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The Legislature and DeSantis dissolved Reedy Creek last year amid Disney’s dispute with the governor over the “don’t say gay” bill. View the full article

As season one of "The Watchful Eye" makes its debut this week, I had the chance to sit down with the show’s star, Mariel Molino to talk about the show and her love for Disney parks.View the full article

Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Tower of Terror It’s been quite the whirlwind of a week here at Disney World — the canopy has officially been lit on TRON Lightcycle / Run, showtimes for Happily Ever After were announced, and Disney’s 100th anniversary officially kicked off! And boy did we find tons of merch this week for the occasion. Come take a look at everything we saw in Hollywood Studios this week! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Now that we have an opening date for Roundup Rodeo BBQ, we are watching the progress of this building very closely! Look at those characters! Recently, we’ve seen some characters painted on the front of the building, and now we’ve noticed a red and white addition to the facade! It’s really coming along. And, we still don’t know what the building behind Toy Story Mania is going to be just yet, but it’s made some progress as well. I wonder what this will be? We are excitedly watching the progress of these two buildings, so stay tuned for more news as we find out! Hollywood Studios Food Updates We tried a new dessert at Dockside Diner this week! We found this Banana Split Parfait for $7.49. It tastes as good as it looks! This was a win for us, and we’d get it again! See our full review of the Banana Split Parfait here Hollywood Studios Attractions Updates Over at Walt Disney Presents, there’s a new collection of National Treasure: Edge of History props! National Treasure This collection has replaced the Disenchanted costumes that have been on display lately. National Treasure props Make sure you stop by to check it out before it’s gone! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates We saw TONS of new merch this week, especially for the 100th anniversary! Celebrity 5 & 10 We saw a whole new Disney100 Eras collection, starting with this Spirit Jersey for $79.99. Spirit Jersey There are also a new pair of Walt Disney Studios Ears for $34.99. Disney Eras Ears We found four new ornaments for the occasion, like this Walt Disney Studios Silly Symphony Ornament for $26.99… Disney100 Ornament …and this Mickey Mouse Club Ornament for $24.99… Disney100 Ornament …and this Steamboat Willie Ornament that lights up and whistles for $29.99… Steamboat Willie Ornament …and lastly this Mickey Mouse Plane Ornament for $26.99. Disney100 Ornament There’s a new 100th Anniversary Picture Frame for $29.99… Disney100 Picture Frame …and a Tote Bag for $39.99… Walt Disney Studios Tote Bag …as well as an orange and white Mickey Mouse Sound Cartoons Shirt for $36.99. Sound Cartoons Shirt We found this Mickey Beret for $29.99. Mickey Beret There were some cozy-looking Walt Disney Studios Shorts for $36.99… Walt Disney Studios shorts …and a Walt Disney Studios Onesie for $29.99. Walt Disney Studios Onesie There was an adult Walt Disney Studios Hoodie for $64.99… Walt Disney Studios hoodie …as well as a youth version for $24.99. Walt Disney Studios hoodie We found this adult Mickey Mouse Shirt for $34.99… Mickey Mouse Shirt …and this youth Mickey Mouse Shirt for $24.99. Mickey Mouse Shirt There was also a matching hat for $29.99… Walt Disney Studios Hat …and a Mickey Mouse Pillow for $49.99. Mickey Mouse Pillow We found this adorable Post-it Note Typewriter for $29.99… Post-It Note Typewriter …and this Walt Disney Studios Water Tower Lamp for $99.99. Walt Disney Studios Water Tower Lamp You can hold your phone in style with this Walt Disney Studios Statue Phone Holder for $49.99… Phone Holder …or drink your coffee in this fun Walt Disney Cartoonist Mug for $19.99. Walt Disney Cartoonist Mug We found this Journal Set for $29.99… Journal Set …and this Silly Symphony Jar for $24.99. Silly Symphony Jar There was also this Disney Eras Memo Board. Memo Board We also found this Youth Disney100 Purple Sweatshirt for $39.99… Disney100 Sweatshirt and this Disney100 Pet Collar for $19.99. Disney100 Pet Collar There was also a new home collection of bath supplies, like this Mickey & Co. Mickey-Shaped Hand Soap for $19.99… Mickey soap! …and this Mickey & Co. Hand Towel for $19.99. Mickey & Co. Hand Towel There was also a Mickey & Co. Shower Curtain for $44.99… Mickey & Co. Shower Curtain …and this Mickey & Co. Bath Mat for $34.99. Mickey & Co. Bath Mat There were so many new Mickey & Co. items this week! It’s making us want to redo our bathroom ASAP! Mickey’s of Hollywood At Mickey’s of Hollywood, we found a few cool animal sidekick items, like this Youth Animal Shirt with Pockets for $39.99… Pets Shirt with Pockets …and this Youth Pets Shirt Dress for $34.99. Youth Pets Shirt Dress There was also this cute Youth “Pamper Me” Shirt for $31.99… Youth “Pamper Me” Shirt …and this Disney Pets Youth Jean Skirt for $24.99. Disney Pets Youth Jean Skirt We also found this Disney Pets Mug for $24.99. Disney Pets Mug There was also a new Chewbacca Plush for $29.99. Chewbacca Plush Look at that toothy grin! Legends of Hollywood At Legends of Hollywood, we found this Annual Passholder Pandora Charm for $90… Pandora charms …and this Carrousel Dress for $198. It’s themed to the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel attraction in Magic Kingdom! Carrousel Dress Isn’t it pretty? Once Upon a Time At Once Upon a Time we found lots of retro merchandise, like this Minnie Shirt for $34.99… Minnie Shirt …and this Mickey Sweater Dress for $44.99. Mickey Sweater Dress They had a Long-Sleeve Mickey Youth Shirt for $29.99… Mickey Shirt …and a Youth Mickey and Pals Shirt for $29.99. Mickey and Pals Shirt We found this Mickey & Co. Youth Minnie Sweatshirt for $34.99… Mickey & Co. Youth Minnie Sweatshirt …and these Mickey & Co. Youth Sweatpants for $29.99. Mickey & Co. Youth Sweatpants There was also a NEW pair of Mickey & Co. Youth Adjustable Crocs for $54.99! Mickey & Co. Youth Adjustable Crocs There was also a new Mickey keychain for $11.99… Mickey Keychain …and a new Ariel The Little Mermaid Pin for $11.99. Ariel The Little Mermaid Pin Your kids will be so stylish with all the new gear we found here! Rock Around the Shop Outside of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, we found this Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Hat for $29.99. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Hat We’re not done with the new merch quite yet! Keystone Clothiers At Keystone Clothiers, we found this Star Wars Youth Spirit Jersey for $54.99… Kids Spirit Jersey …and this cool Spider-Man Mug for $24.99. Spider-Man mug You’ll have the coolest mug on your Zoom meeting if you get this one. Resistance Supply At Resistance Supply, we found a few new items, like this Starfighter Shirt for $39.99… Starfighter Shirt …and this Youth Starfighter Shirt for $39.99. Youth Starfighter Shirt There was also a Starfighter Jacket… Starfighter Jacket …which they had for adults for $129.99, and youth for $59.99. Droid Depot At Droid Depot there was a new R2 Hoodie for $59.99… R2 Hoodie …as well as a C1 Series Shirt for $39.99. C1 Series Shirt There has been some pretty cool Star Wars merch lately! Tatooine Traders At Tatooine Traders, they had this Galaxy of Fun Onesie for $19.99. Galaxy of Fun Onesie And that’s everything we saw this week at Hollywood Studios! