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Happy Earth Month! Learn more about how we’re celebrating the spirit of Disney Planet Possible all month long.View the full article

It’s an end of an era. The 50th Anniversary Celebration is ending. Mickey and Minnie 50th Character Statues It started on October 1, 2021, and we have celebrated 50 years of Disney World for the last 18 months. For the celebration we got a lot of 50th decorations around the parks, new snacks themed for the 50th, new nighttime shows and so much more. Because the celebration is coming to an end, there are some things that you might never see in Walt Disney World again! Let’s get into what will be vanishing from Disney World next week. Nighttime Shows On October 1, 2021, two new nighttime shows debuted at Disney World. At the Magic Kingdom, Enchantment replaced Happily Ever After. Enchantment’s last show at Magic Kingdom will be April 2. Enchantment at Magic Kingdom Enchantment gave us projections on Main Street USA and interactions with MagicBand +. Those things might still happen when Happily Ever After returns on April 3rd. MagicBand+ with Enchantment Harmonious was the new nighttime show at EPCOT. The show featured barges with screens, fireworks and some of your favorite Disney songs. It celebrated unity and culture from around the world. Harmonious will be ending April 2 and EPCOT: Forever will be returning temporarily until a new nighttime show comes celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary. Fireworks in EPCOT On the bright side, many fans are ready to see those barges go! bye bye barges! 50th Character Costumes When the 50th Celebration began, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy all got new outfits for the celebration. These were the earidescent theme which were the colors of the 50th anniversary. These outfits will likely retire as the pals will no longer be celebrating. Hey, Mickey! They each had gold details too like Minnie’s bow. They sure looked great in these outfits. How cute were they! 50th Decorations There were so many decorations for the 50th celebration. Cinderella’s castle got a makeover, and even stores had decorations up. These will likely be gone next week and we will go back to the traditional displays. Emporium decorations We aren’t sure yet if the castle will stay the colors it currently is but we believe the 50th plaque and the ribbons will disappear. Cinderella Castle for the 50th Anniversary The decorations at the train station at the entrance of Magic Kingdom will be gone as well. The train station decorations Disney’s 50th Anniversary Private Tour For the 50th celebration, Disney began a new private tour called The 50th Anniversary Tour. This was a private VIP tour that takes guests in groups of up to six across the theme parks and resorts in one day to touch on both historic and popular locations. In the morning, guests toured Tri-Circle D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, which was an opening day location in 1971! VIP Tours From there, guests took a private charter to Magic Kingdom, where they lunch at Be Our Guest Restaurant. They then traveled to EPCOT to take a spin on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! The tour concluded with what Disney described as a “finale moment befitting a magical day.” Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure There are still other VIP Tours being offered, but this specific 50th anniversary one will go away. 50th Cavalcade While cavalcades might stay around in some form, we expect to see Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade go away. HOORAY!!! Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade These first began during 2020 when parades paused but on October 1st 2021, they became 50th themed. We will miss singing along to the “Magic is Calling” theme song. It was so catchy. The magic is calling! Snacks Disney World offered a lot of new snacks for the 50th Anniversary. From the Toad Burger to earidescent covered treats, we tried quite a few new snacks. Most of these snacks could dissappear. Before the celebration ended, we started to see some of the snacks change. 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich Snacks could stick around just lose their 50th anniversary theming. We have already seen this with a few snack items. EARidescent Sip-a-bration As we say goodbye to the 50th celebration, we will see so many things disappear from the parks. For more news on the 50th celebration ending, be sure to follow along with us at DFB. Will Cinderella’s Castle Go Back to Original Colors? Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What will you miss most about the 50th Anniversary celebration? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Things You'll Never See Again in Disney World After Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For April Fool's Day in Orlando, explore attractions that unlock the mind: Museum of Illusions, Ripley's Believe It or Not and WonderWorks Orlando. View the full article

The Disney vs. DeSantis battles are continuing in a new and unique way. ©Governor Ron DeSantis Website Though Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may have ended the “corporate kingdom” by changing parts of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District) and appointing all new board members, the Board might NOT have the power it expected thanks to a special agreement Disney entered into with the previous Board. We’ve seen Disney comment on the new Board’s lawsuit threats and statements released by a Board Member, but now we’ve got even more news on the matter. If you’re thinking “wait…what’s happening?” allow us to explain. Basically, prior to the new Board (made of people appointed by DeSantis) taking over the District, Disney and the old Reedy Creek Board entered into an agreement that gives Disney a lot of control over the District for the next 30 years. CNN shares, “Lawyers for the new board also said Disney has veto authority over any public project in the district.” Another part of the Agreement stops the new Board from using any of Disney’s “fanciful characters” until “21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of King Charles III, king of England.” ©Spectrum News 13 Essentially, Disney put in place an “insurance policy” that would ensure they’d be able to function as they expect to even if the new Board wants to make changes. The Orlando Sentinel reported that this agreement was unanimously approved by the old Board on February 8th of this year. One Board Member, Ron Peri, shared “This essentially makes Disney the government…This board loses, for practical purposes, the majority of its ability to do