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Jambalaya? Check. Po’ Boys? Check. Beignets? Check, check, check! Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter When guests visit Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort they know they’ll find an array of Creole and Cajun dishes, snacks, and drinks. Apart from these staples, sometimes the resort has specialty dishes depending on the time of year. With February being Black History Month, Celebrate Soulfully is coming back to Disney World as the parks and resorts share special offerings as part of the celebration. At Port Orleans — French Quarter you can find a new offering at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. Here they’ll be serving up a Southern Fried Chicken Bowl, which includes crispy fried chicken thighs, candied sweet potatoes, rice, smoked collards, mac and cheese, and a corn muffin on the side. When we first heard about this, it definitely looked filling! Soul food has a long history and more often than not is cooked at home. How did this new Disney dish stand up? When our dish arrived, we noticed that it looked like we’d just been served a plate at a home-cooked meal with our family! The chicken looked delicious and the bread looked like it had been cooked to golden perfection. YUM! Look at that bread This dish was very tasty, with several elements that reminded us of a freshly-cooked meal at home. The sweet potatoes were made with cinnamon and sugar — and were sweet enough to satisfy a craving but not so sweet that they couldn’t be finished. The mac-n-cheese was super cheesy and had a strong cheddar flavor without being too overpowering. The corn muffin was sweet and almost sticky — not dry at all! The greens were cooked perfectly to where they had a bit of crunch and weren’t at all slimy. The chicken was boneless, which made it really easy to eat, and the hot honey topping wasn’t at all spicy. We think it tastes more like a barbecue sauce than hot honey. The rice served more as a filler and complemented the meal perfectly! Southern deliciousness Overall, we think this is a fantastic option for anyone seeking southern comfort foods. If you’re craving traditional southern meals, this bowl is for you! If this is something you’re used to eating at home, you might wanna skip this one. If you want to try it out for yourself, you can get the Southern Fried Chicken Bowl for $13.49 only during the month of February. This dish is actually available across multiple resorts, not just at Port Orleans, and you can check out the full list here. Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to see all of the dishes coming to Disney World in February for Celebrate Soulfully! 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. Would you try this dish? Comment your thoughts below! The post Some of the BEST Southern Food Is HIDING in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wake up and smell the roses because love is in the air! What better way to celebrate the month of love than by winning exclusive experiences to enhance the moments you share with the ones you love. With cast at the heart of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th celebration, Magic Backstage provides weekly sweepstake opportunities, […]View the full article

We all know it’s true — one of the best parts about visiting Disney is all the delicious FOOD. Contempo Cafe It seems that Disney is constantly whipping up unique and delicious new dishes — and of course, here at DFB, we truly can’t get enough. We found a NEW dish at Disney’s Contemporary Resort that we think you will LOVE. The best part is, it’s a mac-n-cheese dish — so it’s already picky-eater-approved! You can grab the Southern Baked Mac-n-Cheese from Contempo Cafe over at the Contemporary! This take on the classic dish is a Four-Cheese Baked Macaroni & Cheese inspired by Chef Savage’s grandma’s recipe. This is EXTRA cheesy because it’s got cream cheese, Gouda, and a blend of yellow cheddar, Monterey jack, and white cheddar. Yes, it’s basically a mac ‘n cheese brick. And we’re super excited about it. Mac and Cheese? Yes, please! So because of all that cheese, this is a heavier snack. It’s also a tad greasy, but in a good way, the way Grandma’s mac and cheese always is. If you order a four-cheese mac and cheese, THIS is what you should expect! Cheesy goodness If you love cheese, you’ll definitely want to try this. And since it’s at the Contemporary, it’s just a short walk or Monorail ride away from Magic Kingdom, which means it’s easy to get to even if you’re not staying at this hotel. You can grab this cheesy dish for $11.99. What do you think? Will you be trying this mac-n-cheese dish? Here at DFB, food is kind of our thing, so make sure to follow along for more food and snack reviews! Check out the BEST Magic Kingdom snacks 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! Will you be trying the Southern Baked Mac-n-Cheese? Let us know! The post There's a CHEESY New Lunch Right Outside Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pause whatever you’re doing. If you love cakes and Disney World, there’s a snack you absolutely MUST see. Sassagoula Disney often has limited-time snacks available and now is no exception. Celebrate Soulfully is Disney’s way of celebrating “soul-inspiring experiences” and it gets a particular highlight during Black History Month in February. The event has actually brought a number of new snacks to the parks and resorts, and now we’re headed to one location at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter for an EPIC cake. At Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory you can now find the Comeback Chocolate Cake! This is a slice of German-style chocolate cake with a salty pecan-coconut topping, and it’s priced at $5.99. One of our DFB team members tried this cake and when we asked them what was good about it, their response was to quite literally say “EVERYTHING.” Hello Beautiful Little Cake Now, our team member has some experience with cakes so they’ve had a LOT of good cakes in their life. Is it the best German Chocolate Cake they’ve ever had? Maybe not. