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CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line’s first vessel to hit the high seas, the Disney Magic, set the precedent for a fleet designed with families in mind, including signature offerings such as rotational dining, Broadway-style shows, themed dining, character encounters and fireworks at sea. With plenty of activities for families, kids and adults, guests feel the Disney ‘magic’ every second of their cruise vacation. Family Entertainment From dazzling stage shows to over-the-top deck parties, entertainment aboard the Disney Magic is designed to delight the entire family. Broadway-style stage spectaculars delight audiences in the lavish Walt Disney Theatre, two of which are exclusively presented aboard the Disney Magic. Exclusive to the Disney Magic, “Tangled: The Musical” follows the thrilling adventure of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they face ruffians and a budding romance on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery. “Disney Dreams… An Enchanted Classic” is a signature Disney Cruise Line show that tells a bedtime story featuring popular Disney characters who together teach a young girl the power of her dreams. Exclusive to the Disney Magic, “Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story” immerses the audience in a story that begins where the original ended and features Cinderella, Prince Charming and other favorites from the animated fairy tale classic. There are also movies shown in the Walt Disney Theatre, as well as up on deck by the family pool and in the Buena Vista Theatre, a cinema with plush stadium-style seats that screens first-run movies and digital 3-D films. On select itineraries, there’s an evening brimming with buccaneer fun during the “Pirates IN the Caribbean” celebration. An interactive show featuring Jack Sparrow culminates in a fireworks spectacular choreographed to the dramatic musical score from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies. As the night rolls on, guests unleash their inner pirate and dance their boots off during a swashbuckling deck party, a family-friendly bash featuring electrifying music, stunning visuals and special effects. Fun in the Sun on the Upper Decks Like all Disney Cruise Line ships, the Disney Magic boasts separate pools for children, families and adults. Other fun in the sun includes: AquaDunk, a 37-foot-tall body slide that begins with a surprise launch. AquaLab, an interactive water playground open to kids age 3 and older. Nephew’s Splash Zone, a special splash-and-play area for little ones up to age 3, starring Donald Duck’s mischievous nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie. Goofy’s Pool, a relaxing pool for families of all ages to enjoy. Wide World of Sports Deck, the ideal spot for a pick-up game, ping-pong match or enjoying breathtaking ocean views. Enchanted Dining Enjoying the three uniquely themed family restaurants aboard the Disney Magic is convenient and hassle-free, as guests “rotate” through the restaurants each night accompanied by the same serving team for a variety of menus and cuisines and friendly, personalized service. Rapunzel’s Royal Table, inspired by the beloved story of Disney’s “Tangled,” transports Disney Magic guests to the kingdom of Corona for an evening of music and interactive fun featuring Rapunzel and the mischievous Snuggly Duckling Thugs. Animator’s Palate, one of the most popular restaurants on the Disney ships, features animation-adorned walls and larger high-definition flat-screens to provide the best views of the animation magic that takes place all around. Animator’s Palate inspires creativity with “Drawn to Magic,” a black-and-white to color animation show that surrounds guests in the swirling colors of animated classics and transports their dining experience into a dramatic story of heroes and villains. Lumière’s invites passengers to “be our guest” in a grand dining room with French elegance, reminiscent of classic transatlantic ocean liners. An adult-exclusive restaurant – Palo, specializing in modern Italian cuisine, features stunning ocean views and a formal, romantic ambiance. Magic for Kids of All Ages The Disney Magic began the Disney Cruise Line tradition of age-appropriate fun for kids of all ages in special designated spaces just for them: Disney’s Oceaneer Club transports kids ages 3 to 12 to the magical lands of Disney fairies, courageous Super Heroes and adventuresome toys. Disney’s Oceaneer Lab is a nautical wonderland where children ages 3 to 12 embark on a journey of discovery with arts and crafts, gaming and counselor-led activities. It’s a Small World Nursery is a whimsical world for infants and toddlers up to age 3 where they are safely cared for by trained Disney counselors. Vibe (ages 14 to 17) and Edge (ages 11 to 14) are ultra-cool teen and tween hangouts with comfy couches, music, video games and other chill-out necessities. At Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, aspiring young princess and knights become Disney royalty with the help of a fairy godmother-in-training. When the pirate deck party is on the evening schedule, the space transforms into The Pirate League, where young sailors can unleash their inner buccaneer with a piratical makeover. Excitement and Relaxation for Adults On the Disney Magic, guests step into a domain that’s all their own at After Hours, an extraordinary adult-exclusive nighttime entertainment neighborhood that features trendy and sophisticated bars and lounges. Fathoms night club is a celebration of the sea, utilizing special effects, lighting and sound to create a calm atmosphere early in the evening before turning up the excitement later at night. Keys piano bar and lounge is the perfect place for guests to relax with a signature Manhattan cocktail and the soft sounds of a piano, or “wind down” after an evening of dancing and revelry. Keys provides a refined retreat with handcrafted cocktails that are finished tableside. O’Gills Pub is an Irish pub and sports bar designed with rich green accents and dark woods. Domestic draft beers and liquors offer countless libation options behind the bar while video screens and an updated sound system feature rollicking tunes and live televised athletic events. At the luxurious Senses Spa & Salon, adults ages 18 and older can indulge spa treatments, massages, manicures, pedicures, and a rainforest-themed aromatherapy steam room and sauna. The fitness center is well-appointed with state-of-the-art equipment and offers personal training sessions and instructional classes in yoga, Pilates, aerobics and more. The Disney Magic sails from a variety of ports across the United States, including voyages from south Florida, San Diego, Galveston and the port of New Orleans. Select itineraries on the Disney Magic make a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s tropical private island in the Bahamas. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent. ### View the full article

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Sometimes it’s figuring out the journey and not the destination, right? Terminal C at MCO Breeze Airways is looking to make flying in for your Walt Disney World vacation easier with even more routes coming soon! Breeze Airways may be newer to the budget airline industry but they’re already making “waves” among competitors. We recently reported that Breeze Airways was running a Disney to Disney airfare special making it even easier for guests to get between Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Orlando International Airport Breeze Airways is currently looking to add four new routes in its lineup to usher guests to and from Orlando International Airport. Breeze currently has routes to Orlando from South Carolina, Rhode Island, and California and announced on February 28th that it plans to add the following cities: Akron-Canton, Ohio, starting March 1st, 2023 with flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays Tulsa, Oklahoma, starting March 1st, 2023 with flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays Huntsville, Alabama, starting March 2nd, 2023 with flights on Thursdays and Sundays Bentonville-Fayetteville, Arkansas, starting March 3rd, 2023 with flights on Mondays and Fridays ©Breeze Airways Their intent is to encourage more families and travelers to vacation over the upcoming spring break vacations through March and April and do so easier. According to an article by the Orlando Business Journal, David Neeleman, founder and CEO, said, “Spring break is a time for the ultimate family getaway and Breeze is the ideal solution for a fun family-friendly vacation…With our free family seating and no change or cancellation fees, what better time to make the most of the change of seasons by getting a fresh take on travel to fun destinations this April and May.” Disney World Entrance Coupling these new routes with the fact that Breeze Airways has been recently offering tickets for passengers as low as $39 one way to Orlando during their latest promotion, we think that many guests could see this in the future as a viable option for traveling to Walt Disney World. To take advantage of these new routes, you’ll want to visit Breeze Airways’ website. For the latest in Disney news, stay with us at DFB! Complete Guide to Booking the Cheapest Flight to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which airline do you like to use to fly to Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post 4 NEW Nonstop Routes Added to the Orlando International Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s only one new booth at the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival…but is that booth even new at all? 2023 BRUNCHCOT Booth BRUNCHCOT is the new booth, and it replaced the Sunshine Griddle booth from last year. We really liked a lot of the eats at Sunshine Griddle, so we’re glad to see that a lot of the menu has stayed the same, despite the name change. However, there are also a few new additions! So come along with us to check them out and find out whether you should prioritize or skip this booth. Menu Over at the BRUNCHCOT food booth, you’ll find a variety of available items that look pretty familiar! There’s Avocado Toast, Shrimp and Grits, and Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites, all of which were on the menu at Sunshine Griddle. New this year is the Lox Benedict on Everything Focaccia. Look at that menu! For drinks, there’s the returning Froot Loops Shake and Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail, and you can also get the new Peach Bellini. Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the Avocado Toast, which is made with Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes on Toasted Ciabatta. It’s a plant-based option, and it’s part of the Garden Graze food stroll as well! You can get it for $6. Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta Last year, we thought this snack was fantastic. But this year? We’re wishing a little bit that the portion was bigger. However, the avocado itself was seasoned well, we loved the toppings, and it’s absolutely beautiful. The tomatoes were incredibly fresh and add a nice zing. Cut pic of the toast Next, we got the Shrimp and Grits, which is Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Sweet Corn Salsa. It costs $7.25. When we tried this dish in 2022, the grits were nice and buttery while the salsa was sweet with a little kick. We were big fans! So how does this year’s dish stack up? Shrimp and Grits It surprised us! This was actually our FAVORITE thing at the booth this year. The seasoning had a touch of heat to it, but not so much that it was overwhelming. The grits themselves were a great texture and we enjoyed the mixture of flavors and textures that the toppings added. Shrimp We also tried the NEW Lox Benedict on Everything Focaccia with Everything-Spiced Cream Cheese, Shallots, Crispy Capers, and Hollandaise Sauce for $7.50. Lox Benedict on Everything Focaccia This one also surprised us with how delicious it was! The runny egg was a great addition on top, and the capers added some zing that we enjoyed. You get a solid portion of greens, and the smoked salmon wasn’t too fishy…even for someone who doesn’t love smoked salmon! A look inside We’ll finish with dessert! The Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Bacon was one of our favorite treats from last year. You can get them now for $4.75. Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon Last year, the bites were filling and delicious, generously loaded with cinnamon and sugar, and absolutely indulgent. We didn’t love the combination of bacon and cream cheese icing, but that didn’t stop us from wanting to order a dozen of the bites and scarf them down in a heartbeat. Is this treat still a winner? The short answer? YES! The long answer? They reminded us of Cinnabon Bites from Taco Bell, but if they were 600 times better. The pastry is flaky and covered in cinnamon sugar and we just overall enjoyed every moment eating these. Time for dessert! Now time for the drinks! Drinks In terms of drinks at this booth, we got the nonalcoholic Froot Loops Shake for $4.75. We’ve really enjoyed this drink in the past, and this year was no different! It tastes like drinking cereal milk, but with even MORE Froot Loops flavor. The cereal on the top adds a nice crunch and it’s absolutely delightful. It’s not too sweet and we recommend it highly for the kiddos! Froot Loops Shake We also tried out the new Peach Bellini for $11. It’s pretty basic, and a little bit light on the peach. We mostly tasted the sparkling wine flavor. Peach Bellini You can also get the Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail with milk, Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur, and vanilla vodka for $10.50. Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail When we’ve had this drink before, we thought it was pretty strong but generally a great mix of coffee and alcohol. Overall THIS. BOOTH. SLAPS. What else can we even say? Not a single thing missed the mark here, and some of these items were even over-the-top amazing. Is it even legal for a festival booth to have this much good food?! Even if you’re not a brunch person, we might still recommend stopping by this booth. There was a pretty long line when we arrived, but we totally understand why — the menu is stellar! The Shrimp & Grits were probably our favorite thing, but we also really enjoyed the Cinnamon Roll Bites and the Froot Loops Shake. Now if you’ll excuse us, we’ve got to hype ourselves up to leave this booth…we could stay here all day! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! The 2023 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Flower and Garden Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. Click here to learn more about the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. Ready to Plan for Your 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 220+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2023 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! MORE Flower & Garden Festival INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival Learn About the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Secret Tips for the Flower & Garden Festival Everything Returning to the Flower & Garden Festival in 2023 2 Things We ALWAYS Bring to the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Flower & Garden Festival news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post BRB, Changing Our Permanent Residence to THIS EPCOT Festival Booth first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fair warning, what you’re about to read may make you want to get in your car and immediately drive to EPCOT. Tangierine Cafe Why? Because the 2023 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially begun! We’ve got plenty of food booths with tasty items to check out, plus beautiful topiaries to see, merchandise to shop, and concerts to watch. But first, we’re heading to Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina! Menu We’ve got some returning and two NEW dishes at this booth, with returning drinks as well. We’re especially interested in that Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake! 2023 Tangierine Cafe Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up is the Grilled Kebabs, which come with a Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli for $6.25. You can get the kebab as either Harissa Chicken or Lamb Kefta. We decided to try one of each to compare them to what we’ve had in the past (which we’ve enjoyed!) The Harissa Chicken has good flavor, and it’s a great option if you’re looking for some protein. It’s not too spicy, but does have that spiced flavor! Grilled chicken Kebab The Lamb Kebab was DELICIOUS when we last had it! In the past, we’ve found the lamb to have a TON of flavor. This time was no different as it had even more flavor than the chicken option, and we really love that Carrot Chickpea Salad — it’s refreshing and different. The carrots provide a nice crunch and the chickpeas are really tasty. The dressing on the slaw was light and refreshing too! Lamb Kefta New to the festival this year is the Hummus Trio for $5.25! You get traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam. We’ve loved the breads-and-dips we’ve had here before, so we’re excited to give this a try. We’re sorry to say that we didn’t love this! We’ve had better bread and dips here before, and the hummus didn’t taste fresh but more like something you could get from the grocery store. The avocado and herb hummus was the most flavorful and the one we’d choose if we had to pick. The traditional hummus lacked flavor, and the beet and black garlic one was heavy on the beets and not on the garlic. Hummus Trio Of course, it’s not a balanced meal without dessert — and that’s where the Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake comes in. You can grab this for $5. We weren’t sure what to expect from this cake, but it was a lot nuttier tasting than what we thought it would be! We were expecting a fruity flavor, but it reminded us more of a nutty, almond-paste flavor. The thick raspberry syrup on the bottom was actually the star here. It’s a decent-sized portion and overall pretty fine, but nothing that will be making out Best of the Fest list this year! Saffron Orange Cake But, you’ll also find some pretty delectable-looking drinks at this booth too! Drinks One of our favorite returning drinks is the Pomegranate Mimosa for $11. This one had a very strong pomegranate flavor when we had it last year, but it’s rather refreshing if you’re a pomegranate fan. Our had a lot of syrup this year, but if you’re looking for something fruity and bubbly, this might be it. Pomegranate mimosa We also grabbed the Cider Flight for $10, which comes with three different hard ciders! We thought these were all pretty great. Cider Flight The Keel Farms Strawberry Hard Cider was the fruitiest of the three, so if you like sweet ciders we’d pick this one. The Bold Rock Tangerine Hard Cider was pretty subtle — there wasn’t too much citrus or tangerine, just a hint. And the 3 Daughters Brewing Pomegranate Hard Cider was our favorite. Whet your whistle! You can also grab these ciders individually for $5.5o/6oz or $9.50/12oz. OVERALL If spice and flavor are what you’re after, then we’d recommend stopping by Tangierine Cafe while you’re at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! Our favorite was the cider flight, but overall this booth was just kinda “meh.” The new cake wasn’t anything special, and neither was the hummus trio. We enjoyed the kebabs, but we’ve had them before and would love to see something new and exciting here next time! 