anything beyond maintaining the roads and maintaining basic infrastructure.” Reedy Creek Trash Cans The new Board raised concerns about this at a meeting in late March. DeSantis’ office later made some statements about the matter, but now we’ve got some words from DeSantis himself. According to CNN, DeSantis has “teased” that future actions could be taken against Disney regarding their agreements with the old Reedy Creek board. DeSantis said, “There’s a lot of little back-and-forths going on now with the state taking control, but rest assured, you know, you ain’t seen nothing yet…There’s more to come in that regard.” via Twitter In talking about Disney, DeSantis noted, “They basically got everything they wanted for the many decades they’ve been operating in Florida – until now, because now there’s a new sheriff in town.” Various sources have pointed out that while the new Board seemed to indicate they had “just” learned about the agreement between Disney and the old Board, that agreement had actually been approved in a public meeting well before the new Board took over. NPR reports, “A detailed note about the Restrictive Covenant clause was recorded in the Feb. 8 Reedy Creek agenda and meeting minutes. A day later, the agreement was registered with the Orange County Comptroller. All of those documents were, and still are, available online, no public records request needed. Anyone could’ve attended the old board’s meeting on Feb. 8.” Reedy Creek Fire Department Sign CNN also points out that “Documents for the February 8 meeting show it was noticed in the Orlando Sentinel as required by law.” And they share, “DeSantis’ office on Thursday declined to say when the governor discovered Disney maneuvered to salvage its special powers.” According to CNN, while DeSantis was “upbeat” in his discussions about the recent battles with Disney, “DeSantis on Thursday spoke less about his battle with Disney than he has in previous speeches on his recent book tour.” ©Governor Ron DeSantis Website So what happens now? Well, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has sent a records request to the District and former Board members requesting documents and communications surrounding the vote on this Agreement. Moody’s office has warned that there could be “civil and criminal penalties” for refusing to turn over records related to the action. Additionally, the new Board has hired a number of law firms to look into the issue and potential lawsuits or legal actions against Disney related to this. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline Meanwhile, Disney has stood by its actions, saying “All agreements signed between Disney and the District were appropriate, and were discussed and approved in open, noticed public forums in compliance with Florida’s Government in the Sunshine law.” You can see the 2/8/23 Board of Supervisors meeting agenda and the minutes from the meeting which discuss the agreement here. Where things go from here remains a bit of a mystery at the moment, but we will be keeping a close eye out for more details and will let you know what we find. Click here to read more about the agreement and why Disney dragged King Charles III into the matter Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” — Gov. DeSantis Threatens Future Action Against Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Can you believe it’s the LAST day of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Cinderella Castle This celebration lasted for over a year — it began on October 1st of 2021, and now it’s finally coming to an end. We started to see the 50th Anniversary disappear from the parks a few weeks ago, and we’re there for the final day today, but let’s really take a look at these CROWDS! The first thing we noticed when we arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this morning was that there was a bit of a line at the park’s entrance. Pretty busy Now, keep in mind, that we’re also dealing with Spring Break crowds, too, so today could be a sort of double whammy for crowds. The park itself was pretty busy. Busy at Hollywood Studios By this time (around 11AM EST), ride wait times at Hollywood Studios were getting longer: Alien Swirling Saucers was at 40 minutes, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway was at 70 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run was at 95 minutes, Slinky Dog Dash was at 105 minutes, and Rise of the Resistance was at 105 minutes — we expect these wait times to go up significantly throughout the day. ©Disney Things were also looking pretty busy at the Transportation and Ticket Center (remember, if the Express Monorail has a huge line, try the Resort Monorail instead — it may get you there faster!) Once we were inside Magic Kingdom, it still looked a little busy, but it’s not shoulder-to-shoulder people…yet. Side note: today is the last day to grab one of those 50th-anniversary balloons. Main Street, U.S.A. While we’re sad to see the 50th Anniversary go, we’re excited to see Disney’s 100th Anniversary start to take its place, and we’re comforted to know that some of our favorite parts of the celebration aren’t going away. We’ll continue to update this post throughout the day to give you an idea of what crowds look like, so be sure to check back often — and as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Will Cinderella Castle go back to its original colors after the 5oth Anniversary? Here’s what we found. Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What was your favorite part of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Tell us in the comments! The post Why You DON’T Want To Be in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s getting HOT in here! The Flower and Garden Festival is in full swing! Yes, spring just started, but this IS Florida, and so we’re here to warn you that the summer heat is descending on Disney World next week. The average high temperature in Orlando in April is a comfortable 80-81 degrees, but this year we’re breaking all the rules, apparently. Starting April 1, the 10-day forecast shows high temperatures above 90 each day! You’re going to want a Dole Whip in this heat! The current forecast even has temps soaring to a high of 96 degrees on Wednesday, April 5th. 🫠 If you’re headed to Disney World soon, be sure to pack your summer wardrobe! We just launched some exclusive Disney-inspired tank tops that can help you beat this heat. NEW Tank Tops! We’ve launched tank tops with our 10 most popular designs. These are printed on Bella Canvas Unisex Tanks. They are designed to be more fitted, so if you want an oversized look, size up! You can pay tribute to our favorite alien musician, Sonny Eclipse… We’ve got family matching tees that go with this 2023 Vacation shirt. 