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Colorful (and NEW!) Disney snacks will soon be available for a very limited time! Disney World We’ve already seen snacks arrive for Women’s History Month and the Easter holiday, but March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day and you know what that means…time for some very GREEN snacks! Disney has revealed a full list of the special treats coming for this holiday, so let’s go through all the details you need to know right now. Walt Disney World Resort Disney Resort Hotels Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available March 10 through 17; mobile order available) St. Patrick’s Day Cake: Irish cream cake with mint ganache, buttercream, fondant rainbow, and a chocolate pot of gold (New) Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available March 10 through 17; mobile order available) St. Patrick’s Day Parfait: Layers of green velvet cake, ganache and Irish crème cheesecake topped with sweet cream and white chocolate shamrock décor (New) Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available through March 31) Mickey Shamrock Milkshake: Mint milkshake with chocolate drizzle, shamrock sprinkles, and a specialty vanilla cupcake (New) Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available March 10 through 17; mobile order available) Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake: mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake, whipped mint ganache, and house-made chocolate décor ©Disney Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Café (Available through March 17; mobile order available) St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake: Chocolate cake filled with gold crisp pearls with green buttercream, green sugar, shamrock sprinkles and a white chocolate Minnie Mouse topper Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago (Available March 10 through 17) Lucky Leprechaun: Whiskey coffee custard, whiskey-soaked cake, and pistachio mousse topped with a dark chocolate shamrock (New) Disney’s Old Key West Resort Good’s Food to Go (Available through March 17) Mickey Pot of Gold: Stout-chocolate cake filled with Irish cream mousse dipped in chocolate shell, buttercream, gold sprinkles, and rainbow gummy (New) ©Disney Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available March 10 through 17; mobile order available) Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake and whipped mint ganache with chocolate décor Scat Cat’s Club – Café (Available through March 31) Mickey Shamrock Beignet: Mickey-shaped beignet, chocolate-mint ganache, milkshake pipette, and shamrock décor (New) Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Riverside Mill Food Court (Available March 10 through 17; mobile order available) Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake and whipped mint ganache with chocolate décor ©Disney Disney’s Riviera Resort Le Petit Café (Available March 17 only) Caramel-Hazelnut Profiteroles: Caramel-hazelnut custard-filled chocolate profiteroles with chocolate ganache Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Artist’s Palette (Available through March 17; mobile order available) Mickey Pot of Gold: Stout-chocolate cake filled with Irish cream mousse dipped in a chocolate shell, buttercream, gold sprinkles, and rainbow gummy (New) Backstretch Pool Bar (Available through March 17) Lucky Irish Cone: Cake cone, vanilla soft-serve, chocolate sandwich cookies, and gold sprinkles (New) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork (Available through March 17; mobile order available) The Nugget: Vanilla bean mousse, Irish stout cake, and salted caramel ganache (New) ©Disney Available at Various Disney Resort Hotels (Available through March 31; mobile order available) My Lucky (Plant-based) Clover Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles (New) (Plant-based) Available at the following: World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort ©Disney EPCOT Sunshine Seasons (Available March 17 only) St. Patrick’s Day Irish Coffee Tart: Chocolate coffee tart topped with mint mousse, Irish coffee crémeux, and shamrock garnish (New) ©Disney Rose & Crown Fish and Chips: Rose & Crown’s Signature Dish: Beer-battered and served with tartar sauce Shepherd’s Pie: Ground beef, seasonal vegetables, English peas, and mashed potatoes with Irish cheddar Leaping Leprechaun: Jameson Irish Whiskey, Don Q Cristal Rum, SVEDKA Vodka, melon liqueur, and sweet-and-sour topped with Sprite Fish & Chips 2021 Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available March 10 through 18) St. Patrick’s Day Petit Cake: Whiskey-soaked spiced chiffon cake with layers of Irish cream mousse, caramel banana mousse, and candied walnuts (New) St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate-covered Strawberries ©Disney City Works Eatery & Pour House (Available through March 17) Irish Loaded Fries: House-made corned beef, hardwood-smoked bacon, Guinness braised onions, IPA cheese sauce, green onions, and waffle fries Pastrami Reuben: House-made pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and bacon-braised sauerkraut on marble rye Irish Bangers & Mash: Grilled Louisiana hot link, smoked cheddar and horseradish potato purée, caramelized cabbage, and Guinness onion gravy Irish Mule: Jameson Irish Whiskey, lime juice, bitters, and ginger beer Dark Side of The Moon: Blue Moon and Guinness Snakebite: Angry Orchard Crisp Apple and Guinness Voodoo: Reubaus and Guinness ©Disney The Daily Poutine (Available through March 31) Irish Pork Bangers Poutine: Irish cheddar, onion marmalade, stout gravy, and french fries Where’s the gravy?! 2022 D-Luxe Burger (Available through March 31; mobile order available) Dublin Burger: Two pressed signature blend patties with Irish cheddar, corned beef, shoestring fried onions, Irish stout barbecue, lettuce, tomato Dublin Burger 2022 The Ganachery (Available through March 19) St. Patrick’s Day Mickey Piñata: Chocolate piñata filled with mint marshmallows enrobed in chocolate, white crisp pearls, and green sprinkles St. Patrick’s Day Piñata 2021 Milk Chocolate Irish Cream Ganache Square Dark Chocolate Irish Whiskey Ganache Square Irish Cream and Whisky Chocolates 2021 Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant Revelers can enjoy Raglan Road’s Signature Brew Flight, whiskey flight, or craft beers, wines, and hand-crafted cocktails of their choice while choosing from the chef’s selection of authentic Irish dishes, including the dry-aged prime short rib and brisket beef OMG Burger, Shepherd’s Pie (beef and lamb version or the popular plant-based option), and fresh-caught fish with chips. The authentic fish & chips also are available to go at the adjacent Cooke’s of Dublin counter. Salt & Straw (Available through March 30) Pots of Gold & Rainbows: Hand-sorted rainbow marshmallows tossed into cereal milk ice cream Sprinkles (Available March 13 through 19) Irish Coffee Cupcake: Chocolate coffee cake filled with marshmallow, topped with Irish whiskey green-vanilla buttercream frosting, and finished with a clover décor (This cupcake contains a small amount of alcohol; for adults 21+) Swirls on the Water (Available through March 31) St. Patrick’s Day Cone: Chocolate and mint soft-serve swirled in a black vanilla cone topped with gold sprinkles (New) Bailey’s Chocolate Float: Frozen hot chocolate with mint soft serve and Bailey’s Irish Cream float (New) Vivoli il Gelato (Available through March 31) Shamrock Shake: Mint chocolate chip gelato and pistachio gelato topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings Pistachio Bombolato: Pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce in a warm Italian donut Mint Cannoli: Sweet cream of ricotta cheese, sugar, mint, and chocolate shavings in a crispy pastry shell Marshmallow Cereal Cannoli: Ricotta cheese and marshmallow cereal Marshmallow Cereal Bombolato: Marshmallow cereal and vanilla icing Marshmallow Cereal Shake: Vanilla gelato and marshmallow cereal topped with a bombolato Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Red Rose Taverne (Available through March 19; mobile order available) Green Stuff: Mint-white-chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, mint chocolate chips, and chocolate cookie crumbs on a shortbread cookie Disney California Adventure Park Hollywood Lounge (Available March 17 through 19; mobile order available) St Patty’s Cocktail: Irish whiskey, melon liqueur, and sour mix garnished with a cherry (New) Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa GCH Craftsman Grill (Available March 11 through April 9; mobile order available) Leprechaun Cupcake Mickey Mouse-shaped Leprechaun Donut Hearthstone Lounge (Available March 11 through 19) Sláinte Agatsa: Tullamore D.E.W., amaretto, crème de mûre, apple, lime and lemon juices, and simple syrup garnished with raspberries and a rosemary sprig (New) Downtown Disney District Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available through March 31) O’ Reuben Burger: Prime beef and corned-beef blended patty, beer braised cabbage and onions, diced pickles, Swiss cheese, and whiskey mustard sauce (New) California Churro (Available through March 19) Shamrock Churro: Churro rolled in cookies and cream crumbs, drizzled with green mint icing, and sprinkled with gold and green edible glitter (New) Kayla’s Cake Pistachio Macarons: Green macaron cookies with Sicilian pistachio white chocolate ganache Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available March 17 through 19) Irish Nacho Pizza: Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, potato, crème fraîche, and green onions (New) Warm Irish Hug: Irish whiskey, Irish cream liqueur, coffee, and whipped cream with a drizzle of creme de menthe (New) Salt & Straw (Available through March 30) Pots of Gold & Rainbows: Hand-sorted rainbow marshmallows tossed into cereal milk ice cream Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available March 17 only) Shamrock Strike: Vodka, rum gin, triple sec, melon liqueur, and Sprite Sprinkles (Available March 13 through 19) Irish Coffee Cupcake: Chocolate coffee cake filled with marshmallow, topped with Irish whiskey green-vanilla buttercream frosting, and finished with a clover decoration (This cupcake contains a small amount of alcohol; for adults 21+) Uva Bar & Cafe Irish Burger of the Month paired with featured Irish Stout Beer: Angus beef patty, sauerkraut, bratwurst, pickles, Swiss cheese, bacon-braised red cabbage, and whole grain honey mustard (New) (Available through March 31) Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Potato Plate (New) (Available March 17 through 19) Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available March 13 through 19) Frozen Chocolate Shamrock: Frozen mint chocolate drink topped with whipped cream and shamrock sprinkles (New) And that’s a look at the St. Patrick’s Day snacks! Check back with us for all of the latest Disney food updates. Click here to see what exclusive menu item Disney has confirmed will DISAPPEAR on March 31st 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 snacks would you want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post OVER 20 NEW Disney Snacks Coming Soon for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney CEO Bob Iger has a couple of very important jobs right now. One is restructuring the Walt Disney Company. Another (and this one’s a biggie) is to find someone good to take his spot. OH, and he needs to do all of this within two years. ©D23 Alright, Disney CEO Bob Iger has got to be under some serious pressure right now! Many Disney fans were excited when he returned to the company in November 2022, but keep in mind that Iger only agreed to two years in this role. This only leaves Disney fans and stakeholders to wonder… who is going to take his place? Bob Iger spoke at a Q&A session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference to discuss the company’s approaches to streaming, sports betting, park profits, and of course — succession. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images “For me,” Iger said, “coming back was quite actually an interesting experience because it was clear that the Company needed to be stabilized, it was clear that the reorganization was necessary because of the disconnect … between spending and revenue generation and marketing, and it was also clear that we had to come to grips with our cost structure for a variety of reasons.” Disney World While Iger says he is confident that he will leave in two years with Disney on a positive trajectory, it’s very important that his successor is able to maintain the momentum that Iger is hoping to create during his second time around as CEO. Bob Iger ©Bloomberg “Succession is pretty much at the top of the list between me and the Board. In fact, we have a succession committee at the Board.” ©DIA DIPASUPIL/GETTY via The Hollywood Reporter | Disney CEO Bob Iger Iger said that the succession committee, led by Mark Parker, meets regularly and doesn’t take this decision lightly, but that it respects the fact that the decision needs to be made soon. Disney World “I’m confident that we’ll identify the right successor at the right time,” Iger said. “We have stability, we have reorganization, we have truly aggressive cost-cutting efforts. Now it’s about getting our content pipeline right, making sure that we’re making the right decisions, and making sure that we’re making the right number of decisions in terms of how much we’re making,” he explained. ©Disney It’s evident that the CEO feels confident in the future success of this company and the transition that will take place between him and his successor. We’ll be following this story carefully and watching for any updates As usual, make sure to follow along for more Disney reviews, news, and updates. If you’re looking for more Disney news regarding Bob Iger, click the link below. Check out one possible candidate to replace Bob Iger 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. Do you wish Bob Iger was staying for more than two years? Comment down below! The post Bob Iger Comments on His Search for the Next Disney CEO first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You'll soon be leaping with excitement because the St. Patrick's Day Foodie Guide has arrived! Take a peek at all of the charming treats coming to Disney Parks for the festivities this year.View the full article

When it comes to Disney merchandise and collectibles, there are a few items and brands that stand out among the rest! Loungefly! If you’re new to all things Disney and Disney vacations, one of those beloved merchandise brands is Loungefly, a premier accessory brand that specializes in licensed products and accessories, featuring many beloved household franchises like Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and more! If you’ve been in the Disney parks, you’ve probably seen a Loungefly accessory — whether it be a mini backpack, wallet, crossbody bag, or even an enamel pin! You can also purchase Loungefly accessories at many places throughout the parks, such as World of Disney, Uptown Jewelers, Creations Shop, and more! One thing you may have noticed about Loungefly accessories, though, is the price tag. We’ll be honest, Loungefly accessories can be really expensive! Most of the bags range from $60 to $90, and even the wallets can be as expensive as $60! Your initial reaction might be, “WOAH. Why are these bags so expensive?” Well, we’re here to tell ya! A LOT goes into the production of these bags, and it explains a lot when it comes to pricing. Loungefly Wallet Why Are Loungefly Accessories So Expensive? Hey, it can be pricy for a brand to produce quality collectable items! Let’s talk about why. Loungefly doesn’t miss any details! Intellectual Property License Remember how we mentioned that Loungefly creates accessories for huge brands like Disney, Marvel, and Pixar? Well, they have to attain permission from those brands to do so! These big brands (like Disney) have registered their characters and ideas as intellectual property. By licensing this intellectual property, they can then sell it to brands like Loungefly to create some pretty cool merchandise! Pixar extended IP Licensure so that Loungefly could bring us those cool ‘Up’ bags! So, to avoid copyright infringement, brands like Loungefly do have to purchase the right to produce items with another brand’s ideas, and this can be costly. Loungefly and many other brands combat this with an up-charge! Exclusivity of Collectables That economics lecture on supply and demand is about to come in handy! Ultimately, these accessories are collectable items that Loungefly releases in limited quantity as part of a themed collection. This may include several bags that consist of the same theming with a different design, or it may include a consistent