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 Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Flower and Garden Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. Ready to Plan for Your 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 220+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2023 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! MORE Flower & Garden Festival INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival Learn About the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Secret Tips for the Flower & Garden Festival Everything Returning to the Flower & Garden Festival in 2023 2 Things We ALWAYS Bring to the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Flower & Garden Festival news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Booth You Can Probably SKIP first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to check out a very important part of the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: the MERCH! This merch, ‘yall The 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is officially underway! We’ve been preparing for this day ahead of time by checking out the menus, planning which activities we want to enjoy, and scouring the park for new topiaries. But now, the festival has officially started and it’s time to check out everything that EPCOT has to offer, starting with the special festival merchandise! This year, there are several different merchandise collections that you can find during the Flower & Garden Festival, and we’re sharing photos of ALL the items we’ve spotted in the parks so far. Most of these things can be found in the Creations Shop, although you can also find some items at World Traveler, Pin Traders, and Festival merchandise kiosks. In other words, just be sure to check and see what items are available throughout the stores at EPCOT to make sure you don’t miss anything! Orange Bird Collection Apparel You can’t have a special event in Disney World without a spirit jersey. So there’s an Orange Bird Spirit Jersey for $79.99. Orange Bird is on the front… There he is! …and he’s on the back Spreadin’ The Sunshine! The back Stay cool with a pair of Orange Bird Shorts for $39.99. Shorts Pair those with a matching Orange Bird Tank Top for $39.99. Tank Accessories If you love Orange Bird, you might as well just get ready to throw money at the Orange Bird Loungefly Mini Backpack. LOOK AT IT. Orange Bird Backpack The back even has a cute Orange Bird graphic on it. This Loungefly is $85. The back Pins How about an Orange Bird Pin? Orange Bird loves flowers We love this Orange Bird Flower Power Pin. Flower power Mugs and More You KNOW you need this Orange Bird Salt & Pepper Shaker. It’s got Orange Bird flying on one side… Just flying through …and Orange Bird with “Groovy Garden” on the other. Groovy Garden Wouldn’t this Orange Bird Stepping Stone look great in your yard? It’s $29.99. Garden Stone There’s also this adorable Orange Bird Planter for $34.99. SO cute! Snow White Collection Apparel This Snow Puffed Sleeve Tee for $44.99 is beautiful. Snow White Tee Next time you decide to bake, be sure to put on your Snow White Apron for $34.99. Snow White apron Accessories You can get EPCOT Flower & Garden Snow White Ears for $34.99! 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Snow White Ears Pins There’s even a Snow White Pin for $19.99. Pin Mugs and More There’s sweet Snow White Trinket Dish. So sweet Figment Collection Apparel You can grab an EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Figment Front Knot Tee for $39.99. Tee! Keep the sun out of your eyes with a Figment Bucket Hat for $29.99. Figment Bucket Hat Accessories Okay, Figment fans, you’ll want to get your hands on this EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Loungefly Mini Backpack for $78. Figment Loungefly Bag You’ll find the festival logo on the back. Festival logo Pins There’s a “Let Your Imagination Guide You” Figment Pin. Let your imagination guide you Mugs and More Check out this Figment Planter Mug for $19.99. Cute Mug It’s got the festival logo on the back with a Mickey cactus! Planter Mug You can also get a Figment Tervis Tumbler for $29.99. Tervis Tumbler Celebrate your imagination with this Figment Trinket Dish for $14.99. For your jewelry or coins or whatever Grab a Figment Magnet for $14.99 while you’re at it. Figment magnet Figment also has his own Salt & Pepper Shaker. He’s on one side. Let your imagination grow …and the festival logo is on the other. Flower & Garden Festival logo The side has Figment and “Stuck on Imagination.” Stuck on Imagination How pretty is this Figment Glass Terrarium for $39.99? A Terrarium Annual Passholder Collection Apparel There’s an Annual Passholder Raglan Shirt available with Figment, Orange Bird, AND Snow White on it. 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Annual Passholder Merchandise Pins We found a Figment Pin for Annual Passholders! Figment! Mugs and More There’s a Figment, Orange Bird, and Show White Annual Passholder Water Bottle. Annual Passholder water bottle Other Festival Merchandise Apparel You can get Kid’s Festival Crocs with Figment, Orange Bird, and Snow White! CROCS Pins We even found a Pin Set with a Figment Pin, Orange Bird Pin, and Snow White Pin. Pin Set That’s all the new merchandise that we spotted at this year’s festival so far! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from EPCOT throughout the day and throughout the rest of this festival season. Click Here to See the FULL List of the Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths and Menus! Ready to Plan for Your 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 220+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2023 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! MORE Flower & Garden Festival INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival Learn About the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Secret Tips for the Flower & Garden Festival Everything Returning to the Flower & Garden Festival in 2023 2 Things We ALWAYS Bring to the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Flower & Garden Festival news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to the Flower & Garden Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post HIDE Your Wallet! All the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise Is HERE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The big day has arrived! 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival The 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival has officially kicked off in Disney World and we’re here to show you everything there is to do! We’re excited to try out all of the new and returning eats, see the character topiaries, and experience all that the festival has to offer. So how do you keep track of what’s happening at the festival? We’ve got a first look at this year’s festival passport! When you enter EPCOT, you’ll be able to pick up this special festival passport, which is a booklet that acts as your guide to the festival. We grabbed a copy of the passport when we walked into the park and the cover is just as vibrant as the festival! It’s giving strong citrus vibes, with shades of green, orange, and yellow, and a bouquet of fruit, flowers, and veggies exploding from behind the logo. 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Passport Let’s take a look inside the passport! First, you’ll be greeted by the welcome page. This goes over what information you can find inside your passport, and includes a page telling you about different tours you can take throughout the festival, both guided and self-guided. The English Tea Garden in the United Kingdom Pavilion is a can’t-miss! Welcome page Next up are the different activities and attractions for kids that are unique to the festival. There are two different scavenger hunts as well as other activity areas to keep them entertained while you’re snacking your way from food kitchen to food kitchen. Overview of activities Your festival passport will also tell you what topiaries you’ll see and where to find them. It’s easy to get caught up in all of the festival attractions that you just might miss them, so this is extremely helpful for finding your favorite characters. List of topiaries It wouldn’t be a Flower and Garden Festival without the gardens! These pages will tell you what types of gardens you can find throughout EPCOT. Different gardens Looking to get some shopping done? There are several collections available during the Flower and Garden Festival and this merchandise page will tell you where to find them. If you love Orange Bird, get your wallet ready! 