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Some guests feel like staying at a Disney resort is the better choice when on vacation at Disney World. It is true there is a lot that you receive when staying on-property that you can’t get anywhere else. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort But we found that besides the price difference, there aren’t a lot of cons that people discuss when comparing Disney resorts to other, non-Disney hotels in Orlando. It’s important to consider EVERY aspect, especially when your hard-earned cash is on the line! Even the least-expensive Disney World hotels, called Value Resorts, can cost as much as $400 per night. Before you commit, make sure you do your research so you know what you’re getting into. Just because something has a high price tag doesn’t mean that it’s going to be without its flaws. Sure, many of the issues we are going over are relatively small, but they could be a deal breaker for you! And by knowing what is coming ahead of time you can better prepare, or even find a solution. Keep reading for Disney hotel problems you may not know about! No More H2O Products (We’ll Always Remember You!) If you’re a long-time Disney resort guest, you may remember the unique line of toiletries from the hotels. This brand, known as H2O, was beloved by Disney guests. The scent of these products instantly reminded them of their last trip (because of course we use them at home after throwing them ALL in our bags). H2O toiletries Unfortunately, last year H2O announced they were closing up shop, and therefore the familiar blue products in your resort bathroom were no more. While you can still get complimentary toiletries in your room, it just isn’t the same! Disney fans promptly snatched up all the H2O products for sale online, too — there’s nary a product left on Amazon at this point. If that isn’t a testament to how popular they were, we don’t know what is! Lack of Late Night Dining Something that Disney resorts offer you would be hard-pressed to find at other hotels are a variety of dining options. Many hotel chains have their own bar and maybe a restaurant, but at Disney resorts you can often find several different food service locations across a variety of styles, including quick service spots with takeaway to table service restaurants for a nice sit down meal. Capt Cook’s Full Spread at the Polynesian Resort You might be spoiled for choice, but only until the sun goes down! Most of the food service locations at Disney resorts are only open until around 11:00PM at the latest. Most of us probably don’t eat that late on the regular, but when you’re on vacation sometimes your eating schedule changes. On those days when you stay in the parks until closing you might be hankering for something to eat once you get back to your hotel — and that might be past closing time for all of your dining options. Chef Mickey’s You could always order delivery, but wouldn’t it be nicer to just run downstairs and grab something quick instead of having to wait 40 minutes or more for your Doordash or Uber Eats? If you know you’ll be needing something to munch on at the end of the day, make sure to stock up on snacks, either in the parks or from a nearby grocery store. We like to use Instacart to get a delivery of any groceries we need at the start of our trip so we can spend the time we would have been shopping by the pool! Limited TV Options This may seem like a minor gripe, especially for those who spend most of their trip in the parks and basically use their hotel rooms to sleep in. But for those who do prefer to spend their evenings in their hotel rooms this can be an unforeseen inconvenience. The TVs in Disney resorts have pretty limited choices when it comes to watch options, and the most frustrating part is that many of these TVs don’t allow for casting! Swan Reserve Room Casting allows you to share a video from one of your personal devices onto the TV screen so you can watch from your favorite streaming services without having to stare at a tiny tablet or laptop screen. This is probably more important for parents with younger kids. They tend to have earlier bedtimes and parents may want the option of winding down in the evening with their favorite movie or show, and these may not be available on the TVs in your hotel room. Most Of The Resorts Are MASSIVE Despite the size of the individual rooms (which some people find to be much smaller than your standard hotel room), most of the Disney resorts are huge. Some, like the Polynesian Resort, have a separate lobby that is detached from the buildings that house the actual rooms. Others are so huge they have their own internal bus transportation, like the Caribbean Beach Resort. Caribbean Beach Resort When you’ve just spent 10+ hours pounding the pavement in the parks you just want to get back to your bed as soon as possible. The last thing you want to be doing is waiting for a bus to get from the park to your resort, only to have to wait even longer while the next bus makes its rounds across the resort! Worse yet, you could be at a resort without a bus system and just have to hoof it to your room. And if it’s raining? Hopefully you have your poncho! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort This can be a big shock to those who have never stayed in a Disney resort before who are expecting a traditional hotel! If all the walking is going to be a problem for you, we suggest requesting a room as close to the lobby as possible. It isn’t guaranteed, but there’s no harm in asking kindly! This can be especially helpful for guests with mobility issues. Housekeeping May Still Be Limited UPDATE: Disney announced on February 6th that, by the end of February, “full housekeeping room cleanings will once again be available at all of our Resort hotel rooms.” This will include replenishing amenities, changing and restocking linens, vacuuming, cleaning the bathrooms, making the beds — the WORKS. Learn more here. The Disney parks closed in 2020 during the initial outbreak of the pandemic. During their phased reopening, housekeeping was brought back, but with a modified schedule. Each room is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between guests, but instead of a daily clean resort guests received a “light cleaning service” every other day (or every 4th and 8th day for Disney Vacation Club members). Guests also have the option to decline this service. Modified housekeeping This modified cleaning service included the removal of trash, the cleaning of vanities and other surfaces, replenishment of towels and other amenities, and a vacuum if needed. Recently, daily housekeeping returned to some of the Disney resorts! Deluxe Resorts are now receiving daily visits from housekeeping, although we are unsure if the level of cleaning is the same as prior to the pandemic. Amenities If you are planning on staying at a Deluxe Resort you can expect a daily housekeeping service. But for other guests, you will still be receiving the modified service! All of the Moderate and Value Resorts are operating on an every-other-day schedule. If you ever need anything or have questions, you can call your resort’s Guest Services. For example, if you end up with a bunch of crushed crackers on the floor, you can request a vacuum sooner than you would receive it. Likewise, if you run out of towels or toiletries you can ask for more (and now, if your room has the new Hey, Disney device, you can even make those requests from it!). Grand Floridian Resort Does this mean that Disney resorts are terrible and you should never stay at one? Of course not! Just be sure to do your research so you know what to expect and can pick the best place for you and your family. Stay tuned to our site for more information you can use on your next trip to the parks! Check out the links below for more information on Disney Resorts: A Definitive Ranking of EVERY Disney World Hotel! What to Do If You Can’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted The BEST Hurricane-Ready Hotels in Disney World! The BEST 31 Disney World Snacks You’ll ONLY Find at the HOTELS! Check Out The Best Disney World Hotels for 2023 Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels 9 Ways Your Disney World Hotel Stay Will Be Different in 2023 Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? The 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One is Talking About See Why You Might BAIL on Your Disney World Hotel A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Are Disney World Hotel Perks Worth the Hefty Price Tag? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! If you could change one thing about Disney resorts (besides the price!) what would it be? Comment you choices below! The post 5 Disney World Hotel Problems No One Is Talking About first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We often stress the importance of being flexible on your Disney World trip — and for good reason. Disney Springs No two days are alike, and since things are changing all the time — it’s important to stay up to date on the latest information. That’s where we come in, and we’ve got a word of warning if you plan on heading to Disney Springs today! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew is closing EARLY today at Disney Springs! They shared a post on Instagram that mentioned there was a private event scheduled that requires them to close up shop prior to their normal closing time. Wednesday’s hours are 9AM to 3PM, and then the hours will return to normal (9AM to 10PM) on Thursday. If you’re heading to Disney Springs today, keep these updates in mind so they don’t catch you by surprise. Changes like these are why we always recommend checking the My Disney Experience app or Disney World website on the date of your visit so you have the latest information. Don’t stress if your plans change, there’s something exciting happening in Disney World all the time. Just be flexible and learn to go with the flow, and you can still have a great time! We love Disney Springs! We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney World updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 23 Tips That Make Your Disney World Trip Easier 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! Are you heading to Disney Springs soon? Let us know in the comments! The post A WARNING If You're Heading to Disney Springs Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The color yellow reminds us of so many wonderful things: Belle’s dress, Main Street umbrellas, Mickey and Minnie’s shoes, and sunshine on a day in the parks! Castle Decor We’ve found tons of sunshine-y new merchandise in the parks lately, including a NEW pair of Minnie ears, and we think you’ll love them as much as we do. We found these yellow quilted ears from the Emporium in Disneyland for $34.99! Perfect for spring! These ears are the perfect shade of sunshine yellow and feature quilted ears and a big yellow bow. We definitely think these ears are Minnie-approved. The shiny material and bright yellow color almost remind us of a DOLE Whip — could these ears be inspired by the iconic treat? (Maybe that’s just our personal bias talking, but we think it’s a possibility.) Love these details! If you won’t be in the parks anytime soon, you actually can buy them online from shopDisney for the same price that we saw in the parks! Click here to buy the yellow quilted ears Here at DFB, we’re pros at finding you the best merchandise! Make sure to follow along for more Disney news and updates, including new ears that will be sure to make your trip extra magical. Click here to see more ears we’ve seen recently! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these ears? Let us know in the comments! The post Were Disney's NEW Minnie Ears Inspired by DOLE Whip? 🤔 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Who’s ready to check in on one of Disney World’s BIGGEST projects?! Spaceship Earth We don’t know about you, but we’re definitely ready to walk through the middle of EPCOT again! The park has been covered in construction walls for the past few years while it undergoes a major transformation, but now we’re seeing some big progress with the projects. Let’s take a look at Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana! If you take a ride into EPCOT on the Monorail, you’ll get a birds-eye view of the park, and that includes a peek behind the construction walls! We typically like to snap a few pics of what’s going on to share with all of you. Here we go! First up, we have to mention the progress at CommuniCore Hall. This large building is going to be home to festival spaces as well as character meet-and-greet locations once completed. The structure is coming along nicely and you get a real feel for how large the space will be. It’s making baby steps toward completion! Now, we move next door to Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana! This walk-through attraction will allow guests to interact with water in new ways that we haven’t seen before in the parks. And we’re definitely recognizing the Moana theming among the ongoing construction. (Do you see Te Fiti’s back in the background?) Now on to Moana! There are now several awnings installed over parts of the attraction, and we’ve seen a LOT more greenery arrive in the past few weeks. The planters around the edges of the attraction are pretty well-established now as well. We’re spotting some differences! One of the main changes is the pouring of concrete for the walkway through the attraction. We’d seen part of it poured a few months ago, but now it looks like they’re continuing work on that part of the project again. In the places where concrete has not been poured, you can see that the dirt has been leveled to prepare for that next step. More concrete has been poured! Generally, we now have a much better feel for the flow of the attraction! The rock structures seem to be all in place and with the new trees filling out the in-between space, things are really coming together. We expect that they’ll be done with the basics in a few months and then they can move on to the testing phases. We’re excited about this one. As the monorail completes its loop, you can also see a bit of how Imagineers plan to conceal the attraction from the eyes of those walking through the park. A main concrete walkway to World Nature has been poured out, and there are trees getting planted along the edge. Disney loves to hide things behind a man-made forest! The edge of the attraction. We’re excited to see what EPCOT looks like when all these projects are completed and we can once again walk through the middle of the park. It’s going to be SO much easier to navigate! And of course, we’ll be ready to check out the new attractions and offerings for ourselves. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, along with the rest of the EPCOT transformation. We’ll make sure to let you know as soon as we get official opening dates for everything! Click Here to Get an INSIDE Look at the Moana Attraction! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What part of the EPCOT transformation are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post How Will Disney World HIDE EPCOT’s ‘Moana’ Attraction? We Know the Answer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Punxsutawney Phil predicted we’re in for a few more weeks of winter, which is bad news for those of us who are longing for sunnier skies. A new treat! Despite the gloomy outlook, we can still pretend it’s summer by taking part in our favorite warm-weather activities like snacking on sweet treats, and this new item in Disneyland might be just the thing to cheer us up. The Tropical Hideaway can be found tucked away between Jungle Cruise and the Enchanted Tiki Room. After your adventures at those attractions, you can hit up this quick service location for a variety of international dishes. It’s also your go-to spot for that classic Disney park treat: DOLE Whip! The Tropical Hideaway The Tropical Hideaway offers both classic DOLE Whip items as well as some more unique takes, like the new Strawberry Dole Whip Sundae. Strawberry DOLE Whip is blended with fresh diced strawberries and topped with pieces of shortcake and strawberry drizzle in a treat that certainly makes us forget all about that winter weather. Strawberry Dole Whip Sundae Menu The actual sundae didn’t look too different from the picture, although some of the shortcake pieces sunk into the DOLE Whip quickly. If you don’t like soggy cake, you’ll want to eat that part first! There was a generous amount of strawberries inside too. Strawberry DOLE Whip Sundae The strawberry DOLE Whip had a very fresh flavor and didn’t taste artificial at all, so it didn’t compete with the fresh strawberries mixed in. The drizzle added even more sugar to this already sweet snack. A sweet treat! The vanilla flavor of the shortcake was the perfect compliment to the strawberries. This is a fun, frozen take on a classic strawberry shortcake. Another way to enjoy the flavors of a strawberry shortcake We weren’t the only ones who thought so; we had to wait in a pretty long line to get ours! This treat seems to be popular! After trying it out, we aren’t surprised that this snack is so popular. We think most people would like it, but if strawberry shortcake is one of your favorite desserts definitely get this sundae! We thought this was an excellent afternoon pick-me-up, especially if you’re hankering for something sweet! You can grab one for yourself for $7.29 at the Tropical Hideaway and enjoy your own little moment of deliciousness. Stay tuned to DFB for more reviews of the newest Disney treats. First time in Disneyland? Check out the top places we recommend you try! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Comment below which DOLE Whip flavor is your favorite! The post REVIEW: There's a Reason There Was a Huge Line For This Disney Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney is one of the most closely scrutinized companies in the world. There is constant analysis and commentary on the company’s finances, strategic decisions, leadership, and the content it produces. ©Fox 11 Los Angeles | Protestors outside Disney headquarters in April 2022 The Walt Disney Company is run by a Board of Directors elected by shareholders. These board members often have many years of executive experience, and they have full-time jobs with huge compensation packages. So, why would anyone who already has a great job want to sign up to be under the kind of scrutiny that these board members are under? Board members will probably tell you they love Disney — just like we do. They also may enjoy the challenges that come with the job, and the recognition they get for running one of the world’s most loved (and, arguably, most hated) companies. But another reason might be the chance to make more money. You may think of a board of directors as something that people volunteer for. That’s often the case with the boards that many of us have experience with close to our homes — like the boards for local nonprofit organizations, or boards that run local governmental entities, like a school board. Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times But corporate boards are an entirely different animal. They come with compensation packages that include a salary and stock options. And, since shareholders want top talent running the companies they have invested in, those compensation packages could seem, well, rather large for a part-time job. A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week reveals the salaries of Disney’s Board of Directors, so let’s take a look. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters First, we’ll say this: These numbers look BIG to many of us, but they do compare to what corporate board members at other large companies make. A 2021 survey showed that the median compensation for a director at the 100 biggest companies in the U.S. was $310,000. And these folks are highly qualified to be in these positions — they have experience as CEOs of huge companies like Nike and Coca-Cola. OK, here we go. The base compensation for The Walt Disney Company’s Board of Directors is $125,000 per year. In addition to that cash salary, directors got stock awards of at least $236,657 last year. And some directors received “other compensation.” Susan Arnold ©Disney The highest paid member of Disney’s board was Susan E. Arnold, who earned a total of $571,981. Arnold is currently the chairwoman of the board of directors, but will be replaced in that position and rotate off the board this spring, because she has served the maximum amount of time someone can on Disney’s board — 15 years. Here’s a full look at board compensation for 2022: As you can see, every member of Disney’s board earned in excess of $350,000 in 2022. An activist investor named Nelson Peltz is currently campaigning for a seat on the board. This is an unusual situation because, while shareholders vote for the board of directors, the board usually puts up its own slate of directors, and they are generally voted in without any opposition. Disney’s annual shareholder meeting has been set for April 3, and we will learn more about whether Peltz’s campaign was successful at that time. In the meantime, here is some more information about what’s happening with Disney’s board and what’s at stake: Who Is Nelson Peltz and Why Do People Care What He Says About Disney? Can Activist Investors Derail Bob Iger’s Board at Disney? The Big Disney Parks Changes that Activist Investors Are Pushing Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Walt Disney Company news. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about the compensation for Disney’s Board of Directors? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Board Member Salaries Revealed -- And They're Well Over 6 Figures👀 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Going to Disney World has only become more expensive over the years, and chances are that won’t be changing anytime soon. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Between park tickets, food, and accommodations — the costs can add up quickly. The last thing guests need are hidden fees tacked onto an already inflated price. But, in some cases, that’s exactly what “resort fees” are — and President Biden wants to stop it. It’s no secret that your hotel stay will probably be a large — if not the biggest — expense on your Disney World vacation, but new legislation proposed by President Joe Biden seeks to change that (at least a little bit!). During his State of the Union address on February 7th, President Biden commented on the Junk Fee Prevention Act. The new bill aims to reduce or eliminate unnecessary “junk” fees and hidden surcharges from things like bank overdraft fees, credit card late fees, airline fees, and more. ©AP “I know how unfair it feels when a company overcharges you and gets away with it. Not anymore. We’ve written a bill to stop it all. It’s called the Junk Fee Prevention Act,” Biden declared. Aloha from Polynesian Village How could this apply to a trip to Disney World? By tackling those pesky additional fees that are often added onto the rack rate for a hotel stay! The president went on to say, “We’re going to ban surprise resort fees that hotels charge on your bill. Those fees can cost you up to $90 a night at hotels that aren’t even resorts.” Yacht Club Not only that, but the new bill could also make airline baggage and seat selection fees a thing of the past. Biden shared, “…we’ll prohibit airlines from charging $50 round trip for a family just to be able to sit together.” According to Biden, he knows that junk fees “make it harder for you to…afford that family trip” and the Junk Fee Prevention Act seeks to change that. Disney’s Riviera Resort As of now, this is only proposed legislation, but if it passes it could drastically change the game for travelers across the United States. Whether or not it passes and will have a big impact on your next Disney trip remains to be seen, but we’ll be on the lookout for updates. Go with the flow! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB as we prepare to listen to The Walt Disney Company’s Q1 earnings call on February 8th. As Bob Iger’s first earnings call since his return as Disney CEO, experts are anticipating him to share his plan for restructuring the company, and more specifically, the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution division. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images We’re also hoping to learn more about the company’s most recent financial reports and any big projects or other successes at Disney. Keep up with DFB for the latest updates! See the Proposed Legislation That Could SAVE You From Airline Nightmares Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What do you think of this news? Let us know in the comments! The post President Biden Comments on “Junk” Hotel Fees, and His Plan Could Impact Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Every Disney cast member has their own unique career journey. For Dianne, it began at Magic Kingdom Park, just a few years after opening before she transferred to The Disney Inn (now Shades of Green). As fate would have it, her future husband, Don, began working in the same area around the time she moved […]View the full article

Calling all D23 Gold Members, we have some good news for you! ©D23 We have seen so much Disney100 merchandise already, and the company’s 100th anniversary celebration has just started. But this piece of Disney100 merch has a story behind it that is just as cute as the piece itself! To appreciate this new item, let’s go back to 1934. Walt Disney and Joshua Lionel Cowen partnered to create a new train toy featuring Mickey Mouse. To their surprise, it was a HUGE success, selling 250,000 pieces, which helped Lionel’s company during the Great Depression. Walt and Mickey Now, Lionel Trains are reproducing that toy for D23 Gold Members! The toy is being offered in a “D23-exclusive platinum finish.” D23 Gold Members can pre-order this historic piece online, and the item will arrive in the fall. ©D23 How adorable is this piece of Mickey and Minnie on the handcar? ©D23 D23 Gold Members can pre-order this by logging into their member account. If you aren’t a D23 Gold Member yet but are in love with this piece, you can still become a member to get one by heading to the D23 website! Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney merchandise. Click here to check out a 100th anniversary LEGO set! Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! PHOTOS: Sparkly NEW 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Inside Look at NEW 100th Anniversary Disneyland Fireworks Show Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What has been your favorite piece of merchandise from the Disney100 collection? Let us know in the comments below! The post Do YOU Qualify To Get Disney's New Collectible? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ready for your mouth to water? Hello, Black Tap! Burger lovers, check out this new burger at Downtown Disney in Anaheim — it’s just in time to give you heart eyes for Valentine’s Day! Black Tap at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney is known for its burgers and wild desserts. They have given us some great burgers in the past, like the Holiday Burger or The Old Fashion Burger. Thanksgiving Burger For the month of February, they are serving up a burger lovers’ dream! Check out their Chili Queso Burger which is a prime rib burger with white American cheese, chili con carne, blanco poblano queso, and cilantro. ©Black Tap Look at that all that cheese! The Chili Queso Burger will be available at Black Tap until February 28th. It is currently $22 and served with fries. We think this burger might be our new Valentine for the month of February. What’s not to love with all that chili and cheese? Now that you’re hungry, you can head to Downtown Disney to try this! Follow DFB for all Disneyland Food News. Click here to learn more about Black Tap in Disneyland. 