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that this cake is SO, SO, SO good. In fact, they were honestly shocked at just how tasty this is! They shared that it was better than most cakes they’ve had in Disney World and better than any cupcake they’ve had here too — talk about some good cake! Delicious!! The cake is wonderfully moist (not dry like some cakes can be) and the filling was fantastic. There was a good distribution of coconut throughout and it wasn’t overly sweet (at least to us, but we could see it being a touch too sweet for those who aren’t a fan of sweeter treats). A Look From the Side Plus, it’s got some chocolate drizzled on top, along with those pecans, which make the cake even better! The portion size is also pretty good considering it’s $5.99. Truthfully, we have zero complaints about this one. If you love German Chocolate Cakes, coconut, and chocolate, the “Comeback” Cake is one you could be coming back for time and time again! YUM But be warned, you’ve only got until February 28th to try this new treat, so be sure to grab it soon. For more snack news, click here to see what SPICY treats have arrived at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, or see our list of the 23 snacks you CANNOT miss in Disney World in 2023. And stay tuned for more snack reviews! See the FULL list of Celebrate Soulfully treats you can grab this month!  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 chocolate cake? Tell us in the comments! The post OH MY. We May Have Just Found One of the BEST Cakes in All of Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As February begins, guests of Walt Disney World Resort can explore new and traditional ways to “Celebrate Soulfully” during Black History Month with a variety of experiences to celebrate, educate and honor Black heritage and culture throughout the resort.View the full article

The Walt Disney World Railroad recently reopened in Magic Kingdom after being closed for more than four years! The train! The train was forced to close so that construction could begin on TRON Lightcycle / Run, but now it is officially open for guests once again. It’s one of our favorite experiences in Magic Kingdom, especially since it takes you all around the park — giving you a prime view of other attractions, construction projects, and more. But, we think we may have figured out the exact WRONG time to take the train in Disney World! The Walt Disney World Railroad is a great way to check out all of Magic Kingdom while enjoying a leisurely ride — unless you time it wrong! We were recently enjoying our journey on the train, when we realized we made a grave mistake by hopping on it at the exact wrong time. Disney World Cast Members What was the issue, you ask? We happened to get STUCK, but not because of a ride malfunction. Instead, we were held up by the Festival of Fantasy Parade! The train has to stop at Main Street, U.S.A. to let the parade cross through backstage. The Festival of Fantasy Parade An announcement came over the train speakers informing passengers that we’d be holding for a few minutes until all the floats had the chance to pass over the tracks. Eventually, we started moving again, and all in all we were stopped for about 15 minutes total. We did get to see the tail end of the parade, though! There it is! The Festival of Fantasy Parade takes place in Magic Kingdom twice daily at 12PM and 3PM — though showtimes are always subject to change! If you don’t want to potentially get stuck on your train ride, try to avoid getting in line around these times. Don’t miss the Festival of Fantasy Parade by booking dining at the same time! We’re always looking out for the latest tips that can help make your Disney World trip the best it can be, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! BIG Changes Are Coming to Disney World in 2023 — See Them 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. Have you ever been stuck on the Disney World train? Let us know in the comments! The post The WRONG Time to Ride the Disney World Train first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If it’s been a while since you’ve been to Disney Springs, we have all of the updates for you! Disney Springs Disney World has been pretty busy lately with the closing of Splash Mountain, the upcoming changes to nighttime shows, and the upcoming grand opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run. While all of that has been focused on the parks, we can’t leave out Disney Springs! So today we’re going to catch you up on all things new happening in Disney’s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. Disney World is constantly changing and adding new merchandise, food, and entertainment, and this week is no different in Disney Springs! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney World of Disney kept us on our toes this week with these 100th Anniversary Milk chocolates for $14.99. yummy! This Winnie the Pooh Valentines Day shirt is to die for and you can grab it for $39.99. so cute! If you’re loving Valentine’s Day right now, we also found this Mickey and Minnie shirt for $39.99. Minnie and Mickey! This Powder Blue Mickey Mouse sweatshirt is also available for $54.99. How cozy! If you’re still cold, we found this Mickey and Co. throw for $59.99... We need! …or this Winnie the Pooh throw for $59.99. how cute! Continuing with the Mickey and Co theme, we found this youth sweatshirt for $34.99… Adorable! …and this water bottle for $22.99. Staying hydrated! For Little Mermaid fans, we found these youth sandals for $19.99… How tiny! …a dinglehopper hairbrush for $17.99… A necessity! …and an Ariel shirt for kids for $31.99. We love Ariel! For any princesses looking to dress up, we found plenty of princess dresses like Aurora… It’s so pink! …Tiana… Tiana! …and Belle all for $39.99. So sparkly! For our Cars fans, we found this Cars Mack Hauler for $89.99. Perfect for Cars kids! This $24.99 Loki shirt was another of our favorite items! Nice! This Blue Walt Disney World Zip-Up Hoodie was $64.99. How cool! If you’re heading to the beach, you can grab this Cars Beach Towel for $29.99... Cool! …or this Mickey Mouse beach towel for $29.99. Perfect for the beach! You can grab this Jasmine-Inspired Bedtime Set for $49.99. Silky! If you want something to stand out, you can grab this lime green Walt Disney World shirt for $29.99. It’s so bright! This Ned-B action figure is available for $34.99. “Star Wars” fans! For Alice in Wonderland fans, we found this mug, tea, and saucer set for $29.99. So cute! If you’re looking for Animal Kingdom merchandise, you can check out this phone case for $34.99... Cool! …and this magnet for $14.99. Perfect for the fridge! Finally, in World of Disney, we found this 2023 Airpods case for 19.99! Adorable! World of Disney wasn’t the only place with merchandise though! Uniqlo For merchandise Uniqlo added one of our favorite new collections all focused on Mickey Mouse! The Mickey Mouse and Friends collection has a variety of shirts and sweatshirts showcasing friends like Mickey… Mickey sweatshirt …Donald… Donald …Pluto… Mickey & Friends ..and more! You can grab each of these t-shirts for $24.90 and the sweatshirts for $39.90. Marvel Superhero Headquarters If you’re looking for something for the little heroes in your life, we also found more of the Captain America and Captain Carter shields! Although these