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Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to a variety of themed restaurants. You can experience old Hollywood charm at the Hollywood Brown Derby or get a scolding from your server for not finishing your vegetables at 50’s Prime Time Cafe! This place is a big hit! One of the most popular dining locations in Hollywood Studios is the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater because of its classic car tables (called automo-booths) that make it feel like you’re at a real drive-in! While there are picnic table seats as well, most guests are coming to this spot to enjoy their meals in one of the unique automo-booths. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater does take Advanced Dining Reservations but these do not allow for you to select a specific seat style. Seating here is first come first serve, so even with a reservation you aren’t guaranteed a specific seat. We recently got a pop-up notification on the My Disney Experience App stating that walk-ins will most likely be seated at a picnic table. © Disney Because reservations are planned in advance it is more likely that the restaurant will have space at one of the automo-booths. Most guests will request to sit at one of the booths, so when there are walk-up openings here, they’ll probably be at the picnic tables. Sci-Fi Dine-In If you arrive for your reservation or check for openings you can ask a Cast Member if it’s possible to be seated at an automo-booth. For those with reservations we suggest arriving around 10-15 minutes early to let them know. If there aren’t any available, you may be able to request they contact you when one does become available, but this isn’t guaranteed. The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater can still be a fun experience even at the picnic tables, and we suggest walking around to check out their cool movie props and posters! You can count on DFB to bring you up to date Disney World news as well as provide you with tips and tricks to use on your vacations. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Hollywood Studios for 2023! We’re Ranking the Lands at Disney’s Hollywood Studios By Their Snacks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your go-to spot in Hollywood Studios? Comment your favorite below! The post A Word of Warning About One Hollywood Studios Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The All-Star Movies Resort isn’t particularly known for their food. A full spread Most guests are staying there for its lower pricing and fun theming for the whole family. But while there are plenty of great dining options in the parks, there are times when it’s easier to eat at your resort. That’s why it’s good to know which dishes you’ll want to try. If you’re staying at All-Star Movies and are just looking for a casual meal after a long day in the parks, you may want to stop by the World Premier Food Court. World Premiere Food Court Here you’ll find different counters themed after movie theaters, serving up a variety of foods. We liked the decor, which featured tons of movie posters. World Premiere Food Court World Premiere is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can pick from either indoor or outdoor seating, and they have both regular tables, booths, and shared seating. We did notice that it could use more seating, especially booths, and the outdoor seating area was limited. A pin-trading board a World Premiere Food Court When you’re ready to order, just head over to the counter of your choosing to order, then you’ll receive your food on a tray and you can pick where you sit. Lyric The World Premiere Food Court has reusable menus, as well as screens at each counter showing what they offer. Not for the vegetarians! We got a few items from Lyric, which even offers some plant-based options. Prices here range from $10-$17 for the entrees, and you can get sides for about $4.50 each. Some plant-based options We tried the Sesame Chicken Stir Fry and Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili, which comes in a bread bowl. The stir fry comes with chicken, broccoli, red peppers, and onions and is served on a bed of Jasmine rice for $11.99. The chili bowl is fairly simple; it is a meat and bean chili topped with cheddar cheese and served in a bread boule. This dish is $9.99, making these excellent picks for those on a budget. For something sweet we grabbed the Box Office Cupcake for $5.49, which is made up of a traditional yellow cake filled with caramel and topped with marshmallow buttercream and peanut-pretzel-popcorn brittle. Let’s try them out! The chili bowl came in a bread bowl made to look like Mickey, which we thought was a nice touch. We thought the chili itself was seasoned well and reminded us of the flavors you’d enjoy in a taco. The melted cheese on top just added to the heartiness of the meal. Unfortunately, the bread was very dry. Even the chili didn’t really help! Walt’s Chili Unlike the chili, the sesame chicken was very light. It was still a good serving but the fresh ingredients made it less heavy, and it’s a good option for when you’re craving some veggies after filling up on theme park food. However, the sesame sauce was minimal, and we thought this dish was pretty bland and under-seasoned. If you can’t handle spices, this could be a nice dish for you, but if you’re expecting an Asian dish with some zing, this isn’t it. Sesame Chicken The star of the show was definitely the Box Office Cupcake! Every single part of this was wonderful: the marshmallow frosting was light and fluffy, the caramel filling was rich, and the cake wasn’t dry at all. Box Office Cupcake Our only warning is this treat is VERY sweet. You might want to split this with someone else, because even though it’s small, the flavors make a big impact. Wow! Overall, we thought the World Premiere Food Court was a decent place to eat. The food isn’t anything adventurous, but if you’re traveling with a picky eater or need to please a large group of people, you’re sure to find what you need here. When we went, the dining room was practically empty, and it was nice to enjoy some quiet time. For those who prefer more upscale dining, you probably want to skip this food court, but after a long day in the parks when you just need something to fill your tummy before bed, this might just hit the spot! The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Stay tuned to DFB for more restaurant reviews, and watch our video below to see how World Premiere stacks up against other resort restaurants! Which Disney World Hotel YOU Think Has the BEST Dining? Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels 9 Ways Your Disney World Hotel Stay Will Be Different in 2023 Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? 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It’s a BIG year for Disneyland. Sleeping Beauty Castle As part of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary celebrations, Disney shared that the “Magic Happens” Parade will be returning to Disneyland Resort. It was supposed to make its return today, but that didn’t happen! Disney previously announced that the “Magic Happens” Parade would return to Disneyland on February 24th, 2023. We were in the park waiting for it to start when we were informed that the parade was canceled due to rain! Cinderella in the Magic Happens Parade Unfortunately, when we checked the Disneyland website, no more showtimes were listed for today. It looks like the parade will have to make its return another day! ©Disney We’ll be on the lookout for the “Magic Happens” Parade once it finally does come back to Disneyland, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Check out the “Magic Happens” Parade here. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you seen this parade? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out Why an ICONIC Disney Parade Was Canceled Today 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. Listen, we won’t lie to you — being a Disney fan can be EXPENSIVE. 50th Anniversary Finale Collection Between the cost of movie tickets and a Disney+ subscription to how much money you’ll need to save to visit the theme parks…it’s a costly hobby indeed. And don’t even get us started on all the merchandise! So if you’re trying to NOT spend any more money on Disney right now, we encourage you to stop reading this post right here. We’re about to show some pretty irresistible finds that landed online this week! Disney100 Merchandise Did you hear? Disney is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year, and of course, there are plenty of new merchandise collections to shop! We’ve already seen several items online, but even more arrived this week, including the Disney100 Decades Loungefly and MagicBand+. How cute is this backpack? But that’s not all! There were some new Amazon-exclusive Disney100 items as well — two new collectible pins! These Minnie and Mickey Mouse designs are a limited edition of 500 each and will cost you $40 per pin. ©Amazon They’re pretty big pins too — each measuring 4 inches tall! They would be impressive additions to your collection. Check Out the Exclusive Pins Here! Clothes & Accessories Need some new wearable Disney merch? HotTopic has you covered! This week, they dropped a pair of Mandalorian-inspired jeans on their website. They’re decorated with popular characters from the show! ©HotTopic Another store has the perfect accessory for the classic Disney fans! We spotted this adorable Mickey Mouse backpack at Target. Move over, Loungefly! ©Target The design features Mickey, Goofy, and Donald, and you can get it for just $15. That’s a steal! Shop the Backpack Online Here! We’ll continue to share hot new items as we find them, so stay tuned! And if you’re planning an upcoming Disney trip, keep following along with DFB for all the tips and news you need to know. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click Here to Check Out An EXPENSIVE New Disney Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which item are you most interested in buying? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Items Are Online Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spring and summer are on the way, and that means HOT days at Disney are on the horizon. It just SCREAMS summer! We wouldn’t be Disney food experts without also recommending the newest beverages at Disney, would we? With those hot days coming, we’re here to help you find refreshing drinks that’ll hopefully have you feeling a little less… like you just walked 12 miles in one day. The Boathouse at Disney Springs just got a brand new brew! Duck Duck Beer is an exclusive brew from Sailfish Brewing that is quoted to be “bright and light” — great for hot days at Disney. Even if you aren’t a beer drinker, you have to admit that the can is pretty cute! The duck artwork on the can matches some other theming known to Boathouse regulars! Boathouse’s Duck Duck Razz is one of the most popular drinks at Disney Springs — a blue curaçao drink with a peach schnapps and raspberry vodka base, topped with a tiny rubber ducky! The infamous Duck Duck Razz! Well, at least you know Boathouse has you covered if you’re looking for refreshing drinks this summer! Or if you’re looking for a souvenir duck? Souvenir duck in question With spring and summer quickly approaching, we’re on the lookout for the most refreshing foods and drinks at Disney. Make sure to follow along so you never miss any updates or recommendations! Click the link below for some seasonal eats coming soon to Disney World. Click here for a taste of spring and summer at Disney Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying this new beer? Let us know in the comments! The post Like We Needed ANOTHER Reason To RUN to Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has been going through a lot of changes lately. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn The resort lobby recently got a new coffee shop, newly refurbished rooms are underway, and there’s a NEW table service restaurant coming to the BoardWalk later this year! Now, there’s news of even more construction and closures coming to this resort that might affect your experience soon. Disney’s Boardwalk Inn has had quite a bit of construction lately all around the resort — their lobby bathrooms, the Luna Park Pool slide, and more have all seen closures recently. Now, Disney has shared that the Concierge Lounge will also be closing for refurbishment starting March 11th. While we don’t have an exact date that it will reopen, we do know that it will last until the end of April. BoardWalk Inn lobby Disney warned that guests will be able to hear construction in the surrounding areas during daytime hours, but that “nighttime work should not be audible to guests in their rooms.” Disney’s BoardWalk The Concierge Lounge is a benefit for those staying in club-level rooms that offer some special amenities, like continental breakfast in the morning, light snacks in the afternoon, and desserts and cordials in the evening. Keep this in mind if you were hoping to take advantage of these perks in the next couple of months! We’ll keep an eye out for any new updates about this resort renovation, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to learn about the 23 Disney World restaurants to try in 2023 Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What do you think of all the changes coming to the BoardWalk? Let us know in the comments! The post MORE Changes Are Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is all about making things convenient for its guests. One super helpful perk at Disney is the ability to have merchandise or food and beverage charged and delivered to your hotel room! Did you know you could just charge merchandise in the parks to your room? Previously, guests could show their hotel key card at a merchandise or food and beverage location to have it charged or delivered, but Disney just announced that this would soon change. After February 28th, 2023, guests wishing to charge items to their hotel room at Disneyland must do so by using the Disneyland app. You will no longer be able to charge items to your hotel room using a hotel key. Disney shared the information with travel agents recently. Disneyland Hotel From the My Hotel Reservation screen in the Disneyland app, guests will be able to access a barcode that participating locations can scan to charge an item to the hotel room. The good news is, gone are the days of having to carry a hotel key around with you! For the most part, you can use your phone for mostly everything at Disney! They really do just get lost anyway As usual, make sure to follow along for more big Disney news and updates. If you’re looking for more tips to make your time at Disney just a bit easier, click the link below! Click here for a FULL LIST of Disney Tips Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you use the room-charge feature at Disney often? Let us know in the comments! The post Important CHANGE Made To How You Buy Merchandise at Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Technical Product Manager Meg Brown had been looking to find the “real Meg” all over the world, from the Bahamas to a Beyonce concert. However, it wasn’t until her boarding call for a flight to Iceland that she was gifted with another call – from Disney. Reflecting upon her lifelong passion for Disney, Meg grew […]View the full article