2023 Festival Merchandise in the Flower and Garden Passport If you love live music you don’t want to skip the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Held at the America Gardens Theatre, there are three shows on concert nights and you can scan the QR code to see which artists are coming (or check out our page here!). This page also tells you about the Festival Gift Cards. These are a great way to budget because it’s easy to run up a hefty sum visiting the food kitchens! Gift cards are a handy way to set a limit (although they are reloadable), plus they come with a wristband for easy access. Lastly, this page has the key for the food kitchen guide, which means … Garden Rocks Concert Series, the gift cards, and Festival Cuisine key It’s time to look at the food kitchen pages! Every food kitchen is listed along with where you can find it, what items they have, and what the ingredients are. Some include pictures and fun facts too! The first page has the specialty Joffrey’s drinks for the festival as well as the offerings at Connections Cafe and Eatery. Food kitchen info! Next up is Sunshine Seasons and The Land Cart in World Nature. The Honey Bee-Stro Hosted by the National Honey Board can be found near Port of Entry. More food kitchen info Nearby is where you’ll also find Pineapple Promenade (perfect for DOLE Whip-lovers!) as well as the plant-based Trowel & Trellis. More food kitchen info Over by the Canada Pavilion you can check out the iconic Refreshment Port, and inside the Pavilion is Northern Bloom. More food kitchen info France’s food kitchen is Fleur de Lys, and nearby you’ll find La Isla Fresca. More food kitchen info Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina is in Morocco and Hanami, the home of Frushi, is in Japan. More food kitchen info For American fare head over to Magnolia Terrace and the Funnel Cake booth! Primavera Kitchen in the Italy Pavilion serves up fresh pasta dishes. More food kitchen info Want to taste test some authentic German beers? Stop by Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market! The Refreshment Outpost has some tasty snakes and beverages too. More food kitchen info Lotus House is the food kitchen in China, while Jardin de Fiestas can be found in Mexico. More food kitchen info Over by Disney Traders is Florida Fresh which serves up plenty of fruit and veggie dishes. Inside the Odyssey is The Citrus Blossom, where you can buy the souvenir Orange Bird Sipper! More food kitchen info The newest booth to the festival is Brunchcot, which can be found around the walkway near Test Track. Nearby is EPCOT Farmers Feast, which features a rotating menu. More food kitchen info While you’re sampling the variety of cuisines from around the park, why not take part in the Garden Graze? This edible scavenger hunt allows you to collect a special (and tasty!) prize after purchasing 5 menu items from the qualifying booths that are part of Garden Graze. 2023 Garden Graze And that’s it! You can pick up your own Festival Passport when you visit EPCOT during the Flower and Garden Festival. 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Passport You can also find this information in the My Disney Experience app, however, this booklet keeps it all in one convenient spot! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Flower and Garden Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. Click here to learn everything about the Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 220+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2023 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! MORE Flower & Garden Festival INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival Learn About the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Secret Tips for the Flower & Garden Festival Everything Returning to the Flower & Garden Festival in 2023 2 Things We ALWAYS Bring to the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Flower & Garden Festival news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are YOU most excited to do at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Look INSIDE the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Passport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a Star Wars fan or someone who has a Disney+ subscription, then you probably know why today is so important! ©Disney That’s right, it’s the premiere of The Mandalorian Season 3 on Disney+ and people are GIDDY with excitement. The show has been incredibly popular throughout its first two seasons, inspiring countless merchandise collections since 2019. But now, there’s an ultimate fan experience in Disney World! In honor of the premiere, Din Djarin (The Mandalorian) and Grogu (Baby Yoda) are appearing for the first time in Disney World today! This character interaction has already been seen in Disneyland, but this is the first time it’s available on the east coast. They’re in Galaxy’s Edge! You’ll find them roaming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios. Mando is wearing his traditional armor and carrying Grogu in an adorable side bag. At this time, it’s unclear whether this is a one-day-only offering or if it will continue to happen, but we have our fingers crossed for a recurring meet and greet! There was quite a crowd of guests waiting to meet the characters, so beware that you might need to wait your turn. We’ll make sure to watch out for anything else special Disney does for the premiere of the new season. Stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Get a Sneak Peek at the New Season! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you want to meet these characters in the parks? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Mandalorian and Grogu Are In Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy First Day of Spring! Okay, we know it’s not technically spring yet, but EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival started today — and that means it’s officially Spring at Disney World. Flower & Garden Festival Of course, one of the BEST parts about Flower and Garden is the AMAZING food that you can grab from each of the booths — springtime cuisine inspired by all the wonderful cultures represented in World Showcase. However, we stumbled upon something you might wanna grab… it isn’t food — but it’s a souvenir you can only grab from a food booth! The Citrus Blossom is a fan-favorite Flower and Garden booth featuring food and drinks with subtle hints of orange, lemon, and lime. Plus, our friend Orange Bird loves to make not-so-subtle appearances! The Orange Bird Bundle can be grabbed from the Citrus Blossom booth this year, and it makes for a GREAT souvenir package. Orange Bird Sipper Included in the bundle is the souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup and ‘The Orange Bird — A Little Golden Book.’ This bundle is $19! Of course, you can get the two items separately. The book alone is $6 and you can grab the sipper alone for $15 — filled with an Orange-Lemon Smoothie! Orange Bird Merchandise If you didn’t already know, Orange Bird is kind of the unofficial mascot of Flower and Garden! You’ll be seeing a lot more of him throughout the festival, and The Citrus Blossom is a great place to start if you’re wanting to check out some Orange Bird merchandise. The Orange Bird Little Golden Book As usual, follow along for more Disney-related news and updates! We’re your one-stop-shop for all things magical — especially if it’s edible. If you’re hoping to check out some eats from this year’s Flower and Garden Festival, click the link below! Click here for a FULL LIST of booths and menus at this year’s 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! Will you be grabbing the Orange Bird Bundle? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out the NEW Orange Bird Souvenir at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! 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. Can’t make it out to EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival this year to see and do everything they have to offer? We’ve got just the thing for you! Orange Bird The Orange Bird has become a staple of EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival each year, and one popular souvenir has returned this year: the Orange Bird Little Golden Book! So how else can you get your hands on it without going to EPCOT? From Loungefly backpacks, to Magicbands, to Minnie ears, Disney’s Orange Bird has become an iconic souvenir staple ushering in spring at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival. Did you know that you can also get a souvenir featuring this popular character right from your home without having to visit the park? With or without the sipper: That is the question The iconic Little Golden Book series made a book about Disney’s Orange Bird and started including them for sale at last year’s Flower and Garden festival. Since then, we’ve already spotted it at this year’s festival as a festival bundle offering at The Citrus Blossom. Cute, right? So how do you get a hold of one if you’re not planning to attend this year’s festival? Amazon! Orange Bird Little Golden Book We spotted them for sale on Amazon for $5.99 and they can ship right out to your door. There’s also a Kindle option for those that are looking for a way to save space and have it immediately (but we get the aesthetic appeal of those Little Golden Books sitting on your bookshelf). We love Orange Bird It’s so much fun seeing a character that guests have seen pop up for decades now worked into children’s books to pass down to future generations and keep the Orange Bird coming for festivals in the future. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney merchandise updates! Click Here to Purchase the Orange Bird Little Golden Book! 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! Will you be ordering this Orange Bird golden book? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Get an EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Souvenir on...Amazon? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Cast members at Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure park are accustomed to being surrounded by Disney history, but they were especially excited to be among the first to see Walt Disney’s honorary Academy Award® for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on display at the iconic restaurant to mark the upcoming Oscars® broadcast on ABC. […]View the full article

While the Disney Dining Plan still hasn’t returned to Disney World, there is another dining offer that might make you want to book a trip! Mickey Pretzel! The Dining Promo Card was introduced in 2023 and functions much like a gift card you can use at select restaurants throughout Disney World property. We’ve got plenty of tips on how the card works, where you’ll get the best bang for your buck, and anything else you might need to know. But, if you want to take advantage of this offer, you’ll need to book it SOON! Disney previously announced that the Dining Promo Card offer would be available for guests who have a qualifying visit between June 25th and September 14th, 2023. But, what they didn’t mention at first was the last date you can book this offer. We love Disney food! And then, Disney sent a message to travel agents with a final date the Dining Promo Card would be available for booking — and it’s coming up FAST! Gasparilla Island Grill If you’re looking to take advantage of this deal, you’ll need to book your vacation by March 27th, 2023. So, the Dining Promo Card is available for those who book a qualifying visit between June 25th and September 14th, 2023. But you have to book that visit by March 27th, 2023 if you want to get the Promo Card. Let’s talk about the Dining Promo Package! Keep in mind that this only works for certain qualifying trips. To qualify, you’ll have to book a minimum 4-night stay at a Disney World hotel with at least 4 days of park tickets. You get one gift card per ROOM, not per person. YUM To learn more about the Dining Promo Card and how to best use it, check out our posts below: 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 One of the best ways to ensure you’re getting the BEST deal or discount on your Disney World vacation is to book through a travel agent that specializes in Disney World. You’ll pay the same price as if you book on your own, and your travel agent will know the best way to take advantage of any special offers like this one. We recommend Small World Vacations! Stay tuned to DFB for more dining news! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg 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! Did you take advantage of this dining deal? Let us know in the comments! The post REMINDER: This Disney Dining Deal Is Disappearing SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a big fan of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? Yeah, we know that festival is still MONTHS away, while we’re enjoying the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, but it’s never too late to plan ahead. Tuna Bowl from 2022 Swan & Dolphin Food and Wine fest! Are you aware, though, that there’s ANOTHER Food & Wine Festival in Disney World — and it doesn’t even require a park ticket? Well, it’s held every year at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, although this year’s price for the festival has nearly gone up $20! Tickets are on sale now for the 2023 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic to be held November 10th-11th, 2023. The event includes tastings from ALL of the Swan and Dolphin’s Restaurants, including Todd English’s bluezoo, Shula’s Steakhouse, Kimonos, and more. 2022 Food and Wine Classic The event also includes wine tastings, food, and wine seminars, special experiences (like a VIP Champagne and Dessert Party), and more. Note that the additional activities generally cost extra, in addition to your ticket to the event. Food guide from 2022 Tickets are on sale now for $185 per person, which is a $20 increase from last year’s event. The price of the ticket does include ALL the food and beverages at the festival’s food booths, although seminars and additional tastings and events do cost an additional fee. 2022 Wristband Guests can get a discounted room rate at the Swan and Dolphin if they have tickets. You can call 888.828.8850 to book a discounted room, but you will need to have proof of purchase for your Food & Wine Classic ticket. 2022 Food & Wine Classic We’ve been to this festival before and have enjoyed it, but you’ll have to ask yourself if you’re willing to spend almost $200 (with service fees, the total comes to $197.50) per person to attend. We’ll be covering the event this year, so stay tuned for our food reviews! With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. Get Our Guide! We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! Here are our fave eats at this festival from last year! 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 attending the Food & Wine Classic this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Tickets NOW On Sale for the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney Parks are home to some of the most innovative and immersive experiences for guests around the world. This Women’s History Month, we are shining a spotlight on two engineers who are essential in keeping the attractions moving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Senior Managers of Engineering Services Angel Price and Sarah Wood help lead a […]View the full article

Sometimes, we complain about Disneyland getting all the cool character meet and greets. Galaxy’s Edge From Marvel characters like the Avengers and Star Wars characters like Boba Fett, we’ve seen plenty of faces (or helmets!) we’ve been dreaming would come over to Disney World. Those dreams had been just that, but that has officially changed because two NEW characters have been spotted roaming around Disney World! The Mandalorian season 3 premieres on Disney+ on March 1st, and to celebrate, Disney has brought Mando and Grogu to the east coast! The dynamic duo has been seen walking around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the very first time. We’re not sure how long these two will be interacting with guests over in Batuu, but if you want to catch a glimpse, we’d recommend heading over sooner rather than later! We’ve seen these two roaming around Galaxy’s Edge over in Disneyland before, but we’re thrilled to see Mando and Grogu in Disney World too. Mando and Grogu in Disneyland We’ll be keeping an eye on The Mandalorian and Grogu in Disney World and let you know if we have any more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more! See the Trailer for Season 3 of ‘The Mandalorian’ Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be heading to Disney World to meet these two soon? Tell us in the comments. The post IT’S HAPPENING! 2 Popular Characters Have FINALLY Come to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is still not entirely back to its pre-pandemic self, but little by little the place we know and love is returning to its former glory. Mickey at Chef Mickey’s Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort was a popular dining spot for families because of their buffet service and fun character dining. When the parks re-opened in 2020, both of those aspects were removed. Both the characters and buffet have RETURNED, but a major price increase has now hit the restaurant. Chef Mickey’s buffet service is officially back as of today! Previously the restaurant had been serving food family style, where tables shared a prix fixe menu and guests could order more of any item they’d like. Now, this restaurant brought back its original buffet service, which made this spot a popular choice for both the Contemporary’s resort guests and others visiting the Resort. Breakfast buffet! While there is some controversy surrounding the buffet’s return, there’s one more change that might bring about even more contention. Today, pricing for Chef Mickey’s has also been updated. When they were serving their dishes family style, adults could dine for $45 at breakfast and for $60 at dinner. Now, breakfast is $51 per adult and dinner is $62. Likewise, prices for kids have raised. Children used to be able to eat for $29 each at breakfast time and $38 at dinner, and now breakfast service is $33 per child and dinner is $39. Chef Mickey’s This restaurant has generally been a very popular spot, especially because you can meet the Fab Five while you enjoy your meal! You will want to snag an Advanced Dining Reservation ASAP if you plan to dine at Chef Mickey’s. If you’ve never made a dining reservation at Disney World before, you can check out our step-by-step guide below! Everything you need to know about Advanced Dining Reservations Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on dining at Disney World! Here’s Every Disney World Buffet Ranked From BEST to WORST! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Comment below your favorite Disney World buffet! The post Major Price INCREASE Hits Chef Mickey’s in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dreaming of a seaside getaway filled with ocean breezes, delicious cocktails, and all the seafood your heart desires? View from the back of Narcoossee’s Visiting Narcoossee’s Restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort will get you pretty darn close! This posh seafood restaurant has gone under some serious refurbishment and will officially reopen on April 1st, 2023, with a reimagined menu and atmosphere. Don’t worry though — lots of the fan-favorite options from before will be returning. If you want to visit this spot ASAP, there’s some important info you need to know! Interested in diving into some seafood? Great! You can get reservations for Narcoossee’s starting TODAY, March 1st! ©Disney We recommend trying to grab a reservation sooner rather than later, as people have been waiting a WHILE for the Narcoossee’s Bisque and Surf and Turf! Also…did we mention that there would be Ocean-Inspired Charcuterie? ©Disney | Check out this Ocean-Inspired Charcuterie Board! To grab a reservation, you can either book it in the My Disney Experience App or by calling (407) 939-3463. Remember that you can book restaurant reservations for your Disney World trip starting 60 days before your visit. Narcoossee’s If you’re interested in all things Disney news and updates, make sure to follow along — because there’s a lot more where that came from! Click the link below to learn more about Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Click here for more on the Grand Floridian! 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 grabbing a Narcoossee’s Reservation? Let us know in the comments! The post Reservations Open TODAY for a Reopening Disney World Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

IT’S TIME. Are you ready to hang with Orange Bird and Spike the Bee? We’re heading into Disney World for the start of EPCOT’s 2023 International Flower and Garden Festival! 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival We might have JUST finished the 2023 Festival of the Arts, but we’re ready to take on the next festival today. Let’s head in to see the gorgeous topiaries, listen to some music from local bands, and of course, taste our way around the outdoor kitchens. We’ll be updating this post ALL DAY as we explore everything there is to see from the festival. Festival Dates The Flower and Garden Festival lasts from March 1st through July 5th, 2023. 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival We spend the first day of the festival trying out ALL the new eats and drinks around the park so that you know which items you should try during your visit. But you’ll have plenty of time to take in this festival since it lasts over 4 months! Getting Started and Crowds When we first arrived at EPCOT this morning, we spotted a good number of people headed in! …Minnie Ears… 2023 Flower and Garden Festival Orange Bird Ears …a mug… Orange Bird mug …and a Corkcicle! There are also Figment and Snow White collections too, so stay tuned for more on those! Corkcicle There are some Annual Passholder exclusive items too, like this shirt… 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Annual Passholder Merchandise …and this water bottle! Annual Passholder water bottle Well, we’ll apologize to our wallets in advance. Want to see more of the fest merchandise? Click here! Live Entertainment There’s a new Beacons of Magic performance on Spaceship Earth in honor of the festival. The Garden Rocks Concert Series is back at this year’s festival! These concerts are free with EPCOT admission, and they take place at the America Gardens Theater, Friday through Monday. Local bands will rock the house Tuesday through Thursday. You can purchase a dining package if you want to reserve your seats in advance and have a meal right before the show. Check out the full list of artists performing at the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival here. Additional Activities There are also all kinds of gardens around EPCOT for this festival, including a Tropical Rainforest Garden in the Mexico pavilion of the World Showcase, Floating Gardens in World Nature, and more. If you can’t tell by the name of the festival, the gardens are a HUGE part of EPCOT during this time! Remember, we’ll be updating this post LIVE as we explore the festival today so keep checking back! We’ll be bringing you full reviews of ALL the Outdoor Kitchens at this festival, as well as more details about the entertainment, merchandise, and more. We’re sharing it all! And, if you’re looking for some exclusive festival merchandise you won’t find anywhere else, check out our DFB Flower & Garden shirts! You can shop these and more in our DFB Merch Store. Get ready for Flower and Garden fest with these new shirts! Stay tuned with DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World! Learn more about the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 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! Are you visiting the Flower and Garden Festival in EPCOT this year? Let us know in the comments. The post Come With Us To Eat and See EVERYTHING at the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How BAD are the crowds on the opening day of an EPCOT Festival? Well…we’re about to find out. It’s HERE! The 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival started on March 1st and will run through July 5th. The Festival began on a Wednesday, which could make the crowds a bit better than a Festival that may start on a Friday (when more guests may have already arrived for their weekend trips). But that doesn’t mean EPCOT won’t get busy. So join us now for an honest look at the crowds so you know what to expect. We started our morning bright and early at EPCOT to see what the Festival had to offer! Right at the entrance, there were quite a few guests already lined up, waiting to get in — a strong start to the crowd count for the day. But inside EPCOT, the crowds felt fairly light, at least as of 10AM ET. Note that on March 1st, EPCOT opened at 9AM ET to all guests, but at 8:30AM to Disney World hotel guests with the Early Theme Park Entry perk. While that 30 minutes into the park won’t necessarily help you get a head start on the food booths (many of these don’t open until World Showcase opens, around 11AM), it CAN help you get early access to some great photo opportunities in the park and (perhaps more importantly) the merchandise. Not Too Bad For example, on the Festival’s opening day, a popular Loungefly Bag of Orange Bird had essentially sold out early in the morning at Creations Shop (likely due to the resort guests’ ability to get their shopping done early!). But we did see them available for a little bit at The Odyssey. They quickly were selling out there too! 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise We spotted quite a few guests in what appeared to be convention or event-related pink shirts. Remember that other events taking place in different spots within Disney World can impact crowd levels at the parks too! More Crowds But overall, things were shockingly…empty-ish(?) for the start of a Festival! Those Tables Likely Won’t Be Empty Later… Again, we were at EPCOT well before the Festival food booths (the main stars of the show) opened. We expect crowds could get MUCH worse as the day goes on, so here’s our pro tip for conquering some of the crowds: GO EARLY! Getting in early and taking advantage of that Early Theme Park Entry time (if you qualify) could be key to helping you enjoy some of EPCOT with lower crowds. While Early Theme Park Entry or even just rope-dropping the Park won’t get you access to everything, you could walk around the open areas, see the Festival topiaries that you have access to, and potentially even grab some Festival merchandise with lower crowds. We’ll continue to keep an eye on those crowd levels throughout the day and update this post as we go along. How Bad Will the Crowds Get? Want to make sure you’ve got the perfect look for the Flower & Garden Festival? Pick up our DFB-exclusive Flower & Garden Festival shirt right now! Get ready for Flower and Garden fest with these new shirts! You can grab the shirt in a regular or v-neck design, pick up a sweatshirt or long-sleeve tee with the same design, and/or grab our DFB Flower & Garden Festival Guide to make sure you’ve got EVERYTHING you need! See full details about our Festival Guide below! 