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There’s nothing quite like booking a trip knowing you get to stay in brand-new resort rooms! It just feels extra special. 100th Anniversary Sleeping Beauty Castle Things are changing over in Disneyland, from the rebranding of Pacific Wharf to San Fransokyo Square to a retheme of the Paradise Pier Hotel. Another change is the NEW DVC Villas building at the Disneyland Hotel! We already got a first look at some of the rooms, but now we know exactly when this resort will be opening its doors to guests. On September 28, 2023, this new DVC tower at the hotel will officially open! Guests can look forward to staying in completely new duo studios, deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom villas, and grand villas. The rooms are themed after a variety of Disney films, from classics like The Jungle Book to modern favorites like The Princess and the Frog. ©Disney The lobby has a unique feature of its own; inside will be a mural created exclusively for the resort by Disney Animation artist Lorelay Bové, who has worked on Disney films like Tangled as well as Disney books. ©Disney If you are looking to book one of the villas, some important dates to know are: Wednesday, March 15 – Disney Vacation Club Members can begin to make rental reservations by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800 Thursday, March 16 – Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders can start booking rental reservations by contacting (714) 956-6425 Friday, March 17 – All other guests can make rental reservations online at Disneyland.com/VillasDisneylandHotel or by contacting (714) 956-6425. ©Disney Non-DVC members can book these villas, but DVC Members get to book a little earlier, so don’t be surprised if these new spots fill up fast! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Learn About Disneyland’s Other Hotel Project Here Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a trip to Disneyland to celebrate the 100th Anniversary? Comment what you’re most excited about! The post OPENING DATE Announced for NEW Disney Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

CELEBRATION, Fla. – The Disney Wonder allows families to set sail on one-of-a-kind itineraries all over the world, with signature Disney Cruise Line offerings such as rotational dining, Broadway-style shows, themed dining, character encounters and fireworks at sea. With imaginative spaces specially designed for families, kids and adults, guests will feel the wonder of a child, no matter their age. Guests enjoy a swanky celebration during a theatrical dining experience at Tiana’s Place; dance the night away with live jazz music at the French Quarter Lounge, a space drawing inspiration from the heart of New Orleans; rediscover beloved stories, songs and characters during other Broadway-style stage spectaculars; and enjoy much-needed “me time” at dedicated kids’ clubs and adult escapes. Family Entertainment From dazzling stage shows to over-the-top deck parties, entertainment aboard the Disney Wonder is designed to delight the entire family. Broadway-style stage spectaculars delight audiences in the lavish Walt Disney Theatre. “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” follows the captivating adventure of royal sisters Anna and Elsa as they embark on a journey to discover the meaning of sisterhood, inner strength and true love. “The Golden Mickeys” celebrates the musical heritage of Disney animated films, immersing guests in all the glamour and excitement of a Hollywood awards gala. “Disney Dreams… An Enchanted Classic” is a signature Disney Cruise Line show that tells a bedtime story featuring popular Disney characters who together teach a young girl the power of her dreams. There are also movies shown in the Walt Disney Theatre, as well as up on deck by the family pool and in the Buena Vista Theatre, a cinema with plush stadium-style seats that screens first-run movies and digital 3-D films. On select itineraries, there’s an evening brimming with buccaneer fun during the “Pirates IN the Caribbean” celebration. An interactive show featuring Jack Sparrow culminates in a fireworks spectacular choreographed to the dramatic musical score from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies. As the night rolls on, guests unleash their inner pirate and dance their boots off during a swashbuckling deck party, a family-friendly bash featuring electrifying music, stunning visuals and special effects. Fun in the Sun on the Upper Decks Like all Disney Cruise Line ships, the Disney Wonder boasts separate pools for children, families and adults. Other fun in the sun includes: AquaLab, an interactive water playground open to kids age 3 and older. Dory’s Reef, a special splash-and-play area for little ones up to age 3, starring the loveable characters from Disney’s “Nemo.” Goofy’s Pool, a relaxing pool for families of all ages to enjoy. Wide World of Sports Deck, the ideal spot for a pick-up game, ping-pong match or enjoying breathtaking ocean views. Enchanted Dining Enjoying the three uniquely themed family restaurants aboard the Disney Wonder is convenient and hassle-free, as guests “rotate” through the restaurants each night accompanied by the same serving team for a variety of menus and cuisines and friendly, personalized service. Tiana’s Place, exclusive to the Disney Wonder, treats guests to a celebration of New Orleans-inspired dining and entertainment. The menu is a mouthwatering medley of southern-style creations that draw inspiration from the flavors and ingredients of Louisiana. Tiana’s Place provides food for the body and soul, showing that dreams and dishes come true. Just before you enter Tiana’s Place, you’ll be met with French Quarter Lounge, a New Orleans-inspired watering hole where guests can kick back with special libations and plenty of jazzy live entertainment. Tritons, named after the Little Mermaid’s father, is an upscale restaurant offering sophisticated family dining “under the sea.” Brimming with ornate chandeliers, stained glass, sea-inspired architectural flourishes and a sweeping mural of Ariel and her father, Triton’s serves up a regal atmosphere that guests of all ages are sure to admire. Animator’s Palate, one of the most popular restaurants on the Disney ships, features animation-adorned walls and larger high-definition flat-screens to provide the best views of the animation magic that takes place all around. Animator’s Palate inspires creativity with “Drawn to Magic,” a black-and-white to color animation show that surrounds guests in the swirling colors of animated classics and transports their dining experience into a dramatic story of heroes and villains. An adult-exclusive restaurant – Palo, specializing in modern Italian cuisine, features stunning ocean views and a formal, romantic ambiance. Magic for Kids of All Ages The Disney Wonder began the Disney Cruise Line tradition of age-appropriate fun for kids of all ages in special designated spaces just for them: Disney’s Oceaneer Club transports kids ages 3 to 12 to the magical lands of Disney fairies, courageous Super Heroes and adventuresome toys. Disney’s Oceaneer Lab is a nautical wonderland where children ages 3 to 12 embark on a journey of discovery with arts and crafts, gaming and counselor-led activities. It’s a Small World Nursery is a whimsical world for infants and toddlers up to age 3 where they are safely cared for by trained Disney counselors. Vibe (ages 14 to 17) and Edge (ages 11 to 14) are ultra-cool teen and tween hangouts with comfy couches, music, video games and other chill-out necessities. At Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, aspiring young princess and knights become Disney royalty with the help of a fairy godmother-in-training. When the pirate deck party is on the evening schedule, the space transforms into The Pirate League, where young sailors can unleash their inner buccaneer with a piratical makeover. Excitement and Relaxation for Adults On the Disney Wonder, guests step into a domain that’s all their own at After Hours, an extraordinary adult-exclusive nighttime entertainment neighborhood that features trendy and sophisticated bars and lounges. Crown & Fin Pub resembles a traditional British tavern, with dark woods, plush leather furniture and brass accents. Guests can duck in for a jolly time and a frosty pint while socializing at this inviting and nostalgic bar. Cadillac Lounge delights guests with the glitz of classic Hollywood, featuring an intimate and upscale atmosphere, crafted mixed drinks and live piano music nightly. Azure is an adults-only hotspot inspired by the shapes, colors, sounds and movements of the sea. The lounge – awash with a bar, dance floor and plenty of seating – features flowing, curvy walls reminiscent of the ever-changing current. At the luxurious Senses Spa & Salon, adults ages 18 and older can indulge spa treatments, massages, manicures, pedicures, and a rainforest-themed aromatherapy steam room and sauna. The fitness center is well-appointed with state-of-the-art equipment and offers personal training sessions and instructional classes in yoga, Pilates, aerobics and more. The Disney Wonder sails a number of unique itineraries all over the world, including exciting voyages to Alaska, Mexico, the Hawaiian islands, Australia and New Zealand. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent. ### View the full article

