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Ice cream at Disney undeniably tastes better. We can’t explain it — it just does! It must be all the magic in the air. Swirls on the Water Swirls On The Water is a popular ice cream spot in Disney Springs — and for good reason! Here, you can grab DOLE Whip Soft Serve treats, swirled to perfection with unique flavors. Swirls On The Water is bringing us a NEW treat this month, and we think it’ll bring some luck. You can get the Shamrock Cone from Swirls On The Water in Disney Springs for the month of March! This treat features mint and chocolate soft serve swirled to perfection — all in a black vanilla waffle cone. You can get this treat for $6.49. The green sprinkles add a nice touch! Now, all we’re missing is a pot of gold. Our first impression was that this ice cream cone is huge! The mint ice cream had a good, sweet minty flavor without tasting like toothpaste. The chocolate ice cream isn’t the best we’ve ever had (it’s not as creamy as we’d like), but the mint flavor is DELICIOUS and makes up for it. The cone complemented the ice cream perfectly — and even tasted a bit like Oreos. Shamrock Cone If you love chocolate and mint, this ice cream is for you! However, if you’re not a fan of mint or are particular about ice cream texture, this may be a skip. Will you be trying this treat? Seasonal treats pop up all the time in Disney World, and you’ll want to grab them while you can! We’ve seen lots of lucky desserts in the parks recently that we think you should try. Click the link below to see some new eats we’ve spotted recently. Oh, and don’t forget to follow along for more Disney-related news! Click here for more springtime treats at Disney! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying this ice cream? Let us know in the comments! The post There's a New Treat in Disney Springs, but You'll Have to HURRY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re reading this hungry, BE WARNED. Disney California Adventure After reading this post, you might feel the need to book a Disneyland trip ASAP. The 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially begun at Disneyland Resort and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through April 25th, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Wondering just what you can eat at the Avocado Time booth? Well, we’ve checked it out and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at the Avocado Time booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. There are 3 NEW menu items this year, which include two new snacks and one new non-alcoholic beverage! Avocado Time Now that we’ve taken a quick look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the NEW Impossible Nacho Mac & Cheese. This is cheddar mac & cheese featuring Seasoned Impossible Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Olives, Jalapeños, and Guacamole. This was $7. Nacho Mac & Cheese Going into this dish, we were a little unsure of how it would all mix together. It’s a lot of different ingredients all combined into one dish. But…it totally works! The mix of flavors and textures is really fun, and the Impossible meat is seasoned well. Our reporter who tried this fully admitted that they’re not an olive fan, but it’s easy enough to pick around those, so don’t let that scare you off. Truly, the dish is great. The portion size of the guacamole is generous and the portion size of the dish as a whole is really good for the $7 price. YUM! Next, we tried the NEW Impossible Al Pastor Taco. It is an Al Pastor Taco featuring Impossible Pork with Grilled Pineapple and Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce. This is $7.25. Unfortunately, this did not wow us as much as the mac and cheese. For starters, the taco is TINY for the price. That’s a Small Taco! But on top of the small size, it just tastes…fine. Nothing really jumps out flavor-wise. Now, we won’t deny that this IS a good vegetarian/vegan item (it is a plant-based dish), but unfortunately we don’t think it’s something that’ll blow your mind and it’s pricey for the size. Buy or Skip? Now on to the drinks! Drinks In terms of drinks at this booth, we got the NEW (non-alcoholic) Blackberry-Lavender Lemonade. The drink features Blackberry Purée and Syrup, Lavender Syrup, Pineapple & Lemon Juices, garnished with a Lemon Wheel. You can get this for $6.50. This is a truly divisive drink. Our Drink One of our reporters who tried this really liked it. But the other felt that it tasted like a perfume your grandma might wear — not exactly something you’d want to drink! Where you’ll stand on the debate will definitely depend on your taste buds, but just be warned that the flavors in this one can be…less than appealing to some. The Drink You can also add a Red Grapes or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm added to your drink for $6.25. You can see the green grapes in our drink above and the purple grapes below. Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm 2022 And that’s it from this booth! OVERALL Overall, the Avocado Time booth is a bit of a mix. The Nacho Mac & Cheese is a winner in our book with a big portion size and an awesome mix of flavors and textures. The taco, on the other hand, is just ok and very small for the price. And the drink here is something you’ll either love or hate, so it’s a bit of a risk to order. Still, if you like the sound of these items, you might want to add Avocado Time to your list of booths to visit. That’s it for this booth, but there’s more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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They say dogs are man’s best friend. ©MCO Airport Not only are they wonderful companions (who may or may not take up all of the couch space!) but they can also serve as special officers who keep us safe. Over at Orlando International Airport, they are welcoming two new four-legged staff members! The airport’s security team has added two new recruits named Bella and Beau and they look ready to take on the job! Both pups have earned their certification allowing them to aide airport security. If you see these pups around the airport you may be tempted to ask for a pet, but you’ll have to fight the urge; they have a very important job to do and need to stay focused! However, sometimes Orlando International does bring therapy dogs for travelers to spend time with, so keep your eye out for those events. Orlando International Airport Another new addition on its way to Orlando International is the Brightline Train! This new service will connect the airport to South Florida, providing a direct route for travelers. You can read more about this upcoming route here. Stay tuned to our site for more updates! NEWS: Orlando Airport Gets $69 Million for Expansion Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Comment below your preferred method of travel for a Disney World trip! The post These Are Our New Favorite Staff Members at the Orlando Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A hot summer day at Disney World isn’t complete until you’ve had at least one ice cream. And let’s face it, isn’t it almost always summer in Orlando? Salt and Straw in Disney Springs A fan-favorite ice cream spot at Disney World is Salt and Straw in Disney Springs. Salt and Straw is known for pushing things to the limit when it comes to experimenting with ice cream flavors. They’re also known to do seasonal series of ice cream flavors that you can only get for a limited time. People RAVE about their cereal-flavored ice cream that comes around each spring. Salt and Straw shared that the ‘Cereal-sly Delicious Series’ would be RETURNING in stores and online for a limited time! You can get your fix of cereal ice cream starting TOMORROW, March 4th, 2023. Among the flavors joining the lineup are Pots of Gold n Rainbows, featuring Lucky Charms! ©Salt and Straw Looking for something with more of a fruity flavor? You can get Cornflake Cookies With Marionberry Jam! ©Salt and Straw This one is for the peanut butter lovers! Peanut Butter Brownie Cereal Puffs is also available. ©Salt and Straw Rum Custard With Raisin Shortbread and Bran Butter is another solid addition! ©Salt and Straw Looking for vegan options? You can get the OffLimits Zombie With Coconut and Pandan! ©Salt and Straw These ice cream flavors sound delicious. Does cereal ice cream mean we can have ice cream for breakfast? Salt and Straw If you’re wanting to try out these amazing-sounding treats, head to Salt and Straw in Disney Springs this month! We’re always on the lookout for more Disney snacks that we think you guys should try, so stay tuned for more. Plus, if you’re looking for some Disney Springs recommendations, click the link below! Click here for more eats at Disney Springs Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying any of these cereal ice creams? Let us know in the comments! The post Does This Disney Treat Mean We Can Have Ice Cream for Breakfast? 😮 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When we’re hankering for something sweet, we often turn to Gideon’s Bakehouse. Gideon’s Bakehouse cookie! You’ll often see long lines stretching out the front door of this Disney Springs spot, and for good reason! They are well-known for their mega-cookies but also serve up slices of cake and unique flavors of cold brew. For a limited time, they’re offering a FREE topping to make your desserts extra sweet! Gideon’s has two “Hot Cookie Hours” each day from 2-3PM and 7-8PM when guests can enjoy fresh out-of-the-oven cookies topped with a scoop of ice cream. The cold ice cream is the perfect companion to the warm cookies and they’re a crowd favorite. Hot Cookie Hour! Sound tasty? Well they’re now upping the ante by giving you the option of adding a sprinkle of peanut M&M’s totally FREE! We think our heads are going to explode from all of the tasty combinations that are now possible. © Gideon’s Bakehouse This special addition will only be available while supplies last and can only be enjoyed at the Gideon’s Bakehouse location in Disney Springs. Head over there to grab yours before they’re gone! Before you go, be sure to check out our latest Gideon’s reviews, including the Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookie and Pipistrello’s Nitro Cold Brew, which features dark chocolate and cinnamon flavoring. Happy eating! The Definitive List of the BEST Desserts in Disney Springs! 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! What Gideon’s cookie has been your favorite so far? Comment below! The post Gideon's Bakehouse Announces NEW ADDITION to Hot Cookie Hour in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