shields aren’t new to Disney World, it is the first time we’ve seen them back out on display in a while. Shields When you’re done shopping over in Disney Springs, you might also notice some construction changes. Disney Springs Construction Updates Summer House on the Lake Progress on the newest Disney Springs dining experience is still underway! If you’re unfamiliar with Summer House on the Lake, it’s a new table service restaurant coming to Disney World sometime this year, although Disney has given no specific opening date just yet. This restaurant will feature food like pizza, pasta, wood-grilled dishes, and more. ©Summer House Concept Art Not only is this still under construction though, one Disney Springs staple is closed for refurbishment. Uno de 50 This week Uno de 50 closed in Disney Springs for a scheduled refurbishment of the store. Uno de 50 The jewelry store will be closed from January 23rd, 2023 until March 17th, 2023. If you missed our last Disney Springs update, don’t worry! You can go read it here and be sure to keep following DFB for all of your Disney-related news and updates! Learn All About BEST Disney Springs Restaurants For Kids And Toddlers 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. When is your next trip to Disney Springs? 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Some of the cast members who helped bring to life a powerful new video in the lobby of The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln recently gathered for a first look days before it debuted to guests at Disneyland park. The pre-show video tells the story of the relationship between the 16th president […]View the full article

Well, the first month of 2023 is behind us already and we’re getting ready for Valentine’s Day (and Valentine’s Day treats!). Sweetheart Sundae This month, we finally got an opening date for Roundup Rodeo BBQ, as well as the full menu, and a few other details. But we also got some updates for Disney World’s existing restaurants — so here are how those menus changed in January. Magic Kingdom The Plaza Restaurant The Marceline Mudslide has been removed from the menu at The Plaza. The Plaza Restaurant That’s the only change here, though. Here’s our most recent review of the Plaza Restaurant Be Our Guest A new champagne is now available at Be Our Guest: Krug Grande Cuvée, Champagne, France for $350. Be Our Guest Restaurant The following beverages were also added: Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, Germany — A crisp and refreshing blend of Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen beer and natural carbonated grapefruit flavor for a zesty and fizzy taste experience for $10.75 Blue Moon Belgian White Ale, Golden, CO — A wheat beer brewed with Valencia orange peel for a subtle sweetness and bright, citrus aroma for $9 Here’s our most recent review EPCOT Sommerfest Over at Sommerfest, the Souvenir Stein has been taken off the menu. Sommerfest and Biergarten So keep that in mind if you had plans to pick that up. Read a Sommerfest review Le Cellier The Slow-roasted Beef Prime Rib has been removed from the menu at Le Cellier. Le Cellier Steakhouse That’s the only change here, though. Here’s our most recent review of Le Cellier Akershus Royal Banquet There is a new item on the buffet at Akerhsus. You can now get Corn Dog Nuggets! Akershus Royal Banquet Hall That’s an item that will also be very kid-friendly. Read our recent review of Akerhsus! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano The Mama’s Cookies To Go has been removed from the Desserts part of the menu. Mama’s Cookies To Go There are no other changes here, though. Read a review of Mama Melrose’s! Dockside Diner There’s a new sweet treat at Dockside Diner: Banana Split Parfait — Chocolate Mousse, Banana Mousse, and Fresh Strawberries topped with Whipped Cream and Spiced Pineapple for $7.49. It tastes as good as it looks! So if you have a craving for banana split flavors, head on over to Dockside Diner! Read our full review PizzeRizzo The Pizza Cookie has been added to the menu at PizzeRizzo. This is similar to the Halloween Pizza Cookie we had last year — this version is a Sugar Cookie ‘Pizza’ topped with Strawberry Jam, White Chocolate, and Sprinkles for $4.29. PizzeRizzo So be sure to check that out! Read a recent review of PizzeRizzo Hollywood Scoops There are new plant-based options available at Hollywood Scoops: Chocolate Frozen Dessert (Plant-based) for $5.29 and Vanilla Frozen Dessert (Plant-based) for $5.29. Hollywood Scoops Also, Butter Pecan is no longer available. Check out a review! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tusker House Restaurant There have been some updates to the wine menu at Tusker House: ADDED: Indaba Chardonnay, Western Cape for $42 per bottle and $11 per glass ADDED: Painted Wolf Chenin Blanc, South Africa for $42 per bottle and $11 per glass Tusker House These are the only changes we saw here! Read a review of Tusker House Mahindi Mahindi has started listing all its popcorn as “plant-based,” and the prices have changed: Popcorn in a Souvenir Bucket decreased from $13 to $12.29 Popcorn Bucket Refill decreased from $2.25 to $2.19 Popcorn decreased from $5.50 to $5.19 Mahindi Popcorn Stand ADDED: Cinnamon-glazed Pecans for $5.59 ADDED: Cinnamon-glazed Almonds for $5.59 Read a review! Tiffins At Tiffins, the Corn and Sweet Potato Soup was removed from the menu. Tiffins Instead, the menu now lists Seasonal Soup. Here’s a review of Tiffins Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Maji Pool Bar You can now get a Mixed Fruit Cup (plant-based) at Maji Pool Bar for $3.99. Here are the changes under beverages: REMOVED: Budweiser ADDED: Bud Light Lager REMOVED Heineken REMOVED: Modelo Especial REMOVED: Concrete Beach Havana Lager Maji Pool Bar REMOVED: Blue Point Imperial Sunshine Blonde Ale REMOVED: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale REMOVED: Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo IPA REMOVED: Samuel Adams Seasonal Here’s a recent review of the Maji Pool Bar Jiko There’s a new Enhancement available on the Jiko menu: Mozambique Peri-Peri Prawns — Lemon-Garlic Butter and Bird’s Eye Peppers for $21. Also, the tea menu has been completely updated: REMOVED: Organic Pear Tree, Russian Earl Grey, Masala Chai, and Shanghai Rose ADDED: Shanghai Rose Fragrant — red rose petals and the sweet, sultry flavor of seductive lychee in this rose petal black tea for $9 ADDED: Imperial English Breakfast Blended — true to the origin of Imperial English Breakfast Tea – biscuity Keemun and bright Ceylon for $9 ADDED: Osmanthus Oolong Rare — osmanthus flowers delicately scent this top-grade high mountain Formosa traditional oolong tea for $9 ADDED: Herbal-spiced Chai — A spicy, colorful dance