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If you’re a fan of good food and beautiful scenery, then you need to get your butt down to the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2022 This year’s festival runs from March 1st to July 5th and throughout that time, you can visit and check out a variety of entertainment options, some new merchandise, and of course, lots of delicious food. But if you’re a plant-based eater, will you be able to participate? Of course! This year, Disney has several plant-based offerings that you can try, and we’ve gathered a FULL list. Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market Starting out at Bauernmarkt, which is located in the Germany Pavilion, we have a returning plant-based item — the Potato Pancakes with house-made applesauce. These have been a staple of the festival for a few years now, and they’re a great option for those who love potatoes or who are on a special diet. Potato Pancakes with house-made applesauce from 2022 These are gluten and wheat-friendly, plant-based, and a part of the Garden Graze. (More on that in a minute!) Brunchcot Brunchcot is a brand-new booth this year, but it’s similar to last year’s Sunshine Griddle and has many of the same items on the menu. It’s even in the same location near Test Track! And this year, you can once again order the Avocado Toast. Avocado Toast from 2022 The Avocado Toast is made with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta, is plant-based, and is part of the Garden Graze. It was one of the most beautiful things we ate last year, and it was pretty delicious as well! Florida Fresh Florida Fresh is back this year, and for 2023, you can find two plant-based items on the menu — one we’ve seen before and one that’s new. First, there’s the returning Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese. Grilled Street Corn on the Cob from 2022 But along with the OG street corn, there’s an updated version! You can also get the Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and spicy corn chips. Both options are part of the Garden Graze. La Isla Fresca Over between France and Morocco, you’ll find La Isla Fresca, serving up a taste of the Caribbean. But for plant-based eaters, this is where you’ll want to go to grab dessert! They have a Coconut Tres Leches. Coconut Tres Leches from 2022 Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut makes up this sweet treat, and it’s also a part of the Garden Graze. The Land Cart hosted by AdventHealth If you’re REALLY hungry, you need to make sure to visit The Land Cart, where there are not one, not two, but THREE plant-based items on the menu. First, there’s a Vegetable Plate served with broccoli, carrot sticks, and tomatoes with dip. Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup Here you can also order Pretzels with Hummus Dip or the Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (which sounds pretty similar to the one we’ve seen at Sunshine Seasons). The mousse is the Garden Graze addition from this booth. Pineapple Promenade Pineapple Promenade is a staple of the Flower & Garden Festival, and it’s returning in 2023 with a Disney World classic. THIS is where you’ll fine Pineapple Dole Whip! Pineapple Promenade The classic treat is a fan favorite, and thankfully, it’s plant-based! Make sure to snag a cup during the festival. Refreshment Outpost But that isn’t the only place where you can enjoy some sweet pineapple! At Refreshment Outpost, the Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning is back again. Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning from 2021 Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina If you’re stopping in Morocco, Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina has a NEW Hummus Trio that you might be interested in. It’s made with Traditional Hummus, Red-Beet-and-Black-Garlic Hummus, and Avocado-Herb Hummus served with Moroccan Bread and Crispy Papadam. ©Disney Now that sounds pretty good! It’s also gluten/wheat-friendly and included in the Garden Graze. Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE Foods If you’re a fan of IMPOSSIBLE foods, then you’ll want to check out Trowel & Trellis this year. First, you can snag the Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and kimchee mayonnaise. IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib from 2022 They also have an IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce and Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream. Yum! Don’t Forget the Garden Graze! And finally, we have to mention the Garden Graze! This is an activity literally MADE for plant-based eaters. To participate, you simply pick up a festival passport and go around the festival to order 5 of the 10 plant-based options from this list: Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Spicy Corn Chips – located at Florida Fresh Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Plant-Based Cotija Cheese – located at Florida Fresh Avocado Toast with Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes on Toasted Ciabatta – located at BRUNCHCOT Boneless Impossible Korean Short Rib with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw and Kimchee Mayonnaise – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods Impossible Lumpia with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods Chocolate Cake with Black Currant Ganache, Mixed Berry Compote and Chocolate Ice Cream – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce – located at Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla Cake soaked in Oat Milk, Almond Milk and Coconut Milk with Toasted Coconut – located at La Isla Fresca Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning – located at Refreshment Outpost Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup – located at The Land Cart 2022 Garden Graze As you purchase each item, you’ll get a Cast Member to stamp the special page in your booklet. Once you’ve collected 5 stamps, you can return to Pineapple Promenade to collect your “completer” prize! It’s a vegan and vegetarian-friendly scavenger hunt! The 2022 Garden Graze Prize We’ll make sure to keep you updated with any more EPCOT festival news, and all the happenings throughout the Flower & Garden Festival, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See the Flower & Garden Festival 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 Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting the festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post ALL the Plant-Based Eats at the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now through March 22, 2023, you can enter the Disney Cruise Line 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of three grand prizes for you and up to three guests to be part of the Silver Anniversary at Sea!View the full article

