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Disney World and the unions representing its workers have reached a tentative agreement to boost the resort’s minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour by year's end. View the full article

We’re friends, right? And that means we want you to know everything there is to know before you ride TRON Lightcycle / Run. TRON Lightcycle / Run opens soon! We’ve been on the ride a time or two, and know the ins and outs pretty well by now. There are currently only two ways to ride TRON, and we’ve got a pretty important update when it comes to the Virtual Queue! As a brief refresher, a virtual queue is a tool available through the My Disney Experience app that allows guests to reserve a space in line for the most popular park attractions ahead of time from their phones. If you’re able to secure a spot in the virtual queue, you will be assigned a boarding group, and then you’ll use that individual boarding pass to enter the line when it’s time to ride. TRON Lightcycle / Run Right now, TRON is only accessible by securing a Virtual Queue Boarding Group or purchasing an Individual Lightning Lane. Essentially, if you secure a boarding group, you’ll be assigned a return window to come back and ride the attraction. Multiple rides use the VQ system in Disney World, and in our experience, we’ve been able to be late to our return window and still allowed on the ride. We’ve experienced this a few times at another new ride, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. TRON Lightcycle / Run by night. With us so far? We wanted to know if this was the case for TRON, so we decided to experiment. We secured a spot in the virtual queue at the 7AM drop and waited — to miss it. ©Disney Our return time window expired at 10:35AM, so we waited well beyond that just to be sure. Disney typically allows a 15-minute grace period for things like restaurant and Genie+ reservations, and we decided to wait until after 11AM before attempting to check in. ©Disney While we were heading to the ride, we overheard a Cast Member advising another guest that the rest of their party would need to be back within their window in order to ride, which made us nervous. But, we soldiered on and marched through the queue — only to find that we were able to scan into the ride perfectly fine. This was just our experience, and there is no guarantee that you’ll be allowed on the ride if you’re late for your boarding window. TRON queue After we got off TRON, we asked a Cast Member directly who told us that the strict return times are continuing through the soft opening because they are trying to avoid having people secure a boarding group and waiting until it’s dark out to ride. The Cast Member didn’t indicate whether or not this would continue to be the case after TRON is officially open or not, but it’s definitely something to be aware of. TRON Lightcycle / Run opens soon! If you’re trying to get a virtual queue spot for TRON, make sure you don’t have any reservations or other events that could potentially conflict with a ride — or be prepared to cancel those reservations. Try to be on time if you want to be sure you can ride! We’ll be keeping an eye on TRON before and after it officially opens, and you can check out our posts on it below: 5 Tips for Scoring a TRON Virtual Queue Spot Complete Guide to the TRON Virtual Queue First Look at the New Snack Stand in Magic Kingdom Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Check Out Our Full Review of TRON Right Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been on TRON in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post What If You're LATE for Your TRON Boarding Group in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Nashville-spawned, music-minded, bar-food chain Tin Roof has another location, on Delray’s glitzy Atlantic Avenue. Also open: an Italian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale by the name of Pick-ITA-Up. View the full article

Ramadan Mubarak! رمضان مبارك This means “Happy Ramadan” which is a traditional greeting for Muslims who celebrate the holiday. Ramadan is the most cherished time of the year for Muslims around the world. It is a time for reflection, community, service, charity and celebration. Starting today, observant Muslims will fast from all forms of food […]View the full article

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be complicated — especially when you’re trying to choose between 25 resort hotels. If you’ve narrowed down your choices to these hotels, how do you make your final selection? Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Well, we’re here to walk you through the differences between Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Whether room size, location, pools, and/or restaurants are most important to you, we share the information that you’ll need to make an informed decision. After all, we want you stay at the hotel that is best for your family! Let’s get started and look at all the details so that you can plan your Disney trip with confidence. Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort There’s no doubt that Disney vacations are expensive, and no one wants buyer’s remorse when it comes to what can usually be the most EXPENSIVE part of your Disney trip. We’re approaching this chaos-agent of a decision with as much logic as possible, so we’re breaking it down into five categories: Common Ground Theme/Rooms Pools Food Transportation Welcome Home to Saratoga Springs Common Ground Before we mention their differences, let’s take a look at what Coronado Springs and Saratoga Springs have in common. First, because of their immense size, rooms are often available! What a view from Saratoga Springs! Each have a large resort layout that consists of a central lobby building with outer buildings housings the actual hotel rooms. The themeing at both locations is subtle when compared to other resorts such as Animal Kingdom Lodge. Relax and play a game at Coronado Springs! Both resorts offer bus transportation to the theme parks at Walt Disney World. Bus transportation from Magic Kingdom For Coronado Springs, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $250 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $3,520 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. For Saratoga Springs, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $451 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $3,477 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. Extra Theme Park Hours Benefits for Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Theme/Rooms Divided into four sections — Gran Destino Tower, Casitas, Ranchos, and Cabanas — Coronado Springs features an American Southwest theme situated around a pretty lake. With immersive landscaping, the resort seems quiet unless a large convention is in town. Coronado Springs offers standard hotel rooms with 2 queens or 1 king bed, sleeping 2-4 people. A variety of suites (with a higher price tag!) sleep 4-8 guests. Room at Coronado Springs Resort Saratoga Springs both offer villa-type accommodations with studio, 1-bedroom (sleep up to five), 2-bedroom, or 