CAUTION: Don’t read this on an empty stomach! Garlic Kissed 2023 Marketplace Booth The 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially begun at Disneyland Resort and we’re checking it ALL out. From now through April 25th, you can dine on some tasty eats and drinks, watch unique entertainment, and much more. If you’re wondering just what you can eat at the Garlic Kissed booth, we’ve checked it out and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at the Garlic Kissed booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. There are two returning eats, but two new drinks here too! 2023 Garlic Kissed Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the ever-popular Carbonara Mac and Cheese for $8.50. This is one we’ve had in the past but we continue to come back to it because it’s just that good! It was cheesy, crunchy, rich, and had tons of flavor thanks to the garlic and the bacon. If you’re a mac and cheese aficionado or just can’t get enough garlic, give this one a try. Mac & Cheeeeeeese! We also grabbed the Grilled Top Sirloin with roasted garlic-Gruyere smashed potatoes and black garlic chimichurri — that’s quite the mouthful! This is also a returning dish, but we didn’t find ourselves loving it as much this time around — it had a pretty spicy kick to it! If you’re a spice lover, you might find this one a hit. We did really enjoy the mashed potatoes! Grilled Top Sirloin with Roasted Garlic-Gruyère Smashed Potatoes and Black Garlic Chimichurri Let’s find out what you can whet your whistle with here. Drinks For drinks at this booth, we tried the NEW Guava Lychee Mule for $17. It’s made with Vodka, Guava Nectar, Ginger and Lychee Syrups, Lemon Juice, topped with Guava and Grapefruit Hard Cider, and garnished with a Lemon Wheel. This was super refreshing — we loved that it wasn’t too sweet and was more on the tart side. We tasted a lot more grapefruit than we did guava or lychee though. We’d definitely get this one again. Guava Lychee Mule We also got the NEW Raspberry Limoncello Ade for $16. It’s got Limoncello, grapefruit liqueur, house-made mint syrup, raspberry syrup, and lemon juice. If you like tropical drinks, this one is for you! It reminded us of Hawaiian Punch — it was pretty sugary and sweet and not too strong. Raspberry Limoncello Ade You can also pick up red or green grapes glow charms here for $6.25. OVERALL The Garlic Kissed booth typically doesn’t disappoint, and this year was no different! The mac and cheese was perfectly cheesy, the grilled sirloin wasn’t our personal favorite but would still make a tasty snack if you’re after some spice, and there are a few different cocktails here depending on what you’re looking for! Garlic Kissed That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting the Food & Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post Make Sure You Pack Breath Mints Before Trying These Disney Snacks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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WARNING: This post can make you BERRY hungry! 2023 Berry Patch Booth The 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially begun at Disneyland Resort and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through April 25th, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Wondering just what you can eat at the Berry Patch booth? Well, we’ve checked it out and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at the Berry Patch Booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. This year we are seeing one new food item with one returning and one new drink item! Berry Patch Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the NEW Kenny’s Family Cheesecake. This cheesecake is topped with mixed berry compote and available for $6.50. Kenny’s Family Cheesecake This was actually incredibly delicious, with a creamy and soft filling and a great crust. The berries inside are the perfect combination of tart and sweet. A really nice little dessert! Kenny’s Family Cheesecake Next, we tried a returning item — the Blueberry-Buttermilk Pie! This treat is also $6.50, and it’s probably our favorite thing from this booth. Blueberry Buttermilk Pie It had a TON of blueberries inside and it was sweet but not overwhelmingly so. The crust on this is yummy as well. Honestly, we recommend getting both the desserts here and taking on the “Berry Patch challenge” as we’ve dubbed it. Blueberry Buttermilk Pie But what about the drinks? Drinks In terms of drinks on this menu, we decided to check out the Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew. This NEW drink is a Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.® Mexico Origin Coffee, with maple, brown butter & demerara syrup, oat milk, and a blueberry sweet cream (made with cream, oat milk, vanilla syrup, blueberry syrup, and purée). This coffee is garnished with cinnamon-flavored cereal crumble and you can order it for $6.75. Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew Honestly, this was a smidge underwhelming. It was fine, but a berry and coffee combo is not the absolute best mix we’ve ever tried. However, it’s not super strong, so if you’re a cold brew fan then it might be worth a try. Look at all that cereal! So what did we think overall?! OVERALL Do NOT miss Berry Patch if you’re looking for some fruity, delicious desserts! We really loved the food we ate here, and the coffee could be a fun experiment if you like to step outside the box with your drinks. This would be a great booth for ending your day at the festival. We’ll continue to share more thoughts from the festival, so make sure to keep following along. We’ve got a lot more food and drinks to try! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What would be your must-try from the Berry Patch? Comment below! The post Are You BRAVE Enough to Try Disney’s New Blueberry Coffee?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re heading to Disney World in April, there are some key things you need to know. Airfare has been expensive lately! A new menu is set to hit California Grill, Narcoosee’s will reopen, TRON Lightcycle / Run will become available for fans to enjoy, and 2 fireworks shows will be CHANGING. But if you’ll be taking a plane to get to Disney, there’s another important thing you’ll need to consider — flight costs. Just how expensive are they? How much should you budget? Let’s break it all down. Our Method Every month, we look at upcoming flight costs to see just how much they’ve changed compared to previous months. Here are some key things to know about our process: We limit our search to flights from a few airports within the U.S. to Orlando International Airport (MCO) We don’t search for flights on every single possible airline Not all flight schedules are included in our analysis We try to stick to trips that leave on Thursday and return on Monday Orlando International Airport crowds For our April 2023 trip, we picked a trip that departed on April 13th and returned on April 17th. Why? Well, when we looked at the flights through Google Flights (for flights from JFK/LGA to MCO — which we typically use as our starting point) the starting prices were: April 6th-10th: from $222 round trip April 13th-17th: from $137 round trip April 20th-24th: from $95 round trip April 27th-May 1st: from $94 round trip ©Google Flights We picked the 13th-17th because it was neither the cheapest nor the most expensive set of dates. But keep in mind that the trips later in April do seem to be MUCH cheaper (at least in terms of a starting price) so you might want to shift those trip dates around! April could be an EXTREMELY busy time in Disney World, with Easter right at the start of the month (April 9th) and other big changes coming to the parks (as noted above), so you’ll want to come prepared for some crowds at least right at the start of the month. Main Street U.S.A. crowds Here are a few other things to note: Flight costs can change a lot depending on your travel dates, the airlines you choose, the airport you’ll be flying out of, etc. so just keep that in mind We used Google Flights to get our flight costs (except for Southwest flights) Prices may be different when you go to book your trip To calculate our “low” averages we searched for the least expensive departing flight and least expensive returning flight for each airline/airport We did the same thing for the “high” averages but looked for the most expensive flights The flight times, number of layovers, and other factors might not work for you Will You Be Traveling Soon? We chose “Wanna Get Away” tickets from Southwest Airlines (when possible) We tried to only pick flights that arrive on the same day as their departure (no overnight trips when possible!) All prices are for roundtrip flights for 1 person Okay, now let’s look at those April flight costs! New York (JFK or LaGuardia) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $242.96 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $404.96 