your stay at Walt Disney World. If larger rooms or shopping at Disney Springs are important to you, opt for Old Key West. Welcome to Old Key West! You may also want to consider that Old Key West (except for three buildings) does not have elevators. If this is an issue for you, perhaps you should choose Caribbean Beach. Pick up souvenirs! If you’re looking for a convenient way to get to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, then Caribbean Beach might be the one to book! Overall, these are both wonderful resorts, although Caribbean Beach Resort definitely has bragging rights for lower cost as well as transportation and dining options. 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During your next Disney World trip, you might be surprised by how much construction you encounter! Cinderella Castle Right now, there’s a major project underway in the middle of EPCOT, and several hotels around the property are getting updates. We’re constantly noticing little refurbishments to keep things fresh and shiny, but soon, it looks like another construction project will begin in Magic Kingdom. During a visit to the park, we noticed that the moat around Cinderella Castle has been drained! It’s not completely dry yet, but it’s well on its way. Moat drained Why would they drain the moat? Well, one of the last times this happened was because Disney was doing construction on Cinderella Castle — painting and adding the decorations for the 50th Anniversary. Now that the anniversary celebrations are over, it’s time for those decorations to come down. Much of the water is gone We’ve already seen the giant 50th Anniversary medallion removed from the castle, but it will likely take a crane and some heavy-duty equipment to remove the large ribbons and gemstones on the castle spires. To get that equipment close to the castle, they typically need to drain the moat. We’re interested to see what happens next! So we’ll be on the lookout for some changes coming soon! We’ll keep you updated with all the construction once it begins and we’ll make sure to share plenty of photos of the castle after the fact. Stay tuned! Click Here to See How Cinderella Castle Has Changed After the 50th Anniversary! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you prefer the castle with or without the 50th decorations? Tell us in the comments! The post Something is MISSING From Cinderella Castle in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Planning a Disney World vacation can feel like a LOT. View of Contemporary shops and restaurants Between figuring out transportation, snagging your advanced dining reservations, and researching the complicated Genie+ system — it can feel overwhelming! Choosing a Disney hotel is certainly no different. There’s a lot to consider when deciding where to stay while you’re at Disney World, and if you don’t have all the info you might end up disappointed once you get there. So we’re looking at some of the reasons you might regret staying in certain Disney hotels this year. 1. Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Disney’s BoardWalk is conveniently located between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it’s a pretty popular Deluxe resort with some impressive amenities. But, it’s currently in the middle of a few construction projects. Boardwalk Lobby If you stay at this hotel, you’ll have to put up with construction in multiple areas of the resort. There’s a new table service restaurant coming to the BoardWalk — The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers. While this is set to open sometime in 2023, there is still a bit to be done before we get to enjoy this whimsical dining location. In the meantime, expect lots of construction sounds! Cake Bake Shop construction On top of this new restaurant being built, the hotel is undergoing some lobby and amenity overhauls that could also affect your stay. The bathroom in the lobby has been under construction for quite some time now, and the concierge lounge is closed for a little while longer as well. Bathrooms in the Lobby are under construction If your trip is late this year, all of these projects might not affect your stay — but keep them in mind when you’re planning! 2. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is Disney World’s premier Deluxe Resort — and that comes with a hefty price tag! But unfortunately, this hotel is also undergoing some major construction at the moment. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Currently, many of the buildings at this resort are getting refurbishments — so you’ll notice scaffolding, construction, and noises while you’re there. scaffolding In addition to these inconveniences, the walkway between Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom is currently closed. While you’ll still be able to get there by Monorail, if you were hoping to take advantage of this pleasant stroll on the way to or from Magic Kingdom, you won’t have the chance until sometime in late spring. MORE construction Furthermore, there are still parts of this resort that haven’t reopened since 2020. 1900 Park Fare previously offered buffet dining for breakfast and dinner — with characters — but it’s STILL closed. 