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Spring is in the air! Mickey & Minnie are in bloom! Now is a great time to travel, especially to Disney World! The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is happening now through July 5th. The weather can be excellent in Florida in the spring and big changes are happening at Disney World — like Happily Ever After Returning on April 3rd. If you’ve got the hankering to get away, you might be able to save with a new sale on airline tickets! If you are looking to get away this spring now might be the time to book your flight! JetBlue is having its Big Spring Sale now through March 23rd. Fares begin at just $59 one way. We found some fares to Orlando International from New York for $64, Boston for $89, and Washington D.C. for $64. The destinations and prices vary based off of which airport you fly out of. According to JetBlue, all fares include taxes and fees. The sale ends on March 23 so you must book by 11:59 PM ET. Travel dates should fall between April 4 – June 21. Flights for the sale are for traveling on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. ©JetBlue There are also flights leaving Orlando International that are included in the sale as well. Flights to Nassau start at $84, to New York for $64, and to Washington D.C. for $64. JetBlue is located in the new Terminal C at Orlando International which opened last year. Terminal C is separated from the main hub of Orlando International which can have great perks like potentially shorter lines for security and newer restaurants. Orlando International Airport Better hurry to grab this deal before it ends! For more travel news, follow us at DFB! Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your LIFE 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 Where are you traveling this spring? Let us know below! The post You Can Fly to Disney World for Less Than -- But HURRY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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When it comes to branching out and trying new foods, Disney can typically be a great place to do so. Blue Milk We’ve seen some strange snacks in the parks, and they’re usually pretty tasty! We asked our readers what obscure snack in Disney World is their favorite to get while they’re in the parks, and the answers were very interesting to say the least! While some of these snacks may already be well known (at least that they exist), they might be ones you typically skip! Our readers didn’t disappoint us when we asked them to give us their favorite obscure Disney snacks! We got a ton of great answers, but some were more popular than others. So, here are five Disney World snacks that you might not have ever tried before! Maybe, you swore you’d never try them. Maybe this post will change your mind! 1. Cheeseburger Pods from Satu’li Canteen If you’ve never tried the Cheeseburger Pods at Satu’li Canteen, you should definitely consider it next time you’re at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This quick-service restaurant in Pandora is often on our must-do list in this park, and the Cheeseburger Pods are such a fun option. There’s some cheeseburger goodness in there… These steamed pods are stuffed with Ground Beef, Ketchup, Mustard, Pickle, and Cheddar Cheese — so you have all of the best flavors of a delicious cheeseburger! The dough itself is a steamed Bao Bun that’s super soft, yet still holds together well. And great news! We actually have a copycat recipe, so you can try them at home. Inside the pods If you do get the chance to get these in the parks, the adult version comes with Crunchy Vegetable Slaw and Vegetable Chips, and the kid’s version is served with Vegetable Chips and a Cuties® Mandarin with Small DASANI® Bottled Water or Lowfat Milk. You’ll find Cheeseburger Steamed Pods on the kids’ menu for $8.59 AND on the regular menu for $13.29. Click here to see our review of Satu’li Canteen’s Cheeseburger Pods 2. Cheeseburger Spring Rolls in Adventureland While these might not be super “obscure” anymore (they’ve started to get quite the following!), we do think you need to know about them if you don’t already. These Cheeseburger Spring Rolls aren’t served in a traditional restaurant — so you might miss them! If you head to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom, you’ll find a colorful Spring Roll Cart that serves some unique versions of these tasty treats — we’ve seen Pepperoni, Buffalo Chicken, and most recently Pastrami for Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Adventureland Spring Roll cart While we love seeing new flavors pop up, the Cheeseburger Spring Rolls are good, y’all. They have a nice and crispy on the outside with a touch of grease — just the way we like them. Cheeseburger Spring Rolls The inside is filled with ground beef and melty cheese and they are served with a Mayo-based sauce with pieces of pickle that pairs perfectly with this cheeseburger goodness. Cheeseburger Spring Roll While this isn’t the cheapest snack you can find at Magic Kingdom (they have fallen victim to quite the price hike), you can get TWO spring rolls for $9.50. So, for under $10, this tasty snack can be yours! Click here to read our full review of these Cheeseburger Spring Rolls 3. Cream Cheese Pretzel from The Lunching Pad In Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, you’ll find a quick-service restaurant with some tasty rotating hot dog options and delicious pretzels. At The Lunching Pad, currently, you’ll find a Mickey Pretzel and a Cream Cheese Warm Stuffed Pretzel. While the latter may sound basic — don’t sleep on it! It might not look like much, but this pretzel is actually pretty addicting. Cream Cheese Stuffed Pretzel This non-salted pretzel is lightly dusted with breadcrumbs and filled with a ribbon of super-soft cream cheese throughout. The cream cheese is sweetened just enough, so it’s satisfying without being cloying. That paired with the soft dough is SO GOOD. Cream Cheese Filling You can grab this tasty snack at The Lunching Pad for $7.49, so keep it in mind next time you’re in Magic Kingdom! Click here for our full review of the Cream Cheese Warm Stuffed Pretzel 4. Grilled Corn in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there’s another cart that you might just walk by if you were unaware of its signature tasty snack. Although, if you’ve ever walked by while they were grilling — you probably pulled over to investigate that amazing smell! In Animal Kingdom’s Africa, the Harambe Fruit Market is a quick snack option you’ll notice right outside of Kilimanjaro Safaris. Harambe Fruit Market This snack kiosk serves some basics like Mickey Pretzels, Fresh Fruit, and Hot Dogs, but one of our favorite items is the Grilled Corn on the Cob. Corn on the Cob! Guests can get this with or without African Spices, so it’s perfect for adventurous AND picky eaters. Who can resist freshly grilled corn on the cob? These are currently on the menu for $5.29, so it’s a great option if you’re looking for an affordable snack on the go. Make sure you check them out next time you’re in Animal Kingdom! 