3-bedroom layouts. Furnishings are generally a little bit more on the higher end. Speaking of spacious accommodations, the 3 Bedroom Grand Villas at various Disney Vacation Club properties can sleep up to 12 people! These rooms typically come with 3 bedrooms, 3 (or more) bathrooms, a (very large) full-sized kitchen, living area, dining area, and a balcony. These rooms are available first for DVC members to book, so they’re pretty difficult to score and pricing is not readily available to the public (unless you call Disney to book for a specific date). Studios have two beds and a kitchenette. The one-to-three-bedroom villas have a full kitchen, as well as washer and dryer. If you’re looking for convenience, these amenities might make your trip a whole lot easier! The Murphy bed at Saratoga Springs Both are large resorts with beautiful landscaping, but they do have some differences! Coronado Springs Opened in 1997, Coronado Springs is a moderate resort with convention facilities. In 2019, the opening of the 15-story Gran Destino Tower added 545 rooms to this sprawling resort. Gran Destino Tower is sleek and swanky! The standard rooms here are the largest of all the moderate resorts at Disney World! Gran Destino Tower Room This moderate resort is the only one on Disney property offering Club level rooms with Disney signature service. So, if you are looking for a club level room at Walt Disney World, this resort will be your least expensive option. And you’ll love access to the Chronos Club. The Club Access experience is all about comfort — snacks when you need ’em, a relaxing spot to kick back, and — in this case — terrific views to drink in any time of day. Gran Destino Tower has four categories of Club Access rooms: Standard View – Club Access, Deluxe Suite – Club Access, One Bedroom Suite – Club Access, and Presidential Suite – Club Access. DFB Video: Should You REALLY Stay at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort? Saratoga Springs First, this is a Deluxe Villa Resorts offering many of these perks. This hotel can be booked by Disney Vacation Club members or cash-paying guests. Here, you’ll escape to a 19th century equestrian resort, although there aren’t any horses! Opened in May 2004, the quaint gardens add to the peaceful atmosphere. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Studio Studios at this resort are smaller providing a queen bed and pull-down bed. Two bedrooms sleep up to 8 people. Treehouse Villa However, the unique but very remote treehouse villas can accommodate up to nine guests. Results What type of accommodations do you prefer? Both offer a relaxing atmosphere in large, spread-out resorts. If you need space, Saratoga Springs wins out. If you want the most updated rooms, try Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs. NEWS! MAJOR HOTEL CHANGE Announced for Disney World Pools When the weather is HOT or you just need a break from park queues, head to your resort pool! After all, the pools have their own unique features and special theming. Feature pools at Walt Disney World hotels usually have at least one slide and also offer poolside activities. Look at the hotel’s recreation schedule for more information. Some Disney resorts are so spread out that they also offer leisure pools. These swimming spots are family-friendly with at least one whirlpool spa. Leisure pools are quieter than the more crowded and active feature pools. Pool at Coronado Note that poolside towels are always complimentary. Coronado Springs There are four pools at Coronado Springs, including the large Lost City of Cibola Pool and three quiet pools. Coronado Springs Lost City of Cibola Pool Coronado Springs also has the biggest hot tub on Disney property! You can find it over at the Dig Site — a pool area themed around the Mayan ruins. Saratoga Springs This resort has two featured pools — High Rock Spring Pool and The Paddock Pool. While High Rock Spring is currently under renovation until late March 2023, the other pools remain open for your enjoyment. Once re-opened, we expect High Rock Spring to continue to offer a fun atmosphere with waterfalls, zero-depth entry, and a 128 ft. slide. You’ll find two whirlpool spas at this location. Got kids? They’ll love the Donald Duck splash area with a fun kiddie-sized slide. Pool at Saratoga Springs The zero-depth entry Paddock Pool showcases a slide that starts at the top of a water tower and provides 146 feet of fun! Kids can splash in the aquatic play area showcasing two small waterslides. Nearby, a horseshoe-shaped whirlpool offers a nice respite. Paddock Pool at Saratoga Springs Leisure pools with whirlpool spas can be found at the Treehouse Villas, Congress Park, and The Grandstand. Results While Saratoga Springs has more pools, we prefer the feature pool at Coronado Springs! 10 Hidden Secrets About Disney World Pools Food Park days can be exhausting. Whether you’re taking a whole day to enjoy your resort, or you are relaxing after a shopping excursion at Disney Springs, once you’re at your Disney World hotel, you might not want to get back on a bus or boat for nourishment. So, you’ll want to know about the best options at your Disney World resort! Artist’s Palette at Saratoga Springs Take a look at the menus and decide which resort has the food that best suits your family. Coronado Springs If you find yourself craving something a little different in Disney World and are either staying at Coronado Springs or don’t mind taking the time to get there, be sure to stop by for some great dining you might have missed out on otherwise. Barcelona Lounge If you’re in the mood for Spanish-style tapas and drinks, you’ll want to head straight to Barcelona Lounge. Not only is it absolutely gorgeous, but in the afternoon, you can grab some artisanal cocktails you can’t find anywhere else in Disney World. If you have a chance, be sure to order up the Passion Fruit Sangria — you will NOT be disappointed. It’s a secret menu item, so you’ll have to request it by name. Cranberry Blood Orange Sangria If you’re a charcuterie kind of person (and who isn’t these days?), the charcuterie here is not only delicious but also a great bargain! Cafe Rix Although Cafe Rix is mostly grab-and-go items, it’s got one thing that sets it apart from most quick-service restaurants in Disney World — it has a GELATO BAR. We’re just going to say it — you can never go wrong with gelato. Breakfast at Cafe Rix But if you’re also wanting a quick and easy bite to eat, this is your go-to at Coronado Springs. Dahlia Lounge Okay, you know location is EVERYTHING, right? Well, Dahlia Lounge is at the top of Coronado Springs’ Gran Destino Tower, meaning you get great views of just about everything! There’s also a rooftop patio, where you can enjoy a drink while enjoying views of EPCOT, Blizzard Beach, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is a great place to get away from Disney-esque theming for a bit without having to actually leave Disney. Tequila Daisy But don’t just come here for the view, be sure to order up the Croquettes and sip on a Tequila Daisy. If tequila isn’t your thing, though, you’ll find an amazing selection of Spanish wines here. El