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It’s a BIG day in Disney World — though if you ask us, every day is a big day in Disney World. TRON Lightcycle / Run TRON Lightcycle/ Run opened EARLY after Disney had previously announced its official opening would be April 4th. But, the ride wasn’t the only new thing to open in Magic Kingdom — come with us to take a look at the newest snack spot in Magic Kingdom! Welcome to Energy Bytes! This new futuristic spot is located right near TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland, and serves up a few delicious-sounding eats and drinks. NEW Energy Bytes stand You can get a couple kinds of dumplings, delicious doughnut holes and strawberry mochi, and a refreshing-sounding watermelon drink. You’ll also find your typical bottled drinks here too. Here’s the menu And, there’s a Joffrey’s Cold Brew with Mocha Milk for $5.29! Sounds like the perfect pick-me-up you need before entering the grid. And more! We’ll be bringing you our full review of everything on the menu at Energy Bytes soon, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Everything You Need To Know About TRON Lightcycle / Run in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been on TRON yet? Let us know in the comments. The post FIRST LOOK at the New TRON Snack Stand in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Let’s get you up to speed on all the latest tips and tricks to make sure your vacation is the best it can be! Walt Disney World has gone through a LOT of changes and it’s difficult to stay updated on the insider tips that you need to know. You may already be familiar with the tried-and-true tips for Park Pass reservations and the Disney Genie service (though if you’re in need of a starting point, we have one for you here). We’ll cover all you need to know so that you feel prepared to actually enjoy your trip! It’s time to review the BEST tips for your vacation. We have a lot to cover, so buckle up and let’s get started. Take That CRUCIAL Extra Step When Booking a Good Neighbor Hotel MANY Good Neighbor Hotels are less expensive and still have the same hotel perks as the Disney-owned resorts. But in order to ACCESS those hotel perks, you’re gonna need to make sure Disney associates your Good Neighbor Hotel booking with your My Disney Experience account. Drury Plaza Hotel Simply, go to the Disney World website, click on the My Disney Experience tab, select the “My Plans” option from the drop-down menu, and log into your account. Click on the Resort Hotel and then choose to Link a Reservation. You’ll be asked to type in your last name and your hotel confirmation number. Tour the NEW Drury Plaza Hotel Near Disney World With Us! Use A Sneaky Money-Saving HACK Sometimes, Disney offers limited-time park ticket discounts on their Special Offers, Deals, and Discounts page. But since these deals aren’t available for guests ALL the time, how can you still save on your park tickets all year round? ©Disney Start by looking at multi-day tickets on the Disney website where you’ll be asked to select a starting date. Note that if you play around with the start date, you could stumble upon some extra secret savings! See Disney Deals and Discounts Here Make Those Park Pass Reservations… IF Required! Like it or loathe it, the Disney Park Pass Reservations system (an online tool that allows guests to make the required reservations to visit the four Walt Disney World theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios) is here to stay until AT LEAST mid-January 2024. (That’s as far out as you can currently make reservations.) Welcome to Disney World! So, making those Park Passes as EARLY AS POSSIBLE is both a Top Tip and a MUST-DO, and you can begin to make those reservations as soon as you have purchased valid park admission. Now, I said that those Park Passes are required… and that is true. BUT there are certain instances where you don’t need to make an individual Park Pass, and being familiar with those will save you some time and frustration. These include — but aren’t limited to — the second park to which you might be Park Hopping, and if you’ve purchased a 1-day, 1-park ticket for a specific park. Don’t worry — we give you the full rundown on all of the exceptions HERE. Click HERE to learn the times when you DON’T need to make a Park Pass reservation! Know When NOT to Purchase Disney Genie+ Disney Genie+ is an add-on service that allows guests to bypass Standby lines for several included park attractions and enter the Lightning Lane instead. (Click this link to learn all the ins-and-outs, including which attractions are included in each park with the purchase of Disney Genie+.) While this optional service can certainly be a timesaver, it’s also an additional purchase that may not be worth your hard-earned vacation dollars in select instances. Tower of Terror For example, we’ve found the most value in using Genie+ in Magic Kingdom. But in Animal Kingdom and EPCOT? Not so much. We’ve been using Disney Genie+ a LOT since Day One of its release, and have complied a list of instances where you may not need a Genie’s help as much as you think… Is Genie+ NECESSARY Now in Disney World? We Spill the Tea. Make Sure You Use the EXTRAS on Disney Genie+ If you do purchase Disney Genie+, then don’t miss out on the EXTRAS! Starting March 20th, 2023, guests who purchase Disney Genie+ will also get FREE digital PhotoPass downloads for attraction photos taken on the day of their purchase! Haunted Mansion On-ride Photo ©Disney You can also access some seriously fun Augmented Reality photo lenses located within My Disney Experience. Disney parks-themed audio experiences are also available for guests to use, which share fun facts about the attractions and other areas surrounding you in the parks. Check out EVERYTHING included with Disney Genie+ HERE Modify Your Disney Genie + Selection Did you know that you can now MODIFY your Disney Genie+ ride selection? The reason why this is a bigger deal than it seems is because being able to modify your reservations comes in handy when you’re relying on the 120-minute rule. Lightning Lane at Kali River Rapids Keep in mind, the 120-minute rule allows you to make another Lightning Lane reservation, even if you haven’t been able to use your previous one yet. You just have to wait for that 2-hour cool-down period before you can select another ride. Previously, you could only cancel then rebook a Lightning Lane reservation to make a change… and the app would totally reset your 120-minute countdown. But now, you can change up your Lightning Lane without your 120-minute countdown starting over. Whew! Disney World Has CHANGED Genie+ — And We Love It Visit EPCOT Festivals Mid-Season You know that we LOVE EPCOT’s four seasonal Festivals around here (the Festival of the Arts, the Flower and Garden Festival, the Food and Wine Festival, and Festival of the Holidays)… especially because of ALL the extra FOOD! But if you’re looking for the least-crowded time to attend one, consider visiting AFTER the Festival has kicked off, as opposed to the very busy Opening Day and following weekend, when the crowds are at their highest. Likewise, Festivals can increase in crowds towards their end date, too, with everyone trying to get those last Best of the Fest bites and sips in! Line for the BRUNCHCOT Outdoor Kitchen on the Opening Day of the Flower & Garden Festival You’ll likely find that a mid-season Festival visit (even better if it’s on a weekday) tends to be a more relaxing experience overall. Take a look at the crowds on the Opening Day of the 2023 Flower & Garden Festival Use Walk-Up Waitlists SOONER Rather Than LATER at Participating Table Service Restaurants If you don’t get an Advance Dining Reservation for a Disney restaurant but decide the day of your visit that being able to sit down and eat a nice meal really DOES sound cozy, there’s STILL hope for you to do just that! But you gotta act FAST. The My Disney Experience App has a dining tip board that shows you which table service restaurants currently have walk-up waitlists open the day of your visit — meaning you still have the chance to grab a seat even WITHOUT a reservation handy. Look for “Walk-Up List” availability within Disney Genie! Check Walk-Up Waitlist Availability within Disney Genie In this scenario, a walk-up spot might not be available for several hours later. The sooner you can check on the walk-up waitlist for a restaurant— even BEFORE the hunger strikes — the more likely you’ll be able to get an earlier return time. Learn how to use the Walk-up Waitlist feature HERE! Or give this a try to snag a table… Score a Table at the BEST Disney Restaurants Are you trying to score a table at Morimoto Asia or The Boathouse? We know that trying to snag a reservation at popular restaurants at Walt Disney World can be difficult. Morimoto Asia So, don’t forget that restaurants in Disney Springs are also open for booking on OpenTable.com! And you might come upon available seating even at a restaurant that appears fully booked via My Disney Experience. It certainly never hurts to check! Click HERE to check out ALL the dining options in Disney Springs! Running late? Call! What happens when you DO get stuck in traffic and you’re running late for your Advance Dining Reservation? Inside Whispering Canyon Call the restaurant and see if they can hold your ressie while you weave your way around that awful Orlando traffic. Find Out Ride Wait Times in ADVANCE You may already know that you can find Wait Times for park attractions posted at the entrance to the ride itself OR on the My Disney Experience app. But did you know that you can also use the app to see Forecasted Wait Times? It’s true! The standby line can get pretty long for these attractions! You can use the Ride and Attractions Tip Board within My Disney Experience. Or if you search a specific ride and click to learn more about it, you can access the Forecasted Wait Times and see the times a line typically dips a bit throughout the day. ©Disney Now, just like a weather forecast, these are not guaranteed Wait Times. But they are decent estimates based on frequent traffic patterns within the park and are well worth checking out. Keep Calm and Carry On… When a Ride Goes Down Should you panic when you’ve been waiting all week to ride Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, only to see the dreaded “Temporarily Closed” message on My Disney Experience? NO, stay calm. Screenshot from My Disney Experience app Certain rides shut down whenever there is lightning in the area, for example. Just check the app or stop by the ride from time to time to check the status and find other rides to enjoy in the meantime. Trust us — there are plenty! Click here for a Complete List of the Attractions that Close When There’s Bad Weather in Disney World Find A Secret Water Oasis We want you to stay hydrated! You can request a free water cup at quick service locations OR refill your reusable water bottles. Now and then, you’ll spot a FREE water station set up at a counter-service location such as Scat Cat’s Club — Cafe at Port Orleans French Quarter or the table-service restaurant, Spice Road Table, in EPCOT. These water stations are available for all guests and include disposable Disney cups. And yes, this is delicious, refreshing water — not the Floridian swamp water that tastes horrific. Everywhere You Can Find FREE Water in Disney World Know How to Find the Nearest Bathrooms The My Disney Experience app is handier than you think! My Disney Experience app screenshot Yes, you can use a filter in the My Disney Experience app to find the closest restroom! In-Park Features on My Disney Experience — including PhotoPass Oh, and also find Character Greeting locations, PhotoPass locations, and much more. Learn about ALL of the features on My Disney Experience HERE! Download a DIFFERENT Free App Yep, the My Disney Experience app offers several helpful tools. But how about a FREE Disney app that will simply enhance the FUN? Play Disney Parks app logo The Play Disney Parks App offers games and trivia to amuse your family while waiting in line. AND it even gives you MORE to do in the parks