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Staying at a Disneyland hotel comes with a lot of great perks. First, you can stay in a hotel with LOADS of Disney theming, and you may never have to leave the “Disney bubble” during your trip. Disneyland Hotel Lobby You can also get Early Theme Park Entry into the parks if you’re staying at an onsite resort. “Hey Disney!” — the voice assistant that works alongside Alexa on Amazon Echo devices — will also be coming to Disneyland hotels soon. Now, Disney has revealed even MORE perks including yoga in one of the most scenic places in Disneyland! Disney will be offering guests who stay at any of the three Disney-owned hotels at Disneyland Resort a chance to do Sunrise Yoga at special locations INSIDE the parks, including the Space Mountain concourse in Tomorrowland, depending on the park’s schedule for that day. The class is designed for all skill levels and includes a towel, light snacks, a bottle of water, and a PhotoPass digital download. Yoga mats are also provided. ©Disney Disneyland hotel guests will also have an opportunity to attend a yoga class in Redwood Creek in Disney California Adventure, or elsewhere, depending on the park’s schedule. This practice is also designed for all skill levels, and yoga mats will be provided for use during the class. Class reservations can be made online through the Disneyland website, by phone, or by visiting Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail ©Disney Tenaya Stone Spa is also offering some unique treatments like a Citrus Groves Face and Body Treatment, which includes a citrus-infused sea salt scrub, paired with a body mask infused with tangerine peel, lemon peel, and oranges, followed by a firming, hydrating, and antioxidant-rich facial moisturizer. Finally, the treatment will end with an emollient body milk scented with grapefruit, lime, lime, cucumber fruit extract, sweet almond, and avocado oils. Tenaya Stone Spa Other treatments include a 50- or 80-minute Ultimate Scalp and Foot Massage, a California Artisanal Poultice Massage, and a HydraFacial. Spa treatments are open to both hotel and non-hotel guests alike, and reservations can be made online or by calling or visiting Tenaya Stone Spa. The Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel So be sure to check out those perks the next time you stay at one of Disneyland’s three hotels. We’ll also keep you updated on any additional perks, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Get A Peek INSIDE Tenaya Stone Spa at Disneyland Resort Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you be interested in sunrise yoga near Space Mountain? Let us know in the comments! The post The Disney Hotel-Exclusive PERK You Can’t Miss first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The American Disney Parks aren’t the only ones getting new things in the upcoming future. Disneyland Paris Over at Disneyland Paris, some massive changes are on the way, too! For starters, the GIGANTIC Hulk we’ve seen at Disneyland in Anaheim will soon become part of Avengers Campus in Paris. The park just added a NEW Avengers-themed drone show. Plus a Tangled-theme attraction AND a Frozen-inspired land are on the way. Recently, Disney’s CEO was on-hand in Paris to take a look at the construction of the Frozen land. Bob Iger was visiting Disneyland Paris recently and got to check out work on Disneyland Paris’ Frozen land. The new land is being built in Paris’ Walt Disney Studios Park, which is celebrating its 21st Anniversary (Disneyland Paris has been celebrating its 30th anniversary recently). ©Natacha Rafalski and Walt Disney Imagineering via Instagram This is the first time since 2018 that Iger has visited the Paris resort when he announced the investment in Disneyland Paris that resulted in these new lands being built there, along with Avengers Campus, which opened in 2022. Frozen Land ©Disney A similar land is being constructed in Hong Kong Disneyland. There it will be known as “World of Frozen.” This is on track to open before the Frozen land in Paris. Frozen will also be added to Tokyo Disney Resort as part of the Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea. ©Disney In the meantime, Disneyland Paris will also be adding Frozen-themed rooms to the Disneyland Hotel, as well as rooms inspired by Tangled, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. We’ll keep an eye on the progress of these new Frozen additions to the international parks and keep you updated when we have more details, so stay tuned to DFB for more. See ALL of the Attractions and Lands Coming to Disney’s International Parks! 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. Would you be interested in seeing a Frozen-themed land in American Disney parks? Tell us why or why not in the comments! The post Disney CEO Bob Iger Visited an Upcoming 'Frozen'-Themed Land! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the first decisions you have to make when planning a Disney World trip is choosing WHEN to visit! Magic Kingdom Throughout the year, there are some days, weeks, and months that are much busier than others, and if you want to have a more chill experience, you’ll want to try to avoid those crowded times. But how do you know what those days are? Well today, we’re breaking down the best and worst days to visit each Disney World park. We’ve shared tips in the past about which time of year is best to visit the parks, but now we’re taking this even further — which day of the WEEK should you visit EACH park? We visit Disney World every day and we’ve got a pretty good handle on what the crowd situation is like. Here’s what we’ve found! EPCOT Before we dive into each park individually, we have to mention that the crowds will almost always be the worst on the weekends. Many out-of-town guests find it easier to travel on the weekends, and many locals will visit Disney World on their weekend days off. So if possible, it’s best to plan your park days during the Monday-Friday timeframe. Crowds in Toy Story Land Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s talk specifics! Magic Kingdom Starting out at the OG Disney World park, we’re here to tell you that the worst day to visit is Friday! In our experience, this tends to be a popular day because it’s either when people arrive for their vacations (and plan to hit Magic Kingdom first) or the last day of their trip (and they plan to hit Magic Kingdom last). Sometimes, Fridays are even busier than Saturdays! Cinderella Castle But if you want that lower-crowd experience, just swap your Magic Kingdom park day to a Tuesday. Since it’s toward the middle of the week, it tends to be less busy and you might be able to hop on your favorite rides with shorter wait times. There’s nothing quite like a calm, relaxing Tuesday morning in Magic Kingdom! Tomorrowland This is one of the parks that