Mercado de Coronado Yes, El Mercado de Coronado is a food court, but this is one of the few food courts in Disney World that serve up some unique Spanish-themed options. You’re not going to find things like Roasted Mojo Pork Loin, Ancho Rubbed Bone-In Chicken Breast, and Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf at any other food court in Disney World. El Mercado de Coronado So, if you want a quick bite to eat that isn’t standard food court fare, now you know where to go. Maya Grill Okay, so Maya Grill isn’t a destination worthy spot, but if you are hanging around your resort, it’s a table service spot that will fill you up. The setting is all Mayan, and it does make you feel like you’ve stepped inside a Mayan temple. This is also where you’ll find some of the best churros in all of Disney World. Are these the best churros at Disney World? However, we also highly recommend the Margarita Flight, Cochinita Pibil, and the Baja Fish Tacos. Laguna Bar If you find yourself craving things with tequila and mezcal, be sure to drop by the Laguna Bar. We especially like the margaritas here. You’ll also get a lovely view of the lake at Coronado Springs, Lago Dorado. If you need to relax and destress, this is the place to do it. Sometimes all you need is a place to chill with a margarita, right? Rix Sports Bar & Grill Maybe you think places with the words “bar and grill” in them are boring, but Rix Sports Bar & Grill will change your mind. Yes, the food here is standard bar food, but there are some standouts here that you need to try like Watchos (nachos made with waffle fries!!!) and the Cotton Candy Cheesecake. Watchos So, this is bar food, but elevated. Siestas Cantina If you’re lazing around the pool near the Dig Site at Coronado Springs, drop by Siestas Cantina for a refreshing drink. We can assure you that the bartenders here are some of the best you’ll find in Disney World! However, be sure to order up the Firecracker Shrimp — it’s one of our favorite things to eat at this resort! Spicy Sauce on that Firecracker Shrimp! Seriously, we LOVE that shrimp. Three Bridges Bar & Grill Three Bridges is another of those hidden secrets at Disney World. It’s patio dining with a water view, and the food is outstanding. There are also a lot of fun details that even include nods to DuckTales! What’s not to love? If you want some amazing Guacamole, you’ll find it here. Three Bridges We can also recommend the Poke Bowl with Chicken and the La Fresa Limonada. Toledo — Tapas, Steak & Seafood If you’re in the mood for table service, look no further than Toledo. One, you’ll get a great view because this restaurant is next to Dahlia Lounge on top of the Gran Destino Tower. Two, it’s got a romantic atmosphere that is PERFECT for a date night in Disney World, especially if you time your reservation during the EPCOT fireworks. Be sure to order the Chef’s Signature Meal For Two — we liked almost EVERYTHING about that meal. Beautiful Decor You can get that Tequila Daisy here, too, along with a great selection of wine. Like we said, this is THE date night spot in Disney World. The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Coronado Springs Saratoga Springs Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is an equestrian-themed resort, with dining options that are simultaneously relaxed and refined. The Turf Club Bar and Grill features steaks and chops — along with pasta dishes — in a lovely atmosphere created with dark woods and forest greens. Pork Chop You can also enjoy spending some time at the Turf Club Lounge. (May I recommend the Mint Julep?) We do want to note that the Turf Club at Saratoga Springs is only open for dinner. Backstretch Pool Bar and On the Rocks Pool Bar serve cold specialty drinks that are perfect for relaxing by the pool on a sunny day. On the Rocks Pool Bar The Artist’s Palette is a Counter Service option serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a spot made to resemble an artist’s studio in New York. The indoor seating is welcome on hot Florida days, chilly mornings and evenings, and during rainstorms! Fresh sandwiches, pizza, salads and more are on offer, and the bakery case always boasts some fantastic and creative cupcakes. Stop by Artist’s Palette for seasonal treats! The Paddock Grill is located by the Paddock Pool, offering substantial eats to enjoy poolside — even for the early risers at breakfast! Click HERE for our Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort! Results While the variety at Saratoga Springs is rather slim, you’re not far from Disney Springs, which has a ton of dining options. Toledo — Tapas, Steak, and Seafood Coronado Springs has a LOT of dining and a lot of variety. With multiple lounges, a rooftop restaurant, a sports bar, a table service option on the lake, a food court, and more — you probably won’t need more options. Coronado Springs wins out for offering more onsite options. Transportation Both resorts offer bus transportation to the theme parks at Walt Disney World. Coronado Springs The only complimentary transportation option you have is the bus system. On top of that, each bus makes multiple stops around the resort so your trip can be even longer AND those buses can fill up. Saratoga Springs If you don’t mind a stroll, Disney Springs can be reached by walking. However, boat transportation is also offered. Take a boat to Saratoga Springs! This hotel is fairly far away from the Disney parks — so getting to-and-from places using Disney’s complimentary transportation can take a big chunk out of your day. Results Saratoga Springs wins in this category due to its proximity to Disney Springs. The Sassagoula Riverboats are a pleasant mode of transportation, except during inclement weather. Learn all about WDW Transportation The Winner! So, where do we think you should stay? Sorry, that decision has to be up to you. It depends on the people in your traveling party and what your plans are during your stay at Walt Disney World. If you’re wanting luxury but you’re also on a budget, then Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort might be the moderate resort to book! It offers many amenities, including some that you only find at deluxe properties. It’s not your typical mid-tier stay! Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort A few more considerations: Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is located on the sprawling property of Saratoga Springs. However, Coronado Springs is more centrally located on Disney World property. Enjoy relaxing at Saratoga Springs! Your hotel at Walt Disney World will either be a place just to sleep or a hang-out in between touring the parks. If you’re seeking relaxation and don’t feel the need to rush to the parks, then Saratoga Springs or Coronado Springs both provide an excellent respite from the crowds. However, we prefer the central location and variety of restaurants at Coronado Springs. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Where did you decide to stay? 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Whether you’re experiencing a live stage show with National Geographic Live or exploring the world with National Geographic Expeditions, there’s tons to learn about these magnificent mammals - from polar bears to pandas, grizzly bears and more. View the full article

