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It’s awards show season, baby! ©Disney You know what that means? Your favorite movies, artists, songs, and more are competing against each other to find out which ones were the BEST in 2022. And of course, there are plenty of things for Disney fans to keep an eye on! That’s why we’re sharing all the updates from the 2023 Grammys, thanks to a list from Entertainment Weekly — let’s see who the winners were. Of course, you might have heard about the wins in the BIG awards of the night — like Harry Styles winning best album for Harry’s House or Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” winning song of the year. However, we’re sliding a little further down the list for the Disney wins this year. Harry Styles ©Newsweek In 2023, Encanto won Disney the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media as well as the Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. The Best Song for Visual Media came from the hit soundtrack as well, and it’s not a surprise that it was “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” — the song that hung out at the top of the charts for quite a while last year. (“Nobody Like U” from Turning Red was also one of the nominees for that category.) ©Disney Congratulations to Lin-Manuel Miranda and the many other talented people who worked on the soundtrack for that film. It’s definitely getting the love it deserves from the fans and awards alike! Disney didn’t have many other big music releases last year, but we’re hoping that we get some more catchy songs from the films coming in 2023. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from awards show season, as well as any other big Disney news we have to share! Click Here to See Which Disney World Rides and Hotel Were Voted Best in the World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 song from the Encanto soundtrack is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post ‘Encanto’ Earned Disney THREE Grammys This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

SeaWorld Orlando's annual-pass offer throws in one year of Aquatica water park for free. View the full article

Universal is taking its theme park experiences beyond its existing spots in the United States. Universal Orlando Earlier in 2023, Universal announced that it would build a NEW theme park experience in Frisco, Texas for families, along with a year-round horror-themed experience in Las Vegas. We’ve already gotten a few details about the Texas experience, but now even MORE has been revealed. According to Universal, the new park concept will be “set in a lush green landscape” and feature “immersive themed lands.” It will celebrate “Universal’s iconic brand of entertainment, humor, and innovation and brings to life its beloved characters and stories in ways that will wow even the youngest theme park goers.” The experience is meant to be family-focused, specifically for younger kids. It’ll have rides, shows, a hotel, and character meet-and-greets featuring Minions and Shrek. ©Universal But now we’ve got many more details about this space thanks to an updated traffic impact analysis that has been revealed. The preliminary submission was made in November of 2022, but updated submissions were made in January and February of 2023. The report was prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates for Frisco, Texas. In it, they share that the proposed theme park experience is expected to ” attract 7,500 visitors on an average day and up to 20,000 visitors on the highest day.” Considering the fact that Universal Studios Hollywood had an average of 20,000 visitors in 2015 and hit an estimated 40,000 visitors in just one day back in 2017 (according to the Los Angeles Times) you can see just how much smaller this park will be. It appears the hotel on the property is expected to be around 600 rooms in terms of size. Universal Studios Orlando The plans also include a map showing the proposed site. The park will be located on the “east side of Dallas North Tollway between Panther Creek Parkway and Fields Parkway in Frisco, Texas.” ©Kimley-Horn Report There is also another map with more details. ©Kimley-Horn Report The second map shows the portion that would be main for the theme park and proposed hotel area, as well as spots for parking lots and where guests/staff would exit. ©Kimley-Horn Report According to the report, the development “as proposed will be built with a theme park” and a “600-room hotel.” BUT there could also be more, the report shares that there would also be “a second gate to either more theme park space or another attraction like a water park.” ©Universal Orlando (Volcano Bay) The report also shares an estimated look at the number of park staff and hotel staff that’ll be at the resort. ©Kimley-Horn Report It looks like employees will have 2 main shifts and another shift for overnight security. ©Kimley-Horn Report There also seem to be 2 main shifts for hotel employees. ©Kimley-Horn Report While the report doesn’t explicitly discuss park hours, it does talk about “peak” traffic and arrival times. And one report shows that around 31% of guests are expected to enter at around 10AM-11AM (giving us a clue to the park’s opening time). About 22% of guests are then expected to exit between 5-6PM, though some are expected to exit around 6PM-7PM (giving us a clue as to the park’s closing time). ©Kimley-Horn Report The report also discusses traffic patterns and when guests/staff would be expected to enter and depart the location. There are also depictions included of how visitors and staff would enter the parking areas. ©Kimley-Horn Report Again remember this is just meant to be a traffic report and things are all subject to change. But it’s interesting to get an inside look at the plans for this new space and just what it could include. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. Click here to see how you could get 2 days FREE at Universal Orlando Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about this theme park experience? Tell us in the comments! The post MORE Details Revealed About New Universal Theme Park Experience Coming to Texas first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After the dissolution of FastPass+ many guests swore they would never use Genie+. ©Disney What if we told you there was one reason why you should splurge on the service? You might be familiar with Genie+ and know it as the newest iteration of Disney’s FastPass system. Those that pay the daily fee for Genie+ can bypass the regular standby line for an attraction and instead return at a specific time to stand in a shorter Lightning Lane. Besides not being free, another complaint guests have about Genie+ is the confusion around when you can select reservations, how many you can hold at once, and just how it works in general! (We have a handy dandy guide to help you navigate it, btw.) So if it’s just a glorified FastPass, why should you spend your money on it? Frozen Sing-Along Lightning Lane What some people are unaware of is that your purchase of Genie+ comes with more than just access to Lightning Lane reservations. Did you know that you also get special Augmented Reality photo lenses as well as Disney parks-themed audio experiences that give you essentially a behind-the-scenes tour of the parks? That’s not even the best part! Guests in Disneyland who purchase Genie+ receive unlimited PhotoPass downloads from attractions they rode that day, and Disney just revealed this perk will be available to Disney World guests soon. Rock n Rollercoaster PhotoPass Disney promised that within the next few months, Disney World guests who pay for a day of Genie+ will also receive unlimited digital downloads of their PhotoPass images for attractions ridden that day. Previewing your photos is always free, but normally you will pay $18.95 plus tax to download one photo. You can also purchase the Memory Maker package for $169 a day to get unlimited downloads of your photos. The price of Genie+ is based on how busy the park is on any particular day. During the last week of December — typically the busiest week of the year for Disney World — Genie+ topped out at $29 per day, and we have seen it cost as little as $15 per day during less busy times. SO, if you are someone who loves ride photos and typically buys them, if you bought two or more in a day you would be paying more ($32.90) than the highest price we’ve seen for Disney Genie+ ($29 per day). On-ride Photo for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Now, we know this isn’t an exact comparison — we’re comparing this on an INDIVIDUAL basis, and if you are traveling with a group, you would have to pay the price for Genie+ for each person — and presumably you would all be in the same ride photo. But if you LOVE ride photos and usually buy them, you will see some savings here! This might make you think twice about skipping Genie+ on your next trip! Be sure to stay tuned in to our site for more tips, tricks, and other info to assist you when planning your next trip to Disney. Looking to save money on your next trip? Check out this post: Our NEW Tips for Saving BIG in Disney World! Speaking of traveling to Disney World with a party of friends or family … Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe If you could get Genie+ for free for one park, which one would you pick? Comment your choice below! The post When It's WORTH IT To Buy Genie+, JUST For the Ride Photos first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to catch up with what’s going on around Disney’s resorts! Disney’s Beach Club Resort We’ve ranked all of Disney’s resorts and even have a post on which ones we think are the best for 2023. We consistently watch all of them and check for all the latest updates, and this week we found LOTS of new snacks and more! Polynesian Village Resort Construction Updates DVC Villas Over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, cement is officially on the ground at the new DVC Villas construction site! The cement is here! There are also a lot of pipes ready for construction. So much piping! Holes are also being dug around the property as well — we’ll have to wait and see what this becomes! Holes aren’t going anywhere for right now it seems Overall, this project seems to be moving along quite well, so we’re looking forward to checking back in. Beach Club Resort Food Updates Beach Club Marketplace We got to try the Tiana Praline Cupcake here to celebrate Black History Month! The cupcake is a a vanilla cupcake filled with pecan praline filling and topped with vanilla buttercream. Tiana Praline Cupcake This wasn’t our favorite cupcake we’ve ever had, but one thing saved it for us. Grab it for $6.29! Read our full review here! Contemporary Resort Food Updates Contemporary Grounds We tried two new snacks at Disney’s Contemporary Resort this week. First up was the Valentine’s Day Donut for $5.99. Valentine’s Day Donut This MASSIVE donut was one we knew we couldn’t pass up, and you shouldn’t either! Read our full review here! Contempo Cafe We also grabbed the Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese for $11.99. Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese If you’re a lover of mac and cheese, you’ve gotta grab it ASAP. Read our full review right here! Grand Floridian Resort Food Updates Gasparilla Island Grill Almond fans will love the Almond Cheesecake Heart for $6.49! Almond Cheesecake Heart Not only is this dessert beautiful, but if you love chocolate and almond, this is definitely a great treat for you. Check out our full review here! Old Key West Resort Food Updates Good’s Food to Go Speaking of beautiful desserts, we also grabbed the Love Letter Cupcake for $6.49. Love Letter Cupcake This cupcake definitely surprised us, and you can read all about how in our review. Read all about it here! Port Orleans French Quarter Food Updates Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory Looking for even more new food to try? We found the Southern Fried Chicken Bowl for $13.49… Southern deliciousness …and the Comeback Chocolate Cake for $5.99! This one blew our minds — it’s THAT good. Delicious!! These delicious treats are here for Celebrate Soulfully — see what we thought of them below! Read our review on the Comeback Cake and Fried Chicken Bowl! And those are all the new things we spotted around the Disney World resorts this past week! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and reviews. 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! Which of these treats do you want to try the most? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: A Mind-blowing Cake and 6 More Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you travel (and if you travel to Disney World), you probably fly to get to where you’re going. Flying? Of course, flying brings with it some challenges, particularly the chance of a flight getting delayed or canceled. The biggest challenge, though, is paying for that airfare. Although you can occasionally score some good deals and discounts, there are still two times in 2023 when it’s probably going to be MORE expensive to fly. According to air travel agency Hopper, domestic airfare for spring and summer travel this year is going to go up from what passengers are generally paying now for flights. Hopper expects prices to rise more than 5 percent from February and then go even higher for the spring and summer booking months. ©Delta Hopper estimates that airfare will peak in the summer at an average of $350 per ticket, which is still cheaper than the same time last year, which was an average of $400. But airfare is still expected to be higher than before the pandemic, thanks to higher fuel costs, higher demand, and “constrained supply.” Flying isn’t getting cheaper. Hopper laid out how much it expects airfare to cost throughout the summer. Here’s the chart with the agency’s forecast. May is expected to be the most expensive time of year to book air travel — then prices go down a little after that, but remain high. ©Hopper Hopper also provided a forecast on when fares will go back down — fall and winter (disregarding the holidays) travel might be your best bet if you want to save some $$$ on that flight. ©Hopper So what does this mean for you? Well, it means if you’re planning on traveling to Disney World in the spring and summer, booking that flight will cost more than it would if you waited until later in the year. So if you’re flexible with your travel plans, you might want to put off travel until later. We’ll continue to keep an eye on the air travel situation to help you plan your next Disney World trip so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more. How to Find the BEST Flight and Hotel Deals on Hopper! 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 flying this spring and summer? Have you already booked your flights? Let us know in the comments! The post A Word of WARNING If You Plan to Travel This Summer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With a year to go before its debut, Princess Cruises revealed more details for the biggest ship its ever built. View the full article

Disneyland is the place to BE right now! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland The 100th anniversary celebrations are happening which means there are a bunch of new things to do at the resort. On top of new snacks, new nighttime spectaculars, and new exhibits, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway just opened with tons of unique Easter Eggs. But what else is happening at Disneyland Resort? Let’s find out! Disneyland Food Updates Jolly Holiday Bakery Jolly Holiday Bakery is one of our favorite spots to grab a snack in Disneyland — that’s where we grabbed the Peach Cobbler Donut! YUM It’s made with a vanilla-dipped Mickey-shaped donut filled with peach compote and topped with a cinnamon sugar puff for $7.49. If you are a peach or donut fan, you’ve gotta check this treat out! Read our full review here! Royal Street Verandah We also tried the Cranberry Fritters over at Royal Street Verandah, which are fritters rolled in red sugar and served with an orange flavored dipping sauce. Cranberry snack This is $5.99, making it a fairly cheap snack at Disneyland! We’ll have a full review soon, so stay tuned for that. Candy Palace In the bakery glass, we spotted the Bee Mine Rice Krispie. We’ve seen these in the past, but now they’re back! Bee Mine Grab one to celebrate the Valentine’s season for $6.99! Check out our review of this treat! Disneyland Construction Updates Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln is a classic attraction at Disneyland, and for Black History Month, Frederick Douglass is being featured in the show. Frederick Douglass There’s an new video that showcases the relationship between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Adventureland On our last visit, Adventureland had a section that was blocked off. But now, that area is no longer closed off! Adventureland You can roam freely through Adventureland again. Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium The Emporium is home to some new merchandise including the Walt Disney Character Long Sleeve ($44.99)… Shirt …the Mickey Fanny Pack with Bottle Holder ($29.99)… Fanny Pack …the Mickey & Friends Notebook Set ($16.99)… Notebook …this Corduroy Hat ($29.99)… Hat …the Mickey and Co. Kids Crocs ($54.99)… Kids Crocs …the Princess Cup ($16.99)… Princess Cup …a Moana Towel ($29.99)… Moana Towel …and a Mermaid Towel ($29.99)… Mermaid Towel We also spotted an I Love You Spirit Jersey… I love you… …that matches the I Know Spirit Jersey! These are $79.99 each. …I know If you’re a fan of the big feet plush trend, we found the Spider-Man Big Feet Plush. Spider-Man Take this one home for $29.99. Pooh Corner For all things Winnie the Pooh, head to Pooh Corner! That’s where we found the Striped Pooh Shirt for $39.99… Striped Shirt …the Pooh, Tigger, and Piglet Kids Shirt for $24.99… Winnie the Pooh Shirt …the Pooh Dress for $44.99… Pooh Dress …a Pooh and Piglet Shirt for $39.99… Pooh & Piglet …the Pooh Pajama Set for $44.99… Pajamas Shirt …and these Pooh Pajama Pants. PJ Pants These pants are $39.99. Tomorrowlanding Pin collectors, beware! We found several new pins like the Lion King Arcade Pin ($19.99)… Lion King Arcade …the Mickey and Donald Pin from the Eras Collection ($17.99)… Mickey & Donald …the Unlock the Evil Pin ($19.99)… Unlock the Evil …the Peter Pan Pin ($17.99)… Peter Pan Pin …a Celebrate Fun Today Pin Board ($49.99)… Pin Board …a Peter Pan Mystery Pin Set ($24.99)… Mystery Pin Set …the Mickey and Minnie 100th Pin ($29.99)… 100th Mickey and Minnie Pin …the Lion King 100th Pin Set ($19.99)… Lion King …the Stitch and Angel 100th Pin Set ($19.99) Stitch and Angel …the Kermit and Fozzie Bear Pin ($17.99)… Kermit and Fozzie! …a Toy Story Characters Pin ($17.99)… Toy Story Pin …and the Ursula Pin ($17.99). Ursula Pin In this shop, there are some apparel items as well including the Wakanda Dress ($54.99)… Wakanda Dress …the Wakanda Jacket ($74.99)… Wakanda Jacket …a Grogu Mystery Plush ($14.99)… Grogu Plush …the Don’t Underestimate A Rebel Shirt ($44.99)… Rebel Shirt …the Star Wars 5 Panel Hat ($29.99)… Star Wars Hat …Star Wars Sweatpants ($49.99)… Sweatpants …and this Always a Rebel Shirt. Always a Rebel This shirt is $44.99. Star Trader That’s not all for Star Wars fans! Now in Disneyland, you can grab the Death Star Mug for $24.99… Death Star …the Kids Death Star Shirt for $24.99… Kids Shirt …the Darth Vader Shirt for $29.99… Darth Vader …the Here For The Snacks Kids Shirt for $21.99 (we’ve never related to a shirt more)… The most relatable shirt we’ve seen! …the Star Wars Kids Shirt for $24.99… A classic …a matching Star Wars Adults Shirt for $34.99… Star Wars Logo …a Force Strong Kids Shirt for $34.99… Force Shirt …the Do or Do Not Kids Spirit Jersey for $54.99… An iconic quote! …a Star Wars Bag for $39.99… Bag …this Star Wars Youth Jacket for $44.99… Star Wars Jacket …and a Boba Fett Shirt! Boba Fett Represent Boba Fett for $39.99. Little Green Men Store Command Want to have a picnic with WALL-E? Now you can (sort of) with the WALL-E Picnic Blanket! WALL-E Blanket This will cost you $59.99. China Closet We found another Disney Eras item — it’s the Disney Eras Magnifying Glass for $34.99! Eras Collection This Moana Notebook was also spotted in China Closet. Moana Notebook The notebook is $29.99. Clothiers Clothiers was home to some more new merchandise! Check out the Minnie Pouch ($24.99)… Minnie Pouch …the Disneyland Leggings ($44.99)… Leggings …the Kids Minnie and Daisy Dress ($39.99)… Dress …the Pamper Me Shirt ($39.99)… Mood! …the Animals Crewneck ($54.99)… Crewneck …with matching Animal Sweatpants. Sweatpants These sweatpants are $49.99. Mad Hatter Fantasyland is one of the iconic lands of Disneyland — represent it with the Fantasyland Hat! Fantasyland Hat It’ll cost you $29.99. 20th Century Music Shop If the pins above weren’t enough, we found this Mandalorian and Grogu Pin… Grogu Pin …as well as this I Love You, I Know Pin Set! Perfect for Valentine’s Day! The pin set is $17.99. Eudora’s Chic Boutique It’s time to celebrate Mardi Gras with the Mickey and Minnie Mardi Gras Pin! Mardi Gras Pin This flashy pin costs $17.99. Droid Depot Droid Depot has you covered if you’re searching for a new park bag! There’s now a Clear Crossbody Bag ($29.99)… Clear bag …and a Droid Depot Bag. Droid Bag The latter will cost you $59.99. Small World Toy Shop Creative Soul and Disney have released a new line of princess dolls! There’s Cinderella… Cinderella Doll …Tiana… Tiana Doll …Rapunzel… Rapunzel Doll …and Snow White. Snow White Doll These dolls are $59.99 each! Pioneer Mercantile Can’t go wrong with a classic Mickey Tote! Mickey bag This one is $39.99. Disney California Adventure Food Updates Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta The French Onion Dip Pizza is now available at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta. This pizza is Mozzarella, Gruyère, caramelized onion, and sliced roast beef served with a side of beef au jus — our mouths are watering just thinking about it! French Onion Dip Pizza Each slice is $8.99 and trust us, it’s SO worth it. Who knew turning a sandwich into a pizza could work so well?! Read the full review here! Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream What happens when you mix a popular candy bar and ice cream? The Snickers Sundae! This delicious frozen treat is made with butter-pecan ice cream topped with chocolate shell, caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and SNICKERS bar pieces served in a waffle cup Snickers Sundae This over-the-top sundae is $9.99. Click here for our full review! Hollywood Lounge If you want to drink your dessert, we found the spot for you! At Hollywood Lounge, you can find the Platinum Blue for $16 — it’s a rum base with blue curaçao, DOLE pineapple, and sour mix Platinum Blue There’s also the Old Fashioned Cream Soda which is made of a Sprite base mixed with cherry flavoring and blue cotton candy gourmet syrup and it’s topped with whipped cream and purple pixie dust! This one costs $6.49. Old Fashioned Cream Soda We’ve got a full review of both drinks, so check that out below! Read all about it! Schmoozies! The Steamboat Wille Shake is now available at Schmoozies! and it honors the iconic Disney character in the best way! It’s a cookies & cream shake with whipped topping and chocolate creme-filled cookie ears. The Steamboat Willie Shake This treat is $12.99 — read our review below to see if you should try it! Should you try it? Find out here! Pym Test Kitchen We tried the Compound Crustacean at Pym Test Kitchen, which is a shrimp salad with iceberg and leaf lettuce, couscous, quinoa, tomatoes, olives, feta, red pepper, and citrus vinaigrette. Shrimp Salad We’ll have a full review soon, but if you want to try it, the price is $13.99. Disney California Adventure Construction Updates Pacific Wharf Pacific Wharf is turning into a Big Hero 6 themed land and construction has already begun. Pacific Wharf On our latest visit, we noticed the water was drained in this area of the park! We’ll keep looking for more updates in this land. Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Elias and Co More Fantasyland merch is over at Disney California Adventure in the form of the Fantasyland Dress for $128! Fantasyland Dress You can also sport a Matterhorn-inspired look with the Matterhorn Shirt for $64.99. Matterhorn Some other new things in this shop are the Mandalorian and Grogu Hat ($29.99)… Hat …the Tinker Bell Castle Figurine ($95)… Tinker Bell Figure …the Mickey Mouse Club 100th Ornament ($24.99)… Mickey Mouse Club …the Fantasyland Kids Shirt ($31.99)… Fantasyland Shirt …the Mickey Silly Symphony 100th Ornament ($26.99)… Mickey Ornament …the Disneyland TV 100th Ornament ($29.99)… TV Ornament …the Plane 100th Ornament ($26.99)… 100th Ornament …the pricey D100 Celebration Figurine ($399.99)… Expensive Mickey figure …these Mickey and Co Crocs ($64.99)… Mickey Crocs …the Mickey Mouse All Time Classic Pouch ($24.99)… Mickey Pouch …this Mickey Fanny Pack ($39.99)… Mickey Fanny Pack …and this Mickey Backpack. Mickey Backpack The full backpack will run you $59.99. Five and Dime Heading over to Five & Dime, we found the Disney Animals Sweater for $59.99… Animal Sweater …the Winnie the Pooh Characters Long Sleeve Shirt for $49.99… Pooh Long Sleeve Shirt …the Pluto Onesie for $29.99… Onesie …the Disney Animals Baby Jacket for $29.99… Kids Jacket …this Chip and Dale Plant for $24.99… Chip & Dale …and the Thumper Plant. Thumper This one is perfect for spring and will cost you $24.99! Elysian Arcade Guess what else we found? That’s right — MORE PINS. Take a look at the Metal Magic Pin ($19.99)… New Pin …the Dumbo Best Buds Pin ($19.99)… Dumbo Pin …the Winnie the Pooh Pin… Winnie the Pooh Pin …and the Christopher Robin Pin ($17.99). Winnie the Pooh Pin Also in this shop is the Pet Collar ($17.99)… Collar …the Frisbee ($17.99)… So fun! …the Pluto Bowl ($22.99)… Pluto Bowl …the Set of 4 Glasses ($39.99)… Glasses …the Faux Plant ($34.99)… Faux Plant …and this Castle Blanket! Blanket It costs $74.99 to stay cozy with this blanket. Bing Bong’s Disney board games are super popular among Disney fans, and now you can grab Guess Who? Disney Parks Edition at Bing Bong’s! Disney Game The game will set you back $19.99. Lunar New Year Merch Kiosk Lunar New Year is happening right now at Disney California Adventure! Celebrate with the Donald Statue for $79.99… Donald …or the Lunar New Year Spirit Jersey. Spirit Jersey The spirit jersey is $79.99. Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney World of Disney, one of the biggest stores at Disneyland, has a ton of new merchandise to check out! On our most recent visit, we spotted the Donald and Mickey Kids Shirt ($24.99)… Kids Shirt …the Simba Kids Shirt ($21.99)… Simba …the Flubber Long Sleeve ($39.99)… Didn’t expect to see this! …the Mandalorian and Grogu Kids Shirt ($21.99)… Mandalorian Shirt …the Stitch Leggings ($39.99)… Stitch …the Chip and Dale Long Sleeve Shirt ($39.99)… Chip & Dale Shirt …these Chip and Dale Leggings ($39.99)… Leggings …the Pluto & Friends Kids Shirt ($26.99)… Kids Shirt …this Pluto Bag ($49.99)… Pluto Bag …a Life is Ruff Kids Shirt ($21.99)… Life is Ruff …the Kids Animals Dress ($39.99)… Animal Dress …the Mickey and Friends Cartoon Shirt ($39.99)… Mickey & Friends Shirt …the Cinderella Kids Outfit ($49.99)… Cinderella …the Ariel Kids Outfit ($44.99)… Ariel …the Tiana Kids Outfit ($54.99)… Tiana …and this Minnie Bottle. Minnie Bottle Sip from the Minnie Bottle for $27.99. Disney’s Grand Californian Food Updates GCH Holiday Cart For a classic treat with a 100th anniversary touch, check out the 100th Anniversary Rice Krispies Treat at the GCH Holiday Cart! 100th Treat Pick this one up for $9. GCH Craftsman Grill To get into the Valentine’s mood, there is a Valentine’s Day Mickey Donut at GCH Craftsman Grill! Valentine’s Day Donut Those are all of the updates that we have for Disneyland Resort this time around! We’ll continue to bring you reviews for the latest snacks, a look at new merchandise, and anything else happening in the parks. Stay tuned to DFB and in the meantime, watch our ultimate guide to Disneyland in 2023 video below! 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? 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Were you affected by the Southwest Airlines flight problems that happened over the holidays? ©Southwest Although Southwest’s cancellations began as the result of winter weather, the airline continued to cancel over 16,000 flights over multiple days even after the weather was no longer an issue. This left many travelers frustrated and stranded during the busy holiday travel season. Many now question why the airline had a meltdown, including the U.S. Senate. According to CNBC, Southwest’s Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Watterson, will have to face a Senate panel on February 9th to answer questions about what happened during the holidays. Watterson will be stepping in for Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, who had a prior commitment on that date. Jordan previously posted an apology video to Southwest passengers affected by the holiday cancellations. Southwest Airplane A statement by Southwest says that Watterson will “use the opportunity to explain how we’ve taken actions to make things right for our Customers since Southwest’s late December disruption, as well as what we’re doing to mitigate the risk of it happening again.” ©Southwest Airlines Southwest has since promised that it’s working to prevent these issues from happening again which will include implementing plans to update the airline’s current processes. The weather only paid an initial factor in the holiday flight cancellations. Then things began to barrel out of control when the airline couldn’t use its automation for crew scheduling. ©Reuters Southwest has since issued refunds to those affected by the cancellations. However, a lawsuit has been filed by Southwest’s shareholders alleging that the airline hid certain problems that led to the mass flight cancellations. In the meantime, several U.S. lawmakers are seeking to “strengthen airline passenger protections.” Regardless, it seems that although Southwest Airlines seems to have bounced back from the problems it had over the holiday season, it will still be spending some time dealing with the fallout. We’ll keep an eye on the situation and get you more details when we have them. What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World is Canceled 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Were you affected by Southwest’s massive flight cancellations? What did you do? Let us know in the comments! The post Southwest Airlines Will Face Senate Over MASSIVE Holiday Cancelations first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one thing you can always count on in Disney World, it’s that change is inevitable. EPCOT Festival of the Arts And if there’s one thing you can count on DFB for, it’s that we’ll bring you the latest updates, changes, and news you need to know about for your Disney World trip. So, let’s take a look at some of the biggest construction updates you missed in Disney World this week! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle / Run We’re getting closer and closer to the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run in Disney World, and we’ve been waiting on every update we can get in the meantime! We’ve seen the ride’s marquee be installed, the canopy fully powered up, and now we’re ready to ride. TRON Construction TRON Lightcycle / Run will be opening in Magic Kingdom on April 4th, 2023, and we’ll be there to check it all out — so stay tuned for more! Learn More About TRON: Lightcycle Run Here Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. has been closed so Disney can give it a bit of a refresh while TRON is being built! From the outside, we’ve seen some repainting and refinishing, but the jury is still out on when this spot might reopen. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co Will this be the future home of all things TRON merch? Only time will tell! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain has officially CLOSED in Disney World and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is currently under construction! It’s started! This historic transformation will be going on for quite a while, so if you missed your chance to ride Splash Mountain before it closed, you’re unfortunately out of luck. So far, we’ve seen walls go up with signs for Tiana’s Foods. Tiana’s Foods We can’t wait to see what other exciting changes are coming with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, so stay tuned for more. See the Latest Update on the Splash Mountain Transformation Here EPCOT CommuniCore Hall & Plaza Things are looking…chaotic over in the middle of EPCOT right now. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza will be the new home for all things EPCOT festivals. Shows? Check. Events? Check. CommuniCore Hall and Plaza Right now, we’ve been seeing construction go vertical over at CommuniCore Hall, but crews have been clearing more space for construction to begin on the plaza. Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana Um, hello large TREES that have moved into the Moana attraction construction zone! This entire area was empty at one point, and not only have we seen more of the attraction pop up, but now Disney has planted some rather mature looking trees. Journey of Water Hopefully, this will help add some much needed shade to the center of EPCOT once this attraction is open! Learn More About the New ‘Moana’ Attraction Coming to EPCOT Hollywood Studios Roundup Rodeo BBQ Roundup Rodeo BBQ is opening at the end of next month — March 23rd to be exact — and we can’t wait to dine on the delicious barbecue this table service spot will serve up. Roundup Rodeo BBQ Disney has been putting some finishing touches and accents on the exterior of the building, and we’re looking forward to finally seeing the inside for ourselves. You know we’ll be at the restaurant’s opening day, so stay tuned for our FULL review! Everything We Know About Roundup Rodeo BBQ Disney Springs Summer House on the Lake Another new restaurant is coming to Disney, this time over at Disney Springs. Summer House on the Lake is set to open sometime this year, and will be a new table service spot. Summer House construction There are currently two other Summer House on the Lake locations, and we actually visited the one in Chicago to see what the Disney Springs location might be like. You can read our full review below! Check Out Our Review of the Chicago Summer House Location Here Disney Resort Hotels Polynesian Village Resort What once was a giant pile of dirt now has some structure to it! It looks like crews have started laying down concrete framing for the future home of the new Polynesian Resort DVC tower. This new location will be home to restaurants, shops, and of course — guest rooms. For now, we’ll just have to be content with our ride-bys on the monorail! What’s going on here? We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2023 to get 25% off! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and more! The Complete Guide To Eating at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 changes are you looking forward to in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post All the BIG Construction CHANGES You Missed This Week in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, is a LOT is happening in the world of Disney World food! One of our favorite snacks is back! First, the EPCOT Festival of the Arts is still going on with all its food booths. Now, we’ve got Valentine’s Day treats arriving at the resort. But we ALSO have all the Celebrate Soulfully foods at Disney World, too. SO MUCH FOOD. Meanwhile, some Disney World restaurants saw menu updates this week — let’s look at those changes! EPCOT Regal Eagle Smokehouse There’s a new menu item at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, and y’all — we can’t even. It’s the Loaded Burnt Ends Fries, which are Seasoned French Fries with Burnt Ends, Macaroni & Cheese, and Beer-battered Onion Rings. Yum This is the only menu change here, but it’s a drool-worthy one. Read our review of these fries! La Cantina de San Angel There’s a new dessert to try at La Cantina de San Angel: the Churro Sundae for $7.99. Sounds delicious! La Cantina de San Angel There is also a change to the ingredients in the “Top Shelf” Clasica on the Rocks. It’s now made with Centinela Reposado Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, and Agave with a Black Ant Salt Rim. Also, Tecate Light Draft Beer has been replaced with Tulum Craft Lager. Here’s a review Katsura Grill The price of Japanese Cocktails has increased from $11 to $12. Katsura Grill That’s the only change here, though. Here’s a Katsura Grill review Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pongu Pongu French Toast Sticks has been removed from the menu. French Toast Sticks Cinnamon Roll for $6.49 has been added. Read a review! Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Yachtsman Steakhouse The menu has added Steakhouse Sauces, which includes: House Steak Sauce for $3 Bearnaise for $3 Peppercorn for $3 Blue Cheese for $3 Yachtsman Steakhouse This is what’s changed under Land and Sea Entrees: ADDED: Red Wine Braised Short Rib — Mashed Potato, Sautéed Root Spinach, Roasted Parisian Carrots, Stone Fruit Compote for $52 ADDED: Seared Ora King Salmon — Parsnip Purée, Roasted Baby Carrots, Port Reduction for $42 REMOVED: Dry-Aged Duroc Pork Chop REMOVED: Chef’s Catch of the Day REMOVED: Peruvian-Barbecued Chicken REMOVED: Sweet Potato and Seasonal Mushroom Dumplings ADDED: Coq au Vin-Braised Chicken — House-made Fettucine, Mushrooms, Cipollini Onions, and Pancetta for $38 ADDED: Trumpet Mushroom “Scallop” — Power Grain Pilaf, Braised Kabocha Squash, Yuzu-Spinach Emulsion (Plant-based) for $38 Yachtsman Steakhouse Under Steakhouse Sides, the following has changed: Truffle Macaroni & Cheese increased from $10.50 to $14 Haricot Vert is now Haricot Vert Casserole — Parmesan Cream and Crispy Shallots for $11 ADDED: Mashed Potatoes for $8 ADDED: Hot Honey-Bourbon Brussels Sprouts for $12 Roasted Seasonal Mushrooms decreased from $12 to $10 House-made Truffle Fries increased from $9.50 to $10 ADDED: Loaded Baked Potato for $10 House-Made Truffle Fries The following has changed under Desserts: REMOVED: Celebrating Layers of Magic Strawberry Shortcake increased from $12 to $14 REMOVED: Crème Brûlée ADDED: Brûlée Cheesecake — Citrus Cheesecake, Blonde Chocolate Ganache, Blood Orange Curd, Milk Chocolate Mousse, and Pomegranate Gelée for $14 REMOVED: Yachtsman’s Chocolate Cake Celebrating Layers of Magic ADDED: Chocolate Cake — Chocolate Biscuit, 65% Dark Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Buttercream, and Raspberry for $16 ADDED: Carrot Cake for $14 REMOVED: Pineapple and Coconut Tart REMOVED: Midnight Kiss Here’s a recent review of Yachtsman Steakhouse Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette The following has changed under Snacks: REMOVED: Fully Loaded Popcorn – Caramel Crunch REMOVED: Pineapple Fruit Cup REMOVED: Go Raw Raisin Crunch Sprouted Bar Artist’s Palette at Saratoga Springs Also, the Jose Cuervo Margarita 200 ml Ready-to-Drink Mini Bottle has been removed from the menu. Read a review! If you have your heart set on a specific food item at a Disney World restaurant, we always recommend that you check the menu for that restaurant on the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app. Menu changes happen often! We’ll also do our best to let you know when they’re updated. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen a big change at your favorite Disney World restaurant recently? Let us know in the comments! The post Price Increases and a NEW Snack Hit Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios With this month being both Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, we’ve seen lots of new snacks all throughout the resort. But that’s not all that’s new in this popular park — come with us to see all the news from this past week! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Woody’s Lunch Box Thanks to those two special events this month, we’ve seen lots of new snacks, including the Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart at Woody’s Lunch Box for $4.49! Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart We’ve already given a full review of this treat so you can see if it’s right for you. Read our full review here! Hollywood Scoops We also tried the Tiana Mardi Gras Milkshake from Hollywood Scoops for $9.49. Tiana Mardi Gras Milkshake We had this milkshake for BREAKFAST when we tried it and we have no regrets! Check out our full review here! ABC Commissary We also got the Gumbo over at ABC Commissary for $10.99 — this is one of the Celebrate Soulfully meals you can grab around the resort. Gumbo Don’t worry, we’ve got a full review on this meal too! Read the full review right here Dockside Diner We also headed over to Dockside Diner to grab the South African Hot Dog for $12.29! South African Hot Dog If you love sweet and spicy things, this meal is TOTALLY for you. Check out our full review here! Kat Saka’s Kettle Lastly, we noticed that the Outpost Mix Popcorn was back at Kat Saka’s Kettle! Outpost Mix Popcorn This is a popular flavor for many guests, so we were very excited to see it finally return. What happened to the Outpost Mix? Find out here! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Toy Story Land As for construction updates, we noticed that the mysterious building beside the Toy Story Mania exit queue now looks like its basic structure is pretty much complete. We’re so curious about this building! Nothing has been revealed yet to tell us what it is, but over at Rodeo Roundup BBQ, a bunch of scaffolding has come down! Scaffolding is DOWN! We know we’re not the only ones looking forward to when this restaurant opens next month! 5 Things We’re MOST Excited To Try at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney World Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Savi’s Workshop Over at Savi’s Workshop, there are new pieces of “scrap metal” that can be used for certain building categories. The new pieces You can get new pieces for the Justice and Peace category… Justice and Peace Pieces …the Power and Control category… Power and Control pieces …and the Protection and Defense category! Protection and Defense pieces So if you’re building a lightsaber soon, know that these are new options available! Rock Around the Shop We spotted a new Put the Pedal to the Metal Sweatshirt for $54.99! Put the Pedal to the Metal Sweatshirt It looks super cozy to us. Droid Depot We found a BB8 Industrial Automation Shirt for $39.99… BB8 Industrial Automation Shirt …as well as an R2 Series Astromech Droid Glass for $14.99. R2 Series Astromech Droid Glass Yes, there is more to do in the Droid Depot than build a droid! Keystone Clothiers Also new is a Hoth Hat for $29.99… Hoth Hat …and a Wampa Plush for $22.99! Wampa Plush Or you can grab a Marvel Mighty Superheros Plush Toy for $14.99! Marvel Mighty Superheros You have no way of knowing which one you’re about to open up! Tatooine Traders We also found a new I’m Here For The Snacks Shirt! I’m Here For The Snacks Shirt And isn’t this the truth for a lot of us! Mickey’s of Hollywood Here we found a new Animal Sweatshirt for $54.99 — if you love some of the Disney animal characters, this is for you! Animal Sweatshirt Or you can grab the Pluto Youth Shirt for your kiddo for $24.99. Pluto Youth Shirt Or you can grab the adorable Mickey Lunch Box for $24.99. Mickey Lunch Box Who wouldn’t want to bring their lunch to work or school in this? Celebrity 5&10 Or you can grab the Mickey-Shaped Lunch Box for $39.99! Mickey-Shaped Lunch Box We think it’s just too cute! Beverly Sunset Boutique Looking for some WALL-E merch? You can grab the WALL-E and Eve Watering Can for $44.99. WALL-E and Eve Watering Can You can also grab the WALL-E Herb Planter Set for $39.99! WALL-E Herb Planter Set Does anyone else feel like rewatching the movie now? Dark Room You can grab the new Mickey and Pals Notebook Set for $16.99. Mickey and Pals Notebook Set The front features the entirety of the Fab 5! Sunset Club Couture You can also grab the Aristocats Button Up for $59.99. Aristocats Button Up It’s definitely a look! Once Upon a Time Mickey & Co Adjustable Crocs are available for $64.99… Mickey & Co Adjustable Crocs …and Minnie Shoes can be yours for $39.99! Minnie Shoes And that’s all the new merchandise we found! Hollywood Studios Miscellaneous Updates There are also multiple new meet and greets happening! First, we spotted Max Goof in his Powerline costume greeting guests on Grand Avenue near the Galaxy’s Edge entrance. It’s Max! We also were able to see the one and only Frozone… Frozone! …and Edna Mode in the park as well! Edna Mode You can also spot Mr. & Mrs. Incredible and say hello to them, too! It’s the Incredibles! When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Tiana Shirt And that’s everything new in Hollywood Studios this past week! As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. The Magical Moment You Don’t Want to Miss in Disney World Want MORE Details About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Click HERE for All the News About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Including Our REVIEWS! See How to Build Your Own Droid at Droid Depot Dream of Building Your Own Custom Lightsaber? See How to Do It! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! Get Full Details About Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run See More About Oga’s Cantina and Check Out Our Reviews! PHOTO TOUR: Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities Check Out Galaxy’s Edge Tips and SECRETS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news right in your inbox! Click Here to Subscribe! Who else would you like to meet in Hollywood Studios! Tell us below! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: You Can Meet FIVE Rare Characters! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to February, where we’re eating a ton of new foods! This might be one of our favorite months EVER! BoardWalk Deli Not only are we getting to try all the Celebrate Soulfully snacks, but we’re also getting to try all the Valentine’s Day treats, and we are EXCITED! So join us over at Disney’s BoardWalk for what could be the best Valentine’s Day snack we’ve had so far! Okay, we’re just going to tell you what this snack is. It’s a Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie. It’s strawberry cheesecake with chocolate cream and crisp pink pearls on a fudgy brownie. Now take a look at it! It’s SO PRETTY! Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie Sure, we’ll snap a ton of photos of this gorgeous thing, but we think how it tastes is even more important. Well, let’s just say, this beauty is as gorgeous on the inside as it is on the outside. You’ve got this rich chocolate fudgy and gooey brownie. YUM. It’s as good as it looks You’ve also got strawberry cheesecake that is light, tart, and the PERFECT companion to the brownie. The chocolate cream on top has a whipped consistency and also works REALLY well, while the pearls add a nice crunch. Inside The hearts on top were white chocolate, but this doesn’t taste like your average white chocolate — our reporter isn’t a fan of white chocolate but thought this tasted better than what you normally get with decorative pieces. If you’d like to try this beautiful snack yourself, you can grab it at BoardWalk deli for a limited time for $5.29. We’ll be reviewing even MORE Valentine’s Day treats, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 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! 