5. School Bread from Norway Pavilion in EPCOT This last one is a bit controversial. While the School Bread from Norway’s Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe isn’t for everyone, it does have quite the following (and we sure love it at DFB!). This soft pastry is a sweet roll filled with custard and topped with coconut. School Bread This pastry comes from a classic Norwegian snack that kids would take to school in their lunchboxes. Part of the appeal of it is that it isn’t too sweet, so it’s light enough for you to have on a hot theme-park day. We are big fans, so we highly recommend it! Also, you can get this treat for only $4.49, so this could be a perfect snack for you for under $5! Click here to see our latest review of Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe’s School Bread There you have it! If you haven’t tried any of these snacks yet, consider grabbing them during your next trip! If you’re looking for more Disney snack reviews and updates, stick around — there’s a lot more where that came from. Click the link below to check out some snacks we’ve been loving in the parks lately. Click here for Disney snack recommendations! 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! 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Things are changing in a big way for the Walt Disney Company. Cinderella Castle Bob Iger and the Board of Directors are on the hunt for the next CEO, the Disney100 Celebration is underway, and there are even some huge fireworks changes happening soon. But specifically in Orlando, things have changed in a big way when it comes to the District that manages the land on which Disney World sits. The Reedy Creek Improvement District has “died” and been renamed to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. It’s governed by a board selected entirely by the Florida Governor (all of whom must be approved by the Florida Senate) and that board has some ideas of just how the District could change in the future. The Board met for the first time back in early March and revealed some key things about what could be coming and just how this Board will be different than the previous one. Monorail! Change 1 — The Dissolution of 2 Cities The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (the “District”) is the overarching managing entity for the land on which Disney World sits in Orlando, but there are also 2 cities within the District — Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista. Interestingly, one individual (Chad Emerson the writer behind “Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World”) previously indicated that these two cities could be a sort of loophole for Disney, allowing them to keep some self-governing powers despite the changes that took place with Reedy Creek. ©Governor Ron DeSantis Website According to Emerson, the cities actually delegated government powers to the RCID. But they could “conceivably” take them back, should Disney want them to do so. Emerson shared, “the cities could elect to disengage from the district…They knew what they were doing in 1968, and they definitely had contingencies.” Disney controls these cities as company towns. They’re not large — at a population of just 53 people made of workers or retirees from Disney or Reedy Creek (usually). The town residents elect a “city council and mayor, all of whom are friendly to Disney.” Disney’s Hollywood Studios While these cities had often been ignored before, one of the new Board members seems to be keenly aware of them. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Brian Aungst Jr. — one of the new Board Members — alluded to the possibility that the Board could ask the Florida legislature to dissolve those 2 Disney cities entirely. He shared, “Whether or not those two cities are legally necessary is an important question.” Whether that’ll actually happen remains a mystery, but for now, Aungst has indicated that he wants the District to watch over those cities’ law enforcement contracts. He has also said that he wants the Board to ensure those cities can’t supersede the planning powers of the District or the District’s building codes. Hollywood Studios Could a key loophole that gave Disney some continued sense of power in that area soon be closed? How would dissolving these cities impact things in the District? That remains to be seen, but we’ll be on the lookout for updates. Click here to learn about all of the new Board members Change 2 — COVID-19 Policies During earlier parts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney implemented its own rules and regulations regarding mask-wearing, temperature checks, and more. Sometimes these exceeded the requirements of local counties or other theme parks in the area. There was also a vaccine requirement for Disney Cast Members but that was paused. Much of the COVID-19 policies have disappeared from Disney World over the past few years, but one Board member wants to take a careful look at these. Bridget Ziegler said that she’d want COVID-19 restrictions, including mask-wearing and vaccine requirements, to be made similar to statewide law. The Orlando Business Journal points out that “Florida law already prohibits requiring masks or Covid vaccines.” According to WFTV 9, what Ziegler essentially would want is to impose a “ban on mask and vaccine mandates within the district.” Masks on the Monorail She indicated, “I believe the role of government is to be limited. I believe that also no corporation should have benefits over private citizens.” According to WFTV 9, this proposal seemed to throw off some other board members. They dodged the matter by saying they’d have to consult with attorneys on some procedural matters. Face mask When Ziegler was asked by WFTV if her focus would be on business or politics she responded, “Moving forward, onward and upward…There will be other items we’ll be discussing to bring this district to the next level.” Click here to see current news and information about travel to Disney World Change 3 — A Different Focus for the Board Another change one of the new Board members pointed out is a reported change in focus (at least when it comes to who the Board is “serving”). Martin Garcia — the Board’s new chairman — said that many changes may be made by this new Board in the future but that such changes were not to be interpreted as an indication that the previous Board did a bad job. Instead, he indicated that the difference between the Boards comes from a change in management. EPCOT According to Garcia, the new Board’s “constituency group is everyone who works and plays in the district and lives in the district and lives in the state of Florida. You all didn’t elect us. But the people of Florida elected a governor who appointed us. There will be a broader representation.” Again, it’s not clear how this will impact Disney or the Board’s decisions, but we’ll be on the lookout for updates. Change 4 — Fire Department Changes The Reedy Creek Fire Department (or at least some of its members) has been fairly supportive of the changes happening and the move from the old board to the new one. Jon Shirey, President of the Reedy Creek Firefighters Union, previously shared “For many years there has been a blatant disregard and bias against the first responders here and the lack of concern for public safety.” During the early March meeting of the Board, members of the Reedy Creek Fire Department appeared (along with family members of some first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty). They spoke about “improving access to resources needed to keep up with safety needs.” Reedy Creek Fire Department Thus far, it hasn’t been revealed just what decisions the new Board could make to change things with the fire department, but we’ll share any updates as they are announced. Change 5 — Bonds During the Board meeting, John Classe Jr. — the district administrator — commented on the District’s ad valorem and