with interactive experiences such as using the app as your own Datapad in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Your phone does a LOT during your Disney World vacation! Have a MagicBand+? You can use it to become a Bounty Hunter in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when paired with the Play Disney Parks app. AND you can play DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (“WOO-HOO!”) in EPCOT! You can check out this new game here. Everything You NEED to Know About the NEW Rise of the Resistance Feature in the Play Disney Parks App! Guarantee The BEST Show Seats If watching the Disney shows are your number one priority, then THIS next tip may lead to one of your best investments YET. Disney’s Dining Packages allow guests to reserve a meal at one of the select park restaurants to be paired with guaranteed reserved seating for a show. ©Disney Options include — but aren’t limited to — Fantasmic! Dining Packages in Hollywood Studios, the Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Parties in Magic Kingdom, and the Concert Series (or Candlelight Processional for the holiday season) that take place during EPCOT’s Festivals. You can find the full list of Dining Packages here, and the full list of Dessert Parties HERE! Opt for the SECOND Showing of Fantasmic! This beloved production includes fireworks, water effects, lasers, and projections presented with classic Disney songs… and lots of Disney characters! Fantasmic! Fantasmic is often performed only once per night. However, during Disney World’s busier seasons, TWO showings are often offered. And we’ve found that it’s WAY easier to get a seat (and is generally less crowded overall) during the second, later showtime. If it works well with your group to catch the second show, it comes highly recommended! Click HERE for a complete list of showtimes for Fantasmic! Get FuelRods for Cheaper Between the My Disney Experience App and taking HUNDREDS of pictures with your favorite Disney pals, you’ll likely be using your phone a LOT on your Disney trip. So, you might find your phone battery dying quickly. FuelRods can be found all around the parks! Yes, Disney World has portable FuelRod charger dispensers located around the Resort. You can purchase a FuelRod right there for $30, then switch it out as needed for a freshly charged one for free at any of the FuelRod stations. But you can get one for less! You can purchase a FuelRod kit on Amazon for $23 prior to your trip, OR get TWO FuelRods for $35 and toss ’em in your suitcase before you leave home. Find The BEST Spot to View the Happily Ever After Fireworks We are so excited that Happily Ever After is coming back to Magic Kingdom SOON (April 3rd, to be exact)! We want to help you find the BEST spot to watch it. Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom Let’s say you choose to pass on the Fireworks Dessert Party Option we mentioned earlier. There are still plenty of great spots from which to watch the show — but you’ll have a bit of a different experience depending on which you choose. Want to be right in the heart of things? You and your group can chill right in front of the Castle for 60-90 minutes prior to showtime. (Be ready to make some CLOSE neighbors here.) This will give you the best view of the projections directly on the Castle. Happily Ever After at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom But believe it or not, it won’t give you the best view of the actual fireworks. Those can be had a bit back from the Castle near the Partners Statue. (Say “Hi!” to Walt and Mickey for us!) Partners Statue But did you know that the Main Street, U.S.A. projections, which made their debut with Disney Enchantment, will also be part of Happily Ever After when it returns? That’s right! Disney Enchantment So, you can stake out a spot “right in the middle of Main Street, U.S.A.” about 45 minutes prior to showtime (or even less time, if you want to be farther back, closer to the Train station — just bear in mind that this provides the furthest view of the on-Castle projections). See a Random Box on the Pavement? Do THIS… If you just so happen to see one of these on the ground in a park… Disney Cast Members by a Clap Box … STEP INSIDE IT! It’s a Cast Member “Clap Box,” and you’ll enjoy your own personal round of applause! Do NOT Dine Here (If You Have Anxiety) Obviously, we love the food at Disney World restaurants. (Of course!) But another thing that makes dining in Disney World so special is the immersive atmosphere of the restaurants themselves. The thing is some spots are higher-energy (also known as “louder”) than others. If you or one of your loved ones struggles with anxiety or perhaps has a sensory issue, it can be difficult to know where to dine. Chef Mickey’s is fun but noisy! Don’t worry, we have a few tools that we hope will help. If you click here, you’ll find restaurants you may want to avoid if you are concerned that an atmosphere may cause some anxiety. And you can click here to see how we categorize Character Meals by typical noise level. We also have a page where you can locate all of our posts about where you can escape in each park to take a bit of the edge off. These are the Best Places to Escape in Disney World When Your Anxiety is Through the Roof Research Value for Your Money at Various Disney Restaurants Are you missing the Disney Dining Plan ? We are, too. But in the meantime, as the Dining Plan still — at press time — remains suspended, all guests must pay out of pocket for meals. And we all want the most value for our money, right? Beaches and Cream We have LOTS of suggestions for spots that serve great food while giving you the MOST out of your overall experience. Now, we’ll quickly drop a few here: Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and EPCOT’s Garden Grill for a TOP NOTCH Character Meal. But there’s plenty more idea where that came from, and you can find them all here! Oh, and guess what? We have a list for Counter Service locations, too! These are the BEST Value Restaurants at Disney World for 2023 Test a TRON Coaster Seat BEFORE You Ride TRON Lightcyle / Run opens on April 4th in Magic Kingdom! We’ve actually had a chance to ride it already, and we share everything you need to know here. Get ready to enter the Grid! Something good to know in advance is that you’ll be riding a Lightcycle in this attraction, which means that your will be leaning forward, as you might on a bike, and there are also leg and back restraints. The unique position might cause some guests concern. So, Disney offers a tester seat outside of the attraction so you can gauge your comfort level. TRON Lightcycle Run Test Seats If you decide it’s not a great fit, you can then request the adaptive seating option by speaking to a Cast Member so you can still ride and, ultimately… ENTER THE GRID! Will I Fit on TRON Lightcycle / Run in Disney World? While we’re on that topic… Request A Specific Ride Seat Not all seats are created equal when it comes to some Disney World rides. For instance, riding in the very back seat of Big Thunder Mountain gives you THE Wildest Ride of all on The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Did you know you can ask a Cast Member to put you in a certain seat? Now, a word or two: sometimes, accommodations may not be able to be made. And, if they can be made, this strategy will likely add to your wait time. But you may likely find that worthwhile to experience what might be a familiar attraction in a new way! Click here for our Guide to the Best and Worst Ride Seats in Magic Kingdom Take One Simple Step to Make Getting a Virtual Queue Boarding Pass Easier Currently, there is one attraction that REQUIRES that guests secure a Boarding Pass via a Virtual Queue to ride: it’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT. And when TRON Lightcycle / Run opens on April 4th, it will also utilize a Virtual Queue through the My Disney Experience app. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind I kid you not — Virtual Queues for new and in-demand attractions can fill up in seconds. SECONDS! So, first things first: get to know the process in advance by visiting our Virtual Queue page. And now, here’s the tip: to make things go more quickly when the Virtual Queue opens, you can confirm your party up to an hour in advance before you try to score a space in a Boarding Group via the My Disney Experience app. Virtual Queues typically open twice per day: at 7AM and then again at 1PM. So, to prepare for the 7AM opening, beginning at 6AM, you can tap into the Virtual Queue and set your party so that you have fewer steps when Boarding Groups become available. On the app, under “Join Virtual Queue,” you’ll find a button that says “Confirm Your Party.” (Our screenshot below shows the button from when Remy’s Raratouille Adventure previously used a Virtual Queue.) Confirm Your Party ©Disney Once you hit that button, the app will find the people who are linked to your account. You’ll select each person that you want to add to your group, and choose, again, to “Confirm Party.” And that’s one less step you’ll have to take to save those crucial seconds when the Virtual Queue opens! Virtual Queues: How To Get a Boarding Group for Disney’s Most Popular Rides Be Wary of Extended Evening Hours For guests staying at one of Disney’s Deluxe Resorts, you’ll have the Extended Evening Hours benefit — which allows you to stay at select parks on select days up to two hours after they close for everyone else. TRON Lightcycle / Run But here’s the thing — not every ride will be available for you to ride, and even fewer shows and quick services will be available for you to visit. Check out the list of open attractions before you make evening plans. Get in on an EXCLUSIVE Virtual Queue Opportunity Currently, the Virtual Queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind offers a THIRD opportunity at 6PM for guests who are eligible to attend Extended Evening Hours on select dates when offered in EPCOT. (You can find out more about who qualifies for this perk here.) Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT Though it has not yet been confirmed if TRON Lightcycle/Run will also be available via a Virtual Queue during Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom, we believe it is likely. So, if you want to know the full scoop on how to score this unique benefit, you can learn all about Extended Evening Hours (AND Early Theme Park Entry, which ALL Disney World hotels guests can enjoy) HERE. Learn all about EXTRA THEME PARK HOURS for Disney World Hotel guests HERE! Look For a Back Entrance Want to experience part of an EPCOT exhibit without going on its main attraction? You probably can! Just look for a back entrance! For example, if you want to visit the aquariums inside The Seas pavilion — but you don’t really want the Big Blue World song stuck in your head all day after riding The Seas with Nemo and Friends — then just head to the left of the pavilion, find the gift shop, and enter through that way instead. Then, you can explore the aquariums at your leisure, with no Nemo ride necessary. The Seas with Nemo and Friends The same is true over at the Imagination pavilion — just skip the Figment attraction and jump over to the play zone by entering in through Figment’s gift shop. Remember there’s also a “back” entrance/exit to EPCOT called the International Gateway located between the United Kingdom and France pavilions. It can connect you over to various EPCOT-area resorts as well as the Disney Skyliner — which can take you to even MORE resorts AND Disney’s Hollywood Studios. EPCOT vs. Magic Kingdom: Which Disney World Park is Best? Know How to Use “Hey, Disney!” AND How NOT To A new complimentary perk is currently in the process of rolling out to guests at the Disney World hotels. “Hey, Disney!” offers “custom voice assistance” to guests. The service, which works with Alexa on Amazon Echo devices, can assist guests with things like room amenities, guest services, planning, and weather info… AND it will bring along LOTS of extra Disney MAGIC to make all of these things a lot more FUN! Hey, Disney! Want to dive right into