1900 Park Fare is still closed So, overall, this is a fancy resort with a lot of amenities, but there are definitely some setbacks that you’ll encounter in 2023. 3. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort In case you haven’t had enough construction news, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is also undergoing a major overhaul. Disney is currently in the process of expanding this resort to include more Disney Vacation Club villas, which will bring new recreation and dining options. Polynesian Village Resort However, it’s not scheduled to finish until late 2024, so that’s a long time to deal with the construction! While work is being done on this new building, the walkway between the Polynesian and the Grand Floridan has a detour as well. Polynesian walkway Now, to get between the resorts, you’ll have to take a walk along a road that is less scenic than the previous stroll. 4. Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has a lot to offer — it’s a moderate resort with a few dining locations, it’s right next to Disney’s Riviera Resort (a Deluxe resort with some GREAT food options), and it’s conveniently located next to the Disney’s Skyliner. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort However, this resort is BIG. The buildings are very spread out, and it will take a fair amount of time to get around the resort. And, you guessed it, they are undergoing construction! Because this resort is so spread out, you might not notice it while you’re there. However, this does affect some of the dining locations on property. Sign for Spyglass Grill Spyglass Grill, is a quick-service restaurant that typically serves a hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But during construction, this location has changed its menu, so throughout the day you’ll only be able to get a grab-and-go meal. This cuts down on the convenient dining options you’ll have while you’re there! 5. All-Star Resorts Lastly, the All-Star Resorts are a collection of Value Resorts (Disney’s “budget” hotels). These hotels could be a great option if you are looking to stay somewhere on property without a hefty price tag, but it does mean sacrificing some conveniences. First, the food court dining isn’t bad, but it’s your only option and it’s nothing fancy. All-Star Resorts You’ll also be looking at smaller rooms, fewer amenities, and a more crowded resort. These resorts are popular with big groups — so they can sometimes feel loud and very busy. And don’t forget — the only transportation here are Disney buses, which can be inconvenient on its own. But add in the delays you’ll experience with all the added crowds, and it can be downright stressful. So across Disney World’s Resort Hotels, there are quite a few things to look out for when planning your vacation! A lot of construction is going on in 2023 that can have a big impact on your stay. Watch out for these inconveniences while you figure out what resort works best for you and your family. Click here to see a definitive ranking of EVERY Disney World Resort Hotel Planning a Trip to Disney World? 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Massive changes have been hitting Disney World left and right. Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle has changed now that the 50th Anniversary celebration is over, a hotel restaurant has reopened, and another hotel restaurant has gone through a big menu change. But now we’ve spotted some massive updates at an important Magic Kingdom construction project. Splash Mountain permanently closed in Disney World earlier in 2023, and it is currently in the process of being transformed into a rethemed attraction — Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The ride will be themed to the characters and stories from The Princess and the Frog and is expected to open in late 2024 at both Disney World and Disneyland (though Disneyland’s Splash Mountain remains open at the moment). Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney In mid-March, Disney announced that a major change would hit Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in the summer of 2023 at Disney World. This summer, fans will want to stop by the site to check out the tiara-topped water tower with the “Tiana’s Foods” logo that will be making its way to Magic Kingdom. While the water tower hasn’t appeared yet, during a recent trip to Magic Kingdom we did notice a BIG change here. Notice anything unique about the concept art below on the top of the mountain (above the drop point). ©Disney The old Splash Mountain featured a tree stump on top of the mountain, but you’ll notice that the stump is missing from the concept art above. And it looks like Disney has already taken some big steps to make that change happen. Construction as of late March During recent trips, we saw LOTS of construction work happening around the tree stump area. Older Construction Photo And on a later trip, we saw that the tree stump had essentially been REMOVED. Will you be visiting Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Major Change Hits Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do NOT wait — ALL Magic Key Passes are on sale again for Disneyland Resort and this could be your chance to pick one up! 100th Anniversary Sleeping Beauty Castle