of freshly ground, traditional chai herbs and spices for $9 Jiko — The Cooking Place The Herbal Infusions part of the menu has also changed: ADDED: Harmony Organic — peppermint leaves, organic chamomile flowers, orange blossoms, and allspice. A fresh and minty herbal blended for complexity, balanced with the fragrant notes of allspice for $9 ADDED: Vanilla Rooibos — Certified organic rooibos, rose petal, and natural Madagascar vanilla flavor for $9 Jiko The Single Malts and Liqueurs menu saw some changes: ADDED: Riebeek Cellars Cape Ruby 2-oz Pour for $12.00 KWV Van der Hum Tangerine Liqueur 2-oz Pour increased from $12 to $12.50 Oban 14 yr Western Highlands 2-oz Pour increased from $23 to $23.50 Lagavulin 16 yr Islay 2-oz Pour increased from $22 to $22.50 Laphroaig 10 yr Islay 2-oz Pour increased from $17 to $17.50 Glenfiddich 12 yr Speyside 2-oz Pour increased from $16 to $16.50 Amarula 2-oz Pour increased from $12.50 to $15 The Macallan 12 yr Speyside 2-oz Pour increased from $18 to $18.50 Jiko A new Dessert Wine has also been added: Paul Cluver Elgin Late Harvest, South Africa for $55 per bottle and $14 per glass. Here’s our most recent review The Mara The Marrakesh Falafel Platter has been removed from the menu at The Mara. The Mara That’s the only change here, though. Read a recent review! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin The Fountain Here are the changes on the menu under Salads at The Fountain: Chicken Caesar Salad increased from $19 to $20 Spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad increased from $19.50 to $21 Asian Salmon Salad increased from $20 to $22 Here’s what’s changed under Starters: Soft Pretzel Bites increased from $7.50 to $8 Chili Cheese Fries increased from $9 to $9.50 The Fountain at The Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Festival Under “Burgers and Sandwiches,” we saw the following: The Original Burger increased from $18 to $19 Fountain Signature Burger increased from $19 to $20 Turkey Burger increased from $18.50 to $19 Veggie Patty Melt increased from $16 to $17 Grilled Chicken BLT increased from $15.50 to $16 Low-n-Slow Brisket Sandwich increased from $17 to $18 Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese increased from $16.50 to $17 All Kid’s Meals increased from $11.5o to $12.50. Beef Sliders at the 2022 Food & Wine Classic from The Fountain A new section called “Sweet Selections” was added to the menu and includes: Vanilla Cupcake and Chocolate Cupcake for $6 Brownie, Rice Krispies Treat, Chocolate Chip Cookie, and Peanut Butter Cookie for $4 Chef’s Specialty Cake Slice for $9 The following changes happened under desserts, too: Create-Your-Own Sundae increased from $10 to $11 Blastin’ Brownie Sundae increased from $11 to $12 Banana Split increased from $12 to $13 Caramel Apple Pie Sundae increased from $10 to $13 Shakes and Malts increased from $9 to $10 Fountain Floats and Sodas increased from $7 to $8 Fountain Frappuccino increased from $9.50 to $10.50 New Year’s Resolution Milkshake Peppermint Shake increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Sunshine Smoothie increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Raspberry Lemonade increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Coco Loco Shake increased from $9.50 to $10.50 PB&J Shake increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Strawberry Kookies decreased from $13 to $10.50 Grasshopper increased from $13 to $14 ADDED: Loaded Strawberry Kookies — House Vodka, Strawberry Patch, and Cookies and Cream Ice Creams, Whipped Cream, and Oreo Crumbles for $14 Here’s our latest review of The Fountain Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Citricos You can now get the following at Citricos: Siberian Sturgeon Caviar (1-oz) — Egg Yolk Spread, Crème Fraîche, Caper Berries, Toasted Brioche for $116.00 Royal Osetra Caviar (1-oz) — Egg Yolk Spread, Crème Fraîche, Caper Berries, Toasted Brioche for $145.00 Citricos So if you’re craving caviar, you know where to go! Here’s a review of Citricos Gasparilla Island Grill A dessert has returned to the menu at Gasparilla Island Grill. It’s the Coconut Pot de Creme which is a Vanilla Tart Shell filled with Coconut Custard and topped with Whipped Cream and Toasted Coconut for $5.49. Coconut Pot de Creme We haven’t seen this treat since 2017! Read our review of this snack Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Backstretch Pool Bar Here’s what’s changed on the menu at Backstretch Pool Bar: New York-style Hot Dog decreased from $9.79 to $9.49 REMOVED: Cheese Pizza ADDED: Mango Rum-barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwich — with Creamy Coleslaw on a Kaiser Roll served with choice of Chips for $10.79 ADDED: Italian Sub Sandwich — Sliced Ham, Salami, Mortadella with Pistachios, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, and Pepperoncini served with Red Wine Vinaigrette and choice of Chips for $11.29 Backstretch Pool Bar ADDED: Saratoga Salad with Grilled Chicken — Chilled Chicken Breast, Mixed Field Greens, Dried Blueberries and Cranberries, Apples, Spiced Walnuts, Crispy Ciabatta Croutons, and Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing for $12.99 REMOVED: Watermelon-Cucumber Salad ADDED: Macaroni & Cheese for $4.49 REMOVED: All Wines Read a review! Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill A big question we had about the menu at California Grill has been answered. The restaurant introduced a prix fixe meal for Disney World 50th anniversary way back in October 2021 and we were wondering if that menu would change once the anniversary celebration ends in March. Now we know! Instead of the 50th anniversary menu, California Grill will soon offer a 3-course selection menu that features “contemporary, market-inspired cuisine.” ©Disney So the new menu will still be a prix-fixe, but it sounds like the offerings may be a little different. We’ll know for sure on April 1st when the new menu arrives. Here’s our review of the 50th anniversary menu Disney Springs Cookes of Dublin We had several changes on the menu at Cookes of Dublin: Famous Fish N’ Chips increased from $14.99 to $15.99 Hog in a Box increased from $14.99 to $15.99 Tender Grilled Chicken Sandwich increased from $14.99 to $15.99 BBQ Dream Burger increased from $14.99 to $15.99 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich increased from $14.99 to $15.99 Dubliner Burger increased from $14.99 to $15.99 ADDED: Chicken & Wild Mushroom Pie — Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, and Leek Pie in a White Wine Cream Fish and chips! Sauce wrapped in Pastry and served with Chips for $15.99 Kid’s Fish and Chips increased from $9.99 to $10.49 Kid’s Chicken and Chips increased from $8.99 to $9.99 Kid’s Cheeseburger and Chips