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Disney lost an important soul this week. ©LA Times Rolly Crump was an animator who turned into one of the most important designers of the Disneyland theme park. Earlier this week, he died at 93. According to the Los Angeles Times, Rolly Crump had been on hospice care when he died Sunday in his Carlsbad home. Crump was an animator-turned-designer who played a big role in the creation of Disneyland. After an unusual start with the company being labeled an oddball, Crump “would go on to become one of the most important artists to work for the Walt Disney Co.” ©LA Times As an Imagineer, Crump helped create some of the classic Disney rides we know and love — “it’s a small world,” the Enchanted Tiki Room, and the Haunted Mansion were all majorly influenced by his choices. His creative eye is even what gave us such an imaginative bar in the Disneyland Hotel’s Trader Sam’s. ©LA Times Rolly Crump played such an important role in the creation of so many of our favorite Disney attractions, we are saddened to hear of his passing. He had a profound impact and he will be missed by many. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family in this difficult time. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Rolly Crump, Imagineer and Disney Legend, Has Passed Away at 93 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Supporting Black businesses is not only good for the economy but good for the soul. “Buying Black” has many personal, community, and economic benefits, including diversifying the marketplace, creating jobs, and generating revenue that can be reinvested back into the Black community. So, it was an easy “yes” when Wakanda BERG, one of Disney’s Black […]View the full article

If you’re hungry and have a sweet tooth, you’re in luck. Amorette’s Patisserie Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs is a fan-favorite location if you’re looking for a specialty sweet treat. From small cakes to mousses, Amorette’s has you covered! While we can almost always find something tasty from this shop, we got extra lucky this week. The St. Patrick’s Day Petit at Amorette’s Patisserie is $22 and available from now until March 18th. We just bought it, so come along with us to see if it’s worth spending your lucky penny. (Let’s be real. ALL of your lucky pennies. This little guy is pricy!) Amorette’s Patisserie This petit cake is a spiced chiffon cake soaked with whiskey syrup and layers of Bailey’s Mousse, caramel-banana mousse, and a walnut crunch. St. Patrick’s Day Petit Our first impression was how BEAUTIFUL this cake is. It features a blue background with a colorful rainbow, pot of gold, and lucky clovers! Will it taste as good as it looks? Let’s find out! It looks pretty! Will it taste even better? Our first impression was that this cake is light, spongy, and fluffy. It was the perfect texture. The flavors of Bailey’s and banana were very prominent but bright and cool. We loved the walnut crunch that we got every few bites because it changed up the texture a bit. Do we even have to mention how much we loved the decorations? It was almost too pretty to eat… almost. Delicious! Really, our only downside to this cake was the rainbow. It was made of gum paste instead of fondant like the rest of the outer layer of the cake. It was sticky and we didn’t like the flavor as much. Oh, and this cake is REALLY big. It could be hard to eat unless you were sitting down and fully prepared to dig in. St. Patrick’s Day Petit If you love bananas, fondant, Bailey’s, or Instagrammable desserts, you should definitely try the St. Patrick’s Day Petit Cake. On the other hand, if you don’t like fondant, Bailey’s, or bananas, maybe skip this one. Not to mention, this isn’t the most affordable dessert we’ve ever seen… She’s a pricy one! If you’re looking for more Disney food reviews, you’re in the right place. Lots of springtime treats are blooming in Disney World right now, and it’s safe to say we’re in sweet treat heaven. There’s a lot going on at Disney in the spring, so click the link below to see what it could be like to go to Disney World this time of year! Click here to see what it’s like to visit Disney World in March! 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! Would you try this St. Patrick’s Day cake? Let us know in the comments! The post This Disney World Cake Would Be All Sunshine and Rainbows If It Weren’t for the PRICE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Rolly Crump, Disney Legend, artist, theme-park attractions designer with work at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, dies at 93 View the full article

If you ask us — everything tastes better when it’s Mickey-shaped. A top-tier snack From waffles to ice cream bars to beignets, we’ve tried plenty of treats shaped like our favorite mouse — and now, we’ve got a new one to try. Disney World is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with all sorts of eats and drinks, and we’re heading over to Port Orleans — French Quarter to check one out! We’re heading over to Scat Cat’s Club Cafe at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort to try the Mickey Shamrock Beignet! Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter This is a Mickey-shaped Beignet with chocolate-mint ganache, milkshake pipette, and shamrock decor for $3.99. If you know us, you know we have a thing for Mickey beignets — so how did this one stack up?! Mickey Shamrock Beignet As usual, we loved the beignet. It was so fluffy, warm, and light with just a hint of sweetness in the dough. The chocolate-mint sauce has a bit of mint flavor, but wasn’t too strong — it complimented the other flavors quite nicely. The sprinkles were a fun crunch and the pipette made this a fun, interactive treat that kids might enjoy too. It has a little pipette! Although the pipette was cute, it didn’t make too much of a difference with this beignet from what we could tell. It didn’t have too much of a distinct flavor, but did add a bit of custardy texture to the inside of the treat — if you’re not a fan of custard, you could totally skip this part! This would be great for mint chocolate lovers, or for people who just love a good beignet! Cross-section Make sure you stop by Scat Cat’s Club Cafe before the holiday festivities end if you want to get your hands on this treat! We’ll be checking out even more S. Patrick’s Day treats throughout the week, and you can check them all out below! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Check Out ALL the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Treats Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading to Disney World for St. Patrick’s Day? Tell us in the comments. The post Come With Us To Try a NEW Mickey Beignet in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems every day we get a new update as we approach the opening day of TRON Lightcycle / Run! TRON Lightcycle / Run Now that we are only a few weeks out from the official premiere date of April 4th, more changes are coming faster than a lightcycle. Not only did we learn more about the new snack kiosk right outside of the ride, but a familiar sight we’re used to seeing every day is getting a bit of an update too! Many of us rely on our My Disney Experience App for … well, almost everything during our trip! From accessing Genie+ to checking wait times there is a lot the app can do, and it also acts as your digital map to the parks. You can see each attraction on the map and now TRON has made its official My Disney Experience debut! © Disney The coaster and its instantly recognizable sweeping canopy are included on the digital map of Magic Kingdom. They even included the massive, glowing sign right outside the entrance! © Disney You can also see the new Energy Bytes kiosk right outside the entrance. This new food service spot will be offering some pretty interesting eats — you can check them out here! © Disney This is a sign that we are just that much closer to TRON’s official opening! When TRON Lightcycle / Run opens you can only get on the ride through the Virtual Queue or by purchasing an Individual Lightning Lane. With park passes for the opening date already sold out for many groups, we anticipate this new attraction to be EXTREMELY popular for some time. If you’re interested in riding TRON on your next trip to Disney, be sure to strategize to maximize your chance of snagging a spot on the Virtual Queue or grabbing an Individual Lightning Lane before they sell out! Stay tuned to our site for more Disney World news! 5 Places You Don’t Want to Walk After Dark 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 and ride TRON as soon as it opens, or would you rather wait until the fanfare dies down? Comment your strategy! The post NEWS: Disney World App Gets a Major Change first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Time goes so fast - treasure every moment of fun, no matter how big or small. Now is the time to share the wonder of play!View the full article