Okay, let’s face it — not all Disney World pizza is great. In fact, a lot of it is just…well, it’s enough to scratch the itch, we suppose. Terra Treats There are standout pizzas, though, including the pizza at Via Napoli at EPCOT, but pizza like that tends to be the exception to the rule — AND requires an advance dining reservation. However, we just found a quick-service pizza in Disney World that totally surprised us — in a good way. We discovered this new pizza at Terra Treats in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, one of the many food kiosks there. It’s the Buffalo Chicken Pizza for $7.29. It’s a thick-crust pizza with chunks of chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese. We were impressed with the amount of chicken on this thing! Look at all that chicken The crust was soft and fluffy. We also loved the buffalo flavor, which really came through. Note that you do need to like the flavor of buffalo sauce to appreciate this. The gooey melted cheese just made this the perfect slice. The buffalo flavor is YUM Now is this the BEST pizza we’ve had in Disney World? Well, no, but it is ONE of the best we’ve had at a quick-service location. It’s a great option if you’re looking for something a little different, but not TOO different. It’s also another reason why we’ll argue that Animal Kingdom has some of the best food in all of Disney World! All that gooey melted cheese If you’re looking for more good pizza in Disney World, we’ve put together a list of our favorite pizza here. 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! 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 pizza in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post You’re Walking Right Past the BEST Pizza in Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Nothing will stop Christian Miranda from achieving his culinary dreams, and nothing will stop his Disney team from having his back. Since childhood, becoming a chef has always been the goal for Christian, who is Deaf and has a visual disability. Thanks to his dedication, Christian has proven that the kitchen is a place that […]View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney World vacations can be exhausting, and if you’re looking for coffee on your trip, you have quite a few different options! Horchata Cold Brew Coffee and Disney go together like Mickey and Minnie, and over in EPCOT, you’ll find plenty of choices no matter what kind of coffee you’re after. Of course, there’s the obvious Connections Cafe (the EPCOT Starbucks location), but those lines can be long, and you might be looking for something a little different. So, let’s see what our options might be for coffee in EPCOT! If your perfect Disney day isn’t complete without walking around with coffee in hand, you’ve probably found yourself wondering just where you can get it in each of the parks. Like we mentioned, Connections Cafe (Starbucks) is probably the most popular choice for coffee at EPCOT, which also means it’s often packed with crowds and lines of people looking for a cup of joe! Chances are you’ll be waiting in some sort of line if you want to get coffee here, and if you don’t want to deal with all that, you have plenty of other options. Joffrey’s Coffee Joffrey’s serves coffee and tea throughout all 4 parks, in Disney Springs, and even at a few resorts! But at EPCOT, you’ll find quite a few Joffrey’s kiosks! Chances are you’re never too far from a location, with spots near Cosmic Rewind, The American Adventure, the entrance to the World Showcase, between the UK and Canada Pavilions, and by the EPCOT Monorail. We love Joffrey’s There, you’ll find specialty and seasonal sips –– plus a selection of HUGE donuts and other pastries! You might spot the occasional line at a Joffrey’s location in EPCOT as well, but chances are it won’t be as long as Connections Cafe. Plus, since there are multiple Joffrey’s locations, you’ll have more opportunities to grab that cup you so desperately need. Hot Coffee Over in the France Pavilion, you’ll find plenty of places to get a fresh cup of coffee, like Chefs de France, Les Halles, La Creperie de Paris, and Monsieur Paul. These dining locations serve Kahwa Coffee — roasted just a short drive away in Tampa, Florida. Of course, not all of these options are going to be quick, so keep that in mind. Nothing like a cup of Disney coffee If it’s Italian coffee you’re after, look no further than the Italy Pavilion of course! Lavazza is an Italian brand of coffee and espresso, and you’ll find it served at Via Napoli, Tutto Gusto, and Tutto Italia. Cold Brew Craving a refreshing cup of cold brew? Trust us — Disney World gets HOT in the summer (and the fall, winter, and spring…) and you might not want a warm cup of coffee, opting for something chilly instead. Castaway Cold Brew We don’t blame you — you’ll find cold brew on the menu at Connections Cafe, Joffrey’s, and we’ve occasionally seen it pop up at quick service locations here and there. The BEST Cold Brew Drinks at Disney World Specialty Coffee Head on over to Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion to get some Viking Coffee! This specialty drink is a decadent, alcoholic twist on the caffeinated classic, made with Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur and Kamora Coffee Liqueur. Feeling adventurous? You can also get it frozen served with chocolate-coffee sauce and coffee crunch. Viking Coffee But if you ask us, the real gem is hiding at Gelateria Toscana — the Affogato Espresso Gelato. It’s made with fresh Lavazza espresso poured over vanilla gelato and amaretto cookies and it is absolutely worth trying if you’re a coffee fan and ice cream fan! Check Out Our Ultimate Guide to Coffee in Magic Kingdom 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’s your favorite coffee spot in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post The Ultimate Guide to the Best Coffee in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Not only are we experts when it comes to all things Disney, but we’re also experts at finding things that fuel that childhood nostalgia! Happy Meal One of the most nostalgic things we can think of is sitting in the back seat of the car and getting a McDonald’s Happy Meal. McDonald’s just announced their newest Happy Meal toy lineup, and although we wouldn’t consider these to be… toys… they still make for a great box of nostalgia! McDonald’s has partnered with HarperCollins for its newest round of Happy Meal toys! If you’re unfamiliar with HarperCollins, they might be the publisher behind some of your favorite childhood books, like If You Give A Mouse A Cookie and Pete the Cat! ©McDonald’s In every Happy Meal, you can get one of those two books as children’s reader booklets — great to enjoy alongside a cheeseburger and apple slices. ©McDonald’s Plus, if you visit the McDonald’s Happy Meal website, you can download HarperCollins activity pages that are inspired by the McDonald’s characters! ©McDonald’s This truly is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed… These are adorable! Maybe we’ll head to McDonald’s for our lunch break… Fun Happy Meal As usual, make sure to follow along for more childhood nostalgia and of course — more Disney news! Click here for some classic Disney nostalgia 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. Were these books some of your favorites as a kid? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW McDonald's Happy Meal Toys Have Arrived! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line is celebrating 25 years at sea this summer! Time to set sail! For the occasion, you’ll find limited-time entertainment, shimmering decorations, and characters decked out in their best sparkly outfits. As part of the countdown to this anniversary, Disney has shared details of a NEW tier of Castaway Club — a loyalty program for Disney Cruise Line guests. In order to thank their most loyal cruisers, Disney is launching a “Pearl” tier on May 1st, inspired by the time it takes a pearl to be formed in nature. Guests who have sailed on 25 or more Disney Cruise Line vacations will soon be a part of this top-tier membership and have access to more rewards and perks than previously offered. Unlimited Digital Downloads Disney cruises have professional photographers all around the ship, ready to capture the memories of your vacation. ©Disney Starting May 1st, Pearl Castaway Club members will have access to unlimited complimentary digital downloads, so you’ll be able to remember your cruise in style for years to come. Early Access to Cruise Reservations Disney has so many cruise ships to offer, with tons of different itineraries. With this new tier, members will have access to booking their vacation before the general public. Disney Wish Pearl Castaway Club members will have a new booking window that opens four days earlier than