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Proposing at Disney World…a dream for many and a nightmare for some! (hello, that’s a LOT of attention.) The Wishing Well! Disney proposals can go one of MANY ways — whether you’re proposing in front of Cinderella Castle, on a private fireworks cruise, or in front of your favorite attraction! However, a fan-favorite proposal spot is by the Cinderella Wishing Well close to Cinderella Castle! Today, we saw the aftermath of a proposal in Magic Kingdom by Cinderella Wishing Well. It left us confused and really made us wonder how this particular proposal went…but we THINK it’s a good sign that we found an empty ring box on the edge of the well! The ring box was left behind! This proposal either went really well or really poorly! While it’s possible that the couple abandoned the ring box and the proposal entirely, we’re pretty sure that they were just so excited and in the moment that they left the box behind. So congratulations to whoever got engaged in this spot today! Cinderella Castle View This brings up a GREAT topic… KNOW YOUR PARTNER before planning a Disney World proposal. Disney World is a very busy place, and Disney proposals are known to bring in lots of attention. Plus, you should think about whether or not your partner will want to forever have Disney World and their engagement in the same memory. Grand Floridian Boats… A great and private place to propose to an introvert! If you’re wondering whether or not a Disney proposal is right for you, click the link below to check out our COMPLETE GUIDE to proposals at Disney World, written by some folks who have gotten proposed to at Disney World! Make sure to follow along for more Disney news and updates, and yes, news on Disney proposals and weddings. Click here for the COMPLETE GUIDE to proposing at Disney World in 2o23 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 is your DREAM proposal spot in Disney World, if you have one? Let us know in the comments! The post Why an Empty Box Is the BEST Thing We've Seen in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The new live-action version of the Disney classic The Little Mermaid is releasing soon, and there’s a ton of news surrounding the highly-anticipated film. ©Disney Recently we got our first peek at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, the evil sea witch and Ariel’s main foe! Disney also announced they are searching for lookalikes to portray Ariel in the parks. Halle Bailey, the actress starring as Ariel in this remake, just showed us another (mini) lookalike — a brand-new doll inspired by the film! The actress shared a video with her followers on Twitter where she revealed the design and gushed over how much she loves this latest item! The doll portrays Ariel in her mermaid form, with her iconic flowing red locks down to her shimmering tail. Bailey pointed out all of the details they managed to capture on the doll, right down to the beauty mark on her forehead! You can tell how excited she is in the video, and Bailey even shares that it’s incredible for her to see herself as her favorite Disney character. She didn’t mention if the doll were one-of-a-kind or whether it will be available for purchase soon, but we’ll be watching for updates. Bailey was first announced as the latest leading actress to take on the iconic Disney role back in 2019. It’s been a long four years waiting for the film to finally come out, but we are excited to watch the new live-action The Little Mermaid when it premieres in theaters on May 26th, 2023. D23 Expo 2022 The film also stars Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. This is just one of many remakes, reboots, and sequels in the pipeline for Disney. Just last month the company announced several new upcoming projects, including another Frozen film and a sequel to Zootopia. We can’t wait to revisit these stories with our favorite characters! Can’t wait for the doll’s release? To hold you over, you can buy these new Little Mermaid Ears! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who was your favorite Disney princess when you were growing up? Comment below! The post "I Am Gonna Cry." Halle Bailey Shows Off New ‘Little Mermaid’ Merch first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World’s resorts can be the top choice for some travelers, while others may prefer to stay off-property for one reason or another. © Conrad Orlando Disney World has some pretty luxurious resorts, including Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, just to name a few. But next year, two NEW luxury resorts will be opening their doors in Orlando! The Evermore Orlando Resort offers luxury rental vacation accommodations extremely close to Disney World, while the Conrad Orlando is an extension of the Hilton brand Conrad Hotels & Resorts which offer an upscale hotel stay. Both of these new resorts are now accepting reservations! You can now book stays beginning from February 5th, 2024. © Evermore Orlando Villa Evermore Orlando was built on the former Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort. The resort was made to accommodate larger groups of travelers, from families to friends to business travel! You can pick from a variety of different spaces to fit your needs, but each room will come with the hotel’s high-end amenities like the 8-acre Evermore Bay. This lagoon spans the length of the resort and is lined with sandy beaches — a private beach experience right at the door of your resort. © Crystal Lagoons’s Evermore Bay Conrad Orlando is a more traditional hotel stay, with both suites and family suites to choose from. Guests can enjoy amenities like the outdoor water garden at the spa, private cabanas, and even a signature rooftop dining experience! Conrad Orlando also has access to Evermore Bay and its bars, private fire-pits, and waterslide. © Conrad Orlando While Disney World resorts are known for being expensive, don’t expect to pay any less for these high-class accommodations. However, if you are looking for a luxurious place to stay, celebrating a special occasion, or traveling with a large group, these resorts may be a good option for you. Next time you’re looking to upgrade your Disney World vacation, check out one of these new spots! How to Tackle the Disney World Parks as a Non-Resort Guest Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. If you’re not staying at a Disney resort, where do you usually stay? Comment below! The post Reservations Are Now OPEN for 2 New Hotels Near Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney has just released three new Minnie ear designs and you can order them right from home! Minnie ears We’ve seen lots of new ears lately, including some snack-themed ears, sparkly MERMAID ears, and even a pair that will transport you back in time. Let’s check out three new designs! Disney released some new Minnie ears just this past week with EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival ears in multiple designs and now, shopDisney (the online merch shop) is getting in on the action! EARS! The first new ears that we spotted online were the Star Wars Women of the Galaxy Ear Headband. ©Disney These ears are crafted by BaubleBar and are part of the Star Wars Women of the Galaxy Collection. These ears feature black padded, quilted velvet 3D ears against the velvet headband, BaubleBar’s signature silvertone plate on the inside of the headband, a white velvet bow, and Princess Leia icon beads, pearls, and crystals covering the front side. ©Disney These beauties are currently priced on shopDisney for $54.99. Click Here to shop the Star Wars Women of the Galaxy Ears! You’re right on time for this next set of ears! But there’s something STRANGE about this headband — it features not two but FOUR ears! ©Disney The simulated leather ears are adorned with characters in an allover print featuring Judy Hopps (Zootopia), Thumper (Bambi), Rabbit (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh), rabbits (Sleeping Beauty), and flowers and butterflies (Alice in Wonderland). It’s also part of the “Reigning Rabbits” collection. ©Disney Just behind the fabric center bow sits plush bunny ears featuring wireframes that can be manipulated to form different folding angles. A furry pink pom appliqué forms a “nose” for the center bow and off to the right side of the ears sits a 3D butterfly landing in just the right spot! These ears are currently priced at $34.99. Click here to shop the Reigning Rabbits Ears The last set we want to make sure you know about is the Minnie Mouse Sequin Ears. ©Disney These lavender beauties are a true sparkle! While the inside is lined in soft lavender velour, there’s nothing but shimmer on the outside of these ears. ©Disney Each padded ear and headband is adorned with purple sequins in a herringbone pattern and completed with a shiny center bow to add some pizzazz! This lavender ear set is sure to help you stand out and put your Disney style in full bloom. This set is currently priced on shopDisney for $34.99. Click here to shop the Minnie Mouse Sequin Ears! All of these new designs are fun — it makes it hard to choose just one, so we may just have to scoop up the whole set! As always for the latest in Disney style, stay tuned with us at DFB. Click here to see more NEW Minnie ears! 