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! Will you be visiting the Flower & Garden Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post PRO TIP for Conquering the Crowds at EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready to dine with princesses in Magic Kingdom once again?! Cinderella’s Royal Table Cinderella’s Royal Table has featured a modified character dining experience since the parks reopened, but that has officially changed! Disney previously announced that princesses would return to interact with guests at this table-service spot once again, and we’re sharing a look at all the princesses you might be able to meet! Character dining has slowly been returning to normal in Disney World, and Cinderella’s Royal Table is the latest restaurant to join the ranks! We visited this table-service spot on the first day that princesses were set to return to find out just who would be walking around greeting guests. Special location for a special meal? DONE! Up until now, this character dining experience had been modified to include a meet and greet with Cinderella in the castle’s waiting chamber. But now that things have gone back to normal, many of the princesses are back to visiting guests at their tables. In the past, we’ve seen Ariel, Aurora, Jasmine, and Snow White mingling with guests in the dining room throughout their meals, but Disney hadn’t made any sort of announcements about which princesses would be returning. Talk about VIEWS But luckily, it wasn’t long before we found out for ourselves! First up, we found that Cinderella was still meeting guests individually in her own separate space. This meet-and-greet area is right outside the dining room, and you can stop and say hello as you enter the restaurant. Hey Cindy! The other princesses will walk around to the tables as you dine, and we spotted all the same classic ones who used to be here! We’ve got Ariel in her aqua dress, as well as Jasmine in her traditional outfit. Jasmine We also spotted Aurora, looking lovely in pink! This is currently the only place you can meet her in Magic Kingdom, although she does appear in the Festival of Fantasy Parade. Aurora And then, there’s the OG princess — Snow White! She’s wearing her classic outfit as well, smiling and laughing with us at our table. She’s just a joy to meet! Snow White At the end of your meal, you’ll get an autograph card with the signatures of these five ladies. It’s a great souvenir for a princess fan! But keep in mind that the price for this meal has increased significantly due to the return of characters. Dinner is now $79 per adult and $47 per child, plus tax and gratuity. It’s a hefty investment, but it’s one of the few places where you can meet five princesses at once, and the ONLY way that you can dine inside Cinderella Castle. Essentially, you’re paying for the experience more than the meal. Cinderella’s Royal Table Talk about a royal affair! We’re so thrilled to see this character meal return to its former glory. Depending on when you visit Cinderella’s Royal Table, you may see a different assortment of princesses — but any day we get to dine with royalty is a good day in our book. For more princess character meals, consider checking out Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT or Storybook Dining with Snow White at Artist Point! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney dining news! See ALL the Character Meals That Have Returned to Disney World Here Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to Cinderella’s Royal Table? Let us know in the comments! The post Do Characters Justify the Price INCREASE at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Disney World? We Found Out first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that there’s one “park” in Disney World that’s completely FREE to visit? Disney Springs OK, so Disney Springs isn’t technically a park, but it is a huge shopping and dining location with all kinds of stores, tons of fantastic restaurants, and even a few attractions. If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel or a good neighbor hotel, you can take the free Disney buses to get there. But if you’ll be driving yourself, there are a few things you need to know! We called Disney Springs a park, and that’s mainly because of the sheer SIZE of the place. This isn’t your average shopping mall where you can park right outside one of the stores and head straight in. NOT your average shopping mall Like the other Disney parks, Disney Springs is huge and very spread out. You can expect to walk quite a bit during a trip to this shopping center, even if you’re just going to grab dinner. You should definitely allow plenty of extra time for travel (including parking, getting out of the parking garage, and walking to the restaurant) if you have dining reservations. Disney Springs Over the weekend, you can expect big crowds as Disney World guests and locals from Orlando all gather to spend the evenings in the Springs. Allow extra time if you plan to visit during the weekend! Disney Springs We’ve got lots of tips and information right here to help you successfully plan and execute a Disney Springs trip. Where Is Disney Springs? Disney Springs is located on Disney World property. The nearest theme park is EPCOT (Disney Springs is right on the other side of EPCOT Center Drive). The nearest Disney-owned hotel is Disney’s Saratoga Springs, which is within walking distance. ©Google Maps If you’re arriving via I-4, then you’ll take Exit 67 toward EPCOT/Disney Springs. From there, you stay in the right lane and follow signs to get to the Springs. Disney Transportation to Disney Springs If you’re staying at a hotel that offers free transportation to and from the Disney World theme parks, you can use that transportation to get to Disney Springs, as well! Disney Springs Buses Disney’s free bus system travels between the hotels and Disney Springs beginning one hour before the Springs opens and ending one hour after it closes. Note that bus service between the theme parks and Disney Springs is NOT available. The buses only run between the hotels and Disney Springs. You can’t take a Disney bus directly from the parks to Disney Springs Some hotels offer a boat service to and from Disney Springs. The Sassagoula Boats stop at the Disney Springs Marketplace and the following Disney World hotels: Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Disney’s Old Key West Resort Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney Springs boats If you decide to use a rideshare like Uber or Lyft, you’ll be dropped off and picked up by the Marketplace Bus Loop (on the east side of Disney Springs). Guests staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs can easily walk between the hotel and the Springs using paths that connect the Hotel Plaza Boulevard to the Marketplace. Saratoga Springs Resort But what if you’re driving yourself? Driving to Disney Springs We’d recommend arriving at Disney Springs at least a full hour before any scheduled dining reservations. On busy days (like weekends), it’s not unusual to sit in an hour of traffic just waiting to get into the parking lot. You don’t want to miss your reservations just because you didn’t plan for the extra traffic! Parking Disney Springs has three parking garages — Orange, Grapefruit, and Lime — as well as two surface parking lots. The surface lots are generally only open during busier times. Self-parking is free at all of the lots and garages, and there is designated parking for guests with disabilities at all lots and garages. We love that Disney Springs parking is free! When you arrive at a parking garage or lot, a digital message board will let you know if it is full. Parking can easily reach capacity on weekends and especially during busy times like the holiday season. Entering Orange Garage When you enter the parking garage, look for the lights on the ceiling. If the light is green, it indicates a free space. If it’s red, it means the space is taken. Sometimes this system is a little glitchy, but mostly it can be helpful. Parking At each of the parking garages, you can exit the garage to walk to Disney Springs through the security checkpoints, which are located on the far right of Level 2. However, remember that you may be closer to the exit if you park near the escalators on Levels 3 or 4 rather than parking far away from the security checkpoint on Level 2. Walkway Valet parking is available at the porte-cochère of Cirque du Soleil, and it costs $20 plus tax. You can use valet parking Monday through Friday from 4:30PM to midnight and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to midnight. Which Lot Should You Choose? When the surface parking lots are open, it can be a good idea to choose these over the garages because the walk to Disney Springs from your car will likely be shorter. The Grapefruit Garage is the furthest from Disney Springs (it’s across the road, so you’ll have to take the walking bridge over that road to get to the Springs), but it’s often the best bet when it comes to finding a parking spot. The other two garages tend to fill up before this one does. ©DisneySpringsTwitter The Lime Garage is the closest to the huge World of Disney store, so this tends to be the most popular choice. It’s likely to fill up first, but if