design among multiple accessories! Whatever it may be, this limited quantity drives up demand as well as increases resale value. The Main Attraction Loungefly bags are the perfect example! Additionally, you might notice this small detail next time you’re in the parks and taking a look at the Loungefly display. For the bags and wallets that feature an all-over print like the ones shown below, you can see that no two bags look exactly the same! This exclusivity is yet another aspect that increases the value of a Loungefly product. Every bag is slightly different! Just like snowflakes, there are no two alike when it comes to certain styles of bags! Limited Availability Limited availibility kind of goes hand-in-hand with limited supply and the exclusivity of the accessory design. Similar to that, Loungefly is also exclusive when it comes to vending. In order to maintain their status as a premier producer of collectables, Loungefly is exclusive when it comes to choosing the vendors that will sell their product. Uptown Jewelers, a good spot to purchase a Loungefly! For example, some Loungefly designs can ONLY be purchased at Disney. Others can only be purchased from brands like BoxLunch or Amazon. Sort of like the limited collections and designs, the limited availability of vending locations also drives up the value of the accessory and therefore product demand. ‘Up’ Loungefly Overall, Loungefly accessories are fan-favorite collectables for a reason! Not only can they make an awesome addition to an outfit, but they’re actually pretty useful in the parks! We definitely recommend their products if you’re looking for a trendy and on-theme way to keep up with your many park necessities. Click the link below to check out some of the best Loungefly bags we’ve spotted recently! Click here to take a look at some Loungefly bags! And follow DFB for ALL the Disney news! 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 merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post Why Is Loungefly So Expensive? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A favorite activity of Disney cast members and guests when visiting our parks and resorts is to reminisce on the remarkable advances and changes that have taken place over time. As we look forward to celebrating The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary this year, Lead Software Engineer Michael Dixon shares his memories as a child […]View the full article

Disney World shares virtual queue details for Tron ride, which opens at Magic Kingdom on April 4 View the full article

We’re less than a month away from the opening of Disney World’s newest ride, TRON Lightcycle / Run. Get ready to enter the Grid! We had a chance to experience the ride and have already given you ALL the details about what we thought about it, how the locker system works, and more. We also know that the ride will NOT have a standby line and will only use a virtual queue, as well as be a paid Individual Lightning Lane option. Now we have a HUGE update about the TRON ride’s virtual queue. Guests will be able to sign up for the virtual queue for TRON / Lightcycle Run twice a day — at 7AM and 1PM. This is standard with what we’ve seen when other new rides opened in Disney World. You’ll be able to try and grab a boarding group for the ride at those two times (warning: spots in the virtual queue will likely go fast). TRON However, select Disney World guests will get a third opportunity to sign up for a TRON / Lightcycle Run boarding pass. Those guests who can take part in Extended Evening Hours (guests who are staying at a Disney World deluxe resort, deluxe villa resort, or other select hotels) can try to grab a boarding group at 6PM. Let’s go! Note that these guests do NOT have to physically be in Magic Kingdom to request a virtual queue, but they must have a valid ticket and a park pass reservation for Magic Kingdom on that day OR have a valid park hopper ticket and have already entered a park with a park pass reservation earlier that day. Boarding Instructions Note that Extended Evening Hours only happen on select nights. For the month of April, Extended Evening Hours in Magic Kingdom are on April 5th, April 12th, April 19th, and April 26th from 10PM-Midnight. These are generally on Wednesdays, so you can use that information to plan ahead. Extended Evening Hours in May are on May 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 10PM-Midnight. Remember that Extended Evening Hours are only open to guests at certain Disney World hotels — see the full list of qualifying hotels HERE. TRON Lightcycle / Run We imagine that it might be a lot easier to get a boarding group for the virtual queue at the 6PM time compared to the 7AM and 1PM times (since fewer people will be trying to join the queue then), so if you have access to Extended Evening Hours, that might be the best way to plan on riding it. We imagine the earlier virtual queues will be harder to get, and we also expect the Individual Lightning Lane option to sell out fast for a while. We’ll continue to keep you updated on the grand opening of TRON / Lightcycle Run, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 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 headed to Disney World to ride TRON / Lightcycle Run next month? Let us know in the comments! The post Everyone Will Forget This HACK for Riding TRON Lightcycle / Run in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s pretty common for people in the Disney fandom to have a collection of some souvenir or another. Ears in Disney World Some people collect Minnie ears or Loungefly bags, while others have Christmas ornaments or mugs. Others go for the more unique and rare souvenirs — collectibles from the early days of the parks or expensive limited-edition items. And if you’re a treasure hunter looking for some new items like that, we’ve got just the thing! For a limited time, there are a variety of Disney collectibles available through Heritage Auctions. These items have been listed courtesy of Disney Art Directors Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily. And there are over a HUNDRED items from their archives available! You could get a pretty impressive collection with these items! Click Here to View the Items on Auction! We’ll make sure to update you if more items are added to the auction or if we find any other unique collectibles that we think you’ll be interested in. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney merchandise news! The Best Disney Souvenirs for Every Budget — 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. Which item on auction would you buy? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Fans — Don’t Read This Unless You’re Ready To Join a Bidding WAR first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many Walt Disney World guests arrive for their visit by plane, which means boarding that plane is when the vacation really begins! A Magical Flight The Orlando International Airport is a very popular destination for people heading to Disney World, Universal Studios, and other Central Florida attractions. In fact, it was recently announced that this airport is expanding to meet high customer demand. With the Brightline train opening this summer, which will connect Orlando to Miami, and more airlines adding flights to Orlando, it seems that the airport is just continuing to grow. Now, even more routes are on the way! Just last month, Southwest Airlines added a new nonstop route from El Paso, TX, to Orlando. Now, Southwest is expanding another weekly nonstop service, this time from Syracuse Airport in New York. On March 9th, Syracuse Airport announced via Twitter the new flight options. ©Syracuse Airport The airport announced that Southwest will be “expanding their year-round weekly nonstop service from SYR directly to Orlando to daily service on a seasonal basis.” According to the Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s press release, you will have to wait until October 5th for this service to begin. Southwest has had a few bumps in the road after its holiday fiasco but since has said they are committed to fixing the issues that caused it, and we’ve seen far fewer delays since then. Orlando Airport Southwest and other airlines are continuing to offer more direct routes to Orlando International Airport. We may even see more in the future. For more travel news, follow DFB! The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Will you be taking this flight? Let us know in the comments! The post Southwest Is Expanding Nonstop Routes to the Orlando Airport! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s happening, people! It’s Almost Here! After years and years of waiting, TRON Lightcycle / Run is finally opening in Disney World. The new coaster opens to guests on April 4th, 2023, though some previews were already held that gave many guests (including us) an up-close look at the ride, its locker system, and a FULL ride through. Disney previously shared that the new ride would utilize a virtual queue once it officially opens to guests, and now we have details on exactly how it will work! TRON Lightcycle / Run is opening with a virtual queue instead of a regular standby line. We’ve seen this happen with other ride openings in recent years. Luckily, we’ve got all the information you need about the virtual queue for TRON Lightcycle / Run right here. TRON First, to join the virtual queue you’ll need to use the My Disney Experience app, so be sure to download the app, set up your account, link your tickets, and make sure everything is set up properly BEFORE you visit. Guests will have 2 daily opportunities (plus 1 bonus one!) to request to join the virtual queue — the first will be at 7AM, and the second will be at 1PM. TRON Guests trying to request to join the virtual queue at 7AM do not have to be inside Magic Kingdom, but they DO have to have a theme park reservation for Magic Kingdom in order to join. If you’re trying to join the 1PM virtual queue, you have to be INSIDE Magic Kingdom. So, you will essentially need a theme park reservation for Magic Kingdom either way, as you can’t park hop from another park until 2PM. Remember that you can only enter the virtual queue ONCE per day during regular park hours. TRON vehicle And there’s a SPECIAL bonus sign-up time for select guests on certain days. An additional chance to join the virtual queue will be offered at 6PM on select dates when Extended Evening Hours are offered at Magic Kingdom. Keep in mind that the Extended Evening Hours perk is only available for those staying at a Deluxe Disney Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa, and select other resorts. These are only offered on select days in Magic Kingdom for those guests who qualify. TRON Queue If you do qualify and you’ll be in Magic Kingdom on one of the participating dates, you’ll be able to sign up at that 6PM time and you do NOT need to be in Magic Kingdom to request to join the queue at that time. You will need valid admission to Magic Kingdom for that day and a Park Pass for Magic Kingdom OR a ticket or Annual Pass that has the Park Hopper option. TRON TRON will also be available for Individual Lightning Lane purchase through Disney Genie+ — which is a paid way to secure your spot on the ride. TRON Boarding We’ll be keeping up with all the latest news ahead of TRON’s opening day, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more updates and tips! Click here to learn more about TRON! 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 looking forward to riding TRON in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post IMPORTANT UPDATE About TRON Lightcycle / Run Virtual Queue in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever since Bob Iger took back over as Disney CEO, we’ve heard quite a few interesting comments about the future of the company. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters We’ve seen changes in leadership and organization, we’ve had announcements for updates in the parks, and Iger has even revealed plans for new films in the works. Things are definitely being modified to help the company push forward! So how is Disney’s theme parks division REALLY doing nowadays? Iger had some thoughts during a recent interview. Bob Iger was recently a guest speaker at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference. During his interview, we got some very interesting quotes about how things are really going for the parks. ©Reuters | Disney CEO Bob Iger Based on recent financial reports, Disney’s Parks, Experiences, and Products division is performing very well post-pandemic. When asked about this, Iger said “it bounced back really well post-pandemic” referencing Disney parks’ success not just in the U.S., but also on a global scale. Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom However, Iger quickly took a turn and discussed price increases. He said “I’ve always believed that Disney was a brand that needed to be accessible.” Iger mentioned that in their zeal to grow profits, they may have been too aggressive about price increases. They want to grow the business more in the future, but they’ll need to be smart about how they price things going forward — so as not to alienate their fanbase. Hollywood Studios Iger also noted that Disney had to “improve the guest experience by reducing crowding.” While it may be tempting for them to let more people in the parks in order to make more money, the strategy won’t work if guest satisfaction levels are low. Disney’s Park Pass system plays a key role in controlling the guest experience. With the system in place, Disney can decide how many visitors to let in the parks — if they keep the crowd levels managed, the people in the parks are more likely to have a satisfactory visit. EPCOT One of the main takeaways is that Bob Iger said his goal is to “listen to consumers and adjust.” If Disney wants to maintain its popularity, the company has to find a balance between making money and appealing to the fanbase. This could be the reasoning behind some recent changes, like removing the requirement of Park Passes after 2PM for Annual Passholders or including ride photos with the purchase of Genie+ at Disney World. ©D23 No matter what comes next for the parks, we’ll be here to bring you all the news and updates. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest! How Bob Iger Could Change Disney Genie+ — 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 do you think about the Disney Park Pass system? Tell us in the comments! The post How CEO Bob Iger Plans To “Improve the Guest Experience” in the Theme Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Bob Iger has only been back as Disney’s CEO for a few months, but we’ve already seen some massive changes made. ©D23 Free parking is back at Disney World’s hotels, a Park Pass change has been announced, a massive restructuring of the Company has been revealed to fix a Bob Chapek “mistake,” and Iger has hinted at some other changes that could mark a “stark reversal in strategy” at the Company. Now, he’s discussed another matter where he and Chapek might not have necessarily seen eye to eye. During a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference that Iger participated in, Iger was asked a direct question about sports betting. The interviewer asked about Iger’s thoughts on sports betting given “the power of the brand and the growth of betting in the US.” ©Reuters | Disney CEO Bob Iger For those who may not have been familiar with it, getting more involved in sports betting is something Chapek championed during his time as CEO. In fact, it’s something he pursued rather aggressively. During a 2021 earnings call, Chapek said that Disney was “moving toward a greater presence in online sports betting.” At that time, he indicated that leadership within the company believed “that sports betting is a very significant opportunity for the company.” ©Disney Chapek reiterated this interest on several occasions. In one conference, he said that younger ESPN viewers (specifically those who are 35 years old and younger) want “a robust, lean-forward sports experience” rather than “their grandfather’s lean-back experience.” But Iger hadn’t always been on board. Back in 2018, when he was CEO, Iger said, “I do think that there’s plenty of room, and ESPN has done some of this already and they may do more to provide information in coverage of sports…But getting into the business of gambling, I rather doubt it.” ©ESPN Now, it seems things have shifted in terms of Iger’s perspective on gambling, but he doesn’t seem to be as intensely focused on it or as enthusiastic about it as Chapek once was. During the 2023 Morgan Stanley conference, Iger noted that “There are opportunities not for us to go into the betting business, but we’ve talked about this and it’s something that my predecessor was very