feels the weekend strain the heaviest, considering it’s the original park and therefore the most popular. If people only have one day on the weekend to visit, then they will likely choose to go to Magic Kingdom. EPCOT Now it’s time to hop on the monorail and head over to EPCOT! This park is known for its delicious festival eats and stunning World Showcase pavilions, so it’s no surprise that the worst day to visit is a Saturday. During festivals, locals like to visit and try the limited-time eats, which means that the park gets most crowded at night and on the weekends. We can’t blame them — spending a Saturday strolling around the World Showcase sounds divine! Spaceship Earth So when should you visit for the lowest crowds, generally? Go on a Wednesday! Fewer guests head to EPCOT mid-week and you can hopefully then walk up to the festival booths without having to wait in long lines. EPCOT’s World Showcase As a bonus tip — make sure to visit the festival booths early in the day. The lines for those get longer as you get closer to dinner time! Hollywood Studios At Hollywood Studios, things are a little bit backward. The worst day of the week to visit has historically been Monday! Perhaps it’s because people expect the weekends to be the busiest, so they go with a weekday instead. Nonetheless, Monday wait times might be a bit higher than you’d want. Hollywood Studios Instead, you should actually go against your gut and plan your trip to Hollywood Studios on a Sunday! Sundays here are less busy than Saturdays and Mondays, so you might be able to get more accomplished. And at Hollywood Studios, visiting on a less crowded day is important if you want to secure the most popular Lightning Lanes! Slinky Dog Dash On those super crowded days, rides like Slinky Dog Dash, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Tower of Terror book up on Genie+ fast. Visiting during a quieter time will help ensure that you get the most bang for your buck with Genie+! Animal Kingdom And finally, we come to Animal Kingdom! At this park, the predictably busy day is Saturday. That’s when you’ll find the longest lines for the rides and the shows with full auditoriums. Do yourself a favor and plan to visit on a different day. Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom Which day? Well, according to our experience, we recommend Thursdays. Due to its relaxing nature, Animal Kingdom is a park that’s at its best when there are fewer people, and on Thursdays and middle-of-the-week days, your chances are higher of that being the case. Pathways in Pandora We’re just big fans of strolling the animal trails on a quiet morning or hopping on Kilimanjaro Safaris without waiting in a long line. It’s the best way to do the park! So there you go — those are our recommendations for which day to visit each Disney World park. These aren’t hard and fast rules, and your results may vary depending on the time of year and what events are taking place at that time — remember that all bets are usually off during crowded times like Spring Break and the week between Christmas and New Year’s. So if you want to stay up to date with everything happening in Disney World that might affect your vacation, keep following DFB! What is the Best Time of Year to Go to Disney World? Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite day of the week to go to the Disney World parks? Tell us in the comments! 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If you’re hoping to strike gold with a fan-favorite dessert offering this St. Patrick’s Day, you’re in luck! Gideon’s Bakehouse Three dessert options have made their way onto the Gideon’s Bakehouse menu for this weekend ONLY, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. These will be served in limited quantity, so be sure to head to Gideon’s Bakehouse SOON if you’re hoping to dig into these treats. Alright, we’ll stop talking. Let’s take a look at some desserts! Gideon’s shared on Instagram that three items would be available on Friday, March 17th, Saturday, March 18th, and Sunday, March 19th while supplies last. (Pssstt… If you love mint and chocolate, you might want to make plans to head to Gideon’s NOW.) First up is the Mega Mint St. Patrick’s Day Cake, which features vanilla cake layered with Super Mint Green Buttercream. This will unfortunately be sold only by the slice…sounds like we might definitely want to eat the whole cake! Gideon’s describes this as tasting like “the perfect Mint Ice Cream.” ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Next, we have what the Gideon’s Bakehouse owner, Steve Lewis, describes as his least favorite cookie, but everyone else’s favorite. The Mint Cookies and Cream Cookie! This staple cookie is infused with Andes mint and topped with Andes mint pieces for an extra blast of minty flavor. Yum! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse This isn’t the first time Gideon’s Bakehouse has reluctantly released a highly requested treat. Just last month they created the Eternal Flameless cookie, which is the no-heat version of the Eternal Flame cookie. In the post announcing this new treat, the owner said, “Fine. Here’s your no-heat Eternal Flame. Now leave me be. ⁣” Gideon’s Bakehouse Last but most certainly not least is the Mint Chocolate Bite Bag, which includes six of Gideons’ Triple Chocolate Salted Andes Mint Bites, sprinkled with green sugar crystal sprinkles. Minty bite! So, what do you think? Will you be making a weekend run to Gideon’s? Here at DFB, we post all the latest Disney news and updates, especially when it comes to all the delicious food. Follow along so that you’re never out of the loop (or hungry) at Disney! By the way, you can click the link below to check out some other seasonal treats we’ve found at Disney World recently! Looking for Springtime treats at Disney World? Look no further! Click here for more! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be stopping by Gideon’s this weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post The Owner's "Least Favorite Cookie" Is Now at Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Actors Bruce Boxleitner and Cindy Morgan joined media and invited guests from around the world for the All The Disney Thrills press event, which celebrated the many thrilling attractions and experiences in all four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort.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. There’s no denying that Figment has quite the following! Figment! Fans clamor to purchase all sorts of merchandise featuring their favorite purple dragon. And now, there’s a whole new collection coming out that you can buy ONLINE! In celebration of this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, shopDisney has just released a ton of new Figment items! These sweet finds are perfect for spring, with plenty of floral details and greenery that would fit in any cottage-core home. PLUS, Disney is holding a sale where you can save up to 30% on orders of $75 or more! Just use the code SAVEMORE on your shopping cart to see how much you can save. © Disney This new Loungefly is just the thing to bring with you to the Flower and Garden Festival. It has a lovely green back with the festival’s logo on it and cute little cactus prickles along the adjustable straps! Figment Loungefly Bag The front of the Figment Loungefly Mini Backpack shows a 3D Figment watering his little Mickey cactus. Plenty of other flora can be seen across the design, and it even has a little Mickey terrarium zipper toggle! This backpack is available on shopDisney for $78. Click here to buy the Figment Loungefly Mini Backpack. Dragons LOVE to collect shiny things! If you too have a lot of jewelry to store, this Figment Trinket Dish will do the trick. Plus there’s no denying how adorable his expression is. For your jewelry or coins or whatever This ceramic dish would be a lovely addition to any vanity. The underside includes the 2023 Flower and Garden logo which makes this a fun collectible! Find this online for $14.99. Click here to buy the Figment Trinket Dish. You can grow your own plant babies in this Figment Glass Terrarium! The rustic gold is a wonderful color choice for this geometric terrarium featuring Figment. It’s an ornament There’s an opening on the front to add in your soil and plants; how amazing would this look with a few tiny succulents inside? This terrarium is online for $29.99. Click here to buy the Figment Glass Terrarium. We LOVE this item. They’ve turned the classic Disney souvenir mug into a plant pot! This unique and whimsical find would make a lovely gift to the gardener in your life. Figment Mug The Figment Mug is the perfect terracotta shade, with a glossy green interior. There’s a large handle on the side to hold up this hefty mug and Figment is there to remind you to “let your imagination grow!” You can purchase this online for $19.99. Click here to buy the Figment Mug. If you need to sip your coffee on the go you can carry it in this clear Figment Travel Tumbler by Tervis. Not only does this feature a fun design, but it keeps your drink’s temperature controlled thanks to its double-walled construction. Tervis Tumbler The lid has a sliding closure and is totally spill-free. The print features the iconic Spaceship Earth patterning along with Figment, his plants, and the 2023 Flower and Garden logo. Add this to your tumbler collection for $29.99! Click here to buy the Figment Travel Tumbler by Tervis. We’ve got plenty of info on the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival; check out some of the posts below! PHOTOS: Look INSIDE the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Passport FULL LINEUP Announced for the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Garden Rocks Concert Series HIDE Your Wallet! All the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise Is HERE Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. When Disney Went Hard on a Trend NO ONE Cared About Ready to Plan for Your 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 220+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2023 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! MORE Flower & Garden Festival INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival Learn About the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Secret Tips for the Flower & Garden Festival Everything Returning to the Flower & Garden Festival in 2023 2 Things We ALWAYS Bring to the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Flower & Garden Festival news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Comment below which item is your favorite! The post A NEW Figment Loungefly and More EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merch Is Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars Hotel) has been open for over a year but things have changed here over the past few months. Starcruiser We’ve seen a major change made to the number of voyages offered, a HUGE discount announced for Cast Members, and more. But now we’ve got another Star Wars Hotel update! For those who might not be familiar with it, the Star Wars Hotel offers a unique two-day, two-night itinerary where guests can participate in various activities meant to fully immerse them in the Star Wars universe. Think of it more like a cruise than a hotel. It’s part role-playing, part themed environment, part live theater, and so much more. A cabin on the Starcruiser! Going on the Starcruiser will cost you a pretty penny though. The estimated cost for 2 guests per cabin starts at $4,809 for the total voyage. Space food! What if you want to go on an EXCLUSIVE adventure aboard the Starcruiser AND get a discount on your trip? Well, THIS is the announcement you’ve been looking for. The Disney Vacation Club has announced an exclusive member voyage aboard the Starcruiser from August 19th through August 21st. Not only is this a member-specific voyage, but members will also save 30% on the trip. Registration starts on March 21st, 2023, so mark your calendars. Starcruiser Members will be able to enjoy all of the Starcruiser fun along with a few extras. When the voyage ends, members will actually get special parting gifts so they can always remember their voyage. To register, you’ll want to hit “Reserve Your Spot” starting March 21st, and have your Member number ready. You’ll then be placed into a virtual waiting room and once your turn arrives you’ll go to the registration form and make your reservation. Outside the Hotel Here are some other things to keep in mind: To take advantage of this offer, DVC Members must be eligible for Membership Extras. The voyage can be booked with points or cash. Members will get a call requesting payment within 72 hours of completing their booking. Cancellation is valid up to 30 days prior to travel. The transport pod! So if you are a Disney Vacation Club member, want to experience the Starcruiser, and want a discount on the voyage — consider booking this offer. To learn more about the Starcruiser experience, see our video below or check out all of our posts linked below — we’ve got EVERYTHING you need right here!  Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) for Breakfast at the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on the Galactic Starcruiser? Tell us in the comments. The post Exclusive Star Wars Hotel DISCOUNT Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For a limited time, Disneyland Paris’ exhibition, “Women of Marvel,” will showcase a collection of powerful art from six talented artists. Learn more about the women behind some of your favorite comic book covers!View the full article

