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The one thing that we love about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is that some of the food and snacks are really quite inventive. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Some of those foods are real standouts, too, like the Ronto Wrap, the Cold Brew Black Caf, Blue Milk, and Kat Saka’s Kettle popcorn. Well, now, a NEW snack has arrived and it may look familiar. That’s because it’s similar to Rey’s bread from Star Wars: A Force Awakens. The new snack seems to be based on the Polystarch portion bread from A Force Awakens. In that movie, Rey would trade salvage for portions of that bread — it’s also been mentioned in other Star Wars media. The recipe appeared in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook and was made with vegetable oil, wheat flour, instant oats, sugar, baking powder, dry seaweed flakes, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and water. Here’s what it looked like in the movie: ©Disney The new snack we found in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is called Polystarch Puffbread, and as you can see, it looks VERY similar to Rey’s bread. Looks like Rey’s bread The texture of this was sort of like a croissant on the bottom with a hard cookie-like texture on the top. VERY different. It doesn’t LOOK all that appetizing, but it’s actually quite good. It’s like two things in one It was pretty tasty, though. The pastry itself was nice and soft with hints of cinnamon — we’d say its overall flavor was sweet. The top of the bread was flakey. It sort of reminded us of the Mexican sweet bread pan dulce. If this is what Rey was living off of, we don’t blame her! Inside You can find this sweet snack at The Milk Stand for $5.99. It’s probably one of the more unique Star Wars snacks you can find in the parks, so it’s totally worth picking up and trying for yourself. This treat hasn’t made its way over to Disney World, so for now, it’s only available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. However, if it does make its way to Florida, we’ll be sure to let you know. Here’s Where To Find the Best Coffee in Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you try this snack? Let us know why or why not in the comments! The post Everyone Wants To Know If This New Disney Bread Is Gross. It Isn't. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you think heading to Disney Springs just for a cookie is wild, you have probably never been to Gideon’s Bakehouse before. YUM From massive gooey cookies and decadent slices of cake to edible cups of FROSTING — we have a hard time resisting the treats at this spot. This weekend, Gideon’s released some limited-time flavors, so of course we had to make our way over to Disney Springs to see for ourselves. This weekend only, Gideon’s Bakehouse has TWO new desserts — the Cream Cheese Stuffed Sugar Cookie and the Easter Carrot Cake, so we stopped by to take a look. And inside, the cream cheese frosting was delicious! It was light and fluffy and we loved the creamy texture it added to the cookie. cream cheese filling This cookie was delicious, but it BROKE three major some cookie rules! The dough for this cookie is “uninterrupted” meaning it’s just the regular base dough that Gideon’s uses for many of its cookies. Usually, there are chocolate chips in there so this is the first time that you can try it “naked”. The cookie is stuffed with cream cheese. Florida is hot and usually Gideon’s doesn’t like to make cookies that can be less than perfect if they don’t get eaten right away. The Instagram post announcement for these treats notes that the cream cheese icing inside likes to stay room temperature and people are encouraged to eat the cookie right away. This is a fairly simple cookie, and if you know Gideon’s, you know that simple is not their style. Nevertheless, we really enjoyed this cookie! A look inside Overall, this cookie is not very sweet, which we thought was perfect for a hot Florida day. But, if you’ve got a major sweet tooth, you might want to grab something else — and trust us, there are plenty of good options to choose from here. If you’re interested in the Easter Carrot Cake, it’s also only available this weekend, so make sure to stop by soon! Easter Carrot Cake We’ll continue to bring you the latest Disney food reviews, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see our Gideons Bakehouse cookie BRACKET 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! Will you be heading to Disney Springs this weekend to try this new cookie? Let us know in the comments below! The post Hold Up! This BRAND NEW Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie Is Completely UNHINGED. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are VERY busy in Disney World right now — a LOT is going on in the parks. Cinderella Castle A lot of that activity is happening in Magic Kingdom, where TRON Lightcycle / Run just opened and the Happily Ever After fireworks have returned! But Spring Break has also brought a TON of people to Disney World (the crowds and wait times are no joke). It’s no wonder that we’re seeing Genie+ at its highest price ever, but also selling out VERY early in the day for multiple days. So will that be the case next week? Let’s take a look at park hours and park pass availability for next week and see. Magic Kingdom Park Hours Magic Kingdom is open from 9AM-11PM on April 9th-15th. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours are on April 12th from 11AM-1PM. EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT park hours are from 9AM-9PM on April 9th-15th. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours are on April 10th from 9PM-11PM. Hollywood Studios Park Hours Hours for Hollywood Studios are from 8:30AM-10:30PM from April 9th-15th. ©Disney There are are no special events at Hollywood Studios next week. Animal Kingdom Park Hours Park hours for Animal Kingdom are from 8AM-8PM on April 9th-15th. ©Disney If you’re a Disney World hotel guest, you can enter the parks 30 minutes before the official opening time with Early Theme Park Entry. Park Pass Reservation Availability Park pass reservation availability is dependent on whether you’re a guest with theme park tickets, a Disney World hotel guest, or if you’re an Annual Passholder. For visitors with Theme Park Tickets, all four parks are available next week. ©Disney For those staying at select resort hotels, Hollywood Studios is sold out for April 10th. ©Disney Disney World uses a different calendar to track park pass availability for Annual Passholders. For those with an IncrediPass, Magic Kingdom is sold out on April 9th, 11th, and 12th. ©Disney For those with a Sorcerer Pass, Magic Kingdom is also sold out on April 9th, 11th, and 12th. ©Disney Those with a Pirate Pass are blocked out from ALL dates next week. ©Disney The same goes for those with a Pixie Dust Pass: the entire week is blocked out. ©Disney That’s everything you need to know about park hours and park pass availability in Disney World next week. If you haven’t made those park pass reservations yet, we suggest doing that as soon as possible! Note that availability can and does change often, so be sure to check that if you’re visiting the parks next week! We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! 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 in Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Magic Kingdom is SOLD OUT For Some Disney World Visitors Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Meeting our favorite characters in Disney World can feel like a magical experience. Mickey and Minnie at Cinderella Castle Whether you are visiting the Great Goofini at Pete’s Silly Sideshow or are dining with Donald in his Safari attire in Tusker House, meeting Disney characters is a ton of fun. But sometimes you don’t need to wait in line or spend a ton of money on a character meal to have one of these fun interactions. Did you know there is a Disney Princess in Magic Kingdom who greets guests in a secret location? Over in Liberty Square, one of the six lands in Magic Kingdom, Princess Tiana is greeting guests — but you might be walking right by this spot! Liberty Square Occasionally, you can find her looking out of a window in Liberty Square, waving hello to her fans. We saw her last night around 5PM — but she doesn’t have a schedule, so you’ll have to get lucky! Princess Tiana She is pretty high up in that window, so she might not be able to have a conversation with you — but she was very appreciative of the greetings from visitors below. Princess Tiana Earlier in the day, Tiana was greeting guests over at Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland — and it was an 80-minute wait to see her! So, if you are hoping to say hello to this Disney Princess but don’t want to wait in a long line, keep an eye out for her appearing in Liberty Square. This experience is not listed in the My Disney Experience app and there is no confirmed time as of yet, but occasionally you can spot her in the window above the Liberty Square Ticket Office. We’ll keep an eye out for any updates on this character interaction, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Find out where to meet 8 incredibly RARE Disney characters here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen Tiana in this Liberty Square window yet? Let us know in the comments below! The post You’re Walking Right by This HIDDEN Character in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lean in close friends, we have a sad (and hunger-inducing) Disney story to tell. Inside Landscape of Flavors In the Most Magical Place on Earth (a.k.a. Disney World), you’ll find the oh-so-colorful Art of Animation Resort and its equally as colorful Landscape of Flavors food court. The food court is beautifully decorated with callbacks to some of Disney’s most popular films (really, take a second to check out those designs), but its food menu has changed dramatically over the years. Did you know that you could once get tandoori chicken thighs here with NAAN bread?! It’s true, folks. So grab a tissue (and a snack) and join us for this sad tale. The Landscape of Flavors That Once Was Once upon a time, there was a Disney World value resort food court that DARED to dream. It did not let the good value of its surrounding hotel rooms dictate its menu offerings and reduce it to serving only hot dogs and chicken tenders. NO. This food court had goals — it had the desire to be at the TOP, to be UNIQUE! And unique it was. Landscape of Flavors Back in early 2012, we here at DFB were savoring every detail released about Landscape of Flavors. At that time, the focus of the food court was customization, giving guests lots of “make your own” options to pick from. Salad Sides There was a make-your-own salad/soup/sandwich option, a “World Flavors” shop with things like Tandoori shrimp with naan bread… Tandoori Shrimp Landscape of Flavors …and Portuguese sausage… Tandoori Portuguese sausage. With pickled veggies, roasted butternut squash, wild rice, and naan bread. …a Pizza shop, a Burger shop (including the ICONIC surf and surf burger with a crab cake and fried popcorn shrimp, and a pastrami burger)… Surf and Surf Burger …plus GELATO. Not just one or two flavors of gelato though. This was a FULL ON GELATO BAR. GELATO There were other customizable things at breakfast, too, like a create-your-own fruit bowl option, create-your-own yogurt parfait, and a cereal BAR (no, not a joke). Choices from the cereal bar. Breakfast also featured a breakfast chicken burger with a Mickey-shaped egg (you gotta love it). Breakfast chicken burger with darling Mickey-shaped egg. And lunch/dinner had more customization with the make-your-own pasta area. Assembling the ingredients for my make-your-own pasta. I chose shrimp, peas and olives. You could even customize your own smoothie! Cast member making my smoothie. Truly, this food court was a sight to behold, full of customizable options. Back in 2012, we were truly impressed. The flavors here were bold, the ingredients were fresh, and many items were cooked to order right in front of you. The amount of customization was, honestly, staggering. But it had its downsides. With all that customization and fresh cooking, there could be a lot of waiting. For those who were not in a hurry, that might not have been a problem. But those with larger families ordering a lot of food at different stations could become easily frustrated. And we have a feeling that may have led us to where we are today. The Landscape of Flavors That Exists Today The current Landscape of Flavors offerings are but a shadow (if even that) of their former selves. Take breakfast, for example, gone is the chicken sandwich with a Mickey-shaped egg and other unique customizable options. Instead, you’ll find much more standard fare nowadays — a waffle platter, an omelet, scrambled eggs, your choice of cereal with milk, and a basic yogurt parfait with fresh fruit and honey granola. There’s nothing wrong with a good Mickey waffle, but it’s just not the same as some of the more unique creations from before. Character Waffles From Landscape of Flavors Lunch and dinner have also lost that intense sense of customization and uniqueness. Tandoori chicken remains on the menu, but the Tandoori shrimp and Portuguese sausage are gone. (Instead, you’ll find shrimp and grits and braised beef, as well as some other entrees.) Tandoori Chicken Pasta remains on the menu, but you’re limited to things like Pasta with meatballs or Chicken-Parmesan pasta. Menu March 2023 In terms of burgers, the current Benedict Burger is more unique than your standard fare (Grilled Signature-blend Burger with Canadian Bacon, Fried Egg, Hollandaise Sauce, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Toasted Brioche Bun), but the Surf and Surf and Pastrami burgers are long gone. The other burger options are much more “standard” — cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, and a grilled chicken sandwich. Hot food stations There are plenty of salads to pick from, but they’re not those uniquely customizable options from before. Greek Salad Gone is the gelato bar. You will find some great cupcakes here, to be sure, and other snacks, but they’re more along the lines of the “standard” eats you’ll find at Disney food courts. Pastries and Sweets Oh, old Landscape of Flavors menu, how we miss thee. Perhaps the customization and longer waits we experienced way back in 2012 were simply too much for this food court to handle with a full set of guests trying to quickly get their eats before scurrying to the parks or their hotel room. Perhaps the more elaborate menu items simply required too much effort for them to make sense financially. The pre-packaged snacks area Are some of the eats at Landscape of Flavors still tasty? Sure! During a 2023 visit, we found the Greek Salad to be surprisingly tasty. But the Tandoori chicken was lacking in flavor and spice. Is it the customizable paradise full of unique eats that it once was? Sadly, no. Now, it’s mostly made up of a few food stations with more standard eats, a pre-packaged food area, and the drinks/condiments station. There are some things on the menu that’ll go beyond your basic chicken tenders and fries, but it’s not quite as special as before. Landscape of Flavors What food court do you think reigns supreme in Disney World? Tell us in the comments. And be sure to drop us a comment if you ate at Landscape of Flavors back in the day when it was different. Landscape of Flavors 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! The 2023 DFB Guide to Dining in Disney World We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! 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 do you think about Landscape of Flavors? Tell us in the comments. 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Spending holidays in Disney World can be a really fun way to celebrate. Mr.. and Mrs. Easter Bunny in Magic Kingdom With Easter around the corner, Disney Resort Hotels get decked out for the occasion, there’s an adorable pop-up shop to check out at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, and you’ll get to try DELICIOUS treats that are only around for a super limited time! But, it can’t all be sunshine and rainbows. What happens when — eek! — you forget something critical during these celebrations? Well, fear not, because Disney can help — and in a really fun way! Easter Sunday is tomorrow, and if you’re staying at a Disney hotel and forget to pack an Easter basket — you’re in luck! At several Disney hotels, you’ll be able to make your own and customize it with some Disney goodies. At Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, we found a basket-making station right outside Calypso Trading Post. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort There are some pre-made baskets available, or create your own! There are bigger options available made with large baskets and stuffed with toys, or you can get a smaller set with items like coffee mugs, candy, and plushes. Easter Baskets at Calypso Trading Post At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we found a similar station for Easter baskets. There were some impressive-looking pre-made baskets in case you’d prefer the convenience, or you have the option to pick anything from the store to make it your own. This allows you to make one for any budget. Disney’s Contemporary Resort And if you’re staying at the Contemporary, Easter “Bunnies” will even deliver it to your door on Sunday! You get to choose a time between 6AM and 10AM for this complimentary service. What a way to wake up on Easter! Easter Basket Guide Over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we found more baskets at BouTiki. You have the option to purchase a pre-made version or make your own here as well. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort And in BouTiki, they even have some treats you won’t find at other resorts, like Hawaiian Host Alohamacs and Honolulu Cookie Company Shortbread Cookies. BouTiki Easter Baskets These are fully customizable, so you can choose between a basket for $7 or a reusable tote Disney bag for $1… Easter Baskets …and fill it with anything from candy to crayons to Easter plushes. Make it as big or small as you like! Easter Baskets pricing example This is a fun way to add a touch of Disney to your holiday, so make sure you check it out if you’re at Disney World this weekend. We found these at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, but they’re likely at many others so keep an eye out wherever you’re staying! We’ll continue to bring you all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see ALL the Easter treats you can get around Disney World 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. Will you be in Disney World this Easter? Let us know in the comments below! The post DON'T PANIC -- If You Forgot This Essential, Disney World Has You Covered first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You’ve been working hard this week, and you deserve a reward! Cinderella Castle What better way to treat yourself than by going on a little Disney-themed shopping spree? To help you out, we’ve found a few items on Amazon that we think you’ll love. Before you start your online shopping trip, do you have Amazon Prime? You can click the link below to sign up for a FREE trial so that you get free shipping on tons of items and save some cash. Now, let’s get to the deals! First, we found this Disney LEGO set, which features Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s Camping Trip. ©Amazon It’s meant for kids ages four and up, and it includes Mickey and Minnie mini-figures, a Pluto LEGO figure, sleeping bags, chairs, and a campfire with skewers. Click here to buy the kids’ Mickey Mouse LEGO set. If you’re going to Disney World soon, you’ll need to prepare for some unexpected weather. Rain and storms are common in Orlando, so make sure you’ve got a great raincoat! ©Amazon This one from Amazon is waterproof and lightweight, so it’s not a pain to carry around when you’re not wearing it. Plus it’s transparent, which means you can still see your cute Disney outfit while you’re wearing it. Click here to buy the raincoat. Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary right now, and you can commemorate the occasion with this Disney100 Mickey Mouse t-shirt. ©Amazon It comes in a few different sizes and colors. Click here to buy the Disney100 t-shirt. Another handy accessory to bring into Disney World is a fanny pack. Keep all your essentials close without having to lug around a backpack! ©Amazon This fanny pack from Amazon is perfect for a Disney trip because it has Mickey on the front. It measures 14 by 5 inches and has an adjustable waist strap. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse fanny pack. Any 90s babies out there? You’re gonna love this Star Wars Tamagotchi. You can take care of Grogu (AKA Baby Yoda) and play three mini-games along the way. ©Amazon The toy is meant for kids ages eight and up and comes with a silicone cover. Click here to buy the Baby Yoda Tamagotchi. Before you head out the door for your next Disney trip, make sure you grab this Star Wars luggage tag by American Tourister. ©Amazon It’s a rubber-molded ID tag with classic Star Wars characters on one side. Click here to buy the Star Wars luggage tag. Last but not least on our list is this Captain Hook Funko Pop! ©Amazon The villainous collectible is about six inches tall and features a tiny Tinker Bell as well, inside the lantern. Click here to buy the Captain Hook Funko Pop! 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! New Flower and Garden Merch! Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney merch news. Watch out! A big Amazon change might affect your next Disney trip! 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 of these Amazon deals are you adding to your cart? Let us know in the comments. The post 7 Amazon Deals for the Perfect Disney Shopping Spree first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Annual Passes are returning very soon, the newest roller coaster in Disney World is officially open, two nighttime spectaculars have returned and SO MUCH MORE. TRON Lightcycle / Run All the latest Disney news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. Check out all the big Disney news of the week in our latest DFB Guide Video!  By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Annual Passes are Returning, TRON is Open, Happily Ever After is BACK & More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This weekend, Star Wars fans from across the globe travel to Star Wars Celebration Europe. And, for one Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member, this weekend’s been on his calendar since it was first announced. View the full article