regular guests. Early Access to Cruise Customizations Access to cruise bookings ahead of time isn’t the only early-access perk Pearl members will get. Disney cruises have all kinds of customizations — character dining experiences, adult-only beverage tasting seminars, Port Aventures, and Senses Spa & Salon appointments are all activities that you’ll be able to schedule early. Worlds of Marvel — Ant-Man As a Pearl member, the booking window for scheduling activities opens 123 days before the date of their next cruise beginning late this summer. Stateroom Surprises All Castaway Club members will have access to welcome gifts awaiting them in their staterooms this summer — but Pearl members will be getting an extra special surprise. ©Disney This summer, they will receive a pair of pearlescent tumblers that feature the Disney Cruise Line logo on one side, and “Castaway Club” on the other. Complimentary Dinner at Palo Pearl members will also be getting a new dining perk starting this summer. Palo Those in this new tier will be able to book a complimentary dining experience at Palo, an Italian-inspired, adult-only restaurant loved by many Castaway Club members. If you’re interested in these perks, good news! While these are specifically for guests who have been on 25 cruises, anyone who has been on a Disney Cruise is part of the Castaway Club — so you can get started earning benefits today. We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Find out why you’ll want to book a 2024 Disney Cruise here What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post NEW Perks Announced for Some Disney Cruise Line Guests first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Goofy-inspired plane is coming! Azul Linhas Aéreas and Walt Disney World Resort revealed that one of Mickey Mouse’s best pals, and one of Brazil’s most beloved Disney characters, will be inspiring the fifth plane of "The World's Most Magical Fleet.” View the full article

We’re getting ready for the weekend, and if you are too, that might mean shopping! Lots of 100th Anniversary merch! And what better way to celebrate the weekend than with some classic Disney merch? Thankfully, a new line of classic Mickey merch was just released online — so you’ll have something to do with that money burning a hole in your pocket. Over on Cakeworthy, there’s a new collection of apparel that is PERFECT for classic Disney lovers. Starting off with the main man himself, Mickey Mouse is the star of this adorable bucket hat. I need this! This classic hat features the Mickey Mouse Club TV show logo embroidered on the front, and you can get one for yourself for $24.99. Get this Mickey Mouse Club Bucket Hat Here! If you love this Mickey Mouse Club theme and need a shirt to match, how about this Mickey Mouse Club Crop T-Shirt? Need these to pair with some classic Mickey ears This shirt is 100% cotton and features vintage imagery from the Mickey Mouse Club, with “Mouseketeers” written in red. You can get this one for $29.95. Get this Crop T-Shirt Here! We also found this Steamboat Willie Flannel and it looks so cozy! Loving the vintage vibes Paying tribute to this vintage cartoon, this flannel has embroidered details on the front pocket, and the iconic Steamboat Willie poster screen printed on the back. You can get this flannel for $54.95. Get this Vintage Steamboat Willie Flannel here! We are loving this vintage-inspired merch we’ve been seeing lately. If you haven’t seen, Disney released a whole collection of Oswald items for the 100th anniversary and you have to check it out! Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Collection We’ll keep an eye out for any new exciting merch updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see a FIRST LOOK at the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival merch 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. Which of these items will you be getting for your closet? Let us know in the comments! The post We Dare You To Resist This NEW Nostalgic Disney Merch first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The second South Florida entry of Moxies, a popular Canadian restaurant chain, will fit 366 seats and a pair of indoor-outdoor bars across two stories at the new-ish Main Las Olas building. View the full article

Good morning from Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom The sun is shining, the monorail is broken…WAIT, the monorail is broken?! Yep, that’s right folks — perhaps the most popular form of Disney World transportation is currently broken and that means there are some problems at the Transportation & Ticket Center (AKA Magic Kingdom’s parking lot). What’s going on? Well, allow us to show you! When we arrived, the Express Monorail to Magic Kingdom was experiencing some unexpected downtime. The queue was completely cleared of guests. No one riding the Express Unfortunately, that meant that there was a LONG line for the Ferryboat instead. Crowds were backed up all the way to the monorail station. YIKES! Look at that line! The ferries can load quite a few guests, but with a line like this, you’ll be waiting a while to get inside the park. However, there were a few other transportation options available. Disney was also offering bus service from the TTC to Magic Kingdom (something that they only do when things are particularly crowded or for special occasions), and the Resort Monorail was still operational. That was the route we chose to take — it’s about 12 and a half minutes from the TTC to the park, since you have to stop and pick up guests at the Grand Floridian and Polynesian Village resorts. Resort Monorail it is! So this is just your reminder that sometimes things will not go according to plan during your Disney trip. It’s best to budget extra time during your day, so that you can deal with problems like this effectively when they arise. And ESPECIALLY avoid freaking out at the Cast Members — they’re just here to help! We’ll keep you updated with more Disney news from the parks today, so stay tuned for the latest! 7 Problems You Definitely Didn’t See Coming in Disney World — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Has this ever happened to you? Tell us in the comments! The post The UNEXPECTED Problem You’ll Have Visiting Magic Kingdom Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Should you LEAVE Magic Kingdom to eat? Disney’s Grand Floridian While there are a few tasty snacks and treats inside this popular park, we usually recommend heading out to one of the nearby hotels for your meals. That’s not to say there isn’t good food in Magic Kingdom (although it’s not one of the best parks for foodies, in our opinion) — there’s just a lot of GREAT food at the hotel restaurants! Steakhouse 71, ‘Ohana, and California Grill are a few of our favorite sit-down restaurants, but what about counter-service meals? Come with us to test out a fast food-style restaurant that’s just a Monorail ride away from Magic Kingdom. We’re exploring Gasparilla Island Grill, which is located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. You don’t have to be staying at this fancy hotel to dine here — just hop on a Monorail or drive on in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort The Grill is counter-service, which means no reservations are necessary. It also has Mobile Order available, so you can order your food ahead of time and schedule a time to come and pick it up without waiting in line. (Pro tip: If you bought one of those resort mugs with unlimited refills, there are refill stations at this spot!) Mobile Order Now that you’ve got the general idea of what Gasparilla Island Grill is, let’s head inside to check out the atmosphere, menu, and eats! Atmosphere You’ll find this restaurant on the first floor of the Grand Floridian hotel. It’s accessible from the hotel’s outdoor paths. Gasparilla