Earlier in 2023, Disney announced that Magic Key passes (the new annual passes to Disneyland Resort) would become available to purchase from time to time throughout the year. We saw sales open up a little later in January, but some pass types quickly sold out. For a while, the Inspire Key was the only one available to buy, but that has CHANGED. Disney announced that ALL 4 Disneyland Magic Key pass types would become available to buy today April 11th, 2023 so we made our way to the Disneyland website to check it out. Exclusive Magic Key Lounge These new Magic Key pass sales are being conducted online ONLY. You’ll visit the Disneyland website to check them out. Then it’s time to sit in a virtual queue until your turn arrives. ©Disney Our approximate wait time was over an hour! On April 11th, all 4 pass types were made available for new purchases. When we visited, all pass types were still available. ©Disney Here’s a breakdown of the pass prices: Inspire Key — $1,599 Believe Key – $1,099 Enchant Key — $699 Imagine Key (Only available for Southern California Residents living in zip codes 90000 to 9359) — $449 Magic Key Lounge If you want a new Magic Key pass, we highly recommend you purchase yours ASAP. Last time, pass types quickly started to sell out so NOW is likely the best chance you’ll have at getting the exact pass type you want (until new pass sales are opened up again in the future). Magic Key Reusable Straw Disney warns, “The quantity of passes and pass types available for renewal or purchase may be limited, and passes or a pass type may be unavailable from time to time or at any given time, or available only for renewals.” So grab your computers and get those Magic Key passes ASAP. For more Disneyland news, click here to see the NEW store announced for Disneyland Resort, or click here to get an update on the transformation of a hotel at Disneyland Resort. See a complete guide to Magic Key here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be buying a new Magic Key pass? Tell us in the comments. The post ACT FAST. ALL Magic Key Passes Are on Sale for Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Cancel your dinner plans tonight — we’re all going to McDonald’s instead! McDonald’s Happy Meal Our last-minute trip isn’t just because of the new Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry that McDonald’s announced (which is available at participating locations starting on April 12th). Nope, there’s ANOTHER reason to pay a visit to the Golden Arches soon, and it has to do with a popular show on Hulu! McDonald’s has new Happy Meal toys! The new toys are themed to The Masked Singer, which premiered season 9 in February of this year. ©McDonald’s In your next Happy Meal, you’ll get one of twelve new toys, which are all inspired by contestants on the show. ©McDonald’s Some of the options that you might get include T-Rex… ©McDonald’s …Peacock… ©McDonald’s …Miss Teddy… ©McDonald’s …Space Bunny… ©McDonald’s …and others! ©McDonald’s Each box contains one toy. The toys are little plushes with a loop attached to the top. ©McDonald’s According to Variety, these toys will be available until April 24th (or when supplies run out). So hurry to McDonald’s to grab your Happy Meal soon! You can watch all nine seasons of The Masked Singer on Hulu now. In other McDonald’s news, there’s a brand-new treat coming to the menu soon, and the company is looking into possibly using reusable packaging in an attempt to address growing environmental pressures. Don’t forget the fries! Stay tuned to DFB for more foodie updates! We Made a “Disney CEO Bob Iger Celebrity Meal” at McDonald’s. Here’s What’s In It. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a fan of The Masked Singer? Let us know in the comments! The post McDonald's Has NEW Happy Meal Toys! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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. Who doesn’t love a good bargain? Especially when you’re prepping for your next Disney vacation. Where are you traveling this year? We’ve searched Amazon to bring you the latest Disney deals, and we’ve found some unique items to share with you! We’ve compiled a list of Disney deals you can find on Amazon right now to get you through your next Disney parks vacation. Let’s take a look at everything we found! Check out this Disney Mickey Mouse Wireless Charging Pad! ©Amazon Mickey Mouse Wireless Charging Pad The coolest things about this wireless charging pad are it comes in different Disney designs and fully charges a phone in less than 3 hours. Click here to shop the Disney Mickey Mouse Wireless Charging Pad The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! ©Amazon You can have your very own copy of The Story of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder right in your own home. The hardback book comes packed with stories showcasing the company’s history and legacy and gives you a rare look at Disney concept art and photos! Click here to shop The Story of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder Find yourself really craving a Mickey waffle? Now you won’t have to for long! ©Amazon We found the Golden Malted Waffle and Pancake Flour just like what they use in the parks! The Carbon family’s patented mixture