There’s a rumor that Disney World is covered by a giant dome that allows the company to control the weather. Magic Kingdom While that would make running the park a WHOLE lot easier, it just isn’t true. Orlando is subject to all sorts of bad weather, from hurricanes and torrential downpours to brutal heat (which you may not be surprised by). What may surprise you is that it actually DOES get cold, too! Knowing what the weather will be like ahead of your trip can help you plan accordingly and avoid any discomfort. We’ve taken you through all of the holidays and events throughout the year at Walt Disney World, so now we’re going to check out the weather in Disney World, month by month, so you know what to expect (and what to pack) for your trip! Spring March If you’re venturing into the parks in March you’ll most likely be greeted by pleasant, mild weather. March is often in the mid- to upper-60s, with the average high being 79 degrees and the average low sitting around 57 degrees. EPCOT in March (AKA Flower and Garden Festival time!) This is the time of year when you’ll want to dress in layers as the weather is moving from winter into spring. Sometimes by midday it will be warm enough for shorts and a t-shirt, but by night you might want to throw on a jacket or sweater. April April is a little warmer than March with the average high being 84 degrees. The average low is 63 degrees which means it can dip lower, so if that is too chilly for you be sure to bring your layers. Hollywood Studios Something about April that might be surprising is that it’s one of the least rainy months in Orlando! On average they’ll see about 4 rainy days throughout the entire month. Still, be sure to bring your poncho just in case! Planning a Disney World vacation? You’re probably forgetting THIS! May If you are expecting a sunny and warm Disney World then May is your month! While the averages are only a little higher than April (a high of 88 degrees and low of 69 degrees on average) it’s in a pretty sweet spot between too hot and too cold. Tree of Life The end of May is when things really start to heat up so if you’re not a fan of hot weather, the beginning of the month is a wonderful time to visit. May also has on average 6 rainy days making it another relatively dry month! Summer June Heading into summer the temperatures start to ramp up, but you may be surprised to know the hotter temperatures are pretty stable throughout the summer. In June the average high is 91 degrees and the average low is 73 degrees and it isn’t much different for July and August. Dumbo the Flying Elephant June also has on average around 12 rainy days, but this can vary. Typically rain showers happen in the afternoon so a good strategy is prioritizing outdoor rides in the morning. June is also when hurricane season begins! While it isn’t often that Orlando will see one during this month, it can happen, so just be aware. What a ‘Severe Weather Warning’ Day Looks Like in Disney World July Similar to June, July’s average high is 92 degrees and the average low is 72 degrees. As the weather becomes hotter, it’s even more important to stay hydrated and take care to not overheat. Hats, sunscreen, and even long sleeves can help protect your skin from the constant sun. Slinky Dog Dash July has on average around 12 rainy days, so again make sure to prioritize outdoor rides because these will be the first to close if the rain picks up. However, Florida rain typically doesn’t last long, so don’t get too discouraged if you see a dark cloud looming! August Like we said, the summer months don’t really vary in their average temperatures. For August, the average high is 91 degrees while the average low is 75. That doesn’t mean you won’t see numbers outside of this range! Keep an eye on the temperature throughout the day and make sure you and your family and staying safe, especially when the thermometer climbs closer to 100 degrees. Rainy August day in Magic Kingdom August is much rainier than June though, with an average of 14 rainy days. This means there’s a 50/50 chance each day that you’ll see some rain! We stay prepared by carrying a poncho and wearing water resistant shoes. This lets us still explore the parks and maybe catch some shorter lines while others are cooped up inside! A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World Autumn September Woo hoo, it’s the fall! Time for cooler temperatures, right? Well … sort of! The averages are lower than the summer, but they’re still not flannel-and-Uggs kind of temperatures. The average high in September is 89 and the average low is 74, so still bring your shorts and tees. Hurricane Ian near Disney World September is in the middle of hurricane season and we sometimes see some pretty intense storms come through around this time of year (but not always). There’s no reason to be worried, though! Disney World is extremely prepared for severe weather and has protocols in place to keep their guests and employees safe. What To Do if You’re Going to Disney World During a Hurricane October In October you can expect temperatures to sit between a high of 85 degrees and a low of 68 degrees. This time of year is when Orlando is finally dipping back into cooler temperatures, and when the sun goes down and you’re in the parks at night you may want to have a long-sleeved tee to throw on. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party On average Disney World sees around 5 days of rain in October, but don’t be fooled! Hurricane season isn’t quite over yet and it’s not out of the realm of possibility to see a storm roll through near Halloween. Make sure you’re still preparing for rain no matter what! November November marks the last month of Hurricane season (hurray!) and it’s highly unlikely you’ll see any major storms this month — but not impossible! The average high temperature sits around 78 degrees and the average low is 60 degrees. Thanksgiving Day in Magic Kingdom This is another great time for perfectly mild temperatures, plus on average November only sees around 4 days of rain! Despite the cooler weather don’t forget to bring your sun protection; even if the sky is overcast the UV rays can still reach your skin and you want to take good care to keep reapplying throughout the day no matter how cool it gets. Check out the essentials you NEED in your Disney World park bag! Winter December If comfortable-to-cool temperatures and no rain is your thing, December might be the best time of year for you to visit Disney World! On average the parks only receive around 4 days of rain, while the average high is 75 degrees and the average low is 55 degrees. Magical snoap! This might not be the normal Christmas weather you’re used to, but Disney does their best to make guests feel festive. You may even see some “flurries” while you’re in the parks, but these snowflakes are actually made of soap! For those who can’t stand the cold, this could be the perfect way to spend the holidays away from the freezing temperatures. January January is probably the least humid time of year in Orlando! It’s also pretty cool, with an average high temperature of 72 degrees and an average low of 51 degrees. Even though it isn’t hot, make sure you’ll still staying hydrated because you get quite the workout as you walk around the parks! Crossroads of America in Hollywood Studios The lack of humidity means also less rainy days — January sees an average of 4 days of rain. However, this is the time when carrying a poncho and other rain gear is the most important! The last thing you’d want is to be soaking wet AND cold. February February is when temperatures finally start to rise again. The average high is 75 degrees and the average low is 54 degrees, and usually mornings can start off chilly before warming up (especially once you start to walk around!). Magic Kingdom Similar to January, February is a pretty dry month. On average, Orlando will get around 4 days of rain throughout the month. February is a great time to avoid crowds and enjoy some milder temperatures! Overall This is a good general guide to follow