increased from $8.99 to $9.99 Onion Rings as a side increased from $7 to $9.99 Curry Sauce increased from $5 to $5.49 Crushed Garden Peas increased from $5 to $5.49 Dubliner Irish Cheese & Bacon Dip increased from $5.50 to $6.99 ADDED: Side of Chips for $6.99 Here’s our must-haves from Cookes of Dublin Homecomin’ Some big menu changes happened at Homecomin’. Here’s what changed on the Brunch Menu: Bee Haven Bay Fried Green Tomatoes increased from $15 to $16 Kids Menu French Toast now described as served with fresh fruit AND a choice of side and increased from $10 to $12 Junior Farmer Plate now described as served with fresh fruit AND a choice of side and increased from $10 to $12 Bradley’s Grits increased from $6 to $7 White Peach Sangria increased from $13 to $14 White Peach Sangria Sweet Tea Shine increased from $14 to $15 Princess Mimosa now described as coming with your choice of Florida orange juice, or blueberry, strawberry, or peach purees and increased from $12 to $13 ADDED: Key Lime Berry Parfait — Tangy key lime curd blended with vanilla yogurt and layered with fresh berries, crunchy pecan granola and our house made blueberry compote for $17 ADDED: Aperol Spritz — La Marca Prosecco, Aperol and a dash of orange bitters, topped with Topo Chico sparkling mineral water and a slice of pink grapefruit for $14 ADDED: Britton Peach Tea — Woodford Britton Barrel Select Bourbon, peach puree and Cointreau muddled with fresh peaches, our famous sweet tea and a dash of orange bitters for $13 Homecomin’ Here’s everything else that changed on the Dinner menu: Church Lady Deviled Eggs increased from $13 to $14 Thigh High Chicken Biscuits increased from $17 to $19 Bunch of Puppies increased from $10 to $14 Key West Shrimp Cocktail increased from $18 to $19 Fried Chicken Salad increased from $19 to $20 Harvest Salad increased from $19 to $21 Addie Mae’s Chicken & Dumpling Soup increased from $12 to $14 Chicken Sandwich increased from $19 to $20 The Art Burger increased from $18 to $20 Cuban Sandwich increased from $18 to $19 Chicken and Dumpling Soup The Country Club increased from $19 to $20 Art’s Famous Fried Chicken increased from $32 to $34 Fried Chicken & Doughnuts now served with Everglazed’s hand-crafted glazed donuts and creamy mashed potatoes and increased from $30 to $32 Shrimp & Grits now served with a cheddar drop biscuit and increased from $27 to $29 Kitchen Plate increased from $19 to $20 Country Fried Steak now served with a cheddar drop biscuit and increased from $27 to $30 Chopped Pork Barbecue increased from $27 to $28 Char-Grilled Chicken increased from $27 to $28 Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits increased from $7 to $8 Momma’s Mac and Cheese increased from $8 to $9 Southern Slaw increased from $6 to $7 Hummingbird Cake increased from $13 to $14 Chocolate Pecan Pie increased from $12 to $14 Chef Art Smith’s Hummingbird Cake ADDED: Spicy Cauliflower Wings — Cauliflower florets flash-fried and tossed in hot honey sauce for $14 ADDED: Fried Pickles — Hand-cut spears are pickled in-house, crispy fried and served with remoulade for $16 ADDED: Chopped BLT Salad — Double-chopped iceberg lettuce with fried green tomato, pecan-smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, heirloom tomato and red onion, tossed in blue cheese icebox dressing and drizzled with balsamic reduction for $18 ADDED: Brunswick Stew — A savory tomato-based broth, slow-cooked with pulled pork, chicken, peas, corn, lima beans, and fresh herbs and artisanal toast on the side. Traditionally served every weekend across the South for $14 ADDED: Britton’s Chicken Salad Sandwich — Britton Smith’s recipe with pulled chicken, celery, grapes, Duke’s Mayo and savory spices. Served with lettuce and tomato on artisan bread. Served with house-made barbecue chips drizzled with icebox dressing for $19 ADDED: Skillet-fried Chicken Paillard — Art’s spin on piccata. Buttermilk-brined chicken is pounded thin, hand-breaded and skillet-fried, then topped with lemon butter, garlic and capers. Served with roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus for $28 Skillet Fried Chicken Paillard @HomecominFL via Instagram ADDED: Barbecue-glazed Pork Chop — Our signature blueberry barbecue sauce perfectly complements this thick-cut, chargrilled pork chop. Served with our sweet potato mash and Southern green beans for $37 ADDED: St. Augustine Mahi-Mahi — Fresh caught mahi, grilled and drizzled with a lemon-garlic butter sauce, served with roasted potatoes, carrots, squash, and snap peas for Market Price ADDED: Southern Green Beans for $8 ADDED: French Fries for $7 ADDED: Hot Fudge Bourbon Brownie — Dark chocolate brownie garnished tableside with our warm bourbon chocolate sauce for $14 ADDED: Carrot Cake — House made carrot cake topped with cream cheese icing and caramel drizzle for $14 Catfish Sandwich now served on Brioche bun Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ ADDED: Everglazed Doughnuts — Hand-crafted and glazed daily by our West Side neighbors at Everglazed for $10 ADDED: Signature Sampler — A trifecta of signature desserts! Indulge with a petite portion of our Hummingbird Cake, Chocolate Pecan Pie, and Carrot Cake with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream) for $14 ADDED: Shine Flight — Take flight with a taste of all five of our Shines on Tap flavors! for $34 ADDED: Southern Shine Build your own Flight — Select any three of our branded ‘Shines! All flights served with our signature candied pecans and a spiced pickle juice chaser for $22 REMOVED: Okra Fries, Gator Bites, The Hamilton Salad, Conch Chowder, Braised Short Ribs, Fried Catfish, Succotash, Sweetness Shine Cake, and Doughnuts Note: many of the drinks also had price increases and changes. Read our most recent Homecomin’ review D-Luxe Burger Some new shakes are now available at D-Luxe. First, there’s the Cake Gelato Shake made with Vanilla Gelato blended with Cupcake Syrup topped with Whipped Cream, Rainbow Sprinkles, and a Maraschino Cherry for $7.50. D-Luxe Burger Then there’s the Salted Caramel Gelato Shake made with Vanilla Gelato blended with Caramel Syrup and Hawaiian Black Sea Salt topped with Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle, and Hawaiian Black Sea Salt for $7.50. Read a recent review The Edison The dinner menu at The Edison changed: ADDED: The Prodigious Burger — Our impressively large, sharable pretzel topped with coarse sea salt served with our signature beer cheese sauce and Dijon mustard for $15 ADDED: Prohibition Chili — Impossible beef made from plants, black beans, pinto beans, onions, white cheddar for $15 Chicken Flatbread now has Red Bell Peppers on it REMOVED: Queen Cut Prime Rib ADDED: The Edison Flat Iron Steak — tender marbled Certified Angus Beef (CAB), garlic-herb salt rub, blistered tomatoes, caramelized onions, truffle potato wedges for $38 ADDED: St. Louis Ribs — Dry Rubbed and Roasted St. Louis Ribs, served with Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce and Slaw pickled in Champagne Vin, and side of Fries for $39 Chicken Sandwich is now High-Voltage Chicken Sandwich — fried chicken breast, sweet and spicy Korean gochujhang sauce, jalapeño lime crema, Kaiser roll, frisée, tomato, pickles, fries for $24 The Edison REMOVED: Spare Ribs Barolo Short Rib is now just listed as Short Rib Blackened Mahi is listed as Mahi Grilled Salmon is listed as Salmon Triple Chocolate Voltage Cake is now listed as In-the-Dark Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake REMOVED: Bomba ADDED: Bright Lemon Deep-dish Meringue Pie — Graham cracker crust, vanilla meringue, blueberry compote for $18 Dulce De Leche Cheesecake is now listed as Lights-on Dulce De Leche Cheesecake Here’s a review of The Edison If you’re visiting Disney World soon, be sure to check the restaurant menus on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. Menus change often, so your favorites could disappear! We’ll also keep you updated on menu changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 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! DFB Guide to Disney World Dining 2023 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. Did your favorite Disney World restaurant have any menu changes recently? Let us know in the comments! The post 24 Disney World Restaurants Had Menu Changes in January first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did someone say, fiesta? That’s right! Get ready to party because an exciting Orlando event is returning for 2023. Margarita time! This festival invites partygoers of all ages to come out and have something to taco-bout! Let’s talk about what you can expect to find during the Orlando Taco & Margarita Festival. The Orlando Taco & Margarita Festival is set to return on Saturday, February 4th from 12PM to 5PM at the Camping World Stadium. According to Click Orlando, “The festival will be offering various unique and savory tacos and margaritas from local vendors, food trucks and taquerias across Central Florida.” Chopped Cheese Alambre Taco Several local businesses will be participating in offering their delicious tacos for $5 per taco. The menu lineup includes flavors like Chorizo, Birria, seasoned pork, mango and barbecue chicken, cheesesteak, and more! If that’s not enough to make your mouth water, featured tacos will also be available to try. Unique options from Puerto Rico will be featured such as “Bacalaito,” which is comprised of deep-fried codfish with herbs and spices, and “Alcapurria” which is a combination of yucca, sofrito, and picadillo stuffed plantains. You had me at Margarita! While parking is free and children under 12 will get free admission, general admission for adults is priced between $12 and $20 per person. VIP admission tickets are priced between $79 and $99 and will offer early admission (as early as 11am), VIP lounge access, and access to a taco bar. Tickets are available to purchase online now! Tacos and Margaritas won’t be the only entertainment offered at this event. Click Orlando notes “the festival will also include a live mariachi band, an ax throwing and taco eating competition, live wrestling and entertainment, face painting for children and more than 50 community art and craft vendors.” Get your tickets soon if you want to attend this fiesta! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Orlando food news. Grab your tickets for the Orlando Taco & Marg Festival 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. What kinds of tacos do you like? Let us know in the comments! The post Orlando's Taco and Margarita Festival Is BACK for 2023! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World already has many of its own hotels and tons of hotels nearby, but a NEW option for your future Disney World trips could be on the way. Sunset Views in Disney World We’ve already seen some new hotel additions at or near Disney World, including the opening of the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando — Disney Springs Area and the Swan Reserve. And a new section is coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort too. But now we’ve got another hotel-related update! According to the Orlando Business Journal, a new hotel could be built near Disney World in the future. The new hotel would be built by DGC Development Corp., an Orlando-based company. It is set to be a 6-story, 68-room, 77,136-square-foot hotel, on Reedy Creek Boulevard (near Reedy Creek Boulevard’s intersection with West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway/U.S. 192). That would place it near Disney’s All-Star Sports and All-Star Movies Resorts. ©Google Maps | Obtained via the Orlando Business Journal (Future Hotel Site Marked in Red to the Left) But things are still very much in development. The plans for the new hotel are set to be reviewed in a pre-application meeting with officials from the county on February 1st. All in all, the hotel would have 60 suites and 8 master suites. It would be built on a 2.6-acre site. Some of the plans for the hotel that were shared with Osceola County also show that there would be an infinity pool outdoors, a jacuzzi, and a dock/pier structure on a small lake. A New Hotel Near Disney World Could Be Coming Soon As you might expect, hotels in the area are seeing fairly strong occupancy rates. In November, hotels showed a 72.6% occupancy rate according to Visit Orlando data. That was up from 63.4% in November of the previous year, but hotels are still trying to get back to the pre-COVID average of 76.5% (November 2019). Still, travel is increasing, especially when it comes to international travelers. All of that could make for a particularly profitable situation when it comes to new hotels in what some consider to be the theme park capital of the World (Orlando). Old Key West Room Again, plans for this hotel are not yet finalized and they are pending a pre-application meeting/review with the county. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates. In the meantime, click here to see our ranking of EVERY Disney World hotel, or click here to see our picks for the BEST hotels for 2023. Click here to see 7 things you should NEVER do at a Disney World hotel 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 is your favorite hotel to stay at when visiting Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post A NEW Hotel Could Be Built Near Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gov. Ron DeSantis said a bill was being prepared to give control of Disney’s Reedy Creek special district to the state, but gave few new details about what would be in it. View the full article