using “Hey, Disney!” when it becomes available in hotels rooms throughout the Resort? The top of the device will have a button that looks like this: ⊘ and upon arrival it should be red (the device is muted). Simply press the button to unmute it and use the smart speaker. To start using the “Hey, Disney!” device, guests may touch the interactive screen (tap “Hey Disney, start the magic!”), or say one of the wake words: “Hey Disney” or “Alexa.” Start and Volume Control Buttons But let’s say you don’t want to use “Hey, Disney!” Maybe you have privacy concerns, or maybe you just don’t want to add another screen to your vacation. No worries — just don’t press that red button at all. Disney shares the following on the Walt Disney World website: “You’ll know the device is listening to your request when the blue bar lights up. You can always turn the microphone off by pushing the button on the top of the device, which will turn on a red ring to indicate it’s muted.” Disney also states that, if you prefer, you can keep the device muted throughout your stay. “Hey, Disney!” is currently being tested at select rooms in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We recently stayed in one of those rooms and got to use the device, and you can check it out here! See “Hey Disney!” in ACTION at Disney World HERE! Don’t Just Invest in a Good Backpack… Get a GREAT Backpack Having a good park bag in Disney is ESSENTIAL. Vera Bradley Campus Backpack You want to look for a bag that is lightweight and comfortable. What’s In Our Bag?! DFB Reporters Share Their Secrets in Disney World Don’t Forget a Hoodie or Sweater YES, Orlando gets HOT AND humid ;-D! But don’t be caught by surprise that it also gets COLD. Now, will you experience a chill in August? No, probably not… at least not outdoors. See? Princess Aurora knows how to bundle up! But due to the very chilly air-conditioning, I carry at least a lightweight sweater in my park bag year-round. Sometimes an evening can be chillier than expected or a rainstorm can leave you chilled. Bring a Hoodie! So, just toss a cardigan-style sweater or hoodie into your suitcase no matter the season. The Ultimate Packing List for Disney World Pros Store Your Stuff Don’t want to carry your souvenirs around all day long? Rent a theme park locker! Locker rentals are available at the front of all four parks (and the water parks, too)! You can rent one through the self-service kiosk inside the lockers’ location — or if you’re planning on paying via MagicBand — just head over to the nearest gift shop for cast member assistance. Locker Rentals. Small lockers cost $10 per day, large lockers cost $12 (except at the water parks, where they’ll cost $15), and Jumbo lockers (which are only available at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT) will cost $15 per day, as well. If you’re using a park hopper, keep in mind that lockers DO NOT TRANSFER from one park to the next like ECVs and stroller rentals do — so once you’re done with one park locker, you’ll have to rent a completely NEW park locker to store your stuff at the next location. 38 Things You Didn’t Know Guest Services Could Do For You in Disney World Enjoy To-Go Dining from a Table Service Restaurant Craving Sanaa’s fantastic Bread Service, but don’t necessarily want to dine in Sanaa on a particular day? That’s where Mobile Order Table Service To-Go comes in! Mobile Order Table Service To-Go is a dining feature on the My Disney Experience app. Bread Service To-Go from Sanaa! Participating restaurants in Disney World Resort hotels present food for pickup, which guests can then carry to another area of the Resort to eat… So perhaps a little Sanaa Bread Service picnic is in order, yes? See all of the restaurants that offer Table Service To-Go AND how to use it here! Skip Gift Shop Lines Instead of waiting in a huge line with your arms full of new souvenirs such as a Spirit Jersey, Loungefly bag, and Minnie Mouse Ears, consider using Mobile Merchandise Checkout, which you can use to pay for all of your merchandise via the My Disney Experience App. Mobile Checkout at Magic Kingdom’s Emporium Simply scroll down to the merchandise mobile checkout function, choose the shop you’re currently in, and scan the barcodes of the items you want to add to your cart. Then, when you’re ready, you can pay for it all right there in the middle of the store — with no waiting in line necessary! Be sure to link your card info to your My Disney Experience App ahead of time, AND don’t forget to show a cast member at the front of the shop your digital receipt before you leave the store. Easy-peasy! Click HERE for a step-by-step guide to Mobile Checkout! Hit Up Happy Hour Drinks, food, upbeat atmospheres, and ALL at HALF the price? You may be surprised to find out how many restaurants in Disney Springs offer some great Happy Hour deals during the week. Spots like Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, House of Blues, Jaleo (it’s known as Sangria Hour there!), Terralina Craft Italian, Paradiso 37, Frontera Cocina, and MORE are known to host Happy Hour. CHEERS! Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar Check the Disney Springs website to find out the Happy Hours offerings during your trip! You may also see pop-up signs in Disney Springs while you’re out and about, notifying you of some of these fun deals. Speaking of Disney Springs… Give Yourself ENOUGH TIME to Get to Disney Springs Are you driving to Disney Springs? Well, if you plan on going to Disney Springs for an evening or on a weekend, be sure to allow PLENTY of time to get there and to find a place to park. Crowds Seriously, we can’t stress this enough. Between traffic in the immediate area from guests and locals alike and navigating some pretty huge parking garages, it doesn’t hurt to factor in an extra hour JUST for travel to Disney Springs. What Happens When Disney Springs Hits Capacity and You Have a Reservation? Avoid Stroller Stress It’s pretty easy to find a designated spot to park your stroller so your whole family can enjoy riding “it’s a small world” — or whatever ride you choose — together. Wanna know what’s not as easy? Finding your stroller AFTER the ride! Stroller Parking in EPCOT Not only do lots of strollers look alike, but occasionally, Cast Members may need to move strollers to a nearby location in order to accommodate operational needs in the park. Our advice? DECORATE your stroller with an easy-to-identify object. It doesn’t need to be fancy — a brightly colored cloth tied on the handle can do the trick, or some bit of shiny flair or a sign. Just something you can be on the lookout for that will catch your eye during the occasional stroller search. Everything You Need to Know About Stroller Rentals in Disney World Need an ECV? Please Read This… Perhaps a member of your group has mobility issues, and you plan to rent a wheelchair or electric conveyance vehicle (or ECV). Then you should be aware that we have seen ECVs selling out more recently in the parks (most frequently at Magic Kingdom). Be Prepared for This So, we recommend arriving to your chosen park as EARLY AS POSSIBLE to minimize the risk of not getting an ECV. If you are a Disney Resort hotel guest with the benefit of Early Theme Park Entry, take full advantage of that extra 30 minutes, since it can make all the difference. ECVs in the rental area at EPCOT Know that, if the ECVs are sold out, you can be placed on a Wait List. But, as with the Waitlist feature for dining we chatted about earlier, those wait times can vary widely. And if you can’t go without an ECV, you may find some peace of mind by renting from an outside company (many of which can deliver an ECV to your Resort). Your Guide to Wheelchair and ECV Accessible Rides in Disney World Watch for RARE Disney Characters Is there anything better than meeting and hugging your favorite Disney pal in person? NO. THERE IS NOT. So, we’ve provided this list of where you can find all of the Character Meet-and-Greet locations in Disney World, and you can also find them on — you guessed it! — the My Disney Experience app. It’s Max! But guess what? Sometimes, the Character Spots on those lists don’t actually account for all of the Characters that may make appearances in the parks. You may just so happen upon some RARELY SEEN Disney friends! Frozone at Hollywood Studios For instance, we recently saw Max Goof in his Powerline costume at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Grand Avenue near the entrance to Galaxy’s Edge. The Incredibles crew has been seen at several areas around the perimeter of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. You may be surprised with a greeting in EPCOT’s World Showplace between the United Kingdom and Canada pavilions or just to the left side when facing The American Adventure. Hey there, Daisy! Now, there are no guarantees… but you never know! We can say, though, that the areas mentioned above are where we’ve had the most luck being surprised by special Character Greetings! 18 Rules to Follow Now That “Normal” Character Meet-and-Greets Are Back in Disney World Get in on Secret MENU ITEMS! Wanna be a little extra on your vacation? Why not ask a Cast Member at the restaurants or lounges you visit if there are any dishes or drinks available that aren’t listed on the menu… otherwise known as a Secret Menu item! The Shadow at Belle Vue Lounge We have a whole list of secret items we’ve learned about over the years (that we’re clearly not very good at keeping. ). My personal favorite is The Shadow at Belle Vue Lounge, but the whole thing with Secret Menu items is that they’re… well, SECRET! So, you may make a whole new discovery all your own! (And if you do, would you be an awful secret keeper — just in this instance — and share it with us, please?) Get in on the SECRETS here! Reserve Your Place in the Security Line at Orlando International Airport We know what a huge bummer it is when your Disney World vacation is ending. However, we have a tip to at least make the process of departing easier. Last year, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) introduced MCO Reserve, a reservation system that allows you to check in and go through security at your selected time. MCO Reserve includes a faster, exclusive line so that you won’t be spending hours in airport security. Orlando International Airport crowds You can make your MCO Reserve security reservations between 6:30AM and 8:30PM. Just make sure to select your reservation slot at least 72 hours before your flight! You can learn exactly how to do it here. How To Make Your Next Orlando Airport Experience LESS Stressful Find the Tips That YOU Need Are you still looking for tips specific to your traveling party? Perhaps you are traveling with a small child or with someone with special dietary needs. We’ve put together a page with posts gathered by various topics including those and others, and you can visit it by clicking here. We truly want your Walt Disney World vacation to be memorable! 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 tip do you like to share with friends and/or first-time visitors to Walt Disney World? 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This brand-new collection, launching today on shopDisney and at Disney Parks, takes you back to the days of live band music, gooseberry pies, and asks the question “who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?” View the full article