when preparing for your next Disney World trip. The weather can be unpredictable so don’t be surprised to see a ton of rain during a supposedly “dry” month or temperatures outside of their normal range. For example, in February of 2023 we saw highs reaching up to 91 degrees! We suggest keeping rain gear with you at all times and dressing in layers to keep yourself comfortable at a moment’s notice. Curious about when you should plan your next trip? Watch our video below on the best times to visit Disney World in 2023! The Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next 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 Comment below a time the weather in Disney World SURPRISED you! The post The Times To Visit Disney World With The Best (and Worst) Weather first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a few good reasons to stay at a Walt Disney World Hotel right now. Some current perks are extra time in the parks and being able to be the first to reserve Individual Lightning Lanes. Swan Reserve Even if you don’t stay at a Walt Disney World resort, sometimes it might be worth heading to some to visit. Some of the best restaurants at Disney World are at the resorts. Like Amare, located in the Swan Reserve. We think we just found another reason you might want to leave the parks and visit a Disney World Resort instead! The Swan Reserve is a boutique hotel that is part of the Marriott Bonvoy family, meaning it is not owned by Disney World, but it is on Disney World property. It is located in the Swan and Dolphin complex near EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. It recently opened in 2022. Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel Recently, when we were there visiting we noticed that a hotel staff member was handing out Swan Reserve postcards by the front door to guests visiting. We were told that if you write one out, guests can take it to the front desk, where they will send it and they will PAY for the postage. Postcard from The Swan Reserve You could send this to someone back home to let them know you’re thinking of them or even mail it to yourself for a cute and unique souvenir. Amare Whether you are staying at the Swan Reserve or just eating at Amare, this is a cute, FREE keepsake. Who doesn’t like free at Disney? Keep following DFB for more Disney World Resort news. Click Here for More About The Swan Reserve Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels 9 Ways Your Disney World Hotel Stay Will Be Different in 2023 Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? The 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One is Talking About See Why You Might BAIL on Your Disney World Hotel A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Are Disney World Hotel Perks Worth the Hefty Price Tag? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you stayed at the Swan Reserve yet? Let us know in the comments. The post Check Out the FREE Souvenir You Can Get at a Disney World Hotel 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. Grogu, aka Baby Yoda, has become one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars universe. He can be seen in person with the Mandalorian at Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and now at Walt Disney World. ©Disney We’ve seen plenty of Baby Yoda merchandise come out in recent years, but we’ve spotted something new that we couldn’t wait to show you! Grab your wallets, because the ultimate Grogu merch has landed on Amazon. It is the Star Wars Grogu – Tamagotchi Using The Force & Silicone Case Set. @Amazon This design showcases Grogu lifting two frog-like creatures with his force powers. @Amazon Also included is a removable silicon case. @Amazon Grogu can have one of 12 different appearances depending on how you care for him. There are also mini-games and interactions with special guests from the series. @Amazon If you’re looking to add this to your already growing list of Grogu merchandise, Amazon has this priced at $27.99. Click here to order the Star Wars Grogu – Tamagotchi Using The Force & Silicone Case Set from Amazon! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney merchandise news and more! Click Here for More Star Wars Merchandise Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this new Grogu Tamagotchi? Leave us your thoughts below! The post STOP Scrolling -- We Found the Ultimate Grogu Merch on Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’ve had the honor of working on TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, and I could not be more thrilled to welcome you to the Grid. As we prepare for this attraction’s opening day, I’m taking some time to reflect on my journey working on TRON Lightcycle / Run. I started with Walt Disney […]View the full article

When choosing a Walt Disney World resort for your vacation, many families take into the account the onsite restaurants and their menus. Some guests simply like to escape to a resort for a mid-day meal or evening dinner. With dozens of restaurants located at Disney World’s hotels, you may also be missing out on some hidden gems without even realizing it! The main cheese! If you are trying to determine where to dine, we’ve got the details on the best and worst Disney World hotel restaurants. Even if you aren’t staying at a Disney resort, you may want to dine at one of these popular restaurants. After all, the Disney World Resort hotels are home to some iconic restaurants! Table Service There are a LOT of restaurants in Disney World, some of which are located in spots you’ll have to take a trek to get to — but which ones are worth it? Best Restaurants at Disney World Hotels California Grill The California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is truly a masterpiece of fine dining and has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for its innovative chefs, market-inspired menus, and incredible quality. THE VIEWS Starting April 1st, 2023, California Grill will serve a 3-course selection menu featuring “contemporary, market-inspired cuisine.” Major Menu CHANGES Announced for California Grill in Disney World ‘Ohana Let’s talk about a fan favorite — ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! ‘Ohana has been a popular choice for YEARS thanks to its delicious all-you-care-to-eat Polynesian feast served family-style and chill island atmosphere. The noodles here are so famous that when the restaurant reopened without them on the menu, people RIOTED on the internet and get them brought back. We love you, ‘Ohana noodles This restaurant is incredibly popular and hard to get reservations for, so you’ll want to plan in advance. Review: Return of Characters Nearly DOUBLES Cost of ’Ohana Breakfast in Disney World — Is It Worth It? Sanaa Let’s head on over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to look at Sanaa (located at the Kidani Village side of the resort). Here, you can dine with a view of the savanna, so make that midday reservation for a chance to see the animals! Watch for animals Sanaa has a spectacular bread service, along with some classic African cuisine. It’s a meal that’s typically made for adventurous palettes, but it remains one of our favorite restaurants on Disney World property year after year. Definitely pay this underrated restaurant a visit! Click Here to See Our Sanaa Review! Steakhouse 71 Opened in 2021 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this restaurant has a traditional American steakhouse vibe, with varying menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Steakhouse 71 Stack Burger and Wedge Salad We’re not always the biggest fans of sit-down meals in Magic Kingdom, and if you aren’t either, then this restaurant is just a short walk away, a little reprieve from a busy park day. We have to recommend the burger (it’s a classic!) and the French Onion Soup has been a favorite for many as well. Read Our Steakhouse 71 Dinner Review Here! Victoria & Albert’s And finally, we have to mention the king of all Disney World restaurants, Victoria & Albert’s. This AAA five-diamond restaurant is a culinary experience for those truly dedicated to finding the BEST food on property. During your meal you’ll be served by two dedicated servers and treated to personalized menus. Chardonnay Time The Chef’s Tasting Menu in the main dining room includes between eight and twelve courses. It’s a multi-hour experience, and it’s certainly a meal you won’t soon forget! Click Here to See Our Review of Victoria & Albert’s! Yachtsman Steakhouse There are several dining rooms with an upscale vibe. You’ll spot lots of wood incorporated into the design of the space, with those nautical details, and plenty of natural light (if you happen to dine here before sunset). The streamlined curves, natural woods, and soft linens all lend themselves to that classic nautical feeling. 