interested in.” He discussed how incorporating elements of sports betting is something they’re already doing and Fox is doing too. And he detailed how it’s “important for consumers, particularly young consumers.” Example of a ©DraftKings Leaderboard Iger also noted that he has 2 sons — ages 24 and 20 — and for them, it’s not just about fantasy sports, but “they’re interested in it.” Iger fully admitted, however, that he’d “prefer to wait as long as possible.” But he shared that when he thinks about his sons, he feels it’s “inevitable that they’ll be a…basically, a seamlessness between sports programming and sports betting.” ©ESPN So, while Chapek seemed to emphasize the value of betting and how Disney was “keenly interested in and…pursuing aggressively” an involvement in sports gambling, Iger seems to be taking a slightly different approach. To Iger, it seems an involvement in sports betting is “inevitable” due to the desires of their younger viewers. But he said he’d prefer to wait as long as possible before getting too involved. In short, under Iger, Disney might not be hopping as deep into the sports betting game as quickly as Chapek might have wanted. It marks another key difference between these two leaders and their focus within the Company. Iger has fully acknowledged that his goal is to improve the streaming situation at Disney. He’s also working on finding the “right” successor and ensuring the Company is in an optimistic position when he leaves. It seems sports betting might just not be high on that list of things to do for now. Bob Iger and Adam Silver ©Disney What other big changes could Iger make during his 2-year return to Disney? We’ll have to wait and find out. For more Iger stories click here to get a look at Iger’s $5.5 BILLION cost cuts at Disney, or click here to see how Disney employees have fought back against a new Iger rule. See how a critical Disney WAR ended before it even began Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you want to see ESPN get further into sports betting? Tell us in the comments. The post One Critical DIFFERENCE Between Disney CEOs Bob Iger and Bob Chapek first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 100th Anniversary Celebration of The Walt Disney Company kicked off at Disneyland Resort on January 27th, 2023. So it seems only fitting that we talk about some special EATS for a special year. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland From Corn Dogs to fine cuisine, and from longtime favorites to brand new bites, let’s dig in to the BEST FOOD in Disneyland Resort for 2023! Best Snack Items Corn Dog at The Little Red Wagon I’m tellin’ ya… there’s not much that beats a Disneyland signature: the HAND-DIPPED Corn Dog. Disneyland Hand-Dipped Corn Dog In Disneyland, you’ll find them at the Little Red Wagon, and in Disney California Adventure, Corn Dog Castle is their home. Jack-Jack Cookie Num Num at Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums Let’s make a Pixar Pier stop at Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums for the signature Jack-Jack Cookie Num Num! Jack Jack Num Num Cookie Served warm (and that makes all the difference), this thick and ooey-gooey classic pairs perfectly, of course, with the milk you’ll also find on the menu at this little snack stand by the Incredicoaster in Disney California Adventure. SNICKERS Sundae at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Of the celebratory Disney100 snacks that we’ve tried so far, the SNICKERS Sundae is the one we’ve already come to crave! Snickers Sundae The 100th Anniversary offering at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream is made with butter-pecan ice cream topped with a chocolate shell, caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and SNICKERS bar pieces served in a waffle cup. Just excellent! Salt & Straw Okay, save a little MORE room for a little MORE ice cream, while you’re at it… because you’ve simply got to try a scoop or two of handmade, small batch ice cream at Salt & Straw! Salt and Straw Ice Cream And fret not… if you’re not in the mood for Turkey Ice Cream or BUG ice cream, there are oodles of other flavors to try, like Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Black Olive Brittle & Goat Cheese, and Honey Lavender. (But trust me… don’t knock that Turkey Ice Cream ’til you’ve tried it!) Beignets at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express You should be aware that Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen is currently undergoing a transformation into the Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, and both the full service restaurant and the Jazz Kitchen Express are offering modified experiences with limited menus at the moment. Original New Orleans Beignet with Caramel Apple dipping sauce Thankfully, the currently limited menu at the Jazz Kitchen Express still features the beloved Beignets, so don’t pass up the chance to grab a nice fresh batch! Best Items at Quick Service Restaurants DOLE Whip and Bao Buns at The Tropical Hideaway We’ve made a lot of fuss over the Specialty DOLE Whips that pop up at The Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland… and with good reason! You can pick your favorite flavor from among the classic Pineapple, Strawberry, or Mango (we’ve also seen Raspberry) or even swirl any two. The Strawberry DOLE Whip Sundae is a new addition — and a total winner! Strawberry DOLE Whip Sundae And the Chile-Mango Whip tops a Pineapple and Mango Swirl with chamoy, mango, and chile-lime seasoning. (Tajin-seasoned DOLE Whip has been a Disneyland fan favorite for years!) Chile Mango Whip But The Hideaway boasts a unique savory option that has also earned it some bragging rights, and that’s the Bao Bun. Options include the Lime Chicken Bao, Char Siu Bao, and Spiced Vegetable Bao. Lime Chicken Bao Grab an assortment, follow ’em up with your DOLE Whip of choice, and you’ve got yourself a great time in Adventureland, right there. Ronto Wrap at Ronto Roasters From our very first visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opened in 2019 in Disneyland, there was a dish that stood out then, and still does now. We’ll always travel to a galaxy far, far away to visit Ronto Roasters for a Ronto Wrap! Ronto Wrap “Ronto Meat” (that’s grilled pork sausage to us earthlings) is served up in a pita with roasted pork, slaw, and a tasty peppercorn sauce. And the Ronto Morning Wrap (served during breakfast hours) with grilled pork sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and peppercorn sauce, is just as good. Choco Smash Candy Bar at Pym Test Kitchen The Choco Smash Candy Bar is made with dark chocolate, peanuts, caramel, nougat and chocolate brownie. Sounds pretty good, right? But what makes the Choco Smash Candy Bar so special is its “Celestial-Size”! Choco Smash Candy Bar In keeping with its clever theming inspired by Ant-Man and The Wasp in Avengers Campus, the food shrinks and grows in the Pym Test Kitchen, which adds a HUGE (no pun intended) element of fun to the tasty bites! (We also totally dig the Quantum Pretzel here along with the Not-so-Little Chicken Sandwich.) Soup in a Bread Bowl and Bread Pudding at Pacific Wharf Cafe Pacific Wharf Café has made a name for itself with savory soup selections served up in SOURDOUGH BREAD BOWLS, along with smashing seasonal Bread Puddings. Strawberry Shortcake Bread Pudding So that’s why we were happy to learn that when Pacific Wharf completes its transformation into San Fransokyo Square this summer, the current Pacific Wharf eateries will still have a home there! Hearty Chili in a Bread Bowl Disney has shared that some new menu items will be arriving in the Big Hero 6-themed area, but we are sure hoping that ultimately, these signature eats at Pacific Wharf Café will stick around. Best Items at Table Service Restaurants Plaza Fried Chicken Plaza. Fried. Chicken. I don’t know if you need me to say much more than that, but allow me to sing the praises of Plaza Inn’s signature dish. Though you’ll find pasta dishes and Pot Roast among the comfort food selections, the Fried Chicken is — and always has been — where it’s at. Plaza Inn Chicken: Just Gaze Lovingly for a Moment I don’t know exactly what’s in those “distinctive herbs and spices” that the Plaza Inn chefs use to season the three golden-fried pieces you receive on your plate (which is also packed with mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies, and a buttermilk biscuit), but I’m guessing pixie dust is one of them, because the juicy chicken covered in the crispy batter is about as good as it gets. River Belle Terrace Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese. Loaded Bites (tater tots). Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich. Seasonal Monkey Bread!!! Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread And now you know why it’s nearly impossible to choose from all of the Southern comfort food — with a twist — at River Belle Terrace. True, this spot has had a few misses, but the good FAR outweighs the not-so-good. And dining within view of the Rivers of America never hurts, either. New Eats at the New Earl of Sandwich Tavern Are you an Earl of Sandwich fan? Then you might want to know that you have MORE to love now that the Earl of Sandwich Tavern is open in Downtown Disney! Earl of Sandwich Tavern Now, you can certainly still stop at the quick-service Earl of Sandwich location (currently found at the former spot for La Brea Bakery). But along with sandwiches, the Earl of Sandwich Tavern offers a complete menu of dishes, sides, and salads, AND a full bar! Mac-n-Cheese Burger That Mac-N-Cheese Burger is just one of the items on the expansive menu, and you can see more here. CrazyShake at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Save some room — and I do mean some SERIOUS ROOM — for a CrazyShake at Black Tap! Options for these over-the-top concoctions include — but are by no means limited to — Cookies ‘N Cream Supreme, Strawberry Shortcake, The CakeShake, the Bam Bam Shake (with Fruity Pebbles®), the Cotton Candy Shake and MUCH MORE! CrazyShakes! You can grab one inside the full Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes restaurant or the spot’s dedicated CrazyShake Window! Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar Okay, we’re talking about the best food in Disneyland, right? Weeeellll… Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar doesn’t exactly boast the best food. It’s not bad, but it’s not great — at least that was the case on our most recent visit. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar But what IS great? The fun and flavorful drinks served up in collectible souvenir tiki glasses in an ENCHANTED atmosphere like no other (complete with super fun Skippers — your servers — and great interactive bar gags), so we simply must include it in a Disneyland Dining Must-Do! Best Distinctly Disneyland Option Monte Cristo at Café Orleans You’ve heard it from us before, and you’ll hear it from us again. It’s simply not a “Best Food in Disneyland” list without the Monte Cristo from Café Orleans! This is a Disneyland MUST-DO, as far as we’re concerned. Monte Cristo Sandwich A touch of sweet (a dusting of powdered sugar and seasonal preserves on the side) meets LOTS o’ savory (sliced turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese) in this battered and fried sammie. In fact, its official name is the Battered & Fried Monte Cristo, leaving no doubt as to what’s in store. Pair it with the included side of Pommes Frites, and it’s pretty much the perfect meal. P.S. You can get the Monte Cristo at Blue Bayou Restaurant, too (but alas, it’s served with a market fruit salad there, so we always recommend picking it up at Café Orleans to get those fries along with it!) Best Distinctly Disney California Adventure Option Lobster Nachos at Lamplight Lounge When Disney’s California Adventure’s Paradise Pier was transformed into Pixar Pier, a beloved dish from what was once the Cove Bar made it onto the menu at what is now Lamplight Lounge: the Lobster Nachos. We’re talking about a huge pile of warm lobster with black beans, aged cheddar-Oaxaca cheese sauce, a shredded cheese blend, pico de gallo, sliced Serrano Chiles and chipotle crema. BAM! Lobster Nachos at Lamplight Lounge And great news! You can order the Lobster Nachos whether you dine downstairs at Lamplight Lounge (which is where you’ll be seated if you make an Advance Dining Reservation) or if you choose the alfresco Boardwalk Dining experience for walk-up guests! Still to Come in 2023 Though we can’t yet deliver a verdict on whether these upcoming eateries will land on a future “Best Of” list, we’ve certainly got high hopes for some spots on the way this year, and we think they will very likely be must-dos in 2023! Especially the first on the list… Tiana’s Palace We can hardly wait for the NEW Tiana’s Palace to open in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square this year! Tiana’s Palace concept art ©Disney Disney has shared that the restaurant will serve “authentic New Orleans flavors inspired by Tiana’s friends and adventures in this quick-service style restaurant.” And we already know it will be a must-visit, since the beloved Mickey Beignets will be served at the Mint Julep Bar which will reopen as part of Tiana’s Palace! Mickey Beignet P.S. Get your Mickey Beignets at Royal Street Veranda in the meantime! Good Boy Grocers It’s rare that we would ever put a grab-and-go spot on any “Best Of” list. Not that I have any problem at all with Cuties mandarins, grapes, Babybel snack cheese, pickles, and the like. But these are all things you can pick up pretty much anywhere, including your own local grocery store. ©Disney But can you pick them up in something called a “Perfect Picnic Basket” complete with a MICKEY GLOVE HAND THING? Nope. And THAT’S why Good Boy! Grocers, which opens in the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown on March 19th, has made our list! Café Daisy Our curiosity is also piqued by the Cheesy Pizza Flop-Over and Pepperoni Pizza Flop-Over coming to Café Daisy, also opening in Toontown on March 19th. These are essentially pizzas with mozzarella, provolone, and tomato sauce (and pepperoni) in a fold-over style. And I’ll gladly take one of each for research purposes. ©Disney And we’re ready to try Daisy’s Dressed-up Dog — an all-beef foot-long hot dog, chili-cheese sauce, mac & cheese, and parmesan potato crispies with house-made chips and Daisy’s Goody-Goody Donuts with cinnamon sugar. ©Disney Bring it on, Toontown! Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería We’re also looking forward to checking out the Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería when it opens along with San Fransokyo Square in Disney California Adventure this summer. ©DIsney You can read everything we know about it so far here! “But DFB,” you may be thinking… “What about other new restaurants on the way, like Din Tai Fung, Porto’s Bakery and Cafe, and Paseo and Centrico?” Well, the thing is, those upcoming eateries do not have an announced opening timeline, so we aren’t including them on our 2023 list. But you can click on any of those restaurant links to learn more about these locations! Okay, we’ve got one more for you… again, remember when I mentioned fine dining in Disneyland earlier? Well, check out this video from our DFBGuide YouTube Channel to learn about a certain $15,000 MEAL in Disneyland! Click HERE to find our BEST DISNEYLAND SNACKS for 2023! So, that’s our list of the BEST FOOD in Disneyland in 2023! Which items are going on YOUR list to try? Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. Many health and safety regulations have been changing across Disney Parks all around the world, and one Disney Park is updating their guidelines. Cinderella Castle in Tokyo Disneyland Tokyo Disneyland is looking forward to several upcoming changes, including a 40th-anniversary celebration right around the corner and new lands coming soon. Beauty and the Beast Attraction! Now the park is seeing changes to its COVID-19 face mask policy, as it relates to the “Amusement Park and Theme Park New Coronavirus Infection Containment Guidelines.” According to the Tokyo Disneyland website, partial changes to Park Operations and Health and Safety measures will begin on March 13th, 2023. Starting on that date, face masks will be optional for all guests, meaning it is up to the individual to decide whether or not they wish to wear a mask. ©Disney However, the website does state that guests may be required to wear a mask in certain cases. This may apply to Disney Character Greetings, regardless of venue location. The website also details various other operational standards that they are continuing to implement and requests continued guest diligence when it comes to washing and sanitizing hands. ©Disney This comes as the