utility bonds and the rating of those. Ratings agencies had been cautious about these bonds in the past due to the uncertain future of Reedy Creek. But now that the new Board is in place and the new rules governing the District have been determined, things have changed. As of March 2nd, Moody’s Investors Service reported that the bonds rating outlook had gone back to being stable. On March 9th, Fitch also reported an update on the Reedy Creek bonds, specifically they removed the negative watch on these. Reedy Creek According to Fitch, there are about $78 million in outstanding utility revenue and utility refunding bonds at the moment. Fitch noted that they removed the negative watch because of the bill passed by the state of Florida that clarifies the future of the District and preserves its revenue-raising authority (and other powers related to the outstanding bond obligations). Interestingly, it seems the structure of the new Board appointments has also helped. Fitch noted that the “legislation’s requirement for a new board of directors free of ties to Disney should reduce governance risk.” Because of that, Fitch removed the additional risk consideration that had existed from the Disney-concentrated governance structure. ©WFTV 9 But it’s not as though the new Board can do no wrong. Fitch indicated that they’ll be monitoring things to see if there is a successful transition to the new Board. Plus, they’ll be watching the Board’s “strategic direction” and monitoring things to see if they maintain “consistent utility operations and strong credit quality.” One thing that could impact the bond ratings is the District’s strategy when it comes to energy and power supply. According to Fitch, the old Reedy Creek District had been purchasing increased renewable energy. They note that the new District could change that business strategy, but for now the agency has assumed that the operating risk will remain strong. ©Spectrum News 13 If the Board continues to maintain a low leverage ratio and strong fiscal and operating support, that could lead to a positive rating action. But if the Board has a sustained rise in leverage, has a rise in operating costs, or makes “structural shifts that undermine the sustainability of the Walt Disney Company’s theme park business in the district” that could lead to a negative rating action for the bonds. In other words, the new District must operate carefully if they want to make sure they don’t upset things in the bond world, and that could impact some of their decisions regarding Disney’s focus on renewable energy or other matters. Change 6 — District’s Attorney According to WFTV 9, another proposal was made by Aungst when it comes to the district’s attorney. Aungst suggested that they replace the district’s existing attorney with the “law firm that helped write the Reedy Creek bill that resulted in his appointment.” WFTV 9 points out that this proposal appeared to be a “reward for the firm’s service.” When asked about the suggestion, Aungst acknowledged that view but indicated that the reason behind his suggestion was more “practical.” ©Marvel According to Aungst, “That firm is board certified in local city and county government while the current firm is not…Having them as special counsel, and having a general counsel to me doesn’t make any sense.” What Next? The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is March 22nd according to the Reedy Creek website, so we’ll be on the lookout for more updates there. Thus far, not many changes have actually been announced for the District, but if the Board’s comments during their first meeting are any indication, some big changes could be on the way, so stay tuned for the latest updates. Click here to see 3 BIG problems Bob Iger is facing now Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post 6 Ways DeSantis’ NEW Board Could CHANGE Disney World’s District first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Flying can be VERY stressful. ©Southwest You’re trying to decide what to pack, making sure your travel to and from your hotel is all sorted out, and everything in between. Plus, you’ve got to worry about what you can and can’t bring through security. Some of these things are obvious, like liquids, but most food you can bring through just fine. However, if you’re trying to fly with THIS item, it’s a no-go. According to The Washington Post, after a traveler took to Twitter after his Jif peanut butter was confiscated by security, it’s official that peanut butter is considered a liquid. TSA spokesperson R. Carter Langston also spoke to the Post and reminded us all that “we think about the liquids rule by its name, often forgetting that it also applies to aerosols, gels, creams and pastes.” LaGuardia Airport Another big issue could be the inconsistent enforcement of rules, as TSA agents at airports all across the country have the discretion to make their own decisions as to what is allowed and what may pose a threat. Since it’s subjective, it can cause a lot of issues. So if you’re planning to fly with peanut butter soon, throw it in your checked bag, and stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. Here’s everything we know about Orlando Airport’s new Brightline train line! 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 How do you feel about this? Tell us in the comments below! The post The Random Thing You CAN'T Bring on an Airplane first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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After a few months of being closed, Typhoon Lagoon is finally open again! Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Just in time for the spring and summer, this Disney World water park is welcoming guests back into the pirate shipwreck. Not only can you look forward to their thrilling slides and relaxing amenities, but Typhoon Lagoon is also treating us to some all-new eats! The first treat on our list is the Hei Hei cone (this one is returning, and it’s one of our favorite treats!). This treat is up for grabs at Snack Shack. It is made up of Dole Whip Pineapple and Raspberry Soft Serve topped with a sour candy belt and can be yours for $5.99. It’s Hei Hei! This is not the first time we’ve seen the Hei Hei cone at Disney World and it was just as delicious as we remember! The pineapple and the raspberry soft serve complement each other so well. The blue cone is just a traditional sugar cone and the blue added no flavors. Our favorite touch is the sour candy belt on top for Hei Hei’s beak. Ice Cream Also at Snack Shack was the Moana Cone. This is a Dole Whip Strawberry and Vanilla Soft-serve in a white chocolate coconut-dipped waffle cone. This cone is also $5.99. Moana Cone We really enjoyed the Moana cone. The strawberry and vanilla swirl is a familiar flavor (no surprise flavors here). The coconut-dipped cone added flavor and texture to the ice cream. We would get this again! All the Moana-themed cones! Also at the Snack Shack is a NEW alcoholic drink, the Kungaloosh Cooler. Yum! This drink is made with Dole-Whip Strawberry blended with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Myer’s Original Dark Rum, Bols Blackberry Brandy Liqueur, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and a splash of Fanta Strawberry. We loved this! This was a hit for us! The alcohol taste was not overly strong, which we enjoyed. It was very sweet and easily shareable which helps make the $15.50 worth it. We would get this again. There are also several favorites returning to Typhoon Lagoon! You can get the Typhoon Tilly Sipper for a limited time, which comes with free fountain beverage refills all day. Snack Shack Overall, these new food options at Typhoon Lagoon were great! We think there is a lot to choose from and we found some new favorites! Next time you visit this water park, we recommend heading to Snack Shack and Lowtide Lou’s. Stay tuned to our site for more Disney World food news. 5 Disney World Snack HACKS $5 Or Less! 