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Click here to learn everything. we know about Roundup Rodeo BBQ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of the newest things we saw this week are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: A PINK Ride-Themed Dress first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Loungefly’s newest collection is bringing back ALL of the 90s nostalgia. © Loungefly Get ready to relive your childhood and say hi to some characters you probably haven’t seen in a while! Loungefly announced that they are collaborating with McDonald’s on a whole new line of bags! Ronald McDonald and other classic McDonald’s characters can be found in these designs. Check out this Ronald McDonald backpack with a matching wallet that features Ronald, Grimace, Birdie, and of course the Hamburglar! © Loungefly For those with a quirky sense of fashion or anyone who likes to collect unique bags, check out these awesome pieces inspired by the franchise’s iconic french fries. © Loungefly You can also channel your inner Hamburglar with this backpack. Now you have somewhere to stash all of your Big Macs! © Loungefly If Grimace was your favorite character, you can buy this vibrant purple bag. He’s even holding little chicken McNuggets! © Loungefly Loungefly hasn’t announced when this collection will drop, but we’ll be checking in on their site so stay tuned to DFB! More Loungefly releases: NEW Disney Loungefly Ears Are Now Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which one of these items is your favorite? Comment your pick down below! The post This Is NOT a Drill: McDonalds 🍟 Loungefly Bags Are Coming SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ Actor Ben Wang Celebrates Lunar New Year | Disneyland ResortView the full article

It’s super rare, but it happens…. Magic Kingdom Free samples at Disney World! We know that free samples aren’t usually the first thing you think of when visiting the parks because — after all — Disney is known for dollar signs more so than freebies. Sometimes, though, you can catch Cast Members handing out free samples of new and upcoming treats or extra treats they had on hand for the day. We found some free samples in Magic Kingdom at Disney World today! Cast Members outside of Big Top Souvenirs in the Storybook Circus section of this park were handing out free caramel apple samples! We love free samples! We recognize those sprinkles to be the ones used for the 50th Anniversary Celebration desserts, so it’s likely that the Cast Members just had extra caramel apples that they decided to share with guests. Yum! Like we said, this doesn’t happen super often in the parks but it’s always a nice surprise when it does. Be on the lookout for this during your next trip! Here at DFB we’re always watching for news and updates in the parks, so make sure to follow along for more! Click here to see 23 snacks you cannot miss in Disney World this year! 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! Have you ever received a free sample at Disney World? Tell us about it in the comments! The post We Found FREE SAMPLES in Disney World Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Flying to Disney World this year? If you’re going in March (or just planning ahead) and are wondering just how BAD (or good!) flight costs are, we’ve got the information you need right here. Where will you fly? Each month we take a look at the cost of some upcoming flights to Disney World. We analyze how flight costs are changing compared to previous months and years so you can know just how much to budget for your transportation to the Most Magical Place on Earth. And now we’re back with an update focusing on March 2023. Just how expensive are flight costs for this month? We’re about to find out. Our Method Each month, we look at upcoming flight costs from select airports within the U.S. to Disney World. Here’s how we reach our numbers: We only search flights from a select number of airports within the U.S. to Orlando International Airport (MCO) We only search for flights on a limited number of airlines Not all airlines, airports, flight schedules, etc. are included in our analysis so please keep that in mind We try to look for trips that depart on Thursday and return on Monday Will You Be Traveling Soon? For our March 2023 trip, we picked a trip that departed on March 16th and returned on March 20th. We chose these dates because when we looked at the prices for the March dates from Thursday to Monday on Google Flights (for flights from JFK/LGA to MCO — which we typically use as our starting point) the starting prices were: March 2nd-6th: from $142 round trip March 9th-13th: from $123 round trip March 16th-20th: from $141 round trip March 23rd-27th: $148 round trip ©Google Flights We picked the 16th-20th because it was neither the cheapest nor the most expensive set of dates. Note that a trip on March 9th-13th might be about $20 cheaper (at least in terms of a starting price, so keep that in mind). March could be an EXTREMELY busy time in Disney World, with some schools on spring break, the Flower & Garden Festival beginning at EPCOT on March 1st, and Roundup Rodeo BBQ opening in Hollywood Studios on March 23rd. So, you’ll want to come prepared for some crowds. Magic Kingdom Spring Break Crowds (March 2021) Here are a few other things to keep in mind: Flight costs can vary greatly depending on a variety of factors including travel dates, airlines, airports, etc. We used Google Flights to obtain our flight costs for all airlines except Southwest Prices may be different when you go to book To calculate our “low” averages we searched for the least expensive departing and returning flight for each airline/airport We did the same for the “high” averages, except we looked for the most expensive returning and departing flights Flying to Orlando? The flight times, layovers, etc. of the flights we’ve chosen may not work for you We selected “Wanna Get Away” tickets from Southwest Airlines when possible We looked for flights that arrived on the same day as their departure Other fees and taxes might be due when you go to book All prices are for roundtrip flights for 1 person Okay, now let’s look at those March flight costs! New York (JFK or LaGuardia) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $377.96 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $601.96 from LGA Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $298 from JFK Most expensive combination of flights: $1,845 from JFK United: Cheapest combination of flights: $396 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $1,226 from LGA American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $229 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $1,038 from JFK Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $150 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $439 from LGA Airplanes Los Angeles (LAX) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $797.45 Most expensive combination of flights: $848.95 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $483 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,312 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $550 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,140 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $415 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,229 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $407 Most expensive combination of flights: $623 Don’t lean those seats back too far! Chicago O’Hare (ORD) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $335.96 Most expensive combination of flights: $549.75 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $398 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,583 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $326 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,053 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $366 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,077 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $172 Most expensive combination of flights: $570 Boarding Dallas (Love Field – DAL, or Fort Worth – DFW) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $423.46 from DAL Most expensive combination of flights: $591.96 from DAL Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $631 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $2,444 from DFW United: Cheapest combination of flights: $588 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $1,101 