you can snag a spot here, you may not have to walk far to get to Disney Springs. Heading to the Parking Garage The Orange Garage is closer to more restaurants (and definitely closer to the Springs than the Grapefruit Garage), and it’s usually less busy than the Lime Garage. Orange Garage The lot or garage that you choose will depend on your priorities (do you want a shorter walk or a better chance of finding a spot?) and when you visit (during busy times, the surface lots will likely be open). Allow Plenty of Time We’ve said it before, but we need to reiterate that you need to give yourself plenty of travel time! It can take at LEAST an hour to just get into a parking garage and find a spot, and then you still have to walk to Disney Springs and then to the restaurant. Disney Springs We have frequently encountered traffic and back-ups when trying to park in the garages, especially in the evenings and on Fridays and Saturdays. Disney Springs is a popular hang-out and date-night destination, so guests and locals alike will flock here. Crowds If you find yourself stuck in traffic with the time of our dining reservation fast approaching, call the restaurant and explain the situation. They may be able to hold your reservation for a while while you park and walk to the restaurant. General Tips Don’t forget that there is no Disney bus transportation between Disney Springs and the Disney World theme parks. If you’re spending the day in Magic Kingdom but have dining reservations at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs, you cannot take the bus from the park to the Springs. You can, however, take the Monorail to one of the nearby hotels and take a bus from there to the Springs (and back). Disney Bus Transportation If you’re planning to leave your car at Disney Springs to visit a different Disney spot, make sure you return early enough to get your car back. The garages close when Disney Springs closes, so you’ll have to find a security guard to help you get out if you’re late picking up your vehicle. Don’t be late! You can use the Car Locator feature in the My Disney Experience app to find your car at the end of the day. Just save your parking details before you leave your vehicle, and then you’ll have all the information you need when it’s time to go home. Learn more about the Car Locator feature here. Now you’re prepared to successfully travel to Disney Springs! Want to learn more about this huge shopping and dining location? Check out the posts below: We’ve Eaten at Every Disney Springs Restaurant. These Are the BEST. How You Should Spend Your Money in Disney Springs The Best Snacks Under $10 at Disney Springs Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. Click here for our full guide to 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. What’s your favorite way to travel to Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments. The post A Word of WARNING About Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The day has finally arrived — another thing is back to “normal” in Disney World! Cinderella Castle Over the past few months/years, we’ve seen many things go back to “normal” throughout Disney World. Fantasmic! has returned, buffets are back at many spots, and various experiences have reopened. But one iconic restaurant had changed significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was still modified for YEARS…until now. One of the most popular restaurants in all of Magic Kingdom (and perhaps all of Disney World) is Cinderella’s Royal Table. Located INSIDE Cinderella Castle, it’s one of those you’ve-got-to-do-it-once-in-your-life spots. Years ago, the restaurant was home to a character meal with some of the most famous Disney princesses. But after the COVID-19 pandemic closures and reopenings, Cinderella’s Royal Table CHANGED. Since its reopening, the restaurant has only featured limited appearances or a limited meet-and-greet with Cinderella. But now things have CHANGED! Cinderella’s Royal Table As of February 28th, the Princesses have officially returned to Cinderella’s Royal Table! We (of course) made our way over to this popular spot to see what this experience is like now. Princesses are back! You will enter the Castle in the same way as you did before, and find that you’ll still encounter a Cinderella meet-and-greet before your meal. Hey Cindy! But, you’ll also find some of Cindy’s royal friends meeting with guests, taking pictures, and roaming around the main dining space throughout your meal. We saw Jasmine… Jasmine …Snow White… Snow White …and Aurora! Aurora Essentially, it’s back to “normal” here in the Castle, with your typical character dining experience, complete with personalized interactions and photos. Though Cinderella is still meeting guests prior to the meal, we’ll be keeping an eye on this to see if it will eventually change as well so that Cindy is greeting guests in the dining room instead. But be warned. This change has come with a price increase at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Here were the old prices: Breakfast: $45/adult and $29/kid Lunch: $67/adult and $39/kid Dinner: $67/adult and $39/kid And here are the updated prices: Breakfast: $65/adult and $39/kid Lunch: $79/adult and $47/kid Dinner: $79/adult and $47/kid Cinderella’s Royal Table So while you may now feel like you’re getting more bang for your buck (thanks to the return of the princesses) you’ll also have to pay more bucks to get that bang. We’ll be sharing a FULL review of Cinderella’s Royal Table, including our complete thoughts on the dishes we ordered here, so stay tuned for more! Click here for 25 dates to consider when planning your 2023 Disney World vacation 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 do you think of this change? Tell us in the comments. The post Magic Kingdom's Most Popular Restaurant Has CHANGED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been almost three years since Disney World’s historic COVID-19-related closure and reopening, but things are still slowly getting back to “normal” at the resort. Mickey at Chef Mickey’s Within the last few months, we’ve seen more character experiences return to the parks, we’ve seen the reopening of restaurants, and we’ve seen the return of some experiences that had been gone for years. Buffets have also come back to many restaurants. And as of March 1st, that includes Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, so let’s head over there and check it out! Chef Mickey’s is a character dining experience that is open for breakfast and dinner. Previously, meals here were served family style, but as of March 1st, the buffet has returned! The return of a buffet can be controversial. Some folks absolutely love buffets and the idea of serving their own food from the various selections available. But others are NOT fans of buffets at all, whether that’s due to cleanliness concerns, fears that they’ll miss a chance to see the characters when they get up from the table to get their food, or the challenges that can come with making sure a little kiddo gets their buffet eats without knocking things down. What side are you on? Chef Mickey’s Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, the buffet is back at Chef Mickey’s so it’s something you’ll have to consider when thinking about booking a reservation here. First of all, pricing has changed here a bit. Here’s a look at the differences: Breakfast: Previously: $45 per adult and $29 per child — now: $51 per adult and $33 per child Dinner: Previously: $60 per adult and $38 per child — now: $62 per adult and $39 per child Pluto at Chef Mickey’s To reach Chef Mickey’s you’ll want to head inside of Disney’s Contemporary Resort… The Contemporary …and up to the 4th floor of the resort. There It Is! We checked in to our reservation online. Check-In Through that system, you can specify how many guests will be coming, mention any dietary requests, and also note any special events you’re celebrating. Checking In Then it was time to get a look at the menu! We stopped by for breakfast and the buffet offerings listed on the menu included biscuits and gravy, waffles, fruits, and more. Menu Details When our table was ready, we made our way inside. Time to Go! Then it was time to EAT! You’ll grab a plate from the buffet station and start serving yourself! Plates We spotted various breads and crackers… Crackers …meats and cheeses… A Little Cheese Anyone? …fruit and yogurt… Some Healthy Things in the Mix …scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, potato barrels… Which Would You Pick? …bacon and some more sausage… More Food! …a tofu scramble… Lots to Pick From …Mickey waffles (of course)… A Classic …french toast sticks… These Look Tasty! …some meats… Meats …little pancakes… Pancakes! …and MORE! Some Sauces and Toppings In other words, there’s plenty to pick from! Inside Chef Mickey’s We’ll be doing a full review of EVERYTHING we ate here, so be sure to keep an eye out for that. With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. A deep dive into Disney World restaurants — including all of our recommendations — is inside! We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! Here’s Every Disney World Buffet Ranked From BEST to WORST! 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! 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