Island Grill Gasparilla Island Grill offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating is cafe-style and offers a beautiful view of the Grand Floridian Marina with Cinderella Castle in the distance. Inside the grill Indoor seating has roomy booths and tables in a bright setting. Seating If you decide not to use Mobile Order, you’ll head up to the counters to order your meal. Head up to order Go on over to the bakery case to check out seasonal treats and other goodies (trust us — you don’t want to miss it). Bakery case Let’s check out the menu next. Menu We went by at lunchtime, but the menu looks pretty similar for dinner as well. For entrées, there are a few options for flatbreads, a burger… ©Disney …some sandwiches, and a few different salads. ©Disney There’s also a plant-based Impossible burger on the menu. Some sides include salads, chips, french fries, and macaroni and cheese (spoiler alert: we’re BIG fans of that mac and cheese!). ©Disney There are several options for kids’ meals as well. ©Disney Don’t forget dessert! You could order an entire cake, choose something off the dessert menu… ©Disney …or head to the bakery case! ©Disney There are a LOT of snacks to choose from, including fruit cups, Mickey bars, mandarin oranges, and more. ©Disney There are also plenty of beverage options. You can get soda, bottled water, energy drinks, chocolate milk, and the list goes on. ©Disney There are several coffee options as well, like a Caramel Macchiato, Caffé Mocha, or Cappuccino. ©Disney In terms of adult drinks, there are only a couple of cocktails available in the form of a Bloody Mary and a Hard Seltzer. ©Disney There are options for wine by the bottle or glass… ©Disney …and lots of different beers. ©Disney OK, you’ve seen the menu — now let’s get to the eats! Eats We tried a few different entrées, and we’ll start out with the Broccoli and Tomato Flatbread for $12.29. This is Roasted Garlic, Mozzarella, Broccoli, Fire-roasted Tomatoes, and Ricotta on House-made Dough. Broccoli and Tomato Flatbread We thought that the sauce and cheese on the flatbread were super tasty, although a little more tang in the sauce would have really kicked it up a notch. The bread itself was very soft and chewy, and we appreciated that it wasn’t too hard or crispy — that would’ve made it much more difficult to eat. Tastes fine! Overall it was a good snack albeit a little bit boring. The flavors were a kind of bland and we were wishing for more spice. However, if you’re looking for a simple meal, traveling with picky eaters, or want an alternative option to regular theme park pizza, this is not a bad choice. It’s filling and definitely big enough for a meal. Could use a kick Next up is the Artisan Burger for $14.49. This is a Grilled Signature-blend Burger with Brisket, and Chuck topped with Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion on a Toasted Brioche Bun, served with French Fries. Artisan Burger This burger had one major problem: it was VERY dry. You really needed some kind of sauce to make it edible. A sauce would also solve the problem that this burger was pretty bland, as there didn’t seem to be much seasoning at all. SUPER dry Think about a stereotypical burger that you can get just about anywhere, and you’ll know exactly how this burger tastes. That’s not necessarily a bad thing! It was a solid hamburger and would be a good choice for picky eaters (as long as you picked up some barbecue sauce or ketchup to add to it). Here’s the inside Finally, we tried the Blackened Chicken Sandwich for $12.29. This is Blackened Chicken, Pepper Jack, and Coleslaw on a Brioche Bun served with your choice of a side (we got the mac and cheese!). Blackened Chicken Sandwich We finally got a dish with lots of flavor! We really enjoyed the spices on the chicken. They brought a nice kick to the sandwich without being overwhelmingly spicy. The coleslaw on top added some sweetness that we thought worked great with the spice. NOW you’re talkin’! You can get the house-made Macaroni and Cheese as a side (as part of a combo meal or on its own for $4.49), or get it as an entrée for $9.29. House-Made Mac ‘n Cheese This might only be a side dish, but it was the STAR of our meal. The STAR We’ve been fans of this mac and cheese for a long time now, and this time it was just as great as we remembered. Perfection It’s very creamy and rich, and the pasta is perfectly cooked as well. 10/10 recommend buying this (and maybe only this) when you stop by Gasparilla Island Grill. Nosh or Not Head to Gasparilla Island Grill if you: Want a simple meal that’s slightly better your average theme park food. The food here isn’t really anything super exciting, but that Blackened Chicken Sandwich was pretty good, and you can also find pretty healthy options on the menu, like salads. Want a peaceful lunch with great views. You can escape the rush of the theme parks and hop over here to eat by the Marina and stare lovingly at Cinderella Castle. Love mac and cheese. If you’re a macaroni and cheese connoisseur, this is a must-try spot for you. We mean it when we say we LOVE this dish. Skip this joint if you: Want unique and interesting eats. The food here is fine, but it’s really just that: fine. You can find more interesting food over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, like at Capt. Cook’s (if you want quick service) or ‘Ohana (for sit-down). Are looking for an awesome burger. The burger here was very meh, and you don’t want to settle for that when there’s an AMAZING burger just a Monorail ride away at Steakhouse 71. Don’t have a reservation? See if there’s availability at the Steakhouse 71 Lounge, which also serves the Stack Burger! Want an exciting or energetic atmosphere. Gasparilla Island Grill is pretty chill, but you can find a fun lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto! This bar has a few fun eats and lots of interesting drinks, but the best part is the exciting atmosphere and antics from the bartenders. Overall Overall, we think Gasparilla Island Grill is a pretty good restaurant but not a great one. Should you go out of your way to eat here? Probably not…with one exception. You guessed it — the mac and cheese. If you’re not in it for the mac, we think the only reason to come would be if it’s convenient and you want a simple meal! The full spread The service was great, however, and our food came out in a very timely manner. So there’s not anything very wrong about the Grill, it just didn’t WOW us. 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 the 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! Keep following DFB for more reviews of all the restaurants in Disney World. Click here for our COMPLETE guide to eating at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. 