It’s been a wild run for Disney marathons this season. runDisney It seems like we were lacing up our sneakers for the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend yesterday, and themes were already announced for the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. But there’s still one more race this season to look forward to — and it’s right around the corner. The 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend starts Thursday, April 13th, and we have a first look at the merchandise! This year’s Springtime Suprise Weekend celebrates Pixar and the power of friendship, so get ready to see some of your favorite Pixar buddies! There are all kinds of new apparel featuring characters like Jessie, Dory, and Lightning McQueen, so let’s take a look. ©Disney The colors for this marathon’s merchandise are perfect for a springtime run! ©Disney You’ll also see lots of Finding Nemo “finisher” gear… ©Disney …as well as some with characters from Monsters’ Inc. ©Disney And what better way to celebrate friendship than with a new shirt featuring our pals from Toy Story? ©Disney There will also be other event products, like a limited edition pin set… ©Disney …as well as a new Loungefly backpack! ©Disney Don’t forget to pick up the new pair of Minnie Ears! You’ll also find some new CORKCICLE drinkware… ©Disney …as well as a new jacket to commemorate the event! ©Disney Can’t wait to score some of this new merchandise for the last run of the season? On April 13th, make sure to check the My Disney Experience app bright and early. Disney will be using a Virtual Queue for this shop and it will be the only way to access the shop on the first day of the Expo! We’ll keep bringing you all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Find out how to qualify for runDisney’s Coast to Coast Race Challenge here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you running in the Springtime Surprise Weekend? Let us know in the comments below! The post A NEW Pixar Merch Collection Is Coming SOON -- Get a Sneak Peek Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Artificial Intelligence has certainly captured our attention and imagination in 2023. While it has been in use in numerous applications for years (Have you ever asked Siri or Alexa a question and wondered how it can answer you? Or liked an Instagram Reel about Disney World and then realized Instagram is serving you up more and more Disney content? That’s A.I.), the release of chat-based A.I. tools has really resonated, and lots of folks are giving them a try for the first time. ChatGPT So, that got us wondering: How much information about Disney World can we get from chatGPT? First things first, if you don’t understand what artificial intelligence is, you’re not alone. So, I started out by asking chatGPT this question: “Explain artificial intelligence in simple terms.” Here’s what our computer pal had to say… Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of machines to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as recognizing speech, making decisions, and learning from experience. AI is achieved through the use of algorithms and mathematical models that enable machines to analyze data, identify patterns, and make predictions based on that data. These algorithms can be trained on large amounts of data, allowing the machine to “learn” and improve its performance over time. AI has the potential to revolutionize many industries and improve our daily lives in countless ways, from self-driving cars to personalized medical treatments. Oh hi, Wall-E! Alrighty, then. So, chatGPT and the other AI chat models are basically “predictive text” like you have pop up on your phone — or even in an email. The computer is making a guess — albeit a highly, highly educated one — at what text you want to see next. At least for now, when you’re asking questions of an AI chatbot, you do need to keep in mind that the model you are asking questions of has been “trained” on data that has a cut-off date. Here’s how chatGPT explained that to me, when I asked how up-to-date its information is: As an AI language model, my knowledge and information are based on the data that was available during my training period, which goes up to 2021. However, my algorithms and models have been designed to adapt and learn from new data and information provided to me, allowing me to generate responses based on the most recent and relevant information available. Therefore, while my knowledge cutoff is 2021, I am able to provide answers and insights on current events and topics based on the information and data available to me. Disney has long imagined a world with more artifical intelligence — in its movies and Disney Parks attractions. This gap was very evident when I asked a question about Bob Iger. chatGPT told me Iger was the former Disney CEO, and that Bob Chapek had taken over … but didn’t mention that Chapek was later fired and Bob Iger is back at the helm. So, I decided to ask about something that happened before 2021 — the ending of Disney World’s FastPass. The free FastPass+ program allowed guests to skip the lines for a handful of rides during a Disney World trip. It started in 1999 as a paper system that you used during your visit to the park, and evolved into a digital system that allowed you to reserve a few of your FastPasses even as much as 60 days out. Fastpass Kiosk The system was suspended in 2020 when the parks closed. And then, it never returned — it was replaced by the paid Disney Genie+ service and Individual Attraction Selections on Dec. 8, 2021. So… WHY did FastPass get the axe? Here’s what chatGPT had to say when I asked, “Can you explain why Disney World got rid of its FastPass system?” As of September 2021, Disney World has replaced its FastPass system with a new service called Disney Genie. Disney Genie is a free digital planning tool that helps guests plan their day at the theme park by providing personalized recommendations based on their interests, such as which rides to go on or where to eat. The decision to replace FastPass with Disney Genie was made to simplify the guest experience and to make it easier for guests to navigate the park. FastPass allowed guests to reserve a time to skip the line for a particular attraction, which created a separate queue and could lead to longer wait times for those who did not have a FastPass reservation. With Disney Genie, all guests will have access to the same planning tools, and the service will make real-time recommendations based on wait times and other factors, which should help to distribute guests more evenly throughout the park. Additionally, some attractions will offer a Lightning Lane option for an additional fee, which will allow guests to skip the line without a reservation. Overall, the move to Disney Genie is part of Disney World’s ongoing efforts to improve the guest experience and to make it easier for guests to navigate the park. ©Disney Now, I know some of you would disagree with chatGPT’s answer that the decision was made to “simplify the guest experience.” So, a follow-up question was in order. I asked, “Is Disney Genie+ easier for guests than the FastPass system?” Disney Genie+ is designed to be a simpler and more streamlined experience for guests than the previous FastPass system. One of the main advantages of Disney Genie+ is that it eliminates the need for guests to plan their FastPass reservations in advance, which could be a source of stress and confusion for some guests. With Disney Genie+, guests can make reservations for Lightning Lane access to certain attractions on the same day they visit the park, and the recommendations provided by the service should help guests navigate the park more efficiently. Additionally, the Lightning Lane access offered by Disney Genie+ is available for a flat fee per day, regardless of the number of attractions the guest wishes to visit, whereas FastPass required guests to choose a limited number of attractions to reserve ahead of time. However, it’s important to note that some guests may still prefer the old FastPass system, as it allowed them to secure reservations for popular attractions further in advance. Additionally, some guests may not want to pay the additional fee for Lightning Lane access to certain attractions, which could be a drawback of the Disney Genie+ system for some guests. Ultimately, whether Disney Genie+ is easier for guests will depend on their individual preferences and priorities. ©Disney So the A.I. recognizes that the fee for Genie+ (which has soared to $35 recently) may be a drawback for some people. I asked another question I know is on the minds of many FastPass stans, “Is Disney Genie+ just a way to increase spending by Disney World visitors?” Here’s what my algorithmically controlled friend had to say about that: Disney Genie+ is a paid service that allows visitors to skip lines and access shorter wait times for certain attractions at Walt Disney World Resort. While the service does come at an additional cost, it is ultimately up to individual visitors to decide whether or not they want to purchase it. Disney Genie+ may indeed lead to increased spending by some visitors, as they may choose to spend more time enjoying the attractions or shopping rather than waiting in line. Additionally, some visitors may be willing to pay for the convenience and time-saving benefits that come with Genie+. However, it’s worth noting that the service is not mandatory and visitors are still able to experience the park without purchasing it. Disney also offers a free version of the Genie service that provides personalized recommendations and itinerary planning, so visitors have multiple options to enhance their experience at the park. Overall, while Disney Genie+ does come at an additional cost, it provides a valuable service to visitors who are willing to pay for it, and it is ultimately up to individual visitors to decide whether or not it is worth the cost. A “training console” on the bridge of the Galactic Starcruiser. Are you noticing that these answers seem to be coming straight out of Disney World’s PR department? That’s not really a surprise — in order to provide the most accurate information, A.I. models are trained to look for sources such as company websites. So, we asked a question that might not be found on a Disney World website — “Is it worth it to pay for Genie+?” Whether it’s worth it to pay for Disney Genie+ depends on a number of factors, including