from LGA Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $398 from JFK Most expensive combination of flights: $1,670 from JFK United: Cheapest combination of flights: $361 from LGA (the departing flight does have an overnight arrival though) Most expensive combination of flights: $437 from LGA (the departing flight does have an overnight arrival though) American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $301 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $678 from JFK Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $164 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $460 from LGA Orlando International Airport Los Angeles (LAX) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $257.96 Most expensive combination of flights: $832.96 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $338 Most expensive combination of flights: $867 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $487 Most expensive combination of flights: $767 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $388 Most expensive combination of flights: $968 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $270 Most expensive combination of flights: $548 Orlando International Airport Terminal C Chicago O’Hare (ORD) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $303.97 Most expensive combination of flights: $515.96 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $506 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,703 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $295 Most expensive combination of flights: $814 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $312 Most expensive combination of flights: $794 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $147 Most expensive combination of flights: $332 Have you flown recently? Dallas (Love Field – DAL, or Fort Worth – DFW) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $303.97 from DAL Most expensive combination of flights: $501.45 from DAL Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $441 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $1,723 from DFW United: Cheapest combination of flights: $365 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $650 from DFW American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $304 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $735 from DFW Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $177 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $307 from DFW Walt Disney’s Plane Atlanta (ATL) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $187.95 Most expensive combination of flights: $441.96 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $228 Most expensive combination of flights: $558 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $489 Most expensive combination of flights: $794 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $204 Most expensive combination of flights: $655 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $80 Most expensive combination of flights: $254 Airplanes Denver (DEN) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $365.95 Most expensive combination of flights: $901.77 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $419 Most expensive combination of flights: $967 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $445 Most expensive combination of flights: $901 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $400 Most expensive combination of flights: $747 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $347 Most expensive combination of flights: $347 Where are you off to? The Average Cost Averaging the low costs and high costs, it looks like the average cost to fly to Orlando in April 2023 is around $317.63 on the low end and $742.50 on the high end. Averaging those together it’s around $530.06. So, how has that changed from what we’ve seen in recent months? The lower-end cost is actually around $75 CHEAPER than the prices we saw for March 2023. It is more expensive, however, than the lower average for flight costs in February and January 2023. Compared to the average cost from April of 2022, this year’s lower-end flight cost average is about $21 cheaper. Boarding When looking at the higher-end average, the average cost for April 2023 is around $230 CHEAPER than the flight costs from March 2023. It’s also cheaper than the higher-end flight averages from January and February 2023. And compared to the high-end average for April 2022, the high-end average for April 2023 is about $285 cheaper — a good sign! Here’s a Look at the Numbers Overall, it seems flight costs have gone DOWN for April of 2023, compared to both April of 2022 and March of 2023. But remember that the pricing can vary greatly depending on when you decide to fly! What Now? Hopefully, this post has given you a better sense of how much your flight to Disney World could cost in April of 2023. Now, it’s time to make a few key choices. If the costs of these flights are within your budget and seem fair to you, it might be time to book! Flying? If you’re still hoping flight costs will go down, consider using Google Flights or flight tracking apps/websites to track the estimated prices and see when costs are expected to decrease or increase. Need more flight tips and tricks? Check out our posts below: Our complete guide to booking the CHEAPEST flight to Disney World How to find the best flight deals on Skyscanner How to find the best airfare DEALS on Google Flights The secret app that can help you save big on flights Never travel for full price with these 6 hacks If you want to do some planning before your flight (or even on the plane!), check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. Check out our DFB Guidebooks to plan your next trip! We’ve compiled all of our BEST tips and tricks from years of Disney World travel into one eBook that you can download to your tablet or smartphone and take with you! We’re offering our readers 25% off with code WDW2023! Stay tuned for more Disney news! 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Are you ready to BRING the heat? Seriously, you’ve been warned. We’re heading to Disneyland Resort for our second festival of the week (yep, because we already did the whole EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival). Peppers Cali-Ente Now, we’re at the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival and there is a LOT to take in. From now through April 25th, you can take in some delicious food and drinks, check out some fun entertainment, and more! We’re heading over to the Peppers Cali-Ente, which we hope is as spicy as its name. Menu Over at the Peppers Cali-Ente booth, you’ll find some delicious peppers-inspired food, like a Chile Relleno Empanada and a NEW item, the Camerones a la Diabla. The Menu Even the drink available here, the Cantarito-style Paloma, is infused with a pepper flavor! Eats We grabbed the new dish here, the Camerones a la Diabla, which is made with Spicy Shrimp with California Chile and Cilantro Rice for $8.50. In case you needed a translation, “la Diabla” translates to “She-Devil.” And that is a VERY accurate description for this snack! Camerones a la Diabla This is HOT. We thought the sauce was overpowering so much that we couldn’t really taste the shrimp. It just mostly tastes hot. Like seriously, have your Tums ready if you eat this one. The rice was good, though, and the cilantro didn’t overpower it. Hot hot hot! You can also get the Chile Relleno Empanada with Arbol Pepper Salsa featuring Cacique® Oaxaca and Cotija Cheeses for $8.50. We had this last year and loved how flaky and crispy the empanada was with the ooey-gooey cheese on the inside. This one has a LOT of flavor and was a favorite last year. Chile Relleno Empanada Let’s take a look at drinks. Drinks The Cantarito-style Paloma is also returning this year for $15. It’s made with Reposado Tequila, Habanero-infused Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Rock Melon Syrup, and Fresca, garnished with a Pineapple Wheel and Chile-Lime Seasoning. Cantarito Style Paloma If you like spicy margaritas, this one is for you! Overall If you have issues with spicy food, do NOT visit this booth because you’re going to get the kind of hot that will set your mouth — and stomach — on fire, especially if you order the Camerones a la Diabla, which is more heat than flavor. However, the Chile Relleno Empanada may be a better choice because it’s got the heat AND the flavor. That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting the Food & Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Disneyland Snack Will Set Your Mouth on FIRE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re hungry, you have been WARNED. Seriously, reading this post while having a rumbly in your tumbly may be dangerous and cause you to book a trip to Disneyland ASAP. Still willing to read on? Okay, then let’s get into the delicious details! D-Lish The 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially begun at Disneyland Resort and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through April 25th, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Wondering just what you can eat at the D-Lish booth? Well, we’ve checked it out and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at the D-Lish booth, there are two new items as well as some returning items from last year. 2023 Menu We’re checking out these two new items: the Beef & Barley Poutine and the Apricot Tequila Colada. Let’s see how they compare to past year’s items! Eats First up, we grabbed the NEW Beef & Barley Poutine. This dish includes potato bites with braised beef short rib, cheese curds, stout gravy, and lager micro sponge. This item is $9. Beef & Barley Poutine Tots are always a festival favorite so we were excited to try out this new take! Unfortunately