Who’s ready to enter the grid?! TRON Lightcycle / Run TRON Lightcycle / Run is already operating in Magic Kingdom for a soft opening (ahead of its official opening on April 4th), which means that we got to try out the virtual queue system. Is it similar to the ones that Disney has used in the past? How does it work? Will it be difficult to secure a spot in line for the ride? We’re answering all your questions HERE in our guide to the virtual queue! Here we’ll be covering a step-by-step guide for getting in the virtual queue, but if you’d like to skip to a specific topic, check these articles out below: What is a Virtual Queue? Which Attractions Use a Virtual Queue? What Do I Need to Enter a Virtual Queue? How Do I Enter a Virtual Queue in Disney World? How Do I Enter a Virtual Queue in Disneyland? What if I Don’t Get a Spot in a Virtual Queue? But now, onto the step-by-step guide! What’s a Virtual Queue? Let’s start at the beginning. A virtual queue is a tool available through the My Disney Experience app (Disney World) or the Disneyland app (Disneyland Resort) 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. ©Disney Having a virtual queue means there is no standby line available, so your only two options to ride TRON — the virtual queue or buying an Individual Lightning Lane. What Do I Need For The Virtual Queue? Here’s everything you need to access the virtual queue through the My Disney Experience App: A registered account on the My Disney Experience app A Park Pass reservation (which can be reserved once you have a valid park admission) for Magic Kingdom is required for the 7AM drop. For the 1PM drop, guests are required to be INSIDE Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle If the virtual queue works exactly the same as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, guests may be able to hop from another park and join the virtual queue once they enter Magic Kingdom in the afternoon, IF spots are still available. However, we haven’t been able to test this out, because afternoon virtual queue spots have been gone long before 2PM when park hopping starts. Preparing to Join The Virtual Queue You’ll first want to make sure that you have the My Disney Experience app installed on your phone and that it’s updated to the latest version. ©Disney Sign into your Disney account and check that the following things are linked to your account: Valid admission tickets; Disney Park Pass Reservations; The accounts of any family and friends who are visiting the park with you and wish to be in the same boarding group. Booking The Reservation The virtual queue will open at 7AM and again at 1PM. You can be anywhere for the first opportunity but must be in Magic Kingdom to snag one at 1PM. Step 1: Confirm Your Party You can confirm your party up to an hour in advance of the virtual queue opening. This will help ensure everyone is linked to the reservation. Make sure you have the right people on your list! On the app, under “Join Virtual Queue,” you’ll find a button that says “Confirm Your Party.” Step 2: Join The Virtual Queue At EXACTLY 7AM (or 1PM), join the virtual queue by clicking the button. We suggest using a world clock on another device to be accurate to the second. We’re ready to join! From here, move quickly through the prompts to land that Boarding Group spot! These spots are gone in seconds, so when we say move fast, we really mean it. Step 3: Celebrate or Go To Plan B The app will notify you immediately if you have successfully booked a space in the Virtual Queue with an assigned Boarding Group Number. We made it! If you have not received a boarding group, you can choose to buy an Individual Attraction Selection for the ride. While it may be pricy, these will also book up fast, so we suggest grabbing one ASAP if you really want to ride. TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Tip Board During the soft opening, it may be more challenging to secure a boarding group than once the ride opens officially. On the first day of the soft opening, virtual queue spots were gone within a few seconds at the 7AM drop and gone in less than a minute for the 1PM drop. You have to be FAST. When compared to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, it seems that Disney is working through the TRON boarding groups more slowly (and there might even be fewer of them) so keep that in mind. Guardians at the same time was already in the 70s And that’s it! Your step-by-step guide to booking a spot in the virtual queue for this popular new ride. Check out our 5 additional tips for grabbing a boarding pass you don’t want to miss and stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! See the full guide for using TRON’s lockers right 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 Have you been successful in getting a virtual queue spot before? Tell us in the comments below! The post A Complete Guide to Using the TRON Lightcycle / Run Virtual Queue in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. As Disney World’s 50th Anniversary draws to a close, we’re getting excited to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney company! NEW 100th Anniversary merch! We just spotted Disney’s latest merch collection to hit the parks and this is one you’re going to want to strike up the band to see. The Disney Decades Collection is finally in the Walt Disney World parks and you won’t believe the latest additions to the 100th celebration merch! The latest additions to the Disney Decades Collection have everyone drummed up with excitement! Let’s check out what just dropped in the parks. Isn’t he just adorable?! The newest Loungefly backpack features Mickey Mouse in his uniform from “The Band Concert” short. We’ve seen a few bags of this collection but there’s nothing quite like a new Mickey Mouse Loungefly. Mickey “The Band Concert” Loungefly Bag The backside look of this bag embossed the classic Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse in “The Band Concert” in gold lettering against the body’s red vinyl. Near the handle, we can see the sewn-in Disney 100 decades label. back of “The Band Concert” Loungefly A side look shows off the gold, yellow, and red detail of the bag as well as the gold hardware on the straps. The inside of the side pockets even gives us a peek at the gold vinyl sewn into it. If you’re looking to pick up this one, you can snag him in the parks currently at Creations Shop in EPCOT or Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom for $88. Click here to shop Mickey in “The Band Concert” Loungefly If you’re a pin collector this is the next set to grab! Fans of Horace and Clarabelle just can’t get enough of just how cute these two are in pin form (complete with Clarabell’s bell!) They’re both featured in their classic animation forms pictured in red, white, and blue along with black outlines. Horace & Clarabell Disney 100 Decades pins We spotted this set at Creations Shop in EPCOT for $29.99. Click here to shop Disney 100 Decades pin sets! They say good things come in threes, and “they” would certainly be right in this case. The Three Little Pigs are the latest plushes to make the Disney 100 collection. Three Little Pigs They’re featured in their animated versions of their classic Silly Symphony short. Two of the pigs have instruments in their hands while the third pig’s hands are full of brick building supplies. We spotted these three piggies at Big Top Souvenirs as a set for $44.99. Click here to shop the Three Little Pigs Disney 100 Decades Plush Set We’ve already seen some great new additions to this collection and we hope that Disney keeps building on this one. Do you have a classic character you’d like to see included in the Disney decades collection? Who would it be? For the latest in Disney merchandise and news, stay with us at DFB! NEW Dooney & Bourke “The Band Concert” Bags Available Online Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! PHOTOS: Sparkly NEW 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Inside Look at NEW 100th Anniversary Disneyland Fireworks Show Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What do you think of the new Disney 100 Celebration Decades collection merch? What will you be picking up? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT: We Spotted Another 100th Anniversary Loungefly Backpack in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disneyland has seen a number of changes over the past few months, and more are on their way! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland There are all kinds of 100th Anniversary snacks, merchandise items, and more at the Resort now, plus a new exhibit Haunted Mansion fans won’t want to miss. But if you’re a Star Wars fan, there’s MORE fun in store. Hyperspace Mountain will be coming BACK to Disneyland Park soon! It’ll return as part of Star Wars Month, which will be celebrated from May 1st through June 4th, 2023. It Will Take Over Space Mountain! Don’t know what Hyperspace Mountain is? Basically, it’s a Star Wars overlay at Space Mountain. It transforms the iconic attraction into an epic Star Wars adventure where you may encounter Rebel X-wing starfighters, Imperial TIE fighters, blaster fire, and much more! So Fun! Space Mountain will temporarily transform into Hyperspace Mountain starting May 1st. Space Mountain is expected to reopen (and be back to its “usual” form) on June 5th, 2023. ©Disney Back in 2022, we saw this done in late April as well, in anticipation of May the 4th (as in May the 4th Be With You — a.k.a. Star Wars day!). What’s Going On?! During Star Wars month, those at Disneyland will be able to enjoy some special moments like “epic encounters, exciting flavors and more.” Disney is set to reveal more details soon, so we’ll be on the lookout for that! ©Disney If you’re a big Star Wars fan, be sure to time your trip carefully so you can experience Star Wars month at Disneyland. And stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see what popular Disney ride has reopened! 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 do you like better — Space mountain or Hyperspace Mountain? Tell us in the comments! The post An Iconic Disney Ride Is CHANGING for a Limited Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we’ve tried a LOT of meals in Disney World restaurants. Steakhouse 71 We’ve had countless character breakfasts, plenty of quick service lunches, and even a few signature (meaning $$$) dinners! But still, one of our favorite meals to enjoy is a delicious brunch. And if you’re a brunch aficionado like we are, then you should know that a limited-time one is returning soon. Last year, we found out that Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort would be serving brunch on Easter. And this year, it looks like that offering will be returning! ©Disney We’ve seen this offering come and go for different holidays since the restaurant opened in October 2021, but it will be back for one day only on April 9th, 2023. On that day, you can try the following eats: Floridian Eggs Benedict: Two poached eggs and a crab cake with hollandaise atop toasted English muffins served with breakfast potatoes Bacon & Eggs: Maple-lacquered pork belly, smoked cheese grits, and a perfect egg Exclusive to Brunch: Hummingbird Bread Pudding featuring pineapple, banana, coconut bread pudding with candied pecans, salted caramel, and cream cheese ice cream ©Disney According to the Disney World website, brunch will be offered from 7:30AM to 2PM on Easter day. If you want to secure your spot, make sure to grab a reservation. The Walk-Up Waitlist may also be available on that day, but there are no guarantees. We’ll make sure to keep you updated with any more Easter celebrations in Disney World or any more news about the many restaurants, snacks, and dining offerings around property. Click Here to See All the Easter Snacks Coming Soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried brunch at Steakhouse 71? Tell us in the comments! The post A Limited-Time Brunch is Returning to a Popular Restaurant in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Genie+ has changed in an important way and you need to know about it! ©Disney We’ve seen Genie+ change quite a bit since it was first introduced. Back in December, Genie+ changed so you can modify selections, which has impacted the 120-minute rule in a key way. But now another change has hit the system. Guests purchasing Disney Genie+ service will now receive some added pixie dust. As of March 20th, 2023, guests who purchase Disney Genie+ will also get FREE digital PhotoPass downloads for attraction photos taken on the day of their purchase! On-ride Photo for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Keep in mind this change is only for ATTRACTION photos — meaning you won’t get all of your PhotoPass photos for free, only the ones taken on/during Disney World rides. There are quite a few attractions