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It’s been a pretty BIG week for EPCOT news! EPCOT is welcoming in spring! EPCOT is currently undergoing a lengthy transformation. New rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have already debuted, but guests are still eagerly awaiting the arrival of spaces like CommuniCore Hall and Plaza as well as the upcoming attraction Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana. The park also has its seasonal changes in the form of festivals, and the next one on the slate is the Flower and Garden Festival! EPCOT Food Updates Before even saying goodbye to Festival of the Arts, EPCOT is already moving full-speed ahead with Flower and Garden! This week we spotted quite a few food booths (or food kitchens as they’re called during this festival), so here’s a sneak peek! First up, we have Primavera Kitchen. Primavera Kitchen Magnolia Terrace is also making a return. Magnolia Terrace La Isla Fresca has appeared! La Isla Fresca And Hanami, home of frushi. Hanami Bauernmarkt has arrived in the Germany Pavilion. Bauernmarkt And Northern Bloom is all set up! Northern Bloom Trowel & Trellis, home of the festival’s plant-based food, is here. Trowel & Trellis The Honey Bee-stro is back with their sweet dishes. Honey Bee-Stro You can try new DOLE Whip snacks at Pineapple Promenade this year! Pineapple Promenade Jardin de Fiestas is all set up too. Jardin de Fiestas While unmarked, we’ve learned this booth is Florida Fresh. Florida Fresh Last but not least, Brunchcot is a totally new booth for this year! Brunchcot Curious about what they’ll be offering? You can read all of the food kitchen menus right here! EPCOT General Updates This year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival begins on March 1st and continues through July 5th, 2023. We spotted quite a few food kitchens cropping up throughout the park this week, and we also have this year’s menus in hand so we can start planning where exactly to dine first. © Disney We also spotted some new construction as well as several new merch items in the park. Keep reading to learn about all of the changes at EPCOT this week! Click here to view all of the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival food booth menus! Princess Half Marathon The next runDisney event to be held at Disney World is the Princess Half Marathon! Runners have already started arriving at the parks, so keep an eye out for extra crowds if you’re heading to Disney World this weekend. Marathon prep We saw them unloading some of the race markers and finish line scaffolding ahead of this weekend’s races. EPCOT Construction Updates Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana This new attraction is coming along! We spotted an area off to the side of the trails with plenty of pipes which might be an irrigation system to provide the water for the attraction as well the plants. Journey of Water construction Here’s another shot of the structures. The walkways are starting to come together, and we can also see them mapping out additional areas that may be filled with water or include more rock structures. Journey of Water construction CommuniCore Hall & Plaza We snuck a peak at this side of the new building (hiding out of frame to the right). CommuniCore construction You can spot railings on the far left under the awning, and the low retaining wall might indicate a wide pathway to the left with a green area to the right. EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop Creations Shop, the main retail location in EPCOT, had plenty of new finds! First, we found this cute Toy Story Tee for Kids that is also sensory-friendly! You can get this for $26.99. Toy Story Kids’ Shirt They also had this cool minimalistic Mandalorian Hat for $29.99. The Mandalorian Hat Creations also had a line of mugs featuring character duos on top of bright ombre backgrounds for $16.99 each. This one has Minnie and Daisy on a sweet purple and blue gradient! Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck Mug This fiery mug features Mickey Mouse … Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Mug … and his pal Donald! Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Mug This green mug has gone to the dogs, featuring Goofy … Goofy and Pluto Mug … and Pluto. Goofy and Pluto Mug The last mug features the mischievous duo of Chip … Chip ‘n’ Dale Mug … and Dale! Chip ‘n’ Dale Mug We also spotted two new phone cases. This one is black with a neon Walt Disney World Logo in a 3D effect … WDW Logo Phone Case … while the other features a retro “WDW 1971” pattern. Both cases are available at Creations for $34.99 each. WDW 1971 Phone Case You can also get a matching headphone case for $19.99! WDW 1971 Headphones Cases Pin Traders Pin Traders had two new designs we had to check out! First up is this unique Mickey Mouse Watch Pin. This Limited Release pin is available for $17.99. Mickey Mouse Watch Pin Annual Passholders can purchase this Minnie Mouse Eras Pin, part of the Disney100 merch line, for $19.99. Minnie Mouse Eras Pin for Annual Passholders Get to shopping, pin fans! Northwest Mercantile This shop in the Canada Pavilion had quite a few new items to peruse! We found two t-shirts for $39.99 each: this loose-fitting red one … Red Canada Tee … and a more fitted version in navy! Navy Canada Tee You can layer up with this Maple Leaf Jacket for $79.99. Maple Leaf Jacket Or, try accessorizing with a hat! You can pick from this red Maple Leaf Hat for $29.99 … Red Maple Leaf Hat … or take it back to 2005 with this Trucker Hat for $34.99! Gray and White Maple Leaf Hat You can grab this Maple Leaf Bag to hold all of your purchases for $79.99. Maple Leaf Bag It’s been a busy week for EPCOT! We’ve had a lot of Flower and Garden Festival news debut this week, so stay tuned to our site for more updates. Click here to see all the booths confirmed for the 2023 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! Which upcoming EPCOT addition are you most excited for? Comment your pick down below! The post What's New at EPCOT: TONS of Flower & Garden Festival Updates! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has been releasing some big news lately. Magic Kingdom We’ve learned all the menus coming to EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival this year, the Park Pass Reservation system will soon be relaxed for Annul Passholders after 2PM, and EPCOT will soon be getting its own After Hours event. Let’s take a look at some of the new updates at Magic Kingdom recently. Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Over at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, we’re starting to see lots of progress! Scaffolding has been added to the exterior of the mountain, where we’ve seen cast members working on the top of the drop. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction We’ve also noticed some cast members painting the side of the queue building recently… Working on the queue building …and even saw some welding happening inside the tunnel! This ride doesn’t open until late 2024, so there is still a lot of work that has to be done here still — but it’s great to see such progress! Learn more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure here. Tron Lightcycle / Run The new stand outside of TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland got a fresh coat of paint! While we’re not certain what this will be, it sure looks like a snack cart. Wet paint! We got a good look at the lit-up canopy recently… TRON …and noticed that the lighting is now extending to the Tomorrowland Power and Light building just outside of TRON. Tomorrowland Power and Light This gift shop has been under construction for a while now as well, and we’re curious to see what they do with it. Tomorrowland Power and Light construction There is also some progress on the mysterious construction right after you get off of the TRON coaster… TRON construction …we’re not sure what it is yet, but could it be a gift shop/photo viewing room? TRON construction Annual Passholder and DVC previews are coming up quick, and we’re curious to see how many of these projects will be wrapped up by then. See the 5 huge problems exposed by Disney’s TRON coaster previews Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium At the Emporium, we spotted a new Minnie Mouse Bottle for $22.99… Minnie Mouse bottle …and Mickey Sandals for $29.99. Mickey Sandals There was also a new Cheshire Cat shirt for kids. Cheshire Cat shirt It says “Always a reason to smile,” and you can get it for $21.99. Main Street Cinema At Main Street Cinema, we found this Main Street Electrical Parade sweatshirt. Main Street Electrical Parade sweatshirt You can grab this cozy sweatshirt for $49.99. Bonjour Village Gifts At Bonjour Village Gifts, we found this pink Little Mermaid Kids’ Dress with shells and mermaids. Little Mermaid Kids’ Dress You can get this for your Ariel-loving kid