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Shades of Green has announced their Savings in September Special for 2023. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 1 – 10, 15 – 17, & 22 – 30 September 2023 These dates and discount amount can change, see why Rates Category 1 guests $138.55 per night stay […] The post Shades of Green Savings in September Special 2023 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Creativity, culture, and art come together through the CreativeSoul Doll Collection collaboration, inspired by Disney Princess. Learn the story behind these dolls from the founders themselves, and discover how to get your own starting today. View the full article

When it comes to Disney World hotels, there’s a reason many guests claim Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort as their favorite. That’s due to a multitude of factors like the resort’s Hawaiian theming, the newly renovated Moana rooms, and the smell (seriously, it SMELLS SO GOOD IN THERE). Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort But another reason guests love the Polynesian is the food — because there is some GREAT eating here. For those who have never dined at the Polynesian, though, we’re going to break down ALL the food options there and give you some tips on what to eat! Barefoot Pool Bar Okay, so we’re going to start with the bars at the Polynesian because this hotel has SOME of the best bars on Disney property. If you happen to spend some time at the Lava Pool, you’ll probably be visiting the Barefoot Pool Bar — in fact, we suggest you make it a point to visit this tiki hut-inspired bar! Barefoot Pool Bar Sure, maybe we’re a little biased because one of our cocktail hacks ended up on the menu here, so yes, we’ll recommend you order The Voyager (which we called a spiked kakamora float when we first requested it) if you get a chance (trust us on this one!). It’s made with a mix of Parrot Bay coconut rum, pineapple juice, piña colada mix, and blue curaçao. The Voyager However, this little bar also packs some delicious food (and we’ll point out here that you can use Mobile Order, too!). The Black Pepper Parmesan Chicken Wings, which are tossed in Fresh Garden Herb Dressing, are delicious. But we can also recommend the Fried Wonton Chips, which are served with Spicy Duck Sauce. Fried Wonton Chips Now that’s some good snacking! Read our full review of the food at Barefoot Pool Bar Oasis Bar & Grill If you’re spending time at the Oasis Pool, you can also give the Oasis Pool Bar and Grill a try. You’ll find some DELICIOUS Polynesian-inspired food, as well as some great drinks. Yes, Disney World has some of the best pool bars in the world! This one might not be in a tiki hut, but it’s also well worth a visit. Oasis Bar and Grill First up, the drinks here are top-notch. You can get a Frozen Margarita with Dole Whip Lime, for example, and who would turn down a boozy Dole Whip drink? Certainly not us! But we’re also fans of the Cucumber and Mint Vojito, made with Ketel One Botanical Cucumber and Mint Vodka, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar topped with Soda Water. This is THE drink you want on a hot day. Cucumber and Mint Vojito The food here is also great. This is another location where you can get the Black Pepper-Parmesan Chicken Wings and Fried Wonton Chips. The Teriyaki-Glazed Angus Chuck Burger is a solid burger. It’s made with Angus Chuck Burger, topped with Pork Belly, Grilled Pineapple, and teriyaki sauce. You can also choose a side of either Fries or a Green Cabbage Slaw. Teriyaki-Glazed Angus Chuck Burger This burger could be one of Disney World’s best-kept secrets, so be sure to try it out! Read a review of Oasis Bar’s food! Tambu Lounge So you’re not feeling like hitting the pool bar but want a relaxing South Seas-inspired place to chill out for a while. You’ll find Tambu Lounge in the waiting area for ‘Ohana (we’ll get to that in a bit) — and yes, this is a great place to pick up a drink before dining at ‘Ohana. Tambu Lounge! You can sip on the delicious Lapu Lapu here, made with Plantation Original Dark Rum and Tropical Fruit Juices served in a fresh Pineapple topped with Gosling’s 151 Rum. There are also plenty of other tropical-inspired cocktails available, like the Polynesian Mai Tai, made with Plantation Original Dark Rum, Bacardí Superior Rum, Bols Orange Curaçao, Lime Juice, Orgeat (Almond), and Pure Cane Sugar. Lapu Lapu You’ll also find some appetizers available here, including a California Roll, Pot Stickers, Big Kahuna’s Hot Wings, and Kaikane’s Barbecued Pork Ribs. Kaikane’s Barbecue Pork Ribs At one point, you could order that amazing ‘Ohana Bread Pudding here, but it’s no longer on the menu. Read a Tambu Lounge review! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Okay, so there is probably no bar in Disney World as popular as Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, which is the “happy hideaway” of Trader Sam, who you may know, thanks to Jungle Cruise. This bar is an entire EXPERIENCE with interactive special effects and wacky bartender antics. The Cast Members here WILL entertain you. If you do manage to get a spot in this bar, take time to look at all the artifacts, pictures, souvenirs, and other decor. Even the lighting fixtures are unique. This is Disney theming at its best. Lots of unique details This is also where you can get those sought-after collectible souvenir tiki glasses. The drink list is HUGE, with special cocktails you won’t find anywhere else in Disney World. Guest favorites include the Krakatoa Punch, made with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Pyrat XO Reserve Rum, Orgeat (Almond), Sam’s Gorilla Grog, and Hibiscus Grenadine… Krakatoa Punch …and the Uh-Oa, made with Plantation Original Dark Rum, Bacardi Superior Rum, Orange, Passion Fruit, Guava, Pineapple, and Grapefruit Juices, Falernum, Cinnamon, and fresh Lime Juice. Recommended for Two or more Guests. Uh-Oa! But it’s not just impressive drinks you can find here. There’s also some REALLY good food! We LOVE the Thai Chicken Flatbread, with bacon and peanut sauce on it — it’s one of the more delicious flatbreads we’ve found in Disney World. Be sure to also order the Kalua Pork Tacos. Thai Chicken Flatbread from Trader Sam’s Here’s the thing, though, Trader Sam’s does NOT take reservations, so the lines to get in can get long — be sure to read up on how the virtual line system works. So your best bet is to go early. Also, it’s good to note that after 8PM — this location is ADULTS ONLY, which means only those guests over 21 and up are allowed in. Here’s a recent review of Trader Sam’s Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace If you don’t want to wait in line to get into Trader Sam’s, you can just hit up the Tiki Terrace. It’s a relaxed outdoor lounge OUTSIDE Trader Sam’s with live music and an outdoor waterfall. It may not have the same atmosphere as Trader Sam’s, but you’ll get the same wacky service from Cast Members. Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Also, you can order most of the same food and drinks that Trader Sam’s offers on its menu, so this is a great alternative for those who just don’t want to wait. Read a review! Capt. Cook’s Okay, it’s on to quick service restaurants and Capt. Cook’s is where you can get that counter service experience, but it will still come with all the Polynesian’s tropical vibes. This is also a Mobile Order location, although seating is available if you want to enjoy that feeling of an island getaway. Capt. Cook’s You can get the Disney staple, Mickey waffles, here for breakfast, but this is also where you can grab that world famous Tonga Toast (Banana-stuffed Sourdough Bread, Battered, Deep-fried, and Dusted with Cinnamon-Sugar served with Bacon or Sausage) if you can’t get into Kona Cafe (more on that later, too). Tonga Toast from Capt. Cook’s For lunch and dinner, we’re just going to tell you to get the Pulled Pork Nachos topped with Cheese, Spicy Mayonnaise, Pico de Gallo, and Pineapple Salsa. Trust us — you’ll want this for ALL your Disney World dinners once you taste it. Pulled Pork Nachos This is also where you can get the Refillable Mugs, as well as where you can refill them with your favorite soft drink, tea, or coffee. Here’s our review of those nachos! Kona Island You’ll find Kona Island right next door to Kona Cafe. It’s a little spot that offers up a nice variety of specialty coffee drinks, as well as pastries. In other words, it’s a great spot to grab a quick breakfast. However, you’ll find things in its bakery case you won’t find anywhere else, like the Banana Macadamia Nut Loaf, and yes, CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON. Need we say more? Candied bacon! During lunch and dinner, you can grab some sushi from here, too! There’s a little bit of seating here, too, which will put you overlooking the Polynesian’s lush gardens. Here’s our most recent Kona Island review Pineapple Lanai If you love all things Dole Whip, you’d be doing yourself a disservice by not visiting Pineapple Lanai, which has one of the best selections of Dole Whip snacks in all of Disney World! It’s basically just a window where you order up these delicious treats, but that’s all you need, right? Pineapple Lanai Sure, you could get just a regular pineapple Dole Whip, but each day brings other unique Dole Whip flavors, too! Also, hint, get the Dole Whip with Rum Floater. Yep, more boozy Dole Whip! You never know what kind of delicious Dole Whip concoctions will show up here, but if you see a specialty float or Dole Whip on the menu, grab it! It won’t disappoint. Here’s a review of one of those specialty floats Kona Cafe Alright, it’s time to talk about table service restaurants, and the two at the Polynesian are OUTSTANDING, as well as guest favorites. First up, we’ve got Kona Cafe, the ORIGINAL spot where you could get that Tonga Toast for breakfast (which is worth making the advance dining reservation alone). This spot also recently got a remodel and has a very island, tropical, and Moana-inspired feel to it now. Kona Cafe Okay, so you know about the Tonga Toast for breakfast, but what about dinner? Well, the menu is MASSIVE and includes a variety of sushi rolls, several poke’ bowls, great steak and chicken entrees, and more. But save room for dessert because you can also get the Pineapple-Coconut Bread Pudding, which is VERY similar to the ‘Ohana bread pudding. Bread Pudding!!!! That being said, if you can’t get a reservation at ‘Ohana, you might have an easier time finding a reservation here — it’s a great alternative! Read our most recent review of breakfast at Kona Cafe ‘Ohana Even if you’ve never been to Disney World, if you’ve read anything about dining in Disney World, you’ve probably seen ‘Ohana mentioned many times. It’s a guest-favorite restaurant in Disney World (and has been for a very long time). This glassed-in restaurant has a huge cooking fire in the center, which is where meats are grilled. Inside ‘Ohana If you have dinner at JUST the right time, you can enjoy the Magic Kingdom fireworks outside the glass windows — the restaurant pipes the music in so you can experience the fireworks WHILE YOU EAT. Breakfast is a character dining experience where you can meetLilo, Stitch, Mickey, and other Disney pals, while food is served family-style. Expect to eat fresh Pineapple-Coconut Breakfast Bread, as well as a Breakfast Skillet with scrambled eggs, sausage links, Mickey-shaped waffles, and more. Breakfast at ‘Ohana Dinner is also served family-style, and includes Signature ‘Ohana Bread with Honey Butter, as well as fan-favorites like the Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings, Pork Dumplings Tossed In Garlic-Chili Sauce, and the ‘Ohana Dinner Skillet with Wood-fire Grilled Teriyaki Beef, Spicy Peel-n-Eat Shrimp, Grilled Chicken with Polynesian-inspired Chimichurri Sauce, ‘Ohana Noodles, Roasted Broccolini. Note: those noodles are SO beloved that there was a panic when they disappeared from the menu in 2021. Wings, Noodles, Dumplings, and Broccolini at ‘Ohana However, as we previously mentioned, most guests come here for that ‘Ohana Bread Pudding, with is served À la mode with Homemade Caramel Sauce. This is a DISNEY staple, folks, and if you’ve never had it, you’re missing out. ‘Ohana Bread Pudding! Note that ‘Ohana is VERY popular, so you’ll need to make those advance dining reservations as soon as you can (60 days from the first day of your trip). It’s one of those restaurants you SHOULD leave the parks for. Here’s a recent ‘Ohana review Whew — that’s a LOT of dining options for just one hotel, but that’s what makes Disney’s Polynesian Resort so popular. Even if you’re NOT staying there, it’s worth a visit just for the food alone. With the hotel being right on the Monorail, it’s easy to get to from Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, too! With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! 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 ever dined at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? What’s your favorite restaurant there? Let us know in the comments! The post The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The Year of the Rabbit is upon us and cast members at Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort “hopped” into the New Year celebration! Hong Kong Disneyland Chinese New Year is a time for family gathering and reunion. At Hong Kong Disneyland we started the party with a special milestone: for the first time […]View the full article

February has brought a LOT of new things to Disney World. Celebrate Soulfully This month marks Black History Month and kicks off Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully, which will bring new merchandise, special events, and new food, to the resort! So we’re heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try one of these new food items! Meet the Creole Smoked Sausage Sandwich, which is a smoked andouille sausage on a roll with piccadilly relish and stewed black-eyed peas. That sounds SO good, doesn’t it? Well… It was delicious! The sweet flavor of the relish paired perfectly with the smoked sausage. Although there was a generous portion of relish, it wasn’t overwhelming, and even had sweet peppers inside! This looks delicious! The sausage was a bit spicy, but delicious. It was also perfectly cooked — very tender and juicy! Perfection! The black eyed peas were hearty, with bits of pork, onion, and tomato. We could have eaten an entire meal made of just these if we’re being honest! Black eyed peas We really enjoyed this sandwich and would recommend it to anyone feeling adventurous with trying new foods, especially if you like smoked sausage! If you’re not a fan of relish or black eyed peas, though, you might wanna sit this one out. You’ll be able to grab this for yourself at Flame Tree Barbecue for $12.79. 