that feature on/during ride photos like Space Mountain, Test Track, and more. Click here to see a FULL list of the rides with on-ride photos This could be a great added perk that’ll make the cost feel a little more “worth it” to you, particularly if you love those on-ride photos. Attraction photo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios While the perk officially began today, Scott Gustin (via Twitter) shared that some individuals who bought Genie+ in the past few weeks have been able to go back and download their attraction photos from those previous days on which they purchased Genie+. One of our team members also checked and was able to download images from 2 previous days that they purchased Genie+. Photos taken on previous days when they had NOT purchased Genie+, however, remained only viewable with the PhotoPass watermark (a.k.a. not downloadable for free). Another one of our team members’ family members was able to do the same but was unable to access on-ride videos for free with this perk. Be sure to check and see what the situation is like for you. Space Mountain So if you’ll be buying Genie+ soon, be sure to check out those on-ride photos from the days that you do. And stay tuned for more Genie+ news! Is it worth it to buy Genie+ JUST for the ride photos? Click here to find out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do included PhotoPass photos change your mind about buying Genie+? Tell us your thoughts in the comments. The post Genie+ CHANGE Hits Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When Disney brought Bob Iger back as CEO, the company did so with a few goals in mind — one of which was being involved in choosing his successor. It’s a job Iger had once before, which didn’t end on a positive note, and speculation has been running wild about who might have what it takes to replace him. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters Iger is widely regarded as being a successful leader the first time around, with fans welcoming him back with open arms the second time. It’ll take some pretty big feet to fill those shoes — or maybe two pairs of feet instead. Quite a few names have been thrown into the mix when it comes to who might replace Bob Iger after his two-year contract is up — but so far, Disney has not confirmed any name or potential “shortlist” of successors. Two possibilities that keep coming up are the current co-leaders of Disney Entertainment, Alan Bergman and Dana Walden. Bergman previously served as chairman of Disney Studios, and Walden was previously chairwoman of Disney General Entertainment Content. Bob Iger ©New York Post This dynamic duo will be leading the charge to put Disney’s streaming business back on track — something Iger has named his number-one priority this time around. Under the company’s new structure, Bergman and Walden both have a bigger impact. Cinderella Castle According to The Hollywood Reporter, Walden is “among the internal favorites” to take over for Iger, and her new business-forward role gives her more clout when it comes to any potential musings of lack of experience. She also doesn’t have much film experience having come through the television side of things (like Iger), though that could also change given her new role. ©Disney Bergman, on the other hand, has reportedly kept his head down during his 30 years at Disney. A source who has dealt with him remarked, “He’s been a silent killer his entire career.” But, as chair of Disney Studios Content, he’s in charge of the movie divisions that move Disney’s content engine forward. ©Disney Together, the two are an even stronger force. The partnership seems to make sense, and per industry sources could extend past co-chairs of Disney Entertainment to a potential co-partnership at the top of the heap. Though The Walt Disney Company has never implemented a co-CEO structure, stranger things have happened. Regardless of who replaces Bob Iger, they’ll have an uphill battle ahead of them. Iger is almost universally loved — at least among Disney fans — and is seen as an overall success, neither of which is easy to get on a resumé. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images Iger has plenty of help choosing his successor this time around. Disney board chair Mark Parker has been tasked with helping Iger and heading up a Succession Planning Committee of the Board. The “top priority” of the Succession Planning Committee is to “identify and prepare a successful CEO successor, and that process has already begun,” though Disney hasn’t shared who may or may not be on any sort of potential list. ©Disney In a recent Q&A session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference, Iger said that the succession committee meets regularly and doesn’t take this decision lightly, but that it respects the fact that the decision needs to be made soon. “I’m confident that we’ll identify the right successor at the right time,” Iger said. “We have stability, we have reorganization, we have truly aggressive cost-cutting efforts. Now it’s about getting our content pipeline right, making sure that we’re making the right decisions, and making sure that we’re making the right number of decisions in terms of how much we’re making,” he explained. Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times Other names have been mentioned as potential replacements for Iger, including Kevin Mayer, former Disney executive and current CEO of Candle Media. Mayer was previously Disney’s chairman of the direct-to-consumer segment of the company, responsible for launching Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu+. He was also the CEO of TikTok for a short time. Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney Josh D’Amaro (chairman of parks and resorts), Jimmy Pitaro (president of ESPN), and Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner) have all been named, as well. Josh D’Amaro, Head of Disney Parks and Resorts For now, it seems Iger is taking this job seriously and has full confidence in the Succession Planning Committee. We’ll be keeping an eye on this story and will let you know of any updates. Make sure to follow along for the latest Disney news. Check out Bob Iger’s recent comments on a potential recession at the link below! Bob Iger Says Disney Is Not Recession-Proof, So What Could Change? 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. Who do you think should replace Iger as the next CEO of Disney? Tell us in the comments. The post Will Disney Need Two CEOs To Replace Bob Iger? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you were out in EPCOT this morning, you may have seen something interesting! EPCOT EPCOT has been a hot spot for activity over the past few months (what else is new?!) with the Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden Festival, and of course, everything EPCOT regularly has to offer but we spotted something we haven’t seen lately here. Check it out! We may have spotted the early stages of something in the works for Disney and it really caught our interest. If you were out at EPCOT early this morning you probably got a full view of it as well. EPCOT filming? It was quite the scene and hard to miss! It appears that Disney could be filming something like a commercial or TV spot right at the front entrance. The cameras seemed fixed at a prime location that many of us like to take photos of when we’re walking into the park (who doesn’t want a picture of Spaceship Earth?!) Here’s a peek at what the scene looked like: What could it be? A few more boxes and monitors here… With the EPCOT transformation underway, Disney World announcing events for the 100th celebration, and the opening of the Journey of Water– inspired by Moana attraction quickly approaching it wouldn’t surprise us to see that tied into the finished product. It seemed that it was business as usual for everyone visiting EPCOT with the exception of walking around the massive camera crane and the tech hands. It’s always exciting to see Disney showcasing their parks so while we don’t have much information just yet, it will be something we will keep our eye on for a bit! For the latest in Disney parks news, stay tuned with us at DFB! Count Yourself LUCKY If This Spot Is Open in EPCOT When You Visit Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think Disney is filming in EPCOT? Tell us your thoughts below! The post PHOTOS: We Spotted FILMING in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been busy munching on new treats in Disney World that appeared for Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day, but now even MORE new eats are coming to the parks and hotels! Confetti Cake Lamb Pop Spring treats have already started to arrive, and we’ve checked out the incredible Easter egg displays at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. But there are over 25 NEW treats coming to Disney World soon, and still more are coming to Disneyland and the international Disney parks. Let’s check them all out! Walt Disney World Resort Disney Resort Hotels Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort: World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available April 1 through 30; mobile order available) Thumper Carrot Cake: Carrot cake with cream cheese icing (New) ©Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: The Mara (Available April 1 through 9; mobile order available) Carrot Cake Cheesecake Tart: Carrot cake, pineapple, and vanilla cheesecake (New) ©Disney Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort: Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available April 1 through 30; mobile order available) Coconut Sugar Bunny Cupcake: Carrot cake with pineapple filling topped with cream cheese buttercream and coconut sugar ©Disney Disney’s Beach Club Resort: Beach Club Marketplace (Available March 20 through April 9; mobile order available) Carrot Garden Fudge: Chocolate fudge with a vanilla carrot decorated cookie (New) ©Disney Orange-Vanilla Bunny Tart: Orange vanilla mousse with a chocolate filled vanilla tart and orange marmalade (New) Easter Chocolate Donald Egg and Easter Chocolate Daisy Egg: Chocolate Easter eggs decorated to look like Donald Duck and Daisy Duck (New) ©Disney Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available April 1 through 30) Carrot Cake Milkshake: Vanilla milkshake with toasted marshmallow, pineapple, and shortcake topped with a specialty carrot cake (New) ©Disney Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Beach Club Resort Lobby (Available March 20 through April 9): This year, Pastry Chef Michael Craig and his team were inspired by the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and Pixar’s Finding Nemo when creating their beautiful egg display. Disney’s BoardWalk: BoardWalk Deli and Carousel Coffee (Available April 1 through 9; mobile order available at BoardWalk Deli only) Coconut Macaroon Nest: Coconut macaroon and chocolate eggs ©Disney Chocolate-covered Strawberry ‘Carrots’ Italian Easter Sweet Bread: Citrus-scented dough, almond cream, and filled chocolate egg (New) ©Disney Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort: Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available April 1 through 30; mobile order available) Spring Treat Box: Carrot cake with cream cheese icing, mini brownie, lemon shortbread cookies, and a chocolate-dipped strawberry (New) ©Disney Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Contempo Café (Available through April 9; mobile order available) Spring Bunny Tart: Honey pastry cream topped with lemon curd and strawberry Chantilly cream (New) Spring Coconut Macaroons: Coconut macaroon, dulce de leche macaroon, and chocolate macaroon decorated to look like a bunny tail (New) Peanut Butter Eggs: Peanut butter milk chocolate crunch egg coated in chocolate (New) Peanut Butter Egg Hummingbird Cake: Cake with pineapple, banana, and pecans drizzled with caramel icing (New) Five-legged Goat Cookie: Citrus-scented gluten free sugar cookie with an edible image of the Five-legged Goat (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Spring Bunny Tart Steakhouse 71 (Available April 9 only) Brunch: Gather