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DeSantis and future governors get immense power to shape a board that plays an important role in Disney’s future. View the full article

The future of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District has nearly been decided. ©WFTV 9 The District’s current structure has given Disney a great amount of control over the land on which it operates for over 50 years. But the District was set to be dissolved in June of 2023 due to a law passed in Florida last year following Disney’s disagreement with Ron DeSantis over Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill. A bill has been introduced that would keep Reedy Creek in place but rename the district and significantly change Disney’s level of control. And now, that bill has taken another step forward. The bill addressing Reedy Creek already passed within the Florida House of Representatives but as of February 10th, it has passed within the Florida Senate as well. It passed with a vote of 26 yeas and 9 nays. The bill will do a number of critical things including: rename the district to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District change the Board of Supervisors selection process — instead of being selected by the landowners (Disney is the majority landowner in the District), the board members will be selected by the Governor and confirmed by the senate strip the District of some powers (like the power it had to potentially create a nuclear power plant) place certain requirements on the district (mainly reporting requirements) and make other changes Reedy Creek Trash Cans The President of Walt Disney World Resort had previously indicated that Disney was watching the progress of the bill carefully. He further noted, “Disney works under a number of different models and jurisdictions around the world, and regardless of the outcome, we remain committed to providing the highest quality experience for the millions of guests who visit each year.” Reedy Creek Fire Department Sign Keep in mind the bill still needs to be signed by the Florida Governor to become law, and that has not happened yet, but it may only be a matter of time. The bill specifies that it would take effect as soon as it becomes law. That means as soon as it is signed by the Governor (assuming it will be), it would become effective. Granted there are certain parts of the bill that allow for a transition period, but it could mean BIG changes for Reedy Creek very soon. A Senate analysis of the Bill notes “The bill provides that the terms of all current members of the district’s board end as of the effective date of the bill, but allows those members to continue to serve until a successor in office is appointed and qualified.” So the Board members could stick around for a bit but likely would be replaced soon. Reedy Creek We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think will happen with Reedy Creek? Tell us in the comments. The post BREAKING: Bill to CHANGE Disney’s Reedy Creek District Takes Another Step Forward first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration is officially over soon, on March 31st. But that 50th Cinderella Castle is SO PRETTY After that, we’ll be saying goodbye to a lot of things, including the Harmonious nighttime show in EPCOT and the Disney Enchantment fireworks in Magic Kingdom. But what makes us really sad is the food we’ll have to say goodbye to — and WE ARE NOT READY. Some of the 50th anniversary treats were SO iconic that we’re secretly hoping they get permanently added to some menus. We’re not sure that they won’t, but for now, we’re preparing ourselves for missing these treats when they’re gone. So here are the 50th anniversary snacks we’ll mourn the most! The Tropical Serenade The Tropical Serenade at Magic Kingdom’s Aloha Isle stole our hearts during the 50th anniversary Celebration. It’s a Pineapple-Orange-Guava Juice, Coconut Soft-serve, and an Upside-down Pineapple Cake Pop, and IT IS JUST SO GOOD. Yes, it’s a Pog Juice Dole Whip, and that is EVERYTHING. Tropical Serenade That POG Juice mixed with Coconut Dole Whip is a combo that we’ll miss FOREVER. It was one of the most refreshing and flavorful things we’d had over the past 18 months. Read our review of the Tropical Serenade Adventureland Colada Over at Skipper Canteen, we fell in love with the Adventureland Colada in Magic Kingdom. It’s a drink made with Dole Whip Pineapple with Coconut Cream and Passion Fruit and garnished with a Pineapple Slice. Again, the DOLE Whip snacks during the 50th anniversary celebration have just been SO GOOD. Adventureland Colada It’s like drinking a non-alcoholic pina colada, which we think would appeal to just about EVERYONE. It’s a MUST for coconut AND Dole Whip fans. Read our review of this wonderful tropical concoction 50th Celebration Cupcake Okay, so this is actually a DFB favorite treat that got a fabulous 50th anniversary makeover, so it might possibly be available in its classic form. The 50th Celebration Cupcake at Karamell-Küche in EPCOT is the Salted Caramel Cupcake made with made of a dark chocolate cake with salted caramel buttercream frosting on top. It’s decorated with celebration sprinkles, a drizzle of caramel, and a milk chocolate “50” icon. 50th Celebration Cupcake with Werther’s Caramel The salted buttercream with the dense cake is always a combo we’ll root for, so we’re rooting that it will just revert to the Salted Caramel Cupcake when the celebration ends. But we did like that addition of the chocolate coin on top — it made it look so fancy! Here’s our review! Lemon Chiffon Cake So Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT turned it UP for the 50th anniversary and delivered two delicious cakes, but the Lemon Chiffon Cake was a standout! It’s a Lemon Chiffon Cake with Blueberry Mousse. Can you say YUM? It was a very light and delicate dessert but still managed to pack some great flavors. Such a pretty cake! This one was a big win for us because we LOVE lemon, and we’re going to be very sad to see it go. Read a review of this cake 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich We were already in love with the ice cream sandwiches from Dino-Bite Snacks in Animal Kingdom, but the location really went all out for its 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich. It’s Vanilla Ice Cream sandwiched between two House-Made Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, dunked in glittery Celebration Sprinkles, and topped with a 50th Anniversary Medallion. 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich There was just something EXTRA special about this ice cream sandwich, especially the way those double chocolate chip cookies melded so well with the vanilla ice cream. The sprinkles were also a lot of fun. We’ll still be able to get ice cream sandwiches at this location, but they won’t quite be the same. Read our full review 50th Celebration Petit Cake Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs is always creating some beautiful petit cakes, but its 50th Celebration Petit Cake blew all other cakes OUT of the water. It’s a Vanilla Chiffon Cake with Celebration Blue Mousse, Blueberry Jam, and Lemon Curd and it is one of the most gorgeous things we’ve ever seen. 50th Anniversary Celebration Petit Cake But this isn’t just a pretty cake — it’s also a tasty one with lots of great fruit flavor and a mousse with the PERFECT texture. It’s a pricey snack, but this is one of those things where you just have to say YOLO. Read our review of this work of art Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie The Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie that’s available at Backlot Express and Fairfax Fare is one of our favorite 50th anniversary treats. It’s described as a “gooey toffee and toasted coconut blondie with salted caramel buttercream and festive gold nuggets.” Fancy, yes? Tasty? Also, yes! Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie This thing is HUGE, so it’s good for sharing (if you want to share). It had a nice balance of sweetness and we loved how the toffee filling complimented the coconut blondie. If we were going to beg Disney World to keep one 50th anniversary treat, this might be it! Read our full review of the Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie These won’t be the only treats going away, though — we’ve got a full list of all the treats that might just disappear forever (although some are already gone!). So if there are some treats you’d like to have again — or you have some you haven’t tried, you don’t have very long to eat them. Now, there IS a chance, some of these will stick around (like the Salted Caramel Cupcake at Karamel Kuche — we expect it to go back to its classic form), but there are no guarantees! WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! DFB Guide and Snacks Bundle Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Here Are 23 Snacks You CANNOT Miss in 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. Which 50th anniversary treat are you sad about saying goodbye to? Let us know in the comments! The post 7 Iconic Treats That Will Disappear When the 50th Anniversary ENDS in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Florida Legislature allowed Gov. Ron DeSantis to take over Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District 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. Fans of Avatar: The Way of Water, get ready! Pandora Disney just released a new collectible item based on a character from the block-busting film. Disney’s Avatar: Way of Water has been a smash hit at the movie box office. Now, you can add another special take on a familiar character to your collection with Disney’s new Funko POP! figure. ©Disney Toruk Makto is the newest name we know Jake Sully by in the latest installment to the Avatar franchise. Jake’s new name comes on the heels of being named the warrior and defender of his wife Neytiri’s native Na’vi. ©Disney We spotted this figure of the new version of Jake on shopDisney’s website for sale. Jake is riding on the back of a Banshee (similar to the ones you can adopt in Pandora on your next Walt Disney World visit) in fiery red and orange tones. The crest of the Banshee’s head and end of its tail are bright blue, and we can see Toruk Makto (Jake) in his warrior makeup and headdress. The entire Funko is fully sculpted vinyl. ©Disney The backside of his collector’s box shows that he’s 117 in the series and shows a few other Avatar Funko characters available to pick up as well. Jake Sully as Toruk Makto is part of the Pop! Rides Vinyl Collection by Funko. We think these will go quickly so head over to shopDisney to grab yours now! The Toruk Makto figure is priced at $30. Click here to buy Toruk Makto on shopDisney! Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to see an exciting Avatar update! 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 adding this new Funko to your collection? Tell us your thoughts on it below! The post Get Disney's NEW 'Avatar' Collectible Online Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you always dreamed of having a magical Disney wedding? ©Disney While it would entail many dollar signs, we can’t help but daydream! Disney just shared all the new things coming to Disney Fairytale Weddings in 2023, including new gowns, new wedding venues, and a new coach! Couples will now be able to use an all-new Cinderella-inspired coach at Disneyland for their special day. ©Disney While coaches have been available at Disney World and Disneyland Paris, the coach is brand new to Disneyland in California. The coach will feature gold and platinum details, including a pumpkin canopy and intricate vines, just like the one in Cinderella! This would make any bride feel like a real-life princess. © Disney We can’t wait to see this carriage at Disneyland and we know it is going to help make so many weddings EXTRA magical. If you’re interested in planning a Disney Fairytale Wedding, click the link below for more info! Plus, we’re always on the lookout for more Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. Click here for more on Disney Fairytale Weddings! 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 get married at Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post This Might Convince You To Plan a Disney Wedding! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Dining Plan is still not back in Disney World, but something else has become available that might be Disney’s answer to the Dining Plan (for now). Classic DOLE Whip In 2023, Disney is offering something called a Dining Promo Card. It’s something we’ve seen offered in the past for only select guests, but now it’s back in a new way. We’ve shared a TON of details about how the Dining Promo Card works, where to eat to make the most of it, and more. But now we’ve got an important update! We already knew that there would be an end date for eligibility for the Dining Promo Card. Disney previously announced that the Dining Promo Card offer would be available for guests who have a qualifying visit between June 25th and September 14th, 2023. But they had NOT said whether there was a specific date by which you needed to book your qualifying trip to get the Dining Promo Card…until now. In a message sent to travel agents, Disney noted that the Dining Promo Card offer is only bookable through March 27th, 2023. That’s just over a month away, so you’ll want to get booking FAST. Full spread Confused about the dates? Okay, let’s clear that up again. The Dining Promo Card is available for those who book a qualifying visit between June 25th and September 14th, 2023. But you’ll have to BOOK that visit by March 27th, 2023 if you want to get the Promo Card. Now, just what is a Dining Promo Card? Allow us to explain. Dining Promo Card 101 The Dining Promo Card is essentially a gift card that you can use at select Disney World restaurants. The card is only included with certain hotel reservations, however (more on that in a second). If you book a qualifying Disney hotel reservation by March 27th, 2023, you’ll receive the promo card in your email once you check into your reservation. The card’s value depends on your vacation arrival date, how long you’re staying at the hotel, and which hotel you choose. The full spread Disney has generally promoted that the offer is good for up to a $750 Dining Promo Card. Here are the values based on travel dates and resorts: At value resorts — $35 per night if your arrival date is between June 25th and June 30th or July 11th and the 31st, and $50 per night if your arrival date is between July 1st and the 10th or August 1st and September 14th At moderate resorts — $75 per night if your arrival date falls between June 25th and June 30th or July 11th and the 31st, and $100 per night if your arrival date falls between July 1st and the 10th or August 1st and September 14th At deluxe resorts — $125 per night if your arrival date falls between June 25th and June 30th or July 11th and the 31st, and $150 per night if your arrival date falls between July 1st and the 10th or August 1st and September 14th BUT a reader tipped us off to the fact that you can actually get MORE money on the promo card. Click here to learn how you could get over $1,000 with this dining offer! Keep in mind that this only works for certain qualifying trips. To qualify, you’ll have to book a minimum 4-night stay at a Disney World hotel with at least 4 days of park tickets. You get one gift card per ROOM, not per person. Again, Disney has announced that the new Dining Promo Card offer will be available for guests who are visiting between June 25th and September 14th, 2023, but you’ll need to book that qualifying trip by March 27th, 2023. Entrees at Trattoria al Forno To learn more about the Dining Promo Card and how to best use it, check out our posts below: How Disney’s NEW Dining Promo Card Clues Us in to the Future of the Dining Plan When You Should Say NO to Disney World’s New Dining Package 24 Restaurants To Visit To Make the MOST of Your Disney World Dining Promo Card What Is a Dining Promo Card and How Do You Use It in Disney World? We Have the Answers Is This Disney World’s Answer to the Dining Plan in 2023? Dining Promo Card Details Stay tuned for more news! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? 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Are you interested in booking a trip that qualifies for the Dining Promo Card? Tell us in the comments. The post Important UPDATE About the Dining Promo Card at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fans of Orlando theme parks, here’s your chance to grab a great deal! Sea World Who doesn’t love a great deal — especially when it comes to theme parks! In January, SeaWorld Orlando offered free beer to guests 21 years and older. Now, Seaworld Orlando has a new offer to entice guests to visit. According to News 6, Seaworld has announced that guests who purchase an annual pass to SeaWorld Orlando will receive an annual pass to Aquatica Orlando as well. Shark Encounter at SeaWorld Aquatica Orlando is Seaworld’s water park, which offers tons of water slides and pools. Holding an annual pass grants you unlimited access to both parks for 12 months. ©SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld offers lots of events for Annual Passholders to participate in, including the Craft Beer Festival, Sesame Street Land, and the Christmas Celebration. If you want to take advantage of this discount, you’ll need to act fast — the deal only lasts until February 20th! Click Here to Read More about SeaWorld Orlando! Follow DFB for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to SeaWorld Orlando or Aquatica Orlando? Let us know in the comments! The post Buy One Annual Pass, Get One FREE at an Orlando Theme Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With the launch of the 2023 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings bridal collection, the release of the magical fashion show which takes place at Disneyland Resort during the Disney 100 celebration, the announcement of a bridesmaid collection coming in Fall of 2023, and the unveiling of a design of the newest coach coming to Disneyland Resort in Fall 2023 – there’s lots to cover. View the full article