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. Comment below what you think of Disney’s water parks! The post NEW Snacks and Treats Are HIDING in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dreaming of the perfect summer getaway? We know the feeling! Disney Cruise Line If you’re still planning your next vacation, why not consider sailing on a Disney cruise? You might think they’re more expensive than a trip to Disney World or Disneyland, but there are plenty of discounts available so you can save — if you know where to look! Luckily, we just learned of some new Disney Cruise Line deals that might convince you to book your trip! Thanks to our friend Sue over at Small World Vacations, we’re bringing you some excellent news — you can save up to 35% on summer 2023 Disney Cruises! Sail the Caribbean, Europe, the Mediterranean, and more without paying full price. Yep — you read that correctly! Disney Wish Here’s how it works: these are Restricted Rooms. What does that mean? Small World Vacations shared that these are unsold surplus staterooms in a specific category (Inside, Oceanview, or Verandah) in very limited quantities on select sail dates, with prices so low, they almost seem too good to be true. Because of this, you might find some pretty staunch booking rules you have to abide by! Take a look at some of the cruises available to book with this deal, like sailings from Rome… via Small World Vacations …cruises around Europe… via Small World Vacations …and even in the Caribbean as well! via Small World Vacations There are some important details, and you can check those out below: Restricted rates apply to new bookings only. Existing reservations cannot be modified to a lower rate with a Restricted Fare. Any payment paid on the reservation is non-refundable and non-transferable. Full payment is required at the time of booking for all guests and is non-refundable and non-transferable. No courtesy holds. Full legal names of all guests are required at time of booking as no name changes are allowed. Sail date, cruise itinerary and stateroom category changes are not permitted after payment in full. Rates and stateroom availability are very limited and is subject to change without notice. Pool If you’re looking to take advantage of these discounts, make sure you visit our friends over at Small World Vacations for a quote! They can help you plan your trip from start to finish and get you the best deals possible. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Is Disney Cruise Line Better Than CHEAPER Cruise Lines? 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 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 Have you been on a Disney cruise? Tell us in the comments. The post Save Up to 35% on Your Next Disney Cruise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs has a lot to offer guests and the best part is, you don’t need a park ticket! Disney Springs There are great restaurants, unique shops, and live entertainment options, so Disney Springs should always be on your list to visit during your Disney World trip. Of course, like most things in Disney World, there have been some changes to Disney Springs recently, so we’re here to tell you what’s new at Disney Springs since our last visit! Disney Springs Food Updates Amorette’s Patisserie We recently headed to Amorette’s Patisserie to try the St. Patrick’s Day Petit Cake. This new cake is $22 and is a spiced chiffon cake soaked with whiskey syrup and layers of Bailey’s Mousse, caramel-banana mousse, and a walnut crunch. St. Patrick’s Day Petit Cake from Amorettes It was just around for St. Patrick’s Day, but this spot often has different flavors and designs of petit cakes, so head in to see what options are available when you visit! Click Here to Read Our Full Review! Vivoli il Gelato At Vivoli il Geltao, we spotted some more St. Patrick’s Day treats — the shamrock shake, mint cannolis, and pistachio bombolato. Vivoli Snacks Everglazed We also saw some St. Patrick’s Day-themed donuts at Everglaze. Yum! And even specialty coffee flavors for the holiday! Luck of the Irish! Disney Springs Construction Updates Disney Art Walk On the Disney Art Walk, we saw a few new murals. Disney Art Walk Summer House on the Lake We also saw a bit more construction over at the highly anticipated Summer House on the Lake restaurant. We can’t wait! This restaurant will open later this year, but an official opening date hasn’t yet been announced. Sunglass Hut The Sunglass Hut location at Disney Springs is still currently under construction, so it’s closed and surrounded by temporary walls. A lot going on here Sometimes a Sunglass Hut truck is around with merchandise for sale, so keep an eye out for it when you visit! Ugg Store The Ugg Store has permanently closed at Disney Springs. UGG store A sign in the window says that something new is coming here soon! Click Here to Read More About the Ugg Store Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Disney Style We spotted these Reigning Rabbit Minnie Ears at Disney Style for $34.99. The rabbit ears are adjustable! Easter Bunny Minnie Ears It’s not every day we find a headband with FOUR ears on top! Click Here to Learn More About The Reigning Rabbit Ears Market Place Co-Op At the Market Place Co-Op, we found an adorable Lotso dress for $128. Look at those sleeves! How cute! World of Disney At World of Disney, we found two new items! There was a Star Wars R2-D2 Sweatshirt for $32.99. R2-D2 We also found these comfy Winnie the Pooh pajama pants for $39.99. These look like the perfect lounge pants! Pooh! That’s all that is new at Disney Springs. For more Disney Parks news and updates, be sure to follow DFB! Click Here for the Ultimate Disney Springs Guide Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be visiting Disney Springs on your next trip? Let us know in the comments. The post What's New at Disney Springs: A Store Has Permanently Closed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Photos are the perfect way to forever capture the magical moments spent at Walt Disney World. EPCOT While at Disney World, you can use your phone or camera to capture those moments, and you can also tap into Disney PhotoPass and have Disney photographers take the photos for you. Remember that you’ll need to either purchase Memory Maker or pay for individual photo downloads if you want to keep the pictures that Disney photographers take of you and your group. Now, Disney just shared that they have a new photo location for you to experience! Disney is always adding new photo ops locations throughout the parks. Existing PhotoPass Studios can be found at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Magic Kingdom Park, and Disney Springs. But now there’s a NEW location in EPCOT! @Disney In the Norway pavilion of World Showcase at the Wandering Reindeer, guests will find the newest PhotoPass Studio location. It is staffed by Disney PhotoPass photographers, and no reservations are required to take pictures there. Wandering Reindeer Guests of all ages are welcome to come. Also, the photos captured by the photographers are included in Memory Maker at no additional cost. If you don’t purchase Memory Maker for your trip, you’ll need to pay to download the pictures. Be sure to follow Disney Food Blog for more Disney news. Check Out This NEW Feature On the Disney World App Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be visiting this new photo studio location? Let us know below! The post There's Something NEW in EPCOT's World Showcase! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is full of surprises. Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Even for people who go to the parks all the time (hi, it’s us, we’re “people!”) no two days are alike. Since we are in Disney World every single day, imagine our surprise when we popped into Animal Kingdom recently and saw that something had changed! There’s a new park map at Animal Kingdom! We spotted it on our way into the park on a recent visit and noticed quite a few updates and changes. As Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations come to a close, chances are we’ll start to see more park maps updated to reflect that. Check out this new look! The gorgeous Tree of Life is prominently displayed on the front of the map. There’s a new park map! There aren’t many changes to the map itself, since Animal Kingdom itself hasn’t really changed — but some of the 50th Anniversary offerings will be changing or leaving altogether, so that is reflected in the rest of the map. The 50th logo has disappeared from the compass in the bottom right corner here. Here’s a peek at the inside And, you’ll no longer find times listed for the Beacons of Magic show, since that will be ending on March 31st with the rest of Disney’s 50th anniversary. That’s a lot of info The top of the map now reads “Alive with Magic,” and is missing the section that used to have information about 50th anniversary offerings like snacks, merchandise, entertainment, and more. You’ll still find plenty of useful information throughout the park map, including showtimes, dining locations, where to find the bathroom, and whatever else you might need to know! Alive with Magic Of course, you can also find all of this information on the My Disney Experience app, but there’s nothing like picking up a Disney park map as you walk into the park. A free souvenir?! Sign us up. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB to stay on top of all the Disney World news you can use. Check Out Even MORE Changes Coming to Disney World in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen the new park map? Tell us in the comments. The post See What’s Changed on the NEW PARK MAP for Disney’s Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Out of all of the Disney World parks, EPCOT has some of the most unique souvenirs and snacks! From the shops in World Showcase to each of the snack stands, we can almost always find something new here. Morocco at EPCOT In case you haven’t gotten the chance to take a stroll through the parks lately to check out what’s new, you’re in luck! We did it for you. Today, we’ll be taking you on a tour through EPCOT and showing you all the new things we found, from food to construction to merchandise. Are you ready? Let’s go to EPCOT! Shopping isn’t very fun if you’re hungry or thirsty, so let’s go check out some food updates first. EPCOT Food Updates Our first stop was the Mexico Pavilion. La Hacienda de San Angel In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the restaurant was serving up an Irish Margarita for $18. Irish Margarita House of Good Fortune Here, we found these Lonely God Rose Salt Flavor Potato Twists for $5.95. Rose Salt Potato Twists These were the only food updates we were able to find, so let’s go see if we can spot any construction changes. Construction Updates While on the Monorail, we saw some construction updates for Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. Journey of Water Construction The rock structures are still being worked on, and they’re starting to really match the ones we saw in the concept art for this attraction. Journey of Water construction March 2023 There was also some parking lot construction! Parking Lot Construction Now, let’s see if there are any updates at any of the attractions. Attractions Updates The Odyssey Pavilion At Odyssey, we noticed that the electronic scent diffusers are now releasing an orange scent — on theme with the Flower and Garden Festival booth that is currently being housed there. Orange Scent is now being diffused throughout Odyssey This makes the whole pavilion smell like spring! Sportsman’s Shoppe At the Sportsman’s Shoppe in the UK, the Medieval Diorama is moving again. Medieval Diorama This is a fun detail to stop and admire on your walk through the park. Test Track We saw this Test Track ride vehicle sitting outside the ride. It’s normally there as a tester vehicle, but according to the Cast Member, it will be moved soon due to being a safety hazard and guests using it as extra seating. Test track vehicle We’ll watch for updates on that front! Living With The Land On our way to ride Journey Into Imagination with Figment, we saw a new Figment figurine and some pyramid figurines located outside the Imagination Pavilion, along with a little rainbow! New Figurines These were all the attractions updates we saw, so it’s finally time to go shopping. Merchandise Updates First, we headed to the UK Pavilion. The Queen’s Table We noticed that they restocked Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tea Towel for $14.99. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tea Towel Tea Caddy At Tea Caddy, we found this Twinnings Prince of Wales Tea Blend. These are $6 each when you buy four. Prince of Wales Tea Blend Next, we headed to Germany! Volkskunst There were two small Cuckoo Clocks in stock. This first Cuckoo Clock is $120… Cuckoo Clock …and this Cuckoo Clock is $150. Cuckoo Clock Last but not least, we found this Snow White Journal Set for $24.99. Snow White Journal Set Pin Traders At Pin Traders, we found a Disney Food Trucks Mystery Pin Pouch for $34.99. Disney Food Trucks Mystery Pins Creations Shop We found quite a few things at Creations Shop. First, we found this White Disney 100 Apple Watch Band for $36.99. Disney100 Apple Watch Band Next, we found this Gold Mickey and Minnie Necklace for $29.99. Gold Mickey and Minnie Necklace We also saw that this Dumbo Plush was restocked and is $39.99. Dumbo Plush You can also get this EGGstravagsnza Chip Pin for $27.99. EGGstravaganza Chip Pin We also found this Orange Bird Munchling for $19.99! Orange Bird Munchling You can get your EGGstravagsnza Maps here for $9.99. EPCOT Egg-Stravaganza Map We saw this Ariel Dooney and Bourke Wallet for $168. Dooney and Bourke Wallet We also saw this Ariel Dooney and Bourke Small Handbag for $178. Small Dooney and Bourke Crossbody Lastly, we saw this Ariel Dooney and Bourke Seashell Tote for $328. Dooney and Bourke ‘The Little Mermaid’ Seashell Bag Disney Traders At Disney Traders, we found this Across the Spider-Verse Print for $44.99. Across the Spider-Verse Print Port of Entry At Port of Entry, we saw that the Vans x Disney 50th Anniversary Cinch Backpacks were restocked! Cinch Backpack Oh, and you can currently get 40% off Vans products! And yes, your AP and DVC discounts are still able to be applied. Lords and Ladies At Lords and Ladies, we found tons of new Woods of Windsor Home Fragrances. Let’s check them out! Each product comes in Citrus, Linen, and Vanilla. The Room Mist is $32. Vanilla Room Mist The Fragrance