8-oz Filet Mignon And while the upholstery isn’t going to captivate you, the showpiece of the restaurant is the open kitchen and the butcher block where you watch as chefs expertly carve out each unique steak — because the real star here is the meat. No fireworks or characters at this restaurant, because you’ll want to focus all of your attention on the prime choice cut of steak you’re about to enjoy. You Won’t Be Mad at Yachtsman Steakhouse in Disney World… Probably Worst Restaurants at Disney World Hotels Big River Grille & Brewing Works Yes, it’s an ACTUAL brewery where you can sample some brews that have won awards. Inside, you’ll find floor-to-ceiling glass walls where you can watch the beer being made — how cool is that? With SO MUCH great bar food and beer around Disney World now though, this spot has to be STELLAR to warrant a trip over (unless you’re already at the BoardWalk Inn and Villas!), and it’s just not. Big River Grille & Brewing Works So, here’s the truth — we’re not super impressed with the food here, and it IS fairly standard bar food (even the nachos didn’t impress us, and they had CHEESE on them). If you want some unique beer options and are close by though, give it a try. Review: Beer-Grilled Burgers and Sneaky Lettuce? If Only These Disney Tricks Paid off at Big River Grille. Honorable mention Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood Toledo — Tapas, Steak & Seafood is located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, on the top of the Gran Destino Tower. It offers a rooftop dining experience with small plates inspired by flavors from Spain. Some dishes are winners, while others did not rank as high on our list. The view The real kicker here though is the setting. There are floor-to-ceiling windows with views out to Walt Disney World that are truly spectacular! The Restaurant That Might Truly Challenge You in Disney World Quick Service Quick-service spots are places where you generally order at the counter and then bring your food to a table yourself. Best Restaurants at Disney World Hotels (Quick Service) Capt. Cook’s Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to SO MANY great dining options, but one of our favorite spots for a quick bite is Capt. Cook’s! Consistently, this location is a fan favorite. We told you it’s massive! This counter-service location usually serves up Tonga Toast at breakfast and pulled pork nachos that are worth leaving Magic Kingdom for! The One Disney World Restaurant Where You Can’t Avoid Disney Adults Primo Piatto Primo Piatto is a quick-service location at Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest hotel in Disney World. The decor features black and white photos of Walt Disney and vintage lighting fixtures. Take the Disney Skyliner as a fun way to get here. Croque Monsieur at Primo Piatto Offering several Italian and French-inspired dishes and salads, burgers, and quick snacks, The Croque Monsieur gets rave reviews! Disney Food Blog Review: No Lie…We May Have Found the Perfect Disney World Lunch Worst Restaurants in Disney World Hotels (Quick Service) El Mercado de Coronado El Mercado de Coronado serves up some unique Spanish-themed options. You’re not going to find things like Roasted Mojo Pork Loin, Ancho Rubbed Bone-In Chicken Breast, and Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf at any other food court in Disney World. However, recent reviews show guests receiving cold food or over-cooked meats. Another complaint has been long lines. El Mercado de Coronado Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is a large resort with several other dining options. EVERY Late-Night Dining Option in Disney World End Zone Food Court This food court inside Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort welcomes sports fans, however many of our readers give this location a thumbs down. End Zone Food Court We often hear complaints about the lack of food variety as well as long ordering lines. The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Good’s Food To Go Standard menu items are on the menu at this quick service restaurant is located at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Good’s Food To Go Our readers seem to dislike the outdoor limited seating and small menu. The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Old Key West Resort Honorable mention Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory When guests visit Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort they know they’ll find an array of Creole and Cajun dishes, snacks, and drinks. We’ve found the food here to deliver terrific flavor. Let’s go inside! If you are visiting the resort, we recommend taking the Sassagoula Riverboat from Disney Springs. Where did your favorite Disney moderate resort rank in our poll? Lounge/Bar It can be a difficult decision to pick a place to get your drink on. So, what are the best and worst bars and lounges at the Disney resorts? You will find no shortage of places to meet friends before dinner or to grab an evening cocktail, but some of the bars and lounges are just a bit more memorable — even after an E-ticket evening of imbibing. Best Lounges at Disney World Hotels California Grill Lounge You’ve heard about that amazing fireworks view at the California Grill, well, at the Lounge you can see the fireworks without having to first secure a reservation. California Grill Lounge – watch the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks from here! The lounge is first come, first served, and as you can imagine, people tend to try to get a table around fireworks time. A great tip is to go earlier in the evening to avoid the fireworks rush, because as long as you return with your receipt, you can still access the observation area to watch the fireworks. Click here to see the latest menu changes at California Grill! Crew’s Cup Lounge This favorite, located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, is just a cozy little lounge, but the menu features some of the most amazing food from the adjacent Yachtsman Steak House. If it’s a full-on prime rib dinner you’re looking for, you’ve found it here. Crew’s Cup Signature Old Fashioned You can also enjoy bar snacks like truffle fries, and the menu features all of your classic lounge favorites like scotch and cognac, plus an extensive wine list and some local draft beer. Have you overlooked THIS Walt Disney World steakhouse? Enchanted Rose Lounge A lounge based on a love story? Awwww, yes, please! Set in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, The Enchanted Rose Lounge serves up sips and snacks in a space reminiscent of that tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast. New eats at Enchanted Rose Lounge And because this is the Grand Floridian, you won’t find pub grub here. The menu takes your average bar food and makes it both elegant and enticing. With options like Crab Macaroni and Cheese, Artisanal Cheese Selection, and the famous Truffle Fries, you won’t even miss the Grey Stuff — the whole menu is delicious. See the complete list of restaurants at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Geyser Point Bar and Grill Not quite a pool bar, Geyser Point Bar and Grill is just near the main pool at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Nestled in the Pacific Northwest setting of the resort, the open-air bar has both a table service lounge and a walk-up quick service counter. The menu has excellent options for the foodie in the family. Charcuterie Board Drinks here take on the Pacific Northwest theme of the resort and some native beers. But one of the real draws of this bar is the location. The Wilderness Lodge is already beautiful, but with the waterfront views offered at this location, and the fireplace to warm up to on a cool evening, it’s easy to see why this ranks among our favorite spots. There are Mickey-shaped WHAT at this Wilderness Lodge restaurant? Tambu Lounge What could be better than listening to Polynesian music while sipping a fruity tropical drink out of a pineapple? Doing it at the Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Lapu Lapu, served in a whole pineapple, is a treat right off the beach in Hawaii, with dark rum and tropical fruit. You can almost feel the beach breeze. Lapu Lapu Even more tastes of the tropics can be found in the Hawaiian Mule or the Polynesian Mai Tai. A NEW $32 POG Juice and Souvenir Cup Combo Is Available in Disney World! Territory Lounge Warm wood, cozy seating, and soft lighting aren’t the only highlights of the Territory Lounge. And while a lot of the top bars and lounges on our list get there based on elaborate theming or unique drinks, this hang-out is a standout when it comes to lounge eats. The menu varies seasonally, so you are likely to find a seasonal soup, plus there’s usually a charcuterie and a mouth-watering dessert. Territory Popcorn Sampler You’ll find this lounge tucked behind the great fireplace at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge the right resort for you? Find out HERE. Three Bridges Bar and Grill Create your own Sangria. Need I go any further? Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is the home of Sangria University where an actual sangria sommelier will educate you on sangria. Guys, you can get a SANGRIA DIPLOMA. Okay, we may be a little too excited, but what an incredibly unique experience, and one of the big reasons Three Bridges makes our favorites list. A Pretty Drink with a Pretty View The bar has a bright, tropical feel with some comfy seating options, and the eats here are pretty darned delicious. The shareables, like the house-made guacamole and the roasted corn dip, are crowd pleasers; and the entrees like the poke bowls and the steak frites pack a flavorful punch (just ask for the fries on the side if you go for the steak frites to avoid losing some of the crispness of the fries). Check out the Sangria Flight at Three Bridges Bar and Grill Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Jungle Cruise fans will remember Trader Sam from his days as the “head salesman” in the jungle, but you gotta love his side hustle. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto brings to light Sam’s devotion to drinks, and his mad love for mixology. We love hanging out in here! Tucked into a back corner of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, this lounge is a little crazy and a lot of fun. And if you’re looking for some kid-free time, you’ll find it here after 8PM. Top 16 Bars and Lounges at Walt Disney World Worst Lounge at Disney World Hotels Outer Rim The Outer Rim is your main, standalone watering hole at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. And it is popular on monorail bar crawls! However, we find it lacking in ambiance. Outer Rim Lounge If you’re looking for a lounge experience, nearly any other lounge on Disney property will offer you more in terms of interesting food and drink as well as setting and themeing. The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Honorable mention Scat Cat’s Club You’re in Walt Disney World, but you’re in New Orleans. How’s that for some Disney magic? Scat Cat’s Club is a soulful, jazz-filled, joy of a lounge located at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter. The club will take you right to the heart of Bourbon Street, with live jazz music playing several nights a week, and NOLA famous cocktails. Scat Cat’s Club Come here for the music and the drinks but stay for the food. Where did your favorite Disney moderate resort rank in our poll? Character Meal Best Character Meals in Disney World Hotels Artist Point — Story Book Dining with Snow White We’ve got some royalty securing the number three spot! If you’ve got princess fans, you might want to head over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort to Artist Point where you’ll find Story Book Dining with Snow White. Over a meal of more upscale plates, you’ll see Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy; and have a chance to take a photo with The Evil Queen! Desserts We LOVE that you get to meet some unique characters. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find Dopey or the Evil Queen anywhere else on property. You don’t need a park ticket to experience this restaurant, and it provides a bit more of an upscale menu, so you’ll really feel fancy dining here! Disney Food Blog REVIEW: Story Book Dining Has Returned to Disney World. How Has It CHANGED? Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort showcases Breakfast a la Art with Mickey & Friends. With a gorgeous atmosphere, amazing food and cute character outfits, we can definitely recommend this character meal. The food also feels a lot fairer for the price than some other spots! Mickey Pretty much the only con with this one is that you have to make your way over to Riviera Resort — which is easy since this spot is on the Skyliner. To see our REVIEW of this breakfast, click here! Worst Character Meals at Disney World Hotels Chef Mickey’s When folks usually think of character meals, Chef Mickey’s is what comes to mind! It is one of the most popular spots and snagging a reservation here is not for the faint of heart. Even though this iconic dining location is uber popular, it’s not one of the highest ranked. Just remember that you are paying as much — if not more — to see those characters than you are for the food, so you will ultimately have to decide if it’s in your budget to dine here and if it’s worth it. Biscuits and gravy with brisket and cheesy potatoes The atmosphere can be loud and chaotic, and the food is typically only okay. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the breakfast buffet. Every Disney World Buffet Ranked From BEST to WORST Honorable mention Cape May Cafe Over at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a fun spot called Cape May Cafe in Disney’s Beach Club Resort. We recently welcomed back Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast in the morning. The prettiest breakfast plate you ever did see! If you’re looking for a solid breakfast buffet with a TON of character interaction, consider giving Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Cape May Cafe a try! But if character meals aren’t your thing and you don’t want to shell out $45 for breakfast — this probably isn’t the spot for you! Click here for a recent REVIEW of Cape May Cafe! Pool Bar Just steps from the resort pools, these bars offer an oasis for guests seeking out refreshments. Best Pool Bars at Disney World Hotels Banana Cabana Lounge It can be a bit of an undertaking to make your way to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort if you aren’t staying there, but Banana Cabana Lounge may just make it worth a trip. Caribbean flavors abound at this outside, waterfront lounge, and you can sample a Jamaican Frozen Runner and a Caribbean Mai Tai if luscious libations are what you’re after. Banana Cabana at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort The real Caribbean flavors, though, are in the food. Pineapple-Coconut Bread Pudding will almost make you forget the ‘Ohana bread pudding (the recipe was created by a chef from ‘Ohana, so it’s not like you’re cheating or anything if you love this one just as much). There’s jerk chicken and a bright, fresh Sebastian’s Salad with Grilled Shrimp, so put yourself on island time and stay awhile. The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Barefoot Pool Bar Aloha from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Next time you’re at the Polynesian Resort and are looking for a quick little snack to munch on by the pool, we totally recommend checking this pool bar out! Barefoot Pool Bar Everything we ordered was so fresh and different compared to the typical pool bar foods. Disney Food Blog REVIEW: Now We Have One More Big Reason to Love Barefoot Pool Bar in Disney World (Hint: FOOD!) Bar Riva Bar Riva is located adjacent to the pool at Disney’s Riviera Resort! This stylish, yet casual, open-air pool bar serves European and Mediterranean inspired cuisine, as well as cocktails and drinks made-to-order. Bar Riva It really has great food, excellent drinks, and a gorgeous room to enjoy them in — or take ’em outside and enjoy the pool view. REVIEW: Other Disney World Bars Need to Get On This Level Worst Pool Bars in Disney World Hotels Grandstand Spirits Just like its sister pool bars Singing Spirits and Silver Screen Spirits, Grandstand Spirits — the one and only bar at All-Star Sports Resort — lacks a bit in the atmosphere department. Grandstand Spirits Another common complaint is that the bar has very limited seating. See all of the dining options at Disney’s All-Star Resorts HERE! Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill Hurricane Hanna’s is located in the common area of the Stormalong Bay pool at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort. While the location is convenient for guests enjoying time at the pool, many readers note that there is a lack of seating here. And with no covered seating, this isn’t the place to weather an afternoon storm. Hurricane Hanna’s So, we don’t necessarily have the highest hopes for pool bars. They aren’t a destination for the average Disney World guest. But it would be nice to see a menu change for guests hanging out at the pool. Find more Yacht & Beach Club Resort Restaurants here! Honorable mention Maji Pool Bar If you’re headed to Animal Kingdom Lodge, you may want to stop by the Maji Pool Bar to try some of sips and eats! Maji Pool Bar A few full entrees and snacks are even available during the afternoon hours, so you don’t need to step far away from the pool. Take a breather and relax at this secluded African retreat. Review: 3 for 3 — These NEW Meals Were Winners in Disney World If you’re planning a trip, refer back to this list so you can have the most amazing dining experience possible. We’ve tried all these spots firsthand, and we give them our stamp of approval (or disapproval)! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! 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Over the years, we’ve tried some unique snacks in the Disney parks. House of Good Fortune From Blueberry Muffin Kit Kats in the Japan Pavilion’s Mitsukoshi Department Store, to fruity chips in The House of Good Fortune in EPCOT’s China Pavilion — EPCOT has a ton of food options for adventurous eaters. On our most recent trip to the China Pavilion, we found another snack that caught our eye, and we had to try them. At the House of Good Fortune, we found a new flavor of the Lonely God Potato Twists: Rose Salt. We thought this sounded pretty unique, so we picked up a bag. Lonely God Rose Salt Potato Twists This company has flavors like Seaweed, Vegetable, and Tomato, and we thought this might be an interesting floral take on a typical potato twist. We found out that the “rose” was actually just pink salt…so the flavor of these wasn’t as crazy as we imagined. They were, however, a beautiful pink color! so pretty! As simple as the flavoring of this snack was — we really enjoyed it! Our reporter said that they tasted like potato and salt and that the chip melts in your mouth once you bite down on it. He also noted that despite being plant-based, they were surprisingly satisfying with a nice, buttery texture. Lonely God Rose Salt Potato Twists Overall, they were not what we expected, but we would get them again! If you’re looking for a simple, plant-based snack while you’re walking around EPCOT, you might want to give these a try. Also, don’t forget to take a look at all of the plant-based items available during the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival. We love finding new snack gems in the World Showcase, so we’ll keep an eye out for any new unique snacks — stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see our Best of the Fest list for the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival 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! What do you think of this new treat? Let us know in the comments below! The post This Unique EPCOT Snack Is DECEPTIVE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there a better way to start your day than at Magic Kingdom? Mornings at Magic Kingdom! You might be someone who rope drops those big rides like Space Mountain. Or are you someone who likes to soak it all in by drinking coffee on the Hub Grass? Either way, if you’re starting your morning off early at the Magic Kingdom, you might get hungry and need to grab breakfast. There are a lot of options for you, but we just found TWO more to add to your list! We found these two NEW menu items at The Lunching Pad over in Tomorrowland — let’s check them out! For now, these items aren’t listed on Mobile Order or the regular menu, but we’ll let you know if that changes. The Lunching Pad There is a sweet and savory option for you to grab to curb your hunger with different price points! TWO New Breakfast Items! First, we have a Breakfast Bowl. This includes Potato Barrels, Cheese Omelet, Chili Con Carne Queso, and Sour Cream for $10.49. The Breakfast Bowl We thought this was very flavorful! While the egg was just pretty good for a theme park egg, the potato barrels were the standard Disney ones we’ve seen at other locations like Woody’s Lunch Box. The star of the show was the Chili Con Carne Queso — this brought a lot of flavor to this dish. This is easily shareable and is not too messy! Oh my! For $5.49, we think this is also a great value. If you’re looking to try something new and sweet for breakfast, this is a good choice. The Lunching Pad Both of these items are only available until 10:30 AM, so be sure to keep that in mind if you are wanting to try these. These are also not yet listed on the My Disney Experience App for Mobile Ordering or on the Lunching Pad menu, but this could change. Be sure to follow DFB for more Disney Parks food reviews. Click Here For More Breakfast Options at Magic Kingdom! 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! Would you try these breakfast options? Let us know below! The post 2 SECRET Reasons You Need To Get to Magic Kingdom Early first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A number of changes have impacted Disney’s executive leadership team in recent months, and now more changes are taking place. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters Bob Chapek left the CEO position in November of 2022, and Bob Iger returned to the CEO position. Since then, we’ve seen a number of executives leave, and others announce their return. Plus, Iger announced a major restructuring of some of the Company’s departments. So what’s happening now? Well, it seems the leadership team is changing again. Disney has announced that Sonia Coleman has been named to a new position — Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at the Walt Disney Company. That change will go into effect on April 8th. Most recently, Coleman was Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. She will succeed Paul Richardson, who will be leaving Disney after more than 15 years with the Company. ©Disney In her new role, Coleman will report directly to CEO Iger and will be responsible for a number of things including leading Disney’s HR strategy, leading their leadership development, and more. Iger shared, “Sonia is widely respected across the company as a gifted leader and strong advocate for our employees.” He also thanked Richardson for his work with Disney and “his contributions to numerous ongoing initiatives, including our Heroes Work Here veterans hiring program.” ©Disney Coleman responded to the new title by saying “It is truly an honor to be named to this role, and I am grateful for the confidence that Bob has placed in me…Disney is unrivaled because of the talent, dedication, and enthusiasm of our cast members and employees. They are the key to our success, and I look forward to being their greatest champion.” Coleman has been with Disney since 2008 and has worked in a variety of roles including Senior Vice President — Human Resources for Disney General Entertainment and Vice President — Human Resources for Disney Consumer Products. She also has had experience at The Children’s Place and The Home Depot. Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times She has a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational leadership from Chapman University and a Master of Science degree in human resource management from Florida International University. We’ll continue to look for more details about upcoming changes at Disney and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for the latest news! Click here to see what Bob Iger had to say about Disney and whether it’s recession-proof Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Who is your favorite member of Disney’s executive leadership team? Tell us in the comments. The post CHANGE Announced for Disney’s Executive Leadership Team first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run is right around the corner! TRON We’re already gearing up again for the adrenaline rush during that initial ride blastoff, and we can’t wait for the cool new TRON-themed PhotoPass opportunities… but one piece of the TRON puzzle has been missing — until now! Get ready, folks, because Disney just announced a NEW snack cart coming to Tomorrowland, and we’re giving you a first look at the menu! According to Disney, this snack cart, Energy Bytes, will have something for you — whether you’re looking for “breakfast bites, savory snacks, sweet treats, or refreshing beverages.” For breakfast, you’ll find Chocolate Cake Doughnut Holes topped with mocha sauce and a matching Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee topped with a yummy mocha sauce as well! Disney describes this coffee as a “perfect combination of that classic coffee flavor with a touch of sweetness.” We can’t wait to try it! ©Disney | Chocolate Cake Doughnut Holes & Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee If you’re looking for something later in the day — there are some savory options too! Digital Dumplings – Buffalo Chicken is a unique offering for those who can’t decide: a combination of both buffalo chicken and chicken dumplings. In this snack, you’ll find chicken dumplings, blue cheese powder, and cayenne pepper broth. Another dumpling dish will also be on the menu — Digital Dumplings – Beef & Broccoli. These dumplings feature beef dumplings, broccoli pesto, and ginger-soy broth. Exciting! ©Disney | Digital Dumplings For those looking for a sweet treat, this new snack cart will be serving a new Strawberry IceOform, which is a “refreshing treat with the sweetness of the strawberry ice cream mochi, graham crackers, and even a little bit of cheesecake foam to finish it off.” ©Disney | The Strawberry IceOform Lastly, the Watermelon Refresher is a frozen beverage with yuzu and ginger. A welcome drink on a hot day! ©Disney | The Strawberry IceOform While we don’t know an exact opening date yet for this snack cart, TRON Lightcycle / Run is set to open on April 4th, 2023. We’ll keep an eye out for any new info about this new cart and other Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to read EVERYTHING we thought about the new TRON coaster! 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 are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below! The post FIRST LOOK at the Menu for the NEW Snack Spot Coming to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Picture this: You’ve been fighting against the crowds in Magic Kingdom all morning long, your kids (if you have them) are ready for a nap, and let’s face it — you might be ready for a nap (or a drink!) soon too. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort But, you need food and FAST. A quick-service spot won’t cut it since you need a real break. Enter Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort — this sit-down spot offers a relaxing respite from the parks and is an underrated favorite of ours. But does it still hold up? Come with us to find out! Atmosphere The Grand Floridian Cafe is located inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa, which is a short Monorail ride or walk from Magic Kingdom. This table service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with brunch foods available for breakfast and lunch. They’re especially known for their chicken and waffles with hot honey and lobster-topped burger. Grand Floridian Cafe Entrance For whatever reason, this spot can often fly under the radar. Because it is not on everyone’s must-get lists, it can be a lot easier to snag a reservation here than at other table service spots. And as a bonus, it’s not that difficult to get to from Magic Kingdom! Grand Floridian Cafe has Victorian-style decor like the rest of Grand Floridian Resort. You’ll notice this style through the details throughout the restaurant, like the warm lighting, florals, and more ornate furnishings. Grand Floridian Cafe Inside the cafe, there is indoor seating, with a mix of tables and booths. Grand Floridian Cafe We were seated inside when we visited! Our spot You may also find some outdoor seating on the covered patio. In the past, we’ve seen Grand Floridian Cafe provide outdoor seating here, but it isn’t always available. Outdoor Seating at the Grand Floridian Cafe Be sure to check and see what things are like during your trip. Menu You’ll find breakfast, lunch, and dinner here, with some pretty hearty brunch fare served during breakfast and lunch — available through 2PM. Grand Floridian Cafe menu You’ll find quite a few salads, sandwiches, and other classic entrees at this spot during lunch and dinner as well, along with desserts and drinks! We visited during the lunch and dinner service, and had our fill of some classic eats! Eats Things immediately started off on a good note when we were brought these warm and fluffy dinner rolls and butter. If you’re looking to win us over, the answer is almost always carbs. These were your standard dinner roll, but there’s nothing wrong with that! Rolls We decided to opt for the Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail appetizer for $16. It’s served with a citrus-avocado salad and cocktail sauce. We didn’t notice anything particularly “jumbo” about these shrimp, they seemed pretty standard-sized to us. They were seasoned and cooked well, juicy, and not too dry. The avocado salad was fresh and really complemented the fresh seafood flavor of the shrimp. The cocktail sauce was heavy on the horseradish, but overall this was an enjoyable dish. Shrimp Cocktail Next up, we ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken for $26. It’s hand-breaded chicken breast with loaded smashed potatoes and warmed bacon vinaigrette. Are you drooling yet?! Buttermilk Fried Chicken WOW. The chicken breast was so tender and juicy, while the outside breading remained so crispy. The bacon vinaigrette really added a wonderful glaze and flavor on top of the chicken, while the mashed potatoes were fluffy, creamy, and soaked up that bacon flavor really well. If you’re a fan of fried chicken, we’d definitely suggest giving this a shot. Mashed potatoes We also tried the Lobster Thermidor Burger for $26. This dish is an artisanal 70z. burger patty and lobster-parmesan thermidor sauce on a seared brioche bun served with cafe signature seasoned french fries. Lobster Thermidor Burger If you’re looking for a hearty meal, this might be it! We ordered our burger cooked medium and received just that. The brioche bun was soft and warm, and added a subtle sweetness to the whole thing. The true standout, though, was the lobster thermidor sauce. It was so flavorful, thanks to the lobster chunks, parmesan, and green onions. Definitely a must-try if you like a little reef and beef in your life. A solid choice!’ What’s our final verdict? Nosh or Not You should dine at Grand Floridian Cafe if… You’re looking for a relaxing, sit-down lunch near Magic Kingdom that’s not inside the park. You want reliably good food with a decent variety to choose from. You want the experience of dining at the Grand Floridian without shelling out for Victoria & Albert’s. You should skip Grand Floridian Cafe if… You don’t want to take time out of your day for a sit-down meal. You’re not visiting Magic Kingdom and would need to make a special trip here — there are better “must-do” restaurants to go out of your way for! You’re looking for classic theme park eats like hot dogs, pretzels, turkey legs, and more. Overall Give Grand Floridian Cafe a try if you’re looking for some classic dishes with an upscale twist. At just a short walk or monorail ride from Magic Kingdom, it can make for a great respite during your park day. Take the time to walk around this gorgeous resort and see all it has to offer while you’re there! If you’re looking for something a bit more adventurous, you might want to head over to the Polynesian Resort instead. Disney’s Grand Floridian lobby With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World restaurant reviews and more news. Check Out Our Review of the FASTEST Sit Down Restaurant in EPCOT Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! 