If you’re heading to Disney World, there are a lot of things that might put a damper on your vacation. Hollywood Studios We’ve been unexpectedly sick in the parks before, been caught in terrible weather, and missed our fair share of dining reservations and Lightning Lane windows. But on top of all that, we often see unexpected ride closures — and today there were quite a few! When we checked the My Disney Experience app this morning, several rides were marked as temporarily unavailable across the four parks. One of the most prominent problems was over at Hollywood Studios, where both Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster had downtime. Tower of Terror At the time of publishing, Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster have both reopened, but we’ll continue to keep an eye out. These two rides have had a somewhat rough go of things lately. Luckily, Tower of Terror has multiple elevator shafts, so they can close one as needed, but if there’s a problem at the coaster, the entire ride has to close down. It seems that this problem tends to be a bit more prevalent in the morning, when the rides are first getting up and running for the day, so be aware of that during your visit. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster entrance And that fact may partially be the reason that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is set to close for a big refurbishment soon. The ride will close on February 20th and reopen sometime in the summer — that’s a few months of closure! Hopefully, the ride will get the repairs and refresh that it needs during that time. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster We’ll be watching the My Disney Experience app throughout the day to see which other rides have closures, and we’ll update you with any important information. Many of the rides that were down earlier this morning have since reopened, and you can see the full list in the wait times section of the app (where you can also sort by park). Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World and all the news you need to know! Click Here to Get All the Details on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s Extended Closure! 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. Did these ride closures affect your day in the parks? Tell us in the comments! The post WATCH OUT for This Unexpected Problem in the Mornings at 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 all have that one souvenir that we dream of taking home with us from Disney vacations, but sometimes it just doesn’t pan out that way for one reason or another. Starbucks in Disney World! With so many great designs to choose from, it’s sure to be a tough decision to decide on just one. These mugs, cups, and tumblers make the perfect souvenir to remember your trip and will bring a smile to your face every time you use them. If you’ve had a hard time finding just the right Starbucks Disney cup for your collection, or have been waiting for the right price, now is going to be your chance! shopDisney is having a sale that includes many Starbucks cups that are in stock — all for 25% off with the promo code DISNEYPAL. First up we have the latest to join the Disney100 collection. This Mickey Mouse Disney100 Starbucks Tumbler with Straw features the signature platinum color that is dripping all over Disneyland while they celebrate the 100 Years of Wonder in Disney animation. The raised geometric platinum design gives it a unique and elegant look, and the Disneyland logo with Mickey Mouse is a classic and timeless reminder of the special occasion. Whether you keep it for yourself or give it to someone special, this cup is sure to be cherished for years to come. The Starbucks Logo This cups is regularly priced at $49.99, on sale for $37.50! Click here to shop the Mickey Mouse Disney100 Platinum Tumbler! The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Travel Tumbler is the next one that caught our attention. This stainless steel tumbler is decorated on the outside with the golden Walt Disney World 50th anniversary logo and Starbucks logo on the opposite side against a matte black finish. ©Disney This design is part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Luxe Logo Collection and a shopDisney exclusive. This cup is priced at $34.99, on sale for $26.24. Click here to shop the WDW 50th Anniversary Travel Tumbler! The Magic Kingdom Porcelain Starbucks Tumbler looked like a really fun design. Although we’ve seen similar shaped mugs like this one featured from Starbucks before, it’s print we found nostalgic and whimsical. ©Disney This tumbler is built to hold hot beverages and features a contrast snug fitting press-on silicone sipper lid developed exclusively for the Disney Parks. The featured screen art has a cute drawing of Mickey Mouse surrounded by popular park attractions and treats. We found this cup priced at $27.99, and it’s currently on sale for $20.99. Click here to shop the Magic Kingdom porcelain Starbucks tumbler! Disneyland’s Piglet Pink Starbucks Tumbler with Straw has been a hit since it released in the Disney parks a few weeks ago! This commemorative tumbler and straw combo features an allover iridescent polka dot pattern and classic Mickey Mouse silhouette with Starbucks logo on the opposite side of the cup. So cute! This cup is part of the Piglet Pink Collection and has a screw on lid to lock in cold beverages securely. We found this cup priced at $29.99, and it’s on sale for $22.49. Click here to shop the Disneyland Piglet Pink Starbucks tumbler! If you prefer a more traditional mug, this Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Logo Starbucks Mug is also included in the sale. Black and gold mug This is the second mug featured in the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Luxe Logo Collection. The base of the mug has a golden ribbed trim while the top is finished in a gloss black. Interestingly, this cup actually features a bas relief Siren logo on reverse side opposite the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary logo. We spotted this mug priced at $24.99, which means it is just $18,74 with the discount. Click here to buy the WDW 50th Anniversary Starbucks mug! There are several more Starbucks cups on sale right now at shopDisney. Check out the complete selection at the link below, and don’t forget to use code DISNEYPAL to get the sale price! Click here to shop ALL the Disney Starbucks cups online And hurry! This sale ends on Monday, February 13th! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a Starbuck cup collector? Let us know in the comments! The post EVERY Starbucks Disney Cup You Can Get on Sale Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Have you been sleeping on what may be Disney World’s most beautiful hotel? Disney’s Wilderness Lodge We’re talking about Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s deluxe resort which takes its theming from the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. More importantly, though, there is some AMAZING food here, and we’re going to tell you ALL about it! Territory Lounge If you’re looking for a quiet and cozy lounge where you can grab a drink and DELICIOUS small bites, Territory Lounge is where you’ll want to go. The theme here is rustic, and you might get so comfortable here you may never want to leave. This is why Territory Lounge is one of our favorite bars in Disney World. Territory Lounge The cocktails here are TOP notch, and this is where you can get a S’mores Old Fashion, which is made with Elijah Craig 12yr Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Toasted Marshmallow, and Chocolate Bitters. This is such a fun twist to the classic Old Fashioned, and we love it. S’mores Old Fashioned The food here, though, is unique AND tasty. We’re especially fond of the Bone and Brie, which is Roasted Bone Marrow with Honey-baked Brie and Marion Berry-Onion Jam. It might sound adventurous, but believe us, that bone marrow is smooth and buttery and is great with the brie and jam. Bone and Brie Territory Lounge also has an excellent Artisanal Cheese and Charcuterie Board, which has a variety of cheese, meats, and handcrafted breads. You know us, we’re never going to turn down good charcuterie. Read a recent review! Geyser Point Bar & Grill Geyser Point Bar & Grill is unique in that it offers a table service restaurant, AS WELL as quick service walk-up counter. So you can choose to dine in a rustic open-air restaurant with gorgeous water views or you can just grab your food to go and take it to one of the MANY scenic locations throughout the resort. Geyser Point Bar & Grill Whatever you decide, you will NOT be disappointed with the food. There’s one thing here over EVERYTHING else that almost our entire team recommends and it’s the Bison Bacon Cheeseburger. It comes topped with bacon, sweet crispy onion straws, marionberry sauce, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli and is served with a side of crispy lightly-battered waffle fries. It’s flavorful, hearty, and always something we’ll order here. Bison Burger and Waffle Fries Other stand-outs here on the menu include the Handcrafted Cheese and Charcuterie and the Crispy Salmon Croquettes. Check out a review of Geyser Point Roaring Fork Roaring Fork is a counter service location with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating in a quiet and rustic setting. Seriously, this is probably one of the most chill counter service spots in Disney World, but a lot of that has to do with its location at Wilderness Lodge — this resort is SO relaxed. Roaring Fork For breakfast, this is where you’ll go for your Mickey Waffles, as well as pastries, breakfast platters, and more. For lunch and dinner, you can enjoy some comfort food like BBQ, Meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. However, it’s the desserts and fun seasonal snacks that often have us traveling here! Bear Mousse Cake So if you’re looking for comfort food and great desserts, be sure to stop by Roaring Fork! Read a review of breakfast here! Whispering Canyon Cafe Don’t let Whispering Canyon Cafe’s name fool you, it is ANYTHING but quiet. In fact, here’s where you want to dine for some outright FUN, thanks to the antics of servers who will do what it takes to make you laugh. This is one of the MOST fun places to have a meal in Disney World, and should be a must on anyone’s list, at least once! Whatever you do, don’t ask for ketchup (actually do, IT’S TOTALLY WORTH IT.) Whispering Canyon Cafe But this isn’t just a fun place to eat — the food here is solid, too, and there’s plenty of it, especially if you order up a skillet. Breakfast skillets include Mickey waffles and delicious meats, potatoes, and other hearty fare. We’re especially fond of The Heritage, which comes with DIVINE House-made Buttermilk-Cheddar Biscuits. There’s also an a la carte menu. These BISCUITS You can also grab some delicious skillets for lunch and dinner, but we like ordering from the a la carte menu to get the ‘Burnt Ends’ Nachos, which are topped with Topped with Beef Brisket, Barbecued Pulled Pork, Cheese Sauce, and Fresh Salsa. Y’all, those nachos are GOOD. “Burnt Ends” Nachos There are plenty of other dishes available here, too including plant-based options and things that can satisfy children and picky eaters. Read a Whispering Canyon Cafe review Artist Point Can you combine fine dining with a character dining experience? Artist Points says yes! At one point this restaurant was a signature restaurant, but now it’s Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White. So you’ll still be dining on delicious foods, but you’ll also get to meet Snow White, the Dwarves, and the Evil Queen while you’re doing it. The Evil Queen This is a prix fixe meal that gives you a choice of entree and shared appetizers and desserts for the table. The Wild Mushroom Bisque is always an excellent choice for a starter and is one of our favorite Disney World soups. The Royal Prime Rib Roast is also a big hit with our team — it’s served with Horseradish-Mashed Potato, Carrots, and Jus. Royal Prime Rib Roast There’s also a selection of four Snow White-themed desserts — we really like the Miner’s Treasures and the Hunter’s Gift to the Queen — both are actually an assortment of treats. Hey, we love variety! Read a review of our Storybook Dining experience! Even if you’re not staying at Wilderness Lodge, we recommend taking a day off from the parks to explore the resort and enjoy some of its amazing food — you won’t regret it! 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. 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! 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If you’re looking for all things Marvel, Disney California Adventure (DCA) is the place for you! Groot at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus Avengers Campus has thrill rides, restaurants, and character meet-and-greets, all themed to your favorite Marvel heroes. Disney just shared with us that a NEW of hero would be coming to the park, and we are so excited! Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur — a new Marvel series — is coming soon to Disney Channel and Disney+. If you’re a fan of the series, mark your calendar for February 15th: that’s when Moon Girl is coming to Hollywood Land at California Adventure! Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur was originally a Marvel comic series that ran from 2015 to 2019 and follows the adventures of Lunella Lafayette, a 13-year-old “super genius” and her 10-ton pet T-Rex, whom she calls “Devil Dinosaur.” The series the pair follows as they save New York City’s Lower East Side from danger. ©Disney Disney announced that Moon Girl will have a “special one-day-only entertainment celebration” on February 15th, which will include a cavalcade along Hollywood Boulevard and a stage show on the Hollywood Backlot Stage. That celebration only lasts one day, but the Moon Girl meet-and-greet will “stay around for a little while.” We’re so excited that this comic series will be brought to life as an animated cartoon series. It airs Friday, February 10th, 2023, on Disney Channel, but if you want to watch on Disney+, you’ll have to wait until February 15th. Speaking of Disney+, click the link below if you want to know some of our favorites when it comes to streaming! Click here to see more about Disney+ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about Moon Girl coming to Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Character Meet-and-Greet Is Coming to Disneyland SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There has been some MASSIVE Disney news released lately and you might have missed some of it! Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times On February 8th, 2023, Disney held its earnings call and released its earnings report for the first quarter of the 2023 fiscal year. You might be wondering, “why should I care about Disney’s financial standing or what they have to say about their revenues?” But you might be surprised! Along with key financial news, Disney also revealed some big updates that could impact movie fans, parkgoers, and more. So sit back, grab a soda (or your drink of choice), and let’s unpack all of this huge Disney news together. Note that we’ll be giving you just a quick summary under each major topic. For more about that topic, be sure to click the links provided to read our FULL articles. A Historical Disney+ Moment…But Not in a Great Way First, in terms of Disney+, we’ve been keeping a close eye on those subscriber numbers. As of October 1st, 2022, Disney+ had a total of 164.2 million subscribers. As of December 31st, 2022, however, that number actually DROPPED to 161.8 million. ©Disney Now, that’s not a huge drop in the grand scheme of things, but it is a drop, which is interesting to see considering Disney+ has typically reported subscriber INCREASES. It’s especially interesting because since the October numbers were released, Disney+ introduced its ad-supported and ad-free tiers. It looks like Disney+ subscriptions within the domestic market only went up slightly, but the decrease appears to have taken place on Disney+ Hotstar. Click here to see our full post about this change Streaming Losses and Overall Financial Results Aside from Disney+ numbers, how is streaming doing in terms of profitability? Well, Iger has reiterated their goal to make Disney+ profitable by the end of fiscal year 2024, but right now direct-to-consumer is still reporting big losses. While it did report revenues for this past quarter, direct-to-consumer also reported a $1.053 billion operating loss. ©Disney The average monthly revenue per paid subscriber also DROPPED on Disney+ domestic but increased at Disney+ Hotstar. ©Disney In terms of the company as a whole, Disney noted that revenues for the quarter grew 8%, and their diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the quarter increased. Iger called this a “solid first quarter,” and said that following this they are “embarking on a significant transformation, one that will maximize the potential of our world-class creative teams and our unparalleled brands and franchises.” ©Disney Iger noted that the work they’re doing to “reshape our company around creativity, while reducing expenses, will lead to sustained growth and profitability for our streaming business, better position us to weather future disruption and global economic challenges, and deliver value for our shareholders.” To see more about the overall financial results, click here Iger’s #1 Priority? We Know It There are a LOT of things happening at the Walt Disney Company. Between the parks side, restructuring the Company (more on that later), and streaming, you might wonder what is at the top of Iger’s list of priorities? Well, now we know. ©Reuters | Disney CEO Bob Iger During the earnings call, Iger emphasized how important streaming is to him and to Disney. He said, “our priority is the enduring growth and profitability of our streaming business.” And at one point he noted that his “No. 1 priority” is improving “the economics of our streaming business.” So basically expect streaming to continue to be a BIG deal at Disney. Iger noted that Disney is “focused on the success of our streaming business and the return it generates for our shareholders long into the future.” And he made it clear that Disney is NOT stepping away from streaming at all. ©Disney He further emphasized, “Our current forecasts indicate Disney+ will hit profitability by the end of fiscal 2024, and achieving that remains our goal. Since my return, I have drilled down into every facet of the streaming business to determine how to achieve both profitability and growth.” So expect some more streaming updates in the future and a continued focus on that moving forward. Click here to read our full post about Iger sharing his #1 priority You’re Spending MORE at the Disney Parks Ever feel like you’re spending MORE in the parks these days? Well, you’d be right. The Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products division reported some BIG revenues this past quarter. In fact, Disney reported the revenue for Parks & Experiences in Q1 2023 was $8.7 billion, an increase of 21%. The company also reported that segment operating income (the difference between net revenue and operating expenses) increased 25% to $3.1 billion. ©Disney Disney shared that the income growth was due to “higher volumes and increased guest spending, partially offset by cost inflation, higher operations support costs and increased costs for new guest offerings.” In terms of increased guest spending, you can thank Genie+ and Lightning Lane for that! So you are likely spending more in the parks and contributing to just how well the parks are doing financially. Click here to see more about the results in the Parks division Disney Is “Reducing” Their Workforce Disney has seen some big losses financially mainly on the streaming side and they’re taking steps to address that. During the earnings call, Iger shared that they were putting things in place that would target a $5.5 BILLION cost savings across the entire company. To help achieve these savings, Iger said they would be “reducing [their] workforce by approximately 7,000 jobs.” Not much else was really shared about this cut, except it is our understanding that this could include job positions that are open for hiring and have not been filled yet. TRON Cast Member in NEW Costume Iger said that while these adjustments are “necessary to address the challenges we’re facing today,” he does not “make this decision lightly.” Iger said, “I have enormous respect and appreciation for the talent and dedication of our employees worldwide, and I’m mindful of the personal impact of these changes.” Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, has since commented on these layoffs. He said that the workforce reductions would impact EVERY segment of the company (including his division) but that the Company does not expect it to impact the hourly frontline roles in operations. Disney Cast Members We’ll continue to keep an eye out for updates about these workforce changes. Click here to see more about this announcement A NEW Avatar Experience?! Moving on from more of the financial news, during the earnings call, Iger also announced some BIG parks news. Specifically, he shared that a NEW Avatar experience will be coming to Disneyland. Pandora Iger didn’t share much about this other than to say that “Avatar represents yet another core franchise for the company. And as you’ve seen time and time again, we have a unique way of leveraging creative success across multiple businesses and territories and over long periods of time.” Iger noted that more details about this experience will be shared soon. Avatar in Disneyland? Click here for our original post about this story! 3 BIG Movie Sequels Ever wished you could see another sequel to Toy Story or Frozen? Think Zootopia deserves a sequel of its own? Well, you’re in luck! During the earnings call, Iger revealed that they have “sequels in the works” for some of the Company’s “most popular franchises: Toy Story, Frozen, and Zootopia.” Arendelle: A ‘Frozen’ Dining Adventure is rotational dining on the Wish. Again, Iger didn’t share many details about these developments but he did note that Disney would “have more to share about this production soon,” and shared that this “is a great example of how we’re leaning into our unrivaled brands and franchises.” Click here to see what some of the STARS of these movies have had to say about these sequels! And see everything we know about Frozen 3 here! Managing Capacity Back to the theme parks, throughout the earnings call we eagerly awaited to see if Iger would say anything about changes to the Park Pass system, but alas it was not so. Though Iger didn’t say that anything would be altered with the Park Pass system during the call, he did make some very interesting comments about managing theme park capacity. Iger noted that they are managing capacity “very, very carefully,” especially in light of some changes that have increased the number of days on which you can obtain cheaper tickets at Disneyland. Crowds in February According to Iger, some of the changes they’re making at Disney (which seemed to be a reference to the increased amount of cheaper Disneyland tickets), have enabled Disney to “shift [the] mix…from annual pass holders to people who may come just once in a lifetime or once.” Iger said that standard ticket guests (not annual passholders), “tend to be good customers of ours because of their per-cap spending when they’re there.” And he said that the changes are helping Disney “manage capacity without…doing too much damage to the bottom line.” So it seems that once again, as Bob Chapek said before, Disney is working to strike a balance between Passholders and “regular” guests, and the Park Pass system could be helping them do just that. Crowds But it’s not just about restricting capacity or the ability for certain guests to visit the parks. Iger also said that they’re looking at where they can invest in the parks to “increase capacity while — by preserving guest satisfaction.” Iger also mentioned how they reduced capacity during the holiday season to improve the guest experience while still maintaining profitability. He shared that they’d “continue to look at opportunities like that, which is essentially to simply get more creative in terms of managing the capacity that we