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We are only a few days away from the official opening of the wholly re-imaged Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland! ©Disney via @ScottGustin We are so excited to try out the new food locations and eats coming to the land, but now we can also look forward to a NEW character meet and greet! When Mickey’s Toontown opens on March 19th, guests will enter a miniature village perfectly made for Disney’s classic characters. And for the first time ever, Pete will be there to meet guests! This giant cat and longtime frenemy of Mickey Mouse is finally making his Disney park debut. This is great news for all Disney fans but especially those who adore the classic characters. Some of these rarer faces aren’t ones we get to see often, so now is your chance to meet them in the parks! Mickey’s Toontown will also have a Mickey Mouse meet and greet inside Mickey’s newly renovated home. ©Disney via @ScottGustin You can visit Toontown when it officially opens on March 19th and enjoy all that it has to offer. For more Disneyland and Disney World news, stay tuned to DFB! FIRST LOOK at New Eats Coming to Disney’s Toontown 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. If you could add a character to the parks, who would it be? Comment down below! The post A NEW Disney Character Meet-and-Greet Is Coming Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This week, cast members have been celebrating #AllTheDisneyThrills as we prepare to welcome our newest attraction, TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, to Walt Disney World Resort. Magical moments aren’t just reserved for our guests. As part of the #AllTheDisneyThrills media event—during which media, influencers, and other travel partners got to experience the latest […]View the full article

Things have been VERY busy over on the West Coast! The NEW ToonTown Disneyland is getting a new Tiana-inspired restaurant, a new reimagined version of Tarzan’s Treehouse (which will reopen as Adventureland Treehouse), and a newly-reimagined version of ToonTown! We’ve already seen the opening of ToonTown’s new ride, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, AND we’ve shopped at a new store there, BUT even more is coming, including a brand-new look for Mickey! Mickey’s going to be sporting an entirely new outfit for ToonTown, and it’s all about CASUAL wear. We’re talking a t-shirt, hoodie, and yes, even sneakers. We’re totally feeling this casual Mickey vibe. Thanks to @ScottGustin on Twitter, we’ve got a first look at Mickey’s new outfit. ©Disney via @ScottGustin Mickey will be joined in ToonTown with his friends: the whole gang is here. Guests will be able to see Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Goofy, Clarabelle, Daisy, and even Pete! ©Disney via @ScottGustin We also recently got a first look at what the Cast Members in ToonTown will be wearing. We are digging these vibrant cartoon-like colors. ©Disney We recently got a first look at the menu of a new restaurant coming to the land, too. Café Daisy will serve up diner classics like pizza, mini corn dogs, mac and cheese, fun hot dogs, and more. There will also be grab-and-go food available at Good Boy! Grocers, including the Perfect Picnic Basket, which comes with an ADORABLE basket plus three snacks. ©Disney ToonTown will reopen this weekend, March 19th, and we’ll be there to share ALL the new details and changes with you, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be checking out Disneyland’s new ToonTown soon? Let us know what you’re most excited about in the comments! The post Mickey’s NEW LOOK Is a Vibe and We Are Here for It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you hear the HUGE news about TRON Lightcycle / Run? Get ready to enter the Grid! On Friday, March 17th, Disney told us that TRON will have a soft opening in Magic Kingdom! Some guests will be able to ride TRON: Lightcycle / Run EARLY from March 20th to April 2nd. This is two weeks sooner than guests would have been able to get on the ride, as the official opening date is April 4th. A limited number of slots for the virtual queues will be available, and Individual Lightning Lanes will be available to purchase as well. If you wanted to book a trip to take advantage of this soft opening, you might want to hurry, because park passes are selling out FAST. When we went to check park pass reservation availability for the dates of the soft opening, we noticed that park passes for Annual Passholders are completely SOLD OUT for March 20th — the first day of the soft opening. ©Disney But… it’s not just the Incredi Pass that’s sold out of reservations for March 20th. It’s every single Annual Pass. WOW. ©Disney Every other date of the soft opening is open for the Sorcerer Pass, Pirate Pass, and Pixie Dust Pass though (excluding blockout dates), so it seems that everyone wanted to be the FIRST to experience this new attraction. We can’t say we blame them! ©Disney So if you were hoping to visit for the early opening, you can still reserve your spot on one of the later days (between March 21st and April 2nd)! ©Disney If you didn’t get a park reservation for the day you wanted, don’t worry! There are still several weekdays open — and worst-case scenario, you just ride after the official opening date! TRON Lightcycle / Run Note that there are still park passes available for Disney World Resort guests and guests with theme park tickets, so you could also book a Disney World hotel or purchase a ticket in order to ride early. ©Disney If you’re looking for the latest Disney news and updates, you’re in the right place. Follow along for more so that you’re never out of the loop! If you’re planning on riding TRON: Lightcycle / Run soon, click the link below to check out all the things you need to know before you go. Click here for all the information you need regarding TRON: Lightcycle / Run Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be riding TRON: Lightcycle / Run early? Let us know in the comments! The post Park Passes Have SOLD OUT for Annual Passholders on an Important Day in Magic Kingdom 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. Disney’s history holds so much to love. ©Disney And you never know when something is about to become Disney history either. Splash Mountain is now considered Disney history, as are some of our favorite snacks, and many of us will never be able to relive the moment we saw our first Disney movie, saw Cinderella Castle for the first time, or just fell in love with Disney magic. So if you find yourself constantly reminiscing about the past, here are some items you won’t want to miss grabbing! For fans who desperately miss The Great Movie Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, make some room in your house for The Great Movie Ride Wall Sign for $150! ©Disney This is a screen print on a wood composite backing and it measures 12 3/4” in height by 30” in