It’s festival time again in Disney California Adventure! Disney California Adventure We’re still not over all the fantastic food we had celebrating Lunar New Year, and there’s already another fun food lovers festival arriving on the west coast SOON. During this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, you’ll once again be able to delight in some California-inspired snacks, drinks, and entertainment! The 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival takes place from March 3rd through April 25th, and we already know of some fun experiences to expect — like the return of Soarin’ Over California and culinary demonstrations. But now, we’ve got even more to get excited over, because we’ve started to see the booths and menus pop up! What’s cookin’, Goofy? Let’s dive into what booths have popped up! We’ve got the Berry Patch… Berry Patch California Craft Brews… California Craft Brews Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo… Cluck-a-Doodle Moo D-Lish… D-Lish Garlic Kissed… Garlic Kissed Golden Dreams… Golden Dreams I Heart Artichokes… I Heart Artichokes LA Style… LA Style Nuts About Cheese… Nuts About Cheese Peppers Cali-Ente… Peppers Cali-Ente Uncork California… Uncork California We’ll be keeping an eye out for more menus and booths to pop up! As always, stay tuned to DFB as we bring you ALL the details on this year’s Food and Wine Festival! Click here to see the FULL MENUS for the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which new item are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post Food Booths with MENUS Have Arrived for the Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is a special year for the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. This race weekend is celebrating its 15th anniversary! The Princess Half-Marathon Weekend is almost here! With the marathon weekend running from February 23rd to the 26th plenty of runners have arrived in the parks, and Disney is providing them with just the thing they need to fuel themselves before the race! Disney World has a tradition of offering Runner Packs during runDisney race events. These pre-made kits include a bagel, a banana, peanut butter, granola bar, and small DASANI® bottled water for $9.99. Runner Pack from 2019 The potassium from the banana aids in muscle contraction, and the carbohydrates in the bagel and granola bar help keep energy levels high throughout the entire race. Of course, you can’t forget water for hydration! Runner Pack and other offerings from prior years You can find Runner Packs at various resorts across Disney World. Currently, we confirmed these resorts are offering Runner Packs: Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Walt Disney World’s Pop Century Resort Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Walt Disney World’s All-Star Resorts Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort These packs are first come, first serve, so be sure to grab yours on race day! Best of luck to all of the runners, and be sure to keep checking in to our site for more Disney World updates. Click here to see the entire schedule for runDisney this 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. Have you ever done a runDisney event? Which one was your favorite? Comment below! The post Where to Find Runner's Packs for the Disney Princess Half-Marathon Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Just after the clock struck midnight earlier this week, over 4,000 Disneyland Resort cast members lined Main Street, U.S.A., joined by a few crew members, Imagineers and employees, to experience the “Magic Happens” parade at an exclusive #DisneyCastLife preview, in advance of its official Disneyland park return this weekend. “Magic Happens” debuted in February 2020, […]View the full article

So, you’re planning a trip to Disney World, and you’ve narrowed it down between two of the most ICONIC Disney resorts in existence (you lucky, lucky person!). Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort But how do you choose between Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa? Well, let’s dive into the deets to see which one is right for you! Choosing between the Beach Club and the Grand Floridian, is like choosing a favorite child, a favorite Disney cupcake, or between a Dole Whip or a Mickey Pretzel — there’s enough love to go around! But just like cupcakes and classic Disney snacks (and maybe your kids, too… only you know your family dynamic…), there’s a certain flavor that might just hit the spot for what you’re looking for. There’s no doubt that Disney vacations are expensive, and no one wants buyer’s remorse when it comes to what can usually be the most EXPENSIVE part of your Disney trip. We’re approaching this chaos-agent of a decision with as much logic as possible, so we’re breaking it down into five categories: Common Ground Theme/Rooms Pools Food Transportation We’re putting each resort through these paces to see where they stand and which one may be speaking to you for your Disney trip. Common Ground Before we start down the rabbit hole into the Wonderland of their differences, let’s review the similarities of these resorts. These resorts are both Disney Deluxe Resorts, so they will be at a similar price point, with similar room sizes, and the same perks. They both have close proximity to the Disney Parks, and even within walking distance! And both offer Disney Vacation Club Villas as additional accommodations. Beach Club Walkway For the Beach Club, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $534 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $4,763 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. For the Grand Floridian, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $780 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $5,502 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. Extra Theme Park Hours Benefits for Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Theme/Rooms Just like our ol’ Friend, Chandler Bing, would say, “Could these resorts BE any more different?” Both the Yacht Club and the Grand Flo are Deluxe resorts and offer the poshest of Disney’s accommodations and perks, but that doesn’t mean they look the same! Beach Club Not to be confused with its up-tight and snooty sister resort, the Yacht Club, the Beach Club is where you can relax, let your hair down, and wander through the lobby in bare feet with your bucket of collected seashells. Take a deep breath in… The Beach Club steers clear of those bold nautical colors and embraces pastels and the soft tones of the beach at sunset. Though we wouldn’t mind some more Disney touches, these rooms are soft, cozy, and embrace the beach cottage vibe of New England. Luckily, Disney heard our concerns and is planning to update and retheme the rooms to include some magical Disney references. Beds at Beach Club Until then, though, the Beach Club’s last renovatation and updated was back in 2016, for a more sophisticated appearance with simple features and softer coloring. These rooms don’t have the personality that you can find at the Contemporary and Polynesian. So, if you’re looking for a room with some “character,” the Beach Club may not be your jam. Room CHANGES Announced for Beach Club Resort in Disney World Grand Floridian Cross the threshold of Disney World’s flagship resort into the Victorian age of high tea, dressing for dinner, and gloved-hands with pinkies-out. The lobby and restaurants are grandiose and luxurious, almost to the point of making guests reflect on imposter syndrome rather than a welcoming presence. The