how important it is to you to skip the lines for certain attractions, how crowded the park is, and how much you value the convenience of not having to plan FastPass reservations in advance. The cost of Disney Genie+ is a flat fee per day, which may be a worthwhile investment for guests who are looking to maximize their time at the park and ride as many attractions as possible. The Lightning Lane access provided by Disney Genie+ can help guests skip the regular standby lines for a selection of attractions, which can save significant time, especially during peak seasons when wait times can be long. However, it’s important to note that Disney Genie+ does not provide access to all attractions, and some of the most popular attractions may require an additional fee on top of the Disney Genie+ fee for access through the Lightning Lane. Guests should also consider that the cost of Disney Genie+ can add up quickly if they are visiting the park for multiple days, and may not be worthwhile for guests who are more interested in taking a more leisurely pace through the park and enjoying the atmosphere and shows. Ultimately, whether Disney Genie+ is worth it depends on your personal priorities and preferences. It may be worthwhile for some guests who are looking to maximize their time and access to attractions, while others may prefer to save the money and enjoy the park at a more relaxed pace. Tower of Terror Lightning Lane sign So far, so good, I guess. We’re getting basic information that tows the line of what Disney wants you to know about Genie+, with some acknowledgement that it may have drawbacks. Now let’s test the idea that chatGPT’s information is outdated by asking how much Genie+ costs. At the time of this writing, Disney World is using surge pricing to set the daily cost of Disney Genie+. It’s a holiday week, and Genie+ has hit its highest price ever — $35 per day. How much does chatGPT think it costs? As of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, the cost of Disney Genie+ in Disney World is $15 per person per day. This price includes access to Lightning Lane at select attractions throughout the day, allowing guests to bypass the regular standby lines and experience shorter wait times. However, please note that prices and offerings are subject to change, so it’s always a good idea to check with the official Walt Disney World website or app for the most up-to-date information on pricing and availability. OK, good job, chatGPT. Your pricing is outdated, but you warned us of that upfront. Finally, let’s ask, “Can you provide tips for using Genie+ in Disney World?” Certainly! Genie+ is a service that allows guests at Walt Disney World to access certain attractions with shorter wait times. Here are some tips for using Genie+ effectively: Purchase Genie+ as early as possible: Genie+ can be purchased on the day of your visit through the My Disney Experience app, but it’s best to buy it as early as you can. This way, you’ll be able to make your first FastPass selection right away. Plan your FastPass selections: Once you have Genie+, you’ll be able to make your first FastPass selection immediately. It’s important to plan which attractions you want to use Genie+ for in advance, so you don’t waste time deciding once you’re in the park. Use the app to check wait times: The My Disney Experience app will show you wait times for all attractions, so you can decide which ones you want to use Genie+ for. You can also use the app to check availability for Lightning Lane reservations. Don’t forget about individual Lightning Lane reservations: Some popular attractions, like Rise of the Resistance and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, require an individual Lightning Lane reservation in addition to Genie+. Be sure to check availability and make reservations early. Be flexible: Genie+ can make your park experience more efficient, but it’s important to remain flexible. If an attraction you want to ride has a short wait time, it may not be worth using Genie+ for. Similarly, if an attraction you want to ride has a long wait time, you may need to adjust your plans. Make the most of your day: With Genie+, you can make up to one Lightning Lane reservation at a time. Once you use that reservation, you can make another one. Be sure to make the most of your day by continuously making reservations and riding attractions. Overall, using Genie+ can be a great way to make the most of your time at Disney World. By planning ahead and being flexible, you can have a magical experience while minimizing wait times. Whoops! While the tips here are a bit generic but solid, chatGPT is describing Lightning Lane reservations as FastPass selections more than once. We’re a bit confused now. And we’re not getting many actionable tips — nothing about the 120-minute rule, what time you can start making Lightning Lane reservations, nor how to stack or modify them. Overall, chatGPT gave us pretty good information for the questions we asked it about FastPass and Genie+, but we won’t be using it to plan our trip anytime soon. If you need more information about using Disney Genie+, check out DFB’s step-by-step guide, as well as our video below! Keep following DFB for up-to-date Disney World planning info! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you used any of the AI chatbots? What did you think? The post I Asked an AI Chatbot Why Disney World Got Rid of FastPass. Here's What It Said. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration kicked off at the beginning of the year, and the party is still going strong. Mickey 100th anniversary statue in Disneyland Although we’re just starting to see some 100th anniversary things in Disney World, Disneyland is where the party is REALLY happening. There are all kinds of decorations throughout the park celebrating the big event PLUS Sleeping Beauty Castle got a SERIOUS makeover. Then there’s the merchandise, including a brand-new popcorn bucket we just got our hands on. This new 100th Anniversary Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket has been around for about a week now in Disneyland Park. It’s here! Look at it! It’s so shiny. We love this shade of purple, too. It certainly stands out. It looks more blue than purple in the sun Even better? Plenty of these popcorn buckets are available — at least for now. Plenty of ’em These tend to go quickly, though, so we would recommend grabbing one as soon as you can if you want it. You’ll find it at popcorn carts throughout Disneyland for $19.50 — you also get regular popcorn with that. You can also use it for inexpensive popcorn refills. Looking for more 100th anniversary things at Disneyland? Well, here’s a list of all the special food you can get, all the 100th merchandise you can find online, a way to celebrate at home (in case you can’t make it to the parks), and details about a special tour. Speaking of merchandise, new collections will continue to drop regularly — Disney is focusing each collection on a specific decade. The 40s collection arrives on April 17th. By the way, do you need a new graphic tee (uh, when don’t you need a new graphic tee!)? We’re dropping new Disney-themed designs! Click here to see ‘em! Here Are Our Best Downtown Disney Parking Tips 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 grabbing the new popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Check Out Disney's NEWEST 100th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen our fair share of characters in the Disney parks. Magician Mickey in Town Square Theater Of course, there are the classics like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto, and occasionally we see some less familiar faces like Mary Poppins or the Three Little Pigs. But, some extremely rare characters are coming to an exclusive event, and we’ve got all the details! Disney previously announced that a new Disneyland After Dark theme would be arriving at Disneyland this spring! Folks will soon be able to experience Throwback Nite. We’ve seen versions of this theme take place in the past, so we know they’ll be SO much fun. ©Disney But, we just learned some seriously exciting new details about the event thanks to Scott Gustin on Twitter! Throwback Nite will feature appearances from RARE characters like Mother and Father from the Carousel of Progress and the Tomorrowland Space Couple! Mother and Father! We got a look at the full guide and park map for the event, and we are loving the retro vibes! You’ll find plenty of useful info inside about where you can meet these iconic characters, when to catch the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks, and more. ©Disney In addition to Mother and Father and the Tomorrowland Space Couple, Dumbo, Hyacinth Hippo and Mademoiselle Upanova, and Mr. Morrow from Flight to the Moon will be making appearances as well! If you love meeting rare Disney characters, this sounds like a can’t-miss event! ©Disney Throwback Nite is only happening on two nights — April 18th and April 20th. Tickets on the 18th are $129 and are $145 on the 20th. Tickets are still available, so be sure to grab yours NOW if you want to see these rare character encounters. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more news from Disneyland, so stay tuned to DFB! These Are the BEST Restaurants in Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you heading to Throwback Nite? Let us know in the comments! The post How You Can Meet 8 Incredibly RARE Disney Characters first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There’s a lot of construction happening at the Disney World hotels right now…like a LOT. BoardWalk We’ve got a new DVC building under construction at the Polynesian Village Resort, room refurbishments happening on multiple buildings at the Grand Floridian, and multiple projects underway at Disney’s BoardWalk, including a new restaurant. But one of the smaller projects happening at the BoardWalk might cause some BIG problems. For quite a while now, the restrooms near the BoardWalk Inn lobby have been under construction. They’re blocked by small construction partitions and a plastic covering. Bathrooms still closed There’s also a sign in front of the restrooms noting that the closest bathroom options are either INSIDE Trattoria al Forno or near the Side Show Game Arcade. In order to access either of these restrooms, you’ll have to exit the main part of the hotel, go outside and downstairs, and walk a fair distance. They’re WHERE? Why is this a problem? Well, for starters these lobby restrooms are located right next to the Belle Vue Lounge. That means that there aren’t any easily accessible bathrooms for guests dining at that spot. Belle Vue Lounge Also, this could be a big issue for guests checking into the hotel who don’t yet have a room ready. Imagine lugging your bags out the lobby, down a ramp, and across the hotel property just to get to a restroom — especially if you’re trying to use the one INSIDE Trattoria al Forno, that would be a hassle. Trattoria al Forno So what’s going on? This bathroom renovation is part of a larger makeover at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. The