of wheat, flour, and cornmeal blended with premium malt and natural flavorings will bring you those ideal, golden, crisp waffle cakes. For full effect, we highly recommend baking in a Mickey-shaped waffle maker. Click here to shop Carbon’s Golden Malted Waffle and Pancake Flour Are you ready to rock the dots with Minnie Mouse? Well now, you can MATCH! ©Amazon We’re all about finding the latest Loungefly designs but when we saw this one on Amazon, we couldn’t pass it up! This Loungefly mini-backpack draws inspiration from Minnie Mouse’s Bow and Ears and we just know you’ll be a hit with her at your next meet-and-greet photo! Click here to shop the Minnie Mouse Loungefly Mini-Backpack If you’ve ever had trouble tracking down your luggage, we may have just found the most adorable solution for you! ©Amazon American Tourister has brought us this amazing Disney Luggage Tag and now we can’t stop smiling back at Mickey Mouse’s full-faced grin. These rubber-molded ID tags are a great find that will keep your luggage identifiable among all Disney fans. They even have a few more designs like Minnie Mouse, Cheshire Cat, and even Cinderella’s Glass Slipper. Click here to shop American Tourister Disney Luggage Tags Disney World’s 50th anniversary has ended, so the special anniversary merchandise is selling out quickly! ©Amazon The Disney Doorables 50th Anniversary Collector Set is truly a find! This set comes with 12 small figures each in their best 50th costumes. Each Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, or Daisy figure’s theming will be inspired by classic park attractions like Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, Mad Tea Party, or “It’s A Small World” and be accompanied by a mystery figure in each set. Will you be able to collect them all before they disappear? Click here to shop Disney Doorables 50th Anniversary Collector Set If you love family game nights AND Disney, we’ve got the perfect thing for you! ©Amazon Funko’s Disney Happiest Day Game is a board game based on the Magic Kingdom park. This 3D board game features a Cinderella Castle that Tinker Bell “flies” over, familiar park characters as tokens, and is sure to be hours of fun shared by you and your family. It’s a great game to play before your Disney trip or after you’re home to relieve all the memories and magic together. Click here to shop Funko Disney Happiest Day Game WOW! That was quite the “round up” of Disney fun to add to your day at home or in preparation for your next Disney park visit. Be sure to stay tuned with us here at DisneyFoodBlog for the latest Disney updates as things tend to change constantly! HURRY! Disney’s New Collection Is Already Starting to Sell Out Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve seen some pretty unique Disney merchandise lately. Yellow Quilted Ears From a 100th anniversary CAR to a hat that doubles as a Simba plush, there are plenty of ways to show off your fandom. Earlier this week, adidas released a new pair of shoes, and they are perfect for the superhero fans among us. Yesterday, adidas Basketball shared the release of their new Ant-Man basketball shoes on Twitter. In collaboration with Anthony Edwards, whose long-time nickname is “Ant,” adidas released these new “energy-returning” basketball shoes that feature Lightstrike cushioning and a BOOST midsole to give you the agility and speed of Ant-Man himself. There are also removable patches with options like the Ant-Man logo, the Marvel logo, and Anthony Edwards’ signature logo. ©Marvel If you’re a fan of Ant-Man and need a new pair of basketball shoes, you can pick up a pair today! Click here to get this pair of Ant-Man sneakers for yourself We’ll keep an eye out for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be adding these Ant-Man shoes to your collection? Let us know in the comments below! The post A NEW Marvel-Themed Adidas Collab Is Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Visiting Disney World is one big, giant, MASSIVE…excuse to take photos! Cinderella Castle Seriously though, you’ll see people taking pictures all over the parks. Pictures of rides, snacks, restaurants, the parade, the fireworks, and more. But most commonly, you’ll spot families snapping a photo in front of Cinderella Castle. And if you want to get the best possible Cinderella Castle pic…why not have it done by a professional? Disney World has just announced a new location for Capture Your Magic photo sessions in the parks — Fantasyland! That means your photo session could include Cinderella Castle, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Rapunzel’s tower, Prince Eric’s castle, Storybook Circus, Belle and Maurice’s cottage, outside Beast’s castle, around the Mad Tea Party, or many other locations. ©Disney A Capture Your Moment photo session is an experience you reserve in advance through the Disney World website, where you get a Disney PhotoPass photographer for a private photo shoot. It costs $99 and can include up to 8 guests. Once you check in and you’re escorted to your photo location, you’ll have about 20 minutes to take pictures. ©Disney Check-in for the new Fantasyland Capture Your Moment sessions will be located at Sir Mickey’s. If you’d like to reserve one of these experiences, reservations