have.” Disneyland crowds In other words, it doesn’t necessarily sound like things that help manage capacity (like the Park Pass system) will be going away anytime soon (though one Disney executive has indicated that there could be changes made to the system in the future). We’ll continue to keep an eye out for updates there. See our full post about Iger’s comments on managing capacity here Massive Restructuring In huge Disney news, Iger also announced a massive restructuring and reorganization at the Company. This is something Iger had been tasked with upon returning as CEO and it seems like steps are being taken to achieve that goal. Effective immediately, Disney is now divided into 3 core business segments: Disney Entertainment — this is co-chaired by Alan Bergman and Dana Walden and it will “include the company’s full portfolio of entertainment, media, and content businesses globally, including streaming” ESPN — this is chaired by Jimmy Pitaro and will focus on “ESPN Networks, ESPN+, and our international sports channels” Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products — this is chaired by Josh D’Amaro and will continue to handle theme parks, resort destinations, cruise line, and consumer products, games, and publishing ©Disney In many ways, this has undone the structure that was put in place while Chapek was CEO with the creation of DMED — Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution. In an interview following the earnings call, Iger shared that while Chapek certainly had reasons for creating the DMED structure (and those may have been valid reasons), Iger felt that the structure was a mistake because it created a divide between creatives and the distribution of their works. Turning Red This structure, according to Iger, “will result in a more cost-effective, coordinated, and streamlined approach to our operations.” He later shared, “I love the fact that we are relinking the creative side of our business with the distribution and the monetization side of our business.” As a result of these changes, we’ve already seen one executive’s departure from the Company announced. We’ll continue to look for more updates as Disney transitions to this structure. Click here to read more about how a change from Iger seeks to fix a Chapek “mistake” Theme Park Pricing And finally, we have a note about theme park pricing. Disney’s theme parks can be incredibly expensive, but Iger has a particular view about just how Disney has been handling their pricing lately. During the call, Iger said, “It’s clear that some of our pricing initiatives were alienating to consumers.” Iger shared, “I’ve always believed…that accessibility is a core value of the Disney brand.” But he shared that Disney was “not perceived to be as accessible or as affordable to many segments as we probably should have been. So, after basically paying heed to what we were hearing, we started to address it.” Hollywood Studios Iger said that Disney has taken some steps to address the issue and used Disneyland as an example where they have increased the number of days on which Disneyland’s cheapest ticket price is available. He noted that one thing they’re working to do is provide “more flexibility for the consumer in terms of how much it cost them to go.” Hollywood Studios While that might be good news, it’s important to remember that since Iger’s time as CEO we have also seen price increases put in place in Disney World and Genie+ hit some big numbers, though those are things that could have been planned during Chapek’s time and simply could not be stopped. On the flip side, we’ve seen a free perk (overnight self-parking) return to Disney World’s hotels and a change announced for select Annual Passholder Park Passes. We’ll be interested to see what other changes the future brings. See Iger’s comments about theme park pricing here And that’s a wrap-up of the biggest news! What surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments below. And stay tuned for more updates. 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It’s the season of love, everyone! Valentine Cone While we may be less than 10 days into February, Disney has already released TONS of Valentine’s Day snacks to celebrate the upcoming holiday. We’ve been on a mission to try all the snacks around Disney World, but since there are so many, here’s a cheat sheet to show you ALL the Valentine’s Day treats we’ve reviewed this year! Click the links below each snack to read our full review of the item! Disney World Resort Hotels Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort This delicious classic milkshake is a strawberry milkshake with strawberry purée, red sprinkles, and a Minnie Mouse vanilla cupcake. If you love strawberries and enjoy keeping things simple, this is the treat for you! Strawberry Minnie Milkshake You can grab it for $15 and keep the souvenir mug too! See what we thought of this classic milkshake here! Good’s Food To Go at Old Key West Next, we have a cupcake that TOTALLY caught us off guard — the Love Letter Cupcake was quite good with loads of buttercream, but it was NOT what it was advertised as. Love Letter Cupcake You can grab this Instagrammable cupcake for $6.49 and make all your friends jealous. Check out exactly HOW this treat threw us off! Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort If you love almonds and cheesecake, you need to grab the Almond Cheesecake Heart! This treat has a very strong almond flavor but a great mix of textures thanks to the chocolate shell. Almond Cheesecake Heart This treat will cost you $6.49 and we HIGHLY suggest taking pictures of it next to bright flowers before eating it — it just looks so pretty! See what lies inside this adorable treat! Contemporary Grounds at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Looking for a classic donut that’s celebrating the season? We grabbed the Valentine’s Day Donut that was MASSIVE! Valentine’s Day Donut While this donut is just a classic vanilla donut, it gave us a great dose of nostalgia, and it’s only $5.99. See why you should grab this giant donut for the holiday! World Premiere Food Court — All Star Movies Let’s give up for the Be My Valentine Sweet Treat Bag which gives you MULTIPLE sugar cookies with house-made vanilla and raspberry marshmallows! Be My Valentine Sweet Treat Bag If you’re looking for a classic treat to bring you more nostalgia, you’ve gotta grab these for only $6.99. Are these cookies really worth your money? We found out! BoardWalk Deli at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn One of our favorites we’ve tried so far this year as been the Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie! This is strawberry cheesecake with chocolate cream and crisp pink pearls on a fudgy brownie. Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie While we love the $5.29 price tag, that’s not the only reason you’ll want to grab this snack! See WHY we’re saying you CANNOT miss this dessert! Disney Springs Swirls on the Water Looking for some Dole Whip? Grab the Valentine Red Velvet Cone to get a great mix of strawberry and chocolate, but beware there’s something strange about this treat. Valentine’s Day Cone This cone can be yours for $6.49, but you’ve gotta read our review to see why you need to be prepared for this cold treat! See why this cone nearly made our teeth stick together! You can also find the following delicious treats around Disney Springs! Red Velvet Cannoli at Vivoli il Gelato Valentine’s Day Churros and XOXO Churro at Sunshine Churros Red Velvet Cannoli! And those are all the Valentine’s Day treats we’ve tried so far in Disney World! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB because we’ll add all our latest reviews right to this post. See more exclusive treats you can get around Disney World right now too! 