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! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! See MORE Celebrate Soulfully Snacks Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! 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 visiting Disney World soon to try out some of these snacks? Let us know what you’re looking forward to eating in the comments! The post REVIEW: Come With Us To Try a SMOKY New Snack in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is Disney keeping a SECRET? Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland According to a casting call on Disney’s Career and Auditions website, one attraction at a Disney park is going to CHANGE soon. Here’s what we know so far about the update! Disney is currently looking for singers, dancers, and actors for a “New limited-run musical at the Hyperion Theatre [at] Disneyland Resort.” The casting call doesn’t specify which musical will be playing at the theatre. ©Disney In the description for the roles, Disney states that the new show will be “an exciting new Broadway-caliber theatrical production.” It will be available for a “limited time” inside the Hyperion Theatre. Hyperion Theatre Although Disney didn’t specify the characters that actors will be playing, you can see a list of the type of actors they’re planning to cast. One role is for 3 women who “are a fun, energetic, and musical sisterhood that acts as the occasional ‘Greek Chorus.'” Could we be seeing a Hercules production soon? That Chorus could be the Muses from Hercules, but keep in mind that a Greek Chorus is a general theatrical device that could be used in any performance. It’s just another word for a set of performers who comment on the actions and drama in the play. ©Disney Other performers include a female who is “brave, resourceful, and intelligent” with “a strong English accent”; a “young man coming into his greatness”; a male who is “decisive, capable, principled, and has a wry sense of humor” and “leads others with attitude and swagger”; and a “noble, loyal, idealistic, and romantic do-gooder, who does not give up easily.” Hyperion Theater We’ll be watching for updates from Disney to learn more about this new show, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here to find out how Encanto is coming to Disney World in a NEW way! 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 What do you think the new show will be? Let us know in the comments. The post Major CHANGE Coming to a Disney Attraction Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Being a Magic Key Holder in Disneyland comes with some perks. ©Disney Not only do Magic Key Holders access to an exclusive dining spot at Disney California Adventure, but they can also get exclusive merchandise, discounts on food and merchandise, and more. Speaking of which, an EXCLUSIVE souvenir is now available to Magic Key holders and it’s something you won’t want to miss! For a limited time, Magic Key Holders can purchase the Magic Key Ear Hat Bowl with certain food items at Disney California Adventure! Would You Get One? You can get a Mickey Ear Hat bowl while ordering the following items at California Adventure: the Chocolate Brownie Sundae at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream and the Bacon Cheeseburger Loaded Fries at Smokejumpers Grill. ©Disney To get the bowl, Magic Key Holders must present their Magic Key pass. Note that these are only available until supplies last. You’ll also need a park pass reservation to get into California Adventure to purchase. So if you’re looking to get your hands on the bowl, HURRY! Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Briar Patch Tee Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! We’ll let you know about other offerings for Magic Key Holders, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Here Are The NEWEST PERKS Announced for Disneyland Magic Key Holders Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be picking up the Magic Key Ear Hat Bowl? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland Magic Key Holders Can Get an EXCLUSIVE New Souvenir! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe we’re already a whole MONTH into 2023?! A brand-new map If you haven’t already started planning your Disney World vacation for this year, what are you waiting for? It’s going to be a BIG year in the parks with new rides, restaurants, and more coming soon. And, you can enjoy it all thanks to these Disney World hotel and ticket discounts you might find in February and beyond! U.S. Military Member Discounts Ticket Offers You can save BIG on tickets to Disney World if you’re a member of the US Military! Tom Sawyer Island To qualify, you must be an active or retired member of the US Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can choose between a 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket (formerly the Disney Military Promotional Ticket). Spouses of Military Service Members can also qualify for this deal upon presentation of a valid and active military I.D. Mad Tea Party Check out the 5-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket With the Park Hopper Option: $369 plus tax With the Park Hopper Plus Option: $399 plus tax And here’s the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket With the Park Hopper Option: $349 plus tax With the Park Hopper Plus Option: $379 plus tax Welcome to Disney World! But the military savings don’t stop there! Specially Priced Hotel Rates US Military members can also get a discounted rate at select Disney Resort hotels throughout 2023. This deal is available at select Disney World hotels for stays between 1 to 14 nights from January 1st, 2023 to December 15th, 2023. Yacht Club For additional details on resort availability, booking options, and dates, and to have other questions answered call (407) 939-7830. Get More Details on Military Hotel Savings Here Annual Passholder Discounts Specially Priced Hotel Rates On most Sunday through Thursday nights from now to February 28th, 2023, and most nights March 1st to April 30th, 2023, Annual Passholders can save up to 25% off regular room rates at Disney World Resort Hotels. An Annual Passholder ticket Annual Passholders can also save up to 30% off stays at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort! Read more here. Florida Resident Discounts Ticket Offers There are some Florida Resident ticket discounts available in Disney World as well! Hall of Presidents Save up to 40% on 4-day tickets and 30% on 3-day tickets compared to the non-Florida Resident price. There are also Park Hopper savings available, too! Read More About the Florida Resident Ticket Deal Here Florida residents can also take advantage of a deal to purchase a 2-Day Weekday Theme Park ticket for $175 (plus tax). Want a ticket for 3 or 4 days? That will be available at a discount, too, as long as it’s for a weekday. EPCOT Tickets will be good for travel from now through April 27th — though there are blockout dates, so make sure you check those out before purchasing. Read About the Florida Resident Weekday Magic Deal Here Specially Priced Hotel Rates Florida Residents can