meticulous grounds and pristine white buildings with their brilliant red-tiled roofs definitely provide that grand allure you’d expect from a flagship resort. The Grand Floridian Lobby And the lobby delivers on that jaw-dropping “oh wow” moment (especially around the holidays), but it seems like Disney blew the budget on the common areas, and then tightened the purse strings on the room sitch. There are some very nice, and perfectly adequate furnishings, but the rooms themselves just don’t scream lavish. Grand Floridian Resort Room The Grand Floridian standard rooms haven’t seen the TLC that the Contemporary and Polynesian rooms have. So, there’s hope out there that the Grand Floridian rooms will be up soon for the next room renovation, but in the meantime, the Grand Floridian rooms don’t quite deliver for the price tag assigned to them. Results This could boil down to your preference. Are you looking for a luxurious resort that feels glamorous and Victorian? Or would you prefer to feel like you’re spending the summer in an Atlantic beach town, and getting ready to head to a clam bake? Both resorts deliver beautifully on their themes, but when it comes down to rooms, the Beacb Club may have the edge — especially when the updates to the rooms there are complete. NEW Minnie Ears Are Themed After a Bougie Disney World Hotel Pools Pools, splash pads, hot tubs, and lounge chairs, vacation just doesn’t feel completed without spending some time by the pool. Which of these resorts is the aquatic champion of water lounging? Only one way to find out… Beach Club The Beach Club may be understated when it comes to its lobby and resort rooms, but it is not to be outdone in the pool category. Disney’s Beach Club shares a pool complex with its neighboring resort, the Yacht Club, Stormalong Bay. Stormalong Bay Stormalong Bay is a destination on all its own. This pool complex is almost like its own mini-water park, with sand at the bottom and even a lazy river! So, your kiddos can take advantage of the ‘shipwrecked’ themed water slide, while you leisurely float around the lazy river, so just relax on of the many lounge chairs. Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach Club Stormalong Bay is also nestled in close to Beaches and Cream, an iconic ice cream shop, providing over-the-top milkshakes, sundaes, and comfort junk food essentials like burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches. Grand Floridian The Grand Floridian is not to be outdone in the pool category; it hosts two pools as well: the Beach Pool and the Courtyard Pool. And though both pools are pretty, the most memorable experience might be at the Mad Hatter splash pad. Alice’s Splash Zone And because it’s the Grand Floridian and sophisticated luxury is this resort’s brand, there are plenty of poolside lounge chairs and cabanas available to rent for the day as you relax by the pool and nosh on some peeled-grapes and sip on some sweet tea, like we’re sure Victorian-age vacationers did back in the day. Relaxation — Grand Flo style! Results There’s no real loser in this category if you’ve found relaxation and joy, but our heart leans towards the Beach Club, because that pool is just epic! Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Toes in the sand, relaxing down a lazy river with a shipwreck-themed water slide. We’ll take the Beach Club’s pool oasis just tips the scale over the Grand Floridian’s pool situation. 10 Hidden Secrets About Disney World Pools Food Because we are Disney FOOD Blog, we take food seriously. Very. Seriously. And we love it all. We love the cheap, comfort of plastic cheese, and we love the high-brow sophistication of a wine flight or a multi-course pre-fixe meal. We don’t discriminate; we are a lover of all foods. Since food is SO important, let’s see who these resorts stack up against each other in the restaurant category. Beach Club Hurricane Hanna’s is a pool bar, tucked under the Stormalong Bay waterslide that provides fixes for your hunger without having to wander too far from the pool. The Beach Club is home to one lounge, one quick-service market, a table service option, and a Character dining restaurant. Not to mention its close proximity to Yacht Club and all of those dining options. Beaches and Cream The Beach Club Marketplace is the quick service location and gift shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Once you make your way through the gift shop you’ll find yourself in the quick service dining area, complete with a sandwich counter. Guests will find basic staples for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in addition to a dry goods section (think boxes of cereal, peanut butter, and other essentials you might need). This is also the location for filling your Refillable Resort Mugs. Hot breakfast choices include a breakfast platter, pastries, and oatmeal. Lunch and dinner options include sandwiches, salads, and some truly tasty baked mac and cheese dishes. Oodles of tempting sweet treats are often found in the refrigerated cases, so keep an eye out for specialty cupcakes and more! Beach Club Marketplace Ah, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop… THIS is the place to go for classic diner eats and GIGANTIC ice cream sundaes in Walt Disney World! Tucked between the Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts, this authentic soda counter restaurant is decked out in pastels and is complete with a jukebox! Though the sundaes and shakes here are sizable no matter which sweet treat you order, Beaches & Cream is especially well known as being home to the famous Kitchen Sink: an eight-scoop ice cream sundae (made for sharing with the whole group) served up with EVERY TOPPING in the house! Beaches and Cream underwent a renovation to expand the dining space and reopened in late 2019, so this formerly small spot can accommodate many more guests these days. And you can always grab some ice cream (or hard shakes & floats for adults) at the Beaches & Cream To Go Window, too! No Way Jose at Beaches and Cream Cape May Cafe is located at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, just inside the lobby! Cape May Cafe currently features an all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast buffet with Disney pals! Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast is one of the best places to see some of the most beloved Disney characters outside of the parks. Though characters may vary, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy can often be found at Cape May Cafe, all dressed up for a day at the beach! Though Disney characters are not present during Dinner, the evening meal serves up something unique, as all-you-can-eat surf-and-turf gets the spotlight, with plenty for landlubbers and seafood fans to enjoy! Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast Located directly next to Cape May Cafe near the lobby of the Beach Club Resort, Martha’s Vineyard Lounge is a relaxing spot to get a bite and a drink in the evening hours. Specialty cocktails, craft drafts, wines, and a full bar menu are available. And, like Cape May Cafe, the cuisine (a small selection of appetizers) is inspired by a Northeastern clambake, with comforting seafood favorites like clam chowder served alongside a few pub classics like chicken wings. Martha’s Vineyard Sometimes, Martha’s Vineyard Lounge will also host drawing or painting activities, so be on the lookout for those. Has Disney World Gone TOO Far With Their Creative Drinks?! You Tell Us! Grand Floridian Beaches Pool Bar and Courtyard Pool Bar provide fixes for your hunger without ever leaving either of the Grand Floridian’s pools. Grand Floridian is home to two Signature dining restaurants, Citricos and Narcoossee’s. Citricos is an upscale restaurant serving American dishes with Mediterranean influences. Reserve the Chef’s Domain for a private table and specially prepared menu. Narcoossee’s, another Signature Dining restaurant, specializes in seafood. This beautiful, Victorian-inspired building sits ashore on the Seven Seas Lagoon, offering dramatic views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks. Citricos dining room Enchanted Rose Bar and Lounge is inspired by the live-action Beauty and the Beast film. Guests can indulge in gourmet bites and crafted cocktails while enjoying any one of the four themed rooms. Enchanted Rose lounge Garden View Tea Room hasn’t yet reopened, but when it does, it offers Afternoon Tea with delicious finger sandwiches, pastries, cheese, and fruit. The beautiful view, elegant atmosphere, and fine china make this an exquisite experience. Gasparilla Island Grill is a counter service restaurant with a standard food court menu, and it is open for guests 24-hours a day. Dine outdoors overlooking the Marina (with a view of Cinderella Castle) when the weather permits. The more casual Table Service options at the Grand Floridian are 1900 Park Fare and Grand Floridian Cafe. 1900 Park Fare, when it reopens, provides popular character dining experiences! At breakfast, guests are entertained by Mary Poppins and friends while the young and young-at-heart feast on Mickey waffles. Dinner is a more stately affair hosted by Cinderella and Prince Charming. Grand Floridian Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an airy, casual setting. You’ll find American fare being served at your table overlooking the hotel’s elegant courtyard. The Grand Floridian Cafe is so pretty Victoria and Albert’s is a AAA Five Diamond Award winner offering an exclusive dining experience. This Signature Dining restaurant pampers guests with personalized menus, dedicated servers, and long-stemmed roses. The Victoria & Albert’s Dining Room A Chef’s Table is also available to those who’d like to experience the most exclusive dining experience in Disney World. Also, the Queen Victoria Room is available for a bit more privacy. Join Us For a Meal at Disney World’s Most EXTRAVAGANT Restaurant — Victoria & Albert’s Results It’s so hard to designate a clear winner for food — because we love it all! If you’re in the market for fine dining, then the Grand Floridian is for you with Citricos, Narcoossee’s (when it reopens), and the poshest of posh at Victoria & Albert’s. Citrico’s And though the Grand Floridian offers some casual bites at Gasparilla Island Grill and Grand Floridian Cafe, the Beach Club is the queen of the casual fare with Beach and Cream Ice Cream Shop and Cape May Cafe. New DFB Video: Join Us For the Monorail Crawl! Transportation Do these deluxe resorts offer anything different when it comes to transportation? Let’s see!! Beach Club The Beach Club is considered an “EPCOT-area” resort. It sits on Crescent Lake, next to Yacht Club Resort, and across the lake from Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. This resort is situated in between TWO Disney parks, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Yep, that’s right, you can walk or enjoy a relaxing boat ride on a Friendship Cruise boat to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Enjoy a Friendship Boat ride! If Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs is your destination, then you can board one of Disney’s buses to transport you over to these parks. Disney World Bus Transportation And as if walkways, boats, and busses weren’t enough options for you, Beach Club guests are also within walking distance of the EPCOT Skyliner station. This means you have easy access to the other Skyliner resorts if you want to go exploring other resorts or just have a relaxing cruise through the sky. Walt Disney World Skyliner Grand Floridian The Grand Floridian is also on the Monorail loop. It’s the second stop after the Polynesian on the way to the Magic Kingdom. If Magic Kingdom is your destination, there is also a boat option to sail across Seven Seas Lagoon to the front steps of the Magic Kingdom. You can also get your steps in by strolling the walkway over to Magic Kingdom. Though this resort is closer to the Magic Kingdom than the Polynesian, that walk is still about 15-20 minutes. Grand Floridian and Monorail If Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs is your destination, then you can board one of Disney’s busses to transport you over to these parks. If EPCOT is your park for the day, the easiest option is to board a Disney bus and head over. If you want to take the Monorail, you can but you’d have to walk through the Polynesian resort, over to the Transportation & Ticketing Center to catch that Monorail, resulting in a 15-20 minute walk, and that doesn’t include waiting for the monorail. Or you can hop on the Monorail at the Grand Floridian and ride it past Magic Kingdom, past the Contemporary, and then transfer to the EPCOT Loop Monorail once you get to the Transportation and Ticketing Center, but that does add more time and complication to your already busy morning. Results These deluxe resorts are pretty much a tie when it comes to transportation. They both have pretty quick access to TWO Disney parks, and have the options of busses, boats, and even direct walkways to help you get around. EPCOT The Grand Floridian is right on the Monorail loop, and the Beach Club gives you access to the Skyliner, so they both have some unique offerings as well. It might just boil down to which parks do you plan to spend more time in, Hollywood Studios or Magic Kingdom? Why You Should Skip the Monorail on Your Next Magic Kingdom Trip The Winner! So, who is the ultimate winner in the Beach Club vs. Grand Floridian battle? We hate to say it, but it depends! The Grand Floridian may seem like a clear choice because of its grand luxury, popularity with Disney fans, and promity to Magic Kingdom. If the Beach Club seemed like the clear choice to you, it is a great hotel, it has an awesome pool and is just a quick walk from EPCOT’s World Showcase. It’s up to you and your group to decide what makes the most sense for you using all that we talked about above. Keep following DFB for more articles like this, and sign up for our newsletter below to get them straight into your inbox! Polynesian Village vs. Contemporary Resort Guide for Disney World in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think? Is Beach Club or Grand Floridian Resort better? Let us know in the comments! The post Grand Floridian vs. Beach Club Disney World Resort Guide for 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes you just need a quick bite to eat when you’re at the Disney parks. ©Disney For folks visiting Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District, Earl of Sandwich is known to hit the spot. This fan-favorite eatery was briefly closed, and then reopened in a new location. We later learned that a table-service concept would be coming from this team, and now we have a first look and full menus for Earl of Sandwich Tavern! A new table-service restaurant is coming to Downtown Disney! Earl of Sandwich Tavern is opening soon right next to the quick-service Earl of Sandwich location, which replaced La Brea Bakery not too long ago. We strolled by on a walk recently to check it out! Earl of Sandwich Tavern It looks like there will be plenty of outdoor seating, and some inside too (though we can’t see that quite yet)! Earl of Sandwich Tavern And, we also got a first look at the full menu! There are plenty of appetizers, entrees like burgers and fish & chips, plus salads, sandwiches, and a full bar! Earl of Sandwich Tavern menu We spoke with a Cast Member out front who said the new location would be opening on Monday, but Disney hasn’t made any official announcements so for now we’ll just have to wait and see. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Check Out Everything You Need To Know About Disneyland Dining Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be checking out the new Earl of Sandwich Tavern? Let us know in the comments! The post MENU Released for a New Disney Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Springtime is in the air, which means it’s about time for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2022 This year’s Flower and Garden Festival begins on March 1st, 2023, and lasts all the way through July 5th, 2023. This event features elaborate topiaries of Disney characters, gardens inspired by different places around the world, and — our favorite part — lots of garden-inspired eats and drinks. There are so many things to try at this festival, so how are you going to keep track of everything you want to eat? Sounds like you’ll need our FREE DFB Flower and Garden Festival Printable! We’ve already got all of the menus for the Outdoor Kitchens (AKA food booths) at this year’s Flower and Garden Festival. There are more than 15 kitchens total at this festival, which means there are plenty of snacks and drinks to try! Our free printable had all of the kitchens and menus in one place, so you can keep track of which items you want to grab. Flower & Garden DFB Printable You can click on the images below to download and print or save them to your phone. On the pages, we’ve noted which items are new to this year’s festival, which drinks are non-alcoholic, which eats are plant-based, and which dishes are gluten/wheat friendly. Here’s the first page… Flower & Garden DFB Printable (Page 1) …and here’s the second! Flower & Garden DFB Printable (Page 2) You can use the printable to highlight or circle snacks that look particularly tasty to you and cross them out once you’ve tried them! That way, you’ll stay organized so you don’t miss any of the best eats. EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival We’ll be trying out all of the offerings at the Outdoor Kitchens and bringing you detailed reviews so that you know which snacks should make your must-try list. Stay tuned with DFB to get all the latest updates! Click here to learn all 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 Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting EPCOT for the Flower and Garden Festival? Let us know in the comments. The post Master the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival With Our FREE DFB Printable! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disneyland is going through a lot of changes right now. Disneyland Park Mickey’s Toontown is closed until March 19th while Disney works on its “ambitious reimagining,” French Market Restaurant closed on February 17th to make way for the NEW Tiana’s Palace Restaurant, and Splash Mountain will eventually be closing to be transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Between this and regularly scheduled closures for refurbishment, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on Disney’s closure calendar to make you can plan around them for your trip. Recently, we found out that another major attraction will be closing soon. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closing for refurbishment fairly soon! Big Thunder Mountain While we don’t have a timeline for when it will reopen, the closure is scheduled to start on April 3rd based on what we can see on the Disneyland website. If you check the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad site, it shows “no times available” starting April 3rd as well. The calendar only goes through April 7th right now, but we’ll keep an eye out for updates. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad If this is one of your favorite rides — make sure to keep this in mind if you’re planning a springtime trip to Disneyland. Sometimes these refurbishments can be lengthy, so we’ll keep you updated as soon as we know more. Take a look at the reimagining of Mickey’s Toontown here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Does this change your upcoming Disney plans? Let us know in the comments below. The post This Major Disney Ride Will Be Closing For Refurbishment Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Every once in a while, Disney likes to give its rides a little enhancing “pizazz.” Space Mountain We’ve seen it when 4-D attractions get a little refurb and suddenly the screen is clearer, or when new animatronics get added in to make things fresher. Sometimes Disney will even completely change or update rides to fit more with the times and the current tech. But recently, they added a new little detail in a Magic Kingdom ride that doesn’t change much, but made our wait in line just a tad more interesting! If you’ve waited in line for Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom, you know that the queue can be pretty, well…BORING. You’re either standing outside in the sun, waiting in one long hallway, or weaving back and forth between metal bars in the dark. Not much to see. However, it recently got a tiny upgrade! The floor changed! Disney recently changed out some of the flooring in the Space Mountain queue to match the theme. That is, the flooring is now covered in a galaxy of stars! Very sparkly! It’s a pretty noticeable difference because it shines and shimmers, even in the dark. And the blue lighting reflecting off of it makes it even cooler! It’s not a massive change, but it certainly makes the queue prettier when you’re waiting. Space Mountain tends to be one of the park’s longer wait times, so any little difference helps slightly. We’ll be on the lookout for any more changes in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! We’re in the parks every day to bring you all the news. Click Here to See the Ultimate 1-Day Plan for Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this change? Tell us in the comments! The post See What's CHANGED at a Popular Magic Kingdom Ride first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney characters are famous AROUND the world. Goof! That isn’t just in places like Disneyland Paris or Tokyo Disney Resort either. The fab five — Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and Donald, are recognizable ALL over the world. That includes Brazil, where the airline Azul Linhas Aéreas just added a NEW Disney character-inspired plane to its fleet. Disney just revealed that Azul Linhas Aéreas and Walt Disney World Resort held an event in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil to reveal the fifth plane in “The World’s Most Magical Fleet” inspired by Goofy! The event even included a performance by Brazilian singer Sanda and her husband, musician Lucas Lima. ©Disney Azul Linheas Aéreas reunited its other four character-inspired planes for the first time in a maintenance hangar. All five planes were present, including those inspired by Mickey, Minnie… ©Disney …Donald, and Daisy. ©Disney You can see more from the event revealing the Goofy plane in the video below. This makes Azul Linheas Aéreas the airline with the most Disney character-inspired planes in the world. How fun! Here in the U.S., Southwest Airlines did unveil a Disney World 50th anniversary plane in 2021, though. ©Southwest Airlines Japan Airlines even announced a Walt Disney Company 100th anniversary plane! ©Japan Airlines We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney-inspired planes and let you know about them, as well as keep you updated on ALL Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! You’re going to love our graphic tees for your next Disney World trip! Click here to see the whole collection! The 9 Types of People You Hate on a Plane Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever flown on a Disney-themed plane? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out Which Disney Character Just Got Their Own Plane! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is set to have an EXCITING year! EPCOT We’re starting out strong with the grand opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run and Roundup Rodeo BBQ this spring, and then we’ve got the completion of the EPCOT transformation before the end of the year. There’s plenty to look forward to — and now we’re adding a NEW event to that list! Disney recently announced that After Hours events are coming to EPCOT! While the park has previously offered after-hours access for Deluxe Resort guests (Extended Evening Hours) and DVC members (Moonlight Magic events), this will be the first time that the general public can pay to attend an official Disney After Hours event at the park. EPCOT at night The event kicks off on June 1st and runs on select Wednesday and Thursday nights through August 24th. It takes place from 10PM to 1AM on those nights, but guests with an After Hours ticket can enter the park at 7PM. Prices for the event range from $129-$139 for adults (plus tax). But Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders can get specially priced tickets on certain dates. ©Disney Sound intriguing? Like something you want to try? If so, then you might want to go ahead and book your hotel for one of those event nights! Tickets will go on sale for all guests starting March 3rd, but guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will get early access starting February 28th. This applies to those staying at Disney Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. Wilderness Lodge If you want to attend the FIRST-ever EPCOT After Hours, then you’ll want to make a reservation for June 1st before February 28th rolls around. We can’t wait to see what it’s like! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from Disney World and all the news about special events that you can check out during your vacation. We’ve got the latest! Click Here to Learn More About EPCOT After Hours! 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 consider attending this event? Tell us in the comments! The post Why You'll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel June 1st first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has some HUGE things coming up in the next few months and you need to be prepared! Magic Kingdom EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival is on its way (and FULL menus have arrived), the date has been revealed for an important Park Pass change, and we even got updates about a Big Hero 6-themed land coming to one Disney park. In other words, it’s been a busy week. But don’t worry — we’ve got all the information you need to know right here. So let’s dive into this week’s biggest news stories to get you caught up! EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival News The Flower & Garden Festival starts on March 1st (and runs through July 5th) so it was about time that we got some updates and Disney delivered. Here is what you need to know: Click HERE to learn about every single FOOD BOOTH coming to the Festival! If you want to learn specifically about the NEW booth coming to the Festival this year — Brunchcot — click here! Brunchcot The FULL MENUS have been released for all of the food booths at the festival — click here to see more about those! There is a lot to eat with some returning favorites (like the Coconut Tres Leches at La Isla Fresca) and tons of new eats and drinks. Coconut Tres Leches In fact, around 54 NEW menu items are coming this year, so bring those wallets and stretchy pants if you want to experience them! The new menu items include everything from Citrus Baked Brie (The Citrus Blossom) and Shrimp Scampi Poutine (Refreshment Port) to IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia (Trowel & Trellis) and a Banana Split Funnel Cake (Funnel Cake)! ©Disney But wait…there’s MORE! You’ll want to make sure you’ve timed your trip to the Flower & Garden Festival carefully. Why? Well, while most menus stay the same throughout the various months of the Festival, one booth — EPCOT Farmers Feast — will actually have a menu that CHANGES at various points of the Festival. So if you want to eat everything this booth has to offer, you’ll have to make some return trips! ©Disney If you want a full list of the gluten-free eats at the Festival, click here. All about getting a PRIZE for eating? Then the Flower & Garden Festival’s Garden Graze experience is for you! With this offering, you’ll need to eat a certain amount of qualifying dishes and collect the stamps for these items. 2022 Garden Graze Once you collect enough stamps, you’ll get a FREE prize (which, in the past, has been a souvenir cup filled with DOLE Whip — 2023’s prize has yet to be revealed). Click here to see ALL of the qualifying food items for the 2023 Garden Graze challenge! And finally, if you can’t leave the Festival without picking up a souvenir or two, check out this FIRST LOOK at the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival merchandise! ©Disney This year’s items will include an Orange Bird Munchling (this little friend could be very popular!), the classic Orange Bird Sipper, and even an Orange Bird Loungefly Backpack. We’ll keep an eye out for these items and let you know what else we find! Click here to see the FULL Flower & Garden Festival Menus Park Pass News Next, we move to some Park Pass news. Disney had previously announced that Annual Passholders would soon be able to enter the Disney World theme parks after 2PM without a Park Pass (the exception being Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays). And now we know that this change will take place starting April 18th, 2023. Remember that Passholder blockout dates will still apply and again this is only for parks you want to visit after 2PM (except Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays). How cute! But wait, there’s MORE. Disney has also announced some new Annual Passholder perks. Starting March 20th, Passholders will get access to PhotoPass lenses, 1 FREE Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories experience, and the ability to create their own video slideshows with photos from their visit. Click here to learn more about these perks! Genie+ Changes & A Warning Even MORE changes are on the way. Disney previously announced that attraction photos at Disney World would soon be included for those who buy the Genie+ service. Now we know that this change will take place on March 20th! So, if you buy Genie+ on March 20th (or a date following that) you’ll be able to download your attraction photos (taken on the day you bought Genie+) for FREE. On-ride photos are available at places like Slinky Dog Dash, Space Mountain, and more. On-ride Photo for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind But if you’re going during an upcoming busy period at Disney World, you’ll want to heed this warning — buy Genie+ EARLY in the day. During President’s Day weekend, we saw Genie+ SELL OUT entirely on 2 separate days. If you wait too long to buy the service, you may run the risk of it selling out before you get the chance to snatch it up. Genie+ generally goes on sale around midnight of the day of your trip. ©Disney Keep in mind that Genie+ can hit some high prices during