We’ve got QUITE the challenge ahead of us today! We’re gonna figure out which Disney World theme park is BEST of the BEST. Will YOU be shocked by the end results? Only one way to find out! Check out our video below: All Four Disney World Parks RANKED 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! 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 visit Disney World in 2023? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: All Four Disney World Parks RANKED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney lineup for Epcot's Garden Rocks concerts include Switchfoot, Daughtry, Plain White T's, Piso 21, more View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Trying out all the new nail trends can be so fun, especially at Disney World! Glazed Donut Disney Nails When it comes to fashion, Disney is one of the best places to explore and experiment with adding a magical twist to already-popular styles. In this case, nails are no different! Nailtopia just released NEW Disney100 nail polishes that are simply magical. These 18 Disney-inspired nail polishes are vegan, cruelty-free, and superfoods-infused to help strengthen, lengthen, and nourish your nails. They’re inspired by Disney’s 100th anniversary celebrations. You can grab these nail polishes from Ulta for only $10 each , or get the minis for $5 each! Here are just a few of our favorite Disney character-inspired shades. Click here to view Nailtopia x Disney on Ulta. You can never go wrong with a classic pink polish! ©Ulta Perfect for any occasion, the Piglet nail polish is an excellent choice. Click here to buy the Piglet nail polish. This blue is STUNNING and just begs to be worn in Tomorrowland. ©Ulta This Stitch polish is the most perfect electric blue. Click here to buy the Stitch nail polish. This pastel yellow polish is absolutely adorable and reminds us of so many Disney icons: Main Street umbrellas, Belle’s dress, and fresh buttered popcorn! ©Ulta This Simba nail polish is the cutest and most subtle yellow! Click here to purchase the Simba nail polish. We love these new nail polishes and can’t wait to wear them in the parks and at home! They’re such a great way to bring a little more magic into your day — and we love that they’re made using only clean ingredients so they’re safe enough to use on your little ones. Looks like a Disney-themed mani/pedi night is in your future! We’re always on the lookout for the newest Disney merchandise so make sure to follow along for more news and updates! Click here to view more Disney100 merchandise Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! PHOTOS: Sparkly NEW 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Inside Look at NEW 100th Anniversary Disneyland Fireworks Show Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What do you think of this new nail polish? Let us know in the comments! The post Ulta Beauty Has a NEW Disney Character Line! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although we’re smack dab in the middle of the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, Disney World is already looking ahead to the next festival! 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival We’ve already got dates for the festival, along with details of everything that will be returning this year. That includes the Garden Rocks concert series — and now, we’ve got details about the Garden Rocks dining packages! Okay, so what you need to know is that the Garden Rocks dining packages are something you can book to get guaranteed seating at that day’s Garden Rocks concert. This year, the following restaurants will be participating: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall ($74 for adults and $48 for children) Biergarten ($60 for adults and $34 for children) Coral Reef Restaurant ($69 for adults and $27 for children) Garden Grill Restaurant ($66 for adults and $43 for children) Le Cellier ($95 for adults and $36 for children) Regal Eagle Smokehouse ($35 for adults and $20 for children) Rose & Crown Dining Room ($55 for adults and $25 for children) Spice Road Table ($47 for adults and $20 for children) Spice Road Table Each dining package includes a meal with an appetizer, entrée, and dessert or one full buffet or family-style meal, as well as a non-alcoholic beverage. Note that Spice Road Table is different, though: the dining package there includes two small plates, a shared dessert platter, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Those who buy into the dining package also get one guaranteed seat per person to a Garden Rocks concert on the same day. Skillzmatic at Garden Rocks Advance dining reservations for Garden Rocks dining packages will be available as of February 9th. However, you MAY be able to purchase a same-day dining package at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, depending on availability. Regal Eagle Smokehouse The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival will run from March 1st through July 5th. Here’s an important thing to note, though: dining packages are not offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. We’ll continue to keep you updated on the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 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! Here’s The FULL LINEUP for the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Garden Rocks Concert Series Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2023 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be attending the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Garden Rocks Dining Packages at EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ren-Fest celebrates its 31st anniversary by adding an extra weekend to the South Florida event, extending the run in Deerfield Beach from Feb. 4 to March 26. View the full article