park’s latest updates regarding COVID-19 as Japan moves towards reclassifying the virus come May 8th. As always, if you’re traveling internationally, it is best to check the rules for the areas you plan to visit. Japan still recommends the use of a mask in highly crowded areas, and Tokyo Disneyland may still require masks in areas they deem they are needed. It’s best to pack a few face masks just in case if you plan to visit soon! We’ll keep reporting on changes and updates as they come out. Health and safety updates in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Tokyo Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. The post COVID-19 Policy CHANGE Announced for Tokyo Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We cannot start our day without a hot beverage, whether it’s tea, coffee, or even hot chocolate. If you looked inside our cabinets, you’d see our never-ending collection of Disney mugs (you can never have too many)! So many mugs! It seems like shopDisney has given us even more reason to start our day with some Disney magic, no matter where we are! Disney’s online store has just released 5 NEW mugs that are sure to bring pixie dust to your day! One of the cutest new additions to the shopDisney mug inventory is this ceramic White Rabbit mug that features a speckled glaze and screen art of the flowers and butterflies from Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (1951). ©Disney The mug will run you $19.99 and is sure to be a welcome addition to your collection! Click here to buy the White Rabbit mug. Maybe you’re in the mood to start your day with something a little more…out of this world. Disney has you covered with their newest Star Wars mug! ©Disney The mug features the women of the Star Wars saga, with “screen art of Ahsoka Tano, Rey Skywalker, Leia Organa, Padmé Amidala, Hera Syndulla, and Rose Tico.” ©Disney The mug is 100% stoneware and features the quote “The Force is with us” screen printed on the inside! It’ll cost you $19.99. Click here to buy the Star Wars mug. But Disney doesn’t stop there! Bring EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival right into your home with the newest Orange Bird mug! Orange Bird mug This adorable mug is part of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Collection of 2023 and features Orange Bird on this “molded dimensional mug!” Mug Orange Bird adorns either side of the mug and is seen surrounded by flowers and is even sitting on a Spaceship Earth-shaped floral display. This mug will cost you $19.99 and will transport you to the festival without you needing to even leave home. Click here to buy the Orange Bird mug. The final two mugs bring you away from the flowers and a little more “under the sea.” ©Disney This beautifully crafted mug features Sebastian and Flounder from Disney’s The Little Mermaid (1989)! ©Disney The mug will run $14.99 and is a part of The Little Mermaid Classic Collection. Click here to buy the Sebastian and Flounder mug. The final mug comes in at $19.99 and is ready to be “part of your world” (your mug collection, that is). ©Disney This sculpted mug features Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian from Disney’s The Little Mermaid. ©Disney With an iridescent glaze and shells sculpted throughout the mug, you are sure to feel like royalty when sipping from this mug! Click here to buy the Little Mermaid mug. These 5 new mugs are sure to deliver for any Disney fan. Keep following DFB for more updates on all the newest Disney merchandise. Click here to see the ULTIMATE guide to Disney mugs. 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 add any of these mugs to your collection? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 NEW Disney Mugs Will Make Your Mornings Magical first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

During my Disney College Program in 2019, I clearly remember going to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The weather outside was perfect, so I decided to mosey on over to EPCOT. Little did I know that it was the first day of the festival! The outside world disappeared as I entered the lush floral […]View the full article

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Nothing beats starting the day off with a delicious sweet treat and a nice cup of coffee! ©Krispy Kreme But you don’t have to travel to Walt Disney World to enjoy a delicious doughnut — here’s how you can get one for FREE close to where you live. Krispy Kreme, home of the Original Glazed doughnut, is celebrating St. Patricks Day in a big way this year. Four new themed doughnuts are debuting just in time for St. Patricks Day. Beginning Thursday, March 8th, at participating locations within the U.S., customers will be able to pick up these doughnuts as a part of their limited-time holiday offerings. ©Krispy Kreme The first of the four offerings is a Golden Cookies and Kreme Doughnut, which is described as a “golden cookie Kreme-filled doughnut shell dipped in white icing and covered in golden cookie pieces and a gold sprinkle blend.” The chocolate “Hat O’ Gold” Doughnut is a chocolate iced doughnut with a green crisscrossed icing pattern and a hat sugar piece. ©Krispy Kreme The Golden Sprinkle Doughnut is an Original Glazed Doughnut that features green icing and gold sprinkles, while the Rainbow Kreme Filled Doughnut is an unglazed doughnut filled with White Kreme and topped with sprinkles, a rainbow sugar piece, vanilla buttercream, and golden coin sprinkles. Be like Mickey and wear your Green! Krispy Kreme customers will be able to snag a free Original Glazed doughnut either in-store or in the drive-thru starting March 16th through the 17th, as long as they are donning an outfit of green! The chain also announced that the St. Patricks Day doughnuts will be making their way into certain grocery stores as a special St. Patricks Day six-pack. Another popular fast food chain is coming to Orlando! 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 grabbing these goodies when they debut? Let us know in the comments! The post Krispy Kreme Is Releasing NEW Donuts, and You Can Get One for FREE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re gearing up for some big changes soon in Disney World! Cinderella Castle We’ve got the grand opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run on April 4th, but before that happens, two major fireworks shows are ending their run at Disney World — Harmonious and Disney Enchantment. Disney Enchantment is being replaced by its predecessor, Happily Ever After, and it looks like Disney is getting ready for the return of the show. Disney announced on the “Walt Disney World Cast and Community” Facebook page that they would be testing fireworks at Magic Kingdom from 11PM-2AM on the evening of Thursday, March 9th. They said, “We apologize to our neighbors and guests for this late-night inconvenience.” Happily Ever After With Happily Ever After returning on April 3rd, Disney has less than a month to get prepared for the show. And when it returns, it will be an updated version, including new projections on Main Street, U.S.A. (Disney Enchantment was the first show to have those projections in Disney World.) Happily Ever After sign We’ll be on the lookout for any big news from tonight, so stay tuned to DFB. We’ll be there to cover the end of Enchantment and the return of Happily Ever After as well, and we can’t wait to share! Click Here to Learn More About Happily Ever After’s Return! 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 visit for the return of Happily Ever After? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Testing Fireworks Ahead of Happily Ever After Return 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. When you think about Disney, you typically imagine blue skies, sunshine, and Florida heat! Sunshine, blue skies, and Florida HEAT! While the Florida heat is all too real, especially throughout the summer, it can get cold FAST in Florida — with little to no warning! There have been times when we’ve packed for a week long trip, expecting high temperatures and sunshine, but ended up having to buy sweatshirts and ponchos because it got CHILLY! When planning and packing for your Disney World trip, don’t forget to pack LAYERS! No matter what the forecast says, we recommend that you pack rain jackets, ponchos, and even sweatshirts and sweatpants. Rainy Day at EPCOT Florida weather changes its mind very quickly, and people often make the joke that you can go through all four seasons in one day! Rainy day in Hollywood Studios! If you’re looking for items that you can potentially layer with cooler clothes like tanks and shorts, we’ve got you covered! Here are some great options that we found online! These are all super easy to toss in a backpack or tie around your waist as well! You can truly never go wrong with a classic grey sweatshirt. This Mickey Sweatshirt will never go out of style and can be layered in a number of ways to keep you comfy while also being cute. ©Disney You can grab this for $54.99! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt This Minnie Mouse Hooded Rain Jacket is ADORABLE. Rain Jacket Lightweight but rainproof, this cute rain jacket is $54.99. Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse rain jacket This grey Walt Disney Studios hoodie will look good with any outfit! ©Disney You can grab this hoodie for $64.99. Click here to buy the Walt Disney Studios hoodie Of course, you can always just buy something similar to these in the parks, but it really is better to come prepared as these sell out FAST on chilly days! Plus, they’ll keep you cozy on the plane! We all know how chilly the plane can get… We post Disney tips every day here at DFB, so make sure to follow along for more! If you’re looking for more packing tips, click the link below! Looking for packing tips? Look no further! 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. Which of these sweatshirts/jackets is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Make THIS Critical Mistake At Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s true. All good things must come to an end, and with those endings come new beginnings. (How was that for a cheesy pep talk?) 50th Anniversary Mickey Statue We’re talking about the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Disney World! As you may already know, this celebration will end on March 31st, 2023. At this time, we’ll have to say goodbye to many of the things we’ve held dear for the past 18 months. We were hoping that some fan-favorite 50th Anniversary menu items would stick around after the party ended, but we just found out that at least one treat will be leaving along with the celebration. March 31st will be the last day that guests can get the EARidescent Sip-a-bration drink. If you’re unfamiliar with this treat, it’s Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with fruity strawberry punch, served in a 50th Anniversary souvenir cup. The cups come with a surprise character and some edible glitter! Sip-a-bration featuring Pluto! You can grab this treat from numerous places throughout Disney World, including select table-service restaurants, lounges, and pool bars! When the drink first came out in October 2021, we got ours at breakfast over at Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. EARidescent Sip-a-bration featuring Mickey! While we’re sad to see this treat leave, we’re excited for what is to come! We’ve already seen some Disney100 merchandise and food items pop up in the park, from Mickey ears to popcorn buckets. Disney World Disney100 Popcorn Bucket The EARidescent Sip-a-bration isn’t the only 50th anniversary treat that could be departing after the celebration ends. We’ve seen a few other 50th eats start to disappear from menus around the Disney World parks and hotels. As usual, make sure to follow along for more Disney news, reviews, and updates! Click here to find out what other 50th anniversary treats are DISAPPEARING from Disney World! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What 50th Anniversary treat is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Confirms Exclusive Menu Item Will Disappear March 31st first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise? Disney Wish at Castaway Cay If not, you’re missing out on an entirely different kind of Disney vacation, full of fun activities, GREAT dining, amazing entertainment, unique character interactions, and more! For certain sailings, you also get access to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. But soon, Disney Cruise Line will introduce its SECOND private island, Lighthouse Point — and we’ve got a first look at it! Lighthouse Point is located on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas, which means that it will be available for select cruises to the Bahamas. Disney created it by collaborating with local artists and call it “a unique celebration of Bahamian culture brought to life with the quality and service of a Disney vacation.” ©Disney Guests who visit Lighthouse Point will see “distinctive, sweeping architecture in bright, saturated hues” with buildings shaped like shells. Guests will also “discover artistic expressions of the native flora and fauna of The Bahamas and the pageantry and history of Junkanoo parades.” Visitors will also find references to Bahamian folklore characters. ©Disney One of the main concepts behind the new island is sustainability. At least 90 percent of its electricity will be met by an onsite solar array. Also, the pier where ships will dock was designed in a way that limited any impact on the island’s natural landscape. ©Disney The island has white sandy beaches, including a family beach on the east side of the island, which will also be located near “market-style dining, recreation, and other amenities.” ©Disney There will also be a Bahamian art and culture pavilion, which will bring special programs to guests and feature local artists so guests can learn more about local art and culture. ©Disney Guests will also find an interactive family water play area with two slides, water drums, fountains, and more. There will also be a dedicated space for toddlers. ©Disney A themed kids’ club will be available for children ages 3 to 12 where parents can drop off their children to be under the care of Disney Cruise Line counselors. It will include a Little Mermaid-themed splash pad and a dedicated dining spot. ©Disney For adults who want to get away from it all, there’s also an exclusive adult beach. This beach has its own dedicated dining area plus six private cabanas that can be reserved ahead of time. This beach lies just north of the family beach. ©Disney That’s not all, though! There’s a space AWAY from the main family area with another beach lined with 20 premium family cabanas that will be available to rent. ©Disney This includes four double cabanas for larger groups — these will also offer massage services. ©Disney There will be plenty of recreational activities for everyone, as well as a collection of new port adventures. Complimentary beach supplies will also be available, like towels, chairs, umbrellas, and lunch. Tran transportation will also be available for travel on the island. Lighthouse Point will open for guests starting on select sailings in the summer of 2024. Want to know more about Disney Cruises? We’ve got a full rundown of everything you need to know 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. Will you be taking a Disney Cruise to the Bahamas in 2024? Let us know what you think of Lighthouse Point so far in the comments! The post PHOTOS: NEW LOOK at Disney’s SECOND Private Island first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line has just announced some EXCITING news! Time to set sail! Recently, Disney Cruise Line shared details about a way to win a FREE Cruise, new perks for some cruising guests, and some new merchandise coming to the ships. But now we’ve got even more news! Disney has been working on its NEW private island — Lighthouse Point — for a few years now, but now it has shared an exciting update. Located on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas, the NEW Lighthouse Point island will open to guests for the first time in the summer of 2024! ©Disney The island has been created in close collaboration with local artists and advisors and is meant to celebrate Bahamian culture. The island will be available for guests on select sailings to visit starting in the summer of 2024. ©Disney We’ll be keeping an eye out for more news about this island, so stay tuned for more news! Is Disney a good cruise line without kids? Click here to find out What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you want to check out this new private island? Tell us in the comments! The post OPENING SEASON Revealed for NEW Disney Private Island first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article