width. Grab The Great Movie Ride Wall Sign here! Or you can snag The Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeers Semi-Crop Top for $29.99. ©Disney This blast from the past comes in 7 different sizes and is inspired by Walt Disney’s The Mickey Mouse Club which aired from 1955 to 1958. Buy the Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeers Semi-Crop Top here! You can also grab the Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Loungefly Mini Backpack for $88. ©Disney This throwback is part of the Disney100 collection, which means it’ll only be available for a limited time! This will take you all the way back to the very beginning of Disney magic to remind you where it all began. Grab the Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Loungefly Mini Backpack right here! You can also snag the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Replica Pennant in a frame on sale for $118.98! ©Disney This is reminiscent of a ’70s vintage pennant with the Walt Disney World logo and a Cinderella Castle icon. It comes framed, so you can hang it up on whatever wall you wish! Buy the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Replica Pennant here! Lastly, we recommend the EPCOT Universe of Energy Matted Print for $39.99! ©Disney This one will really take you back to the beginnings of EPCOT, specifically reminding you of Spaceship Earth and how dinosaurs once ruled the Earth. Buy the EPCOT Universe of Energy Matted Print here! Looking for other ways to reminisce on the past? Check out how much Disney has really changed over the past few years, as well as how you can survive some of the worst Disney World changes that have been made. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out these Disney World mysteries that no one has ever solved! 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 past Disney ride/icon/event do you miss the most? Tell us in the comments below! The post 5 Things RETRO DISNEY Lovers Have Gotta See! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might think that your purchase of Genie+ will give you the chance to skip the lines at EVERY single Disney World ride, attraction, and experience — but you’d be…wrong! Cinderella Castle While many rides are included in the paid Genie+ service, some attractions and entertainment options are NOT included in the standard service. Sometimes, you can still skip the lines at these rides by paying for an Individual Lightning Lane, but other times the standby line is truly your only option. So what rides are NOT included in Genie+? Let’s break it down so you know what to expect. Below you’ll find full lists of the attractions and major entertainment options that are NOT included in Genie+ at each Disney World theme park. Magic Kingdom Astro Orbiter Country Bear Jamboree The Dapper Dans Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade Disney Enchantment — now through April 2nd, then replaced by Happily Ever After The Hall of Presidents Liberty Square Riverboat Main Street Vehicles Meet Characters from Aladdin in Adventureland Meet Daring Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete’s Silly Sideshow Meet Dashing Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete’s Silly Sideshow Meet Merida at Fairytale Garden Meet Winnie the Pooh and Tigger at The Thotful Spot Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire A Pirate’s Adventure — Treasures of the Seven Seas Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Swiss Family Treehouse Tom Sawyer Island Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Walt Disney World Railroad Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Carousel of Progress Also note that Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is NOT available through the standard Genie+ service, but is available through Individual Lightning Lane access (meaning you can pay separately just to skip the line at this specific ride). The same will be true of TRON Lightcycle / Run when it opens. And that’s it — a list of the rides, attractions, and major entertainment options NOT included in Genie+. Note that some smaller entertainment options may also not be included in Genie+ — things like Sergio (a performer at the Italy pavilion) and the many walk-through exhibits throughout EPCOT (like the one in the Norway Stave Church or the Kawaii exhibit in the Japan pavilion). To see more about Genie+, click here to see if Genie+ is still “worth it” in Disney World, or click here to learn about the DATE announced for an important Genie+ change in Disney World. And stay tuned for more Genie+ news.  All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What rides, entertainment options, or attractions do YOU wish were included with Genie+? Tell us in the comments. The post ALL the Rides that AREN’T Included in Genie+ in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Irish are known for their tradition of storytelling and has kept history and lore alive for centuries. So it’s fitting that today Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions invites guests to write their own stories when traveling with us. View the full article

Happily Ever After has FINALLY made its return to Magic Kingdom! Happily Ever After Well, sort of! On Wednesday, March 15th, we got to attend a media preview of the updated show before it officially premieres in Magic Kingdom on April 3rd. And if you want to get a sneak peek of the full show — we’ve got a video to share! Happily Ever After isn’t the exact same as it was when it left Magic Kingdom in 2021. Now, you can catch new projections on Main Street, U.S.A. (similar to the ones in Disney Enchantment)! But the main focus of the fireworks display is still Cinderella Castle. So without further ado, let’s watch! Ahhhh, we get emotional every time! There’s even more in store for April with TRON opening on April 4th (!!!), and spring break on its way, so prepare for some pretty heavy crowds this month. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out these BIG Disney changes that you CANNOT ignore! 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’s your favorite part of the show? Tell us in the comments below! The post Watch the FULL New Happily Ever After Fireworks Show in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