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 new designs are you picking up first? Tell us your favorite in the comments! The post There's Something STRANGE about Disney's NEW Minnie Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration brought us lots of magic — and we’re so sad for the celebration to end on March 31st, 2023. Magic Kingdom This magical celebration brought us merchandise, new shows and entertainment, and our favorite thing: FOOD! For the last two and a half years, we have spent time in the parks trying all of the 50th Anniversary Celebration snacks. We have tasted them all — the sweet and salty, the big and small, and we definitely found our favorites! 50th Medallion on Top While it makes sense that Disney would retire these snacks at the end of the 50th Celebration, we’re just not ready to let some of these snacks go! If you find yourself at Disney World before March 31st, make sure to try these snacks before they go! These are the six 50th Anniversary Celebration snacks that we just can’t imagine not being able to grab anymore! Disney, we might protest if you discontinue them! Okay, not actually, but we’ll be a little upset. Tropical Serenade We won’t make you scroll to the end for the best one. This is probably our favorite 50th Anniversary snack at Disney World. The Tropical Serenade from Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom is $6.99 and is the most heavenly combination of POG juice (pineapple, orange, and guava juice) and coconut soft-serve ice cream. The best part is that it’s topped with a pineapple upside-down cake pop. Come on, that’s like two desserts in one! Steal of a deal. The Tropical Serenade is a MUST! 50th Celebration Spring Rolls If you have visited Disney World in the past few years, you might have caught word of the legendary Cheeseburger Spring Rolls from the Spring Roll Cart in Magic Kingdom. Similar to those, the 50th Celebration Spring Rolls are delicious, and filled with Pastrami and Pepper Jack Cheese, and served with a Mustard Dipping Sauce. You can grab these for $9.50 and can even mix and match with a Cheeseburger Spring Roll so that you can try both! 50th Celebration Spring Rolls 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich This next snack takes us to Dino-Bites Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich consists of a scoop of vanilla ice cream smooshed between two house-made double chocolate chip cookies, all topped with glittery sprinkles and a 50th Anniversary medallion. You can grab this one for $6.99! Everything is covered in sprinkles! Snow White Cone We are back to Magic Kingdom for this one! The Snow White Cone can be found at Storybook Treats and consists of a giant swirl of lemon DOLE Whip in a blue cone. It’s topped with an adorable chocolate bird and a sugar bow! This one is $6.49 and so delicious. Snow White Cone Happy Haunts Milkshake Foolish Mortals, your time has come… To try one of our favorite desserts in Magic Kingdom! The Happy Haunts Milkshake can be found at Columbia Harbour House (across from The Haunted Mansion) for $7.99. This blackberry milkshake is topped with a purple chocolate-glazed donut that is covered in black sprinkles! We’d die for this milkshake. Okay, enough Haunted Mansion jokes. (Look at those straws! The Mansion wallpaper!) Happy Haunts Royal 50th Churro That brings us to our last snack: The Royal 50th Churro! You can grab this delicious treat from the Frontierland Churro Cart for $7. These delicious churros are rolled in strawberry sugar, drizzled with marshmallow cream, and topped with shimmer sprinkles. They also come with chocolate dipping sauce! Royal 50th Churros While we’re hoping that Disney will keep some version of these snacks on deck after March 31st, we’re mentally preparing ourselves to say goodbye, just in case! We’re super excited to see which Disney100 snacks will arrive at Disney World and whether or not they’ll be the same as the ones in Disneyland! If you want to get an idea of what snacks might be coming to Disney World, click the link below! Disney100 Snacks We’ve Seen At Disneyland Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you tried any of these snacks? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT: These 6 Popular Disney World Snacks Could Disappear on April 1st first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney CEO Bob Iger is good at a lot of things. He has a talent for acquisitions (as seen by Disney’s acquisition of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Fox during his first tenure as CEO) and is popular among many Disney fans. However, if you look at Iger’s weaknesses, choosing a successor seems to be at the top of the list. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images Iger struggled to choose a successor the first time he left the position of Disney’s CEO, ultimately selecting Bob Chapek to take his place. It was reported that Iger later regretted that decision, and Chapek left the position just a couple of short years later. Now, Iger is back at the top, and he’s facing a lot of pressure from the company’s Board of Directors to find another successor. Could one surprising candidate be at the top of his list? Charlie Gasparino of Fox Business reported that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is on the shortlist of candidates to replace Bob Iger as Disney’s CEO. ©Fox via Getty Images Although Disney has not confirmed the news, Gasparino stated that “the search to replace Disney CEO Bob Iger has officially started with a short list that includes some usual suspects and one out-of-the box candidate from the world of sports” (Fox cited “two people with direct knowledge of the matter”). Adam Silver is set to retire as the Commissioner of the National Basketball Association in two years, which would work out in terms of timing with the end of Bob Iger’s contract with Disney. Silver reportedly has “a long-standing relationship with both Iger and Disney,” having worked closely with Disney-owned ESPN. Silver also worked in entertainment prior to his role as NBA Commissioner, as the President of NBA Entertainment. ©Fox via Getty Images Although some investors have called for Disney to sell ESPN, the company does not seem to be interested in dropping the sports network. Considering the NBA Commissioner for the position of CEO seems to confirm that Disney intends to keep its relationship with ESPN. Silver has seen significant success in his current role, with the NBA experiencing increased profitability in ticket sales, merchandise sales, and networking deals. ©Fox via Getty Images Some other frontrunners for the position of Disney CEO apparently include Kevin Mayer, who is a former Disney executive and current CEO of Candle Media, and Dana Walden, who is currently Disney’s entertainment co-chair. Mayer was previously Disney’s chairman of the direct-to-consumer segment of the company, responsible for launching Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu+. He was also the CEO of TikTok for a short time. Walden has more experience in media and entertainment, having worked as the CEO of Fox Television Group. Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney Other possible candidates for the position include Alan Bergman (the other co-chair of entertainment, with Walden), Josh D’Amaro (chairman of parks and resorts), and Jimmy Pitaro (president of ESPN). Josh D’Amaro, Head of Disney Parks and Resorts Iger isn’t alone in his search for a successor. Mark Parker, who will be Disney’s next Chairman of the Walt Disney Company Board of Directors (following Susan Arnold’s departure) has been tasked with finding CEO Bob Iger’s replacement. Parker will head up “a newly created Succession Planning Committee of the Board, which will advise the Board on the CEO succession planning, including review of internal and external candidates.” ©Disney Iger commented on the change, sharing, “Mark Parker’s vision, incredible depth of experience and wise counsel have been invaluable to Disney, and I look forward to continuing working with him in his new role, along with our other directors, as we chart the future course for this amazing company.” ©Reuters | Disney CEO Bob Iger The “top priority” of the new Succession Planning Committee is to “identify and prepare a successful CEO successor, and that process has already begun.” It’s clear that Parker and the Board will be wasting no time when it comes to developing a plan, and they may have that shortlist already drafted. We’ll continue to watch for more updates on Iger’s quest to find a successor as Disney’s CEO. Check out these posts for more updates on Iger and Disney: Disney Employees Fight Back Against Iger’s New Rule Bob Iger Makes “Stark Reversal in Strategy” at Disney Why Is Disney CEO Bob Iger Obsessed with Zootopia? Disney CEO Bob Iger Comments on Bob Chapek Selection Keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney news! Click here to see Iger’s answer to a key questions about his future with Disney. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who do you think should replace Bob Iger when he leaves? Let us know in the comments. The post One “Out-of-the-Box Candidate” Could REPLACE Disney CEO Bob Iger first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney executives have been in the news since Bob Iger returned to Disney as CEO in November 2022. Cinderella Castle One of these executives is Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, who has commented on many of Disney’s recent changes. He shared that Disney is “constantly adapting” its business to create a “better experience for guests, and to build a foundation so we can introduce new stories and experiences in the future.” It looks like D’Amaro wants to get a closer look at the guest experience because we spotted him in Magic Kingdom! We were riding the PeopleMover when we saw Josh D’Amaro walking near Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. (which is currently closed for refurbishment). Josh D’Amaro sighting It is unknown exactly why he is in the park, but because of his location, it may have something to do with the upcoming TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction. It appears that he is with other Disney employees walking amongst the guests. Is he checking out TRON Lightcycle / Run? This is not uncommon for Disney executives to be in the park — we’ve spotted Josh D’Amaro and former CEO Bob Chapek before. We’ll continue to watch out for Disney executives or celebrities in the park, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! In the meantime, check out our video on Bob Iger’s stark changes announced for Disney. Josh D’Amaro Comments on Critical Disney Theme Park CHANGES Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever seen a Disney executive in a park before? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney Executive SPOTTED in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Almost three years after Disney World’s historic closure and reopening, things are finally starting to return to some semblance of normal. Chef Mickey’s We’ve seen more character meet and greets return to the parks. More restaurants are finally reopening. Some buffets are also returning to Disney World restaurants, including one at a very popular character dining experience. So we’re headed over to Disney’s Contemporary Resort to check out the returning buffet at Chef Mickey’s. As you may know, Chef Mickey’s is one of the most popular character dining experiences in Disney World. It’s a great way to meet some CORE Disney characters, but the restaurant was most previously serving meals family-style. Now, the restaurant has become a buffet again, so we’re going to check out breakfast and see what’s changed and how it stacks up. Atmosphere Dining at Chef Mickey’s comes with a view of the Monorail as it zooms through the Contemporary’s Main Tower, so you’ve already got a VERY cool atmosphere going on here. Inside Chef Mickey’s Once you step inside, you’ll be greeted with bright, vibrant colors in a space that can ONLY be described as “contemporary,” which is, obviously, appropriate for this restaurant. The space is also bright and airy and filled with natural sunlight. Seating is standard tables with chairs and booths. It’s kind of one big dining room, but it is divided into sections. You’ll find some fun artwork on the walls showcasing the stars of the show: Disney’s Fab Five. Inside Note that it CAN get a bit chaotic here, and it’s usually noisy. However, there are sections further in the back of the restaurant that may be a little more quiet and secluded, so you could request to sit in the back if that’s an issue for you. It can get noisy in here. When you arrive at the restaurant, you’ll check in by scanning a provided QR code. Once you do that, a host will take you to a second host stand. Time to Go! This second host will show you to your table. If you have any allergies, you can note that in your reservation, but also during the check-in process. In that case, you will be brought an allergy guide menu and a Disney chef will come over to help you out if you need it. Characters But you don’t come to Chef Mickey’s for the atmosphere, do you? No, you come to MEET those Fab Five characters! Four of the five characters walk around and will come to your table to interact with you. You’ll meet Donald… Our boy, Donald! …Pluto… He’s a good boy …Goofy… Goofy is such a goof! …and Minnie! We did notice that we didn’t see Minnie as much as the other characters, but we think that’s because she’s so popular. Also, quick note: you are asked to remain seated when the characters come to your table. Mickey, though, doesn’t come around to the tables. Once you’re done with your meal and you’ve paid, a Cast Member will stamp your receipt. As you leave, there will be a section where you can go meet Mickey. Once you’ve met him, your receipt gets a second stamp. Once you get to the front of the line, you can meet Mickey and pose for photos. MICKEY! There is a PhotoPass photographer here. You can either choose to have them take the photos with their cameras and purchase the photos later (or access them via Memory Maker), or the Cast Member will take a photo with your own personal phone or camera. Food and Drinks Okay, but what about the food? We’ve always heard that you go to Chef Mickey’s for the characters, NOT the food. So let’s see if that’s the case now. Breakfast costs $51 per adult and $33 per child. That includes some beverages, but you can also order specialty beverages, which we did. ©Disney If you order the Hot Chocolate for $4.99, you get to pick between multiple flavors: salted caramel, hazelnut, swiss chocolate, white chocolate, peppermint, almond, toasted marshmallow, pumpkin spice, and gingerbread. We opted for Toasted Marshmallow and it was VERY sweet, but delicious. Hot Chocolate We also got the Minnie Mouse Smoothie for $6.99. It’s a Frozen Minute Maid Strawberry Smoothie and Vanilla Smoothie topped with Whipped Cream and a White Chocolate Bow. This drink is so refreshing! The lemonade is mild and not SUPER tart, but that light lemon flavor pairs great with the strawberry smoothie. It’s also very creamy, and the addition of whipped cream on top just took it up a notch. This one would also be a kid-pleaser. Minnie Mouse Smoothie We filled up our plates and got to eating — and y’all, we were pleasantly surprised! The Mickey Waffles are a must — these were fresh and soft and just a little dense. Basically, the PERFECT Mickey Waffles. A Classic The French Toast Sticks offered up a nice cinnamon sugar flavor, but we found them to be a little tough. These Look Tasty! The Carved Pit Ham was delicious, juicy, and well-seasoned. We liked the tasty pineapple glaze on it. It gave this meat a nice sweet and salty flavor. And although Brisket isn’t necessarily our idea of breakfast food, it was GOOD. It has a great texture and is so juicy and tender, and yes, fatty (and we mean that in the best way possible). However, it was VERY salty, so keep that in mind, especially if you like to watch your salt intake. Carved pit ham and brisket All we can say about the Cheesy Potatoes is CHEESY POTATOES. Like that’s it, that’s the review. You know they’re good, right? The potatoes were cooked really well and managed to stay firm enough to hold their shape under ALL that cheese. This is our absolute favorite thing on the buffet and yes, you will want to go back for seconds (and nope, we won’t judge you for it). Cheesy potatoes ALL DAY LONG We also tried the Warm Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy. Okay, so the biscuits were soft and buttery, but we won’t say they’re as good as what your grandmother makes. The gravy, though, was surprisingly delicious. It was creamy and rich, with bits of tasty sausage. It wasn’t that super thick gravy either — it was on the thinner side, which we prefer. Biscuits and gravy with brisket and cheesy potatoes The Frittata was fluffy and light, but we didn’t think it had a lot of flavor. It was a little boring, but picky eaters might like this, although there are tomatoes on top, which could be a deal-breaker for some. We also tried a vegan option, the Tofu Scramble. This was another surprise. It had a lot of flavor, and the tofu had a texture that we liked — it was tender, but held together nicely. The spinach and peppers mixed in were delicious. The fake meat, though, was tough, and we honestly didn’t even think it was needed in the dish. Fritatta and Tofu scramble The Corned Beef Hash was full of flavorful peppers and onions, with just the right amount of seasoning. BUT we thought the potatoes in it could’ve been a little crispier. Corned Beef Hash So should you make an advance dining reservation for Chef Mickey’s? Nosh or Not Have dinner with the fab five if… You want guaranteed meetings with Disney’s most popular characters. A character dining experience is one of the easiest ways to meet multiple characters at once. You want a breakfast guaranteed to fill you up and satisfy every single member of your party. There is PLENTY of good food here and it’s all-you-care-to-enjoy. You have picky eaters in your party — there are plenty of options here to satisfy picky eaters, but there’s enough variety for everyone else in your group, too. Skip dinner with the fab five if… You’re on a budget. This character breakfast is NOT cheap and if you have a large party, it could easily add up to hundreds of dollars. You want a quieter meal. Even if you sit further from “the action,” it’s still a little noisy here and can be overwhelming at times. You don’t want to travel outside of the parks for meals. If you’re not staying at the Contemporary, you do have to consider how you’re getting to Chef Mickey’s and how much time it’s going to take, including valuable time you could be spending in the parks. Overall You just can’t beat meeting the Fab Five, even if meeting Mickey is a LITTLE less random here than it might be at another character meal (but you are guaranteed time with him). The characters are WHY you come to Chef Mickey’s, after all, and you’ll get plenty of time to make some beautiful memories with them. However, the food actually did surprise us. Not everything is a home run here, but there’s enough variety and tasty dishes to satisfy everyone. We honestly expected it to be much worse, especially after the amazing food we had when it was served family-style, but Chef Mickey’s seems to have upped its buffet game. 