our tots were a little over fried. They were so crispy they were almost hollow in the middle and kept falling apart! Still, the meat was tender and flavorful which made up for the tots. We thought the cheese could have been a little more melted, but overall we thought all of the flavors worked well together to create a hearty dish. And interesting mix! The other food item available at this booth is the Cubano Slider, available for $8.75. This sandwich is made with slow-roasted, mustard-crested pork and sliced smoked ham with melted Swiss cheese and a pickle slice. It’s served on a Hawaiian roll. 2022 Cubano Slider When we tried this dish last year, we thought this snack was really tasty! The pork was nice and tender, but the smoked ham seemed kind of like normal lunch meat that you can get at the grocery store. It’s a great option for kids because of the familiar flavors it offers. Drinks For drinks, we tried the NEW Apricot Tequila Cooler. This drink features Reposado Tequila, Aperol, apricot purée, coconut cream and orange & lime juices, garnished with a Lime Wheel. This drink is $15. Apricot Tequila Cooler WARNING: This drink is strong! They were pretty heavy on the tequila so if you prefer lighter cocktails you’ll probably want to skip this one. It was pretty thick because of the coconut cream and apricot puree, but this drink was very refreshing and we loved how the tropical flavors paired with the tequila. You’re just going to want to sip this one slowly! The other drink available here is the Sake Melon ’75. If that sounds familiar, it’s because it is! Last year this drink was at the LA Style booth. 2022 Sake Melon ’75 This drink is made with sake, ginger liqueur, prosecco, rockmelon syrup, and lemongrass-citron purée for $15. This drink was really refreshing! The ginger wasn’t super powerful, and you could not really taste the prosecco. OVERALL Even though we probably didn’t get the best representation of the poutine, we still thought it was a tasty dish! The drink, while strong, is a must-get if you love thicker fruit drinks like mango juice, especially in cocktail form. The fresh fruit taste was also a great compliment to the heavier poutine. This booth kind of has a little something for everyone, so if you’re looking for a stop for your family check out D-Lish! New items at D-Lish for 2023 That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Do you like food? Well, if you’re here, the answer is probably YES. Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Here at DFB, we’re experts on Disney food, and that includes the many food festivals that happen throughout the year at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. We recently got the chance to check out the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and now just a few days later, we’re kicking off the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Follow along with us! Atmosphere Like any good festival, we’re going to start by picking up a festival passport! This guide has all the details you need to find some DELICIOUS eats and drinks around the park. It’s time to EAT! Inside, you’ll also find a map of all the food booth locations. This will definitely come in handy for our quest! Festival map Now that we’ve got our passports, let’s go! Food Booths Peppers Cali-Ente This year, we actually got to start out at the festival a day early! We checked out a few of the booths the day before the festival began on Friday, March 3rd. First, we headed to Peppers Cali-Ente! Here, we ordered the Beef & Barley Poutine, which is made with Potato Bites with Braised Beef Short Rib, Cheese Curds, Stout Gravy and Lager Micro Sponge and brand-new to the festival this year. We also got the Apricot Tequila Cooler. Looks D-Lish! I mean, who doesn’t love potatoes covered in a variety of toppings? We’re excited to dig in! Entertainment Throughout the festival, you’ll also want to be on the lookout for special entertainment offerings. This year there will be live music at the Palisades Stage and the Paradise Gardens Bandstand. California Food and Wine Festival entertainment stage from 2020 Also, the Jammin’ Chefs will be back for 2023. On top of that, you can also check out special demonstrations, seminars, and events. Merchandise Finally, it wouldn’t be a festival without some merchandise! We’ll make sure to keep our eyes peeled for this year’s festival collection. You can typically find these items available at stores around the park, as well as merchandise kiosks. That’s everything we’ve experienced at the festival so far, but we’ll continue to update you as we visit all the food booths, so stay tuned to this post for more! Click Here to See All the Festival Food Booth Menus! 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 the festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Topiaries are on display at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. New this year are Luisa, Mirabel, Antonio and Isabela from “Encanto” and Princess Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog.” View the full article

Get ready for your mouth to water over this booth at the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! Cluck-a-Doodle Moo The 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially begun at Disneyland Resort and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through April 25th, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Wondering just what you can eat at the Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo booth? Well, we’ve checked it out and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at the Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo booth, you’ll find a variety of NEW items this year. There are two new food items and two new drinks to try! 2023 Cluck-a-Doodle Moo Menu Now that we know what is offered, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we tried the Smoked Honey-Habanero Chicken Wings. These chicken wings are tossed in honey-habanero seasoning and are $8.50. These wings are AMAZING. These wings are DELICIOUS. The dish includes four decently-sized pieces with a sweet and spicy habanero seasoning. They’re cooked to perfection with a crispy outside and a tender and moist inside. We were also able to taste just a hint of lime! Next, we had the BBQ Beef Brisket Slider. This slider features Fiscalini Farmstead Smoked Cheddar with dill pickles on salt & pepper on brioche. This slider is $9. Brisket Slider This is a GREAT sandwich. We got a generous portion of brisket, and we loved the smoked cheddar flavor that accompanied the meat. The pickles on the sandwich gave a nice crunch. The salt and pepper brioche bun was soft and fresh and complemented the brisket perfectly. Drinks In terms of drinks, we got the Chipotle-Pineapple Bourbon Sour. This drink includes bourbon, pineapple, and lime juices, honey syrup, and chipotle sour purée, garnished with a dried red pineapple wheel. This drink will cost you $17. Chipotle Pineapple Bourbon Sour This drink is yummy! There’s a strong tropical flavor, but we didn’t notice a strong chipotle flavor. There’s only a tiny bit of spice which we thought made the drink very fun. This is great for even those of you who don’t enjoy a lot of spice. Next, we tried the Smoked Cherry Mezcal-iki Cocktail. This drink has dark rum, mezcal, cherry purée, grapefruit & lime Juices, vanilla syrup, and bitters, garnished with a dried grapefruit chip. This drink is $16. Smoked Cherry Mezcal-iki Our first impression of this drink was that it tasted much more smoky than like cherry. This one was hit or miss for us, as it isn’t the best option if you don’t really enjoy a smoky flavor. Overall Overall, we really enjoyed the food we got this year from Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo. If you love smoky flavor with a tiny bit of kick, this is the booth for you! Plus, we loved that the portion sizes were large enough that we could make a meal out of the dishes. The full spread! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! 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 Which of these items are you wanting to try? Tell us in the comments! The post We'll Be DREAMING about These Disney Snacks for WEEKS 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. This week we joined tons of other guests for the first day of this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is here! Besides enjoying the different food kitchens and taking part in the scavenger hunt, we also spotted lots of new merch! If you aren’t able to visit EPCOT before the festival is over, you can still shop plenty of the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival merchandise online. Here are some of our favorites! This Orange Bird Loungefly Mini Backpack will carry you through the springtime. This bag is SUPER popular in the parks — it sold out almost immediately on the first day of the festival but has since been restocked. Orange Bird has a flower crown of daisies atop his head! Orange Bird Backpack This bag has a roomy main compartment as well as a front zippered pocket. There are also slip pockets on either side for easy access to smaller items, like your phone. You can buy this backpack for $88. Click here to buy the Orange Bird Loungefly Mini Backpack! Do you love to collect Spirit Jerseys? The latest Disney design also features our favorite little Orange Bird, and has a gorgeous scene of Florida orange groves on the back! Orange Bird Spirit Jersey The Orange Bird Spirit Jersey is in sunshiney shades of orange and yellow. Orange Bird can be found on multiple spots, including the sleeve! This Spirit Jersey is $74.99. Click here to buy the Orange Bird Spirit Jersey for Adults! Complete your Flower and Garden outfit with the Orange Bird Ear Headband! The front of these ears has a similar art design as the Spirit Jersey, while the back features retro flowers. Orange Bird Ears! These faux leather ears are given a bit of a glow-up with a sparkly sequin bow. Grab this headband for $34.99! Click here to buy the Orange Bird Ear Headband for Adults! How cool is this mug? It looks like it’s been carved out of a tree trunk! The Orange Bird Mug even has rings carved into the sides for a rustic finish. Orange Bird mug Whether you choose to sip coffee or orange juice out of this mug, it’s sure to perk you up in the mornings! Get this mug for $19.99. Click here to buy the Orange Bird Mug! If you’re really feeling the resurgence of 1970s fashion that’s going on right now, you’ll love this Orange Bird Ringer T-Shirt. Ringer tee This top features Orange Bird hanging out under a rainbow in his “groovy garden” and has retro piping along the sleeves and neckline. This shirt is $36.99 on shopDisney! Click here to buy the Orange Bird Ringer T-Shirt for Women! You can check out all of the new items on shopDisney here! Stay tuned for more Flower and Garden updates! Shop the entire Flower & Garden merchandise collection 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! Comment below which item is your favorite! The post ALERT! 