TRON Lightcycle / Run is opening in Magic Kingdom SOON (in fact, it’s opening sooner than we thought!), and a new ride means CHANGES in other parts of the park. TRON Lightcycle / Run by night. The TRON coaster will make use of a virtual queue and will also have an Individual Lightning Lane option if you want to pay to skip the line. Previously, when a new ride has opened in a park, the existing ride that used an Individual Lightning Lane swapped to be part of the normal Disney Genie+. Now, Disney has released an update on what will happen in Magic Kingdom once TRON opens. Currently, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is the only ride in Magic Kingdom that uses an Individual Lightning Lane. There are several rides that are part of Disney Genie+, but only Seven Dwarfs had the pay-per-ride option. According to Scott Gustin on Twitter, Seven Dwarfs will NOT be switching to the regular Disney Genie+ once TRON opens. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Scott said, “Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will remain available for purchase via Individual Lightning Lane when TRON soft opens on March 20 and officially opens on April 4.” So once TRON opens, there will be TWO pay-per-ride attractions in Magic Kingdom. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lightning Lane Remember that Disney Genie+ is the new(ish) way to skip the lines at many Disney attractions. You pay a set price (between $15 and $29 per person, per day) and then reserve Lightning Lanes throughout the day so that you’re able to bypass the standby lines. The most popular rides in each park, however, are part of the pay-per-ride system instead of the normal Genie+. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lightning Lane For these rides, you must pay a separate, extra fee in order to skip the line. Currently, the pay-per-ride attractions are Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewins, Avatar — Flight of Passage, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Adding TRON Lightcycle / Run into the mix will mean that Magic Kingdom is the only park with two pay-per-ride attractions. TRON Lightcycle / Run queue TRON Lightcycle / Run officially opens on April 4th, 2023, but it will have a soft opening from March 20th through April 2nd. It will NOT be open on April 3rd. TRON Lightcycle / Run Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn all about TRON Lightcycle / Run. 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 ride TRON Lightcycle / Run when it opens? Let us know in the comments. The post Important Genie+ UPDATE Announced for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

TRON Lightcycle / Run is set to open on April 4th, but you could get on it earlier — if you’re lucky! TRON Lightcycle / Run No, we’re not talking about the previews that already took place for Disney Vacation Club Members, Cast Members, or Annual Passholders. TRON will actually be opening up early to the general public but you’ll need to know these rules! Disney has announced that between March 20th and April 2nd, guests will get the chance to go on TRON Lightcycle / Run EARLY. There will be a limited soft opening of the ride via virtual queue. Individual Lightning Lanes for the ride will also be available to purchase during this time. Will you be trying to get on TRON early? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: TRON Lightcycle / Run Will Open EARLY in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Chicago-based Hampton Social is bringing a pair of locations to South Florida, the first of which debuted at the new Atlantic Crossing shopping village. View the full article

April is a BIG month for Disney+ fans! ©Disney There’s a ton of new content coming to the streaming service, including the finale of The Mandalorian Season 3, Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, a new show starring Jeremy Renner, and more. Check out a full lineup of all the shows and movies coming to Disney+ in April 2023 here! Sunday, April 2 The Ghost and Molly McGee (S2, 5 episodes) Spring Shorts-Tacular with the Ghost and Molly McGee Wednesday, April 5 Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown (S1) The Crossover: “Based on the critically-acclaimed best-selling novel in-verse by Kwame Alexander, “The Crossover” introduces teen brothers Josh and Jordan Bell, widely considered basketball phenoms. Through his lyrical poetry, an adult version of Josh, aka Filthy McNasty, narrates the story of he and his brother’s coming of age, on and off the court, as their former professional basketball player father adjusts to life after basketball, and their mother finally pursues lifelong dreams of her own.” Journey to the Center of the Earth (Season 1 Premiere) Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Chapter 22) Mandalorian Sunday, April 9 The Owl House (S3, 1 episode) Wednesday, April 12 Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet (S11) Kiff (S1, 5 episodes) Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (S1, 5 episodes) Rennervations: “An original four-part series that embraces Jeremy Renner’s lifelong passion to give back to communities around the world by reimagining unique purpose-built vehicles to meet a community’s needs. Every build has a purpose. Behind the big screen, Renner is a construction veteran with a passion for purchasing and re-imagining huge vehicles with the help of his connections in the worldwide fabricator culture. With his best friend and business partner, Rory Millikin, and an all-star build crew, Renner travels the globe to reimagine decommissioned vehicles and rebuild them to serve a new purpose, such as turning a tour bus into a mobile music studio, a delivery truck into a mobile water treatment facility, a shuttle bus into a mobile recreation center, and a city bus into a mobile dance studio. Along the way, Renner teams up with actor and producer Anthony Mackie (Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’’), actress and entrepreneur Vanessa Hudgens (“Tick, Tick… Boom!”), actor and producer Anil Kapoor (“Mission Impossible,” “Slumdog Millionaire”) and singer and songwriter Sebastián Yatra (“Encanto”), who all share Renner’s enthusiasm and join him to deliver the finished vehicles to each organization.” ©Disney It’s All Right! (Premiere — all episodes streaming) Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Chapter 23) ©Disney Friday, April 14 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit ©Disney Wednesday, April 19 Big City Greens (S3, 4 episodes) Hamster & Gretel (S1, 4 episodes) PJ Masks: Power Heroes (S1, 7 episodes) Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season 3 finale) Mandalorian Saturday, April 22 Secrets of the Elephants Wednesday, April 26 Dino Ranch (S2, 5 episodes) Going Fur Gold (S1) Saturdays (S1, 5 episodes) Matildas: The World at Our Feet (Premiere — all episodes streaming) Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (Shorts) ©Disney Friday, April 28 Peter Pan & Wendy (premiere): “Wendy Darling, a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell, she travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook, and embarks on a thrilling adventure that will change her life forever.” This is everything that is coming to Disney+ in April. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Learn more about Disney+ 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 show or movie are you most excited to watch on Disney+ in April? Let us know in the comments. The post FULL LINEUP of Shows and Movies Coming to Disney+ in April 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a lot going on in Disney World right now. Disney’s Grand Floridian We just got word of a new snack cart coming to Tomorrowland, lots of construction on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is underway, and the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run is right around the corner! But today we’re headed to the Disney World Resorts to give you an update on everything that’s going on there lately. Come take a look! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Food Updates The Grand Cottage For Easter, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a new addition as of last year — The Grand Cottage! Here, you’ll find a whole list of fun Easter-themed treats, like this chocolate bunny we got that’s filled with M&M’s… Milk Chocolate Bunny With M&Ms …and this Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pie that is shaped like our favorite mouse… Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pie …and this adorable Confetti Lamb Cake Pop. Confetti Cake Lamb Pop There are all kinds of treats to choose from. Click here to see our review of The Grand Cottage treats. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Attraction Updates The Grand Cottage Also in the lobby for The Grand Cottage debut are the impressive chocolate Easter Eggs that we know and love. This year there is a NEW display and it’s adorable. It’s Kevin and her babies! Kevin and her babies! There were also some other beautiful chocolate eggs, like this one from The Princess and the Frog… Princess and the Frog …and this impressive chocolate Piper bird egg. Piper There are so many more eggs to check out here! Click here to see our first look at these beautiful chocolate Easter Eggs Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Food Updates The Roaring Fork The Roaring Fork had a new treat for St. Patrick’s Day, The Nugget. The Nugget This caramel-filled treat was $7.99. Read our full review of The Nugget here! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Food Updates The Artist’s Palette The Artist’s Palette also has a new dessert for St. Patricks Day: Mickey Pot of Gold. Mickey Pot of Gold This Cupcake was full of chocolate, stout, and Irish cream flavors, and we thought it was really good! You can get this one for $5.99. Read our full review of Mickey’s Pot of Gold here Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Merchandise Updates The Market at Ale & Compass At Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, we saw a few new merchandise additions, like this Vineyard Vines Yacht Club Polo for $99.50… Polo …as well as this Tommy Bahama Mickey and Friends Beach Shirt for $165. Shirt There was also a Tommy Bahama Mickey and Friends Hawaiian Dress for $128. Dress Disney’s Beach Club Resort Merchandise Updates Beach Club Marketplace At the Beach Club Marketplace, we saw this Mickey Balloons Necklace for $29.99… Necklace …as well as this Mickey Balloon Bracelet for $24.99… Bracelet …and a new set of pins with Kermit and Fozzy for $17.99. Pins There was a pretty new Alex and Ani Bracelet that says “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” Alex & Ani We found this one for $49.99. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Construction Updates Innkeepers Club Lounge The Concierge Lounge has officially closed this week. Closed Concierge Lounge The closure is set to last until the end of April, but there currently isn’t an exact end date. Lobby Construction The lobby bathrooms are still closed for refurbishment. Bathrooms The closest alternatives are currently located inside Trattoria al Forno and near the Side Show Games Arcade. The Cake Bake Shop Construction Construction on The Cake Bake Shop is really moving along. Cake Bake Shop construction We are so excited to try this new restaurant out! Click here to learn all about this new addition to the BoardWalk! Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Food Updates Scat Cat’s Club Café We tried the limited-time Mickey Shamrock Beignet at Scat Cat’s Club Café! Mickey Shamrock Beignet This is a Mickey-shaped Beignet with chocolate-mint ganache, milkshake pipette, and shamrock decor for $3.99. Click here to read our review of this beignet. Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory There are some more new St. Patrick’s Day treats at this spot, including the Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake and My Lucky (Plant-based) Clover Cupcake. Treats Both treats cost $5.49. Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Merchandise Updates Jackson Square Gifts We spotted a Mickey and Friends pen set at this gift shop. Pens You can get it for $22.99. The Dolphin Resort Construction Updates Rosa Mexicano Rosa Mexicano is a NEW restaurant opening at The Dolphin. Rosa Mexicano We learned recently that it’ll open THIS MONTH, in March 2023! Learn more about Rosa Mexicano here. Swan Reserve Merchandise Updates Free Souvenir We spotted a free souvenir at the Swan Reserve hotel recently! Postcard from The Swan Reserve You can pick up this cute postcard showing off the hotel. Click here to learn more about this souvenir. Those are all the updates we spotted recently, but stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! 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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. Did you see these Loungefly bags being carried by many guests on your last trip to Disney World, go to check them out in one of the shops, and instantly get hit with sticker shock? Minnie Mouse Disney100 Loungefly Mini Backpack Loungefly backpacks are undeniably appealing, but they are PRICEY. With so many people still purchasing them, and many designs selling out quickly, are they actually worth it? What Is Loungefly? Loungefly is a brand that creates accessories inspired by pop culture, including Disney. While most famous for their mini backpacks, they also sell purses, wallets, and other items like apparel, pins, and even ear headbands! Lotso Loungefly crossbody bags Loungefly has designs inspired by almost any Disney movie you can think of! You can find bags featuring Disney princesses, Star Wars characters, and Marvel heroes and villains. They also make bags based off of Disney parks, including designs inspired by attractions, festivals, and celebrations like 100 Years of Wonder. With new designs coming out monthly, you’re sure to find at least one bag with your favorite character or ride! Why Is Loungefly So Expensive? Most Loungefly backpacks start around $50, with many sitting around the $80 mark. When you can purchase a travel backpack on Amazon for just $20, what sets Loungefly apart from other brands? Woody and Bo Peep Loungefly For starters, because of their partnership with Disney, they are able to create designs that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. You’ll also find more underrated and rare characters, movies, and other designs from them! Loungefly is constantly coming out with new designs, and because of this they are able to focus on more than just the most popular characters, so you’re more likely to find a backpack inspired by that obscure Disney film you loved as a kid. Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland Many of the Loungefly backpacks and bags are of a similar shape, but plenty have unique designs to fit the character they are designed after. This is much more expensive for a company to produce as they’ll need to create new patterns for each release. You’re paying more because their bags aren’t cookie cutter, and for their attention to detail (like special zipper pulls or coordinating adjustable straps). The film wheel on the front pocket spins to reveal different scenes in each of the windows These bags are also fairly sturdy. Many reviewers have noted how impressed they were with the construction of the bags! While there are some Loungefly designs that use softer fabrics, most of these bags are made of a faux leather that, while light, helps the bags retain their shape and doesn’t collapse in on itself. Bambi Loungefly Of course, there is the brand and recognition factor. Loungefly backpacks are a common sight in the parks both in merch stores as well as on the backs of guests. With their popularity, there is going to be demand, which makes prices rise. But as we detailed above there is more to their higher price tag than just their status! Are Loungefly Bags Worth the Price? Now that you know some reasons why Loungefly bags cost as much as they do, are they actually worth their price? We would say yes, especially if you are shopping for a park bag that performs well AND has that Disney factor. We use Loungefly backpacks on our park days Loungefly bags are the perfect size — they are large enough to hold your park necessities while remaining small enough to carry around all day. We’ve found that between the large main compartment, smaller front pocket, and side slip pockets, that most Loungefly backpacks have more than enough room to carry our essentials. We fit all of this into one Loungefly! There are many people who love to collect Loungefly bags and swap them out each day, but if their cost is a little on the high end for you, there’s no reason not to find a design you love and stick with it! Where to Buy Loungefly Bags Loungefly has their own website where you can shop their latest releases which are also often carried in the parks. Amazon has a ton of different designs as well, and even carries some exclusive designs you won’t see anywhere else! This Sebastian Loungefly was an Amazon exclusive last year If you’re looking for the latest Disney drops, head over to shopDisney. There you’ll find 100th Anniversary designs as well as new bags for current park events like EPCOT festivals. Minnie Mouse Disney100 Loungefly Mini Backpack Other sites you can use to shop Loungefly are pop culture meccas like Box Lunch and Hot Topic that carry their own exclusive designs too! Where to Find Deals on Loungefly Bags Loungefly bags aren’t ALWAYS expensive. Many stores have their own deals and promotions that can be used to lower the price. shopDisney has sales throughout the year, and sometimes Loungefly bags will be included! Critters Loungefly Box Lunch and Hot Topic have their own sales as well that often can bring the price of a Loungefly backpack down significantly. Probably the best place to find discounts on Loungefly bags is on Amazon — we’ve seen backpacks with discounts ranging from 10% off all the way to 50% off or more! Loungeflys Remember, the longer a bag has been out, the more likely it will be to go on sale. That doesn’t mean that new bags won’t ever go on sale (we’ve seen shopDisney include new drops in their sales before!) but most retailers will lower the price on older stock when it’s been available for some time. Just keep an eye out for sales, and you just may be able to snag a backpack for $35 or less! Click here to check out the Loungefly bags on sale on Amazon! Loungefly backpacks aren’t for everybody, but there’s no denying they are a popular choice in Disney World for a reason. Whether you are only looking to buy one of your favorite character or love to collect dozens of them, these bags have a charm to them that will keep them at the top of the list of park bags for the foreseeable future! Why This Suitcase Costs $1,400 — and Where You Can Get Its Fancy Features for Less Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you own any Loungefly bags? Do you prefer to just have one or do you like to collect them? Comment below! The post Is Loungefly Worth It? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A popular store in Disney Springs quietly closed and we are left with questions. Disney Springs Disney Springs is a shopping, dining, and entertainment haven in Walt Disney World. You can find tons of great restaurants here, along with a LOT of places to shop. There are some Disney gift shops, but mostly you’ll find non-Disney brands like Kate Spade, lululemon, Uniqlo, etc. Now, one of those stores has CLOSED and we’re wondering what might replace it! Disney Springs is a thriving, lively shopping district that attracts visitors from near and far. It’s also home to some of our favorite dining locations like Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, Wine Bar George, and The Boathouse. It’s often crowded in the late evenings and weekends and is a staple shopping destination for Disney World visitors. Disney Springs On a recent visit to Disney Springs, we happened to notice that the UGG store has quietly closed its doors. UGG at Disney Springs A sign on the door reads, “Please pardon our appearance. Something new is coming.” We now have all the questions — what could be arriving to fill this space? Disney Springs’ version of “pardon our pixie dust” From the wording of the sign, it does appear that Disney Springs has plans to fill the former UGG store and could be actively working on something. However, when we checked with Guest Relations they didn’t know what would be replacing the now-closed storefront. Anyone there?? It will be interesting to keep tabs on this spot as we check back for progress on what will fill this space As always, stay tuned with us here at DFB for the latest in Disney news. NEW Store Announced for Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think will be replacing the UGG store at Disney Springs? Tell us your guesses in the comments! The post A Store Has Permanently CLOSED in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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