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Valentine’s Day flavors? Let us know in the comments! The post If You Only Try ONE of Disney World's New Treats, Make It This One first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has changed A LOT over the past three years. Disney World has seen some things these past three years Since Disney World’s reopening after its historic closure, we’ve seen limited capacity come and go, park pass reservations get introduced, entertainment slowly coming back, and other changes. Recently, Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, outlined NEW changes coming to the parks. However, he also mentioned that these changes may not “address everyone’s feedback.” So what kind of changes could he be talking about? Well, we know there are a few things Disney World fans still have questions about, and a LOT of changes those fans would still like to see. So let’s outline them here. Park Hopping Freedom When park hopping returned to Disney World, it became way more limited. Before, you could park hop at any time of the day. Now, though, you cannot park hop until after 2PM. Disneyland DID get a bit more park hopping flexibility — guests will soon be able to hop at 11AM instead of 1PM there. Guests can’t park hop in Disney World until 2PM. Disney World, though, hasn’t changed its park hopping policy, and many guests would like to be able to do away with the park hopping restrictions. Here’s everything you wanted to know about park hopping at Disney World Return of the Dining Plan Disney World fans are ADAMANT about the Disney Dining Plan, and many are disappointed that it has not yet returned. Disney DID promise its return way back in 2021, but the company has been mum about it ever since. The dining plan allowed guests to basically pre-pay for their Disney dining, which many found to be convenient and more helpful for their budgeting purposes. Appetizers at Trattoria al Forno Disney DID announce a Dining Card Promo that is similar to the Dining Plan promos the company used to offer to Disney World guests. However, it’s not QUITE the same, and guests can’t just buy the dining card outright like they could the dining plan. How Disney’s NEW Dining Promo Card Clues Us in to the Future of the Dining Plan Completion Date of EPCOT Transformation If you’ve been to EPCOT over the past few years, you’ll know it’s a HUGE mess of construction walls, requiring guests to take the long way around the front of the park to get to just about anything. That’s because EPCOT is undergoing a massive transformation, which included the expansion of the France Pavilion and the addition of the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction, and SO much more. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind But the transformation is STILL underway. Currently, there’s construction going on for the Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction (set to open in late 2023). Plus there’s construction going on for SO much more that we’re still waiting to see, like Dreamer’s Point with a new Walt Disney statue, CommuniCore Hall, and Communicore Plaza Festival Area (set to open in late 2023)! EPCOT Construction There’s a LOT to still be done, according to the initial announcements about the transformation, but at this point, we just want to know when the whole thing will be done. The front of EPCOT just feels like a series of construction walls. Here’s EVERYTHING announced for the EPCOT transformation Annual Passes To Go On Sale Again Disney World still has an Annual Passholder program, but if you aren’t already a Passholder, you’re out of luck. MOST Annual Passholder sales have been on hold since 2021, and Disney World has not yet announced as when they will become available again. Annual Passholder Card Right now, only Florida residents can buy a pass — the Disney Pixie Dust Pass, and it has block-out dates and ONLY allows admission on weekends. However, existing passholders can currently renew their passes (and even choose a new level of pass, if they want), so we guess that’s something. Here’s what you want to know about the Disney World Annual Passholder Program Return of Parking Trams To All 4 Parks Okay, so this one is a head-scratcher for many Disney World guests, especially those who drive to the parks. Parking trams have finally returned to Magic Kingdom (at the Ticket and Transportation Center) and Animal Kingdom. They have NOT yet returned to the EPCOT or Hollywood Studios parking lots, though. Parking trams at the Ticket and Transportation Center If you’ve ever driven to a Disney park, you know how HUGE those parking lots are, and many guests’ feet are suffering from walking so far to those cars in those two parks. Disney promised ALL parking trams would return by the end of 2022, but here we are in early 2023 and only two parks have trams in their lots. Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Parking In Disney World Room Credit For Refusing Housekeeping Back in the day, Disney World guests could refuse housekeeping and receive a credit on their hotel room bill. However, Disney World’s housekeeping has gone through a lot of changes, too. For starters, daily housekeeping hasn’t even returned to ALL Disney World hotels, and the housekeeping is generally minimal (mainly it’s just emptying trash and re-stocking room supplies). Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort However, some deluxe resorts are back to full daily housekeeping services. Here are the hotels now receiving daily housekeeping “Hey, Disney!” In ALL Hotel Rooms Disney previously announced that its new “Hey, Disney!” Alexa devices would be installed in Disney World and Disneyland hotel rooms in 2022. However, only ONE hotel, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, has installed the devices. Hey, Disney! So we’re still waiting on an update for the devices to be installed at other hotels at both Disney World and Disneyland. However, Amazon did announce that the “Hey, Disney!” devices would soon be available for purchase for our homes soon. Will we have them in our own homes before they roll out to Disney hotels? How To Disable the ‘Hey, Disney!’ Alexa Device in Your Disney World Hotel Room Minnie Vans Providing Airport Service Disney World’s Minnie Vans are a unique form of transportation that can take you all around Disney World, and at one time, could even take you to and from Orlando International Airport. Minnie Van service returned in 2022, but the airport service is still not available. Minnie Van With Magical Express being discontinued, it seems strange to some that Minnie Vans wouldn’t take advantage of that and be available to transport guests to and from the airport again. Everything You Want to Know About Walt Disney World’s Minnie Vans Reopening of the OTHER Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques There are a total of THREE Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique salons in Disney World, where kids can go to be transformed into their favorite Disney princess, Encanto character, knight, and more. However, only ONE location has reopened over the past three years — the location in Magic Kingdom. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Magic Kingdom The other two Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations are still closed — that includes the location in Disney Springs AND the location in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. See Photos From Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique’s Reopening in Magic Kingdom The Return of Room Service Before Disney World’s closure, you could get room service at many Disney World hotels (mostly deluxe resorts, but Coronado Springs also offered it). Now? If you want to get food at a hotel delivered to your room at most hotels, you’ll have to Mobile Order, pick it up, and deliver it yourself. Wilderness Lodge Room Service in 2011 The only hotel currently offering room service is the Grand Floridian, so many resort guests would love to see it return to other hotels, too. Finding late-night dining is already tricky in Disney World, but room service was often delivered until the early morning hours. Here are your current options for late-night dining in Disney World So yes, we did get some positive changes recently at Disney World, including free overnight self-parking at hotels for guests, more flexibility in park hopping for Annual Passholders, and more, there are still plenty of other changes that haven’t yet been addressed. We’ll continue to cover any and all changes in Disney World, though, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 changes would YOU like to see in Disney World in 2023? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Changes Disney World Fans are STILL Waiting For first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Black History Month has kicked off in Disneyland with Celebrate Soulfully! We’ve had some epic treats at Jolly Holiday! Celebrate Soulfully brings new merchandise, new characters, new entertainment, AND new food (the most important thing, right?) to the resort. So we’re headed over to one of our FAVORITE spots to grab a new treat, and, y’all, it’s a Peach Cobbler…DONUT. Yes, you read that right. Disney has put that Southern classic dessert peach cobbler ON A DONUT. So the Peach Cobbler Donut is a vanilla-dipped donut filled with peach compote and topped with a Mickey-shaped cinnamon sugar puff. We’re going to quote Uncle Jesse here, and say “Have mercy!” It’s shaped like Mickey Okay, so how does this thing taste? Well, the donut was fresh and cakey. The frosting had a sweet vanilla taste. The compote in the middle tasted fresh, too — almost as if they just stuffed fresh peaches into the center of the donut. YUMMY The cinnamon puff had a flakey texture but the cinnamon didn’t overwhelm the other flavors. That, combined with the cinnamon crumbs, just made this donut something we’ll be getting AGAIN AND AGAIN, at least while it lasts (it’s a limited-time snack, and that is a shame!). That’s a perfect donut! This thing is EPIC. If you want to try this out for yourself, you can find it at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland for $7.49. We’re also not done trying out all the Celebrate Soulfully snacks (and the Valentine’s Day snacks), so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more reviews. Here’s Why You May Want to Avoid Disneyland on March 8th 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 Would you try this donut? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney Put a Unique Twist on a Classic Dessert (and We're OBSESSED) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all Valentine’s Day fans — we’ve got another treat for you! Beaches and Cream To-Go Window There are TONS of new treats all around the parks that are being released for the upcoming holiday, and we’re on a mission to try a BUNCH. We headed over to Beaches and Cream Soda Shop to grab their newest milkshake for the season! The Strawberry Minnie Milk Shake can be yours for $15. The high price tag gives you a strawberry milkshake with strawberry purée, red sprinkles, and a Minnie Mouse cupcake in a souvenir Beaches and Cream mug. First of all, this treat is just gorgeous to look at and it SCREAMS Valentine’s Day. It’s so pretty! Overall, we really enjoyed this simple treat! The strawberry milkshake was delicious and the strawberry chunks in it added a great texture. The milkshake The cupcake is a simple, Disney vanilla cupcake, but it was moist and fresh, so we have no complaints. An adorable cupcake! We would have loved to have a few more strawberries mixed into the milkshake, and the only thing that saves this price tag is getting to keep the souvenir cup. Also, this is pretty shareable, so if you split it, the price tag is more justifiable! We’re no strangers to these over-the-top milkshakes from Beaches & Cream, and we’re fans of this strawberry version! Very moist! If you’re a fan of simple treats and you love strawberries, this is a great choice! If you’re looking for something with more complex flavors, we suggest trying the Almond Cheesecake Heart or some of the treats you can find around the resort for Black History Month. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and reviews! Check out the new version of this Disney treat and tell us if YOU think it got BETTER or WORSE! 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! Would you grab this new milkshake? Tell us in the comments below! The post As If We Needed ANOTHER Reason to Visit Beaches & Cream in Disney World... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is — and almost always will be — under construction, but Walt Disney wanted that for his parks, so we wouldn’t have it any other way. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort We’re getting ready to see a new ride open, we’re excited about a new restaurant coming soon, and we’re keeping an eye on the Disney Vacation Club Villas, as well as other construction, at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. So let’s see what things look like over there now. During our last update, we noticed some cranes around the construction site, along with some other equipment. Well, the site is looking even BUSIER now. It looks like construction is about to ramp up! There’s even a concrete truck on site now. Lots more going on now A TON of new beams have also arrived on the site! Beams Also, part of a foundation seems to have been laid! Is this for a walkway? Or part of the building? Or something else? I guess we’ll find out eventually! What’s going on here? Here’s another look at that. Another view In other news, our last update mentioned that the slide over at the Lava Pool was closed for refurbishment. Well, that slide is now officially open again! The slide is open! In the lobby, we got a look at the new rugs! It’s so colorful and really brightens up the already gorgeous lobby. So that’s the latest update on all the construction going on at the Polynesian — we’ll continue to keep an eye on progress and let you know what we see, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 booking a DVC stay at these new villas when they open? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Important Updates From Disney's Polynesian Village Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sit down, we’re about to unravel one of the weirdest and most CONFUSING things going on in the Disney parks right now. Magic Kingdom If there’s something Disney loves to do, it’s celebrate. They celebrate just about anything and everything — holidays, months dedicated to certain events or groups (like Earth Month or Black History Month), character birthdays, movie anniversaries, and SO. MUCH. MORE. But when those anniversaries and celebrations collide, it can become a confusing mess. That might be what some of you are experiencing right NOW. Right now, you may have noticed that Disney seems to be simultaneously celebrating a 100th Anniversary, 50th Anniversary, and 25th anniversary. Why is there 100th Anniversary merchandise, when the 50th Anniversary celebration is still going on in Disney World, and on top of that, there’s 25th Anniversary merchandise being released in the parks? What year is it? Are we in the Twilight Zone?! Slow down, take a breath — we’ve got you covered. Let’s break down what’s happening. 100th Anniversary merchandise First — the 100th Anniversary. In 2023, Disney is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. So this is not tied to the anniversary of any of Disney’s theme parks, but rather is a celebration of the fact that the Walt Disney Company itself was founded 100 years ago — in 1923. This is a HUGE anniversary for the Company as a whole and is being celebrated in Disneyland with new fireworks shows, treats, and more, at Disney World mainly through the release of merchandise, and in other places too (with a special 100th Anniversary exhibit and more). Plus, you can get tons of 100th Anniversary merchandise online too. Hello Gorgeous! So again, remember that this is a celebration that spans various parks but is not focused on the parks themselves — instead, it is focused on the Walt Disney Company as a whole, its start in 1923, and its 100 years of animation and “wonder.” This has been referred to as a year-long celebration — note that it began in January of 2023. See our FULL PAGE on the 100th Anniversary (and ALL the ways you can celebrate!) here! Next — the 50th Anniversary. The 50th Anniversary is tied to the celebration of a specific park/resort — Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom and select other spots in Walt Disney World opened on October 1st, 1971. 2021 marked the 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom’s opening and the opening of the Walt Disney World Resort as a whole (though there wasn’t all that much available back in 1971!). If the 50th Anniversary technically happened in 2021, why is it still going on now?! Good question — it’s because, as we mentioned above, Disney reeeeaaaallllly likes to celebrate. Though the celebration began in October of 2021, it was planned as an 18-month extravaganza, so it’s still going on now and won’t end until March 31st, 2023. 50th Anniversary Grand Finale Ears The majority of this celebration is in Disney World, which makes sense since Disney World is the one celebrating 50 years of being open. You’ll find special, limited-time treats, 50th Anniversary merchandise, 50th Anniversary statues (which interact with MagicBand+), and more all to celebrate the special occasion. And you can find tons of 50th Anniversary items online too! Chip ‘n Dale 50th Statue Confusingly, some 50th Anniversary merchandise has also popped up in Disneyland (because Disney just loves to celebrate EVERYWHERE!), but know that the 50th is a celebration specific to Disney World’s opening in 1971 (not anything related to Disneyland or the Company as a whole). See our FULL PAGE on the 50th Anniversary of Disney World here! Finally, we reach that weird 25th Anniversary merchandise you may have seen in Disney World. Wait…if 2021 was Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, wasn’t the 25th Anniversary a while ago? Like over 25 years ago?! Yes…allow us to explain. WDW 25th Anniversary Mug Disney World (Magic Kingdom and a few other spots) opened in 1971. That meant that the Resort celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 1996, and celebrate it did. That anniversary is what brought the iconic (both famous and infamous) Birthday Cake Castle design to Disney World. So what on earth is 25th Anniversary merchandise doing in Disney World right now? Well, look closely at the keychain below. Notice anything? There’s a 50th Anniversary design on the top left of the item! That’s right — they’re stacking anniversaries within anniversaries, like an anniversary inception! 25th Anniversary merchandise TOO?! Basically, during the 50th Anniversary Disney released a line of merchandise called The Vault Collection. This celebrates 50 years of magic at Disney World with retro-themed items, some of which have designs that are right out of the archives. The collection is meant to take you back in time through Disney World’s history. And part of that history includes…you guessed it, the 25th Anniversary. Basically, Disney knows how popular and controversial the Birthday Cake Castle is, and what better way to celebrate Disney World’s history than throwing it back to some of its most…umm…iconic moments! Plus, it gives them the chance to release other 25th Anniversary designs (not necessarily super specific to the Cake Castle) and satisfy all of those nostalgic fans out there. Main Street Cinema So…let’s go over the basics: 100th Anniversary — Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company’s formation in 1923 (celebrations are across the parks and in other spots too) 50th Anniversary — Celebrates Walt Disney World’s opening in 1971 (mainly in Disney World but you can find items online and in Disneyland too) 25th Anniversary — Celebrates Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary by releasing nostalgic, vintage-inspired 25th Anniversary items, giving folks a chance to celebrate a big part of Disney World’s history And there you have it! Now, just tack on the 25th Anniversary of Titanic, the 20th anniversary of Finding Nemo, the 25th Anniversary of Mulan, and MORE and you’ve got a look at just how many big events Disney will be celebrating in 2023 (and beyond). How will YOU be celebrating? Click here to see how YOU can celebrate the 100th Anniversary Planning a Trip to Disney World? 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Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise? ©Disney There’s just SO much to do on a Disney Cruise. You can meet a ton of characters, eat some AMAZING food, explore themed settings, take fun excursions, eat MORE amazing food (yes, we’re all about the food), and more. Some special events also take place aboard ships, and two of these events will be returning for 2024 cruises! The Pixar Day at Sea JUST debuted on the Disney Fantasy in January 2023, but it’s coming back in 2024. Guests on select cruises will get a day-long celebration to hang out with their favorite Pixar characters, enjoy some Pixar-themed entertainment, and even eat Pixar-themed food. There’s a breakfast with Woody and all his friends, a fun pool party, and a Pixar Pals Celebration dance party to end the day. ©Disney Pixar Day at Sea will be offered on the following seven-night Caribbean cruises on the Disney Fantasy sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida: Departing Jan. 6, Jan. 20, Feb. 3, Feb. 17, and March 2, 2024, the eastern Caribbean itinerary includes Tortola, St. Thomas, and Castaway Cay Departing Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, and Feb. 24, 2024, the western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. ©Disney The Marvel Day at Sea is also returning in 2024! This one-day celebration is ALL about Marvel, and will include everyone’s favorite superheroes, like the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America Sam Wilson, Mighty Thor, Black Panther Shuri, Okoye, Scarlet Witch, and more! There will be a deck show with more than 30 characters, family game shows, special youth activities, and more! Marvel Day at Sea Marvel Day at Sea is being offered on 10 five-night Caribbean cruises sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Departing Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, and March 3, 2024, the western Caribbean itinerary includes George Town, Grand Cayman, and Castaway Cay. Departing Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, and March 8, 2024, the western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico, and Castaway Cay. So if you want to celebrate all things Pixar or all things Marvel, you can start booking those cruises now! If you want to know more about Disney Cruise Line, we’ve got a guide for you right here. The Disney Wish Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! We’re Ranking The Best Disney Cruise Ships For 2023 What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise during a special event? Let us know what it was like in the comments! The post Why You'll Want to Book a 2024 Disney Cruise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is Celebrating Soulfully all month long for Black History Month! Soul Cupcake There are tons of new eats around the parks that we’ve been trying, and the month isn’t even close to being over yet. If you’re a big coffee fan, here’s why you need to head to Disney Springs sometime this month! For the whole month of February, you can visit the Joffrey’s location at The Landing in Disney Springs to grab a cup of their Jazzy Java Flavored Coffee! You can also choose to add a special Soul-themed ripple on select drinks. This is a limited-time offer, so you’ll want to make sure you head to this location sooner rather than later! We love Joffrey’s! While you’re in Disney Springs, don’t miss this other Celebrate Soulfully snack you NEED to grab, as well as all the new merchandise we’ve seen. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! See where you can get Thin Mint donuts in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 planning to grab this coffee? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Coffee Art in Disney World? Yes, Please! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to planning a Disney World vacation, there is a lot of fun, and, dare we say, even magical experiences for you and your family to look forward to. Spaceship Earth There is a whole community of people who love visiting Disney World and cherish all of the joy that it brings. Shoot, we are card-carrying, Disney-loving, vacation-planning members of that community — ok, there aren’t really cards, but if there were, we’d have ’em! But just because we love Disney (with a capital L) doesn’t mean we always keep those rose-colored glasses on. We like to keep things positive around here, but we also like to be informative and helpful, offering up the truth as we see it, to help you plan your best Disney World trip. And sometimes, those cold hard facts can be hard to hear, but even harder to face if you aren’t prepared for them! So, let’s set aside those rose-colored glasses for a minute and explore some of the harsh truths you may face during your next Disney World vacation, and some ways you can prepare for them. Disney World is almost always crowded Once upon a time, in a land pre-COVID, back when there were “Extra Magic Hours” and “FastPass” or even “FastPass+,” there were gaps of time referred to as the “Slow Season.” Those were blips in memory, they actually DID happen, but unfortunately, just don’t happen as frequently or as long as they used to. Every now and then, we’ll experience a day in the parks with a slight lull in the crowds, but spans of time that used to the the “Slow Season” (typically January after the holidays, and September/October when school resumed) just don’t hit the same way they used to. Line starts WAY back here One of the big outcomes on this side of COVID is how much more accessible it is to do things remotely. Adults can work remotely, and kids can do school remotely, so those peak seasons when school was out aren’t the only times families can travel. Which is bittersweet. It means that now, families have more flexibility to plan to visit parks when they want to visit, rather than being restricted to a school or work calendar. But it also means that times that guests used to be able to count on lower crowds has become a mythical legend of the past. EPCOT Crowds Disney also incentivizes travelers with special events to entice them to travel during some of the “non-peak” times, like extended EPCOT Festivals, After Hours Events, Holiday Parties, and even runDisney events that fill the calendar in what used to be those slower times. So, Disney World is pretty much always crowded all of the time. Check out our Month By Month Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation. It’s complicated It’s almost impossible to visit WDW nowadays without planning your trip really far in advance. Dining reservations open 60 days out, so if you’re looking for a hard-to-get reservation like Cinderella’s Royal Table (especially during the super busy times), you’ll want to be making that on the 60-day mark. Skipper Canteen And dining reservations aren’t the only things you’ll need to plan for. Park tickets aren’t the only things you’ll need to get into the parks, you’ll also need a Park Pass Reservation. Park Pass Reservations essentially reserve your spot in the parks on the days you plan to visit. So, yep, when you buy your tickets six months, a year, or even longer before your trip, you’ll need to remember to book your Park Pass Reservation — and that means deciding super far in advance what days you want to be in which parks! Now, you can always modify those reservations if availability allows it, but that adds another layer of planning to your travel agenda. Who wants a Cobb Salad? Getting to and from the airport isn’t as straightforward as it used to be, either. Back in the days of yore, Disney’s Magical Express was your one-stop shop for airport transportation. Now that the Magical Express has retired, you’ll have to figure out if you want to use Mears Connect, Sunshine Flyer, taxis, rideshares, car rentals, or even a limo service to get you to your hotel. Mears Connect Bus And then, once you make it to the parks, you have to navigate through the new technology that structures the park experience these days. That means you’ll need a black belt in the My Disney Experience App and all of its features including: Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, Mobile Order, and Virtual Queues/Boarding Passes. In fact, some of these are so nuanced that we actually recommend you start your Disney Tech degree before your leave home, so you’re not trying to learn on the go, and some decisions can come with pricey consequences, so you’ll want to be well-versed in your options. But not to worry, we’ve oodles of posts and videos to help you . DFB Video: The ULTIMATE Guide to Genie+ in Disney World It’s HUGE Once you get on property things don’t necessarily get easier! Disney World is HUGE, so it’s gonna take some strategic planning to get anywhere on property – you’ll want to keep that in mind if you’re traveling to a dining reservation and give yourself plenty of time to get there if you’re using Disney transportation or you can always take advantage of their internal Lyft service the Minnie Vans (super helpful if you’re going from resort to resort), but it can be pretty pricey. Disney Bus Not only does Disney Transportation just take some extra time, but you’ll also have to factor in where you’re staying. If you’re staying at a large, sprawling resort that has its own internal bus loop (like Fort Wilderness, Coronado Springs, or Saratoga Springs) or a resort that might share its bus route with another resort (like All-Star Resorts or Swan & Dolphin), those extra stops add to the commute time. Caribbean Beach Resort And beyond just the time it take to get around the Disney resort, you’ll also have to plan for the wear and tear it can take you, physically. It’s a LOT of walking, folks. You’re walking from your room to the bus stop (or your car), from the bus stop (or car) to the main gates (and across big parking lots), then all throughout the parks, from attraction to attraction, snack kiosk to snack kiosk, lounge to lounge. And if you’re a park commando and want to get the biggest bang for your park admission dollar, then you’re doing that from about 7AM until 11PM or LATER! That’s a lot of time on the ol’ tootsies! What Shoes Should You Wear in Disney World? Our Readers Share Their Thoughts! It’s expensive Brace yourself, visiting Disney World (or any Disney park) is expensive. It starts out with some big keystone purchases, like your park tickets, your hotel accommodations, and transportation to/from/around Orlando. And then there’s the other stuff you know you’ll have to budget for, like meals and souvenirs, not small-ticket items, either. Grand Floridian But you can forecast for those expenses, it’s some of the little things that slowly (or quickly!) add up to be big expenses. Things like parking fees and tolls (if you’re driving), tipping at meals, for housekeeping, or valet. Genie+ can seem reasonable when you see the individual prices listed, but when you multiply that across your whole travel party per day — woo-wee, that number gets big! The same for those Individual Lightning Lanes, should you choose to partake. Updated Price And then there are those extras that seem to just sell themselves, like After Hour Events, Holiday Parties, EPCOT Festival extras, special tours or VIP Events. You’re in Disney, you’ve already spent this much, what’s a little more? That whole “in for a penny, in for a pound” concept has blown many a Disney vacation budget. And all with the justification of “well, it’s vacation, after all” or “who knows when we’ll back, so let’s live it up.” And then you get the bill at the end of your trip or after you’ve gotten home to realize how easily that pixie dust led you down the rabbit hole of a spending free-for-all. How to Do Disney World on a Budget in 2023 The weather isn’t perfect Soggy shoes after a pop-up thunderstorm are not magical. It will rain, and you will get wet – Florida thunderstorms happen ALL the time, and you can pretty much count on one a day throughout the summer. We always carry ponchos or small umbrellas, just in case! If you do forget one – all of the stores at Disney World keep those items by the register (they’ll only have them displayed if it’s currently raining, though). And an extra bummer in addition to your soggy shoes — those outdoor coasters, like Slinky Dog Dash, Test Track, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, all close down in the rain and lightning. And how disappointing is it when you’ve waited in line, perhaps even for a while, for an attraction you’re excitedly looking forward to, only to hear over the speakers that it is closing due to rain and you’ll have to vacate your spot in line and try again later? Rainy Day Cavalcade If it’s not raining, it’s probably still hot and humid because it is Florida, after all. And that heat is no joke. Even if you’re from a warm location, there’s something mystical about the combination of heat and humidity in Orlando that can just suck the very joy out of your soul. Is it an exaggeration to call it soul-crushing heat? Perhaps, but we’re standing by it. Don’t let this underestimation derail your trip. Be equipped with cooling towels, personal fans, and sunscreen and plan to take midday breaks an stay hydrated to make sure you can still have some Disney fun, even if the pavement is hotter than the surface of the sun. 8 Things You’ll Regret Not Having With You When It Rains In Disney World There will be melt-downs, and some people will be terrible Just because you’re in the most magical place on earth doesn’t mean that your family and other guests will be magical 100% of the time. We seem to notice it more at Disney World. Is it because some people behave worse at Disney than anywhere else? Probably not, but what we witness and experience is weighed against our expectations. Disney is coined as the most magical place on earth, so the expectation is that everything will be, well, magical. And when it isn’t, that disappointment hits a little harder than it might under other circumstances. And then you combine those weighted expectations with the knowledge of how much you’ve paid for this trip (which isn’t just money, but also time), and those combined factors can make disappointments feel that much more devastating. It’s Captain Hook! And let’s not forget how stimulating Disney World is! Bright colors, cheery music, high-energy guests, and performers all around you! It’s exciting! It’s stimulating! It’s exhausting! If you don’t check in with yourself and with your travel party on how folks are doing, you could be walking right into meltdown territory before you even know it. So, stick to sleep schedules as much as you can. Make sure you’re wearing tried-and-true comfortable clothes (not just the new matching Disney outfits Aunt Susan said everyone had to wear for pictures) to keep you comfortable during your vacation. Hydrate. Often. And make sure you’re taking those breaks BEFORE meltdowns happen, yep, we suggest preventative breaks! Don’t act like Cruella in the parks! And let’s take a moment to do a general PSA (Public Service Announcement) about courtesy. You paid a lot for your Disney vacation, but so did everyone else who is in the parks with you. When things go wrong, the Cast Members will do everything they can to help you or provide you with reasonable options within their means to provide. So, help them help you, by being understanding and courteous. And, in general, just be self-aware and considerate. You may be exhausted and just wanna sprawl out and take a nap at a table at a quick service restaurant, but then that means that someone else might not be able to sit down with their family for a meal. You might really want to dip your cooling towel in the icy bins at snack kiosks that hold cold beverages, but then someone else is going to have your sweat residue on their bottle of water. The moral of the story is to think about how your behavior may impact others around you, and as the Disney website says, “be the magic you want to see in the world.” Important WARNING Added to Disney World Website Disney is tracking you & tricking you to spend more money MagicBands and MagicBand+ have RFID tech in them, which produces some pretty great things for you (ride photos and interacting with 50th Golden Statues), but it also allows WDW to access all of your plans and purchases. MagicBand, MagicBand+, Disney Genie, and My Disney Experience are all great tools to help you have an immersive, customized, and interactive experience in the parks. They are amazing synchronized technology that perform harmoniously together to enhance your vacation experience. 