from DFW American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $418 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $914 from DFW Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $229 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $566 from DFW American Airlines Information Packet Atlanta (ATL) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $228.97 Most expensive combination of flights: $445.96 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $218 Most expensive combination of flights: $463 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $565 Most expensive combination of flights: $926 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $259 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,068 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $111 Most expensive combination of flights: $414 Airplane seats Denver (DEN) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $630.96 Most expensive combination of flights: $895.95 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $448 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,902 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $538 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,095 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $440 Most expensive combination of flights: $966 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $362 Most expensive combination of flights: $362 The Average Cost When we average the low costs and the high costs, it looks like the average cost to fly to Orlando in March 2023 is around $393.06 on the low end and $976.35 on the high end. Averaging those together it’s around $684.70. So, how has that changed from what we’ve seen in recent months? The lower-end cost is about $134 more expensive than the prices we saw for February 2023, which is a pretty dramatic difference. It’s more on par, however, with what we saw in August of 2022, and cheaper than the costs from July 2022. Compared to March of 2022, it’s also significantly more expensive — about $120 more than prices then. LaGuardia Airport When looking at the higher-end average, the average cost for March 2023 is actually only about $18 more expensive than the prices from February 2023. Compared to March of 2022, the cost is about $170 MORE expensive. Overall, it seems flight costs have gone up for March 2023 (compared to both the previous month — February 2023 — and March 2022). But remember that the dates we chose were sort of in the middle/high range, while there was another weekend that showed a cheaper starting price. So it can greatly depend on exactly when you choose to fly! What Now? We hope that this post has given you a better idea of what to expect in terms of flight costs for March 2023. Now, it could be time to make some decisions. Is the cost of these flights within your budget and ideal cost range? If so, you may want to book right away! Still waiting to see if flight costs will decrease? Consider using Google Flights or flight tracking apps/websites to track the estimated costs for your trip and see when costs could decrease or increase. LaGuardia Airport Need flight tips and tricks? Check out our posts below: Our complete guide to booking the CHEAPEST flight to Disney World How to find the best flight deals on Skyscanner How to find the best airfare DEALS on Google Flights The secret app that can help you save big on flights Never travel for full price with these 6 hacks If you want to do some planning before your flight (or even on the plane!), check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. Check out our DFB Guidebooks to plan your next trip! We’ve compiled all of our BEST tips and tricks from years of Disney World travel into one eBook that you can download to your tablet or smartphone and take with you! We’re offering our readers 25% off with code WDW2023!  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Ben Wang, who stars in the upcoming Disney+ original live-action series “American Born Chinese” recently visited Disneyland to celebrate Lunar New Year at the Disney California Adventure park!View the full article

Valentine’s Day is one of our favorite holidays to celebrate at Disney World. Mickey and Minnie Valentine Plush Disney World constantly has different events and specialty items to celebrate throughout the year. Disney will soon have lots of special treats for Black History Month in February and fun snacks for Valentine’s Day too. Now we found some new merchandise that has us feeling butterflies! Today in Magic Kingdom, we found these new Valentine’s Day Minnie Ears! Are these our new favorites? This perfectly pink hardware features several mini roses on both ears with a large bow right in the middle adorned with mini white hearts. It’s so cute! The back of the ears is also covered in a thin layer of pink, glittery fabric. The back view! While we can see why these romantic ears wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea, we think they’re the perfect pair for the upcoming holiday. We found these ears at Fantasy Faire in Magic Kingdom for $34.99. Don’t forget to keep following DFB for all of the latest Disney merchandise news and updates! Check Out The Newest Dooney and Bourke Disney Valentine’s Day Collection 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 buy these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post On Wednesdays, We Wear Disney’s New Minnie Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary celebrations kicked off last week in Disneyland, and with all of the focus on the West Coast you might have missed what’s been happening in Disney World. Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom Chances are, most of the Disney World news you’ve probably heard of revolves around the closure of Splash Mountain and the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run! But besides this Magic Kingdom news, there is also plenty going on in EPCOT too. Even Hollywood Studios is getting some attention! But what about Animal Kingdom? Don’t worry, we stay on top of the goings on in ALL of the parks, so keep reading for the latest! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates There have been a few changes around the Tree of Life walking trails. View from the Tree of Life walking trails These trails snake their way around the Tree of Life and provide viewing of a variety of animal habitats. We noticed some of the areas that were previously accessible have been blocked off while Disney refurbished the trails. Sign denoting blocked off path It appears some of the trails are under construction and getting some updates at the moment. Blocked off trail Despite these inaccessible areas, you can still enjoy other parts of the trails! New walking trail routes These drums in Pandora were also refreshed with some new paint! Painted drums in Pandora You can see the difference between the repainted drum (left) and the not-yet-repainted drum (right). Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot Over in Riverside Depot we found this cute Moana Dress for Pets for $29.99. Moana Pet Dress They also have a sweet red and white polka dot Minnie Mouse Dress for Infants for $34.99. Minnie Baby Dress Another Minnie item we found was this Minnie Mouse Water Bottle Sipper. You can get one for $22.99. Minnie Mouse Water Bottle Sipper Or, grab this Cars Water Bottle Sipper for $19.99! Cars Water Bottle Sipper Riverside Depot is your place to find FiGPiNs, special collectible pins that are individually serial numbered. All of these pins are $24.99 each and come in a collector’s case! You can grab one of these vintage-inspired pins, like this Mickey Mouse Pin … Mickey Mouse FiGPiN … or this Pete Pin. Pete FiGPiN They also have some characters from Aladdin like Jafar … Jafar FiGPiN … as well as Princess Jasmine! Jasmine FiGPiN Fans of The Haunted Mansion can purchase this Hatbox Ghost Pin. Hatbox Ghost FiGPiN Now let’s check out the next store! Discovery Trading Co. Hop on the bucket hat trend with this Walt Disney World Bucket Hat. WDW Bucket Hat You can get it for $29.99. Mombasa Marketplace To go with the rest of the collection, Disney released this Wakanda Forever Shirt. You can find it at Mombasa Marketplace for $36.99. Wakanda Forever Shirt Represent Animal Kingdom and The Lion King with this Lion King Phone Case for $34.99. Lion King Phone Case You can also grab a matching AirPod case for $19.99. Lion King AirPod Cases They come in different sizes for AirPods and AirPod Pros. Serka Zong Bazaar Stop by this shop near Expedition Everest to purchase this adorable Yeti Plush for $29.99! Yeti Plush Serka Zong Bazaar also has some cute Winnie the Pooh pins! We found this Eeyore and Piglet Pin for $14.99 … Eeyore and Piglet Pin … as well as this Tigger and Roo Pin for $14.99. Tigger and Roo Pin Lastly, you can also purchase this sweet Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin Pin for $14.99. Winnie The Pooh and Christopher Robin Pin Stay tuned to our site for more park updates, and if you missed our last Animal Kingdom update you can read it here. Make sure you watch our video where we rank every single restaurant in Animal Kingdom! Check out our free checklist for Animal Kingdom! It includes all of the attractions, dining options, shopping, and more. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where does Animal Kingdom fall on your ranking of parks at Disney World? Comment below! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: Tree of Life Trails Are CLOSED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney just turned its most iconic character into a MILKSHAKE and honestly, we’re here for it. Schmoozies! 2023 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, and Disneyland is celebrating in a BIG way with new nighttime shows, all kinds of collectibles, and (of course) LOTS of food! You can take a FULL look at all of the 100th Anniversary treats in Disneyland here, but for today we’re focusing on one specific snack from Schmoozies! Is this new treat worth celebrating or a total skip? Let’s find out! Ready to snack? Alrighty then! Today’s snack brings us to Schmoozies! within Disney California Adventure Park, in Hollywood Land. Lets go to Schmoozies! This is where you’ll find the Steamboat Willie Shake, which is a Cookies & Cream Shake with Whipped Topping and Chocolate Creme-filled Cookie Ears. You can get it now for $12.99. Yum! So what does it taste like? Well, we enjoyed it! While it was tasty, in our opinion, it was just a normal cookies and cream milkshake. It wasn’t too chocolatey and it had a nice vanilla cream flavor too. This shake wasn’t very thick, and we honestly wished it were a bit thicker. Overall, we thought this was a good shake but nothing over the top or special. If you like normal cookies and cream flavors, we think you’ll enjoy this treat! And it’s just a bonus that it’s themed to one of the most iconic Disney characters of all time. The Steamboat Willie Shake Schmoozies! also has the Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard, which includes coffee at the time of purchase (there’s an upcharge if you want a specialty coffee). You can pick up one of these souvenirs for $13.49. Disney100 Thermo Travel Tumbler For more news about the 100th Anniversary, see our posts below: See ALL of the 100th Anniversary merchandise you can get online H&M Launches Disney 100th Anniversary Collection See How MagicBand+ Will Interact With NEW 100th Anniversary Statues in Disneyland Disney Reveals NEW 100th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Sippers! FULL LIST of New 100th Anniversary Treats Coming to Disneyland Disney 100th Anniversary Merch Is Now Available at Target! We’re staying updated on ALL of the latest information about the 100th Anniversary (including the latest merchandise and eats) so stay tuned for more news from DFB. Click here for our FULL page about the 100th Anniversary! 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 Would you want to try this 100th Anniversary snack? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Most Iconic Character Inspired This NEW Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

TRON Lightcycle / Run will be opening soon in Magic Kingdom (April 4th!) but there’s a way for you to get a better glance at the ride right NOW. ©Disney Sure, you could stare at it from Tomorrowland, hop on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover for a view from the sky, or even get on the Walt Disney World Railroad to see the coaster from the train’s unique view. But there’s another way to get a closer look at the vehicles for this upcoming ride. For this adventure, you’ll want to go to…EPCOT. Wait…isn’t TRON opening in Magic Kingdom? It is! But there’s something in EPCOT that’ll actually help you get a better feel for the TRON attraction as a whole. EPCOT Once inside EPCOT, make your way to the China pavilion. China Pavilion Then you’ll head to the left of the central building where Reflections of China is held. That’s where you’ll find an entire exhibit dedicated to Shanghai Disney Resort. It’s a hidden spot many people don’t even realize is there! Shanghai Disney Resort Exhibit Why is this important? Well, the very first iteration of the TRON coaster was actually built (and is currently operating) in Shanghai Disneyland. TRON: Lightcycle Run in Shanghai Disneyland The exhibit gives guests a unique view of Shanghai Disney Resort, its lands, how elements of Chinese culture were woven into the design of the park as a whole, and more. Exhibit But, perhaps most important to the upcoming TRON attraction — the exhibit also features a small model of a TRON Lighycycle vehicle. As the Disney description explains, the Lightcycle is designed to make guests feel like they are “synching” to their vehicle. You can see the larger wheel in the front, the smaller wheel in the back, the backrest (which will come down to help “lock” guests in place, and other features of the vehicle. TRON Vehicle Model While this exhibit is focused on the Shanghai version of the ride, and the vehicle displayed is only a model, it can still give you a fairly good idea of what to generally expect. Vehicle Model Here’s another look at those vehicles in action in Disney World. Testing the adaptive seating As you may notice, there is an adaptive seating choice available for those who may not fit within the standard ride seats or have a disability that prevents them from riding in the bicycle-style seats. Empty adaptive seating If you’re wondering just how you’ll sit in those bicycle-style seats, here’s an image that can give you a better idea. It looks like you’ll want to lean forward a bit to grab onto those handlebars. ©Disney And here’s a look at the vehicles during some testing where you can see the backrest down in place to hold the guest in their seat. ©ABC And here’s a view from the side to give you a better look. ©Good Morning America We got a view of the vehicles during the D23 Expo as well. Tron Vehicle What do you think of them? Tell us in the comments. TRON Vehicle Again, remember that the TRON coaster will open on April 4th (though there will be some previews for Cast Members, Annual Passholders, and Disney Vacation Club members). It’ll feature a virtual queue (no “regular” standby line) and an Individual Lightning Lane. You will be required to put larger items in a locker, though small items like a phone can be placed within a small compartment on the vehicle itself. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more TRON updates and let you know what we find! Click here to see a CRUCIAL detail you can’t forget about the TRON coaster 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 of the TRON ride vehicle? Tell us in the comments. The post The HIDDEN Place to See a TRON Vehicle Up-Close in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