get specially priced hotel rates in early 2023 in addition to ticket savings! Disney’s Grand Floridian On most Sunday through Thursday nights from now to February 28th, 2023, and most nights from March 1st to April 30th, 2023, Florida Residents can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney World Resort hotels! Read More About This Florida Resident Deal Here Plus, Florida Residents can save up to 30% off stays at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Read more here! Other Special Offers Guests can save up to $100 per night on an upcoming Disney World trip with a room-and-ticket package at select resorts — the exact savings will depend on just how many nights you stay and where you stay. The deal applies for the following dates: Most Sunday through Thursday nights now through February 28th, 2023 Most nights March 1st, 2023 through March 30th, 2023 Disney’s Riviera Resort Space is limited for this deal, so try to book your stay as soon as possible to take advantage of these savings! Read More About This Special Hotel Offer Here Disney Visa Cardmembers can also save up to 25% on Disney hotel stays in early 2023! The offer is valid for select Disney World Resort hotels for stays on certain nights from now through April 30th, 2023, and you must use your Disney Visa Card when booking in order to use the discount. 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Read More About the Disney Visa Hotel Deal Here And, if you book a minimum 4-night stay at a Disney World Resort with at least 4-days of tickets, you could be eligible to get a Dining Promo Card. The offer applies to trips booked for arrival dates between June 25th, 2023, and September 14th, 2023, and is good for up to a $750 Dining Promo Card (and potentially MORE). You can find ALL the details HERE. Breakfast at ‘Ohana We’ve got a great resource to help you SAVE 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! Get the DFB Guide today! We highly recommend our friends over at Small World Vacations for all your Disney travel planning needs! They can help you plan and stay up to date on the latest information, deals, discounts, etc. to make sure that your vacation planning goes smoothly. 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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 are you most looking forward to on your next Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out ALL the Hotel and Ticket Deals Around Disney World in February first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready to check out a NEW snack in Disney World? Hollywood Studios There are tons of new treats and snacks at the parks for Black History Month, and we’re trying out a whole bunch of them. We’ve already had a fantastic cake, some amazing comfort food, and a beautifully CHEESY lunch. Come with us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try another new dish that puts a unique spin on a classic theme park food! We’re heading to the Dockside Diner right on the edge of Echo Lake to try out the South African Hot Dog! Dockside Diner This hot dog is a South African boerie topped with sweet and spicy chakalaka relish on a brioche bun served with house-made chips. You can get it now for $12.99. South African Hot Dog with house-made chips So this was a BIG hit for us. The relish on top was sweet and tangy and paired really well with the sausage, which had a lot of herbs and spices. We weren’t 100% sure what those spices are, but we got hints of coriander, cloves, and maybe even allspice. Whatever they were, they were PERFECT. South African Hot Dog For those worrying about spiciness, we didn’t think this was TOO spicy, although those who have an aversion to spicy foods might still want to steer clear. The textures were okay, but we kinda’ wish the dog itself were a little juicier. We also thought the bun was a little dry, but it held up great for the hot dog. A peek inside The chips were basic, but they were homemade, so they’re pretty good chips. If you want to try the new hot dog, you can head to Dockside Diner and get it now through February 28th for $12.29. And don’t forget that this restaurant has Mobile Order available so that you can skip the line when getting your lunch! Dockside Diner Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to see ALL the new eats in Disney World for Celebrate Soulfully. 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 try this new snack? Let us know in the comments! The post A Little Sweet, a Little Spicy, This New Snack Has It ALL in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one thing we like to do here at Disney Food Blog, it’s eat. Would You Grab This? And if there’s one thing we like to eat, it’s Disney desserts! Luckily, there is NO shortage of exciting new snacks to try in Disney World, so come with us to try a NEW sweet treat from a Disney Resort hotel. We found a NEW dessert over at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and it is the perfect mix of two fan-favorite desserts. The Banana Pudding Cheesecake is brand new and it’s calling our name. Let’s go try it! How is it? This twist on two classic desserts is a banana cheesecake with vanilla pudding, vanilla wafer crust, and a brûléed banana. How delicious does this look?! When we got this treat, we couldn’t help but notice how adorable it looked. And that little Mickey vanilla wafer? Forget about it! But what does it taste like? Banana pudding cheesecake This dessert was simply a delight! The cheesecake was soft and creamy, with a light banana flavor — nothing too strong or too sweet. The crust was buttery and crumbly, and the Mickey wafter was such a cute touch. The caramelized banana added a nuttiness to the whole dessert, and we really didn’t find much to complain about here. A MUST-TRY! If we did have to complain about one thing, it’s that there just wasn’t enough! We wanted more, and probably could have eaten about twelve of these little things. If you want to try the Banana Pudding Cheesecake for yourself, you can grab it for $6.49. Happy eating! If you’re looking for more fun new desserts to try, we’ve got you covered — there are a TON of new treats coming out and we’re trying them all. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here for more snack reviews! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying the Banana Pudding Cheesecake? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Banana. Pudding. Cheesecake in Disney World. Need We Say More? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re back again with another Celebrate Soulfully snack review! Regal Eagle Smokehouse We’ve been running around the parks on a mission to try all the new snacks introduced for this Black History Month event. While we’ve already crossed lots off our list, now we’re headed over to EPCOT to grab one we’re really excited about — the Tiana Banana Pudding! You can grab the Tiana Banana Pudding at Regal Eagle Smokehouse at the American Adventure pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase. Right now there is no date for when this treat will disappear, but it’s a limited-time item, so you’ll want to be quick to get it (note that the Banana Pudding is available year-round at Regal Eagle, so you could still get this treat later on, it just won’t have the Tiana decoration). Most of the Celebrate Soulfully eats are around ’til the end of February, so that’s a good bet for this one as well. You can grab this treat for $5.29. Tiana Banana Pudding The Tiana Banana Pudding includes layers of banana-flavored pudding, wafers, and bananas with a whipped cream topping, caramel drizzle, and a Tiana white chocolate medallion. Tasty! This is basically the exact same pudding that’s always been at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, just with some extra Princess Tiana decoration. Princess Tiana We thought this treat was delicious! The flavors were nice and strong without being overwhelming, and the bananas inside seemed very fresh. Great banana flavor The whipped cream on top was light and fluffy and complemented the heavier pudding very well. Find it at Regal Eagle Banana can be a controversial flavor — some people love it and others hate it — so you have to be on the banana bandwagon if you’re going to enjoy this. It’s very banana-forward! Here’s a bite! If you’re looking for a light and sweet treat in EPCOT, this pudding is for you! However, if you’d prefer a more chocolate-y dessert or one that has richer, heavier flavors, you’ll want to look elsewhere. There are tons of great options at the various Festival of the Arts food booths right now — check out our Best of the Fest list to see what you’d like to try! EPCOT Festival of the Arts If you’re heading elsewhere in Disney World as well, don’t forget to check out some of the delicious snacks over at the resorts, and be sure to make a stop in Disney Springs, too! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest snack reviews. Check out ALL the Celebrate Soulfully snacks you can grab this month right here! 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 treat? Tell us in the comments below! The post A Classic EPCOT Treat Just Got a Princess-Themed Upgrade! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is constantly coming out with new snacks for us to try! Disney Springs There are so many great restaurants in Disney Springs to try out, and we know we have to revisit them when new snacks are released (not that we’re complaining!). We recently found new cupcakes in Disney Springs, but now there’s a new poutine we just HAD to try! You can grab the new Jamaican Jerk Chicken Frites at The Daily Poutine for $10.49! This is made up of sweet ‘n’ hot jerk marinated chicken, pineapple salsa, scotch bonnet aïoli, and fries. Jamaican Jerk Chicken Frites We loved how the heat and salsa complimented the taste of the marinated chicken — it’s really flavorful. We also like that this isn’t a HUGE portion size, but still large enough to be a small meal! Great flavors! We will warn you, though: if you’re not a fan of spicy food, this one might be a little too hot for you. So keep that in mind before ordering. This was surprisingly spicy thanks to that scotch bonnet pepper aioli! If all else fails, you can get a classic poutine here, too. It’s a little spicy, though This item is available from February 1st-28th for Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully event. We’re trying all the new snacks coming out for the event this month, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! See ALL the new treats coming for Celebrate Soulfully here! 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 try this new snack? Tell us in the comments below! The post Can You Handle the HEAT in Disney’s New Snack? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Genie+ is CHANGING. On-ride Photo for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The paid FastPass+ replacement service is key to skipping the lines throughout Disney World and it has evolved since it was first released. Genie+ selections can now be modified, just what is available through Genie+ vs. Individual Lightning Lanes has changed over the past few months, and new attractions are sometimes added to the service. But soon, an important perk will be added to the Genie+ service. Here’s what you need to know. Genie+ 101 A quick Genie+ 101. The Disney Genie service technically consists of 3 services, all housed within the My Disney Experience app: FREE Disney Genie — This is a FREE trip-planning service that’ll create a customized park itinerary for you based on your interests. You’ll select items and tell the Genie what types of things you want to do or like, and then Genie will tell you where to go throughout the day, making suggestions and refreshing the itinerary to be “optimized” as things change. ©Disney Disney Genie+ — This is a PAID service that essentially replaced FastPass+. You’ll pay a single price per person per day to access Genie+. With the service, you’ll look at available ride return times, and select the ride/return time you want. When your return time arrives, you’ll hop in the ride’s Lightning Lane (the old FastPass+ lane) to skip the standby wait. You can continue to make 1 Genie+ selection at a time throughout the day (generally, there is a 120-minute rule to consider). Genie+ prices change depending on the day (we’ve seen them range from $15 to $29). You can start buying Genie+ at midnight of the day of your trip, and the first selection can be made at 7AM. ©Disney Individual Lightning Lane — While most Disney World rides are available through Genie+, select (very popular) rides are only available through Individual Lightning Lane. That means you will NOT be able to skip the standby lines for these rides by buying Genie+. Instead, to skip the standby lines (virtual queue if applicable) at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Avatar Flight of Passage you need to buy an Individual Lightning Lane for the ride you want. You can only buy 2 Individual Lightning Lanes (per person) per day. Prices on these vary depending on the park, day, and ride. If you buy an Individual Lightning Lane, you’ll be able to use the Lightning Lane once for that ride. Disney World Hotel Guests (and guests at select other hotels) can make their Individual Lightning Lane purchases at 7AM, all other guests have to wait until the park opens. ©Disney Whew. We know that planning a Disney World trip is A LOT. And this Genie+ thing can be so confusing – which is why we bring you posts like this so often But we’ve also put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you all of the info you need, all in one place! Use code WDW2023 for 25% off our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. Worksheets to help you plan are inside! Those are the basics, now let’s get to the change. The BIG Change Disney has announced that beginning “in the next few months,” guests who buy Disney Genie+ will also get FREE digital PhotoPass downloads for attraction photos taken on the day of their purchase. Let’s break this down. If you buy Genie+ you will NOT get digital downloads of all of your PhotoPass photos. Instead, you’ll ONLY get digital downloads of the ATTRACTION photos taken that day. ©Disney And keep in mind that you won’t get free downloads of ALL attraction photos throughout your trip. Instead, you’ll only get those free downloads for the attraction photos taken on the DAY you buy Genie+ (remember you don’t need to buy Genie+ for every day of your trip, you are free to buy it only on the days you want it). An exact launch date is set to be revealed at a later time — all we know so far is that the change will take place at some