The new Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant is finally open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’re bringing you all the details about this new restaurant. It’s open! While we are sharing some photos from the opening and saw what the crowds have looked like today, we wanted to tell you about a few details you’ll want to keep your eyes (and ears) out for if you dine here! Roundup Rodeo BBQ is a brand new restaurant at Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios. Like the rest of this land, the restaurant is intricately themed with colorful decor and fun details. We’re here on the opening day of the restaurant to let you know about some of the best details that you won’t want to miss. Inside Roundup Rodeo BBQ Ever heard of the whole “Andy’s Coming” fiasco? This was a BIG deal a few years ago. A while back, a photo began circulating the internet and it ultimately went viral. The photo featured Toy Story characters in a Disney park laying down on the ground. The caption indicated that if guests yelled the phrase “Andy’s coming!” the characters would fall down. The photo was allegedly staged by a Cast Member and taken out of context once it began to spread. Ultimately, its viral nature led to many guests shouting the phrases at the characters in the park. It would be dangerous (and painful! and dirty!) to have this happen constantly though, so guests may have been left seriously disappointed when they visited. Well, the new Toy Story restaurant has brought this trend to life in the best way. In the restaurant, the servers will sometimes announce that “Andy’s Coming!” and everyone is supposed to freeze in place while a sound plays overhead of Andy talking to his mom looking for his cowboy belt. What a fun way to make the viral trend a real thing in the parks! 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 are you most excited about at Rodeo Roundup BBQ? Let us know below! The post 2 Things That Make Roundup Rodeo BBQ STAND OUT in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is a food lover’s paradise. Across all four parks you’ll find a variety of cuisine to keep you munching from dawn till dusk! Cinderella Castle! In recent years, Disney has become much more accommodating to those with dietary restrictions, so they too can enjoy the wonderful food the parks have to offer. This includes many plant-based dishes! Magic Kingdom is probably the most popular park in Disney World, and if you’re taking a vacation to the resort, you’ll most likely spend a day or two here. While Magic Kingdom isn’t exactly known for their food, they do have many different spots to try out, and you can find lots of iconic park treats here. These days there are many more options for those with dietary restrictions than there used to be! Disney has committed to broadening its menus to include items for those who eat gluten free, dairy free, and plant-based. Cheshire Cat Tail While you can check menus on your My Disney Experience App to find snacks and dishes that fit your diet, it can help you gain peace of mind to do a little bit of research ahead of time. Here, we’re going over all of the food carts, quick service locations, and table-service restaurants in Magic Kingdom that have plant-based items! Kiosks, Carts and Walk Ups Aloha Isle Dole Whip The vanilla option is not plant-based Pineapple Dole Whip Sunshine Tree Terrace Citrus Swirl The vanilla option is not plant-based Liberty Square Market Fresh fruit and veggies, like Cuties Mandarin Oranges, apple slices, and pickles Main Street Bakery Coffee and tea Offers non-dairy milks like oat milk Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream Peanut Butter Sauce 56 Must-Read Disney Dining Secrets from Disney Food Blog Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Storybook Treats Lemon Soft Serve (when available) Lunching Pad Pretzel (without cheese) Joffrey’s Coffee Joffrey’s has non-dairy milks like almond milk and oat milk Most of the flavor syrups are vegan Coffee in Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts Joffrey’s Revive Coffee in Tomorrowland Quick Service Friar’s Nook Plant-Based Brat Tater Bites Uncrustables Pinocchio Village Haus Plant-Based “Cheese” Pizza Make sure to request a vegan crust! Plant-based Cheese Pizza Columbia Harbour House Doom Burger Green Beans Fries Uncrustables Casey’s Corner Plant-Based Loaded Slaw Dog Plant-Based Dog Your Ultimate 1-Day Plan For Magic Kingdom Loaded Slaw Dog Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Patty Melt Uncrustables Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Veggie Rice Bowl Strawberry Salad Uncrustables BEST Value Fast Food Restaurants at Disney World for 2023 Pecos Bill’s Table Service Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen Fall’s Family Falafel Curried Vegetable Crew Stew Skipper Dan’s Dan Dan Noodles You will need to request the plant-based option Panna-Connie’s Congo Lime Delight Congo Connie’s Coconut-Curry Concoction Liberty Tree Tavern Declaration Salad Revolutionary Impossible Meatloaf Johnny Appleseed Warm Apple Cake Sorbet Impossible meatloaf! Diamond Horseshoe Tossed Salad Plant-Based Impossible Meatloaf Johnny Appleseed Warm Apple Cake Cinderella’s Royal Table Chickpea Panisse Coffee Pots de Creme Be Our Guest Mixed Field Greens Vadouvan Spiced Vegetables Vanilla Cake With Lemon Curd Am I Dining WRONG at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World? Be Our Guest Crystal Palace Oatmeal Fruit Mickey Waffles Be sure to request plant-based option Vegan “Egg” Frittata Spiced Cake The Plaza Restaurant Chili with cashew cream Chili Impossible Burger Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding with Soy Milk Frozen Dessert Tony’s Town Square Garden Salad Spaghetti and Mushroom Meatballs, Italian Strawberry Shortcake Lady and the Tramp Tribute in Tony’s Town Square Remember to always ask your server or a chef if the item is vegan. It has been our experience that Disney World restaurant staff is well trained in different diets, and they are eager to help you have a great dining experience! Disney also often adds seasonal dishes for different celebrations and holidays, so also ask your server about any potential plant-based options that could be available! Stay tuned to our site for more food guides to help you on your next Disney World vacation! 