open on April 24th for photo sessions starting on May 1st. You’re guaranteed one photo location per session, but most sessions end up visiting multiple locations. As an added bonus to booking the Fantasyland package, Disney says, “You may even be able to visit a location beyond Fantasyland to capture photos, such as the Haunted Mansion or other spots in Liberty Square. Ask your photographer about available options and how long you’d have to capture photos at these locations.” ©Disney Keep in mind that photo downloads are not included in the cost of the session, but those with the Memory Maker add-on will be able to access their pictures at no extra cost. You can also choose to purchase the photos individually. We’ll keep you updated with any more details about Capture Your Moment, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See Our 35 Best Tips for Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever done a Capture Your Moment photo session? Tell us in the comments! The post There’s a NEW Place to Get a Private Photo Shoot in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Meet and greets gone wrong, hotel nights gone sleepless, and Disney World vacations gone stale. They’re here! Before you drop a lot of money to take your younger (and older) kids to the parks, watch THIS first. (Because it could very well SAVE your trip.) Check out our video below about What I Wish I’d Known Before I Brought My Kid to Disney World — Tips for Babies, Toddlers, & Teens 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 are your best tips for bringing kids to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: What I Wish I'd Known Before I Brought My Kid to Disney World -- Tips for Babies, Toddlers, & Teens first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Something NEW is coming to McDonald’s! We’re loving it. Over the past few months, we’ve seen McDonald’s debut NEW Happy Meal toys, we’ve taken a look at where you can get McDonald’s for cheaper, and we’ve even seen another fast food chain start up a snack war with McDonald’s. But now we’ve got news about a NEW thing coming to this popular fast food spot! For a limited time only, you will soon be able to grab a Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry at participating McDonald’s locations! The snack will arrive just in time for spring. It features vanilla soft serve with “strawberry flavored clusters and crispy, buttery shortbread cookies.” ©McDonald’s According to Fox News 8, the snack will be available at participating locations starting April 12th. If you’re looking for it, you’ll find it on the Sweets and Treats part of the McDonald’s menu. But BE WARNED — McDonald’s has specified that this is only available at participating locations so you’ll want to check to see whether your local McDonald’s has it available. And remember that they’ll only be around for a limited time, so if you do want to try them, you’ll want to act fast. In terms of nutritional facts, it has 550 calories. You can visit the McDonald’s website to see all of the allergens and other details. Time for a Trip to McDonald’s? Will you be picking one up? Tell us in the comments below! For more McDonald’s news, click here to see 2 new menu items revealed for McDonald’s earlier this year, or click here to see our “Disney CEO Bob Iger” celebrity meal from McDonald’s! Click here to see how your McDonald’s meal could look DIFFERENT soon Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this snack? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Limited-Time Snack Announced for McDonald’s first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Becoming a Disney World Annual Passholder is a bucket-list dream for many. Annual Pass There are plenty of perks to being an Annual Passholder, too. — from getting to go to the parks whenever you want (as long as you have a park pass reservation!) to discounts on dining, hotels, and so much more. But, there might be some Annual Passholder perks you don’t know about — so let’s find out how you can use them ALL to your advantage! There’s nothing like walking into Disney World as an Annual Passholder for the first time. It’s a dream for many Disney fans, and an Annual Pass comes with more than just entrance to the parks. Being a passholder means special events, treats, discounts, and more, and we’re filling you in on all the perks of being one! Theme Park Access Of course, access to the four main Disney World theme parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios is the biggest perk to being a passholder. Keep in mind, though, that in most cases you’ll still need park pass reservations to visit. Cinderella Castle As of April 18th, 2023, Disney World Annual Passholders will be able to visit the Walt Disney World theme parks after 2PM without a Park Pass reservation (with some exceptions.) Tree of Life BUT, if an Annual Passholder wants to go to Magic Kingdom on Saturdays or Sundays, they’ll need a park pass regardless of what time they want to visit. Free Parking Standard Parking is included at all the theme parks, and you can upgrade to Preferred Parking for an additional fee if you want a spot a bit closer to the entrance. Hollywood Studios parking This can come in handy if you