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. You also have to consider that you’re paying for the amazing location at the Contemporary, but if you do decide to make room in your budget for the experience, you will likely not be disappointed. Here Are ALL the current Character Meals 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. 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Is Disney’s Hollywood Studios the best park at Disney World? Daisy and Donald at Hollywood Studios Well, if you love old Hollywood, Star Wars, Toy Story, and The Twilight Zone, you might very well say “yes!” Whatever the case, we love wandering around Hollywood Studios and just taking it all in, visiting the shops, eating the food, and checking out the merchandise. So let’s see what’s new there, shall we? Hollywood Studios Food Updates Popcorn Carts The 100th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket we previously saw in Disneyland has made its way to Disney World! Finally! 100th anniversary popcorn bucket You can get it for $13.99. See more photos of this popcorn bucket Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Sunset Club Couture We found a new Minnie and Daisy Dress for Kids for $39.99. Minnie and Daisy We also found a Kid’s Walt Disney Cartoon Pals Long Sleeve Shirt. Cute kid’s shirt This shirt is $34.99. See How EMPTY Hollywood Studios Is During an After Hours Event The Dark Room There’s a new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster MagicBand+ for $44.99, along with… Let’s ROCK …a Pixar Fuzzy Characters MagicBand+ for $44.99… The fuzzy Pixar characters …a Star Wars Death Star Droid Pin for $17.99… Death Star Droid …a Star Wars Rebel Pilot pin for $17.99… Rebel Pilot …a Star Wars Imperial Pilot Pin for $17.99… Imperial Pilot …a Tiana MagicBand+ for $44.99… Princess Tiana! …Moana, Merida, Aurora, and Snow White Tea Party Pins for $19.99 each… New Tea Party Pins! …Oswald, Daisy, and Goofy Floating Down Main Street Pins for $19.99 each… Floating Down Main Street …a Her Universe Ms. Marvel Pin for $19.99… Kamala Khan …Elliot and Olaf Characters on Parade Pins for $19.99 each… Characters on Parade Pins …Merida and Jasmine Beautiful Floral Pins for $19.99 each… Beautiful Florals Pins …and an Oswald MagicBand. The Lucky Rabbit! This MagicBand+ is $44.99. COMPLETE LIST of What’s Available During After Hours Events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Keystone Clothiers Okay, here we found an Iron Man Shirt for $39.99… We love Iron-Man! …an Iron Man Hat for $49.99… Iron-Man Hat …a Power Icons Thanos Talking Action Figure for $34.99… The Mad Titan …a Power Icons Hulkbuster Talking Action Figure for $49.99… Hulkbuster! …a Women of Star Wars Mystery Pin Set for $17.99… Women of Star Wars …a Yellow Light-up Rey Lightsaber for $39.99… Yellow Lightsaber …and a Purple Light-Up Light Saber. This lightsaber is also $39.99. RECIPE: Try This A 7-Step Star Wars Yoda Punch! Once Upon A Time How cute are these Minnie Mouse Sandals for $29.99? So cute with those bows We also love this new Mickey & Co. Cardigan for $79.99. Who can resist a nice cardigan? A Mickey cardigan! You can also get a Minnie Mouse Sweater Vest for $59.99. Minnie! PLUS we found some new Ariel gear! There’s a cute Flounder Button-Up Shirt For Kids for $79.99… It’s got Flounder all over it! …a Little Mermaid Long Tank for Kids for $34.99… Long tank for kids …and a Little Mermaid Stationary Kit! Ariel and Sebastian The stationary kit is $24.99. See Melissa McCarthy as the VILLAIN in Disney’s New Live Action ‘Little Mermaid’ Trailer Frozen Fractal Gifts We found a new Frozen Dress for kids with Anna and Elsa on it. The dress is $49.99. It’s so pretty You can also get a So Magical Princess Autograph Book with Pen! Time to get some princess autographs! The autograph book and pen set is $24.99. Is Genie+ Still Worth It in Disney World? Legends of Hollywood Donald’s nephews now have their own timepiece. It’s a Huey, Dewey, and Louie Watch for $54.99. Donald’s nephews! We also saw the Vera Bradley Disney100 Collection! There’s a Towel for $55… Love this pattern! …a Family Tote for $85… You could fit a lot of stuff in this! …a Tumbler for $25… Gotta’ stay hydrated …a Notebook for $20… Too pretty to write in! …and a Plush Throw. So cozy The throw is $75. See What NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Items Are Online Now Celebrity 5 & 10 We found a new Moana, Pua, and Hei Hei Glass for $14.99. Moana and her animal friends! We also found a Walt Disney World Mug for $16.99… Love this new Disney World mug …and a Disneyland 100th Anniversary Kid’s Shirt. Disneyland shirt, are you lost? The kid’s shirt is $34.99. Check Out The NEW Amazon-Exclusive Disney 100th Anniversary Items Now Available Mickey’s of Hollywood Easter is on the way, so we’re not surprised to find a Mickey Easter Bunny Plush for $29.99. Mickey Easter plush There’s a Minnie Easter Bunny Plush, too! It’s also $29.99. Minnie Easter plush! How about some fun Disney Critters Plates for $44.99? These plates are adorable Or what about a Disney Critters Bowl for $59.99? Great big bowl! If you’re all about that Park Life, you can get a Park Life Long Sleeve Shirt for $39.99. Park Life We also love these comfy-looking Walt Disney World Sweatpants for $49.99. Comfy pants Finally, we found a Disney Critters Hooded Jacket for Kids for $29.99. Here’s A Hollywood Studios Gluten-Free Ultimate Guide for 2023 Mouse About Town Mickey T-shirt Dress, $39.99 Travel Back in Time with New Mickey Ears in Disney World Resistance Supply Resistance flag, $39.99 Star Wars notebook, $24.99 Star Wars Millennium Falcon youth jacket $44.99 Star Wars resistance woven shirt $31.99 Star Wars Resistance brown long sleeve shirt, Resistance Supply, $49.99 DISNEY RECIPE: It Takes Less than 10 Minutes To Make an ICONIC ‘Star Wars’ Snack at Home Tattooine Traders The Autographed Star Wars Photo has been restocked. It’s signed by Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, and Mark Hamill! It’s $20,000. WE WANT THIS Other Star Wars clothes we found include Leggings for $49.99… Leggings …a Kid’s Tee for $34.99… Force Strong …and Kid’s Sweatpants. Sweatpants for kids The kid’s sweatpants are $29.99. Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy; Coaster Nominated for Awards Hollywood Studios Character Updates This is the way! The Mandalorian and Grogu are now meeting guests in Hollywood Studios! There he is!!! However, they have acquired QUITE a following, so expect crowds when they’re around. See more photos! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates We’re seeing SO much progress at Roundup Rodeo BBQ, which opens on March 23rd — that’s so soon! You can see the “Howdy Partners” greeting above the entrance now! It’s coming along! We can’t wait to visit this new restaurant and try all that new food! Here’s The FULL MENU for Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney World! Those are all the updates we have right now from Hollywood Studios, but stay tuned to DFB for more! When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing about Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: You Can Meet The Mandalorian AND GROGU Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A LOT is happening with Disney World food right now. That’s because the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival has officially kicked off, bringing some AMAZING food booths and snacks to the resort. The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival has kicked off! But we’re also celebrating Women’s History Month, which has also brought some new snacks to Disney World. PLUS St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, meaning we’ll see some new GREEN treats popping up soon. However, the biggest changes are happening on Disney World restaurant menus, so let’s get into those updates right now. 50th Anniversary Treats So many of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary treats have officially been taken off Disney World restaurant menus before the celebration officially ends on March 31st. So here’s what you’ll no longer be able to get: The EARidescent Sip-a-bration and Magical Beacon Cocktail have been removed from menus at: Singing Spirits Pool Bar at All-Star Music Silver Screen Spirits at All-Star Movies Banana