15 Cheap But Filling Disney World Snacks For When You’re Ballin’ On a Budget Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where’s your favorite spot to dine in Disney World for plant-based eats? Comment below! The post Ultimate Guide to Vegan Food in Magic Kingdom for 2023 & 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to deciding when to plan your Disney World trip, there are certain times of the year that tend to be busier than others. Cinderella Castle Of course, we see some pretty intense crowds during holidays, the summer, and the spring break season too. But, you’ll also find crowds at certain times throughout the year when you may be least expecting it. Disney World plays host to several special events that could bring crowds to the parks, and we just learned about another one you might want to mark your calendar for! Disney World is hosting the 2023 Out & Equal Workplace Summit from September 11th to 14th, according to the Miami Herald. Out & Equal is a California-based LGBTQ+ workplace equality organization. Disney Pride Decoration The Orlando Sentinel reported that the event is expected to bring in over 5,000 people “who will discuss gay and transgender inclusivity and equality in the workplace.” Disney has worked with Out & Equal for a number of years, and The Walt Disney Co. is listed as one of the organization’s top sponsors on its website. This is also not the first time Disney has hosted Out & Equal events, either. Pride Balloon Photo Op An event like this can no doubt draw thousands of additional people to the Disney World resort, especially if the anticipated number of attendees is anywhere near correct. Whether or not the event guests will also be visiting the parks we’re not sure just yet, but typically, when Disney hosts events (like other conferences or even sporting events) we see crowds and wait times increase. Be ready for crowds! If you’re planning a Disney World trip for this year, keep special events like this in mind as you might run into more crowds than you were expecting! We’ve got a list of dates you might want to know when planning your trip, and you can check that out at the link below. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and more! Check Out More Events Coming to Disney World This Year 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 Are you heading to Disney World this year? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney To Host a Gay Rights Summit in Orlando Later This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

HEY, HOWDY, HEY! It’s open! Roundup Rodeo BBQ has officially opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and even though we got the chance to preview this spot before it was open — you know we had to go check it out again! But first, we wanted to show you what the crowds look like on the opening day of a Disney World restaurant. Greetings from Hollywood Studios! We’re here to check out the opening day of Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land, and trust us — we’re ready for some barbecue. But apparently, we weren’t the only ones! As we headed into Hollywood Studios, we noticed a steady stream of people trickling in, but nothing too out of the ordinary considering we got there in the morning as others arrived. Headed into the park Even as we walked down Sunset Boulevard toward the Tower of Terror, there was plenty of space available to walk without bumping into anyone. Where was everyone hiding?! Nothing too bad yet Had everyone already made their way into Toy Story Land to get a peek at the new spot? They certainly weren’t hiding over here. Not packed over here We started making our way back toward Roundup Rodeo BBQ, and that’s where we spotted the first signs that maybe, just maybe — Hollywood Studios wasn’t quite as empty as it first appeared to be. We decided to soldier on and headed to Toy Story Land… Getting there …and THERE THEY WERE! Look at all those people! Granted, this area of the park is known for being pretty congested, but even by a regular park day’s standards, this is looking pretty darn crowded to us. THERE THEY ARE! As we got closer to the restaurant, we saw a line of folks waiting to head in to get their grub on. Honestly, same. Overall, the crowds at Hollywood Studios continued to grow as we headed further into the park, especially over in Toy Story Land. Yikes When it comes to wait times, Rise of the Resistance had a 3-hour wait, Tower of Terror had a 90-minute wait, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway had a 70-minute wait — all right around lunch time. These wait times aren’t too bad, especially considering we’re in peak spring break times (though maybe that’s because everyone is over at Magic Kingdom trying to get on TRON since it opened early)! Roundup Rodeo BBQ If you’re headed into Hollywood Studios today, keep an eye on wait times on My Disney Experience to get an idea of what crowds might be like, and check back here for more updates. We’ll be bringing you another full review of Roundup Rodeo BBQ, but in the meantime, you can see our review of the meal we got to preview below! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Check Out Our FULL Review of Roundup Rodeo BBQ 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! Are you excited to try this new restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Crowds Are INTENSE for Roundup Rodeo BBQ’s Opening Day in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ve planned it all right down to the rides, the snacks, and of course your advanced dining reservations, but have you stopped to consider what else could be missing? Monorail! With so much to keep up with for your next Disney World trip, who has time to keep up with everything that could go “bump” while you’re enjoying your vacation? That’s why we’re here! We’ve lined up a list of possible mistakes that YOU could make on your trip to Disney World in April. We’re breaking down the MAJOR mistakes you could be making on your April Disney World trip: 1- “I thought April Was Lower In Crowds” It sounds like you’ve done your homework on anticipating crowds and you’ve probably avoided March for that very reason, but a lot of people don’t stop to consider April crowds. Yeah, the crowds are still here With Easter falling in April this year, Spring Break season continues. So, you still want to have the right expectations going into this visit. Beach Club Eggs! It’s likely that the increased crowd levels will continue as Disney World is a popular destination for those looking to add a little magic to their holiday, and rightly so with so much to do around the parks. Milk Chocolate Bunny With M&Ms And just like with March, it’s going to be important to tailor your expectations to potentially crowded parks with longer wait times (this is where Genie+ may come in useful to you), and crowded walkways. ©Disney Here’s our best recommendation: If you’re looking to take advantage of Genie+ and use it to its full potential, it might save you some time if you’re buying it early. Keep in mind that buying Genie+ later in the day may not help as much, as many Lightning Lane slots may also be full. Have a plan of what your absolute must-do rides, attractions, and character meet and greets will be each day, and go after those first. If you get around to doing more than what you anticipated, then we consider that a huge bonus! Disney World in April: Tips and Info 2- April Showers Bring May Flowers If you didn’t already have ponchos or umbrellas on your packing list, you’ll want to add them right now! phot ©Weather.com This is Florida and we know the weather can be unpredictable! Orlando is notorious for those fast and furious sudden rain showers that typically subside in a matter of minutes to hours but it definitely could put a damper on your day — and your footwear — if you’re not anticipating it. 14 Amazon Essentials to Survive Rainy Days in Disney World 3- What You Wear Matters! While we’re on that subject, it’s important to pack the right kinds of shoes for when you’ll be visiting the parks. Don’t forget your shoes A mistake we’ve seen folks make too many times over is that they bring brand new shoes that haven’t been worn or broken in yet. If you combine brand-new shoes with some grumpy weather and mix in miles of walking each day, you’ll probably be lacking in having your best Disney day. What Shoes Should You Wear in Disney World? 