50th Anniversary Partners MagicBand+ But let’s not forget that Disney is a business, not a charity. They have shareholders they have to report to, revenue goals they have to hit, and strategic business goals they have to hit. This technology is a fun vacation tool, but it is also a strong marketing tool. The more you interact with these tools, the more data you give Disney about yourself. What you do in the parks, the souvenirs you buy, the restaurants you eat at (and what you order), when you get to the parks, when you get back to your resort, and how many times you’ve played the DuckTales Scavenger Hunt in EPCOT. Scanning in! And, let’s not forget Disney Genie. This handy-dandy tool to help you save time in the parks isn’t 100% altruistic. You plug in your interests into the device, and Disney comes back with a recommendation on what you should do next. Based on our location and your interest, Disney Genie may make a suggestion that takes you by one of the most popular shops in the park in an attempt to lure you in for souvenir shopping. Or perhaps route your path by a restaurant around meal time to put the suggestion in our path that you should probably eat there. It’s all very subtle, but the cues are there, because while Disney has you in the parks, they definitely want you to spend more money. ©Disney All of that data is fed into the Disney marketing machine, and they’ve perfected the art of getting you to spend more money. They drop you off in gift shops after a ride and simplify the act of making a purchase by loading your money onto your wrist. It’s good to be aware of some of the ways Disney tries to get you to spend more because some things might be worth it for you but just stay aware and set a budget ahead of time. A great way to set a budget for your kids or even for snacks in the parks is to load some money onto a gift card. How Disney World Tricks You Into Spending MORE Money Well, Disney World sure has squeezed a whole lot of updates and changes into the past year+. But, that’s why we’re always bringing you the most up-to-date information and translating them into the best ways to make the most of your trip! Check out our video below to see more information about how Disney World has gotten even harder. By the way, are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Are you planning a Disney World vacation right now? Don’t Visit Disney World in 2023 without THIS — Click Here to Learn More! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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. The post 7 Harsh Truths About Your Upcoming Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re like us, you’re always looking at ways to save money, especially on those trips to Disney World. Disney World can be expensive We’ve told you a bit about budgeting for those trips, but one thing that seems to be getting more expensive every day is airfare. However, being a member of an airline rewards club could potentially earn you free flights, and now there’s a way to get that free flight for LESS points or miles. If you’re a Delta SkyMiles member, you might want to look into applying for the Delta SkyMiles American Express Card. Why? Because you can earn free flights for LESS — Delta is now offering 15% off award travel booked with miles for select flights. ©Delta This includes Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards as long as the travel is booked with miles directly through Delta on the airline’s website or app. Delta is also offering a promo for additional miles through March 29th. Card holders can earn anywhere from 70,000 to 100,000 miles, depending on which Delta SkyMiles American Express card they have. ©Delta If you’re not currently a Delta SkyMiles American Express card holder, you can apply on Delta’s official website. We’ll also keep an eye out for other travel deals that can help you spend LESS on your next Disney World vacation, so stay tuned to DFB for more. When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Southwest Airlines Fell Apart: Here’s What They’re Doing to FIX It 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 Delta SkyMiles American Express card member? How has the SkyMiles program worked out for you? Let us know in the comments. The post There's a New Way to Save on Your Next Flight to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is such a magical place for so many reasons — the views, the nostalgia, and of course, the food! However, for many of us, the most exciting part of Disney — like any other theme park — are the rides and attractions! Mine Train! Lots of new and exciting things are coming to Disney in 2023, and we know many of you are planning your trip around those opening dates. However, be careful, because there’s something else you should be wary of when planning your trip. Like anywhere else, Disney closes numerous rides and attractions throughout the parks for routine maintenance and upkeep — so that park visitors like us can be safe and enjoy the rides the same way we did when they were brand new. There are several ride and attraction closures happening in 2023, and we’ve listed them all out for you! While most of them are expected to open again some time this year, just make sure you’re aware of those dates when planning so that you aren’t disappointed when you arrive. The good news is, many of these closures will be easy to avoid depending on when you’re planning a park visit. Magic Kingdom Attraction Closures Although Magic Kingdom doesn’t have many planned closures for 2023, it does have one of the longest planned closures. Splash Mountain As many of you already know, Splash Mountain permanently closed on January 23rd, 2023. Although we were sad to say goodbye, the same flume-type ride is currently being reimagined to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is set to open in late 2024! Splash Mountain Enchanted Tales With Belle Enchanted Tales With Belle has been closed since 2020, when the park shut down for health-related concerns regarding COVID-19. However, this immersive retelling of Beauty and the Beast is set to re-open on February 9th, 2023. We can’t wait! Enchanted Tales with Belle Hollywood Studios Attraction Closures Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster This fan-favorite thrill ride is set to close on February 20th, 2023. This is only for routine maintenance and upkeep, though, so don’t fret! You can rock along with Aerosmith again sometime this summer — re-opening date to be announced. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster For The First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration This popular interactive show closed January 9th, 2023 and is set to re-open again on January 28th, 2023. As long as you’re visiting after the end of January, you’re all set to sing your heart out with Elsa and the rest of the Frozen gang. Frozen Sing-Along Voyage Of The Little Mermaid This live show featuring special effects, music, and characters from The Little Mermaid is an attraction that never made a return after park-closures in 2020. There is still no re-opening date set in place. However, if you’d like to meet Ariel and Prince Eric, you can find them in Ariel’s Grotto in Magic Kingdom! Ariel’s Grotto in Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attraction Closures Kali River Rapids This water ride can leave you SOAKED — and it isn’t out of the ordinary for this one to close. Typically, these water rides have planned seasonal refurbishments — and this is one of those situations. Kali River Rapids closed on January 9th but should open again in mid-March — just in time for spring! Try not to get wet! Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Typhoon Lagoon closed on November 13th, 2022 and does not yet have a re-opening date. As of right now, Blizzard Beach is open with new refurbishments, so that’s a great alternative if the water parks are a must-do on your Disney vacation. Typhoon Lagoon Disney’s Skyliner Okay, so, this one isn’t really a ride — but we love it so much we’ll count it as one! The Skyliner underwent routine maintenance on January 22nd but is set to re-open on January 29th. A short and sweet closure — but can cause some inconveniences, especially if you’re staying at any of the resorts with Skyliner access. If you’re staying at Caribbean Beach Resort, Pop Century, Riviera, or Art of Animation, be mindful of this closure! Disney World’s Skyliner There ya have it! Those are all of the 2023 attractions closures happening at Disney World — that we know of. Here at DFB we keep an eye out for things like this, so make sure to follow along for news and updates regarding all things Disney World and Disneyland! Just like the attractions sometimes close, the resort pools do too! There’s a full list of Disney World pool closures that you can check out by clicking the link below. Click here to see 2023 Disney World Pool Closures 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 Disney ride do you think needs a refurbishment? Let us know in the comments! The post Every Disney World Ride Closure in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Will you be in Disney World next week? Tower of Terror in Hollywood Studios There’s a LOT going on. Not only will you be able to catch the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, but you’ll also get to indulge in some Celebrate Soulfully foods and nom on some Valentine’s Day treats. However, before you go, be sure you know the park hours and park pass availability — we’re going to go over all that right here! Magic Kingdom Park Hours On February 5th-7th and 9-11th Magic Kingdom will be open from 9-11PM. On February 8th, the park will be open from 8AM-10PM. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours are on February 7th from 11PM-1AM. EPCOT Park Hours The park hours for EPCOT are from 9AM-9PM on February 5th-11th. ©Disney Guests can enjoy Extended Evening Hours on February 6th from 9-11PM. Hollywood Studios Park Hours At Hollywood Studios, park hours are from 8:30AM-9PM on February 5th-11th. ©Disney Remember if you’re a Disney World hotel guest, you can enter the parks 30 minutes before the official opening time with Early Theme Park Entry. Animal Kingdom Park Hours Park hours for Animal Kingdom are from 8AM-7PM on February 5th, 10th, and 11th. Hours are from 9AM-7PM on February 6th-9th. ©Disney Now let’s take a look at park pass availability for all four parks. Park Pass Reservation Availability Park pass reservation availability is dependent on if you have theme park tickets, are a Disney World hotel guest, or if you’re an Annual Passholder. For visitors with Theme Park Tickets, all four parks are available from February 5th-11th. ©Disney All four parks are also available for those staying in Select Resort Hotels from February 5th-11th. ©Disney Disney World uses a different calendar to track park pass availability for Annual Passholders. For the IncrediPass, park passes are available for all four parks from February 5th-11th. ©Disney The same is true for those with the Sorcerer Pass — all four parks are available from February 5th-11th. ©Disney The Pirate Pass also has availability for all four parks from February 5th-11th. ©Disney Those with the Pixie Dust Pass have availability for all four parks on February 6th-10th, but February 5th and 11th are blockout dates. ©Disney That’s everything you need to know about next week’s park hours and park pass availability in Disney World. If you ARE visiting Disney World next week, though, make sure you make those park pass reservations as soon as you can! We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 in Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Why Next Week Might Be The BEST Time To Visit Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you own any Disney games? Do you like board games? Disney board games can be great gifts for friends or family, and playing them can be a great way of reminding you of Disney magic when you’re away from the parks. Disney just announced that a new board game will be on the market starting in the fall of this year! On February 1st, innovative board game publisher Libellud announced their first collaboration with Disney on a game called Dixit Disney. This new standalone game in the Dixit universe is based on the beloved characters from Disney and Pixar films. ©Libellud This is a “simple and lighthearted game of storytelling, interpretation, and guesswork.” A series of cards featuring Disney-themed photos will be revealed to the player, who must use the “enigmatic statement centered on one of the revealed cards” to find the correct image and earn points. Board Games Galore! There are 84 cards in the game, which took 2 years to complete. In addition to the cards, the game also includes: 6 Wooden, Disney-shaped meeples 6 Voting dials Game board Plastic tray Rulebook The game is meant for 3-6 players who are 8 and up. Each game should last around 30 minutes. We don’t have an official release date for this game yet, but be sure to stay tuned to DFB and we’ll keep you updated! These are ALL of the Disney board games you can currently buy at Target! 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you plan on buying this game? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at a Brand New Disney Board Game! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article