🚨 The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merch Is ONLINE NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival is HERE. EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival With new foods, exclusive merch, nightly concerts and MORE, this is one festival you don’t want to miss, and today we’re giving you ALL the tips you need to have the best day ever at EPCOT, and make sure you only eat the BEST food. Check out our video below: We Ate EVERYTHING at EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival this year? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: We Ate EVERYTHING at EPCOT's Flower & Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’re going to Disney World soon? You haven’t been keeping up with the latest news? Well buckle up friend, we’ve got a LOT of updates to share! Cinderella Castle Things have been changing at Disney World in a BIG way over the last few months. Menus have been revealed for brand new restaurants, ticket prices have increased, Genie+ changes have been made, and a WHOLE BUNCH MORE. But don’t worry — we won’t let you go on your next Disney trip without the key info you need. So here is your roundup of the 20 Disney World UPDATES you gotta know right now. We’re going to go a bit rapid-fire through these updates so you aren’t stuck reading this post FOREVER. But just note that you can click any of the links below to read more in-depth articles about each and every topic. 1 — Ticket Price Increases and Changes We start with a change to park ticket details and pricing. In late 2022, Disney changed 1-day, 1-park tickets so that they are now park-specific in Disney World. This means that aside from tickets being priced differently depending on what day of the year you visit, 1-day, 1-park tickets are also priced differently depending on what PARK you want to visit on any particular day. It also means you’ll need to do a little more advanced planning and select what park you’ll be visiting as soon as you buy your ticket. Crowds around the castle Because of this change, a Park Pass reservation is automatically made for you when you purchase a 1-day, 1-park ticket. But we’ve also noticed some price INCREASES that have impacted park tickets, with some dates in 2023 now MORE expensive (or falling under a more expensive ticket bracket) than before. And finally, it’ll cost you more to Park Hop in 2023. That’s because the price of the Park Hopper add-on now varies by date. During the more popular times of the year, we expect these will be more expensive. In short, double-check those budgets and make sure the current pricing is accounted for when determining just how much you’ll spend on your trip this year. Click here to learn more about the ticket changes 2 — You Can MODIFY Genie+ Selections (and It’s Important) Planning to use Genie+? It’s important that you know you can now modify your Genie+ reservations without having to cancel them. You can generally select a new time for your Lightning Lane or choose from other attractions. This adds a lot of flexibility to the process since you don’t have to cancel and rebook. ©Disney While modifying your Genie+ selections vs canceling them might just seem like an extra convenience, it’s actually critically important when it comes to the 120-minute rule. Basically, if you modify your Genie+ selection, the 2-hour window to select your next Lightning Lane remains the same. If you cancel your Genie+ selection and make a new one, the 2-hour window resets. It’s all a bit confusing so be sure to read our full post to see examples. The key thing to know is that by modifying, you could put yourself in the best position to get another Genie+ selection SOONER, so modify whenever you can! See the full breakdown of this Genie+ rule change here 3 — Roundup Rodeo BBQ is Opening Soon At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Land will soon have a new table service restaurant — Roundup Rodeo BBQ. The restaurant will put you at the center of a rodeo arena created by Andy and there will be western toys, character cut-outs, and much more to enjoy. ©Disney Here’s what you need to know: It will open on March 23rd, 2023. Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended and are open for booking. The restaurant will feature BBQ fare served family-style. Platters will include house-smoked meats, classic sides, and miniature “sweet surprises,” and you can see the FULL MENU with food photos here. Get an inside look at the restaurant here. A preview of the Roundup Rodeo BBQ menu ©Disney We will be keeping an eye out for more details about this spot and will be sharing a FULL review once it opens, so stay tuned! Check out EVERYTHING we know about Roundup Rodeo BBQ here! 4 — TRON Lightcycle / Run Opening Date and Details In Magic Kingdom, TRON Lightcycle/ Run will FINALLY be opening after being in development and under construction for many years. This is a high-speed coaster that places you at the center of one of the most popular scenes from the TRON film franchise. TRON Lightcyle / Run Here is everything you need to know: TRON opens on APRIL 4th, 2023. Select Park Passes for Magic Kingdom have started to fill up for the opening date, so get yours fast. TRON will NOT offer a “traditional” standby queue. Instead, the ride will use a Virtual Queue/Boarding Pass system for the opening on TRON Lightcycle / Run. TRON will also be available via Individual Lightning Lane (pay-per-ride). This sign will tell you the wait times The height requirement is 48 inches. There are lockers in the queue of their ride and you will need to put loose objects and larger items in there. The only items that can really fit when you are on the ride vehicle are a phone, wallet, and glasses, which you’ll place in a small designated bin on the vehicle itself. Lockers at TRON Previews of TRON Lightcycle / Run are or will soon be available for Cast Members, Disney World Annual Passholders, and Disney Vacation Club members. There will also be a ticketed preview event for D23 members. The “traditional” seats on TRON are bike/motorcycle-style vehicles. While the design is fun, some parts (especially the metal bar that locks around your legs) could be pretty restrictive. See our full post on the vehicles, whether you might fit, and other vehicle-related problems you may encounter. You will find test seats outside of the main queue so you can see whether the bike-style vehicle will be a good fit for you. There is adaptive seating available if you won’t feel comfortable in the bike-style seats. The ride is VERY short — just over a minute from the launch to the slow-down point before you get off. Our reporters compared it to the length of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Test seats Watch our FULL ride through of TRON here to see what it’s like. The ride has special lighting at night so consider visiting later in the day to see that. We’ll continue to report on everything you need to know about TRON, so stay tuned for more! WE RODE TRON in Disney World — Here’s Everything You Need to Know! 5 — Hotel Changes BIG changes are coming to Disney World’s hotels this year! First, changes will be coming to the lobby at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa! Disney hasn’t shared much about this but has said that the lobby will “maintain the classic theming [guests] know and love with some fresh new enhancements.” How Could This Be CHANGING? Additionally, room CHANGES have been announced for Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Again, not many details have been shared here but we know that the Beach Club Resort started getting room refurbishments on January 7th and the updates are set to last through April 2023. Disney’s Beach Club Resort Over at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, several changes have been made too. We’ve already seen the opening of the new BoardWalk Deli and Carousel Coffee, and the Belle Vue Lounge has seen some changes too. But the lobby and resort rooms will also be refreshed. Disney has shared that these spaces will be “reinvigorated” by “light and airy touches” that will “carry the seaside breeze right inside.” There will also be “newly refreshed” seating spaces inside and outdoors. You can click here to get a first look at the updated rooms at the BoardWalk, which should be available soon. ©Disney Over at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, the pirate-themed rooms are no more. But rooms in the Trinidad area are receiving a makeover! These rooms will have subtle nods to “characters from under the sea,” and they’re expected