point within the next few months. Keep in mind that Disney PhotoPass terms and conditions, and the PhotoPass expiration policy do apply. Haunted Mansion On-ride Photo ©Disney Attraction photos are taken at more than a dozen of Disney’s popular rides, so you might be wondering “just WHAT ride photos will I get for FREE if I buy Genie+?” Good question! On-Ride Photos Here’s a complete list of the Disney World rides that offer on-ride photos: Magic Kingdom Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Haunted Mansion Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Pirates of the Caribbean Space Mountain Animal Kingdom DINOSAUR Expedition Everest Hollywood Studios Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Slinky Dog Dash EPCOT Frozen Ever After Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Test Track How Do On-Ride Photos Work? Okay, so you’ll soon get downloads of your on-ride photos for FREE if you buy Genie+, but how do you make sure you even get those on-ride photos linked to your account? There are some important things you’ll want to do. MagicBand If you’ll be using a MagicBand throughout your visit, then your MagicBand will be key to collecting your on-ride photos. Several rides use on-ride RFID technology to automatically link your on-ride photo to your account, thanks to your MagicBand! At some rides, you might exit and see a photo preview wall. At those attractions, tap your MagicBand to the appropriate spots to link the photos to your account. Attraction photo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios BUT before going on the rides with your MagicBand, make sure you’ve linked your MagicBand to your My Disney Experience account, have properly set up your My Disney Experience account in the app, and have your park ticket/Genie+ purchase properly set up. You’ll want to make sure it’s all linked to you! And if you’ll be using a MagicBand+, remember to charge it. While your MagicBand+ will still function like an original MagicBand even if it has no battery left (allowing you to scan into the parks, etc.), some of the more interactive features of MagicBand+ won’t work until it is charged, so it’s best to keep it charged just to be safe! No MagicBand? No Problem What if you won’t be using a MagicBand? No worries! You can actually utilize your mobile device to get the attraction photos. What you’ll want to do is use Magic Mobile, a service that basically transforms your phone into a MagicBand (in some ways). At some attractions, you may find a sign like the one below, notifying you to check your mobile settings you link the PhotoPass photo to your account. Frozen Ever After Ride Photos Basically, what you want to do is set up your Magic Mobile pass — we’ve got a step-by-step guide here. Before getting on the ride, make sure to sign into your My Disney Experience app. Keep your mobile device out of any kind of low power mode when on the ride. Make sure you’re using a mobile device that has Bluetooth technology ENABLED for the My Disney Experience app. On rides where the photos are automatically linked, this should get you the photos you need. On rides where there is a photo preview wall, you can tap your mobile device with a Disney MagicMobile pass to link it to your account. PhotoPass Area Turned Off Just keep in mind that while MagicMobile can be very helpful and you can even use it to link your park ticket to your Apple Watch, your Apple Watch CANNOT be used to automatically link ride photos and videos. Note that Disney also says for attractions with photo preview walls, you can tap your park admission card to link those photos. There are lots of things to scan in Disney World now! And that’s the basics of PhotoPass, on-ride photos, and the upcoming Genie+ update. Again, the launch date of that Genie+ PhotoPass perk has not yet been revealed, so for now you’ll have to buy those on-ride photos either by buying a Memory Maker package or buying them individually. For more about PhotoPass in general and Memory Maker, click here. And stay tuned for ALL the latest Disney news. Click here to see how Bob Iger could CHANGE Genie+ 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 Are you a fan of Genie+? Tell us in the comments. The post ALL the On-Ride Photos You Can Get for FREE with Genie+ in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One fan-favorite Disney World treat just got a seasonal update, and we’re heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check it out! Toy Story Land Over at Woody’s Lunch Box, you’ll find eats like grilled cheese with tomato soup, totchos (tater tot nachos), and — of course — lunch box tarts! These are basically fancy pop tarts, but somehow they’re also so much more than that. Come along with us to try the latest flavor of lunch box tart, which arrived for Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully event. As part of Celebrate Soulfully, there are new treats all over Disney World throughout February. And from February 1st through the 28th, you can find the Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart at Woody’s Lunch Box! Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios This treat is a classic lunch box tart with cinnamon-brown sugar icing, toasted marshmallows, and pecans. You can get it for $4.49. When we first got this new tart, we noticed how adorable it is! It looks delicious with marshmallows toasted to perfection. Our first thought when trying the tart was that it really reminded us of Thanksgiving. The textures were great, with a nice contrast between the gooey marshmallow, crunchy pecans, and soft cookie-like exterior. The sweet potato filling was minimal, but the flavor was still prominent, along with the cinnamon sugar that was mixed in! Tastes just like Thanksgiving! We did find this treat to be VERY sweet and we can see how the icing might be overwhelming to someone who doesn’t have the biggest sweet tooth. If you’re looking for a lighter dessert or don’t like sweet potatoes — we suggest skipping this one. On the other hand, if you have a sweet tooth and can’t get enough Thanksgiving foods, this snack is for you! Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart Be sure to visit Woody’s Lunch Box before February 28th if you want to try this new snack! Seating Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. Check out ALL the new eats at Disney World here! 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 try these new beignets in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Come Try the NEW Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart in Disney World With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are SO many new snacks in the parks this month. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Why you may ask? That’s because Disney is celebrating Black History Month with their Celebrate Soulfully event, which means new snacks, themed entertainment, and more. We headed over to Disney Yacht & Beach Club Resorts to grab the new Princess Tiana cupcake! The Tiana Praline Cupcake is a vanilla cupcake filled with pecan praline filling and topped with vanilla buttercream, with chocolate décor on top. You can grab it for $6.29. Tiana Praline Cupcake It looks super pretty, with decorations themed to Tiana’s gown from the movie The Princess and the Frog. But how does it TASTE? So pretty! The most prominent flavor in this cupcake is definitely that pecan praline filling. It’s very sweet, and it has actual pecans (so anyone with a pecan allergy will definitely need to avoid this) along with some praline-flavored cream. If you’re a fan of those flavors, you’ll definitely love this cupcake! The rest of the treat was a little bit boring, but this pop of flavor really saved it. A look at the decorations The cake part was a little bit on the dry side, although the flavor was good (albeit somewhat basic). It wasn’t too sweet on its own, which helped balance the treat with that sugary praline filling. The cake wasn’t the best The icing on top is buttercream, which our reporter prefers to the whipped icing that’s sometimes on Disney’s cupcakes. The icing was pretty tasty, although it was a little bit hardened from being kept in the fridge and didn’t have a special flavor (just vanilla). Inside the treat We wished that icing also had the pecan praline flavor or maybe another complementary flavor to make this cupcake a little more interesting. Overall, however, we thought it was a great treat with a beautiful look. Beach Club Marketplace You can grab this snack at both The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace until March 30th. Stay tuned to DFB for all our other snack reviews as we make our way around the resort! Click here to see ALL the snacks you can grab during the Celebrate Soulfully event! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this new cupcake? Tell us below! The post REVIEW: One Thing SAVED This Princess Treat in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s never fun to go back home after a magical vacation, but if we have to leave, it’s not very enjoyable to spend hours at the airport. Orlando International Airport crowds Last year, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) introduced MCO Reserve, a reservation system that allows you to check in and go through security at your selected time. MCO Reserve includes a faster, exclusive line so that you won’t be spending hours in airport security — and now, there are more opportunities to use it! MCO just announced that the hours for MCO Reserve have been extended! Previously, this exclusive line was only available between 5 AM and 11 AM, but thankfully, more hours have been added. Now, you can make your MCO Reserve security reservations between 6:30AM and 8:30PM. Just make sure to select your reservation slot at least 72 hours before your flight! You can reserve your spot at reserve.clearme.com. Your next trip through MCO will be even easier thanks to this service and our post on how to make your visit less stressful! ©Orlando International Airport We’re always looking out for ways to make your travel just a bit easier, so make sure to follow along for more Disney-related news, reviews, and updates! Click here for more travel tips! 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 used MCO Reserve before? How did it go? Let us know in the comments! The post Your Next Trip Through Orlando Airport Security Could Be LESS Stressful first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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FREE theme park tickets? You’re not dreaming, and April Fool’s Day isn’t for a couple more months. Universal Orlando Universal Orlando will sometimes offer discounts or promotions on tickets, and they’re having a huge sale right now that gives you two days of tickets FREE when you purchase a three-day ticket. Check out the details! Universal Orlando’s new offer gives guests two days FREE admission with the purchase of a three-day, two-park ticket. It’s basically five days in the parks for the price of three. Those three-day, two-park tickets start at $234.99 per adult (plus tax). Universal The offer is for residents of the U.S. and Canada. The benefits include the following: Five days of access to Universal Orlando and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Park (with purchase of a three-day base or park-to-park ticket) Valid for any five calendar days during an eight consecutive calendar day period which commences on and includes the day selected You can add access to Universal’s Volcano Bay water park for $35 more Hogwarts Castle at Universal Orlando There’s a lot going on at Universal Orlando that you can check out, including popular existing rides like Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, upcoming rides like the Villain-Con Minion Blast (debuting this summer), and seasonal events like the Mardi Gras celebration. Universal Studios Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Florida theme park news! Click here to see the surprising category where Disney World BEAT Universal. 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 visiting Universal Orlando soon? Let us know in the comments. The post SAVINGS ALERT! Get 2 Days FREE at Universal Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new places open up every day. Here’s what’s coming soon to a city near you. View the full article

February is a GREAT time to be in Disney World, as there are tons of new treats and snacks at the parks for Black History Month! Celebrate Soulfully The Celebrate Soulfully event is back this year, and we’re trying all kinds of tasty eats around the parks and hotels. We’ve already had a mind-blowing cake, some fantastic comfort food, and a beautifully CHEESY lunch. Come with us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try another new dish that promises tons of flavor! We’re heading to the ABC Commissary, which is the home of the tasty Buffalo Grilled Cheese Sandwich. But today, we’re looking for a new menu item: Gumbo! ABC Commissary This new dish is made with chicken, Andouille sausage, okra, and seasonings simmered in chicken stock served over rice. You can get it right now for $10.99. This one is super flavorful! It also has a good bit of a spicy kick to it, so be mindful of that before ordering! The chicken was cooked to perfection and was extremely tender, making it very easy to eat. It wasn’t too dry or chewy, which can sometimes happen with chicken at Disney! The chicken was cooked perfectly The balance of rice and soup was perfect, as well as the amount of vegetables. There were just enough vegetables that it wouldn’t be considered overpowering to those who don’t like them. We really enjoyed the okra and peppers in this one specifically! All the veggies! We would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a hearty, flavorful lunch in the parks, especially if you’re craving something a bit more complex than pizza or burgers. On the other hand, you might wanna skip this one if you’re not a fan of spice or salt! If you want to try the new Gumbo, you can head to ABC Commissary and get it now through February 28th. And don’t forget that ABC Commissary has Mobile Order available so that you can skip the line when getting your lunch! ABC Commissary Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to see ALL the new eats in Disney World for Celebrate Soulfully 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 try this new snack? Let us know in the comments! The post The Unique Lunch You Were NOT Expecting to Find in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are TONS of new treats at the Disney parks right now, but you don’t have to travel far to get another seasonal fan favorite! McDonald’s Happy Meal We’ve already checked out some new Disney 100th anniversary Happy Meal toys at McDonald’s, and there’s an entire collection of Loungefly bags themed to the popular fast food chain. Now, we’ve got another McDonald’s-related update! McDonald’s announced that the Shamrock Shake and OREO Shamrock McFlurry are returning to stores nation-wide! Both treats will return starting on February 20th. Shamrock Shake!! The Shamrock Shake is made with vanilla soft serve, which is blended with Shamrock Shake syrup and topped with whipped cream. It was first introduced in 1970! The OREO Shamrock McFlurry came along much later, in 2020, and is essentially the Shamrock Shake blended with crushed OREO cookies. ©McDonald’s Both treats will be available for a limited time, so hurry to a nearby McDonald’s to get yours soon! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest food news. Click here to see the ultimate bags for McDonald’s fans. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a fan of the Shamrock Shake at McDonald’s? Let us know in the comments! The post A Fan-Favorite McDonald's Treat Is Returning SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company is preparing for its annual shareholders’ meeting, where board members will vote on the next chairman. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters But, who the next chairman will be remains unclear, as Disney has been emblazoned in a proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz. Peltz (and his firm the Trian Group) has shared he believes Disney has “lost its way” and that he’s the right man to lead them back. And now, we’ve got another update ahead of the shareholders’ meeting. When Disney first announced that Mark Parker would become the new chairman of Disney’s Board of Directors, it seemed like a done deal. However, we now know that’s not exactly the case. Disney solidified its support for Parker even after Nelson Peltz and the Trian Group submitted a proxy filing for a seat on the board, and now they’ve shared exactly who they think should be removed. For context, Trian said it holds about 9.4 million Disney shares valued at approximately $1 billion. ©New York Times Nelson Peltz of Trian Partners On Thursday, the Trian Group vocalized its support of the removal of Michael Froman from Disney’s board, to be replaced by Nelson Peltz, according to CNBC. The firm shared in a statement, “Trian Group believes Mr. Froman has no experience as a public company director outside of Disney. In contrast, Nelson Peltz has served on numerous public company boards over the last several years.” Froman is the current vice chairman and president of strategic growth at Mastercard, and has served as a director on Disney’s board since 2018. He also served as U.S. Trade Representative under President Obama. ©Reuters Peltz is currently a director of Unilever PLC and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. He’s served as a director of Janus Henderson Group plc; Invesco Ltd.; The Procter & Gamble Company; Sysco Corporation; Legg Mason, Inc.; Mondelēz International, Inc.; MSG Networks Inc.; Ingersoll-Rand plc; and H. J. Heinz Company. So, it’s true that Peltz has been on a LOT of Boards of Directors in the past. ©Trian Partners Trian and Peltz have argued that Disney shareholders have lost out on value over the years from “weak corporate governance.” Peltz also says Disney is facing major problems with CEO succession, poor financial strategy (when it comes to streaming), and not enough accountability with capital allocation. Peltz feels Disney is over-earning at the theme parks in order to make up for losses in streaming, and he feels this is an irresponsible strategy. Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times But, Disney has made it abundantly clear that they do NOT want Nelson Peltz to be on the Board by saying Peltz “does not understand Disney’s business and lacks the skills and expertise to assist the Board in delivering shareholder value in a rapidly shifting media ecosystem.” We’ll be keeping an eye on this situation for updates, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! See the FULL Timeline of Disney’s Recent Legal Battles 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 do you think will happen with Disney’s board? Let us know in the comments! The post UPDATE on the Battle for Disney’s Executive Board first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We will ALWAYS talk about Disney food on this blog, and that’s a fact — it’s in our name! Nothing like a good ‘ol Mickey Premium Bar! We try all the new snacks, restaurants, menu items, you name it in the Disney parks, because, well, it’s our job. Let’s be honest though — Disney food is EXPENSIVE! We decided to ask our readers how much they spend on Disney food a day on their trips, and most of them said they spend over $100 a day! Now, if you haven’t been to Disney World in a while, that may sound like an outrageous number, but in all honestly, with the prices of Disney food and the fact that lots of vacations are family vacations, therefore there are more mouths to feed, this isn’t hard to believe. Celebration Mickey Pinata Many of our readers shared that to feed their families of 3-6 people, it was easily closer to $150-$200 a day, including bringing snacks from home/the hotel room and forgoing any table service meals. Short Rib Grilled Cheese from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Other readers shared that if they have a smaller group, or are traveling by themselves, and choose to do a table service meal, that itself can easily push them over $100 for the day. Cinderella’s Royal Table Overall, however, most guests replied and told us that it all comes down to one thing — it depends! Our readers shared that how much they spend in one day depends on some of the following reasons: The size of their group and/or the age of their group (teenagers eat more than toddlers!) Table Service vs. Quick Service meals (one day you may do two table service meals, the other you may only snack around the park) Bringing your own food into the parks Champagne Beignet from Scat Cat’s Club So what can you take away from all of this to help your vacation? Do you really need to plan on spending over $100 a day on just food? According to our readers, if you’ve got a larger group or a small group with some larger appetites and you don’t want to do some grocery shopping for your own snacks and meals, that may be the MINIMUM you’ll want to save. Shrimp Bakuli Bowl from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge However, if you’re traveling with a smaller group or are planning to grocery shop for some of your meals, you may only have to save to spend about $50-$75 a day. All in all, just like our trusty readers told us, it really depends on your group. So talk to your party while planning your trip to see how much you should plan to save. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney food news! Don’t miss these snacks in Disney World in 2023! 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! How much do YOU usually spend on food during a day at Disney? Tell us in the comments below! The post Disney Guests Spend More Than 0 Per Day on Food, According To Poll first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article