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A NEW snack spot is opening in Magic Kingdom soon, and now we have more information about it! What’s going on here? We spotted this new stand near TRON Lightcycle / Run a while ago, and now Disney has officially confirmed that it will open soon as a place to grab drinks, snacks, and treats. They also announced the name of the stand and what kinds of eats will be available when it opens! Over near the queue of TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, you’ll find a new snack stand. This spot will be called Energy Bytes, and according to Disney, it’s opening soon! TRON Lightcycle / Run will open on April 4th, so we’re assuming that the snack stand will open around that same time, but an official opening date has not yet been announced. Snack Stand This kiosk will serve a few drinks (like a Joffrey’s Cold Brew drink and a Watermelon Refresher)… ©Disney | Watermelon Refresher …some savory snacks (such as buffalo chicken dumplings and beef and broccoli dumplings)… ©Disney | Digital Dumplings …and a couple of sweet treats (like chocolate cake donut holes and ice cream mochi). ©Disney | The Strawberry IceOform Based on the snack stand’s location, it looks like it’ll be a convenient spot to grab a snack as you exit the TRON coaster. Energy Bytes Want to learn more about TRON Lightcycle / Run in Disney World? Check out these posts: IMPORTANT UPDATE about the TRON Lightcycle / Run Virtual Queue Everyone Will Forget This Hack for Riding TRON Lightcycle / Run Will I Fit on TRON Lightcycle / Run? The Most Surprising Thing About TRON Lightcycle / Run Watch Our FULL Ride-Through of TRON Lightcycle / Run We Rode TRON in Disney World — Here’s EVERYTHING You Need To Know We’ll be on the lookout for the official opening date of Energy Bytes, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn all 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. Are you hoping to ride TRON Lightcycle / Run when it opens in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post NAME ANNOUNCED for the NEW Snack Spot Coming to Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How well did The Walt Disney Company perform at the 2023 Oscars? Let’s take a look! Avatar: The Way of Water The 95th Academy Awards were held on Sunday, March 12th, and The Walt Disney Company had a total of seven movies nominated for various awards. Disney’s nominees included a few of the most talked-about films of the past year, like Avatar: The Way of Water, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Turning Red. Here’s a FULL LIST of the awards Disney took home at the ceremony! Without further ado, here are all the Oscars that The Walt Disney Company won at the 95th Academy Awards, per CNN. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever took home an Oscar for its costumes! Ruth E. Carter, the lead costume designer for both the sequel and original Black Panther movie, is the first Black woman to take home two Academy Awards. Avatar: The Way of Water took home the award for Best Visual Effects, beating out blockbuster hits All Quiet on The Western Front and Top Gun: Maverick. ©Disney … and that’s it! It may not seem like a lot, but there were plenty of amazing films that came out this year. We’re sure the Academy had a difficult time deciding the winners! There’s plenty more to look forward to in the world of Disney movies this year, like the upcoming releases of The Haunted Mansion and The Little Mermaid. We’ll be keeping an eye out for all of the latest updates, so stay tuned to DFB and we’ll keep you in the loop on all things Disney! Marvel’s Newest Movie Made HISTORY, But Not in a Good Way Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How many of Disney’s 2023 Oscar-winning movies did you see? Tell us which one was your favorite in the comments! The post Find Out Which Disney Films Won Oscars This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lately, we’ve seen tons of changes in the Disney World parks. Changes are coming! Princesses are back at Cinderella’s Royal Table, and we can also look forward to the temporary return of nighttime shows like Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever. But it’s not just the parks that are undergoing changes — Disney Springs is getting some adjustments too! Recently we noticed that the Ugg Store in Disney Springs is closing. This isn’t the first store in the area to make an exit — at the beginning of this year, Sosa Family Cigars closed its doors permanently. Ugg Store However, it appears the space where the Ugg Store used to be won’t remain vacant for long! Outside the store are signs stating that “something new is coming soon.” We wonder what it may be? Besides the sign there aren’t many clues but we plan to keep an eye out. What could it be? While the loss of some of these shops might be a disappointment to some, plenty of the shopping district’s staple stores are still open and welcoming guests. Plus it will be interesting to see what new brand could be making its debut! If you’re looking for something to eat to fuel your retail therapy, we recently shared the CHEAPEST places to eat in Disney Springs, so be sure to check out the full list! Cheapest Places To Eat in Disney Springs in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Comment below your favorite stores to shop at Disney Springs! The post There's Something NEW Coming to Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you tuned in to the news from the D23 Expo last year, then you know that there are some BIG things coming in the future for The Walt Disney Company. D23 Expo The panels at the fan event discussed everything from movies to shows to theme park projects around the world. Many of the Disney parks projects that were discussed were things we already knew about, but then towards the end of the presentation, we ventured into “Blue Sky” territory — things that MIGHT come to the parks in the future. And now we’re left wondering which of those ideas will actually come to fruition! During the “Blue Sky” presentation, one of the possibilities that was discussed is an update for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. This would include changes to the area that is currently Dinoland, U.S.A. A few different options were thrown around for IP that could be added to the space, including Moana and Zootopia. Now, we already know that Moana has been a big hit in the past few years, but let’s talk about Zootopia for a second. Concept art of possible changes The movie seems to be at the forefront of the minds at Disney currently. There’s a new Zootopia-themed land coming to Shanghai Disneyland this year, a series of shorts with the characters were recently dropped on Disney+, clips from the film have been featured in recent fireworks shows at Disney World, and finally, Bob Iger announced not too long ago that the movie is getting a sequel. So why is Zootopia such a hot topic? ©Disney Well, as we mentioned in another post recently, Zootopia actually performed pretty spectacularly at the box office when it was released in 2016. It grossed $1.025 billion worldwide, significantly beating out other hits of that time period like Moana and Coco (both of which didn’t pass the $1 billion mark). Two-thirds of that figure came from its performance at the international box office, so it seems to be a big hit overseas. ©Disney With numbers like that, it makes sense that Disney really wants to capitalize on the characters and the franchise. And perhaps the best way to do that is by bringing MORE Zootopia into the parks. At the time when the Zootopia sequel was announced, Bob Iger also revealed that we’d be getting more movies from the Frozen and Toy Story franchises. Both of those are already represented heavily in Disney World, with Frozen-themed offerings in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion and Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios. So if Disney is betting big on Zootopia as well…will it get its own attraction or land? Nick Wilde in Disney World Well, Disney wouldn’t have mentioned it at the D23 Expo if it weren’t a possibility. It seems that something of that caliber would likely attract international Zootopia fans, and guests coming from across the world tend to be big spenders in the parks — the kind of guests that Disney wants. Plus, releasing a sequel film before announcing a Zootopia-themed land or attraction would help build some of the hype that Disney needs and/or gauge the fandom to see if it’s truly a good idea. With fans talking about Zootopia now, CEO Bob Iger has a better outlook on how the fans feel about the franchise coming to the parks. ©Disney So we’ll be on the lookout for any more Zootopia announcements, especially if Disney reveals plans to bring the characters and themes to the parks. And of course, we’ll keep you updated with any more movie announcements you need to know! Click Here to Find Out Why Bob Iger Is Obsessed With Zootopia! 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 want to see a Zootopia land in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Is Bob Iger Talking About 'Zootopia' Because It's Coming to Animal Kingdom? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article