Diffusers are each $40. Fragrance Diffuser in Linen Lastly, each of these candles is $38! Citrus Candle Let’s head to Morocco! Souk-Al-Magreb, Morocco Pavillion First, we saw this EPCOT World Showcase Morocco Shirt for $29.99. Morocco Shirt We also saw this Morocco White Zippered Jacket for $59.99. Morocco Zippered Jacket Next, we saw this Morocco Orange and Red Shirt for $44.99. Morocco Orange and Red Shirt There is also this Morocco Multicolored Sweatshirt for $64.99. Morocco Multicolored Sweatshirt Who’s ready to head to Norway? The Fjording At The Fording, we found these Helly Hansen Newport Swim Trunks for $60. Swim Shorts We saw this Helly Hansen Junior Juell Rain Jacket for $100. Jr. Juell Rain Jacket We also saw this Helly Hansen Junior Celeste Youth Rain Jacket for $180. Jr. Celeste Rain Jacket Lastly, we saw this navy Helly Hansen Rain Jacket for $100! Helly Hansen Rain Jacket Stein Haus For the last stop of the day, we checked out some merchandise at Stein Haus in Germany. First, we saw this “I Don’t Give A Schnitzel” Germany shirt for $29.99. I Don’t Give A Schnitzel Shirt Next, we saw this Hofbrauhaus Munchen Ladies Keychain for $16.99. Hofbrauhaus Munchen Ladies Keychain Next, there is the Hofbrauhaus Munchen Men’s Keychain for $16.99. Hofbrauhaus Munchen Men’s Keychain Lastly, we have this Hofbrauhaus Munchen Ladies Shirt for $39.99. Hofbrauhaus Munchen Ladies Shirt And there you have it! That’s it for our roundup of new things in EPCOT. As usual, make sure to follow along for more Disney news and updates, because there’s plenty more where that came from. Click the link below to check out some other new things we’ve found at Disney World lately. And while you’re here, have you SEEN what’s new in our merch store?! Click here to shop our fun graphic tees! Click here to check out some new things we’ve seen at the Disney World hotels! 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. When was the last time you were at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: Some UNIQUE Potato Chips first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Celebrities are just like us — they like to visit Disney World, too! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sure, you can spot celebrities performing in Disney World in the Candlelight Processional or at a concert in EPCOT. Sometimes, though, celebrities want to escape the real world and have fun with their families at the Most Magical Place on Earth! We’ve spotted several celebrities enjoying their day in the parks including basketball player Michael Jordan and now we’ve spotted another celebrity! We were walking around Disney’s Hollywood Studios when we noticed a pretty major celebrity walk past — it was Conor McGregor! He was enjoying a beautiful sunny day in the park with his family. And look, he was sporting some blue Mickey ears! There he is! If you’re unfamiliar with Conor McGregor (aka Notorious), he is a Mixed Martial Arts fighter and a former UFC champion. Even MMA fighters need to get a little Disney magic! There was a Disney World tour guide there with him and his family. Celebrity sighting While it is exciting to see famous people in the parks, keep in mind that if you do see celebrities, they are probably on vacation — so make sure you’re respectful and mind their privacy. You’ll still get to say you saw them in the parks! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! How One Celebrity Is Keeping Splash Mountain Alive Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever seen a celebrity in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post You Won't Believe This Celebrity Sighting in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are less than two weeks away from the end of the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Magic Kingdom! Not ready to say goodbye to these cuties! We have already seen multiple 50th anniversary snacks begin to disappear. We also saw some of the castle decorations change — ok, we saw it on the castle playset, but still! The celebration is almost over but there is still time to grab a few more 50th treats or merchandise! We noticed that one 50th Anniversary collectible could be going away soon! At Magic Kingdom, we saw that these 50th anniversary medallions are going to be removed at the end of the ceelbration. A sticker on the medallion machine announced that the 50th anniversary design is ending soon. 50th Anniversary Designs! These collectible medallions are just $5 each, and they have four designs to choose from. A classic partner statue with the 50th logo, Mickey and Minnie in their 50th celebration outfits, Tinkerbelle in front of the 50th logo, and a unique Lady from Lady and the Tramp with the 50th logo. Only $5 each You can find this collectible at the Emporium on Main Street USA. It is located near the children’s t-shirts and the penny press machine. Hurry before they are gone! We’re not sure how long these will last or when their last day will be, although it’s likely that they’ll be here until the 50th anniversary ends on March 31st, if they are not sold out by then. If you were looking for one last souvenir from the celebration, this might be for you! For more Disney parks news, follow DFB! Will the Cinderella Castle Change After the 50th Anniversary is Over? 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 Will you be purchasing any 50th Anniversary merchandise before it ends this month? Let us know below! The post A Cheap 50th Anniversary Collectible Is Disappearing from Disney World Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Check out the adventures of Mariel Molino and Sherry Cola at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, enjoying classic and new attractions, trying new food, meeting characters, and more!View the full article

If you’re a fan of the Resistance, Harrison Ford, and all things rebellious — you’re gonna want to keep reading. Lightsabers in Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge You’ve probably heard of Star Wars Day by now. You know — May the Fourth (Be With You)? Star Wars fans gather in Galaxy’s Edge each year on May 4th, donning their best galactic outfits and raising their Lightsabers high. If you always celebrate this holiday, we’ve got big news for you. Star Wars Day is only the tip of the iceberg at Disneyland — this park celebrates the occasion for an entire MONTH. That’s right — Star Wars month is returning to Disneyland this year! From May 1st, 2023, to June 4th, guests can celebrate all things Star Wars. Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Disney told us that Star Wars Month would bring in new experiences and snacks among countless other surprises. We haven’t even gotten to the best part yet, though. Galaxy’s Edge Meet and Greet with Mandalorian and Grogu Space Mountain will once again be transformed into Hyperspace Mountain with Star Wars theming! You’ll encounter TIE Fighters, blaster fire, and a one-of-a-kind tour of the galaxy from May 1st to June 4th. Hyperspace Mountain If you love Star Wars and Disneyland, you should check out Star Wars Nite by clicking the link below. It’s a ticketed Disneyland After Dark event that allows you to experience Disneyland as an immersive Star Wars adventure. Oh, and don’t forget to follow along for more Disney news and updates! While you’re here though, have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! Click here for Disneyland’s Star Wars Nite (and a new Throwback theme!) Want MORE Details About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Click HERE for All the News About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Including Our REVIEWS! See How to Build Your Own Droid at Droid Depot Dream of Building Your Own Custom Lightsaber? See How to Do It! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! Get Full Details About Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run See More About Oga’s Cantina and Check Out Our Reviews! PHOTO TOUR: Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities Check Out Galaxy’s Edge Tips and SECRETS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news right in your inbox! Click Here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting Disneyland during Star Wars Month? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Miss Disney's Month-Long Celebration! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Horticulture manager Brian Dempsay started his Disney career as many do – on a Disney Professional Internship working in greenhouses at The Land pavilion in EPCOT. Becoming a cast member created endless possibilities for Brian, like advancing roles in horticulture where he helped maintain beautiful and iconic landscapes across Walt Disney World Resort, including the […]View the full article

Let’s face it. No day at Disneyland is complete without indulging in some of the delicious food. The Monte Cristo sandwich at Cafe Orleans Disneyland is home to some of our favorite table service and counter service restaurants, where you can find some great Disney treats. Come along as we show you all our favorite places to eat in Disneyland — but here’s a warning that you might get hungry! Here, we’ve ranked all our favorite restaurants in Disneyland so that you’ll already know where the best spots are. We’ve ranked five table service restaurants (which are sit-down restaurants) and six counter service restaurants (which are fast food-style restaurants.) We’ll be including important details on all of them so that you can know exactly which ones you’ll be adding to your magical day in Disneyland. Alright, are you ready to eat? Lets go! We’ll start off strong with our favorite table service restaurant options. Table Service There are a few things you should know about table service restaurants before we talk about the restaurants. First, these meals are going to be a bit pricier than counter service meals, due to the portion sizes, quality, service, and atmosphere of the restaurant. These are just a bit fancier — but not so fancy you can’t just walk in after a long day in the parks. Secondly, you’ll need to make a reservation to visit any of these table service restaurants. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance of your desired date, so make sure to stay on top of your trip dates and your desired restaurants! Alright, FINALLY we can talk about some food! 5. Oga’s Cantina Oga’s Cantina is a bar and lounge located inside Galaxy’s Edge. Here, you’ll find specialty beverages and cocktails all themed to Star Wars! Fuzzy Tauntaun from Oga’s Cantina Don’t worry though, there are options for just about anyone, with both alcoholic and nonalcoholic menu offerings. Reservations can be hard to come by for this lounge due to its popularity, so we suggest making them as soon as possible! You can also walk up and request a reservation since this is technically a lounge, but there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to grab a seat. 4. Blue Bayou Blue Bayou is a fan-favorite restaurant tucked into New Orleans Square that serves specialty jambalaya and the popular Monte Cristo Sandwich. Blue Bayou in Disneyland The restaurant is adorned in soft, twinkling lights and rests under a canopy of moss. Select seating here overlooks the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction! On top of the Louisiana-inspired menu, you can also choose from an array of wines, beers, and cocktails. 3. Plaza Inn Breakfast This is a character meal set right on Main Street, USA! Plaza Inn has served guests since Disneyland’s opening day in 1955 and continues to serve classic American cuisine. Minnie at Plaza Inn While this restaurant serves counter service meals for most of the day, breakfast is an all-you-care-to-enjoy style meal with Minnie and her friends, called Minnie & Friends — Breakfast in the Park! 2. Carnation Cafe This fan-favorite eatery is another that serves up classic American cuisine! For breakfast, you can enjoy Mickey Waffles and classic southern comfort foods like country fried steak and eggs. Carnation Cafe For the rest of the day, you can enjoy classic meals such as meatloaf, chili, and desserts like milkshakes, malts, and ice cream sundaes. 1. Cafe Orleans Alright, this one is our TOP Disneyland restaurant. Cafe Orleans is very similar to Blue Bayou in terms of location and serving Louisiana-style food. Cafe Orleans The atmosphere is very classy, and the Monte Cristo Sandwich and French Onion soup are some of our favorites on the menu. Plus, Walt Disney himself dined here back in the day! We also love that you can sit inside in the dining room, or outside on the covered patio! Cafe Orleans seating area Okay, whew! This is a LOT of information, so this is a great time to take a breather! We’ve got a little fun break for you now – check out all the new, fun Disney-themed graphic tees and more in our merch store by clicking here! DFB Exclusive! On our store website, you’ll find all sorts of merch and designs featuring park snacks, iconic rides, and more! Speaking of snacks, we have more food to discuss. Counter Service Counter service restaurants are going to have a lower price point compared with table service restaurants. Of course, with that can come lower quality when generally speaking, but we seriously think that these counter service options serve up some serious competition to even some table service restaurants at Disney. You don’t need a reservation for these restaurants, and can either purchase via mobile order in the Disneyland app or by placing an order in person. Another thing to note is that not all of these restaurants have available seating. Honorable Mention: French Market This fan-favorite restaurant is now closed, alongside the Mint Julep Bar with which it shared a building. (Oh, and people LOVE the Mickey Beignets sold at Mint Julep Bar!) French Market, now closed However, French Market will be completely reimagined to become Tiana’s Palace, an all new eatery! Plus, we believe the Mint Julep Bar will return, Mickey Beignets and all. 6. Bengal BBQ This fan-favorite is located in Adventureland and is where you can find a few popular Disneyland treats. Bengal BBQ Here, you’ll find Jungle Skewers (grilled meat skewers coated in select sauces and spices) and Tiger Tails (soft, savory bread). 5. Ronto Roasters This is another restaurant located in Galaxy’s Edge! Here, you’ll find droids serving up delicious ronto. You’re wondering what ronto is? Ronto Roasters Ronto is the beast that roams the lands of Tattooine, Luke Skywalker’s home planet. Some fan-favorite food options include the Ronto Wrap and turkey jerky! 4. Jolly Holiday Jolly Holiday is a Disneyland classic, located right on Main Street, USA. Jolly Holiday in Disneyland Here, you’ll find specialty pastries, macaroons, teas, coffees, soups, and quiches. This restaurant is themed to Mary Poppins and even features a stained glass window that features the penguins from the movie! You can sit down at the outdoor patio to enjoy your treats. 