lobby is set to get updates, and the rooms here are currently undergoing a refurbishment as well. We’re definitely excited about some of these upgrades, it would just be nice to have the bathrooms back open soon! Make sure to plan around this issue if you’re going to the BoardWalk soon. We’ll keep you updated on all the BoardWalk Inn construction, so stay tuned to DFB! The Disney World Hotel Update That Could Affect Your Next Trip — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever stayed at the BoardWalk? Tell us in the comments! The post The Tiny Disney World Hotel Closure that Could Suddenly Become a HUGE Problem first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have we got a tasty Easter update for you! Pineapple Lanai With Easter hopping in right around the corner, Disney is serving up a special holiday treat you have to know about! Available right now at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is the Easter Soft-Serve for $4.99. It’s pink vanilla soft-serve with toasted marshmallow flavors and topped with Easter sprinkles. The only problem with this dessert? It’s available for a VERY limited time, only until April 9th, so a lot of people are in serious danger of missing out on this tasty treat. If you’re lucky enough to be at the Polynesian Village Resort soon, be sure to stop by Pineapple Lanai. Easter Soft-Serve It’s a creamy vanilla soft serve with pretty subtle hints of marshmallow. Overall, it’s not too overpowering or overwhelmingly sweet. We thought the sprinkles added a nice texture. And, let’s be honest. They are ADORABLE. They’re little tiny bunnies and ducks! Easter Soft-Serve with Duck Sprinkles You get a pretty generous serving, too. We thought it was a good deal for the price! Easter Soft-Serve The only concern is that in this Florida heat, it can melt pretty fast, so you’ll have to eat quickly (and maybe grab lots of napkins). There are so many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose what to get? Not to worry! We’ve got your back! We have reviewed almost every snack at Disney World, and we have a series of DFB Guides with all the details! DFB Guide and Snacks Bundle Be sure to check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details. It makes for a great companion on your smartphone as you’re exploring the parks! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates! Check out a DOLE Whip LOUNGEFLY here! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! 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! Will you be trying this Easter treat? Let us know in the comments! The post The DANGER with Disney World's New Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney is known for telling stories, evoking emotions, and even providing some inspiration. Walt Disney And sometimes you want to have some of those motivating words of Disney magic front and center to serve as a little reminder and to sprinkle a little pixie dust in your everyday life. As much as we’d love to be able to visit the Disney parks every day, to have Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom in our backyard so we can experience that magic on a daily basis, our lives (and our wallets) can’t always accommodate that compulsion. So, instead, we infuse a little Disney magic in our every day lives with small reminders, like a souvenir from our last trip, recreating a favorite Disney meal or snack at home, and even listening to Disney music and soundtracks. Anything to help make our non-vacation lives a little magical. We understand that desire to be immersed in that transformative Disney experience (probably better than most). So, we’ve put together some of the best Disney quotes that you can put up in your home, your baby nursery, cross-stitch on your bath towels, or any place you’d like a little reminder and inspiration from Disney and their heartwarming films. Love for Little Ones Disney movies are filled with touching moments and little nuggets of knowledge that are perfect for the little nuggets in our lives! Though there seems to be an endless supply of cute sayings and love-filled sentiments to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to some of our favorites. Pooh says welcome back! “Sometimes the littlest things take up the most room in your heart.” – Winnie the Pooh “You are so precious to me, sweet as can be, baby of mine.” – Dumbo “Never grow up!” – Peter Pan “I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen.” – Winnie the Pooh Optimism The heroes and heroines of Disney’s films and shows come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, but one thing they all seem to have in common is their positive outlook and endless hope that everything will turn out in the end. From princesses to circus critters, they all seem to share that eternal optimism, so let’s take a look at some of our favorite hope-filled quotes. Howdy, partner! “If you keep on believing, the wish that you make will come true.” – Cinderella “Think happy thoughts.” – Peter Pan “Remember, you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.” – Snow White “Don’t just fly, soar.” – Dumbo “Reach for the sky.” – Toy Story Perseverance Though Disney films and shows are filled with magic, pixie dust, and wishes, perseverance is also a trait you’ll find in most films. Our favorite heroes and heroines dream and wish (and sing about it a lot), but you’ll also notice that they never give up. That determination and perseverance is a quality that we all admire, and we’ve collected some of our favorite phrases to bring that sentiment into our homes and lives. Mary Poppins in EPCOT “The difference between winning and losing is often not quitting.” – Walt Disney “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” – Mary Poppins “Today is a good day to try.” – Hunchback of Notre Dame “Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.” – Brave “Giving up is for rookies.” – Hercules “You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Winnie the Pooh “Even miracles take a little time.” – Cinderella “Sometimes the right path is not always the easiest one.” – Pocahontas Identity These beloved stories are more than mere entertainment. We get to see characters experience challenges, opportunities, achievements, and connections — and we get to go along that journey with them. Though few of us will win the “lost shoe lottery” and get a Prince and “happily ever after” in real life, we can relate to our favorite characters staying true to themselves in the darkest of times, and keeping their hope and faith alive with some determination, love, and support from their community, friends, and family (and sometimes furry sidekicks). These heroes are Incredible “Your identity is your most valuable possession. Protect it.” – The Incredibles “A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” – Hercules “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” – Mulan “Sometimes our strengths lie beneath the surface. Far beneath, in some cases” – Moana Generally Good Advice Disney films and characters may not be at the top of your list of places you look for good advice, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some gems hidden in there among the fun and sentiment. “If you don’t think, then you shouldn’t talk.” – Alice in Wonderland “Always let your conscience be your guide.” – Pinocchio “If you focus on what you left behind, you will never see what lies ahead! “– Ratatouille “Walt Never Said That!” Disney Quotes EVERYONE Gets Wrong And there you have it — some quotes you can use to add some magic to your every day life! Perfect for your office desk, your living room wall, or baby’s nursery! We’ll keep sharing interesting and fun Disney things you never knew and sharing them all here with you. So, be sure to come back for more! 62% of Disney fans polled got this trivia question wrong — do you know the answer? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did your favorite quote make our list? Tell us in the comments! The post 25 Disney Quotes for Baby's Nursery, Or Life first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The EPCOT transformation has been a years-long project (and if you’ve been to EPCOT, you’ve seen ALL the construction walls). Welcome to EPCOT Although a lot of the transformation is complete, including two new rides (Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind), even MORE is coming, including a new attraction based on Moana. Now, we have a BIG update about that attraction. Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana will be an immersive walkthrough experience that will take you through a “lush exploration trail” to “play with magical, living water.” Well, now, we have a look at some of that “magical, living water” because Disney posted a video of one of the attraction’s waterfalls. In addition, the attraction will also teach us about “the importance of the natural water cycle.” The Imagineering team has created a LOT of original pieces inside Journey of Water that will guide guests through the cycle of water. So it’s both fun and educational (which is the EPCOT way!). Journey of Water Concept Art © Disney Throughout the experience, you’ll see a lot of symbols and iconography from Moana, as well as see a huge Te-Fiti, just like in the movie. ©Disney So when will the attraction be ready for visitors? Well, Disney has shared that Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana is set to open in the fall of 2023, which isn’t really that far away. We’ll continue to keep an eye on the project’s progress and keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 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! Here Is The Latest Construction Update On Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the Moana attraction so far? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Major UPDATE on the ‘Moana’ Attraction in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of Disney adults have collections of Disney merch like Minnie ears, mugs, or spirit jerseys. Many of them even have Disney-themed bumper stickers on their cars. But we’re pretty sure no one’s taken it to THIS level before. Main Street, U.S.A. If you consider yourself to be a Disney adult or know someone else who fits that description, you’re gonna want to see this. The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the celebration has brought lots of new merchandise and experiences throughout the parks. If you’re looking to join in on the celebration in a HUGE way, Disney has just the thing for you — a 100th anniversary CAR. Forget the Minnie ears and popcorn buckets, Disney just took “collectible” to a whole new level. @Hyundai PR Newswire shared that Hyundai Motor America has announced a new concept car collaboration with Disney. It’s the exclusive IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept car shown off at the New York Auto Show to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary. In a first for the company, Hyundai collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering to develop the unique visual elements and entertainment that draw inspiration from Disney, such as special lighting effects and music. Are those FIREWORKS in the headlights?? @Hyundai According to Angela Zepeda, who is the Chief Marketing Officer of Hyundai Motor America, they are always on the lookout for new ways to connect with customers throughout their entire experience, and they draw inspiration from the magic of Disney to bring moments of happiness to their customers. @Hyundai Here are some of the features of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept Features: Gravity Gold Matte exterior color Disney-inspired wheel styles Disney100 Platinum Edition exterior badging Disney100 logo embossed on front seat headrests and center console Disney100 logo on the floormats Lamp screens with Disney sparkle animations across headlights and taillights Moon roof etching details with a touch of pixie dust Disney-themed intro on the interior screen upon turning the car on which features iconic Disney music, the Disney100 logo and pixie dust Interior synchronized light show featuring changing light modes (Details for the actual production model may vary.) @Hyundai There will be more information coming out later this year. We don’t actually know the price of this car yet, but we’re willing to bet that it’s more expensive than most souvenirs you can get in the Disney theme parks. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest on Disney and more! Click here to see the latest on Disney100. Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! PHOTOS: Sparkly NEW 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Inside Look at NEW 100th Anniversary Disneyland Fireworks Show Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What do you think about this collab with Hyundai and Disney? Leave us your thoughts below! The post This 100th Anniversary “Souvenir” Takes “Disney Adult” to a WHOLE. NEW. LEVEL. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, we’ve finally done it. We’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to. We put in the sweat, tears, and stained hands — you know, for science. Cinderella Castle We’re talking Disney World desserts! Not just any Disney World desserts, but the ones you just can’t stop thinking about. From chocolate to caramel to fruity treats and more, we’ve had our fair share so you can trust us when we say this is our list of the best desserts in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Dole Whip, Aloha Isle We start with a true classic, the ever-popular DOLE Whip. While you can find these at many spots outside of Magic Kingdom, sometimes there’s nothing better than grabbing one from Aloha Isle (in Adventureland), sitting near the Enchanted Tiki Room, and relaxing! Ain’t she a beaut? What is a DOLE Whip, you ask? Well, it’s a soft-serve, frozen treat that is perhaps most famously enjoyed in its pineapple flavor, though you can find other flavors of DOLE Whip in Disney World (or get it swirled sometimes with other flavors). You can opt for a DOLE Whip Pineapple, Vanilla DOLE Whip, Raspberry-Pineapple DOLE Whip Swirl, and more at Aloha Isle. Click here for a FULL LIST of DOLE Whips you can get in Disney World Cheshire Cat Tail, Cheshire Cafe Love a good pastry? Look no further than the Cheshire Cat Tail! This snack is made of a tail-shaped twisted pastry filled with chocolate chips and topped with squiggles of pink and purple icing. The pastry is full of wonderfully flaky layers, the chocolate flavors really come through, it’s wonderfully gooey, and it has just the right amount of sweetness! The Cheshire Cat Tail is an iconic Magic Kingdom snack Just be warned — this beauty has disappeared from the Cheshire Cafe menu in the past, sometimes making a limited appearance at other spots like The Lunching Pad or temporarily being replaced by other snacks. So just be sure to see if it’s available during your trip! Click here to see more about the snacks you can get at Cheshire Cafe! Wendell’s Bear Claw, Westward Ho For more delicious pastry fun, make your way to Westward Ho Refreshments in Frontierland for Wendell’s Bear Claw! This is a traditional bear claw (like the ones you have likely had at home) dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with hazelnuts. For those who aren’t familiar with it, a bear claw is a yeast-raised pastry like a type of Danish in a shape that resembles a bear claw. Wendell’s Bear Claw But be warned — this was introduced as a 50th Anniversary treat in Disney World. With the 50th Anniversary ending on March 31st, 2023, there’s a chance this delicious treat could go away soon. We hope that won’t be the case here, but we’ll be on the lookout for updates. What else can you snack on at Westward Ho? Click here to find out! Peanut Butter Cookie Pie, Main Street Confectionery The Peanut Butter Cookie Pie at the Confectionery is the stuff of dessert dreams. This treat is made with a Peanut Butter Cookie, Chocolate Frosting, and Peanut Butter M&M’s. Though it can be a hint on the dry side from the peanuts and peanut butter, the cookie is rich, soft, and dense, but not too sweet. Peanut Butter Cookie Pie It’s not overly sweet, it’s perfect for peanut butter lovers, oh and Annual Passholders can get a discount since it’s at the Confectionery?! Okay, this is a snack you do NOT want to miss! Click here to see what other sweet treats might be worth your cash (and calories) at the Confectionery Grey Stuff Cupcake, Be Our Guest If you want to try this iconic dish, head on over to Be Our Guest Restaurant (snag a reservation fast because those can be hard to come by!). There, you’ll be able to get a Dessert Trio that includes a chocolate tart with grey stuff, crisp pearls, and a white chocolate wafer. The Chocolate Tart with the Grey Stuff is part of the Dessert Trio Once upon a time, you could also get the Grey Stuff in cupcake form at Gaston’s Tavern, but sadly it has since disappeared from the menu. We can only hope that one day it’ll appear again so you can eat the grey stuff to your heart’s content without that hard-to-get Be Our Guest reservation. Want to make the grey stuff at home? Use this recipe! Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake, Liberty Tree Tavern The Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake is made of a Vanilla Toffee Cake, Chocolate Sauce, and Vanilla Ice Cream, and yes it’s every bit as good as it looks. Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake It’s melty, the chocolate and ice cream soaks into the cake making it incredibly moist, and it perfectly balances simple flavors with wonderful textures. Though it is VERY sweet, we could eat 10 of them in one sitting. We’re not joking. It’s THAT good. Click here to see a FULL review of the meal at Liberty Tree Tavern Tiramisù Cannoli, Tony’s Town Square The Tiramisù Cannoli at Tony’s Town Square has a house-made filling with hints of espresso, chocolate, and mascarpone cheese! Tony’s Town Square It may sound like a super simple dessert compared to the other items on this list — but sometimes simple is exactly what you need! Coconut Bar with Pineapple Basil Compote, Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen Allow us to introduce you to the wonderful Coconut Bar with Pineapple-Basil Compote and Vanilla Cream. This tasty treat is made with a Vanilla Chiffon Cake with Coconut and Lime-White Chocolate Ganache. Coconut Bar with Pineapple-Basil Compote and Vanilla Cream Aside from being a treat for the eyes, it’s a treat for your stomach too! The coconut flavor is delicious (we wish it had even MORE of that flavor!), and it all tastes very real (not artificial). Click here to see what other items you might not be able to resist at Skipper Canteen! Cinnamon Roll, Gaston’s Tavern The Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern is iconic and HUGE (totally big enough to share — if you want to that is!). Some might still miss the old cinnamon roll from Main Steet Bakery, but we think Gaston’s is a snack worthy of your love and adoration. Cinnamon Roll It can have a bit more of a maple flavoring to it but as long as you’re okay with that, this is a snack we think you’ll be happy to dig into. LeFou’s Brew, Gaston’s Tavern While at Gaston’s Tavern, don’t forget to order the tavern’s signature drink — LeFou’s Brew! This drink is made with Frozen Apple Juice with a hint of Toasted Marshmallow and topped with All-Natural Passion Fruit-Mango Foam. Le Fou’s Brew It has a few different and unique flavors mixed in there, and depending on your taste buds it could be a big hit or a miss. Citrus Swirl, Sunshine Tree Terrace Need another cool treat to beat the heat? Grab a Citrus Swirl! Though this beauty is located just a few hops away from its cousin, the DOLE Whip, it often gets overlooked and we simply cannot stand for that any longer. Citrus Swirl is BACK Made with an Orange “Slush” (a.k.a. Frozen Orange Juice and Vanilla Soft-Serve, this is a cool, refreshing, tart and sweet, creamy, and fruity treat. It’s got it ALL. Nutella Fruit Waffle, Sleepy Hollow Refreshments If you love waffles, fruit, and hazelnut/chocolate spread, the treat you NEED is in Magic Kingdom. The Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich (a.k.a. Nutella waffle sandwich) is ridiculously good! This snack comes with a large waffle that has been filled with strawberries, bananas, blueberries, and chocolate hazelnut spread. There’s fruit in there so it’s totally healthy, right?? Fresh Fruit Sandwich It can sometimes be a bit too big to eat as a true sandwich, so you’ll want to grab a fork and knife (and an extra plate) to help deconstruct this beast! You could even cut it up and make it a Nutella waffle pizza! No matter how or when you eat it, we have a feeling it’ll leave you satisfied. Churros Okay, Disneyland fans, do NOT come at us. Yes, we know the Disneyland churros have a cult-like following and according to many fans, the Disney World ones do not even come CLOSE. But hey, you make do with what you’ve got right? And even though some may not consider them to be the superior option, a warm, Disney World churro can hit the spot sometimes! Churros The key here is to also look for specialty churros. While not all of them are hits, sometimes the unique toppings can really take those churros to the next level! Don’t love chomping down on a full-size churro? Grab some mini (or “nugget”) churros from Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar Finally, we come to a classic. You didn’t think we’d make this list and NOT include a Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar, did you?! Is it basic? Sure. Is it really just a vanilla ice cream snack covered in a chocolate coating? Yes. But is it delicious? Absolutely! And it very well may be one of the most iconic Disney World snacks. Mickey Premium Bar You’ll find these at a variety of snack stands throughout the park, but if you want to make sure you get the perfect photo, be sure to run over to the Castle to snapshots all of your friends will instantly be jealous of! Check Out Reviews of the Best Desserts in Magic Kingdom HERE EPCOT School Bread, Kringla Bakeri og Kafe We’re talking about the CLASSIC School Bread. This