4- Missing The Last Enchantment & Harmonious Fireworks? Disney World’s most magical celebration celebrating its 50th anniversary is winding down mostly at the end of March however, for just a few more days in very early April you’ll still catch the last few showings of Disney’s Enchantment fireworks spectacular at Magic Kingdom. Can you see them? If this is the show you’re looking to see, make sure your plans align and know that the last performance will take place on April 2nd, 2023. Harmonious in EPCOT Additionally, Harmonious at EPCOT will be retiring after its last performance on April 2nd, 2023. Both of the 50th anniversary nighttime spectaculars will be replaced the following night by other shows, so you won’t be without a nighttime show for the remainder of your visit if your trip falls within this week. End Date Announced For Disney Enchantment in Magic Kingdom 5- Expect BIG Crowds For This Return! This is a return Disney World fans have been counting down for quite some time, and while we’re sad to see Enchantment leave, the return of a fan-favorite Happily Ever After is exactly what will draw the big crowds! Did you hear Happily Ever After is returning? Happily Ever After will be returning to Magic Kingdom park on April 3rd, 2023 following the 18-month long run of Disney’s Enchantment fireworks show. This show previously ran before Enchantment took its place for the Disney World 5oth celebration and now fans are ready to greet it once again with brand-new projections down Main Street USA added to the previous Castle-only projections. Ready to begin? If you’re a fan of this one, you’ll want to pick out your fireworks viewing spot (probably) hours ahead of time, so line up your park plans accordingly. On the other hand if this is not something totally of interest to you we offer this alternative option: Take advantage of the time before and during the fireworks to ride the attractions and meet with evening characters — you can really get a lot done during this time as most people will be watching fireworks. Watch the FULL New Happily Ever After Fireworks Show in Magic Kingdom! 6- Your Park Admission Won’t Be ENOUGH To Ride TRON Lightcycle / Run! April is a BIG month for Disney World with lots of familiar returns but also we’re really excited for something new! TRON Lightcycle / Run TRON Lightcycle / Run will officially open on April 4th, 2023 to everyone in the parks. Up to this point from March 2oth, Annual Passholders were able to take advantage of a soft opening for this attraction. We’re hoping that will help with opening day crowds but from the looks of how that’s been going so far, we’re pretty sure they will sell out quickly! TRON Lightcycle / Run at night If this ride is on your must-do list here’s what you need to know: you will ONLY be able to get on this ride with either a virtual queue or by purchasing an individual lightning lane. ©Disney If you’re not sure how to secure a virtual queue then check out our guide here that will walk you through the process. If you’re looking for the paid individual lightning lane option ,Walt Disney World resort guests will be able to purchase before the park hours and visiting day guests will be able to purchase at park opening hours (if there are any left). Our best recommendation is to try for the virtual queue if you’re not staying at a Disney World resort. We’ve seen the paid individual lightning lanes sell out in minutes, but you’ll also need to be very speedy at grabbing that virtual queue, because those have sold out in under a second in their first soft opening days! 5 Tips for Scoring a TRON Virtual Queue Spot in Disney World And there you have it! This is everything that we want you to be prepared for to help you win while at Disney World! For the latest information about all things Disney, stay tuned here at DFB! Don’t Make THIS Critical Mistake At Disney World 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? 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There is so much to do during Disney’s 100th Anniversary. Mickey 100th anniversary statue in Disneyland We’ve been keeping an eye on all the merchandise drops, new park experiences, and more. If you’re going to be in Disneyland later this year, you won’t want to miss the chance to take this limited-time tour! Disney has just announced that, starting April 7th, guests can take part in the Celebrating Disney100 at the Disneyland Resort guided tour! This unique tour will allow you to chat with a Disney animator, take part in a unique drawing experience, take special photos in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, and get a special viewing spot of the “Magic Happens” Parade. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland In addition to these experiences, you’ll also get the following: A stroll through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park with an official Disneyland tour guide A tour Buena Vista Street, Animation Academy, Main Street Opera House, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, and Sleeping Beauty Castle A complimentary digital download of your snapshot in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle adorned with dazzling Disney100 celebratory decorations A Disney100 Celebration treat A specially designed Disney100 commemorative pin Main Street 100th Anniversary decor You can check for availability and reserve your spot right now online but don’t wait long, or else all the spots may be taken up. Reserve your spot right here! In other news, important 100th Anniversary information has recently been announced for Disney World and you don’t want to miss out on all the new popcorn buckets we’ve spotted! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Here’s where you can see a lifesize Disney hologram for Disney’s 100th Anniversary! 