for $44.99. Big Top Souvenirs At Big Top Souvenirs, we found this WDW 1971 Magnet … WDW 1971 Magnet …and this Walt Disney World Magnet. Walt Disney World Magnet You can get both of these magnets for $14.99. Frontier Trading Post At Frontier Trading Post, we found tons of new pins, like this Steamboat Willie 100 Decades Pin for $29.99… Steamboat Willie pin …and this Disney100 Mickey Mouse FiGPiN for $24.99… Mickey FiGPiN …as well as this Minnie Mouse FiGPiN for $24.99. Minnie Mouse FiGPiN There were also a lot of new Mirrorverse pins, like this Mickey Mouse Pin we found for $17.99… Mickey Mouse …and this Minnie Mouse Pin… Minnie …and this Donald Duck Pin… Donald Duck …and this Ariel Pin… Ariel …and this Belle Pin… Belle …and this Tinker Bell Pin… Tinker Bell …and this Sulley Pin… Sulley …and this Hercules Pin… Hercules …and this Baymax Pin… Baymax …and this Ursula Pin… Ursula …and this Maleficent Pin… Maleficent …and this Jafar Pin… Jafar …and this Jack Skellington Pin… Jack Skellington …and finally this Buzz Lightyear Pin. Buzz Lightyear You can get each of these Mirrorverse pins for $17.99. Click here to see the Amazon-Exclusive Disney 100th Anniversary items you can now get online! We’re always on the lookout for new changes in the parks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which attraction are you most excited about: TRON or Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: A Mysterious Update to the TRON Queue first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you’ve been keeping up with Disney World news, you’ll know that April 4th, 2023, is a big day for Magic Kingdom. Get ready to enter the Grid! That’s the day the park’s newest ride, TRON Lightcycle / Run will officially open! This is an exciting new type of attraction for Disney World that combines a roller coaster ride with motorcycle-style seating and eye-catching light displays. If you can’t wait to ride TRON, there’s a Park Pass UPDATE that you need to know about. Currently, the attraction is in previews, where select groups like Cast Members and Annual Passholders can register to ride TRON ahead of time. Even with a few chances for individuals to check out the attraction before it opens, we are still anticipating Magic Kingdom to be busier than usual on this ride’s official opening day. Park Pass Reservations are still required to enter the park, (although by the time TRON opens Annual Passholders won’t need a reservation to enter the parks after 2PM) so there is a high probability that Magic Kingdom could book up for the day. TRON interior Early in January, only 24 hours after Disney announced TRON’s opening date, Magic Kingdom Park Pass Reservations for Annual Passholders were completely booked for April 4th. Passholders who were unable to snag a reservation would have to pay for a separate ticket or hotel room to try and make a reservation as a regular guest or hope that the park isn’t too full to allow for Park Hopping later in the day. Of course, Disney did open up registration for Annual Passholders to preview TRON Lightcycle / Run, but many guests reported difficulties with the system and were unable to secure a spot. Cast Member previews Annual Passholders who haven’t received a preview spot or Park Pass Reservation for TRON’s opening day may believe they’re out of luck, but we have some good news! We noticed on the Incredi Pass calendar that Magic Kingdom was showing availability for park passes at Magic Kingdom on April 4th. Other dates leading up to the date were booked, but earlier today TRON’s opening day was still available. © Disney This may have been Disney’s doing to appease guests after the messy preview registration, although it is possible that other Passholders canceled their reservations after snagging a preview spot. Either way, if you’re still hoping to visit TRON on its official opening day you may still be able to book your park pass reservation at Magic Kingdom after all! TRON As of writing, Park Passes for Magic Kingdom on April 4th are still sold out for Passholders with a Sorcerer Pass, and Pirate and Pixie Dust Passes are blocked out on that date. There are Magic Kingdom Park Passes available on April 4th for guests with regular theme park tickets. TRON vehicle Stay tuned to our site for more Disney World news, and check out our video on Magic Kingdom’s newest ride. Click here to see 5 HUGE problems exposed by Disney’s TRON Coaster previews. 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 riding TRON as soon as it opens or are you looking to wait until the crowds die down? Share your strategy in the comment section below! The post Park Pass UPDATE for TRON Opening Day in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Any day is a good day if we have pizza. Never a bad day when you have pizza in hand! A whole day DEDICATED to pizza? Now that’s just heaven! Tuesday, March 14th (3.14), is known as Pi Day — a day to indulge in pizza pies, and definitely not focus on anything mathematical. (Unless of course, we’re figuring out how many slices of pizza we should each eat.) And that means something very special is happening in Disney Springs! On March 14th, 2023, you can participate in Pi Day with Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza in Disney Springs as this spot is offering each customer one 11-inch pizza for only $3.14! Blaze Pizza Of course, there are a few things you need to know. You have to order your food in-person at the Blaze Pizza restaurant. Also, any crust upgrades and certain toppings will still include an upcharge. Still, that’s a good deal! MMM! What’s even better is that you can add one topping to your pizza without an upcharge if you order after 3:14PM on March 14th! Can’t say we didn’t eat our veggies If you need us on March 14th, you know where we’ll be. And if you’re not going to be in Disney Springs on the 14th, you can head to the nearest Blaze Pizza location to take advantage of this deal — most locations are participating in the celebration! If you’re looking for more Disney news, reviews, and updates, welcome! You have come to the right place. We post every day about new things happening at Disney — whether it’s food, merchandise, or even entertainment. Follow along so that you never miss a thing! Click here for more to do in Disney Springs Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be participating in Pi Day? Let us know in the comments! The post Why March 14th Could Be the BEST Day To Visit Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney is bringing it back old school style with their latest 100th Anniversary collection! Step back in time with these ears! The Disney100 20s Decades Collection features designs taken from and inspired by the iconic animated film Steamboat Willie. This black-and-white movie premiered in 1928 and was one of the first cartoons with synchronized sound, so it’s no surprise that Disney wanted to pay homage to such a legendary success! As with many of Disney’s merch lines, this collection included a pair of ears. These have Mickey Mouse as Steamboat Willie front and center. The Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Ear Headband for Adults debuted on shopDisney along with the rest of the 20s Decades Collection earlier this week, but we just found these ears at Disney World for the first time today! Buena Vista Gifts at the Contemporary Resort If you’re visiting the parks and want to grab a pair for yourself, head over to Buena Vista Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We found these ears there for $39.99. The ears, along with everything else in the collection, are entirely black and white, just like the movie! We got them! Each soft ear has a different scene from the film, from the iconic whistling moment to the confrontation with Captain Peg Leg Pete. There are four images total with different designs on the front and the back. The back The ears and headband are trimmed with white, nautical rope. On the side of the headband is a silver plaque with the Disney100 logo and “Decades” engraved. Disney100 Plaque The ears are also detailed with tiny charms of music notes and life preservers for a fun, 3D effect! Close up Now, Disney World guests can shop these ears while on vacation, but if you are admiring this pair from home you can also purchase them on shopDisney! Online they are listed for the same price as in the parks — $39.