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! Which of these treats is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Photos AND Reviews: ALL the 2023 Valentine's Day Treats 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. If you don’t want to spend some money, it’s time to hide your wallets! Dooney & Bourke bags! We just spotted new a new Disney collection at Target and there’s a new Disney board game coming out later this year. If you’ve been in the market for a new Dooney & Bourke bag, you’re in luck — three new bags are online! Now you can grab the three Dooney & Burke bags in the Critters collection on shopDisney now. The smallest bag is the Disney Critters Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag for $248. ©Disney This bag has an interior and exterior zip pocket as well as multiple interior pockets. Grab the Disney Critters Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag here! The medium-sized bag in this collection is the Disney Critters Dooney & Bourke Satchel Bag for $298. ©Disney This bag doesn’t have any exterior pockets, but multiple interior pockets to hold everything you need. Buy the Disney Critters Dooney & Bourke Satchel Bag here! Or you can grab the largest bag, the Disney Critters Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag for $328. ©Disney This tote has both interior and exterior pockets! Grab the Disney Critters Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag here! All the bags feature Chip ‘n Dale, Meeko and Percy (Pocahontas), Hei Hei (Moana), Little Brother (Mulan), Yzma (The Emperor’s New Groove), Pascal (Tangled), Flower and Thumper (Bambi), Pluto, Gus, Jaq and Lucifer (Cinderella), Marie (The Aristocats), Figaro (Pinocchio), Tod (The Fox and the Hound), and more. Sometimes Dooney & Bourke bags can go fast, so be sure to grab them ASAP if you want one! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Check out the Vans sale you can’t miss in 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. Which bag is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's New Collection Is PERFECT for Animal Lovers first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Bob Iger announced a massive Disney restructuring recently and it’s already having a big impact on the Company. ©Disney The changes, which took place effective immediately, are meant to restore a greater amount of control to Disney’s creative leaders and essentially undo the structure put in place under Bob Chapek. There will be 3 key segments at Disney under this new structure: (1) Disney Entertainment, (2) ESPN, and (3) Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. But just how is this change impacting Disney’s leadership team? We just got an update. According to The Hollywood Reporter, as a result of the changes being made with Disney’s restructuring, Rebecca Campbell, a senior Disney executive, will be leaving the Walt Disney Company. A memo was sent by Alan Bergman, Dana Walden, and Jimmy Pitaro detailing this change. In it, they note, “As a result of the changes, Rebecca Campbell, Chairman, International Content and Operations, has decided to leave the company. An esteemed leader and longtime industry veteran, Campbell will stay on through June to help with the transition.” ©Disney Iger also sent a memo regarding this change. In it, he said that after 25 years of “tremendous service,” Campbell “has decided to leave The Walt Disney Company.” Iger shared that Campbell has been a “truly valuable and trusted leader throughout her time here.” He also noted that he was “grateful for her innumerable contributions to this company,” and that he had been the one to ask Campbell to stay through June to help with the transition. Rebecca Campbell was the chairman of international content and operations. But due to the reorganization changes, Bergman and Walden (at the new Disney Entertainment division) will gain oversight over all international content and operations. Brooks Barnes, a reporter for the New York Times, shared that Campbell was “squeezed out” since “her international content turf” will be downsized and absorbed by other executives. ©The Walt Disney Company Here’s a look at Disney’s new divisions: Disney Entertainment (co-chairs: Alan Bergman and Dana Walden) — they will oversee the streaming business, oversee international content and operations, and handle the “company’s full portfolio of entertainment media and content businesses globally” ESPN (chair: James Pitaro) — this division will handle all ESPN networks and ESPN+ Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products (chair: Josh D’Amaro) — this division will continue to oversee things related to parks, consumer products, and experiences like Disney Cruise Line, among others Disney notes that “The leaders of each content group will have full operational control and financial responsibility for creative development, marketing, sales, and distribution, and will be accountable for driving business efficiencies.” Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA We will continue to keep an eye out for just how these changes may impact other executives at Disney and other parts of the Company. Stay tuned for more news. Click here to see why Iger’s “fight for the future of Disney” is over Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about these changes? Tell us in the comments. The post Executive Leadership CHANGE Announced Following Disney’s Restructuring News first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love keeping you updated on everything Disney related! Disney Springs Disney World likes to stay busy with tons of new merchandise in the parks, potential new theme park projects, and the upcoming Tron opening. While we wait for some of those bigger items to happen, we’re heading to Disney Springs to give you updates on everything that’s new! Disney Springs had quite a tasty week so let’s get into it! Disney Springs Food Updates Gideon’s Bakehouse Our favorite bakehouse is back with its February specials! This month you can find the Eternal Flame Cookie has returned as well as the matching cake and coffee. Yummy! This cookie and cake feature Gideon’s special house-made Ancho, Cayenne, and Cinnamon Spice Mix. The cookie is also infused with an essence of cherry and topped with Chocolate Covered Cherries! You can grab the cookie this month for $6.29. Read our full review of the February specialty treats here! Swirls on the Water If you’re looking for something for the upcoming holiday, Swirls on the Water also has you covered! This strawberry and chocolate swirl soft serve came topped with red and white sprinkles as well as a chocolate-covered Mickey-shaped cookie. Valentine’s Day Cone While we had some mixed feelings about this treat, we couldn’t deny it was beautiful! You can grab one for $6.49. Check out the full sweet treat review here! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Continuing with the sweet treats, Everglazed brought back its Mint Chocolate Chip Donut for February! Yum! This returning donut is a chocolate glazed donut topped with crumbled Girl Scount Thin Mint Cookies, chocolate buttercream, mini chocolate chips, and mint icing! This donut is only here for the month so don’t hesitate if you want to grab one! Check out our latest Everglazed review here! Amorette’s Patisserie If donuts and ice cream aren’t your things, maybe cakes are! This week we found this Soul Petit Cake… How cool! …and this Peter Pan Petit Cake both for $29.99. Very cute! The Soul Cake is to celebrate Black History Month and the Peter Pan Cake is to celebrate the film’s 70th anniversary. Read more about both of these cakes here! Sunshine Churros For our churro lovers, we also found something we think you’ll love! (Literally!) This month, Sunshine Churros is offering the XOXO Churro. Tastes like love? These churros are rolled in powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate and raspberry sauce for $7.95. Read our latest Sunshine Churros review here! B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. If sweets aren’t your thing, B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. has you covered! This Chicken Jambalaya Dog was another specialty treat for Black History Month. Delicious! This hot dog is available for $11.99 and we won’t lie, this one caught our attention! It was sharable and we really enjoyed it. Read our full review here! Daily Poutine Looking for a different savory option? Head over to Daily Poutine for their Jamaican Jerk Chicken Frites! Nice! These frites were really flavorful and had a bit of a kick to them. They are available for the month of February for $10.49. Check out our full review here! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney World of Disney never fails to deliver when it comes to new merchandise! First, we found this Mickey Mouse 2023 Graduation Cap for $29.99. Ready for graduation? Next for our Minnie Mouse fans, we found this Minnie Mouse Backpack for $39.99. How cute! If you don’t need a backpack, we also found this matching Minnie Mouse Wristlet for $24.99. We need this! Finally, if you’re getting ready for a summer swim coming up in a few months, we found this Toy Story Towel for $29.99. For the toy story fans! Or this Moana Towel also for $29.99. For the Moana fans! While we’re feeling the heat rise, we aren’t sure we’re ready for that Florida Summer heat just yet! Check Out Some MAJOR Changes To A Magic Kingdom Store Here Disney Springs Construction Updates Marketplace Co-Op Disney Springs is undergoing quite a bit of change! This week we noticed a section of the Marketplace Co-Op was blocked off! Wonder what it could be! The Marketplace is known for switching things up lately so we’ll be excited to see what pops up here! Summer House on the Lake At the other end of Springs, we check out the progress on Summer House on the Lake! It’s coming along! For those unfamiliar, coming in 2023, Summer House on the Lake will be Disney Springs’ newest table service restaurant. This location will serve different kinds of wood-grilled meals, kinds of pasta, pizzas, and more! We didn’t notice any major changes this week but you can bet we’ll keep you updated when we do! Check out more about construction around Disney World here! Overall, Disney Springs has quite the week for anyone looking for a new bite to grab or a sweet treat to try! Don’t forget to keep following DFB for all of your Disney news and updates. Check out the latest news over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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 would you want to try first? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disney Springs: TONS of New Snacks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At one point, Frozen was ranked as the 5th highest grossing movie of all time. While its current ranking of 19 is just enough to keep it in the top 20, Frozen II, its sequel, currently rests even higher at number 13. Anna and Elsa in Festival of Fantasy With such a successful franchise it was only a matter of time before Disney brought us back to Arendelle! Yesterday Disney announced a few sequels and follow-ups in the works, including another Frozen film. While that was all they shared at this point, there are a few other tidbits of information we know about the upcoming film! Olaf!!! As far as returning cast members, fans will be happy to know that it appears Olaf will be gracing our screens again! It seems that Josh Gad just couldn’t wait, tweeting out yesterday evening about how excited he is for the next movie. Speaking of unknowns, neither Kristen Bell or Idina Menzel have confirmed their return yet. The next film isn’t even listed on IMDB at all! Both actors have shared in the past that they would love to reprise these roles, so we’re still holding out hope. The Cold Doesn’t Bother Them Anyway Another big question is what will the storyline be? Last we left them, Anna took her place as Queen of Arendelle and Elsa took on the role of protector of the Enchanted Forest. While many questions were answered during the course of the film, there are still many others the next movie could explore. At the moment, the plot of Frozen III remains a mystery. ©Disney The biggest question yet to be revealed is when the new movie will premiere. Six years went by between the release of the original Frozen and its sequel, and with the upcoming workforce reduction it could mean even more time before the next movie is released. Honestly, as long as it doesn’t take over sixty years (the first time the story for Frozen was pitched was way back in the 1940s!), we’ll be happy. Stay tuned to our site for more updates on Disney movies and news! This Is the BEST Disney Sequel of ALL TIME, According to Our Readers! 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 are you hoping to see from this new Frozen film? Comment below! The post What We Know About Disney's NEW 'Frozen' Sequel So Far first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen plenty of internal changes impacting Disney workers recently. Walt and Mickey Not only is Disney moving forward with the Lake Nona project that will transplant thousands of employees from California to Florida, but the company is also undergoing a massive restructuring as Bob Iger refocuses the company’s priorities. Before his sudden departure, Bob Chapek announced that Disney would be instituting a hiring freeze following major financial losses, particularly within the streaming domain. This was then confirmed by Iger after he replaced Chapek in late November. Bob Chapek and Bob Iger © CNBC Iger is planning to combat this by focusing on Disney+ in the near future. However, that’s not all the company will be doing to improve their financial situation. Yesterday during the Q1 earnings call Iger announced the Walt Disney Company will be reducing its workforce by 7,000 jobs and job cuts would begin soon. ©Reuters | Disney CEO Bob Iger Now, we’ve heard from another Disney executive regarding these cuts. Josh D’Amaro, Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, stated in an email to Cast Members that the workforce reductions won’t be relegated to one sector. Every segment of the company, including Parks, Experiences, and Products, will be subject to the layoffs. However, he explained that Disney anticipates those working hourly frontline roles in operations won’t be impacted. Our thoughts go out to those Cast Members who will be affected by these job cuts. As Disney continues their restructuring and the company experiences more changes, stay tuned to our site for the latest. Click the link below for a FULL report on Disney’s quarter one earnings report. Learn more about the announcements from the first-quarter 2023 Earnings Report. 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 news were you most shocked to hear from the earnings call yesterday? Comment below! The post How Job Cuts Will Impact Disney (And Who Won't Be Affected) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney does not expect the layoffs to affect workers in hourly frontline roles at the theme parks, a top executive said. View the full article

We’ve got a huge update on the situation with Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (“RCID”). ©Spectrum News 13 By way of a very quick background, the RCID was created over 50 years ago and essentially functions as its own county government in Orlando, Florida. For years, it has given Disney (the majority landowner in the District) a huge amount of power over the land on which it operates, allowing Disney to select the Board of Supervisors that make critical decisions over the District’s land. Following Disney’s criticism of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill, a bill was passed that will dissolve the RCID in June of 2023 (in what many saw as an act of retaliation). But it seems things with the RCID could soon change in a critical way. In early 2023, a bill was introduced in the Florida legislature that would NOT dissolve the RCID in June, but instead would rename the District and make key changes to the way it operates. Instead of having a Board selected by Disney (the landowner), the bill would establish a Board for the District that is appointed by the Florida Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The bill also strips the District of certain powers, while still enabling it to do key things like issue bonds. Some legislators expressed concerns about the bill and suggested amendments that would ensure more independence between the District and the Governor, or that would otherwise give local Orlando elected officials a position on the Board. Those amendments were not approved, and the bill made its way to the floor of the Florida House of Representatives this afternoon (February 9th). Reedy Creek Trash Cans Here’s where that update comes in — the bill has officially PASSED the Florida House of Representatives. It was passed by a vote of 82 to 31. ©House of Representatives It appears a message has since been sent to the Senate on the bill. As ClickOrlando points out, the Senate will discuss the bill on Friday and they are expected to approve it. The President of Disney World had previously indicated that Disney was monitoring the legislation and that regardless of the outcome, they “remain committed to providing the highest quality experience for the millions of guests who visit each year.” Reedy Creek Fire Department ©Reedy Creek We will continue to look for updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see what the president of Disney World has said about the Reedy Creek District drama Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about the Reedy Creek situation? Tell us in the comments. The post The Future of Disney’s Reedy Creek District Is Beginning to Take Shape first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article