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 check out this new tour? Tell us in the comments below! The post A NEW Disney 100th Anniversary TOUR Is Coming Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World is going through a bit of a phase right now. Hollywood Studios You might have noticed that things are changing. From rides to restaurants to resorts, chances are the parks don’t look the same way they did on your last visit. We recently spotted a new park map in Animal Kingdom, and now it looks like another map has had a bit of a makeover! The Hollywood Studios park map has gotten an update! We saw the new maps on a recent trip and wanted to see what all had changed. Disney is likely replacing all the park maps to remove any 50th anniversary language, events, snacks, and more. Here’s a look at the front of the old park map… Sorcerer Mickey! …and here’s the new one! NEW park map! From what we can tell, it looks like all of the 50th-anniversary offerings have been removed, including any mentions of the Beacons of Magic show and other things like snacks. What’s new? We also noticed a pretty big shoutout to the NEW Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant in Toy Story Land! Roundup Rodeo BBQ! As far as we can tell, the actual map itself doesn’t appear to have changed all that much, but the 50th logo has been removed from the map compass like it was on the new Animal Kingdom map. So much to see! You’ll still find plenty of important details and information listed — like showtimes, attractions, restaurants, where to find the bathroom, First Aid, Guest Relations, and more. The Park Rules are also prominently displayed on the back of the map, reminding people just in case! Lots of useful info There are also tips on using Mobile Order, Walkup Waitlists, and even Mobile Checkout listed if you need to know any of that information. Of course, you can find all this info and then some in the My Disney Experience app, but sometimes there’s just something about grabbing an old-school park map to commemorate a trip. Pick up a park map on your next visit We’ll be on the hunt for more park map changes around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! See the NEW Animal Kingdom Park Map 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 heading to Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments. The post A NEW PARK MAP Has Landed at Disney's Hollywood Studios -- See the Changes Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pizza Lovers…you should SEE this NEW snack! Pizza Planet Truck We’ve had some great pizza at the Disney parks. The pizza window by Via Napoli in EPCOT, when open, has giant slices of pepperoni and margarita pizza. Speaking of pizza windows, Disney’s Boardwalk also has one! But there is one thing we have never seen before and that is pizza and corn on the cob together — until now. Little Caesars Pizza recently posted a tweet announcing Corncob Crust Pizza. It’s made with American-grown corn on the cob and comes with a 2 Liter of liquid butter. We’re not sure who asked for this, but it was not us. We’re almost positive that this is a joke (April Fool’s Day is not too far away)…but you never know . What do you think? Should Corncob Pizza be a real thing? And here’s the real question — if it IS a real thing…would you try it? ©Little Caesar’s We have tried some unique pizza flavors lately. At Disneyland’s Princess Nite last month, we tried Esgarot Flatbread — yep, it was basically SNAIL PIZZA. Escargot Flatbread at Disneyland We love pizza but we’re not so sure we could get behind eating a whole corn on the cob with it. For more interesting food news, follow us at DFB! See Our Thoughts On Escargot Flatbread Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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! Do you think this is an April Fool’s Joke or is it real? Let us know below! The post Someone PLEASE Tell Us This New Pizza Is a Joke first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Saying goodbye can be really hard. Mickey, we’ll miss your outfit! Next week, we’ll be saying goodbye to a lot of the decor, snacks, and entertainment that has carried us through the past 18 months. But, all good things must come to an end, right? We’ve already seen some fan-favorite snacks disappear, and we’ve seen some park information changes be made. You probably already know where we’re going with this… That’s right, Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is ending on March 31st, 2023. With its departure, we can expect to say goodbye to some merchandise, park decor, snacks, and live shows and entertainment. Next week could be your LAST CHANCE to experience some of these things! Saying goodbye! We’ve already seen some 50th anniversary snacks disappear, such as the EARidescent Sip-a-bration, the 50th Celebration Tart, and Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili in a Bread Boule. The Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie is also going away…sort of. The blondie will remain on the menu at Fairfax Fare in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, just without its fancy 50th anniversary decorations. We’re expecting this to happen with some of the other treats as well — they may stick around in some form, just without the 50th decorations. We’ll miss you, Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie Don’t worry though, there’s more fun in store. The Disney100 Celebration will be making its way to EPCOT for more fun, and the beloved Happily Ever After show will resume at Magic Kingdom starting April 3rd. Happily Ever After Preview While we’re so excited for what’s to come, we can’t help but be a little sad over some of our favorite snacks, merch, and experiences leaving. What is it that Pooh said? About being lucky that we had something that makes saying goodbye so hard? Silly old bear! Anyway, we’ll be here updating you all on what else we notice disappearing from the parks next week. Follow along for more Disney-related news, reviews, and updates. Oh, and if you’re headed to Disney World soon, don’t forget to pack some of our fun t-shirts! Click here to see them all! Click the link below to check out more details on the Disney100 Celebration coming to EPCOT. Ready to celebrate Disney100? Click here for more! 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? The post An Important WARNING if You'll Be in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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One of our favorite snacks to grab in Disneyland is a Mickey beignet! We love Mickey Beignets You can get these tasty treats from Royal Street Veranda and Ralph Breannan’s Jazz Kitchen, but did you know that ANOTHER restaurant is now serving up these delicious treats inside Disneyland Park? Now you can grab Mickey Beignets at Hungry Bear Restaurant too! Hungry Bear Restaurant This spot usually serves up funnel cakes, but we noticed that now they’ve replaced them with Mickey beignets. Mickey Beignets You can get a 3-pack for $4.99, and with how delicious these things are, we think that’s a pretty good deal. This is the same price that you’ll see for beignets at Royal Street Veranda. Mickey-shaped Beignets Currently, the Mint Julep Bar (our usual spot to grab Mickey beignets) is closed as Disney prepares to open the brand-new Tiana’s Palace Restaurant in this park. Disney Imagineers shared that Tiana’s Palace will be a reimagined restaurant — and in fact, it will be replacing the former French Market Restaurant. The Mint Julep Bar, which was located in the French Market will reopen to serve its famous beignets and Mint Juleps along with Tiana’s Palace. ©Disney In other Disneyland restaurant news, we just ranked all the restaurants in Disneyland and tried a new snack that reminded us of our childhood! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news. Check out our ultimate 2023 Disneyland guide right here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite Disneyland snack? Tell us in the comments below! The post We Interrupt Your Scrolling for an Important Disney Mickey Beignet UPDATE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