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Ear Headband for Adults! For more Disney100 finds, stay tuned to our site and check out the post below. ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! 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 has been your favorite 100th Anniversary merchandise release so far? Comment your pick below! The post Travel Back in Time with New Mickey Ears in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve got MORE Disney merchandise news! The Disney Springs Coach Store under renovation We keep an eye on all the latest merchandise that arrives in the Disney parks, as well as what shows up online. Keep an eye on your wallet for the rest of this post, because a new Disney x Coach collection has just landed online! There are TONS of items in this new collection, like the Disney X Coach Small Wristlet In Regenerative Leather With Donald Duck for $125! ©Coach This green wristlet stars Donald Duck with some peas in a pod. This bag can fit iPhones and Android phones. Buy the Disney X Coach Small Wristlet In Regenerative Leather With Donald Duck here! You can also grab the Disney X Coach Mickey Mouse Bag Charm With Floral Print for $195! ©Coach This is quite a large leather charm, so keep that in mind when you’re deciding what bag in your collection to put it on. Buy the Disney X Coach Mickey Mouse Bag Charm With Floral Print here! Next up is the Disney X Coach Shrunken Biker Jacket, which has floral designs and a “Mickey” patch. ©Coach The jacket will cost you a whopping $1,400! What do you think — is it worth the splurge? Click here to buy the Disney X Coach Shrunken Biker Jacket. But that’s not the most expensive thing in this collection. You can also get the Disney X Coach Floral Mickey Doll, which will cost you $1,500! ©Coach That’s definitely one of the priciest Disney plushes we’ve ever seen. Click here to buy the Disney X Coach Floral Mickey Doll. There’s a lot more to see in the collection (and most of it is NOT more than $1,000) — check it all out below! See all the new items here! Make sure you don’t miss all the 100th Anniversary merchandise that’s being released as the company celebrates this year, and as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Check out the new Disney100 Coach bags online right here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think these bags are worth the price? Tell us in the comments! The post Got ,500 Burning a Hole in Your Pocket? This Disney x Coach Collection Is for YOU first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival is right around the corner and we are ready for it. Flower and Garden Festival We’ve already seen some topiaries go up, full menus have been released for the festival, and there’s even a NEW booth for us to check out. We spotted this booth on one of our last trips to EPCOT and are here to tell you everything we know about it so far — come take a look! This new booth, BRUNCHCOT, is located near Test Track and is taking the place of last year’s Sunshine Griddle — our Best of the Fest booth from 2022. Don’t fret, though — even though BRUNCHCOT is a new booth, a lot of the menu items look very familiar. Let’s take a look at what food they’ll be offering. Brunchcot For food options, we’ll be getting three returning favorites and one NEW item: Lox Benedict on Everything Focaccia. ©Disney | Lox Benedict on Everything Focaccia This is made with everything-spiced cream cheese, shallots, crispy capers, and hollandaise. Returning this year is the Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta… Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta …as well as one of our favorites: the Shrimp and Grits. Shrimp and Grits This is made with blackened shrimp and cheddar cheese grits with brown gravy and sweet corn salsa, and we loved it last year. If you’re looking for something sweet, you can’t miss the Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon, which is also returning from last year. Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon For drinks, this booth is bringing back two options from last year’s Sunshine Griddle and is also getting a NEW cocktail. In true brunch fashion, you can now get a Peach Bellini with your snacks. If you prefer a little caffeine in your brunch cocktail, Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail is returning this year. Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail It’s made with milk, Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur, and vanilla vodka. When we’ve tried this in the past, it was pretty strong on the alcohol, so keep that in mind when you order! If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic option, you can try the returning Froot Loops Shake. Froot Loops Shake We thought this tasty beverage was super fruity and a perfect kid-friendly drink. While this booth has quite a few options that we’ve seen before, we are looking forward to trying the new items. But these aren’t the only exciting changes we’re getting at this year’s festival — Florida Fresh, a booth that was missing last year, is back with some new food! At this booth, we are getting the new Blackened Fish Slider with roasted tomatoes, watercress, and citrus remoulade on brioche, as well as a Florida Strawberry Shortcake Florida Fresh Booth Connections Café & Eatery will also be participating in the Flower & Garden Festival for the first time this year with a new Orange Bird Liege Waffle. Connections Café Over by the Land Pavilion, the Land Cart will also be participating with a new snack, and at Sunshine Seasons we’ll be getting a new Strawberry-mango Slushy. Sunshine Seasons We’ll be at EPCOT on opening day reviewing all that the festival has to offer — so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see all the booths confirmed for the 2023 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! What new item are you most excited to try this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post Everything We Know about the NEW Food Booth Coming to the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When planning your Disney trip, thinking about transportation in advance is critical to ensure that your vacation is as seamless and stress-free as possible. The best sight to see! Your vacation begins NOW! In addition to learning the ins and outs of getting around Disney World during your stay, you need to decide how you will get to your hotel from the airport. Disney World used to have the Magical Express — a bus service that picked you (and your luggage) up at the airport and took you straight to your Disney World Resort — for free! But that service ended in 2021, so if you haven’t been to Disney World since then, know that you’ll need to plan for your own airport transfers. Don’t worry, though! We have a complete guide that lays out all your options here. Lots of options to get to Disney! We already know what you’re thinking: Can’t I just Uber? The answer to that is YES! Just like at any other airport, you can use Uber to get a ride from the Orlando Airport to Disney World. We’re bringing you this post to tell you everything you need to know about Ubering to Disney World from the Orlando airport. ©Uber Uber App If you have not used Uber before, you will need to download the Uber app to your smartphone and create an account. The app is free to