It hasn’t been that long since we last reported on the initial changes we observed during Splash Mountain’s first days fully closed. Splash Mountain Disney is certainly not wasting any time when it comes to changing Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! We’ve got a few more changes to report that may not have been as noticeable to an unsuspecting guest! One change that’s more obvious than the others is the addition of new “Tiana’s Foods” signs all along the construction walls around this ride. New signs These signs point to the story behind the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride. Princess Tiana wants to further bring the community together, so she starts an employee-owned company called Tiana’s Foods, where she and her employees work together to make food products and help members of the community become business people. You’ll see other nods to this storyline when the new ride opens in late 2024! Tiana’s Foods There was quite a buzz at the removal of the pressed penny machines that were taken out of the Frontierland attraction area. In total, Splash Mountain used to be home to three different pressed penny machines and so far we’ve only spotted two of those machines placed back around the attraction. Pressed Penny Machine at Splash Mountain Both the pressed penny machines by the Frontierland bathrooms (closest to the former ride’s queue line) were replaced however, and because of the construction walls, the machine closest to the queue was relocated as close as it could be to its original location. The machine that sat inside the Splash Down Photos shop has not made a return, and we’re not quite sure if we’ll be seeing it again until after that building is reopened for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Another change we couldn’t help but notice was the addition of much taller construction walls surrounding the outside of the ride’s building facade. Taller Construction Walls at Splash Mountain Initially, shorter barriers were hurriedly put in place to barricade the ride, but within just a few days of closing construction workers had these taller plywood boards in their place. We’ve also noticed the once-green scrim around the outside perimeter has been swapped out for darker colors making it harder to see through them. A more subtle change that caught our attention is the removal of the signage on the Frontierland play area. While it appears the play area may be here to stay (at least for now), it caught our attention that the sign once calling it the “Laughin’ Place” is now removed. No more Laughin’ Place? We looked high and low to report on even just the slightest change and caught this last one! It appears that several props within the Splash Mountain queue line have been tagged for inventory and removal. We have no further word yet if Disney intends to keep them and repurpose them here in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure or replace them entirely. Props from Splash Mountain tagged for inventory As always, we’ll be sure to keep you posted on the latest changes as they occur right here at DFB! Learn all about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 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. Do you think Disney will be able to stick to their opening timeline? Post your thoughts in the comments below! The post Major UPDATE on Splash Mountain Construction in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe we’re only a short time away from the start of the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival?! EPCOT It all kicks off on March 1st, and we’ve already had a sneak peek at everything returning for this year’s fest so far. But now, we know the FULL lineup of artists coming to the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival this year! Get ready for a whole lot of food, fun, and stellar entertainment at the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! One part of the fest we look forward to every year is the Garden Rocks Concert Series, which is jam-packed with talented recording artists from all around the world. Not only that, but local Orlando talent will be performing as well! America Gardens Theater during the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival We hadn’t heard much about who we could expect at this year’s event — until now. Disney just shared the FULL lineup of new and returning artists for the Garden Rocks Concert Series. You can see them all below: Garden Rocks 2022 March 3-4 – Journey former lead vocalist STEVE AUGERI March 5-6 – Daughtry March 10-11 – Tommy DeCarlo March 12-13 – Smash Mouth March 17-18 – Mike DelGuidice March 19-20 – Blue Oyster Cult – NEW March 24-25 – Berlin March 26-27 – The Pointer Sisters March 31 – Luis Figueroa – NEW April 1-2 – Piso 21 – NEW April 3 – TBD April 7-8 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas April 9-10 – Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles April 16-17 – Switchfoot – NEW April 21-22 – A Flock of Seagulls April 23-24 – Jo Dee Messina April 28-29 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett, The Voice Of Player April 30, May 1 – Kool and the Gang May 5-8 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone May 12-15 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO May 19-20 – A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce – NEW May 21-22 – Casting Crowns – NEW May 26-27 – Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of Chicago – NEW May 28-29 – Rick Springfield June 2-5 – Plain White T’s June 9-10 – The Spinners June 11-12 – The Commodores June 16-17 – Vertical Horizon June 18-19 – Tony Orlando June 23-26 – Simple Plan June 30, July 1 – Living Colour July 2-3 – Wang Chung Garden Rocks Make sure you mark your calendars for any artists you might want to check out at the festival. Plus, starting on February 9th, guests can reserve Garden Rocks Dining Packages and secure a spot for these shows! Garden Rocks Dining Package We’ll be keeping an eye out for more news about the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2023 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you excited for any of these artists? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LINEUP Announced for the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Garden Rocks Concert Series first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready to rock with the Garden Rocks Concert Series – returning to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this March. View the full list of announced artists!View the full article

Museum of Illusions Orlando cranks up Life In Neon, an after-hours event mixing mind-bending exhibits, trippy lighting. View the full article

Theme Park Rangers Radar goes to Disney World for Figment drink, listens to Star Wars land, ponders Animal Kingdom parking View the full article

Orange County Regional History Center plans Black History Month events in downtown Orlando View the full article

Theme Park Rangers Radar goes to Disney World for Figment drink, listens to Star Wars land, ponders Animal Kingdom parking View the full article

Just how much can you save on a Disney vacation with military member discounts? Read on to find out! Active-duty US military personnel, veterans, and their families may qualify for special military admission ticket prices at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, their attractions, and resorts in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California, including Paradise […] The post What percentage is the military discount for Disney World? appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article