2023 Vacation Or match your family in this Ready to Ride tank! Ready to Ride! Order all of our DFB Merch here! Once you’ve got your wardrobe in check, check out these other tips for conquering the summer heat in Disney World: Everywhere You Can Find FREE Water in Disney World Here’s How to Stay Cool in Disney World How to NOT Be Miserable in Disney World This Summer Keep following DFB for the latest updates on Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you deal with Florida heat on vacation? Drop your tips in the comments below! The post STOP THAT! Who Turned Up the Heat in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s never too soon to start planning your next Disney World vacation! Orlando International Airport Whether you prefer to fly into the Orlando International Airport (MCO) or live out your A Goofy Movie dreams with a cross-country road trip, getting to Florida is the first step to starting that vacation. If the convenience of flying is more your style, it’s about to get a whole lot easier to fly into MCO! Orlando International Airport shared on Twitter that they will be adding another non-stop service to their lineup. This summer, Red Way and Global Crossings Airlines will be partnering to offer nonstop flights between Lincoln, Nebraska, and Orlando, Florida. Orlando International Airport These new nonstop flights between MCO and LNK begin June 8th and will operate two times per week. While it’s always nice to have more options to fly into Orlando, keep in mind that this airport has been busy this year. It has already broken a few records, and it’s only March! So make sure you give yourself plenty of time if you do decide to travel through MCO on your upcoming vacation. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any travel updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the ultimate Disney World packing list for 2023! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Will you be taking advantage of this new nonstop route this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post It’s About to Get EASIER to Fly to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re just partway done with 2023, and it has already been a MASSIVE year for Disney World. EPCOT From the end of the 50th Anniversary celebrations and the start of the 100th Anniversary celebrations to the new restaurants, rides, and hotel updates happening all around the property…there has been no shortage of news for Disney fans! And in April 2023, there are some exciting new things that we think you need to check out. Visit Some Updated/New Restaurants If you’re hoping to dine somewhere different or new at Disney World in April, then you’re in luck! There are several updated options to check out. First of all, Narcoossee’s is finally reopening at the Grand Floridian after an extended closure on April 1st. Narcoossee’s Across the Seven Seas Lagoon, another signature restaurant is changing on April 1st as well. California Grill has been offering a 50th Anniversary menu since October 2021, but with the 50th Anniversary celebrations ending, the restaurant is getting a big menu change. The new menu will feature “contemporary, market-inspired cuisine” and will be three courses. California Grill And finally, you know we have to mention two new restaurants in Disney World — Rosa Mexicano at the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Both of these spots opened up in March, and we recommend that you check them out on your next trip! Click Here for Our Full Review of Roundup Rodeo BBQ! Watch Two Returned Fireworks Shows Once you’re stuffed with some delicious food from all those restaurants, make sure to stop by Magic Kingdom and EPCOT to watch TWO returning fireworks shows. On April 2nd, the final performances of Disney Enchantment and Harmonious will take place at the two parks, and both shows will be replaced by their predecessors on April 3rd. Happily Ever After EPCOT Forever will return as a temporary show in the World Showcase Lagoon until a NEW nighttime spectacular for The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary premieres later this year. At Magic Kingdom, Happily Ever After will come back…now with projections down Main Street, U.S.A. during the show! Click Here to See a Full Video of Happily Ever After! Ride TRON Lightcycle / Run One of the biggest things happening in April is that TRON Lightcycle / Run is FINALLY opening! The ride was operating with a limited “soft opening” window in March and early April, but it officially opens on April 4th. TRON Lightcycle / Run When it opens, the coaster will be using a virtual queue system, similar to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. You’ll need to log into the My Disney Experience app to try and join the queue at either 7AM or 1PM on the day of your visit. We’ve got full details for those who want to check it out soon! Click Here for Our Complete Guide to Using the TRON Virtual Queue! Build Your Own Action Figure And speaking of TRON — did you know that a special experience will be opening alongside the ride? Just like how you can build a lightsaber or droid in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you’ll soon be able to build your own customizable “Program” action figure in Tomorrowland! ©Disney Based on the “Programs” from the TRON film franchise, these figures will be made to look just like the “Users” who created them. The new experience is called the TRON Identity Program and it opens on April 4th inside the newly renamed Tomorrowland Launch Depot. If you’re interested in trying it out, check out our in-depth post to learn more about how the process works and how to get reservations! Click Here to Learn More About the TRON Identity Program! Celebrate a Milestone Anniversary And finally, it’s time to celebrate yet ANOTHER anniversary! Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations end on March 31st and The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary is ongoing this year, but there’s one more milestone we’ve yet to address…Animal Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary on April 22nd. Tree of Life The park opened on Earth Day 1998, and now it’s turning 25! This year, Disney will celebrate with snacks, merchandise, and new offerings in the park. We can’t wait to check them all out, so stay tuned for more details! Click Here to Get All the Details on the Celebration! Those are all the big things you need to know about in Disney World in April! Make sure to keep following DFB all throughout the month for updates on these celebrations and offerings. We’re excited to take you along on all our park adventures! 6 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in April — 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. Are you planning on visiting Disney World in April? Tell us in the comments! The post The 5 Best Things to Do in Disney World in April first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