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 try the Chili Queso Burger? Let us know in the comments below! The post There's a New QUESO Burger in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Frozen fans, we’ve got BIG news from Hong Kong Disneyland! World of Frozen Hong Kong ©Disney At the 2022 D23 Expo, we found out what exciting new lands would be coming to Disney’s parks, and one of those included a new Frozen land coming to Hong Kong Disneyland. Now the park is giving us a sneak peek at the land in their new video! This new land is set to debut in Hong Kong Disneyland in the latter half of 2023. Not only is this the world’s first Frozen-themed land, but it’s also the largest expansion this park has ever had. ©Walt Disney Imagineering via Instagram (@waltdisneyimagineering) The land will feature two rides — Frozen Ever After and the family coaster Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs — as well as merchandise outlets and a quick-service restaurant. ©Walt Disney Imagineering via Instagram (@waltdisneyimagineering) At the recent Hong Kong Disneyland FanFest event, the park revealed its Elsa Audio-Animatronics figure globally for the first time. If the animatronic looks familiar to you, it might be because it’s similar to the one in Disney World’s Frozen Ever After ride (although the new version seems to have had a few upgrades). However, the park has also shared a new drone video that shows construction progress on the site. It reveals that the construction of the Arendelle village, including the clock tower, Elsa’s Ice Palace, and Arendelle Castle, is almost complete! We’re so excited to watch this land come to life, so stay tuned to DFB to keep up on all of Disney’s latest construction projects! Get a look at Hong Kong Disneyland’s fireworks show 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. Would you plan to visit Hong Kong Disneyland to experience this new land? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: NEW Look at Disney's 'Frozen'-themed Land first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s be honest — sometimes it’s really hard to keep track of everything going on in Disney World, but that’s what we’re here for! Bonjour Village Gifts Sometimes major rides close unexpectedly, or travel can get harder all of the sudden, which are two of the things we found happening recently in Magic Kingdom. But now there’s something else you need to know — two merchandise spots are changing in a big way. Bonjour Village Gifts in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland has sold Art of Disney merchandise for quite a long time, including figurines, paintings, prints, and more. Art of Disney merchandise However, after speaking with Cast Members today, we’ve been given the news that this store will now mainly sell Disney “ily” dolls as well as youth and adult clothing to match them! Disney ily 4ever Dolls We’ve already started to see the dolls displayed, and some of the clothing is out as well. Clothing to match the dolls! So where will all the Art of Disney merchandise go? According to the Cast Member we spoke to, Box Office Gifts on Main Street, U.S.A., will now house all of the park’s Art of Disney merchandise. So if you’re looking for some Disney-inspired art, you’ll want to head here instead of Bonjour Village Gifts. Art of Disney merchandise in Box Office Gifts If you’re headed into Magic Kingdom soon, be sure you check out the changes happening to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and make sure you’re staying tuned to DFB to see all the latest Disney World construction updates! See every single Disney World ride closure planned for 2023 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. What do you think about this store change? Tell us in the comments! The post Major CHANGE Comes to Magic Kingdom Stores first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are some great travel times coming up at Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond! The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is coming soon, the 50th anniversary celebration is still going strong for a bit longer, and springtime is coming soon! This means today is the perfect time to plan your next trip — and we have details on some great DEALS and DISCOUNTS! Cinderella Castle Today our friends at Small World Vacations have compiled all of the current Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney discounts for DFB readers. The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your vacation with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Current Walt Disney World Deals and Discounts Disney Dining Card Offer If you book a minimum 5-night stay at a Disney World Resort with at least 4-days of tickets, you could be eligible to get a Dining Promo Card. The offer, which is now available, only applies to trips booked for arrival dates between July 1st, 2023, and September 14th, 2023. Chefs de France 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 falls from June 25th-June 30th or July 11th-31st, and $50 per night if your arrival date falls from July 1st-10th or August 1st-September 14th At moderate resorts — $75 per night if your arrival date falls from June 25th-June 30th or July 11th-31st, and $100 per night if your arrival date falls from July 1st-10th or August 1st-September 14th At deluxe resorts — $125 per night if your arrival date falls from June 25th-June 30th or July 11th-31st, and $150 per night if your arrival date falls from July 1st-10th or August 1st-September 14th. Click here for more details on this offer. Early 2023 Offer A new Disney World offer has been announced that could help you save on trips in early 2023. Toy Story Land The discount applies for the following dates: Most Sunday through Thursday nights January 2nd, 2023 through February 28th, 2023 Most nights March 1st, 2023 through March 30th, 2023 Click here for more details on this offer! Spring and Summer Discounts You can save up to 25% on stays from April 10th-July 10th and up to 20% on stays throughout March! Pop Century Resort You’ll want to check out the savings at the select hotels for this offer! Click here to check out this spring and summer offer! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Offer You can save up to $700 on a 2-night stay at select Disney World hotels when combined with select Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser If you book a voyage on the Galactic Starcruiser from February 5th through September 30th, 2023, you can save money on select Disney World hotels. This offer is valid for stays immediately before or after your voyage on the Starcruiser. Click here to read more about this offer. Disney Visa Offer If you have a Disney Visa Card, you can save up to 25% on Disney hotel stays in early 2023! This offer is valid for select Disney World Resort hotels for stays on certain nights through April 30th, 2023. Disney VISA This offer is for most Sunday through Thursday nights through February 28th, 2023, and most nights from March 1st, 2023, through April 30th, 2023. Click here for more deals on this Disney Visa offer! Florida Resident Offer A new hotel deal has been announced for Florida residents in early 2023. POP Century! On most Sunday through Thursday nights to February 28th, 2023, and most nights from March 1st to April 30th, 2023, Florida Residents can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney World Resort hotels. Click here to see the details on this offer! Annual Passholder Offer Passholders can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney World Resort hotels in early 2023. Click here for more details on this new Annual Passholder deal! Art of Animation And, check out this other Annual Passholder offer! Passholders can save up to 30% on select Disney World hotel rooms during the window of May 1st-July 10th. Click here to see more about this offer! 2023 Military Offers Members of the U.S. military can take advantage of great rates on rooms most nights from January 1st through December 15, 2023. Tree of Life Here’s a look at the 5-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket With the Park Hopper Option: $369 plus tax With the Park Hopper Plus Option: $399 plus tax And here’s the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket With the Park Hopper Option: $349 plus tax With the Park Hopper Plus Option: $379 plus tax Click Here for More Details on the 2023 Military Offers. Disneyland Offers Check out the latest deals for your next Disneyland vacation! Disneyland Hotel Disney Visa Cardholder Offer Heads up, Disney Visa Card members! If you’re looking to visit Disneyland in early 2023, there’s a new hotel deal you might want to know about. Grand Californian Lobby On most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 9th to March 9th, 2023, card members can save up to 30% off select Premium room stays! Click here to check out the details on this discount! Disneyland Military Offers U.S. Military members can also save on hotels over at Disneyland Resort! The deal is available on certain nights between January 9th, 2023 and December 15th, 2023 and you can book the deal from now until December 11th, 2023. Click here to read more about this offer! Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney Discounts Our friends at Small World Vacations can also help you plan your next Disney Cruise Line sailing, a trip to Aulani, or even an Adventures by Disney vacation! Check out these deals. Disney Cruise Line You can save up to 35% on select Disney Cruise Line sailings through February 2023. Click here to check out the latest Disney Cruise Line deals Disney Dream Disney+ Subscriber Offer There is also a NEW cruise deal for Disney+ subscribers! with this deal, third and fourth guests sail free with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom on select voyages! Click here for more details on the Disney+ subscriber deal! Happy cruising! Disney’s Aulani Resort There is a Disney Visa Cardholder deal with savings of up to 35% for most nights through March 30, 2023. Aulani Views Another Disney Visa offer is available for April 14 – June 4, 2023. Click here for more details on this fall discount at Aulani Adventures by Disney Guests who book select Adventures by Disney trips by March 25th, 2023 can save up to $350 per person on trips from February 9th through April 27th, 2023. Adventures by Disney Additionally, if you book an Adventures by Disney 2024 river cruise by April 18th, 2023 you can save up to $750 per person. This is good on sailing from May 23rd t0 December 28th, 2024. 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They say January is the slowest month of the year, but it doesn’t feel that way when it comes to Disney news! Walt and Mickey The first month of 2023 zipped by thanks to tons of news, including the closure of an attraction as well as the start of Disney’s 100th Anniversary celebrations. February is here and has already brought its fair share of updates! The Disney100 celebration is now in full swing, bringing new merchandise and treats along with it. Plus with the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run on the way and construction underway over at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Magic Kingdom is busy. That’s why we’re here to keep you up to date! Keep reading to check out what’s been happening in Magic Kingdom recently. Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Confectionery Valentine’s Day is in full bloom! If you want to buy sweets for your sweetheart, the Main Street Confectionery is the place to go. They have a variety of Valentine’s Day-themed snacks, like these Candied Mickey Apples covered in red and pink candies for $12.99 each. Candied apples We also spotted some tasty Mickey-shaped cereal treats for $6.49 each … Tons of toppings … as well as these chocolate-covered marshmallows for $5.49 each. A portable snack! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates TRON Lightcycle / Run We are counting down the days until the opening of this new ride! Here’s a view from the PeopleMover of the current state of the ride. That little blue sign points visitors over to the pathway that leads to Storybook Circus, so you’ll be able to access TRON from 2 different pathways. TRON Lightcycle / Run We also checked out what’s going on BEHIND the attraction… Behind the scenes …and discovered a big crane! Disney Cast Members are likely working on some construction or cleaning over here. One Cast Member told us that they have been hard at work cleaning off Space Mountain recently due to dust that’s kicked up by the construction on TRON. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Speaking of cranes … we spotted one over by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (previously Splash Mountain) too. What’s going on up there? We also saw new “Tiana’s Foods” signs as a hint of what’s to come! Tiana’s Foods sign Since we first spotted these signs, they’ve now added lanterns for a cozy New Orleans feel. New lanterns Space Mountain Not all of the goings-on have to do with new rides being built or current rides being torn down. Space Mountain was getting a nice pressure wash bath! Space Mountain preparing for pressure washing Some Cast Members nearby were also working on sprucing up the landscaping. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe This retail favorite currently has a temporary wall splitting the store in half, so don’t be surprised the next time you head in! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe You can still visit to shop for Christmastime gifts and souvenirs, but there are fewer items available for now while Disney works on refurbishing part of the store. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Nearby, poor Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. was still missing its sign. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. We still don’t know when it will return, but we’re keeping an eye out! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium Interested in some 100th Anniversary merch? The Emporium has these magnets for $14.99 each! 100th Anniversary Magnets You can also stop by this large shop for the new Stitch Spirit Jersey. The front has a tiny Stitch next to the Walt Disney World logo … Stitch Spirit Jersey … and on the back is a larger logo with Stitch trying desperately to claw his way back up! You can get one for yourself for $79.99. Stitch Spirit Jersey back If you’re a big fan of Disney transportation, you can get this mug for $16.99. Disney Transportation Mug There’s a new Disney100 Pin — two, in fact! This features Stitch and Angel and you can buy them for $19.99. Stitch and Angel Disney100 Pins If you’re in the market for a new park bag, check out this Mickey Mouse backpack. You can get one at the Emporium for $59.99. Mickey Mouse backpack Big Top Souvenirs Annual Passholders can get this exclusive Minnie Mouse Hangtag for $19.99 at Big Top Souvenirs. Annual Passholder Minnie Mouse Hangtag They also have these adorable Monorail-themed headphone cases for $19.99 each. Monorail Headphone Cases For Disney100th-themed tech accessories, there’s this Mickey Mouse phone case for $34.99 … Disney100 Mickey Mouse Phone Case … as well as a matching Minnie Mouse version for $34.99. Disney100 Minnie Mouse Phone Case You can also get a matching headphone case for $19.99! Disney100 Headphone Cases There are also two 100th Anniversary Hangtags for $19.99 each. This one features Minnie Mouse in her sparkly 100th outfit … Minnie Mouse Disney100 Hangtag … while this one includes Mickey and his pals! 100th Anniversary Hangtag If magnets are more your thing, they’ve got Disney100 ones too! Each magnet is $14.99, and you can choose from designs like the anniversary logo … Disney100 Logo Magnet … a shiny platinum design with classic characters … Platinum Disney100 Magnet … or this periwinkle one with Mickey and friends. Mickey and Friends Disney100 Magnet Bonjour Village Gifts Stop by this sweet shop for princess-themed finds, like this adorable Princess Tote Bag for $39.99! Princess Tote Bag Fantasy Faire Celebrate your love of Fantasyland with a variety of new apparel items! First we have this Fantasyland Hat for $29.99 … Fantasyland Hat … this 2000s-inspired Fantasyland Midi Skirt for $49.99 … Fantasyland Midi Skirt … and these Fantasyland Pants for $49.99. Fantasyland Pants Magic Kingdom General Updates Around Splash Mountain If you’re looking to snag a final Splash Mountain souvenir, the pressed penny machines are back! Splash Mountain Penny Machine Nearby, the Laughin’ Place play area is still up, but its sign has disappeared. Laughin’ Place play area TRON Lightcycle / Run Cast Member Previews Cast Member previews for TRON have begun! You can sometimes spot Disney Cast Members heading back to check out the new ride. Cast Members got to preview the new ride We also got another look at the snazzy new costumes. TRON Cast Member previews Keep checking in to DFB for more updates on both Magic Kingdom and the rest of the Disney World parks. If you missed our last update, you can read it here. Why Traveling to Magic Kingdom Is About to Get HARDER 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. If you were going on a Disney World trip and could only visit one park, which one would you pick? Comment below! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: Updates on Tiana's Bayou Adventure Construction first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article