busy/holiday periods as well. We saw the service hit its record-high $29 price around President’s Day weekend and expect more of the same could be on the way for upcoming holidays like Spring Break and the 4th of July. Learn everything about Genie+ here! After Hours Is Coming to EPCOT! Next up, we have some HUGE news about After Hours events! EPCOT First up, After Hours events are coming soon to EPCOT! The events returned to Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom earlier this year, but now EPCOT will get some After Hours fun of its own. These are separately ticketed events that you do need to pay for. If you buy an After Hours ticket, you’ll get to enter the park around 7PM, but once all of the guests have left for the day, you’ll get to experience the park (from 10PM to 1AM) with much fewer crowds and shorter wait times. ©Disney EPCOT’s After Hours events will be available on select nights from June 1st through August 24th and tickets range from $129-$139 (though Passholders and DVC Members can get discounted tickets). See the FULL LIST of ticket dates and prices for EPCOT After Hours here. Spaceship Earth at Night Wondering what rides stay open during the event? Some heavy hitters will be available including Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Frozen Ever After, and Test Track. Click here for the complete list of rides that stay OPEN. And finally, if you want a full look at what’s included with your After Hours ticket (including complimentary snacks!), click here. Test Track Guests with reservations at Disney-owned hotels, Shades of Green, and the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve hotels can start booking EPCOT After Hours tickets on February 28th. They’ll open to all other guests on March 3rd. H2O Glow Nights and Typhoon Lagoon Reopening But that’s not all. After Hours events are also coming back to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in the form of H2O Glow Nights. These are separately ticketed events that allow you to experience Typhoon Lagoon at night, enjoy select slacks, check out fun entertainment, and more. H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon These events will take place on select nights from May 20th through September 2nd, and tickets are $75 for adults and $70 for children (Passholders and DVC Members do get a discount). Like EPCOT After Hours, select hotel guests can start booking H2O Glow Nights on February 28th, and tickets open to the general public on March 3rd. Jessie and Woody But Typhoon Lagoon is currently CLOSED! So when will it open to allow for this experience and regular daytime guests to enjoy some water park fun? Well, Disney hasn’t shared an exact opening date yet but it has announced that Typhoon Lagoon will reopen this spring! We’ll be on the lookout for updates. Hollywood Studios After Hours And finally, though After Hours events already returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios earlier in 2023, MORE dates have been added for Hollywood Studios’ After Hours events! That means you’ll have more chances to buy a ticket and experience the park with fewer guests. Experience the Park With Shorter Waits! These new dates run from May 3rd through June 28th, and tickets will go on sale on March 3rd! Click here to see the booking dates for all 3 of these After Hours events! Narcoossee’s News Next, let’s get into some food news! Narcoossee’s has been closed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for a while as it undergoes refurbishment, but now we have some exciting reopening news! Disney has announced that Narcoossee’s will be reopening with a refreshed look on April 1st, 2023. Narcoosee’s The spot will also have a revamped menu which will have some returning favorites as well as certain NEW dishes like an Ocean-Inspired Charcuterie Board, a new Beef and Ricotta Tortelloni appetizer, a new Blackened Redfish entree, and some new desserts! Click here to see the FULL new menu (with prices!) for Narcoossee’s. ©Disney Reservations for Narcoossee’s will become available on March 1st, so be sure to mark down that date! Big Hero 6 Land News Our next bit of news takes us to the west coast — specifically to Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort! Disney previously announced that the Pacific Wharf area of this resort would be re-themed to be a Big Hero 6 land, and this week they shared MORE details! ©Disney The re-themed land is expected to be completed and open up later this summer! The land will feature the San Fransokyo Gate Bridge, new Asian-inspired dining selections, a Baymax meet-and-greet, and more! ©Disney While many of the dining locations fans know and love will remain open, a retheme of an existing space has been announced! Disney announced that the land will have a NEW spot (really a re-themed spot) called “Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería.” It looks to be a retheme of the beer garden space next to Cocina Cucamonga. ©Disney Click here to see everything we know about this rethemed area, and check back for more details! More News and Important Reminders! And finally, we have some more news and important reminders. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has CLOSED for a lengthy refurbishment and won’t reopen until this summer. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Also, this week reservations opened for Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. AND PRICES have been revealed for the family-style meal. It’ll cost around $45 for adults and $25 for kids. A preview of the Roundup Rodeo BBQ menu ©Disney And if you’re heading to Disney World this weekend, be warned! The runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will be taking place from February 23rd through February 26th and will bring some temporary road closures and likely bigger crowds to the parks, so be prepared! ©Disney For more news, see our stories below: Your Jaw Will DROP at Disney’s Latest Announcement! 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Orlando International Airport is the largest airport near Disney World and is where most guests tend to fly into. Orlando International Airport The travel hub is expanding its services with a new Brightline train terminal that will connect the airport to destinations in South Florida like Fort Lauderdale and Miami. In addition, Orlando International (or MCO) is bringing on additional nonstop routes! MCO tweeted out that Avelo Airlines will begin to offer nonstop routes to their airport from Charlottesville, Virginia, starting May 3, and Brownsville, Texas, on May 17. If you live near either of these cities you will soon be able to take advantage of these new routes! Avelo Airlines is a low-cost carrier that is based out of Houston, Texas. When we checked their prices for these routes, we often found plenty of options for under $100 roundtrip! Similar flights on other carriers can cost as much as $400, so if you’re on a budget you may want to check out this airline. Orlando International Airport We’ve already seen several other airlines add new routes to Orlando, so overall it’s becoming easier for guests to get to Disney World. However, not everyone chooses to fly! You can of course go the traditional route of driving, or really throw it back by taking the train. As Fleetwood Mac said, “You can go your own way!” No matter which way you choose, stay tuned to our site for travel tips and tricks for your Disney vacations! Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What’s your favorite way to get to Disney World? Comment below! The post How To Travel Non-Stop to Orlando For Less Than 0 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article