download, and creating an account is free, as well. When you create your account, you will be asked to link the app to a form of payment — you can choose to link a credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Paypal, Venmo, or Uber gift cards. You won’t be charged until you book a ride. ©Apple Car Types When scheduling your Uber, there are multiple options for you to choose based on the amount of people in your travel party and the type of service you’d like to receive. These are the car types that you can choose from when traveling from the Orlando airport to Disney: UberX UberX is your most basic Uber option. This is an affordable option for those traveling with four people or less. Typically, these vehicles are smaller sedans that include numerous years, makes, and models of cars. Most common are sedans! UberXL This is the basic Uber option for those traveling with four to six people. Like the UberX, these cars can be any make, year, and model — but with more space. These are typically SUVs, crossovers, and minivans. UberXL example Comfort This is a more deluxe option than a basic Uber. These rides are newer models and typically have more leg room. Newer models with more room! Uber Pet This is just like UberX (any year, make, and model that sits four people) but you can bring your pet along! Black This is Uber’s luxury vehicle service that sits up to four people. These are newer models of luxury vehicles that are driven by professional drivers. Newer models with professional drivers Price and Surge Pricing The price of an Uber depends heavily on demand for Ubers in your area, the duration of your ride, and the amount of traffic on the road to your destination. Uber will implement “surge pricing” during rush hour and times of high-demand, so try to avoid rush hour when selecting an Uber pick-up. Below are the prices of each Uber service as of February 1st, 2023. These services are from the Orlando airport to Disney’s Boardwalk. UberX: $37.92 Uber XL: $52.90 Comfort: $47.21 Uber Pet: $41.64 Black: $79.15 ©Uber These prices can get pretty steep… During rush hour, we have seen the prices of an UberX soar above $60, so it’s crucial to consider popular travel times. (Reiterating that again because these can get EXPENSIVE.) Safety Personal Safety When considering Uber transportation, safety is often a huge concern. We use Uber quite often, so we’ve picked up some tips to ensure safe transportation. When ordering an Uber, the license plate number of the car will be provided. Check to make sure that this number aligns with the number on the license plate of the car. It’s rare, but people have been known to pose as Uber drivers with plans to potentially harm riders. We try to keep things positive here at DFB, but we’d rather you all be safe. It is CRUCIAL to know you are stepping into the correct vehicle. Always check the rating of your Uber driver. This is a great way to get an idea of the quality of service provided, whether or not the driver has made others uncomfortable, and driving skills. Health Safety Regarding COVID-19 Many Uber drivers request that masks be worn inside their vehicle and provide sanitizing wipes for you to wipe down seats and handles after your service is complete. Pros and Cons When deciding whether or not to use an Uber service to deliver you from the Orlando airport to Disney World, it’s easier to look at a list of pros and cons! These are some of our personal pros and cons that we’ve come across while Ubering to Disney World. Pros: Minimal planning Convenient Passengers from only YOUR party CAN be cost efficient Reliable Ability to choose an option that works best for you Cons: Price surging during busier hours Can be crowded in the car Based on demand, Ubers can take a while to arrive So there you have it! That is all you need to know about Ubering to Disney from the Orlando airport! We hope that this information and all our tips and tricks help make your experience more magical. We are constantly updating our site with news and updates regarding Disney Parks and Resorts, Disney restaurants, and even Disney transportation! Make sure to follow along so you don’t miss anything! Click here for more tips on using Uber at 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. Have you used Uber at Disney before? How was your experience? Let us know in the comments! The post Can You Uber To Disney World? How Much Does It Cost? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World's annual passholders won't need park reservations after 2 p.m. as of April 18 with a couple of exceptions. View the full article

Hear ye, hear ye! The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is here and guests and cast members are lacing up their shoes to celebrate the royal women who inspire them. Meet Lisa, a Walt Disney World cast member whose love of Disney Princesses runs deep. “For most of my childhood, there weren’t any princesses who […]View the full article

Clay Conley, arguably one of Palm Beach County’s most-decorated chefs (and a multiple James Beard Award nominee), has quietly created the Buccan Sandwich Shop takeout window into the side of Grato, his elegant Italian eatery in the Flamingo Park neighborhood. View the full article

Could we see the return of a popular Pirates of the Caribbean character? Adventureland In a recent interview, Orlando Bloom gave his thoughts on the role he played within the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and whether that is something he would be open to revisiting in the future. In a recent interview with Parade.com, Orlando Bloom was asked about his work on previous fantasy film franchises and if he would be willing to revisit one of those roles. ©Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for UNICEF USA Bloom was originally talking about the final season of his current work in Carnival Row and what upcoming projects he has been busy working on. He talked about a few projects that he’s recently wrapped up, how he loves being a dad and spending time with his family, and all of the places he had visited recently while working. ©Disney When the interviewer turned the conversation to some of his previous works in fantasy, like Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean, he was asked about the characters he played in each and revisiting one of those roles. The answer he gave could have Pirates of the Caribbean fans all a-gossip! Bloom said, “…and I think Will [Turner from Pirates of the Caribbean]—I mean Will’s so great. I wouldn’t mind seeing what Will looked like today in some ways, because he was such this earnest guy, but after rumbling around the bottom of the ocean for as long as he would have done at this point, it’d be interesting to see how he surfaces and what he’s like.” When we last left off with Will Turner in the Pirates films, he was doomed to serve out the remainder of his father’s sentence ushering souls across the bottom of the ocean and captaining an oceanic cursed crew. It would be interesting to see a fast-forward into further years, how that would affect his family (and his young son), and if that debt could stand a chance at being repaid and in turn break the curse. ©Disney Only time will tell for what we could and hope to expect of any further Pirates of the Caribbean films as not much has been officially announced for future plans on any returning characters. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney news! NEWS: Sequels for ‘Toy Story’ and 2 Other Major Disney Movies Are in the Works 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 like to see Will Turner in another installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise? Leave us your thoughts in the comments. The post Will Orlando Bloom Return to 'Pirates of the Caribbean'? See What He Says! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article