family and friends to enjoy delicious dishes from this special menu including: Floridian Eggs Benedict: Two poached eggs and a crab cake with hollandaise atop toasted English muffins served with breakfast potatoes Bacon & Eggs: Maple-lacquered pork belly, smoked cheese grits, and a perfect egg Exclusive to Brunch: Hummingbird Bread Pudding featuring pineapple, banana, coconut bread pudding with candied pecans, salted caramel, and cream cheese ice cream ©Disney Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Available through April 9 on the 4th floor) Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: Barcelona Lounge Bunny Ear Cupcake: Yellow cupcake flavored with pineapple juice and a pineapple filling topped with buttercream (New) (Available April 1 through 9) ©Disney Bird of Paradise Refresher: Strawberry, lemonade, passion fruit juice, and passion fruit boba (Available April 1 through May 31) Three Bridges Bar and Grill (Available April 1 through May 31) Botanical Blossom Sangria: Macabeo Wine, Ketel One Botanicals Grapefruit & Rose Vodka, Combier Crème Pamplemousse Rose, Lush Grenadine, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade (New) ©Disney Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: Gasparilla Island Grill (Available through April 9; mobile order available) Cream Cheese Carrot Coffee Cake: Carrot coffee cake filled with cream cheese topped with fondant and orange sugar Vanilla Bean Cupcake Sampler: Four vanilla bean cupcakes decorated with Easter décor (New) The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Lobby (Available through April 9) — features more than 15 Easter-themed treats Grand Cottage Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Lobby (Available through April 9) Easter eggs at Grand Floridian Resort Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available April 1 through 30; mobile order available at The Artist’s Palette only) Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing ©Disney Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: Pineapple Lanai (Available April 7 through 9) Easter Soft-serve: Pink, vanilla soft-serve with toasted marshmallow flavors topped with Easter sprinkles Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside: Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory and Riverside Mill Food Court (Available April 1 through 30; mobile order available) Carrot Patch Cupcake: Carrot cake with cream cheese icing (New) ©Disney Disney’s Riviera Resort: Le Petit Café (Available April 1 through 9) Golden Egg: Raspberry mousse, milk chocolate mousse, and pistachio financier (New) Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera (Available April 1 through 9) Torta di Carote: Italian carrot cake, mascarpone Cremieux, black currant-raspberry gel, carrot truffles, and brown butter ice cream (New) ©Disney Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: Roaring Fork (Available April 1 through 9; mobile order available) Chocolate Bunny: Dark chocolate bunny with Easter quins and jellybeans Bunny Cupcake: Carrot cake, orange curd filling, and maple buttercream with a cheesecake bunny on top Geyser Point Bar & Grill (Available April 1 through May 31) Spring Margarita Flight featuring Teremana Blanco Tequila with four springtime flavors: Key lime, elderflower, lavender, and grapefruit (New) Disney’s Yacht Club Resort: Market at Ale & Compass (Available March 20 through April 9; mobile order available) Carrot Garden Fudge: Chocolate fudge with a vanilla carrot decorated cookie (New) Orange-Vanilla Bunny Tart: Orange vanilla mousse with a chocolate filled vanilla tart and orange marmalade (New) Easter Chocolate Donald Egg and Easter Chocolate Daisy Egg: Chocolate Easter eggs decorated to look like Donald Duck and Daisy Duck (New) ©Disney Available at Various Disney Resort Hotels (Available April 1 through May 31; mobile order available) Spring (Plant-based) Fling: Chocolate cupcake with vanilla “buttercream” and bouquet of sprinkles (New) (Plant-based) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) ©Disney Available at the following: World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Available at Various Table-Service Restaurants and Lounges at Resorts (Available April 1 through May 31) Blood Orange Martini: Skyy Infusions Blood Orange Vodka and orange juice topped with Ruffino Prosecco and garnished with a dehydrated blood orange wheel (New) ©Disney Although Disney didn’t announce any new treats at the parks, we’ve seen several spring- and Easter-themed confections in the display cases at bakeries around the parks. Bunny Butt For example, we tried out the adorable bunny butt rice crispy treats just a few days ago! Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available April 1 through 9) Easter Petit Cake: Vanilla chiffon, berry compote, berry mousse, and cream cheese mousse (New) ©Disney The Ganachery (Available through April 9) Bunny Minnie Chocolate Piñata: Milk chocolate piñata filled with Easter treats Easter Ganache Pop: Strawberry ganache pop enrobed in dark chocolate Milk Chocolate Marshmallows: Vanilla marshmallows enrobed in milk chocolate Chocolate Surprise Bunny: Milk chocolate bunny filled with marshmallow treats The Ganachery in Disney Springs Swirls on the Water (Available April 1 through 30) Easter Basket Nachos: DOLE Whip raspberry, cotton candy soft-serve, jellybeans, raspberry sauce, strawberry boba, whip cream, and waffle chips (New) Cotton Candy Cone: DOLE Whip raspberry, cotton candy soft-serve, celebration cone, and sprinkles (New) Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Wind & Waves Grill (Available April 9 only) Easter Brunch including house-made hot cross buns, chicken and waffles, Monte Cristo sandwiches, omelet station, beverage specials, and more. Vero Beach Resort Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen and Pooh Corner (Available through April 9) Easter Eggs: Chocolate and peanut butter flavors Bunny Cake Pop Bunny Crisped Rice Treat Strawberry Mickey Wand ©Disney Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available through April 9; mobile order available) Tuna Sandwich with Chips: Tuna salad, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun served with house-made chips ©Disney Disney California Adventure Park Smokejumpers Grill (Available through April 9; mobile order available) Fish & Chips: Beer-battered local rockfish and crinkle-cut fries served with remoulade, slaw, and lime (New) (Kid’s version available) Trolley Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff (Available through April 9) Bunny Cake Pop Bunny Crisped Rice Treat Strawberry Mickey Wand Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa GCH Craftsman Grill (Available through April 9; mobile order available) Mickey Mouse-shaped Easter Donut Bunny Cupcake ©Disney GCH Holiday Cart (Available through April 9) Easter Basket Cookie Bunny Crisped Rice Treat Easter Cookie Carrot Cake Loaf Easter Cookie Treat Box Waffle Cookie Shot with choice of milk, low-fat milk, chocolate milk, or strawberry milk (Alcoholic version available for guests 21 and over) Storytellers Cafe (Available April 9 only) Grab the family to celebrate Easter at a brunch or dinner buffet joined by some iconic Disney pals (Reservations can be made on the Disneyland Resort website or Disneyland app and are highly recommended. Same-day reservations can be made on a limited basis and subject to availability.) Disneyland Hotel Goofy’s Kitchen (Available April 9 only) Enjoy either a brunch or dinner buffet filled with delicious dishes and some of your favorite Disney characters on Easter (Reservations can be made on the Disneyland Resort website or Disneyland app and are highly recommended. Same-day reservations can be made on a limited basis and subject to availability.) Goofy’s Kitchen! Downtown Disney District Marceline’s Confectionery (Available through April 9) Bunny Cake Pop Bunny Crisped Rice Treat Strawberry Mickey Wand Shanghai Disney Resort Shanghai Disneyland CookieAnn Bakery Café (Available through May 31) Madeleine Cake (New) Sakura Cheesecake (New) Blood Orange Mousse Cake (New) Classic Cheesecake (New) ©Disney Il Paperino (Available through May 31) Sakura Peach & Vanilla-flavored Ice Cream Cone (New) Pistachio-flavored Ice Cream Cone (New) Sakura Peach-flavored Ice Cream Cone (New) LinaBell Waffle with Sakura Peach and Vanilla-flavored Ice Cream (New) Waffle with Pistachio Flavored Ice Cream (New) Mickey & Pals Market Café (Available through May 31) Mickey & Pals Market Café Duffy and Friends Spring Afternoon Tea for Two featuring an array of delicious mousse cakes, brownies, and beverages, with every dessert carefully crafted with cute Duffy and Friends elements (New) Royal Banquet Hall (Available on weekends through May 31) Royal Banquet Hall Chocolate Fountain Weekend Afternoon Tea for Two Shanghai Disneyland Hotel Lumière’s Kitchen (Available April 8 through 9 and May 13 through 14) Lumière’s Kitchen Spring Season Brunch Buffet featuring delicious roasted beef steak, selected seafood, sashimi, tempura, live cooking delicacies with spring seasonal ingredients, and themed desserts (New) Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Hong Kong Disneyland Park Main Street Corner Cafe Hosted by Coca-Cola (Available March 31 through June 22) Duffy and Friends Afternoon Tea Set features cute snacks and delightful desserts (New) ©Disney Outdoor Vending Carts (Available March 31 through June 22) Duffy and Friends Treats featuring donut, dessert cake, and buns (New) Tokyo Disney Resort Tokyo DisneySea Zambini Brother’s Ristorante (Available through May 31) Zambini’s Special Set: Pepperoncino is made with rape blossoms, which are said to herald the arrival of spring, yellow eggs are inspired by mimosa, as well as shrimps, clams, and scallops ©Disney Restaurant Sakura (Available April 10 through August 31) Sparkling Drink with Amanatsu Orange and cherry blossom flavors We’ll be heading into the parks and hotels to try out a bunch of these treats soon, so stay tuned to DFB for full reviews! Click here to see some Easter Eggs in Disney World that will BLOW YOUR MIND. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of the new treats would you like to try? Let us know in the comments. The post 28 NEW Treats Are Coming to Disney World SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s 2023 and that means we’re celebrating 100 years of The Walt Disney Company! Sleeping Beauty Castle decorated for the 100th In honor of the occasion, you can check out special celebrations at Disneyland Resort and new offerings coming to Disney World later this year. But if you’re eager to honor your love for Disney from home, then you can collect some of the anniversary merchandise! And now, a new group of items has dropped on shopDisney. One of the main merchandise collections that’s releasing for the 100th is the Disney100 Decades collection! The first set of products was dedicated to the 1920s and featured nods to the classic Disney short Steamboat Willie and the mouse that started it all. Steamboat Willie Ears But now, it’s time to head into the 1930s with some NEW things added to shopDisney! To start out, we’ve got this Snow White Ear Headband for Adults, inspired by the classic 1937 Disney film. ©Disney These ears are covered in scenes from the film and topped with a bow that matches the OG princess’s dress. You can snag a pair for $39.99. Shop the Snow White Ears Here! Some classic Disney characters were all the rage in the 1930s — Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar! These two are featured on a new pin set that you can get online. ©Disney The simple black, white, and blue designs will fit right in with the other understated Disney100 pins we’ve seen. And Clarabelle even has a cowbell hanging from her necklace! Get the set for $29.99. Shop the Clarabelle and Horace Pins Here! And if you want to show off MORE love for Clarabelle and Horace, get this new MagicBand+! It’s available on shopDisney for $64.99. ©Disney The red design features one character on each side, also colored in black and white. How fun! Shop the Clarabelle and Horace MagicBand+ Here! Another classic Disney project from the early days was the Silly Symphony film series. And in 1933, Disney released the Three Little Pigs short as part of that series. Check out these matching plushes! ©Disney You can order the set of three mini plushes for $44.99 and they even come with their own instruments! Get the Three Little Pigs Plush Here! The short The Band Concert was released in 1935, and of course, Disney had to honor it in this collection somehow! What better way than with this adorable Mickey Mouse The Band Concert Loungefly Mini Backpack? ©Disney Mickey’s arms are adjustable, and so are the straps on this little bag. It has multiple zipper pockets for storage and you can buy it for $88. Click Here to Check Out the New Loungefly! That’s all the new Disney100 Decades merchandise that we spotted online, but we’ll make sure to let you know if more items are released! We can’t wait to check out the rest of the 100th Anniversary merchandise that is still to come. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click Here to See MORE 100th Anniversary Merchandise Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these items would you buy? Tell us in the comments! The post The Next Must-Have Disney 100th Anniversary Collection is Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Once a cast member, always a cast member, is the theme of a day full of exceptional encounters offered to Disneyland Paris cast for International Women’s Day 2023. Throughout the day on March 14, former cast members with extraordinary careers welcomed our current cast members for a variety of conferences and meetings that were both […]View the full article