No, you’re not having déjà vu — thousands of flights have been canceled across the United States (again.) Where will you fly? After a chaotic holiday travel season, the airline industry appeared to have bounced back somewhat. But wicked winter storms have wreaked havoc on flights yet again — with more than 1,300 having been canceled on Tuesday. Here’s what we know. Much of the southern United States is currently dealing with an intense winter storm that brought ice and snow on Tuesday — causing flight delays and more than 1,300 cancelations nationwide, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando International Airport Texas has seen the worst of it, with more than 700 flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and more than 200 at Dallas Love Field had been canceled or delayed. That’s over 40% of flights at Dallas-Fort Worth, which is a major hub for US airlines. Were you affected by the Southwest cancellations? Southwest Airlines is no stranger to canceled flights, with the airline bearing most of the brunt of holiday travel woes this past season. And, being based in Dallas has not helped this time around. Southwest has canceled more than 300 flights and delayed almost 100 more due to the storm. ©Southwest Not only that, but the weather caused a total traffic standstill on Interstate 40 in Arkansas. The road was coated in ice and “extremely hazardous” in one area, but it has since been cleared and traffic started to flow again. A winter weather advisory is in place for much of Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and southern parts of Indiana and Ohio. More flight cancelations could be on the way as the storm continues, so keep an eye on DFB for more updates. Where are you off to? We’ll continue to keep an eye out for things that could impact your travel to Disney World and beyond. If you lost your luggage while traveling during a recent trip, click here to see what to do next. You can also click here to learn about how to get compensated for flight delays or click here for a full look at the hotel, ticket, and dining cancelation policies for Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest travel news and more! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Have you had a canceled flight recently? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Thousands of Flights Canceled Due to Severe Winter Storm first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At Disney Imagination Campus, we celebrate all teachers, but today during Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, we want to recognize the Art, Music, Choir, and Theater teachers around the country who work hard every day to change the lives of students in their schools. We are excited to recognize their achievements and accomplishments. When […]View the full article

We’re in Disney World every day, and we’ve tried just about everything you can eat at the restaurants inside the parks and at the hotels. There are some truly fantastic snacks and meals, but there are also a few things you might want to skip. So which eats are which? We’re here to help you figure that out! Full menu at Deco Delights at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts In January, we tried a ton of new snacks, returning eats, and classic staples. Some of those things made our “oh my gosh we have to eat this every single day” list, and others…not so much. Check out our complete list of the BEST and WORST things we ate in Disney World in January 2023. Before we get to the best and worst eats, we’ve got to let you in on a secret: There’s a simple tool that can make your Disney World meal planning super easy — the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2023. We wrote the guide based on decades of experience dining at the parks and hotels, and it’s full of reviews, pictures, and details about every single restaurant. We also included our best tips and strategies to help you create the perfect plan for your group. You can take our DFB Guide with you! You can use the code WDW2023 at checkout to get 25% off the guide too! Now, on to the best and worst things we ate in Disney World in January. The BEST Things We Ate in January Festival of the Arts Eats The Festival of the Arts kicked off in EPCOT on January 13th, and it’ll run through February 20th. We were there on the opening day to try out all kinds of new and returning eats, and we made a complete list of all the BEST treats, snacks, and drinks. Some of our favorites were the Rainbow Cake at Figment’s Inspiration Station at The Odyssey for $4.75… Rainbow cake …EVERYTHING at El Artista Hambriento (The Hungry Artist)… Full spread at El Amrista Hambriento …all the eats at the new Moderne booth… Angry Crab …and the Tomato Soup With Pimento Cheese, Bacon, and Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese at Pop Eats! Tomato Soup with pimento cheese, bacon, and fried green tomato grilled cheese There are a LOT more fantastic things to try at this year’s festival, so make sure to check out our full list of the best eats! See all of our FAVORITE eats at the Festival of the Arts here. Cookie Butter Treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse Are you even surprised to find treats from Gideon’s Bakehouse on this list? It’s no secret that we’re BIG fans of this Disney Springs bakery! Gideon’s Bakehouse The Cookie Butter Butterscotch Cookie for $6 combined the rich flavor of butterscotch with sugary cookie butter, all packed in one massive cookie. Each one is nearly half a pound, with plenty of butterscotch chips and a cookie butter crumble inside. The cookie has a soft texture with lots of the cookie butter flavor and blasts of butterscotch from the chips, plus we also found it had a hint of cinnamon flavor as cookie butter typically does. An array of Gideon’s treats! The Cookie Butter Buttercream Cake is $9 per slice and is a vanilla cake with cookie butter buttercream and a sprinkle of cookie crumble. The cake was beautifully tender, and the crumble added a great texture! These treats were January specials at Gideon’s, so the flavors will likely change in February. Based on previous experience, though, we’re guessing that the next eats will be just as tasty. Read our full review of these treats here. Spicy BBQ Brisket Sandwich at Earl of Sandwich When Disney says “spicy,” we usually expect just a slight hint of spice, but a new sandwich at Earl of Sandwich actually delivered on the heat! The Spicy BBQ Brisket Sandwich is made with Thin Brisket, Cole Slaw, Jalapeños, and Pickled Jalapeños — double the jalapeños, double the heat. Is it REALLY spicy? The brisket was super tender, and the cole slaw added a great crunch and cooled down the sandwich just a bit to balance the spice. It costs $8.99, but it’s only available for a limited time, so you’ll need to be quick if you want to try it. Read our full review of the BBQ Brisket Sandwich here. DOLE Whip Nachos at Swirls on the Water Anytime we hear “DOLE Whip Nachos,” you know we’re already excited. DOLE Whip? Fantastic. Nachos? Amazing. Combine the two? Absolute perfection. So when Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs switched up their normal recipe for this impressive snack, we had to head in and try them out! Brand new DOLE Whip Nachos! The new DOLE Whip Nachos are made with DOLE whip, cherry pistachio ice cream, cherry popcorn, roasted pistachios, whipped cream, morello cherries, and waffle chips for $8.99. It’s a pretty tart treat, but we thought the cherry and pistachio flavors were well-balanced and delicious! Read our full review of the DOLE Whip Nachos here. Strawberry Dipped Mocha at Joffrey’s Are you a Starbucks or Joffrey’s kind of person in Disney World? We just found a new coffee drink that might pull you over to the Joffrey’s side. The Strawberry Dipped Mocha for $6.09 is made with espresso, milk, dark chocolate sauce, and strawberry syrup, and it’s topped with whipped cream & dark chocolate sauce. Strawberry Dipped Mocha This drink certainly smells like strawberries, and we enjoyed that the flavor was subtlely wrapped in rich dark chocolate and espresso. The classic combination really worked in this drink, and we would 100% get it again. Read our full review of the Strawberry Dipped Mocha here. Drinks at Uzima Springs