An unlikely fusion of Mexican and Hawaiian dishes — plus intoxicating tequila cocktails — distinguishes the new Bear’s Food Shack and Tequila Bar, which arrived to downtown Lake Worth Beach in early March. View the full article

Lolita, the 57-year-old orca who’s been held in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium on Virginia Key since the 1970s, is expected to be returned to her home waters in the Puget Sound, where she will live out the remainder of her days. View the full article

With TRON opening in Magic Kingdom and new attractions in EPCOT coming later this year, there’s about to be a major shift when it comes to what’s new and next in Disney World. Magic Kingdom Is Disney hitting the breaks on park expansions? Or are they just keeping things close to the chest for now? Are these rumored new Coco and Villains lands for real, or just talk? We’re breaking down the massive expansion rumored for Magic Kingdom and some potentially big changes to the other Disney World parks, today on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: Will Disney Actually EXPAND Magic Kingdom? Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Which of these new projects are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: Will Disney Actually EXPAND Magic Kingdom? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Treasure is set to make its debut on seas in July 2024, and today, its construction reached a new milestone. Disney Treasure ©Disney The second of Disney’s newest class of cruise ships, the Treasure will be joining the Wish Class — following the Disney Wish, which first sailed in 2022. Disney shared that the Treasure just reached a milestone that’s considered to be very special in the world of cruising. Imagineers and Cast Members celebrated the keel laying ceremony for the Disney Treasure at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. This ceremony calls for the placement of a newly-minted coin under the keel of the ship — a maritime tradition that is thought to bring good fortune. The coin featured an etching of Captain Minnie Mouse “donning a new look that embodies the ship’s adventure motif.” ©Disney Cruise Line The Disney Treasure is only the second out of the three ships that will debut through 2025, completing the Wish Class. While the Disney Wish is known as the “Castle on the Seas,” celebrating all things royal and magical, the Disney Treasure will capture Walt Disney’s imagination and sense of adventure. Walt and Mickey The ship will feature 1,254 guest staterooms with theming inspired by “the mystery of a gilded palace” and draws inspiration from Asia, Africa, and even Aladdin’s Agrabah. Disney Treasure Grand Hall Concept Art ©Disney With the keel-laying ceremony, we know we’re one step closer to the completion of the Treasure. This ship will debut in July 2024, shortly after cruise dates begin for those traveling to Disney’s newest private island — Lighthouse Point. ©Disney Here at DFB, we keep up with all things Disney vacations so that you don’t have to! Follow along for more Disney news and updates, and if you’re hoping to set sail on a Disney cruise, click the link below for a FULL GUIDE on planning one. Click here to start planning your Disney cruise! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been on a Disney cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s NEW Cruise Ship Reached a Major Milestone first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether you are planning to visit EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival or want to continue the fiesta at Disney Springs with vibrant musical presentations, Walt Disney World Resort has something for everyone this season. So, why not add a little pixie dust to your familia experience? View the full article

The potential legal battle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney over Reedy Creek could take years and cost millions. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line is celebrating its 25th Anniversary soon, and that means a NEW look for Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Disney Cruise Line Exciting things are coming up for Disney Cruise Line. Recently, a new cruise ship was announced, which will have sailings to Singapore. They also announced Disney Vacation Club Member cruises in 2024. This year, Disney Cruise Line is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is hosting a special event on select cruises for its Silver Anniversary at Sea. To celebrate the big milestone, Mickey and Minnie got new outfits for the anniversary! Disney Cruise Line shared this photo showing off the new ‘fits. We can see Captain Minnie in wide-legged white pants with a sparkling light blue jacket. Mickey is looking handsome in those teal pants and jacket. Both are wearing new white captain hats with blue detailing. We are loving these new looks for Captain Minnie and Mickey and can’t wait to see what’s in store on Disney Cruise Line ships. For more Disney Cruise Line news, be sure to follow DFB! Check out the NEW Ship and Destinations Announced for Disney Cruise Line What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be sailing during the 25th Anniversary Celebration? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: Disney Reveals NEW OUTFITS for Mickey and Minnie! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting closer to the opening of the Orlando Airport Brightline train! Brightline Terminal C Train Construction The expansion from West Palm Beach to Orlando is 90% complete, the final train in the fleet has arrived in Central Florida, and the Orlando Airport station will be opening soon. And now, we’ve got more updates about when we might be able to experience it. The Brightline station at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is gearing up to open its doors, and company president Patrick Goddard recently answered some questions from the Orlando Business Journal about the project and its progress. ©Brightline According to Goddard, much of the infrastructure is already in place and it feels like they’re “at the finish line.” He continued that tickets will go on sale “soon enough” and that right now in Brightline’s South Florida market, average fares are between $15 and $100 depending on the time of day and class of service selected. Goddard says next-day airfare from Orlando to Miami can be $150-$180 one way, and added, “We’ll be a lot less than that.” We’re watching the Brightline site carefully and will let you know as soon as we see tickets to Orlando available. Would You Take a Train to Disney World?