Annual Passholders have lots of special perks they get in the Disney parks. Annual Passholder magnet Annual Passholders have an entirely separate park pass availability calendar they work off of, and they often get exclusive merchandise as well! It was announced last month that two new perks would begin this month, and that time has finally come. Starting today, Annual Passholders are now granted access to Disney PhotoPass lenses and one free Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories experience! This is a mural of photos from your trip around Cinderella Castle in a digital keepsake, which usually costs $9.99. Cinderella Castle Passholders also can create their own Disney-themed short video slideshows using photos from their visit, which can then be shared with family and friends. ©Disney As of today, all guests can also now enjoy complimentary downloads of attraction photos with the purchase of Genie+! This is a perk many were very excited about, and we are too. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Learn everything you need to know about Disney World’s Annual Passholder program 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. Which of these perks are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments below! The post 2 New Annual Passholder Perks Have Started in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a LOT going on with the Walt Disney Company right now. Cinderella Castle Bob Iger has instituted some massive restructuring, there have been a variety of changes with the executive leadership, and more adjustments are surely on the way. Amidst all of that, Disney is in the middle of some big lawsuits — one of which involves Annual Passholders and the Park Pass system, and we’ve got some important updates about it. The Lawsuit First, let’s go over the basics of this lawsuit. It was filed back in October of 2022 by some Disney World Annual Passholders against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. We’ve shared a number of updates about it, most recently in mid-February 2023, at which point the third amended complaint had been filed. Essentially, the Plaintiffs have argued that the Disney Platinum Pass and Platinum Plus Pass had no blockout dates, and that was a material term of their contracts. They also discuss how important Park Hopping is as part of the Annual Pass. Then the Park Pass system was introduced and reportedly changed things. Disney’s Hollywood Studios The complaint alleges that the Plaintiffs “reasonably believed” that the Park Pass system “would only be temporary and would end once the threat of the pandemic lessened…However, this was not the case. Disney used the Park Pass Reservation System during the pandemic and post-pandemic to maximize its profits.” They claim: Disney has restricted Passholder access to the parks and “effectively unilaterally modified all Platinum Pass holders’ contracts.” Park Hopping has become restricted. “Disney is unilaterally and unfairly favoring single-ticket purchasers and multi-day ticket purchasers, while restricting Platinum Pass holders, in order to make a larger profit.” Disney has “abused a global pandemic to take advantage of its own loyal customers and increase its revenue.” “Disney is doing nothing more than taking advantage of customers who pre-paid a premium for unlimited access, by limiting these same customers’ access to the parks, so Disney can charge new guests at the expense of the annual pass holders that had already pre-paid.” Annual Passholder Minnie Mouse Hangtag For a full look at the complaint, you can click here. But now there have been some developments in the case. The Latest Update On February 15th, 2023, the Defendant (Disney) filed their motion to dismiss the complaint. In the motion, Disney argues that annual passes are governed by certain express terms and conditions, and Disney reserved the right to CHANGE those terms (and park access). According to Disney, the Plaintiffs are trying to allege that Disney’s actions violated some implied contract terms (or did some other things). But Disney insists that their “contractually permissible changes did no such thing.” Annual Passholder Magnet Disney claims that the express terms that govern annual passes don’t bar Disney from using the Park Pass system but instead allow Disney to “modify, at will, the terms governing park access.” Disney then goes on to detail how it instituted the Park Pass system as a result of the pandemic and reportedly took “extraordinary measures to accommodate its annual passholders in this transition,” providing them with options for refunds, suspending monthly payments, and allowing them to opt out of their passes. Animal Kingdom According to Disney, much of the Plaintiffs’ lawsuit centers around the allegations surrounding blockout dates — with the Plaintiffs reportedly arguing this was both an implied and express contract term. Disney insists that the Plaintiffs did NOT have an implied contract with Disney. Instead, they argue that they only had an express contract that provided that “parks, attractions, or entertainment may change or be discontinued without notice and without liability, and that the terms and conditions governing their passes were subject to change.” EPCOT Disney insists that the Plaintiffs’ can’t revive their complaint now by doing something they knew would be legally fatal — “shoehorning a new, ill-fitting claim for breach of express contract into their complaint.” Why is it legally fatal? Well, Disney claims that its express terms and conditions make “no express promise ‘to supply the Platinum Pass with no Blockout Dates.'” Instead, they argue that their terms allow them to modify passholders’ park access at will. Reportedly, the Plaintiffs pointed to some marketing on the Disney website advertising “no blockout dates” in support of their arguments, but Disney argues that those marketing terms shouldn’t matter since they weren’t part of the express terms and conditions of the pass. Even if the marketing terms do apply, Disney argues that the Plaintiffs’ claims would fail because Disney’s terms and conditions specify that the pass entitlements are subject to change. Hollywood Studios Disney also argues that the matter at issue (dates that are unavailable on the Park Pass calendar) do not constitute blockout dates. They allege these were not dates on which Plaintiff’s passes were “not eligible” to hold reservations. Instead, they seem to be arguing that these were just days that had filled up because others had already booked up the available spots. In response to the Plaintiffs’ argument that Disney is limiting the number of Park Passes made available to Passholders on any given day, Disney argues that this is different than blockout dates. Disney points out that the Plaintiffs don’t argue that Disney closed those dates to ALL Platinum Passholders, but only that there were some dates where the Platinum Passholders couldn’t get reservations because other Passholders had already taken up all the spots. Disney claims this doesn’t constitute a blockout date. Hollywood Studios Disney goes on to note that any advertising indicating that the Platinum Passes have “no Blockout Dates” isn’t deceptive or unfair because Disney’s actions don’t constitute blockout dates. Overall, Disney argues that the complaint (for the various reasons pointed out above and more discussed in the motion) should be dismissed. Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom So what happens now? Well, the Plaintiffs filed a motion for an extension of time to file their response to this motion to dismiss. That motion was granted and they now have until March 22nd to file a response to Disney’s arguments. After that, the motion could be heard by a judge and a decision could be made as to what claims (if any) will be allowed to move forward in the case. We’ll be on the lookout for more details on that. Annual Pass Magnet In the meantime, you can click here to learn all about the Annual Pass program or click here to make sure you know the ins and outs of Park Passes. Stay tuned for more news. Click here to learn about another lawsuit Disney is involved in Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. 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Today (March 20th) is a very important day in Magic Kingdom! TRON Lightcycle / Run TRON Lightcycle / Run officially opens on April 4th, but it has a soft opening on March 20th through April 2nd. The new coaster does NOT have a standby line, so in order to ride you’ll need to either get a spot in the virtual queue or purchase an individual Lightning Lane. Due to the ride’s popularity, both options are going to be a little more difficult than you may be anticipating! This morning, we were ready to try to secure our spot in the virtual queue, but that queue filled up within SECONDS. Note that the virtual queue is the only FREE way to ride TRON Lightcycle / Run right now. The first virtual queue opens at 7AM for all guests as long as you have a Magic Kingdom park pass reservation or an Annual Pass. There is another opportunity to join that queue at 1PM (but, unlike the 7AM option, you must be inside Magic Kingdom in order to join that queue), and for guests who are eligible for Extended Evening Hours, another queue opens at 6PM on days when that event takes place in Magic Kingdom. ©Disney So what happens if that virtual queue doesn’t work out for you? The next option is to buy an individual Lightning Lane. TRON Lightcycle / Run is NOT included in the normal Genie+ system (the new-ish way to skip the line at some Disney World rides). Instead, it’s a pay-per-ride attraction, so you must pay a separate, additional fee in order to skip the line. TRON Lightcycle / Run queue Individual Lightning Lanes go on sale at 7AM for people staying at Disney World hotels and at the park’s opening time for all other guests. With TRON, however, you may need a hotel reservation if you want even a chance at securing one of these Lightning Lanes. This morning, the Lightning Lanes were sold out within MINUTES of them going on sale at 7AM. That means that, by the time the park opened at 8AM, there were no spots left for non-hotel guests. ©Disney The price for one of those Lightning Lanes for TRON was $20 per person, according to Scott Gustin. We’ll continue to watch for more updates on the soft opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run, and we’ll be ready at 1PM to try again for that virtual queue! TRON Lightcycle / Run by night. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see 5 tips for scoring a TRON virtual queue spot in 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 going to try to ride TRON on your next Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments. The post Lightning Lanes SOLD OUT FAST for TRON Lightcycle / Run in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