Pool Bar We stopped by the Uzima Springs Pool Bar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to try out a few of the drinks there, and we loved everything we had! The Safari Mudslide for $16.50 is made with Amarula Cream Liquor, Kahlúa Liquor, and Snow Leopard Vodka, blended with Vanilla Ice Cream. Holy moly, y’all. If you love creamy drinks, this one is a DELIGHT. The African Amarula Cream Liquor really stands out and blends so well with the vodka that it doesn’t even taste like alcohol. Safari Mudslide The boozy Blueberry Lemonade for $15.50 is made with Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with Juices of Lemon and Pomegranate topped with Sprite. Is it as refreshing as it seems? YES! It’s very well-blended and the vodka doesn’t overpower the flavors of blueberry and pomegranate (which are a GREAT combo). BUT we barely even tasted the lemonade, so is this really lemonade? SO refreshing! Finally, we tried one of the non-alcoholic options, the Lava Smoothie for $5.99. It’s made with Raspberry Purée blended with flavors of Coconut and Pineapple. This is the PERFECT drink that everyone can sip on while at the pool or watching the animals on the savannah. It’s light and creamy and very coconutty (so be sure you like coconut flavors before you order). Lava Smoothie Whether you’re looking to drink your dessert, sip on something boozy, or grab a refreshing smoothie, you really can’t go wrong at this pool bar. Read our full review of the drinks here. Alright, we checked out the BEST eats…but what about the WORST? The WORST Things We Ate in January Malasadas at Pinocchio’s Village Haus We were super excited to hear about new Malasadas (Portuguese fried donuts) with mango-coconut sauce at Pinocchio’s Village Haus in Magic Kingdom, and we rushed over to try them out. They’re served with a white chocolate “Aloha” coin and cost $6.19. They were…tough We didn’t think you could go wrong with fried dough, but what we got was dense, tough, and not as warm as we thought it should be. We expected light and fluffy, these are NOT THAT. In fact, we had to do a LOT of chewing just to get that fried dough down. We’re not sure if it was because we waited a little bit to take photos before eating these, but they even seemed a little cold when we first got them. The sauce wasn’t bad, but it didn’t quite make up for the disappointing donuts. Read our full review of the Malasadas here. Breakfast Empanada and Coffee at Vibrante & Vivido Over at the Vibrante & Vivido Festival of the Arts booth in EPCOT, you can get a Breakfast Empanada (filled with ham, egg, and cheese) for $6.75 and Breakfast Coffee (made with mocha, milk, and sweetener) for $3.75. The empanada was actually flaky, light, and delicious, and the coffee was pretty tasty as well. So what did these breakfast options do to earn their way on our “worst eats” list? Vibrante & Vivido Breakfast The problem wasn’t the taste, it was the availability and convenience. The Vibrante & Vivido booth is located all the way at the back of EPCOT (between the France and Morocco World Showcase pavilions), so if you’re not already planning to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure first thing in the morning or enter through International Gateway, it’ll likely be inconvenient to get there. Vibrante & Vívido Encanto Cocina The eats are only available until 10:30AM, so do you really want to spend your time marching back there when you could be rope-dropping other rides instead? The choice is up to you, but we thought this breakfast wasn’t quite worth sacrificing valuable morning ride time. Read our full review of the eats here. Eats at L’Arte de Mangiare The Italian booth at the Festival of the Arts looked promising at first (that fried cheese dish with all the sauces was especially exciting!), but it was ultimately pretty disappointing. The Mozzarella Fritta was pretty pricey for a single puck of fried cheese ($8.25), and the Ravioli ai Funghi was also too expensive for the portion size at $9.25 and was VERY mushroom-forward. Full spread The Budino al Cioccolato for $8 was good, but it was basically just chocolate pudding. So we found ourselves again wondering whether it was worth the price. Overall, everything was fine, but it was just a little too expensive to be considered great. Read our full review of this Festival of the Arts booth here. Joffrey’s Drinks at the Festival of the Arts Joffrey’s came out with FIVE new drinks for the Festival of the Arts in EPCOT, and they’re all super pretty to look at. They’re all available with booze or as non-alcoholic concoctions, and they’re each a different bright color. There was one more thing they all had in common: they were TOO SWEET. Amber Frost OK, so not all of them were terribly sweet. They ranged from nicely balanced (that Jade Frost was a little tart, which combated the sweetness) to tooth-achingly sweet (the Magenta Frost is a 3-year-old’s DREAM). You might love these if you like to drink your dessert, but having 5 of them in one day…we would not recommend. Read our full reviews of the Joffrey’s drinks here. Ichigo Daifuku at Goshiki The Goshiki booth at the Japan pavilion of World Showcase is a winner in so many ways. The Rainbow Katsu Sandois was fantastic, the sushi donut is just iconic, and the Purple Yuzu Sake Lemonade was beautifully refreshing. However, we weren’t big fans of the new dessert here. Ichigo Daifuku — Mixed Berry Mochi The Ichigo Daifuku is made with mixed berry mochi, sweet azuki bean paste, and mascarpone for $6.75. We initially really enjoyed the flavors on this, with the fresh berries and the light filling. But after we got further into it, there was too much mochi dough which made it very chewy. Unless you really really love a lot of mochi dough, we would recommend you avoid this! Read our full review of the Goshiki booth here. If you’re visiting Disney World soon and trying to decide where to eat, check out these posts for more tips and recommendations: 5 Disney World Snack HACKS $5 Or Less The WORST Disney World Restaurants According To Yelp 15 Cheap But Filling Disney World Snacks For When You’re Ballin’ On a Budget 10 Disney World Restaurants Every First-Timer Should Have on Their List 6 Surprising Rules About Drinking in Disney World Keep following DFB for more food reviews, planning tips, and news from Disney World! Check out 4 major CHANGES coming to Disney World in February. Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these eats would you try? Let us know in the comments. The post Exposing the WORST Things We Ate in Disney World in January (And the BEST) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s not every day that we run across a food item at Disneyland that really makes us do a double take, and yet this is the dish that made us do just that! Paradise Garden Grill Disneyland Resort is currently celebrating Lunar New Year and this menu item was turning all the heads. Festival snacks found at Paradise Garden Grill typically complement the festival celebrations, and most of the items we ate there were *chef’s kiss* super tasty. However, we think we’ve run across one of the weirdest food items you can eat in Disneyland! Allow us to introduce the Sweet and Sour Whole Fish! The menu marked this item as “new” but we’ve seen similar versions of this offering in the past. This dish is served family-style for two and comes with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables. It also came with a hefty price of $27.99. Sweet and Sour Whole Fish If seeing a whole fish on your plate will make you lose your appetite, this unusual snack is definitely one you’ll want to skip. This year’s version had a LOT of bones inside the fish and it tasted super fishy. Although whole-fried fish can be very tasty when served just right, we weren’t big fans of this particular option. If you were looking to try this dish out for yourself you’ll need to do so soon! Disneyland’s Lunar New Year festival celebration will be ending on February 15th, 2023. Happy Lunar New Year! This isn’t the first time we’ve seen full-fried fish served by Disney! Tiffins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World has been spotted serving up some terrifying (and dangerous) whole-fish platters. Whole Fried Sustainable Fish at Tiffins You’ll want to be careful of the bones and how you’re picking apart these and the Sweet and Sour Fish at Disneyland to keep from interrupting your dining experience, not to mention the rest of your Disney vacation. Of course, if this is too weird for you (we get it!) we’ve got a few other Lunar New Year eats that were real wins with us! The Raspberry Oat Milk Tea at Longevity Noodle Co. was delightful as well as the Red Spice Fried Chicken Bites at Red Dragon Spice Traders. Both of these favorite menu options also were significantly cheaper than the Sweet and Sour Fish for two. We’ve also got a complete list of the BEST things we found to eat and drink at Disneyland’s Lunar New Year celebration to keep from turning your stomach! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Check out the BEST eats at this year’s Lunar New Year Festival. 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 trying this snack? What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten at Disneyland before? Leave your comments below! The post The WEIRDEST Snack You Can Get at Disneyland Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Love is in the air and it smells really SWEET! Sprinkles at Disney Springs There’s no better way to wish a happy Valentine’s Day to your sweetheart than through yummy treats! We found a super fun gift idea that you can find in Disney Springs for this Valentine’s Day (which is very quickly approaching, BTW!). Sprinkles Cupcakes announced on Instagram that TWO of their Valentine’s-themed cupcake flavors would be up for grabs in stores NOW! They also directed users to check out their Valentine’s boutique and gift options, and we found several amazing options if you’re looking to gift your loved ones some sugar this year. Right now, you can get the Heartthrob Red Velvet cupcake (available through February 19th)… ©Sprinkles …and the Raspberry Chocolate Chip cupcake (also available through February 19th). ©Sprinkles On February 13th and 14th, you can find the Raspberry French Toast flash flavor cupcake! ©Sprinkles If you visit Sprinkles’ website, you will find MANY cupcake assortment options that you can pick up in Disney Springs or actually have shipped throughout the country in time for Valentine’s Day. The prettiest sight. ©Sprinkles For $82, you can get a dozen delicious cupcakes and four Valentine’s cards to give to your sweethearts. This particular box comes with an assortment of raspberry chocolate chip, red velvet, vanilla, and red velvet sprinkle cupcakes! You can also get these cupcakes in individual boxes if that’s more your style (and desired sugar intake). We think this is a great option for a Valentine’s Day gift, especially if you can’t be with your loved ones in person this year. If you find yourself at Disney Springs, you can grab some of these cupcakes from the Sprinkles location there! Sprinkles Cupcakes Here at DFB, we’re always on the lookout for things like this to make your days a little more magical, so make sure to follow along! We know that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, so click the link below to see some Disney-inspired Valentine’s Day gifts! Click here for Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas! 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 ordering some of these cupcakes to try? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Cupcakes Are in Disney World NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run is right around the corner! TRON Sign TRON officially opens on April 4th, and we recently found out tons of new information about the attraction. The ride will use Virtual Queue and Individual Lightning Lane, offer complimentary lockers for guests, and provide adaptive seating to those not comfortable using the bicycle seats. Now, we know even more about the important details of this ride: the minimum height requirement! According to Disney, the minimum height requirement for TRON Lightcycle / Run will be 48″ (122cm). ©Disney In comparison, many of Disney’s mid-level rides have a 40″ height requirement, like Dinosaur, Soarin’ Around the World, and Test Track, while some of the more intense rides have a 44″ height requirement, like Avatar: Flight of Passage and Space Mountain. Testing the adaptive seating The only other ride in the 4 Disney World theme parks that requires a height of 48″ is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, so this will be a bit stricter than most of the other rides at Disney. TRON Lightcycle Run Billboard Disney bases these height requirements on a number of factors, such as the ride vehicle and restraints, and they are an important part of keeping guests safe. Don’t forget you can have a Cast Member check your child’s height when you enter the park so that you know what they’ll be tall enough to ride throughout the day! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to find a list of ALL the rides at Disney World without a height requirement! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Will you be heading to TRON Lightcycle / Run on opening day? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Forget This CRUCIAL Detail About the TRON Coaster in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love Cast Members! Disney World Disney World has been incredibly busy this year with the official closure of Splash Mountain, “new” nighttime shows coming to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, and TRON opening in just a few months! While we have loved all of this news, it’s no secret that Cast Members are the reason Disney World functions. So today, Disney announced a change for a select few Cast Members. Today on Instagram, Disney announced that Disney Photopass Photographers will get a costume change! Starting tomorrow, Cast Members that work as PhotoPass photographers in all of the Disney Parks will be a little easier to spot. ©Disney Now if you’re looking for a Photopass Cast Member, you’ll be looking for a lime green shirt! Previously, these Cast Members wore white button-ups with navy bottoms as you can see in the photo below. Don’t forget your pics! While this might be a subtle change, it will make it easier for guests to find those special photographers who will help capture your Disney memories. You can watch Disney’s full video below. Remember to keep following DFB for all of your Disney-related news and updates. Check Out 15 Of The Latest Disney News Bombs 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 do you think of this change? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See the NEW Cast Member Costumes in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We are in the midst of an unprecedented period of change within the Disney company. Just in the past year alone, we witnessed a dramatic CEO shakeup, the closure of a popular Magic Kingdom attraction, and currently we are preparing for the beginning of the official 100th Anniversary celebrations for the Walt Disney Company. Orlando is preparing to welcome a LOT of new residents in the coming years Disney is certainly sticking to their motto to “keep moving forward!” The Lake Nona project that started gaining traction in 2021 has just hit some important milestones, so we’re going to take a look at what’s in store for both the region and the Disney employees impacted by the relocation. In early 2021, Disney hinted at plans to create a commercial and residential community in Lake Nona, an Orlando, Florida, neighborhood, for certain divisions of employees. The same summer, a press release stated Disney had purchased land for what they are calling a “regional campus” for their Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products team members. Since then we hadn’t heard much regarding the project, but recent developments have given us a clearer picture of what exactly the Lake Nona project will look like for both Disney employees and current Orlando residents. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters The Orlando Business Journal reported that City of Orlando records show Disney is searching for a specific parcel master plan “for the development of an approximately 1.8 million-square-foot office complex with office and flex space within the Lake Nona PD, Parcel 20A.” It appears that the original timeline for the project has been lengthened; back in July of 2021, Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, estimated the move would take place within the following 18 months. Later, a Disney spokesperson stated their new anticipated completion date is sometime in 2026. Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times Disney is hoping this new timeline will accommodate their employees as they relocate from California to central Florida. Plus, it will give them ample time to complete all of their construction projects, which are pretty ambitious. Plans filed with the city call for 1.8 million square feet of office space. On the north side of Lake Nona Boulevard will be six office buildings, two flex buildings, three parking garages, and a central plant. They are aiming to stick to a “strong open space element” according to a memo on the plans, and site plans reveal a network of walkways as well as open areas for employees and visitors. ©Pixar When finished, the plan is for all of the buildings to face a central park with pedestrian walkways between each of the buildings. These plans also revealed the project team and firms that will be creating the new Lake Nona Campus. Orlando-based Harris Civil Engineers LLC will be working alongside Langan Engineering, Inc. and HOK, an architect firm known for its innovative and collaboration-focused office designs. They’ve created campuses for companies like LG and Honeywell and are known for their sustainable designs, so we are eager to see what they have planned for Lake Nona. Central Wolfe Overall Courtyard, example of work by HOK © HOK Construction and opening will be phased to allow for Disney employees to relocate on their own timeline. The company anticipates adding 2,000 employees to this new Florida campus. With these recent plans we are anticipating more updates on the Lake Nona campus, and you can always count on DFB for bringing you the latest! Curious about where things stand with the Reedy Creek dissolution? Click here to read the latest update. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! 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 of Disney’s plans to relocate their workers from California to Florida? Comment your thoughts below! The post What's Going On With Disney's Major Move To Florida? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Let’s be real — one of the best parts of being a grown-up at Disney is the wide array of delicious and fun drinks. Have a drink at Hollywood Lounge! In celebration of 100 Years of the Walt Disney Company, all sorts of yummy snacks and treats are popping up in the parks. In true Disney fashion, they’ve included some adult beverages in the new Disney100 treat lineup. While you can find alcoholic drinks throughout the parks, for now, we’re going to talk about the new Disney100 beverages at Hollywood Lounge in Disney California Adventure — because there are options here for the whole family! Although Hollywood Lounge specializes in alcoholic beverages, this spot can be fun for the whole family, since they have nonalcoholic versions of the drinks for the kiddos as well. Updated menu Without further ado, here are the Disney100 drinks you can treat yourselves to at Hollywood Lounge! Platinum Blue This sour blue beverage features a rum base with blue curaçao, DOLE pineapple, and sour mix. Looks tasty! You can grab this drink for $16. We really enjoyed this drink and recommend it to anyone who loves pineapple or fruity cocktails. It almost reminded us of a mai tai with the tart pineapple and the sweetness of the curaçao. We couldn’t really taste the alcohol in this one, so if you’re looking for a more alcohol-forward drink, you might want to skip this. Old Fashioned Cream Soda This drink is a great choice if you’re looking for a nonalcoholic beverage! This twist on a classic diner beverage has a Sprite base mixed with cherry flavoring and blue cotton candy gourmet syrup. It’s served frozen and topped with whipped cream and purple pixie dust! All that whipped cream looks yummy! This yummy drink is $6.49. This is a VERY sweet drink! If you have a sweet tooth, this is perfect for you. It might be a little too sweet for others, depending on what you prefer. We first tasted the Sprite, followed by the sweet cherry and all the whipped cream. We couldn’t really pick out a distinct cotton candy taste — but that’s probably because the drink is so sweet in general. Having a refreshing drink is a great way to hang out and celebrate with friends and family, and we hope these drinks get you in the mood to celebrate a whole century of Disney! Be sure to follow along, because we’re bringing you all the latest Disney100 news and updates. You can check out our recent Disney100 posts by clicking any of these links: See ALL of the 100th Anniversary merchandise you can get online H&M Launches Disney 100th Anniversary Collection MagicBand+ Will Interact With NEW 100th Anniversary Statues in Disneyland Disney Reveals NEW 100th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Sippers! FULL LIST of New 100th Anniversary Treats Coming to Disneyland Disney 100th Anniversary Merch Is Now Available at Target! Keep following DFB for more updates on all the newest Disney snacks. Click here for our FULL page about the 100th Anniversary! 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 these drinks? Will you be trying them out? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney's SWEET New Drinks Are Basically Dessert first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to visiting Disney World, planning ahead might be the best advice we can give! Cinderella Castle Things are always changing in the parks and resorts, and no two days are alike. We keep up with all the changes so you don’t have to, and we recently shared that you might want to avoid Magic Kingdom today as it’s closing early — but there’s actually a reason you might WANT to visit Magic Kingdom today! Heads up if you’re planning on heading to Magic Kingdom today — the park will be closing EARLY at 4:30PM! Magic Kingdom Disney will sometimes close parks early for Cast Member or private events, and it can really mess up your plans if you’re not prepared for it! But, there may be an advantage to Disney closing its parks earlier than normal… Haunted Mansion line …lower wait times! Seriously, just take a look at what we’re seeing for wait times in Magic Kingdom today. ©Disney Yes, you read that correctly — a 10 minute wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (which is essentially just a walk-on!) And you’ll have to wait a short yet spooky 13 minutes for Haunted Mansion. ©Disney At one point, the highest wait time listed was just 35 minutes — for the ever-popular Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! ©Disney So, it looks like there may still be advantages to visiting a Disney World park on a day it’s closing early. If you’ve got a park hopper ticket, you could always start your day in the park that’s set to close and finish your day in another one that might be open later. And, keep in mind, this hack only works if you don’t plan on staying late in Magic Kingdom and don’t really care about catching the fireworks! Either way, it’s important to check the Disney World calendar for updates before you plan your trip and as it approaches. Disney World We’ll continue to keep up with wait times and crowds in Disney World, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest. The post We Bet You Didn’t Know This Magic Kingdom HACK first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article