is a Fluffy Sweet Roll filled with Custard and dipped in Coconut, and although it sounds simple, it’s a beautifully done dessert that makes us smile every time we indulge in it. School Bread Can’t get to Disney World to grab it? You can always make School Bread at home! Get the School Bread Recipe! Salted Caramel Gingerbread Cookie, Karamell-Kuche The Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich is made of two soft gingerbread cookies with a buttercream frosting center and salted caramel drizzle. YUM This cookie was once only offered seasonally, but it’s since been added to the permanent menu for Karamel-Kuche, which means we can enjoy it any time we want. Make the Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich at home Butter Bar, Karamell-Kuche We’re going to STAY in Germany a little while longer and continue smelling the wonderful scents at Karamell-Kuche. This time, we’re grabbing the Werthers Original Caramel Butter Bar. It’s a delicious buttery shortbread with caramel, and it is DELICIOUS. Caramel Butter Bar You can also get this dessert in other parks now: we’ve seen it at Disney Springs, at Animal Kingdom, and even at Magic Kingdom, too! See where we found the Caramel Butter Bar in Animal Kingdom Pretzel Bread Pudding, Sommerfest Before we leave Germany, we’re also going to pop on over to Sommerfest and grab a relatively new dessert, the Pretzel Bread Pudding. It’s made with leftover pretzels and topped with caramel butterscotch and a white cream sauce. This treat is both tasty AND unique! Yum! Warning: This is a very DENSE bread pudding, but it also really packs a lot of great caramel and cinnamon flavor. Croque Glaces, L’Artisan des Glaces Next up, take a trip over to France and visit L’Artisan des Glaces. Here, you’ll want to get the Croque Glacé, which is your choice of ice cream and sauce pressed into a warm homemade brioche. Croque Glace It’s an ice cream sandwich that’s both warm and cold, and it is EXQUISITE. The best part is that you can customize the flavors inside the brioche to make the ice cream creation of your dreams. See a Review of the Croque Glaces Here Ice Cream Martini, L’Artisan des Glaces L’Artisan des Glaces also makes an AMAZING Ice Cream Martini. You can choose two scoops of your favorite ice cream flavor, and get it served with a shot of Grand Marnier, and either Whipped Cream Vodka or Rum. YUM! Pina Colada Ice Cream Martini It’s a boozy drink AND dessert rolled all into one. Learn how to make a Gingerbread Ice Cream Martini Macaron, L’Artisan des Glaces But wait! Before you leave this little ice cream shop, there’s one more dessert you’ll want to try here. It’s the Macaron. Now, we’re sure you’re familiar with the traditional French macaron. Well, here, you can get a gigantic macaron…stuffed with ice cream. Macarons The usual flavor is Chocolate, but there are also some seasonal flavors you can get (we especially love Pumpkin!) See Our Review of the Macaron Here Kakigōri, Kabuki Cafe Head on over to Japan’s Kabuki Cafe to get a Shaved Ice done Japan style. A Kakigōri is a traditional Japanese Shaved Ice, and you can get it in a variety of flavors, including Rainbow, Strawberry, Melon, Cherry, Tangerine, or Blue Raspberry. Perfect on a hot day in Disney World You can also get a Kakigōri with Sweet Milk Topping if you want an extra bit of sweetness to your shaved ice. Learn more about what you can get at Kabuki Cafe Baklava, Morocco In Morocco, you can get the best dessert here in TWO locations. The Pistachio Baklava can be found at Oasis Sweets & Sips. It’s so light, flaky, and buttery with just the right amount of sweetness. Baklava You can also get a regular Baklava at Spice Road Table — that one is drizzled with chocolate. Read Our review of Spice Road Table Caramel Turtle Brownie, Sunshine Seasons Okay, it’s finally time to head OUT of World Showcase and into the rest of EPCOT. We’re going to head on over to Sunshine Seasons and pick up the Turtle Brownie. It’s a dense chocolate brownie, topped with caramel covered in chocolate frosting, pecans, and chocolate chips. Turtle Brownie from Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT! This brownie is chock full of flavor: chocolate, caramel, and pecans! We’re not always fans of the brownies in Disney World, but this one is a real winner! Read our review of the Turtle Brownie Liege Waffle, Connections Eatery A Liège Waffle isn’t an ordinary waffle — it’s a waffle made with a yeast-based Brioche dough with pearls of thick sugar on the outside that caramelize when the waffle cooks. So you get a snack that’s buttery, chewy, and soft on the inside, but crunchy on the outside. Fall Liege Now, the waffle at Connections Cafe is a regular Liège Waffle, while the one at Connections Cafe & Eatery is topped with Strawberries, Whipped Cream, and Chocolate Sauce. Both are AMAZING. See Reviews of the Best Desserts in EPCOT Here Hollywood Studios Carrot Cake Cookie, Trolley Car Cafe This dessert is a favorite of ours for a reason! It used to reside at Writer’s Stop (which unfortunately is not a thing anymore) and now can be found at Trolley Car Cafe. It leaves us each year to make way for the Holiday Red Velvet Whoopie Pie, but the reunion after the holidays is truly bliss. Carrot Cake Cookie This dessert consists of two carrot cake-inspired cookies smooshed together with sweet cream cheese icing. It’s HUGE — but we won’t tell you that you should share. Have it all for yourself — because trust us, you’ll want to. Grapefruit Cake, Hollywood Brown Derby We’ve been loving the Instagram-ready Grapefruit Cake since before Instagram was even a thing. Seriously. This iconic cake is inspired by the actual Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant on Vine Street, which was frequented often by celebrities such as Lucille Ball, Clarke Gable, and Mary Pickford. 10/10 This vanilla-sponge cake is layered with tons of cream cheese frosting and of course — grapefruit syrup. You can grab a slice of this iconic dessert by snagging a reservation or sitting at the Lounge. See Our Grapefruit Cake Review Here Tiramisu, Mama Melrose’s Ristorante We won’t even sugarcoat it. This is the star of the menu at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante. You can get this delicious slice of layered Marscapone and Espresso-soaked Lady Fingers, all topped with cocoa powder and whipped cream. Tiramisu from Mama Melrose’s Ristorante This dessert is super creamy, and the coffee flavor is prominent without being overwhelming. The serving size is pretty large, so it’s perfect to keep all to yourself. É molto bene. Seasonal over-the-top shake, Hollywood Scoops Hollywood Scoops is home to one of our all-time favorite Disney desserts. It changes seasonally, but we can confirm that it tastes just as good each season. We’ve seen a Key Lime Pie Shake, a Candy Corn Shake, a Candy Cane Shake, and more. Tiana Mardi Gras Milkshake These shakes have a thick, creamy milkshake base and are topped based on the theming of the drink. The best part? Each milkshake comes with a cake doughnut on top. Yep, we told you. Dessert of our dreams. Lunch Box Tart, Woody’s Lunchbox This fan-favorite snack is basically a fancy PopTart. You can grab the Raspberry or Lemon-Blueberry Lunch Box Tarts year-round from Woody’s Lunchbox, but seasonal flavors pop up, too. Lunch box tart We’ve seen Peanut Butter Banana Lunch Box Tarts, Hot Chocolate Lunch Box Tarts, and most recently, a Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart! Wookiee Cookie, Backlot Express The Wookiee Cookie is like a giant Oatmeal Cream Pie — but themed to Star Wars, of course! You can get this treat from Backlot Express. Disney World Wookiee Cookie This treat consists of two thick oatmeal cookies with fluffy cream filling. Plus, there’s a small chocolate garnish on top that looks like Chewbacca’s belt! This cookie is MASSIVE, but can surprisingly be scarfed down pretty fast by one person. Enchanted Rose, Catalina Eddie’s The Enchanted Rose is a Beauty and the Beast-themed treat that has Dark Chocolate Mousse with a taste of Blackcurrant and Morella Cherry-Chocolate Shortbread Cookie with Whipped Cookies ’n Cream Fluff and gilded Chocolate-covered Cocoa Nibs. Call your dentist after you eat this! The mousse is smooth and rich, and the flavor of cherries is very prominent throughout. If you love dark chocolate and cherries, this is the dessert for you. See Our Enchanted Rose Review Here Jack-Jack’s Num Num Cookie, Neighborhood Market This giant chocolate chunk cookie does NOT disappoint. You can also get them at Pixar Pier in California! At the Market in Hollywood Studios, however, these are both delicious and humongous. SO good. These chocolate chunk cookies are rich, decadent, and served warm. What can we say? Ya can’t go wrong with the classics. Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake, Trolley Car Cafe Otherwise known as the “Butterfinger Cupcake,” this is a chocolate cupcake topped with peanut butter buttercream frosting and topped with a candy peanut butter shell. Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake from Disney’s Hollywood Studios You know, that crunchy stuff in a Butterfinger that gets stuck in your teeth but is SO delicious that it’s worth it? That’s basically what this is — and yes, you do need to try it. See Our Reviews of the Best Desserts in Hollywood Studios HERE Animal Kingdom Simba Sunset DOLE Whip, Tamu Tamu Of course, it wouldn’t be a dessert list without a DOLE Whip right?! The Simba’s Sunset Dole Whip features pineapple Dole Whip topped with a red syrup flavored with strawberry, watermelon, and coconut. You’ll find it at Tamu Tamu Refreshments! Simba Sunset It’s a BIG size for a Dole Whip, and it’s delicious too. You can also get it with rum added by ordering the King’s Cooler! See Our Review of the Simba Sunset Here Fried Cream Cheese Wontons, Yak & Yeti If you’re after something a bit more savory, you’ll want to head to Yak & Yeti. This table-service spot serves up all kinds of Asian fare, but for dessert, you won’t want to miss the Fried Cream Cheese Wontons. These are made with Cream Cheese Wontons and Fresh Pineapple — on skewers! A win! And it’s served with Vanilla Ice Cream and a Honey-Vanilla Drizzle. PLUS strawberries! Okay, we’ll stop making you hungry now. Check Out Our Full Review of the Fried Wontons Here Mini Mango Pie, Yak & Yeti Local Foods This next dessert is a classic favorite here at DFB — the Mini Mango Pie! You’ll find it at Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe (and maybe your local grocery store, too!) and it is tangy and delicious. Mini Mango Pie That thick graham cracker crust could not be better. It’s got just the right amount of saltiness from the butter that’s holding the crumbs together and sweetness from the incorporated sugar. It’s just dynamite! Crust heaven! But fair warning, this item is known to disappear and reappear on the menu depending on availability — so keep that in mind on your next trip! Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse, Satu’li Canteen Mango not your thing? No problem — the Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse from Satu’li Canteen might do the trick instead! It’s topped with passion fruit curd and is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. Dessert or a work of art? Seriously, don’t let the alien-like nature of this snack fool you — it’s definitely worth a try especially if you’re not a fan of overly sweet desserts. See Our Review of the Mousse Here Tiger Tail, Isle of Java The Tiger Tail is Animal Kingdom’s answer to the popular Cheshire Cat Tail over at Cheshire Café in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. It takes your regular chocolate twist and adds some colorful icing to reflect the cat in tribute. In this case, added orange icing makes up the Tiger Tail! Tiger Tail Just like the Cheshire Cat Tail, the Tiger Tail is a chocolate lover’s treat, as the buttery, light, and flaky pastry twist is positively packed with chocolate bits in addition to the chocolate icing on top. Pongu Lumpia, Pongu Pongu The next treat on our list is a bit of a controversial one for our team. The Pongu Lumpia at Pongu Pongu is a simple Pineapple Cream Cheese Spring Roll, and fans (it’s us, we’re fans) sure do love it! Lumpia This is actually a pretty divisive snack — some love the sweet creamy combo, others not so much. See for yourself on your next trip! See More Pongu Lumpia Reviews Here Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich, Dino-Bite Snacks This unassuming little snack cart actually serves up one of our favorite Animal Kingdom snacks! At Dino-Bite Snacks, you’ll find a delightful Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich. Not only is the original version delicious, but depending on when you visit you might be able to snag a specialty or limited-time treat. YUM We’ve seen Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and other versions like one for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! The Lion King, Tiffins Last but not least is the king of all desserts — The Lion King, that is. Over at Tiffins, you’ll need to snag a reservation if you want to check this treat out, but trust us — it’s worth it. The Lion King consists of Caramel Mousse, Chocolate Brownie, and Strawberry-Mango Sauce. Look at this beauty! This dessert has a LOT going on, but the fun flavors work together nicely. It’s on the rich side though, so you could easily share it with someone else OR just go in for dessert and have it to yourself! Read Our Reviews of the Best Animal Kingdom Desserts HERE Disney Springs and Disney World Hotels Bombolato, Vivoli il Gelato Picture this: a warm Italian donut filled with gelato and your choice of sauce. That gets an automatic “yes” from us! We’ve tried various flavors of this special treat, as well as their specials, like a Mocha Caramel Bombolato, a Nutella Tiramisu Bombolato, and a Strawberry Shortcake Bombolato. YUM Seriously — it’s hard to go wrong when mixing warm donuts and tasty gelato. Cookies & Hot Cookie Hour, Gideon’s Bakehouse Fully loaded, uniquely-flavored cookies that are almost half a pound! It’s no wonder why these cookies are one of the best desserts you can find in Disney Springs! This location is one of the many in Disney Springs that offer rotating menus, which means you can try a new flavor every time you visit (depending on how often you visit, of course — we’re not judging)! We LOVE Gideon’s We can’t forget Hot Cookie Hour! Between 2-3PM and 7-8PM each day, you can grab a Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie that’s served with Gideon’s Homemade Ice Cream! YUM! Ice Cream, Salt & Straw Looking for Ice Cream that will take you on a wild journey? Well, that’s what the owners of Salt & Straw intend to do, as they view Ice Cream as a platform for storytelling! Toasted Oak Milk & Cookies from Salt & Straw These scoops tell your taste buds quite the story, with flavors like Saffron & Honey (with real, crystallized flower petals), Rhubarb Crumbles with Toasted Anise, Pistachio Rose Water with Strawberry Mochi, and…wait for it…Salted Caramel Thanksgiving Turkey (crispy roasted turkey skin added to a candy brittle and salted caramel ice cream). Waffle Sundaes, Marketplace Snacks We love a good ice cream cone, but imagine replacing your cone with a waffle! That’s what Market Place Snacks does! We’ve tried Sundaes themed after Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, and Pluto, which all had waffles, soft-serve, and various toppings. YUM They’re super refreshing (which is perfect for the Florida heat), and bring a little sweetness to your day! Hummingbird Cake, Homecomin’ You may think of Southern, savory eats when it comes to Homecomin’, but one of our favorite items on the menu is actually a dessert (not an uncommon scenario to find ourselves in, to be honest). Hummingbird Cake Homecomin’s signature Hummingbird Cake is a pineapple-banana cake with cream cheese frosting, finished off with a seasonal fruit gastrique and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for good measure! Make the Hummingbird Cake at Home With This Recipe! Shine Cake, Homecomin‘ There’s another cake at Homecomin’ that makes our list — Shine Cake! But caution — this dessert is for adults only! It’s a lemon poppyseed butter cake soaked with lemon-infused moonshine syrup, served with a blueberry compote and scoop of vanilla bean ice cream! Shine Cake So save room for cake when you visit Homecomin’. You can’t go wrong with either cake option we’ve mentioned! Check Out Our Review of Homecomin’ Ger’s Bread Pudding, Raglan Road Ger’s Bread Pudding over at Raglan Road is also another great addition to any meal! It’s a layered, golden bread pudding flanked by caramel sauce and vanilla creme anglaise, and it is so dang good. Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding We recommend using alllll of both of those luscious sauces for the ultimate rich finish. Pour it on! Check Out Our Latest Review for Raglan Road! Orange Blossom Pie, Polite Pig The Orange Blossom Pie at The Polite Pig is definitely a DFB favorite! It’s packed with citrus flavors. This lighter dessert is a refreshing end to a barbecue meal at this Disney Springs restaurant. Orange Blossom Pie And a little pro-tip for our readers over the age of 21 — it pairs really well with their Grapefruit Margarita! Mickey Mousse, Amorette’s Patisserie Amorette’s Patisserie has tons of pastries, cakes, and champagnes to choose from! It can honestly get overwhelming (and expensive), so we want to mention our absolute favorite iconic treat — the Mickey Mousse! Mickey Mousse It’s a Chocolate Chiffon Cake with Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate Mousse. We love a good Mickey-shaped snack (and this one is super tasty), so the Mickey Mousse definitely had to appear on our list! Midnight Reverie Sundae, Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop There are a ton of Sundae options over at Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop, but one of our favorites is the Midnight Reverie Sundae! It’s a Dark Chocolate Sundae with Dark Chocolate Hot Fudge, Mini Chocolate Chips, and Whipped Cream. It also has a 72% Dark Chocolate Square! Ghirardelli Midnight Reverie Sundae It tastes like a brownie in ice cream form, even though there’s no brownie in it. Chocolate lovers will adore this one! Gelato, Vivoli il Gelato We told you we’d mention the Gelato at Vivoli il Gelato! Their Gelato is rich and creamy, and they have a wide variety of unique flavors! We’ve tried Rice Pudding, Pistachio, Bacio (Chocolate Hazelnut), and more! One scoop costs $7.50 and two scoops are $8.75! A scoop of gelato! It’s another great refreshing treat that you can find in Disney Springs! DOLE Whip Flight, Swirls on the Water Okay, most of us have tried a DOLE Whip. But have you ever tried a Dole Whip…flight?! Swirls on the Water provides fun and unique takes on the classic Pineapple DOLE Whip, and you can try various flavors in a flight! We’ve tried flavors like Habanero Lime, Pineapple and Vanilla Swirl, and Cookie Dough and Lemon Swirl! Dole Whip Flight at Swirls on the Water This is a great option for adventurous eaters! The flight is currently $6.49! Check Out Our Review of the Dole Whip Flight! Create Your Own Treat, Goofy’s Candy Co. We’re finishing off with a treat you’re going to love. No seriously — this treat is created by you, for you! All you do is fill out a card with exactly what you’re looking for! Take a bite! Choose between treats like a caramel apple or a Mickey Rice Krispie treat, then pick which dipping flavor you want (white chocolate or milk chocolate), and then you can choose your toppings! Check Out How the Process Works Here! No matter where you are in Disney World, chances are you’re not too far away from a delicious dessert! Keep this list handy next time you’re in the parks, and be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news, reviews, and more! These Are the BEST Disney World Desserts, According to YOU! 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! 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Even though it’s still several months away, it’s not too early to start planning for your fall visit to Disney World! Spooky Season!! You’ll want to book your hotel before the rooms fill up and make those Disney Park Pass reservations in advance. And coming soon, we expect Disney to start making announcements about the Halloween festivities. If you’re wondering what will be offered this year…we have a little guess thanks to a job posting online! One of the biggest celebrations that happens each year at Magic Kingdom is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Disney hasn’t yet confirmed its return for 2023, but we now at least know that Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade will be coming back! Boo to You Halloween parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Recently, an audition opportunity was posted on the Disney Auditions website searching for Flag Corps performers for Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. Online submissions are being accepted through April 9th and the job listing states that the performers must have weekly availability from June 1st-November 1st, 2023. (Likely for rehearsals and then performances throughout the season.) There’s a section of the parade where performers dressed as pirates spin flags, so it’s possible that the posting is for that role specifically. The flag-spinning pirates! The audition doesn’t specifically mention Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but this parade has been a traditional part of the offerings at the party. We’ll be on the lookout for confirmation of MNSSHP returning this year! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Halloween season news and updates, and all the tips you need to plan your trip this fall! The Changes You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip — Click Here! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you going to Disney World this fall? Tell us in the comments! The post The SECRET Hint Disney Dropped About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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