Cabana Pool Bar at Caribbean Beach Drop-Off Pool Bar at Art of Animation Boatwright’s at Port Orleans – Riverside Scat Cat’s Lounge at Port Orleans – French Quarter Petals Pool Bar at Pop Century River Roost at Port Orleans – Riverside Muddy Rivers at Port Orleans – Riverside Mardi Gras at Port Orleans – French Quarter EARidescent Sip-a-bration The 50th Anniversary Macaron and 50th Anniversary Dessert have been removed from menus at: World Premiere Food Court at All-Star Movies Landscape of Flavors at Art of Animation Riverside Mill Food Court at Port Orleans – Riverside Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Port Orleans – French Quarter Everything POP! At Pop Century End Zone Food Court at All-Star Sports 50th Anniversary Dessert Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili in a Bread Boule has been removed from menus at: World Premiere Food Court at All-Star Movies Landscape of Flavors at Art of Animation Everything POP! At Pop Century Intermission Food Court at All-Star Music Walt’s Favorite Chili We expect to see even more of these treats going away soon, so if you have your heart set on trying a 50th anniversary snack BEFORE the month ends, you’ll need to do it quickly! Read our reviews of ALL the 50th anniversary snacks Magic Kingdom Cinderella’s Royal Table The princesses have returned to Cinderella’s Royal Table, but the prices for meals there have gone up. Breakfast for adults increased from $45 to $65 per person, while breakfast for children increased from $29 per person to $39 per person. Aurora at Cinderella’s Royal Table The price for dinner for adults increased from $67 per person to $79 per person, while dinner for children increased from $39 per person to $47 per person. Read our review Crystal Palace Here’s what changed at Crystal Palace on the Wine menu: REMOVED: Kunde Magnolia Lane Sauvingon Blanc ADDED: Indaba Sauvignon Blanc for $41 per bottle and $11 per glass Mimosa increased from $13.50 to $14 Mimosa Those are the only changes here, though. Read a recent review Disney’s Contemporary Resort Chef Mickey’s The buffet has returned to Chef Mickey’s, and along with that, the restaurant has also seen a price increase. When the restaurant was serving meals family style, the price for adults was $45 for breakfast and $60 for dinner. Now, breakfast is $51 per adult and dinner is $62. Chef Mickey’s The price for children used to be $29 for breakfast and $38 for dinner. The price for children is now $33 for breakfast and $39 for dinner. Read a recent review! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Barefoot Pool Bar Some food menu items have changed at Barefoot Pool Bar: Oasis Salad decreased from $10.29 to $9.99 Oasis Salad with Grilled Chicken decreased from $12.29 to $11.99 Barefoot Pool Bar Here’s what changed under Beers: REMOVED: Modelo Especial, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Concrete Beach Havana Lager, Blue Point Imperial Sunshine Blonde Ale, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, SweetWater 420 Extra Pale Ale, Goose Island IPA, and Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo Under Wine: the King Estate Pinot Gris decreased from $14 to $13 per glass Check out a review of Barefoot Pool Bar! Disney’s All-Star Resorts The following new dessert is available at World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort: Mickey Simple and Sweet Cheesecake — Classic Cheesecake with a Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Base, Buttercream, and Chocolate Decor for $5.99 All-Star Movies This dessert is also available at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort and Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort. Read a Review! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork The breakfast menu at Roaring Fork has changed: Mickey-shaped Waffles increased from $8.99 to $10.49. Roaring Fork That’s the only change here, though. Read a recent review of Roaring Fork Disney Springs T-Rex A LOT of changes happened to the menu at T-Rex. Here’s what changed under Appetizers: Supersaurus Sampler increased from $32.49 to $32.99 and option to add St. Louis-style Pork Spareribs increased from $10.99 to $11.99 Mozzarella Sticks increased from $13.99 to $14.49 Cheesy Skillet Meatballs increased from $16.49 to $16.99 Supersaurus Sampler Here’s what changed under Soups and Salads: Cobb Salad increased from $22.99 to $23.99 Caesar-saurus Salad increased from $18.99 to $19.99 Caesar-saurus Salad with Chicken increased from $22.99 to $23.99 Caesar-saurus Salad with Shrimp increased from $24.99 to $25.99 Grain Bowl increased from $21.49 to $22.49 Grain Bowl with Chicken increased from $25.49 to $26.49 Grain Bowl with Shrimp increased from $27.49 to $28.49 T-REX Here’s what changed under Burgers and Sandwiches: Megasaurus Burger increased from $23.99 to $24.49 Beyond Burger increased from $22.99 to $23.99 Paleozoic Chicken Sandwich increased from $21.99 to $22.49 Here’s what we saw under Seafood: Sunset Isle Salmon increased from $31.99 to $33.49 Crustacean Trio increased from $32.99 to $33.49 T-Rex Atmosphere Here are the changes under Pasta: Mushroom Ravioli increased from $26.49 to $26.99 Mushroom Ravioli with Chicken increased from $29.49 to $30.99 Mushroom Ravioli with Shrimp increased from $30.49 to $32.99 Prehistoric Pasta increased from $22.99 to $23.99 Prehistoric Pasta with Chicken increased from $25.99 to $27.99 Prehistoric Pasta with Shrimp increased from $26.99 to $29.99 Prehistoric Pasta with Chicken The Carnivores section has also changed: Boneyard Buffet increased from $32.99 to $34.49 Mes-O-Bones increased from $28.99 to $30.99 New York Strip increased from $41.99 to $43.99 Triassic Trio increased from $33.99 to $34.99 Tuscan Chicken increased from $26.49 to $26.99 Triassic Trio ©T-Rex Cafe The following has changed under Desserts: Cosmic Key Lime Pie increased from $12.99 to $13.99 Chocolate Extinction (For Four) increased from $22.99 to $23.99 Cheesecake increased from $12.99 to $13.99 Read a review of T-Rex Rainforest Cafe Ranforest Cafe and its Lava Lounge had the following changes, starting with Appetizers: Awesome Appetizer Adventure increased from $23.99 to $24.99 Mozzarella Flatbread with Arugula and Pepperoni Flatbreadincreased from $15.99 to $16.49 Awesome Appetizer Adventure Here’s what changed under Soups and Salads: Big Island Caesar Salad increased from $18.99 to $19.99 Big Islander Chicken Caesar Salad increased from $22.99 to $23,99 Big Islander Shrimp Caesar Salad increased from $23.99 to $25.99 Volcanic Cobb Salad increased from $22.99 to $23.99 Ancient Grain Bowl increased from $17.99 to $19.99 Ancient Grain Bowl with Chicken increased from $21.99 to $23.99 Ancient Grain Bowl with Shrimp increased from $22.99 to $25.99 China Island Chicken Salad increased from $22.49 to $23.99 Rainforest Cafe Here’s what changed under Seafood: Taste of the Islands increased from $32.99 to $34.49 Caribbean Coconut Fried Shrimp increased from $26.99 to $27.99 Shrimp Tacos increased from $23.99 to $24.49 Blackened Fish Tacos increased from $21.99 to $22.49 Aloha Salmon & Shrimp increased from $31.99 to $33.99 Coconut Shrimp Here’s what was updated under Burgers and Sandwiches: Iggy’s Piggy Sandwich increased from $21.99 to $22.49 Beyond Burger increased from $22.99 to $23.49 Jungle Turkey Wrap increased from $18.99 to $19.49 Here’s what changed under Beef, Pork, and Chicken: Primal Steak increased from $41.99 to $43.49 Mojo Bones increased from $28.99 to $29.99 Korean Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken increased from $25.99 to $26.49 Jungle Steak and Shrimp increased from $36.99 to $37.99 Top Sirloin increased from $31.99 to $32.99 Ribs, Steak & Shrimp Trio increased from $38.99 to $39.99 Ribs, Steak, and Shrimp Trio Here’s what changed under Pasta: Creole Mac & Cheese increased from $21.99 to $22.99 ADDED: Anaconda Pasta with Shrimp — Gluten sensitive pasta, local garden vegetables, mushrooms, basil, shaved parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, white wine tomato sauce for $27.99 Under Add-Ons, St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs increased from $10.99 to $11.99 Rainforest Cafe Here are the changes under Desserts: Sparkling Volcano (For Four) increased from $20.99 to $21.49 Tribal Cheesecake increased from $12.99 to $13.99 Key Lime Pie increased from $12.99 to $13.99 Read our most recent review If you plan on dining at a Disney World restaurant soon and have your heart set on a specific food or drink item, be sure to check menus BEFORE your visit. You can do that on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also continue to keep you updated on menu changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite 50th anniversary treat? Let us know in the comments! 