plan on driving to Disney World, and since many Annual Passholders are locals, it helps cut down on some additional costs normally associated with your trip. Park Hopping People with standard park tickets have to pay a bit more if they want the ability to Park Hop — or switch to a different park after 2PM. But for Annual Passholders, Park Hopping is included with the pass! Annual Pass So, if you want to start your day in Magic Kingdom and end it at EPCOT, you can hop over to EPCOT anytime after 2PM (as long as you’ve scanned into Magic Kingdom first!) You could even hit all four parks in one day. Keep in mind that park pass reservations are still required, so make sure you’ve reserved the park you want to start at first. Discounts Annual Passholders get discounts on a TON of different things throughout Disney World. You can receive up to 20% off your purchase at select restaurants throughout the parks and hotels — though alcohol is not included and there are some exceptions like third-party operated spots, EPCOT festival booths, and a few others. YUM Not only that, but passholders can get up to 20% off their purchase of select merchandise! This can be a great way to grab some of the latest Disney gear without breaking the bank, and even if you don’t plan on buying anything on your trip, it’s nice to know that the discount is there if you need it. 100th Anniversary merchandise in Disney World Oh, and did we mention you can also save on hotels?! Disney often runs deals for passholders — meaning you can save a TON on your hotel stay. We’ve seen offers for as much as 35% off your entire stay, which can really make a difference when you’re shelling out the big bucks for a Disney World hotel. Exclusive Food & Merch Annual Passholders also have access to exclusive food items! We’ve seen secret passholder drinks at Joffrey’s, EPCOT festival booths, and even secret passholder-only chocolate. You might have to flash your Annual Pass or My Disney Experience app to get them, but you’ll feel pretty cool while you do it. Passholder Frozen Lemonade Plus, if you Mobile Order, your pass is already connected to the app so you don’t even have to worry about it! Mobile Order Not interested in exclusive food? Don’t worry, there might be exclusive merchandise around the parks and resorts if that’s more your speed! There are passholder exclusive MagicBands and even EPCOT festival merchandise. You can even shop passholder-only merch online! Ride Previews Disney World is constantly changing and there’s almost always something new to see or do! With the openings of huge new attractions at Disney World — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and TRON Lightcycle / Run — Annual Passholders got to preview the rides before they were officially open! TRON Lightcycle / Run It may not happen for every new ride opening, but from our experience, it’s one of the best ways to get to ride a new attraction! Disney usually sends emails or notifications out with information about ride previews, but it’s up to you to try and snag one, as not all passholders will get the chance. Cosmic Rewind We’ve recently seen Disney use a virtual waiting room for Annual Passholder ride preview registration where you can choose a date and time to experience the new ride, but from what we’ve seen — not every passholder is able to get one as they go FAST. When a new ride is close to opening, keep an eye out for that email in case Disney gives passholders the opportunity for a preview. Passholder Entrance You’ve probably been thrown off-guard by the long lines of people trying to scan into the parks to enter, but passholders usually don’t have to worry about that — thanks to the exclusive entrance! You’ll find them at each Disney World park, and depending on the time of day you might get to avoid a line altogether. Annual Passholder Entrance But, just because there’s a special entrance doesn’t always mean it’s your best bet — we’ve seen the passholder entrance line be even longer than the regular ones. It makes sense since there are usually only one or two passholder entrances but there are plenty of regular turnstiles for people to go through. Peace of Mind As much as we love Disney World, we know that it’s not necessarily a relaxing vacation for many people. You’ve spent a TON of dough to be there and you probably want to get your money’s worth, which can make you feel like you need to see and do everything. We’re talking rope drop to park close, every ride, all the best restaurants, and more. Spaceship Earth in EPCOT But, that takes a LOT of work and it’s extremely exhausting. Having an Annual Pass often means you’re more relaxed when you’re in the parks since you’re not worried about seeing and doing everything. You can come back to the parks all year long and check it out the next time. Taking the time to really enjoy yourself and see the little things or something you might not normally do can make the parks that much more magical. Tower of Terror For people who find themselves anxious on trips to Disney World, getting an Annual Pass can totally change the game. Want to just head to the parks for dinner? Why not?! What’s that, you don’t have a plan? Totally fine — just enjoy the parks as they are since you can have a planned trip the next time around. Main Street Train Station Disney World Becoming a Disney World Annual Passholder is a commitment and one that clearly comes with a lot of benefits. Only you can determine whether or not it’s right for you, but we hope you have a better idea of what being a passholder means. Disney has paused and resumed the sale of passes multiple times recently, but they are set to go on sale once again on April 20th — so mark your calendars! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more. 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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. As many of you probably already know, EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival is well underway. EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival Another thing that many of you probably already know is that Orange Bird is basically one of the unofficial mascots for the Flower and Garden Festival. You can find this guy seemingly EVERYWHERE — from merchandise to food items. A fan-favorite merchandise item in the parks is the Orange Bird Munchling! This Munchling features Orange Bird as a citrus-infused cupcake, and includes a tiny lil’ jar of honey on the side! Orange Bird Munchling We expected this guy to be popular, but not so popular that he would sell out EVERYWHERE. The Orange Bird Munchling is nowhere to be found at the Creations Shop or World of Disney, which is where we’d seen them before. There were plenty in stock, but they’re all gone now. Orange Bird Munchling Display No need to fret, though! The Orange Bird Munchling is still IN STOCK online! Yep, you can grab yourself a new Munchling friend from shopDisney. Orange Bird Munchling Since these are sold out in the parks, they could sell out online soon, too. If you’ve had your heart set on this guy, you might wanna grab him now! Click here to purchase the Orange Bird Munchling! Here at DFB, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, updates, and merchandise. We post about all things Disney every day, so make sure to follow along for more! Click the link below to check out MORE Disney merchandise we’ve seen online recently. Click here for more merchandise on shopDisney 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 do you feel about Orange Bird? Let us know in the comments! The post The HARD-TO-FIND EPCOT Festival Merchandise You Can Get Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for a NEW Marvel movie? Captain Marvel Within the past few months, Marvel has dropped some big films like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. And the summer will be full of Marvel fun thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, but another Marvel movie is on its way and we’ve got some exciting news! A brand NEW teaser trailer has dropped for the upcoming The Marvels movie (the Captain Marvel sequel) — check it out below!  The Marvels was originally set to be released on July 28th. But it was later delayed to November 10th. ©Marvel The Marvels will feature Brie Larson as Captain Marvel and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau. Iman Vellani will also appear as Ms. Marvel. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie will feature “a story in which every time these three heroes use their powers, they switch places.” ©Disney So mark your calendars for November 10th and get ready to catch a new Marvel film in theaters. For more movie news, click here to watch the new trailer for the Peter Pan & Wendy film coming to Disney+, and click here for the latest Indiana Jones movie trailer! Want MORE trailers? Watch the trailer for ‘Ahsoka’ here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about the trailer for this new film? Tell us in the comments. The post NEW Trailer Released for Marvel Studios’ “The Marvels” — Watch It Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2023 Star Wars Celebration has come to an end. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We learned that a popular Star Wars ride is getting an update next year, three new Star Wars films are on their way, and we got tons of news on some of the new series coming to Disney+ soon. So what can we expect from the next celebration? While we don’t know the details yet, we do know where it’ll be taking place! Disney has announced that the 2025 Star Wars Celebration will be taking place from April 18th-20th at Makuhari Messe in Japan! This celebration last took place in Japan in 2008, and many other countries have hosted it since. This year’s celebration took place in London, England, so if United States-based fans are planning to go to this next celebration, they may want to start planning now. ©Star Wars Tickets are not yet on sale and it hasn’t been announced yet when they’ll be available. However, we’ll bring that information right to you when it’s available if you stay tuned to DFB! See everything released about Disney’s new Ahsoka series right here! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) for Breakfast at the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you surprised by this announcement? Tell us your thoughts below! The post Why 'Star Wars' Fans Need To Start Planning for 2025 NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article