to accommodate more guests and have updated features. Take a FIRST LOOK at the NEW rooms coming to Caribbean Beach Resort HERE. ©Disney The Little Mermaid-themed rooms are coming to Caribbean Beach Resort. And don’t forget that construction continues on the brand-new Disney Vacation Club building coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It is expected to open in 2024. Construction What other changes could hit Disney’s resorts soon? We’ll be watching for updates. Click here to read about the BEST Disney World hotels for 2023 6 — The Princesses Are Coming BACK At Magic Kingdom, the Disney Princesses returned to Cinderella’s Royal Table on February 28th, 2023! So, grab your reservations ASAP. Cinderella’s Royal Table Also, price increases will soon hit the restaurant to mark this change, so be prepared for a pricier bill here. 7 — Chef Mickey’s Changes At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s has been offering family-style meals, but buffets are returned starting March 1st, 2023. Chef Mickey’s There could be some pricing changes made here when that adjustment is made, so just be on the lookout for that! 8 — Dining Promo Card The Disney Dining Plan isn’t back yet, but Disney IS offering another dining promotion right now through the Dining Promo Card. The Dining Promo Card is basically a gift card that you can use at select Disney World restaurants. The card is included with certain hotel reservations. If you have a qualifying Disney hotel reservation, you’ll receive the promo card in your email once you check into your reservation. The card’s value depends on your vacation arrival date, how long you’re staying at the hotel, and which hotel you choose. Mickey and Minnie Waffles The offer is generally good for up to a $750 Dining Promo Card, but there is a way to get even MORE money on your Dining Promo Card — click here for details. The Dining Promo Card offer is available for guests who are visiting between June 25th and September 14th, 2023. Guests must book a minimum 4-night stay at a Disney World hotel with at least 4 days of park tickets to be eligible to receive the card. But here’s the key — the qualifying vacation must be booked by March 27th, so act fast! Mickey Pretzel Need more Dining Promo Card details? Click our links below: BEST Value Restaurants at Disney World for 2023 How Disney’s NEW Dining Promo Card Clues Us in to the Future of the Dining Plan When You Should Say NO to Disney World’s New Dining Package 24 Restaurants To Visit To Make the MOST of Your Disney World Dining Promo Card What Is a Dining Promo Card and How Do You Use It in Disney World? We Have the Answers Is This Disney World’s Answer to the Dining Plan in 2023? Dining Promo Card Details 9 — Discounts New discounts for Disney World’s hotels and vacation packages can pop up from time to time. These can be KEY to helping you save hundreds of dollars on your trip so you’ll want to make sure you have all of the latest information. First, summer discounts have been announced for Disney World hotel rooms. With this deal, you could save up to 25% on stays from April 10th-July 10th, and up to 20% on stays in March. Riviera Resort A discount has also been announced for Annual Passholders. Passholders can save up to 30% on rooms that are booked for May 1st through July 10th. There’s also a hotel deal available for Florida Residents. The deal is valid for up to 30% off of your hotel stay at a Disney World resort, available most nights from May 1st-July 10th, 2023. Art of Animation Another Disney deal could help you save up to $100 per night on an upcoming Disney World trip with a room-and-ticket package at select resorts. The discount applies for the following dates (and you can find full details here): most Sunday through Thursday nights January 2nd, 2023 through February 28th, 2023, and most nights March 1st, 2023 through March 30th, 2023. To see a complete listing of Disney World’s current discounts and deals, click here! 10 — After Hours Events Are Back After Hours Events have returned to both Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These are separately ticketed events that allow you to spend time in the parks after the regular park guests have left for the day. Your ticket includes access to many attractions in the parks with LOW waits and select bottled drinks, ice cream novelties, and popcorn. Magic Kingdom Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom will be available on select nights from January 9th, 2023 – March 27th, 2023. At Hollywood Studios, the event will be offered on select nights from January 4th, 2023 – April 19th, 2023. To learn more, see our links below: What’s the Difference Between Disney World’s After Hours Events and Holiday Parties? We Break it Down. THIS Is Why Magic Kingdom After Hours Are Worth the Money Everything Included With Your After Hours Event Ticket at Magic Kingdom See How EMPTY Hollywood Studios Is During an After Hours Event Everything Included With Your After Hours Event Ticket at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Full List of SOLD-OUT Dates for Disney World’s After Hours Events 11 — Splash Mountain Has CLOSED At Magic Kingdom, Splash Mountain has permanently CLOSED. It will be closed for an extended period as it transforms into the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride. That ride will utilize the Splash Mountain system to tell a new, Princess and the Frog-themed story. All Closed Off Immediately after its closure, some changes were made in the park. Magic Kingdom now has a NEW park map that does NOT include Splash Mountain. Plus, you can already see construction walls and other construction changes happening at the ride. The narration has changed on the Liberty Square Riverboat and the section about Splash Mountain has been removed, and the Walt Disney World Railroad also mentions that there will be “new critters” moving in to make a splash. It advises guests to take a listen, because “we’re almost there.” Splash Mountain Is CLOSED We are keeping a close eye on the construction changes here so come back often for updated looks at this space. Click here to see what people were selling online that was reportedly “from” Splash Mountain We launched a new, DFB-exclusive graphic tee to commemorate the Splash Mountain closure! It’s still available here. DFB Exclusive! 12 — The Train Is BACK Also at Magic Kingdom, the Walt Disney World Railroad has reopened after having been closed for a LONG time due to the TRON construction. We hopped on the train for the first time in YEARS — you can click here to see what that is like! The View from the Train But the train isn’t exactly how you used to remember it. While there have been some updates to the physical track, the main thing you’ll notice is that there is a NEW narrator for the attraction. It’s a conductor, who tells stories and points out landmarks along the route. And thanks to the TRON ride, note that the train now runs underneath a tunnel by the ride and does offer some unique views into the coaster. See more details about the train’s reopening here! 13 — More Food News Ready for more food news? Of course you are! At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, California Grill has been serving up a special prix fixe menu in honor of the 50th Anniversary. But, the 50th Anniversary’s last day is March 31st and that means changes are coming. Starting April 1st, California Grill will be getting an UPDATED menu. It will keep the prix fixe structure (3 courses) and will feature “contemporary, market-inspired cuisine.” Some of the dishes will include a Lemon Chiffon Cake, Fire-Roasted Venison, and Goat Cheese Raviolo. Pricing for the updated menu has been revealed. Spoiler alert: it isn’t cheap. Pricing will remain the same as the 50th prix fixe menu — $89 per adult and $39 per child. So get ready to shell out some serious cash. ©Disney In more food news, Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground & Resort will be CLOSING for refurbishment in the spring. It will then reopen later in the year as a “marketplace concept with expanded quick service options.” Trail’s End Restaurant The table service aspect of this restaurant will totally be going away, so if you’re hoping to experience that one last time, get those reservations in soon. See more about the Trail’s End news here 14 — Flower and Garden Festival News EPCOT is home to many festivals and the next one will be here sooner than you know it. The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will take place from March 1st and runs through July 5th. 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Quite a few details about the Festival have been already revealed — here are the basics: For the first time EVER, characters from Encanto will be turned into beautiful plant-based sculptures. There will be topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabel, and Luisa near the main entrance of EPCOT. You’ll find a Princess Tiana topiary in The American Adventure Pavilion. The Garden Rocks concert series is coming back with popular bands. The full list of participating groups has been revealed — click here to see them. Want to make sure you score a good seat at your favorite band’s concert? You can reserve a Garden Rocks concert dining package! This year will feature more than 15 outdoor food kitchens and there will be a NEW location at the Odyssey. The Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration scavenger hunt will also return this year. And you’ll once again be able to enjoy garden scents at the Blossoms of Fragrance Garden presented by Scentsy. Flower and Garden Festival 2022 We’ll be covering EVERYTHING the Festival has to offer so stay tuned for more news! Click here for our full page on the Festival 15 — Housekeeping Is Going Back to “Normal” Next up, we’ve got a HUGE update from Disney World’s hotels. If you have missed having “regular” housekeeping services, you’ll be thrilled to know that daily housekeeping is coming back to ALL Disney World hotels. © Disney Disney has announced that by the end of February, “full housekeeping room cleanings will once again be available at all of our Resort hotel rooms.” This will include replenishing amenities, changing and restocking linens, vacuuming, cleaning the bathrooms, and making the beds. Click here for more about this change! 