3. Hungry Bear This restaurant is located in Critter Country and offers open-air dining! Burger from Hungry Bear Here, you’ll find large portions of burgers, salads, loaded sides, and even funnel cakes. One of our favorite things about Hungry Bear are the seasonal funnel cakes! We’ve tried several in the past, and they never disappoint. 2. Rancho del Zocalo Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante is located in Fronteirland and provides open-air seating and a wide variety of Mexican dishes! Rancho del Zocalo From Horchata Cold Brew to Cinnamon Crisps, Rancho del Zocalo satisfies! The food here is great and the portions are large, but one thing that sticks out to us about this quick service spot is that it actually serves breakfast, too! 1. Plaza Inn Lunch and Dinner Our FAVORITE counter service option might seem a bit familiar… it’s the lunch and dinner offerings from Plaza Inn that we mentioned earlier! Plaza Inn Lunch and dinner at Plaza Inn are served cafeteria-style — but don’t let that scare you away. From fried chicken to pot roast, this restaurant has hearty eats that won’t disappoint. And there you have it! Now, you know where to find ALL the good food in Disneyland. If you’re looking for more snacks to eat (no judgement, because we’re always hungry) at Disneyland, click the link below! 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It seems like there are always new Disney snacks to try and you know we’re here for it! Sleeping Beauty Castle Disney snacks come in all kinds of forms! Some are sweet, some salty, some we add to our favorites, and some are…unique to say the least. At Disneyland, we recently tried Snail Pizza at the Princess Nite After Hours Event. Now, we’re back at Disneyland trying a sweet treat! Over at The Golden Horseshoe, we found the Strawberry Sprinkle Sundae. This seasonal treat features Strawberry Ice Cream, Raspberry Drizzle, Rainbow Sprinkles, and Iced Cookies. Strawberry Sundae at The Golden Horseshoe The strawberry ice cream in this treat is very good, and we LOVED the iced animal cookies on top — they reminded us of our childhood! This little addition to the sundae was a fun throwback. We do wish there were more of them though! The raspberry drizzle adds a tartness to the dessert to help break up the sweetness. We did not find the treat to be overly sweet, which sometimes can happen. The sprinkles on top! The sundae is $8.49 at the Golden Horseshoe and is a seasonal offering so we aren’t sure how long it will be here! We do think this was a good value as you got a lot of ice cream for the price. Yum! We think this is a good option if you’re in the park and craving something strawberry, but we also would not go make a special trip for it. For more Disney food reviews, follow us at DFB! Check out More NEW Disneyland Food Reviews 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 Would you try this Strawberry Sundae? Let us know below! The post Disney's NEW Sundae Features Your Favorite Childhood Snack first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen plenty of changes hit Disney World recently. EPCOT Splash Mountain closed to make way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, TRON had a soft opening, and of course, there’s the epic transformation coming to EPCOT. Just when we thought we had seen it all, Disney goes and drops another announcement — and this one sounds pretty darn delicious! Get ready to eat like royalty because breakfast and lunch are returning to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion! Right now, this table-service spot is only serving dinner. Disney shared the news on Instagram, and we got a look at some of the items that will be available on the menu. Guests will once again be able to have breakfast or lunch at Akershus starting on May 14th, which means you can make your reservations soon if you want to experience this returning option. Disney hasn’t shared any details just yet, like what sort of breakfast items we can expect to be on the menu — or whether or not our favorite Princesses will be returning to dine with guests. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall In the past, Akershus has featured Princess Storybook Breakfast, and although characters have returned for dinner at Akershus, we’re anxious to see if that will be the case for breakfast and lunch as well. According to the Disney website, reservations will be available to book soon. Akershus We’ll be on the lookout for more details about the return of breakfast at Akershus, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest. See Our Latest Review of Akershus in EPCOT 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! Have you had breakfast at Akershus? Tell us in the comments. The post BREAKING: Breakfast Is RETURNING to a Popular Character Dining Spot in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Nothing wakes us up faster than the knowledge that a Disney World park day is imminent — okay, almost nothing. BoardWalk We suppose if a fire alarm went off at our Disney World hotel, we might be up just a little bit quicker! Although it’s rare, we’ve seen it happen before and Disney usually advises guests when a test might be happening, but if you’re not expecting it you might be caught off guard. It looks like that might have been the case recently for guests staying at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! We stopped by Disney’s BoardWalk Inn recently to see if there was anything new going on, but we were actually in for quite the surprise. While we were strolling through the lobby, the fire alarm began going off! We spotted a few guests evacuating, but a manager advised us that this was just a test of the alarm system and guests did not actually need to leave the building. Additionally, we spotted a sign not too far away warning guests that this testing would be taking place. The sign noted when the test would be happening and what to expect. Sign In situations like this, Disney will typically advise guests of the test ahead of time and let them know when it will be taking place so that they can plan properly. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen fire alarm testing at Disney hotels, and chances are it could continue. Luckily, the tests usually take place during the day when most people are out of their rooms either in the parks or exploring the rest of the resort. BoardWalk Lobby If you were planning on taking a nap (or have a kiddo who needs a nap) or wanted to lounge poolside, tests like this could impact your plans. The sounds of the fire alarm probably won’t lull you to sleep or make you feel very relaxed. Make sure you’re flexible on your Disney World trip so you can go with the flow and still have a good time! Boardwalk pool In this case, the fire alarm tests are scheduled between 1PM and 3PM from March 21st to 23rd. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news that could affect your plans! A Definitive Ranking of Every Disney World Hotel 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 Has this ever happened on your Disney World trip? Tell us in the comments. The post VIDEO: Don't Let This Ruin Your Disney World Hotel Stay first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently, culinary students from the Walt Disney World Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at Valencia College had the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a Disney chef when they were among the first to step foot in the brand-new kitchens and dining room at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which opens to guests on March 23.View the full article