TRON Lightcycle / Run‘s soft opening is TODAY, people! TRON Lightcycle / Run While the ride doesn’t officially open until April 4th, Disney announced that the ride would participate in a soft opening from March 20th to April 2nd. And now we know just how much it’ll cost you to ride it! There are two ways to ride TRON Lightcycle / Run — by getting a spot in the virtual queue, or by purchasing an Individual Lightning Lane. The queue for TRON Lightcycle / Run is very immersive If you don’t land a spot in the virtual queue, we now know that an ILL will cost you $20. However, like the price of Genie+ and the other ILL rides, the prices will change depending on the popularity of the park that day. We spotted the virtual queue first on the Disney World app recently, and now we’ve got all the tips to help you get a spot in the virtual queue if you don’t want to pay for an Individual Lightning Lane. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest TRON Lightcycle / Run and other new attraction news! Here’s how TRON could ruin your Disney World trip! 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 When are you planning on riding TRON? Tell us in the comments below! The post Pay-Per-Ride Price REVEALED for TRON Lightcycle / Run in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Start crossing those fingers now — you’re going to need all the luck you can get when it comes to TRON Lightcycle / Run! TRON Lightcycle / Run Though the ride doesn’t “officially” open until April 4th, it is conducting a “soft opening” from now through April 2nd. During this time (just as when the ride opens officially), you’ll only be able to hop on a Lightcycle if you’re able to snag a virtual queue spot or buy an Individual Lightning Lane (pay-per-ride). But if the virtual queue is what you’re trying for, heed this warning. During this early preview time (similar to when the ride officially opens) virtual queue spots become available at 7AM and 1PM. So one of our lovely reporters hopped on their My Disney Experience app before 7AM, made sure they had everything set up, looked carefully at the time, and tried to join the virtual queue right when 7AM hit. But…the virtual queue was already FULL. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to go on TRON soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Virtual Queue Fills Up in SECONDS for TRON Lightcycle / Run in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a NEW restaurant in Disney World, and we’re taking you INSIDE for a first look. The Swan and Dolphin, or “Swolphin” if you will Rosa Mexicano is the newest table service restaurant at Disney World. It’s located at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and it opened on March 19, 2023. This is actually a chain restaurant, and the new spot is the first location in the Orlando area (there are other locations in New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and a few other states). Come with us to see what it’s like! Rosa Mexicano now occupies the space that was once home to Fresh Mediterranean Market in the Dolphin hotel. It boasts “an elevated fiesta dining experience,” with contemporary Mexican cuisine and a menu of over 100 varieties of tequila and agave-based spirits. Rosa Mexicano Entrance The restaurant is 5,500 square feet and has space for about 300 guests, including a 30-person bar and a private dining room for 50. If you’re not staying at the Dolphin hotel, you can still visit this restaurant. Access is available by boat or walkway from EPCOT’s International Gateway and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or just hop on a bus to the Swan and Dolphin hotels from whichever Disney World park you’re visiting. We stopped by to check out this new eatery! Atmosphere We loved the sleek, elegant look of this dining area, but it didn’t make you feel out of place if you aren’t dressed up. The colors all go together very nicely as well! The dining room We really loved the open feel of this restaurant as well — you don’t feel too closed in or close to the other diners. Looking towards the bar There are regular tables and high top bar seating. One thing we want to note is that there is no bathroom inside the restaurant. Instead, you’ll have to walk down a hallway outside of the restaurant — it’s not far, but you will have to leave the restaurant! Food We also really enjoyed the menu! The Menu The drink menu had so many options to choose from… Inside the menu …and so did the food menu! But we narrowed down our choices — it’s time to eat! The food menu Even in the age of QR code menus, Rosa Mexicano had regular menus to peruse. FULL Menus Revealed for NEW Disney World Restaurant For our appetizer, we grabbed classic Chips and Queso! Chips and Queso We’ll tell you one thing — even before we tasted it, it certainly looked delicious! YUM And we ended up loving the taste of it as well! We’re currently sitting in the restaurant RIGHT NOW, so be sure to check back with us for more of our choices later! Remember that Rosa Mexicano is a table service restaurant, and it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner starting March 20th. There are currently only reservations for dinner available on OpenTable — learn more about that here! We’ll have a FULL review ready for you soon, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here for our COMPLETE guide to eating at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts. 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 going to dine at Rosa Mexicano soon? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Go Inside the NEWEST Restaurant at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a busy week for food in Disney World! Pizza! We got a chance to check out Roundup Rodeo BBQ, an all-NEW restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We got a list of all the St. Patrick’s Day treats coming to Disney World. We even managed to check out some new Easter snacks! There were also some changes at Disney World restaurants, so let’s see what happened! Resort-Wide 50th Anniversary Snacks The EARidescent Sip-a-bration and Magical Beacon Cocktail have been removed from menus at: ALL locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge ALL locations at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground ALL locations at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Leaping Horse Libations at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Martha’s Vineyard and Hurricane Hanna at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort Gurgling Suitcase (Magical Beacon Cocktail) at Disney’s Old Key West Resort Magical Beacon Cocktail Even MORE 50th anniversary food items have fallen off menus this week. We’re going to miss some of these snacks and drinks! The 50th Celebration Tart and 50th Celebration Mickey Breakfast Pastry Tart from the following menus: Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort 50th Celebration Tart The Chicken Dinner Cupcake Trio is no longer available at P & J’s Southern Takeout. Chicken Dinner Cupcake Trio The 50th Celebration Midnight Lemon is no longer available at Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. Here are our reviews of ALL the 50th anniversary snacks Magic Kingdom Energy Bytes A NEW snack location is coming to Magic Kingdom near TRON Lightcycle / Run and we now know what’s on the menu. Here’s what you’ll be able to order there Watermelon Refresher — Yuzu Citrus, Ginger, and Popping Candies for $5.99 Chocolate Cake Doughnut Holes for $5.79 Strawberry IceOform — ice cream mochi treat with caramelized graham cracker crumbs and cheesecake foam for $5.29 Strawberry IceOform Beef and Broccoli Digital Dumplings — broccoli pesto, crispy garlic, and a ginger-soy broth for $8.79 Buffalo Chicken Digital Dumplings — celery, dehydrated blue cheese, and a cayenne pepper broth for $8.49 Learn More about Energy Bytes Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Citricos At both Citricos and Citricos Lounge, the Oak-grilled 12-oz Prime New York Strip is now served with Broccolini, instead of Grilled Asparagus. Oak Grilled Filet That’s the only update for Citricos, though. Read a review Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge The Mara The Mara has updated its menu at Animal Kingdom Lodge with a new entree: Combination Bowl — Chermoula-spiced Shrimp and Oak-grilled Chicken with Pilau Rice, Kale Slaw, Cucumber-Tomato Salad, and Chermoula Sour Cream for $15.49. Oak-Grilled Chicken Bowl at The Mara That’s the only change here. Read a review of The Mara Jiko — The Cooking Place We’ve had a few updates at Jiko: REMOVED: Sweet Potato-Groundnut Soup ADDED: Bavenda Tomato Corn — Tomato Water with Corn Silk Cream, Roasted Corn and Seasonal Tomatoes for $15 ADDED: Octopus Salad — Confit of Octopus, Green Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers, and Mango Pearls for $15 ADDED: Cocoa Crusted Venison Loin — Parsnip Silk, Roasted Mushrooms, Asparagus, Cocoa Nibs, and a Pinotage Demi Glace for $52 Jiko REMOVED: Angel Food Cake, No Sugar Added ADDED: Chai-spiced Ice Cream, No Sugar Added — Almond Orange Crumble, Coconut Milk Whipped Cream for $12 Read our most recent Jiko review Disney’s Fort Wilderness and Campgrounds P & J’s Southern Takeout There’s a new snack to try at P & J’s: a Raspberry Cupcake — Vanilla Cupcake with Raspberry Buttercream and White Chocolate Crisp Pearls for $5.49. P & J’s Southern Takeout We’ll have to give that a try when we get a chance. Read a recent review Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Trattoria al Forno Trattoria al Forno has removed Chocolate Semolina Torta from its menu. Chocolate Semolina Torta That’s the only update we have here, though. Check out our review! Disney Springs The Edison The Edison has updated its menu! Here’s what’s changed: ADDED: The Prodigious Pretzel — a large, sharable pretzel topped with coarse sea salt served with signature beer cheese sauce and Dijon mustard for $15 ADDED: Prohibition Chili — Impossible beef, black beans, pinto beans, onions, and white cheddar for $15 ADDED: Prohibition Chili Burger — Portobello Mushroom burger topped with Impossible chili, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and vegan cheese on a kaiser roll, served with fries for $25 ADDED: High-Voltage Chicken Sandwich — crispy fried chicken breast with sweet and spicy Korean gochujang sauce topped with jalapeño lime crema, frisée, tomato, and pickles on a kaiser roll served with fries for $24 ©The Edison ADDED: The Edison Flat Iron Steak — Certified Angus Beef (CAB) with a garlic-herb salt rub, paired with blistered tomatoes, caramelized onions, and truffle potato wedges for $38 ADDED: Bright Lemon Deep-Dish Meringue Pie — a base of graham cracker crusttopped with vanilla meringue and blueberry compote for $18 ADDED: Lights-On Dulce De Leche Cheesecake — served with whipped cream, crunchy caramel pearls, and caramel sauce for $18 ADDED: In-The-Dark Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake — Chocolate mousse, crunchy ganache, and a salted chocolate sauce for $18 Here’s our most recent review of The Edison Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar There have been a few changes under Beers and Ciders at Jock Lindsey’s: REMOVED: Tsingtao Lager – China REMOVED: Singha Lager – from Thailand REMOVED: Miller Lite – Milwaukee, Wisconsin Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar These were the only changes here, though. Read a recent review If you do plan on visiting Disney World and have your heart set on a certain snack or food, be sure to check those restaurant menus beforehand on either the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which 50th anniversary snack or food will you miss the most? Let us know in the comments! 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