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We’ve got good news for Dapper Day fans! Holiday Dapper Dans We love seeing Disney guests go all out for Dapper Days in the parks. We’ve got a schedule of some of 2023’s Dapper Days, and this spring’s Disney World event will be paired with a special spring pop-up shop! From April 26th-30th this spring, you can shop the new Dapper Day spring collection in EPCOT’s American Adventure Pavilion! @baxterandcodedesign and @somethingkindamagic from December 2022 Dapper Day The outdoor kiosk will be across from the American Gardens Theater. If you’re looking to participate in Dapper Day yourself, Saturday, April 29th will be Dapper Day in EPCOT, while you can celebrate in Magic Kingdom on Sunday, April 30th. Dapper Day Group in Hollywood Studios (2022) There are usually two Dapper Days per year in the Disney parks, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB to find out about future Dapper Days and pop-up shops! Check out these 25 days to consider when planning your 2023 Disney World trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your go-to outfit for a Dapper Day event? Tell us about it in the comments! The post A Dapper Day Pop-Up Shop is Coming to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Splash Mountain closed its doors for good in Disney World back in January. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction The ride is now being turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in both Disney World and Disneyland (although Splash Mountain has yet to close in Disneyland). This also means that Splash Mountain merchandise is disappearing from the parks, and there are only TWO places left you can grab a Splash Mountain pressed penny in Magic Kingdom! There are multiple Pressed Penny machines you can find around all the Disney World parks, and some of them contained Splash Mountain-themed pressed pennies. Former Splash Mountain ride vehicle moat There are now only two of these Splash Mountain pressed penny machines left. One of them is located near the former Splash Mountain/now Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride… Pressed Penny machine near Tiana’s Bayou Adventure …and one near Country Bear Jamboree! We’ve seen other Splash Mountain pressed penny machines go away, so if you’re looking to grab some of the last Splash Mountain merch available, we suggest grabbing some ASAP! Construction is in full swing! If you’re still looking for Splash Mountain merch, be sure to check out our DFB-exclusive Briar Patch Band graphic T! DFB Exclusive! We’ve also got a new Tiana-inspired design! NEW Tiana shirts! Check out all our DFB Exclusive Merch here! We’re keeping a close eye on all the latest Tiana’s Bayou Adventure construction updates, so stay tuned to DFB! This is the one thing that might be different when Splash Mountain closes in Disneyland! 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 Splash Mountain merchandise? Tell us in the comments below! The post The LAST Place To Get a Splash Mountain Souvenir in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Loungefly bags are SUCH a thing right now — and we are here for it! So Many Disney Bags We love that we can get cute bags and backpacks representing our favorite Disney movies and characters, like Orange Bird, Stitch, Up, Tinker Bell, and more! Well, some new Loungefly bags just dropped for fans of The Little Mermaid, but you can only get them on Amazon! The new Loungefly Little Mermaid Backpack features Ariel, as well as King Triton, Flounder, Sebastian, Ursula, and Flotsam and Jetsam! ©Amazon The “Under The Sea” graphics extend to the sides of the bag, too. It’s really giving us those ocean vibes! ©Amazon The inside lining fabric has a fun print of Ariel and all her friends. ©Amazon The back has Prince Eric and Max! ©Amazon This bag is available now for $90. Remember — you can ONLY get it on Amazon! Buy The Little Mermaid Backpack! There’s also a matching Loungefly Little Mermaid Wallet. Ariel is on the front! ©Amazon Her best friends, Flounder and Sebastian, are on the back! ©Amazon Inside are plenty of slots for all your ID and cards. ©Amazon The wallet is available for $40. Buy The Little Mermaid Wallet Looking for even more Disney merchandise on Amazon? Here’s our list of the best Amazon deals we’ve found recently! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! HIDE Your Wallet! All the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise Is 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 grabbing this bag and/or wallet? Let us know in the comments! The post The NEW Disney Loungefly Bag You Can ONLY Get On Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to EPCOT! EPCOT The Flower and Garden Festival is currently happening in the park and will be around until July 5th. We’ve already tried everything at the festival and have our best-of-the-fest list ready so you know what to grab when you visit. But there’s so much else happening in the parks too — come with us to check it all out! EPCOT Food Updates As we mentioned earlier, the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is in full swing in the park, meaning there are TONS of different food items to try! Check out our recent video! You can see EVERYTHING that we tried in one place by checking out our recent YouTube video too. Check out our video here! In other food news, we noticed that the snack cart near Mission: SPACE is currently behind some walls. What’s going on over here? We also tried the new Cold Fudge Funnel Cake for Women’s History Month at the Funnel Cake Stand! Cold Fudge Funnel Cake There’s also a new Earl Grey Sponge Cake at Sunshine Seasons for Women’s History Month as well! Earl Grey Sponge Cake You can check out our full review of both of these snacks below! Read our full review of the Cold Fudge Funnel Cake here! Read our full review of the Earl Gray Sponge Cake here! EPCOT Construction Updates Although the festival has started, we noticed that the Butterfly Garden is still under construction. Butterfly Garden behind a scrim We’ve also got some updated photos of the construction walls in Mitsukoshi in the Japan Pavilion. Walls are still up The Maple Popcorn Stand in the Canada Pavilion is also sporting a new look! We like it! Progress is coming along very well over at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana! More specifically, it looks like some new stones have been placed where they’re currently building. New stones! Over at Communicore Hall, we noticed some new tent-like structures. While it’s not totally clear what they’re for just yet, we love seeing any progress in this area. See those tents far off in the distance? And lastly, over in the Eve parking lot, the paving is almost complete! Paving is almost done! And now it’s time for merchandise! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop nuiMO fans will be excited to see the Captain Marvel nuiMO Outfit for $12.99… Captain Marvel nuiMO Outfit …and the Black Panther nuiMO Outfit for $12.99! Black Panther nuiMO Outfit We also spotted a new ILY Elsa Accessories Robe for $16.99. ILY Elsa Accessories Robe You can also grab a 2023 Parks, Pals, and Me Photo Album for $24.99. 2023 Parks, Pals, and Me Photo Album We also spotted a cool new Steamboat Willie Musical Boat for $49.99! Steamboat Willie Musical Boat There’s also some new Dooney’s merchandise, like the Snow White Dooney & Bourke Tote for $298… Snow White Dooney & Bourke Tote …the Snow White Dooney & Bourke Satchel for $298… Snow White Dooney & Bourke Satchel …and the Snow White Dooney & Bourke Crossbody for $228! Snow White Dooney & Bourke Crossbody We also found a Spreadin’ The Sunshine Orange Bird Pin for $19.99. Spreadin’ The Sunshine Orange Bird Pin Gateway Gifts Over at Gateway Gifts, we spotted the Copper Retro Mickey and Minnie Tumbler for $27.99… Copper Retro Mickey and Minnie Tumbler …and the Mickey WDW 71 Bottle for $39.99. Mickey WDW 71 Bottle International Gateway Pin Cart We found a new Disney Food Truck Mystery Pin Pouch here for $34.99! Disney Food Truck Mystery Pin Pouch World Traveler You can also grab some Flower & Garden Stakes for $24.99! Flower & Garden Stakes Disney Traders Here we found a Black Panther Kimoyo Bead Glow Bracelet for $16.99… Black Panther Kimoyo Bead Glow Bracelet …and a Miles Morales Spider-Man Costume for $59.99. Miles Morales Spider-Man Costume Basin Festival Shop There’s some Orange Bird Body Butter you can grab here for $14.99! Orange Bird Body Butter Kunstarbeit Kristall Lastly, you can grab the wildly expensive Beacon of Magic Spaceship Earth Crystal Statue that costs, literally, $99,000! Beacon of Magic Spaceship Earth Crystal Statue And that’s everything new in EPCOT! Have you seen our NEW exclusive Flower and Garden Festival shirts?! Get ready for Flower and Garden fest with these new shirts! You can pick one up here! And be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! See where you can get a free upgrade in EPCOT right here! 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! 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There are SO many great places to eat in Orlando, and we’re not just talking in Disney World. ©Jack in the Box For those who love fast food, there’s way more than just McDonald’s, too. A few new fast food joints have opened in Orlando recently, including Portillo’s and White Castle. Now, though, ANOTHER fast food joint is coming to the area: Jack in the Box! According to ClickOrlando.com, Jack in the Box has announced it has a new franchisee that will bring new restaurants to both Arkansas and Central Florida, including the Orlando area. Jack in the Box has not had a store in Florida in over 30 years, so if anyone’s been craving it, you’ll be able to satisfy those cravings soon! ©Jack in the Box The fast food chain is known for its diverse menu that features everything from burgers to tacos. It currently has 2,180 locations in 21 states. But it’s looking to expand further. In a statement, the company said, “Jack in the Box completed a strategic market plan that shows approximately 60 trade area opportunities in the Orlando market.” ©Jack in the Box “We are targeting Orlando because of the market growth, the attractive demographic, and psychographic profiles that match our core customer and the prominence of having units in the core Florida market,” Jack in the Box said. So you may soon have a NEW option for when those fast food cravings hit when you’re in the Orlando area. However, Jack in the Box has not said exactly WHERE the new restaurants will be or when they’ll open, so we’ll keep an eye on things and let you know if any are being built near Disney World! Stay tuned to DFB for more! PHOTOS! Get A Look At The NEW White Castle Near 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. What do you think? Would you check out a Jack in the Box in Orlando? Let us know in the comments! The post Another POPULAR Fast Food Chain Is Coming To Orlando! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