©Brightline Much of the train’s business is expected to come from the business community, as that’s what they’ve seen in South Florida. As of now, they have “identified 150 companies with a 20,000-employee population that have a need to commute between South Florida and Central Florida.” The trains are expected to carry around 3 million passengers per year, with that number increasing as more trains are added. Goddard says that ultimately, the system will carry 6 to 7 million passengers per year. ©Brightline The Brightline train station at the Orlando Airport will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony in April. That is for the station only though. Again, service between South Florida and Orlando isn’t expected to start until the second quarter of 2023. ©Brightline via The Orlando Sentinel And work continues on the path the train will then take through Orlando. The Sunshine Corridor plan is the current strategy. It would have Brightline share a corridor with the existing SunRail service, and it would make stops (potentially) at the Orange County Convention Center and South International Drive. A potential stop “near” Disney World has also been discussed. The plan is then to eventually connect with Tampa (if possible). © Orlando Business Journal We’ll keep watching for more updates from Brightline, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Go INSIDE the Orlando Airport’s Brightline Train Station Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are your thoughts on the Brightline train to Orlando? Let us know in the comments. The post Tickets Will Go On Sale "Soon" for the Orlando Airport Train! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes, amidst all of the tips, insights, discounts, and plannings we research while writing posts or creating fun and inventive videos for you, our dear readers, we find ourselves in the depths of a very specific, and unique internet search. She’s beauty and she’s grace For anyone who reviews our search history, you’d likely find topics like “most chocolatey dessert in Disney World,” “best time of year to visit Disney,” and yes, even “list of pink muppets.” We won’t dignify the question of “why on earth were you Googling pink muppets” with an answer because the REAL question is, why aren’t you regularly Googling for Muppet trivia? Researching Muppets is distinctly patriotic. The Muppets represent the very heartbeat of American entertainment. Created by Jim Henson in 1955. The Muppets are an ensemble cast of puppet characters known for corny, sketch-style comedy. They have been infused into American pop culture through television, film, and music. The Jim Henson Company sold the rights of the Muppets to the Walt Disney Company in 2004 under Michael Eisner. And have since been marginally used in Disney projects and re-emerged onto the silver screen. Many of us were introduced to The Muppets through Sesame Street, another branch of Jim Henson’s creations, and even more of us might be more familiar with some of the Jim Henson creatures that established themselves in George Lucas’ Star Wars universe with Yoda, and many of the other alien citizens of the films (but none of them are pink). ©Disney We dug deep. We stretched the boundaries of who is considered a “Muppet” (ultimately, anyone from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, no matter their affiliation), and even reviewed our definition of “pink” (how much pink qualifies them? pastel pink or hot pink or reddish pink?). And in true Muppet fashion, we just went with our hearts on who the Rainbow Connection highlighted in our search engines. So, now to indulge you with the fruits of our Google searching and provide you with a list of pink Muppets and their contribution to Muppetdom… Muppet-tonia?…the Muppetverse? …Muppetopia… You get the idea. (But we do like how Muppetopia just rolls off the tongue…) Snowths The Snowths are furry pink creatures with horns and round, yellow lips who sing the “do doo do doo doo” backup vocals in versions of “Mah Na Mah Na.” They kind of look like cows; the types of cows that might produce strawberry milkshakes. They’ve graced the screen with Ed Sullivan, were featured on the original The Muppet Show, and have made more recent appearances with celebrities like Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Miley Cyrus, and Rico Rodriguez. ©Disney They come in a set — you will hardly ever find a solo-Snowth, as their vocal harmony of “do-doos” is best sung in a duet. Animal Animal is the wild drummer with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. An impassioned percussionist who toes the line of inspired musical creativity and an animalistic primitive behavior that borders on impropriety. Animal is a creature of few words, often speaking in a guttural shout and repeating simple phrases. In relatively calmer moods, he can have more coherent conversations, though these instances are infrequent. ©Disney His simplicity is his beauty as his life revolves around sleep, food, drums, and occasionally chasing a beautiful woman. Is he “pink”? Well, not in its truest form. But he does have a pink mane and is often portrayed in hues of pink. So, though Animal isn’t purely pink, he personifies the passion that pink inspires. So, he’s pink enough for us. Miss Piggy Miss Piggy is one of the central characters of The Muppet cast. She is the leading lady of the Muppets, the queen bee, and, when she needs to be, the muscle of enforcement. She is a prima-donna pig, and stardom is her destiny. She is demure, delicate, sophisticated, and cultured (but can also pack a punch… or karate chop) — a unique hybrid of southern charm and French “je ne sais quoi.” ©Disney She is not known for her humility or subtleness, but why hide it when you’re a pig as awesome as she is? Is she “pink?” Her earlier iterations were definitely on the pinker side of the color spectrum. As she’s continued in her career, she’s matured, and her pinkness has been toned down to more of a muted peachy-tone. But in our esteem, she is still the pink of perfection. Floyd Pepper Floyd Pepper is the bass player for the Electric Mayhem band, led by Dr. Teeth. Floyd’s costume and last name reference the Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. And his hip sarcasm lives up to his namesake’s street-cred. Floyd oozes cool. In fact he’s so confident that he is one of the cast members to have influence over Animal and reign him in when his “animalism” starts to get out of hand. In fact, Floyd is