16 — Park Pass CHANGES for Passholders If you’re an Annual Passholder at Disney World, you might really appreciate this next piece of news. In January of 2023, Disney revealed that they will soon be allowing Annual Passholders to enter the parks after 2PM without a Park Pass reservation. But, there are some exceptions! Passholders will still need to make a Park Pass reservation for Saturdays and Sundays if the park they want to visit is Magic Kingdom (even if it falls after that 2PM time). (Also regular blockout dates will continue to apply.) Annual Passholder Minnie Mouse Hangtag A start date has not been revealed for this change, but Josh D’Amaro (Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products) has said that it will begin within the next few months. And more changes to the Park Pass system could be on the way. Though various executives continue to champion how Park Passes allow Disney to control capacity, D’Amaro has recognized that Park Passes take away some of the “serendipity” of a Disney trip. So, he said, Disney is “trying to create ease” while also making sure guests have a good experience. Crowds around the castle And, according to D’Amaro, the changes recently announced to the Disney World Passholder requirements are “just the start” of changes to Park Passes. D’Amaro explained that there are people at Disney working right now on how to improve the process to try to make it “as easy and flexible” as possible. D’Amaro shared, “Are you going to see more initiatives like you saw last week? I think you will.” For now, Park Passes are still required for all of Disney’s theme parks. But it sounds like some big adjustments could be made in the future so stay tuned! Click here to get full details on how to use the Park Pass system 17 — FREE Hotel Parking is Back If you were not happy about the overnight parking fees Disney introduced for hotel guests years ago, then you’ll be happy to know that FREE overnight self-parking at Disney World’s hotels (for hotel guests) is back! That change was made in January of 2023. Park For FREE! Disney shared, “This is a Disney difference many of you have asked us to bring back, and we’re happy to reintroduce it to make your vacation a little easier and more affordable.” Click here to see our full post on this change 18 — Genie+ and PhotoPass CHANGE Speaking of changes, a change will soon be made when it comes to Genie+ and PhotoPass downloads in Disney World. Soon, those who buy Genie+ in Disney World will also get FREE digital downloads of their PhotoPass attraction photos and videos at select rides (these will apply to the photos taken on the day of their purchase and park visit). That means you should soon be able to download photos from Space Mountain, Slinky Dog Dash, Test Track, Expedition Everest, and more for FREE if you have Disney Genie+ that day! Rock n Rollercoaster PhotoPass Again, a start date hasn’t been announced yet, but in January of 2023, D’Amaro said this would begin within the next few months. Click here to see what ride photos you’d be able to get for FREE with Genie+ 19 — Huge Fireworks News Disney World’s fireworks are changing in a BIG way. Let’s start at Magic Kingdom. Disney Enchantment (the new fireworks show that debuted for the 50th Anniversary of Disney World) will have its FINAL performance in Magic Kingdom on April 2nd, 2023. It will then be swiftly replaced by an updated version of the Happily Ever After fireworks starting April 3rd, 2023. Happily Ever After will feature all-new projections that will come to life down Main Street, U.S.A. Happily Ever After in 2021 Over at EPCOT, Harmonious (which also debuted with the 50th Anniversary) will have its final performance on April 2nd, 2023. EPCOT Forever will then return temporarily on April 3rd. The show will serve as a placeholder while the team prepares things for EPCOT’s NEW fireworks show, which is set to debut at some point in 2023. Harmonious By now you might be wondering if Harmonious is going away, does that mean that the Harmonious barges will be going away too? These large barges have obstructed the view across World Showcase lagoon and have NOT been a favorite among fans. So many of you may be thrilled to know that yes, the one thing in EPCOT that nearly everyone hates — those large Harmonious barges — will be removed following the end of the Harmonious show. They will be removed in phases, so we’ll keep an eye out for updates there. Click here to learn all about Disney World’s fireworks shows 20 — Lots of NEW Things Are Coming in 2023 And finally, there are a LOT of new things coming to Disney World in 2023 so here are just a few highlights. At Disney’s BoardWalk, a NEW restaurant — The Cake Bake Shop — will open in 2023. It’ll have afternoon tea, a quick service option, a table service side, and lots of sweet treats (and savory items) to try. It is taking over the former home of the ESPN Club. ©Disney At the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, Fresh Mediterranean Market is closed and will soon become the home of a new restaurant — Rosa Mexicano. It’ll feature a contemporary interpretation of authentic Mexican cuisine, over 100 varieties of tequila and agave-based spirits, and more. It will open in early 2023. ©Rosa Mexicano At Disney Springs, a NEW restaurant — Summer House on the Lake — will be opening in 2023. Though a menu has not yet been revealed for the new Disney Springs restaurant, pizzas, sandwiches, salads, pasta, wood-grilled dishes, and more are featured at the existing locations. We visited the Summer House location in Chicago to see what we can expect from this spot — see our review here. ©Summer House Concept Art 2023 will also bring the arrival of the Hatbox Ghost at the Haunted Mansion in Disney World, the opening of Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana in EPCOT (a walk-through attraction), and the finalization of the rest of World Celebration in EPCOT in Disney World (this should include things like the Walt Disney statue and the festival additions in World Celebration). Moana construction In other words, it’s going to be a BIG year. Click here to see everything coming to the Walt Disney Company Universe in 2023 and 2024 WHEW. Those are a LOT of updates. We hope this made you feel better prepared for your upcoming Disney World trips. There’s a lot to take in and consider. That’s why we’ve put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you all of the info you need about dining (and more) all in one place! Get the Guide! 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If you want to experience Disney World in a unique way, get ready to buy some special tickets! EPCOT After Hours events give guests the ability to spend time in certain parks AFTER they’ve officially closed for the day. Guests can get on some popular rides with significantly shorter waits, enjoy certain complimentary snacks, and more. Note that these are separately ticketed events and are NOT the same as the Extended Evening Hours hotel perk available to some Disney World hotel guests. Disney recently announced some exciting After Hours news and now we’ve got an update! Tickets are now on sale for ALL guests for After Hours at EPCOT, the additional After Hours dates that have been added for Hollywood Studios for May and June, and the H2O Glow After Hours event at Typhoon Lagoon! Some tickets for certain events had previously been available for purchase exclusively for guests with Disney World hotel reservations, but now everyone can get in on the fun. You can now go to the special events ticket website and see all of these listed. ©Disney When you click the EPCOT option, you’ll be able to view the available dates and ticket prices. During EPCOT After Hours, some extremely popular rides (like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and others) will remain open, plus you’ll get those free snacks and lower crowds in the park. ©Disney Here’s a complete list of the dates and prices: Thursday, June 1st — $139 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Thursday, June 15th — $129 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Thursday, June 22nd — $129 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Thursday, June 29th — $139 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Thursday, July 6th — $139 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Wednesday, July 12th — $139 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Thursday, July 20th — $139 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Thursday, July 27th — $129 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Thursday, August 3rd — $139 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Thursday, August 10th — $129 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Thursday, August 17th — $129 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Thursday, August 24th — $129 (Annual Passholders and DVC Members: $99) Click here to see everything included in EPCOT After Hours After Hours have been offered at Hollywood Studios for quite some time, but tickets for the May and June dates are now available for all guests to purchase. ©Disney Ticket prices vary by date. Here’s a look at the May and June prices: Wednesday, May 3, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, May 17, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, May 24, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, May 31, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, June 7, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, June 14, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, June 21, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, June 28, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Click here to see what’s included at After Hours in Hollywood Studios And finally, H2O Glow tickets are now available for all guests too. ©Disney This After Hours event will be offered at Typhoon Lagoon on select nights from May 20th through September 2nd. Tickets cost $75 plus tax for adults and $70 plus tax for children. There are discounts for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members, however. That discount brings the price of tickets down to $59 per adult (plus tax) and $54 per child (plus tax). See more about H2O Glow here! If you were hoping to get tickets to these events, act quickly and pick them up while they’re still available. And remember that After Hours is also offered at Magic Kingdom, so you can pick up tickets for that event too. Stay tuned for more news from Disney World! Click here to see what rides stay open during EPCOT After Hours events 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 buying tickets for these events? Tell us in the comments. The post HURRY! EPCOT After Hours Tickets Are Now on Sale first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs is where we go for tasty treats, from giant slices of cake to massive cookies and even delicious and indulgent takes on the classic cold brew! Gideon’s Bakehouse That coffee-based drink is what we are after today. Gideon’s has a new flavor for March, and we’re giving you the lowdown! For March, Gideon’s Bakehouse is bringing back to Signore Pipistrello, an aristocratic bat who is excited to celebrate his misunderstood species. The cookie of the month is a Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl, which is a returning treat that we’ve loved in the past! PB Chocolate Swirl Cookie You can also get the NEW Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cake! This cake is covered in a layer of peanut butter buttercream AND chocolate buttercream. It’ll be available every Wednesday and Saturday at Disney Springs. March offerings at Gideon’s Bakehouse There are plenty of items to test out, but for now, we’re grabbing Pipistrello’s Nitro Cold Brew. The flavor profile is described as a blend of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and nitro cold brew. Maybe this explains why bats are awake all night! You can grab one for yourself for $6. Pipistrello’s Nitro Cold Brew As is evident from the pictures, this cold brew is VERY chocolate-heavy. We only tasted the cinnamon towards the end, and the coffee was much more of an aftertaste. Lots of chocolate flavor This was almost like drinking a Mexican hot chocolate with ice! For those who like their coffee to really taste like coffee, you may want to give this a skip. Same for anyone who doesn’t like the taste of cinnamon. However, if you enjoy sweet coffee drinks like a Frappuccino from Starbucks you might enjoy this chocolatey beverage! Head to Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs to try it out before the month is over. How You Should Spend Your Money in Disney Springs 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. Where is your favorite place to get dessert in Disney World? Comment your pick below! The post NEW Treats Have Arrived at Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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After the whirlwind of trying out all of the Flower and Garden eats, we’re back in EPCOT for round two! Funnel Cake Stand This time we’re back at the Funnel Cake Stand in the American Adventure pavilion for a new treat that may or may not have us questioning our taste buds. This favorite EPCOT spot is serving up a new dish called the Cold Fudge Funnel Cake. Yeah, we were a little intrigued by the name too! This funnel cake is being served as part of Celebrate Herstory, Disney’s celebration of Women’s History Month. This classic funnel cake is topped with chocolate-dipped vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel, and chocolate chips and can be purchased for $9.50. Cold Fudge Funnel Cake First impression? For the price, you’re getting a generous helping! You may want to share this with a friend because it was pretty loaded with toppings. Cold Fudge Funnel Cake We were a little skeptical at first — “cold” doesn’t really go with the notion of funnel cakes. But once we dug in, we really enjoyed this treat! The chocolate-covered ice cream really reminded us of those soft-serve ice cream cones with chocolate shells, and the cold temperature worked really well with the warm and fresh funnel cake. The chocolate covering the ice cream also kept it cold longer, a plus when you’re eating outside in the Florida sun. Who knew ice cream and funnel cake were a match made in snack heaven? The ice cream was a simple vanilla flavor, but it complemented the chocolate well. We also liked the crunchy texture the chocolate shell and chips added, especially because once the ice cream did start to melt it made the center of the funnel cake a little soggy. Close up on all of those delicious toppings If you love chocolate chip ice cream or want something a little different than the standard funnel cake, we suggest trying this! This is also a great treat if you’re searching for something to split between two people, especially when you consider this is cheaper than the normal funnel cake at this stand. While you’re meandering around EPCOT, make sure to check out all of the food kitchens available during the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival! To check out all of the menus, click the link below! FULL List of Food Kitchen Menus for the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Ready to Plan for Your 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 220+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2023 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! MORE Flower & Garden Festival INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival Learn About the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Secret Tips for the Flower & Garden Festival Everything Returning to the Flower & Garden Festival in 2023 2 Things We ALWAYS Bring to the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Flower & Garden Festival news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Comment below your favorite funnel cake toppings! The post REVIEW: There's a NEW Funnel Cake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Pixar Pier The festival runs from March 3rd through April 25th, 2023, and (of course) we can’t wait to try out all of the FOOD! There are plenty of booths to check out this year, plus additional locations where you can get food at the Food and Wine Festival, so it can be hard to keep it all straight, but we’ve created a FREE tool to help you out! Our FREE 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Printable is HERE! This is a full list of the food and beverages being offered for the festival, so you can keep track of everything you want to try. Passport Just click on each of these images to download the printable! You can either save it to your phone to have it on hand or print it out and take it with you. Click here to download Make sure you grab both pages! Click here to download You can also grab the printable as a PDF file by clicking the link below! Click here to grab the 2023 Food and Wine Festival Printable! Stay tuned to DFB because we’ll be taking you along with us on the first day of the festival on March 3rd! Details for the 2023 Sip and Savor Food and Wine Pass at Disney California Adventure 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 heading to Disney California Adventure for the festival? Let us know in the comments! The post Our FREE DFB Printable for ALL the Food and Wine Festival Booths at Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland has a lot going on…and it’s about to get busier! Pixar Pier The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs from March 3rd through April 25th, 2023, and there will be plenty of delicious food to try. However, if you’re at Disney California Adventure on March 2nd, there’s a little surprise for you — the festival has opened EARLY. We were visiting California Adventure when we noticed that some of the festival booths were already open! There are signs around the park with the festival offerings… Check out what’s available at the festival! …and we were able to grab a festival passport. Passport The passport is a guide for everything that’s happening at the festival — we highly recommend grabbing one. There’s a map inside We couldn’t wait to get our hands on some of the festival’s food, so we started at the Peppers Cali-Ente. It’s open! We grabbed the new Camerones a la Diabla which is made with Spicy Shrimp with California Chile and Cilantro Rice. Stay tuned for a full review of that booth! YUM So if you’re in Disney California Adventure, go get a head start on the festival! If not, you’ll be able to enjoy the festival any day through April 25th. We’ll be covering everything at the festival, so stay tuned for full booth reviews and more! Here’s everything you need to know about the Food and Wine Festival! 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 going to visit Disneyland Resort during the Food & Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! Food and Wine Festival Booths Opened EARLY at Disney California Adventure first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article