March is Women’s History Month. How are YOU celebrating? Women’s History Month in Disney Springs Disney World is celebrating BIG with some new eats! That’s not all, though, we also got to meet a NEW character in Disney World. PLUS a coffee shop is celebrating some of Disney’s strongest women in a more unique way — on the top of coffee drinks! Did you know that Joffrey’s at The Landing in Disney Springs does latte art? You can order a latte there and get one of your favorite Disney characters as latte art. You can even get YOUR OWN FACE as latte art — how cool is that? 50th Anniversary Coffee Art However, for the month of March, Joffrey’s is celebrating Women’s History Month by offering Disney princess latte art, and two princesses will be the star on the tops of guests’ coffee all month long. You can choose between Pocahontas (WITH MEEKO!)… Pocahontas and Meeko …or Ariel with Flounder! Ariel The art is only available on certain drinks (aka lattes), and it costs an extra 50 cents, which is NOTHING when you consider that you’ll get a coffee with its own work of art on it! Take a look at the Merida art they did last year for Women’s History Month! SO cool! ©Joffrey’s So head on over to Disney Springs before the month is over! You’ll also find some other treats there, like the Ahsoka Pop at Amorette’s Patisserie, Grandma’s Beef Tips & Gravy at The Polite Pig, Nona’s Homestyle Meatballs at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, and more! These treats will only be around until March 31st, though, so hurry! We’re all about Disney FOOD here at DFB. We even wrote the book on it! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining in an ebook format you can easily download to your tablet or smartphone. Use code WDW2023 to save 25% on the cover price! Here’s The Ultimate Guide to the Best Coffee in EPCOT Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Joffrey’s in Disney Springs? Did you get a drink with latte art? Let us know what you thought about it in the comments! The post If You Love Coffee, Don't Miss This Limited-Time Latte Art in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been warning you about the Spring Break crowds expected in Disney World, but we’ve also noted that they haven’t descended on Orlando yet! The crowds DO seem a bit sparse in the Magic Kingdom this afternoon! But something weird is going on today! Remember having “opposite day” in school — where maybe you wore your pants backwards or your shoes on the wrong feet? Well, it’s feeling a bit like a topsy-turvy day in Disney World with wait times. In the middle of the afternoon — a time when wait times sometimes reach their peak for the day — many rides have waits of 10 minutes or less. And the wait for Rise of the Resistance, which even on less crowded days sees waits of 180 minutes or more, is just 50 minutes! The wait for Rise of the Resistance is JUST 50 minutes! We’re not talking about the wait for an Individual Lightning Lane — we’re talking standby! Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane Meanwhile, Disney World rides that typically have much shorter wait times are seeing longer standby waits. Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run currently has a 90-minute standby line! Millenium Falcon with a longer wait time than Rise? Whut? Over in Magic Kingdom, we saw the wait time for Jungle Cruise as low as 40 minutes. The Jungle Cruise standby wait is 40 minutes this afternoon. Over in EPCOT, where the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is open for its first weekend, wait times are looking a bit less off-kilter. The current wait time for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is 55 minutes, and if you want to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind without a virtual queue spot, the wait is MORE than 3 hours right now. EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival It’s an absolutely beautiful day in Central Florida, so if you’re one of the lucky ones experiencing this “weird” day in Disney World, congratulations! We’re sure it’s going to be one of those days you’ll always remember. And if you COULD be in Disney World today, but you aren’t, why not? This is one of those days when you can definitely get to the parks later and get on several rides without needing Genie+. We know that planning a Disney World trip is A LOT. And this Genie+ thing can be so confusing – which is why we bring you posts like this so often! But we’ve also put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you all of the info you need, all in one place! Use code WDW2023 for 25% off our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. You can take our DFB Guide with you! Keep following DFB for the latest Disney World info! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Have you ever been to Disney World when it wasn’t busy? Tell us in the comments! The post Something WEIRD Is Happening in Disney World Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spring has officially sprung in Disney World, with the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival having just kicked off. The Flower & Garden Festival is here Everywhere you look in EPCOT you’ll find gorgeous floral topiaries and a ton of delicious FOOD! But, did this festival bring crowds and long wait times along with it? We’re taking a look at Genie+ data to find out! The chaos of Presidents’ Day Weekend and the runDisney Princess Half Marathon have finally come to an end. This perfect storm of events brought about the very first instance of Genie+ selling out in Disney World — and then it happened again! Since then, the crowds have dissipated a bit, but with the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival now here and spring break on its way, does it still make sense to buy Genie+? Let’s find out! Disney Genie+ After selling out and reaching record-high prices last week, Genie+ hasn’t appeared to be quite as popular with guests — at least not if we’re measuring by price and demand! After Presidents’ Day, the price went back down to $22 from $29, and that’s where it stayed until the weekend rolled around. But, all the Individual Lightning Lanes still sold out pretty early in the day on February 21st and 22nd. Lightning Lane at Kali River Rapids On Saturday, February 25th, the price for Genie+ was $20 per ticket, and we didn’t see anything sell out until later in the day when Rise of the Resistance was no longer available. Genie+ remained at $20 per ticket through the weekend, and as of 9:15AM on Sunday, February 26th, no Individual Lightning Lanes had sold out yet. Lightning Lane at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train It wasn’t until March 3rd that we saw the price rise again to $22 per ticket — and with warmer weather creeping in, we could start to see those prices creep up as well. Not only that, but there were quite a few Lightning Lanes sold out by 3PM including Frozen Ever After, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Test Track, Slinky Dog, and a few meet and greets. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane Many schools across the United States are preparing for spring break, and that often brings heavy crowds to the parks. Since Genie+ is demand-based, the more people Disney anticipates will be in the parks and purchasing the service, the higher the price goes. Now that we’ve seen Genie+ sell out in Disney World and know it’s possible, it’s probably a good idea to purchase it early in the day if you think you might want to use it! Lightning Lane sign for Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios And, since we’re on the hunt for crowd updates, wait times, and Genie+ info, we’ll keep you updated on whether or not you might need it on your next trip — so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click Here for a Full History of Genie+ Pricing in Disney World 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! Are you heading to Disney World for the Flower & Garden Festival? Let us know in the comments. The post Is Genie+ Still Worth It in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article