often seen at the helm of Animal’s chains keeping him in line. Because losing your cool when there’s a show, just isn’t cool. ©Disney When he isn’t helping Animal chill out with his calming demeanor, he’s poking fun and making sarcastic quips to Miss Piggy, because anyone with that much confidence and swagger needs to reminded that they’re just a pig, sometimes. Is Floyd “pink”? Sorta. Perhaps his excessive coolness toned down his pinkish hue to more of a fuchsia or lavenderish color. But any color on Floyd is gonna look good. Mokey Fraggle Stepping away from our main Muppet cast, we find Mokey Fraggle. Mokey is one of the five main Fraggles in Fraggle Rock. She is a true flower child from the sixties. A dreamer. She loves painting, writing poems, writing in her diary, meditating, and is in tune with the earth. She is the oldest Fraggle and tends to take on the nurturing role within the group. Mokey is very emotional and concerned about others. She’s always ready to help a friend in need. ©Disney Is Mokey “pink?” Well, as much as Floyd is. It could be a pink, mauve, lavenderish hue. She’s not hot pink by any stretch of the imagination, but her personality is far from “hot pink” quality. This cool pinkish hue suits her. Clifford Clifford is the hip Muppet who didn’t hit the Muppet scene until well into the Muppet’s third decade of entertaining. He often wears sunglasses, and his multi-colored dreadlocks give him a Rastafarian vibe. Although his facial features, particularly his lips and mustache, are somewhat reminiscent of a catfish. He is also a musician, lending a cooler beat as a percussionist when the Electric Mayhem needs a calmer tone to Animal’s wild drumming. ©Disney He’s appeared with Milli Vanilli and Arsenio Hall, so this cool cat has gotten around. His hue is brighter, and he definitely stands out from the crowd. Another tone that is somewhere between pink and purple, but since we get to make the final decision, we’re adding him to the pink count. Prairie Dawn Prairie Dawn was practically one of the founding cast of Sesame Street. Her Type-A personality had her writing and organizing school plays and pageants, and often directing her fellow Sesame Street pals, Bert, Ernie, Herry, Grover, and Cookie Monster, in plays and pretend games. She’s an ambitious go-getter with dreams to break into broadcast journalism. ©Sesame Street This determined young Muppet is undeniably pink. And if you don’t believe us, just ask her. She knows her mind and will tell you straight up. Lola Lola has a defined Mexican-American heritage, hailing from Plaza Sésamo. She’s a spunky four-year-old who loves singing, playing the harmonica, and the letter “L”. She is another independent young Muppet who wants to make friends and prove that she can do things on her own (like more human four-year-olds out there). ©Sesame Street She’s one of the newest to the Muppet cast of characters, but has quickly become one of the most endearing, crossing intercultural lines as a Mexican-American as well as a Monster-American, and infusing harmony and friendship with all she encounters. Abby Cadabby Abby is a “fairy-in-training” and can actually speak Dragonfly. Because of her magical affinity, her name is actually a derivative of “abracadabra.” Abby is one of the most recent additions to the Muppet cast and brings with her a depth of experiences. Her parents are divorced, and her mom has remarried. So Abby has learned to navigate life between her mother and father’s house as they share custody and adapt to living with a new stepdad and stepbrother. She is also so advanced that she has a “wand cell phone” she uses to call her parents. ©Sesame Street She is adventurous, curious, and loves learning. This pink little furry monster fairy-in-training brings some bubbly energy to the Muppet family. Telly Monster Telly is a longstanding resident of Sesame Street. He’s a bit quirky and neurotic with a talent for playing the bassoon and tuba, and special affinity for triangles (both the shape and the musical instrument). Telly is the sympathetic alternative to Oscar the Grouch. ©Sesame Street Unlike some of our other pinker Muppets, Telly tends to be bit insecure and needs reassurance and help building confidence. But he’s also a very deep-feeling Muppet that is capable of strong emotions at far extremes of the emotional scale, and sometimes experiences both of those extremes in rapid succession. Muppets Fans! You HAVE to See Disney World’s New MagicBand! So, that’s our deep dive into the universe of pink Muppets. Stay tuned to DFB to see what our random search engines turn up again. And we never turn down a voyage into the unknown recesses of the Muppet Trivia universe! Click here to see a hilarious Muppets blooper reel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a favorite Muppet? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Snowths and EVERY Other Pink Muppet first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It appears that the new board overseeing Disney World’s special district (whose members were chosen by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis) may not have the power it thought it had. ©WFTV 9 Although Gov. DeSantis is now able to appoint members of the board and has limited some rights and abilities within the district, a recent development shows that Disney may have thwarted the Governor’s efforts to take control. Now, DeSantis and one of the new Board members have responded to the news. Disney has been locked in a feud with the Florida governor for several months now. The latest move involved DeSantis taking over the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which had essentially allowed Disney World to function as its own government for over 50 years. The change means that DeSantis is able to appoint all five members of the Board of Supervisors for the District (but his selection must be confirmed by the Senate). DeSantis clearly expected this to hand the power back to the government, even going so far as to say, “There’s a new sheriff in town.” DeSantis signing the new bill The new Board has been appointed and already started discussing changes that could come to the District. But not long after the new Board met for the first time, they ran into a snag — the previous Board made several agreements with Disney that apparently gave Disney “wide reign over [the district’s] land for the next 30 years.” One of the agreements is called the Developer Agreement, which seems to set in stone Disney’s rights over the next three decades, regardless of what the new Board says or does. This was a kind of “insurance policy” that ensures Disney is able to function as they expect to even if the new Board wants to