IT’S HERE! The day is finally here! Roundup Rodeo BBQ We’ve been waiting for the opening day of Roundup Rodeo BBQ for what feels like forever. We hope you’ve got your reservations because this restaurant officially opens TODAY! We walked by the restaurant in Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check it out! It’s open! People were already checking in for lunch when we arrived. A Cast Member was on hand with a menu, too! The menu It’s exciting to see a new restaurant opening up! As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news! Read our honest thoughts about the new restaurant right there! 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! When are you planning on dining at this new restaurant? Tell us in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: Roundup Rodeo BBQ Is OPEN in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you love celebrities and Disney World, we’ve got NEWS for you! Cinderella Castle There are unique ways to enjoy celebrity-themed things in Disney World (like eating at a celebrity table or getting celebrity-sent items) and sometimes you may even spot a real celebrity or two in the parks. But if you want to check out an event that’s filled with celebrities AND supports an important mission, this is what you need to know! Have you ever heard of the Disney Dreamers Academy? Well, you’re about to! For years, Disney has been offering a special event called Disney Dreamers Academy. It is an educational mentoring program that is held in Disney World. ©Disney During this event — which takes place from March 23rd to the 26th — 100 students from across the U.S. visit Disney World. These students are selected out of the thousands of applications sent in each year. The students get to come to Disney World (all-expenses paid trip!) with a parent or guardian for the 4-day event. The entire event is aimed at “broadening career awareness and creating exclusive opportunities for Black students and teens from underrepresented communities across America.” By encouraging the kids to “think big,” Disney is hoping that those students will take lessons from the event back home and keep chasing their dreams. Mickey was all dressed up in a special uniform in 2022! This year marks the 16th anniversary of the event. Since it first started in 2008, over 1,500 students have been a part of the program. Disney notes that “graduates have become storytellers, artists, engineers, innovators, journalists and more, and have transitioned into mentors to the Disney Dreamers who follow them.” Just what happens during the Dreamers Academy? Well, the students get to participate in career-focused workshops, learn about essential skills like leadership, and more. Oh, and there are celebrity guests too! Past participants have included sports figures, musicians, and more. We even saw Kelly Rowland! (2022) We got the chance to experience a bit of the Dreamers Academy event and here’s what it was like! The event began with a Welcome Ceremony, where the Dreamers were all in attendance. Welcome ceremony The day is going to be a busy one for the dreamers, as they’ll be able to interview some of the Walt Disney Company’s best and brightest employees! Interview schedule Mickey even came out to greet the guests and get them inspired! He wore his special uniform and everything. Mickey! But the biggest surprise happened when Disney’s NEW live-action Little Mermaid herself, Halle Bailey, stepped out to speak with the Dreamers. She’s this year’s celebrity ambassador. Did we get a little starstruck? Definitely! It’s THE LITTLE MERMAID! “I hope you’ll have the opportunity to see my debut as Princess Ariel in The Little Mermaid!” Bailey said to the crowd. “And here’s what I think you’ll see Ariel is driven by curiosity, helpfulness, and the courage to pursue her heart’s desire. She takes thoughtful risks because she cares deeply about the world. And that describes y’all right? A Disney Dreamer too!” Now THAT is what we call a welcoming ceremony. The attendees then left — they’ll be appearing in the Disney Dreamers Academy parade in Magic Kingdom next! The Dreamers are all fired up now! We’ll be covering the event all weekend, so be sure to check back with this post as we continue to update it! And that’s a look at the Dreamers Academy event! Click here to see important news about the 100th Anniversary and 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. What do you think about the Dreamers Academy? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. We were invited by Disney World to attend the Dreamers Academy as media. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS: Halle Bailey from the New 'Little Mermaid' Movie Is in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line’s new island destination in The Bahamas at Lighthouse Point will welcome families for the first time in June 2024, headlining a season full of new and popular itineraries around the world!View the full article

When you head to Disney World, planning for the unexpected is a good idea. Cinderella Castle Between transportation hiccups and walkway closures, getting to the parks can sometimes take longer than expected. Today, when we were heading to Magic Kingdom, we noticed a bit of a setback that had some guests having to stop at guest services on the way into the park. Disney MagicMobile is a service that allows guests to use their smart devices to access the same features of their MagicBand. This allows you to scan into the parks, connect PhotoPass photos, and access Virtual Queues for attractions. But today, MagicMobile was having some trouble that delayed guests at the Transportation and Ticket Center. We were informed that the service was temporarily down. Scanning in Our reporter noticed that Cast Members were stopping anyone who didn’t have a MagicBand or physical card and asking them to pick up a card at guest services before getting on the Monorail or ferryboat. There were crowds outside of Magic Kingdom as well, where they had all guest services windows opened to help handle the situation. Guest services The Cast Member we spoke to didn’t know when MagicMobile services would be back up and running, so if you are heading to Disney World today and hoped to use this service, it’s a good idea to plan a little extra time to acquire an actual card. If you’re currently planning a Disney World trip, you may want to consider using a MagicBand or obtaining physical cards for your tickets so that you have options, just in case this happens during your vacation. Guest services We’ll keep an eye on the situation and keep you posted on any updates. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Click here to learn all about MagicBand+ in Walt Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of MagicMobile, or do you prefer to use a MagicBand? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Unexpected PROBLEM We Experienced at Magic Kingdom Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article