make changes. The Orlando Sentinel reported that this agreement was unanimously approved by the old Board on February 8th of this year. ©Spectrum News 13 The agreement also bars the District from “using the Disney name without the corporation’s approval or ‘fanciful characters’ such as Mickey Mouse” and bars the Board from regulating the height of buildings. This particular agreement is set to be valid until “21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of King Charles III, king of England.” Cinderella Castle for the 50th Anniversary The new Board is not happy with this and other agreements, stating that they are “unusual” and “suspect.” One member went so far as to call them “unlawful.” A member said, “This essentially makes Disney the government…This board loses, for practical purposes, the majority of its ability to do anything beyond maintaining the roads and maintaining basic infrastructure.” The chairman of the Board said that the District may need to adopt “an adversarial position” against Disney in light of the agreements. In fact, they suggested that they may need to go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court in “protracted litigation” against Disney. One of the new Board members, Bridget Ziegler, tweeted a response as well: “The arrogance of @disney continues… from ignoring parents and allowing radicals to sexualize our children, to now ignoring Florida taxpayers by sneaking in a last minute sweetheart development agreement, Disney has once again overplayed their hand in Florida. We won’t stand for this and we won’t back down. If unlawful actions were taken, this development agreement will be nullified.” Disney responded to the accusations made by the new Board and stated that all of the agreements between Disney and the District were appropriate and were discussed in open, noticed public forums. Reedy Creek Now, the office of Governor Ron DeSantis has commented on the situation as well. Spokeswoman Taryn Fenske said that the board on Wednesday retained “multiple financial and legal firms to conduct audits and investigate Disney’s past behavior.” She went on to say, “The Executive Office of the Governor is aware of Disney’s last-ditch efforts to execute contracts just before ratifying the new law that transfers rights and authorities from the former Reedy Creek Improvement District to Disney. An initial review suggests these agreements may have significant legal infirmities that would render the contracts void as a matter of law” (CNN). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline The District’s acting counsel and legal counsel have released a statement claiming that “the lack of consideration, the delegation of legislative authority to a private corporation, restriction of the Board’s ability to make legislative decisions, and giving away public rights without compensation for a private purpose, among other issues, warrant the new Board’s actions and direction to evaluate these overreaching documents and determine how best the new Board can protect the public’s interest in compliance with Florida Law.” The statement was from Fishback Dominick LLP, Cooper & Kirk PLLC, Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC, Waugh Grant PLLC, and Nardella & Nardella PLLC. We’ll continue to watch for more updates on the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here to learn why Disney dragged King Charles III into its battle with DeSantis. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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Disney Treasure, the sister ship to Disney Wish is set to take shape after the traditional keel-laying shipyard ceremony to begin the marathon of construction in the works before its arrival in 2024. View the full article

Disney Vacation Club members, get ready to blast off to Disneyland! Sleeping Beauty Castle We first told you about a brand new DVC lounge coming to Disneyland last year, but now we FINALLY have an official opening date! A new perk is coming to Disneyland for DVC members, and it will be the first of its kind in the California theme parks. Disneyland previously announced that Disney Vacation Club will have a new “space” to hang out inside the park! The brand-new lounge is called the Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge, and it’s set to open to members starting April 19th, 2023! If you’re looking to take advantage of this new lounge, you’ll be able to find it in the heart of Tomorrowland. ©Disney It looks like they really nailed the space theme for this Tomorrowland-based lounge, but we couldn’t help but notice that the concept art was slightly different from the finished product. For reference, here’s a look at the photos that Disney just released… ©Disney …compared to these concept art pictures that were released last year. The lighting and seating options seem to have changed a bit! ©DVC Disney gave us a peek at what the inside will look like along with details that members will be able to relax, cool off, and enjoy some “out of this world” amenities such as Disney Vacation Club member services on-site, complimentary Wi-Fi, device charging stations, and complimentary beverages. DVC Sign Although this is the first of its kind for the West Coast parks, EPCOT in Walt Disney World has been home to a similar Disney Vacation Club member lounge just above the Imagination Pavillion for several years. We’re excited to hear that Disneyland is looking to expand its offerings to Disney Vacation Club and hope it will continue to expand on these perks for members. How do you feel about this new lounge announcement? Will you be able to visit on opening day? Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Did you hear about the NEW STORE coming to Disneyland Resort? 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 planning to visit the new Disney Vacation Club member lounge in Disneyland? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! The post OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED for the Newest Disney Vacation Club Lounge first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready to lace up your running shoes — Disney just dropped some MAJOR runDisney news! ©Disney runDisney fans have a lot to look forward to with the upcoming Walt Disney World Wine & Dine Marathon weekend and the runDisney Springtime Surprise races coming up soon. Now there’s a new reason to celebrate because Disney has announced the THEMES for the 2024 Walt Disney World marathon weekend races! Disney just released the themes for the upcoming 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! This event is held annually in January and invites everyone to enjoy a “run-cation” at Walt Disney World. If you haven’t ever run any of these races before, you should know they’re full of fun character photo ops, miles of encouragement from fellow runners and volunteers, and Disney bling that gives you bragging rights for years to come. Let’s take a look at this year’s themes for each race! ©Disney The Walt Disney World Marathon weekend is comprised of multiple races that combined account for 48.6 impressive miles. The upcoming themes for the 2024 races include a bounding Pluto featured for the 5K run, Chip & Dale running for the acorns for the 10K run, a training Donald Duck and Daisy for the half marathon, and Mickey & Minnie to round out the full marathon. Take a close look at each of the numbers in the themes for hints at park icons that will tell you which parks you’ll be running those races through. Experienced racers ready to test their might and go the distance can also sign up for Goofy’s Race & A Half Challenge as well as the Dopey Challenge! ©Disney If you’re looking to sign up for these races you’ll want to act fast because these have been known to sell out quickly! You’ll want to go ahead and mark your calendar for these dates: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort Club runDisney Gold & Platinum Member Registration: April 4, 2023 General Registration: April 11, 2023, at 10 AM ET Virtual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend General Registration: April 14, 2023, at 10 AM ET Here’s a look at the prices for the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon weekend races: ©Disney And if you’re feeling really adventurous, you can challenge yourself at BOTH Walt Disney World and Disneyland by claiming the 2024 runDisney Coast to Coast Challenge! ©runDisney Think you have what it takes to complete both the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and 2024 Disneyland Resort Half Marathon Weekend races? If you do, there’s some special bling that will be waiting for you at the finish line. You won’t have to register separately for this race, however, there are special qualifications that must be met to be recognized for this achievement. We’ll update you on future posts as more is revealed about Walt Disney World’s 2024 Marathon Weekend but as always, for the latest in Disney news, stay tuned to DFB! Learn more about the runDisney races and events here. Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Which race are you signing up to run? Have you ever completed a Dopey challenge? Tell us below! The post THEMES ANNOUNCED for the 2024 Disney World Marathon Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Throughout the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, we’ve been sharing some of our favorite memories from the resort’s history, like the dedication of Magic Kingdom Park by Roy O. Disney and the creation of fan-favorite attractions and transportation vehicles by retired Walt Disney Imagineer and Disney Legend Bob Gurr. While the 18-month event […]View the full article

Is dessert your favorite part of a meal? Cold Fudge Funnel Cake If it is, WE get it. Dessert is EVERYTHING. Now, we’ve already asked you about the best desserts in ALL of Disney World, and we’ve even told you about our picks for the best desserts in Magic Kingdom. So let’s mosey on over to EPCOT to determine which sweet snacks you should be indulging in when you visit. We’ll admit that much of our list takes you around World Showcase, so if you’re wanting to do a “best desserts around the WORLD” kind of crawl, this would be a good — and fun — way to start! So let’s see which desserts made our cut! School Bread Our first stop is in Norway, where we’re popping into Kringla Bakeri og Kafe to indulge in an old favorite. 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! You can’t pass through the Germany pavilion without getting a whiff of the sweet caramel scents wafting out of Karamel-Küche. Absolutely everything in there is a delight, but one dessert here ALWAYS has us coming back for more. The Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich is made of two soft gingerbread cookies with a buttercream frosting center and salted caramel drizzle. This cookie is EVERYTHING 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 We’re going to STAY in Germany a little while longer and continue smelling the wonderful scents at Karamel-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 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! Pretzel Bread Pudding Warning: This is a very DENSE bread pudding, but it also really packs a lot of great caramel and cinnamon flavor. Make the pretzel bread pudding at home Croque 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. It’s an ice cream sandwich that’s both warm and cold, and it is EXQUISITE. Croque Glace The best part is that you can customize the flavors inside the brioche to make the ice cream creation of your dreams. Check out the best ice cream desserts in Disney World Hang around, though, because you can also get one of our favorite BOOZY drinks in Disney World. L’Artisan des Frances 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! Ice Cream Martini in Epcot’s France It’s a boozy drink AND dessert rolled all into one. Learn how to make that a Gingerbread Ice Cream Martini Macaron 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. Giant macarons! The usual flavor is Chocolate, but there are also some seasonal flavors you can get (we especially love Pumpkin!). Learn more about the Pumpkin Macaron Kakigōri Is there anything better on a hot day than shaved ice? Well, 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. Rainbow kakigori 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 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. Pistachio 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 Turtle Brownie 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 Liège Waffle Finally, we’re heading over to Connections Cafe, EPCOT’s newest eatery to grab a Liège Waffle. Now 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. Liege Waffle 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. Read our review of the Connections Cafe & Eatery Liège Waffle So the next time you’re hanging around EPCOT, be sure to check out these snacks — we promise you won’t be disappointed. And if you DO decide to turn this into a dessert crawl, let us know what your favorites were! WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! DFB Guide and Snacks Bundle Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite dessert in EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post Best Desserts In EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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