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Have you ever been in the middle of your Disneyland vacation and faced a problem you weren’t entirely sure how to solve? Sleeping Beauty Castle Disney is well-known for their first-rate customer service but that’s of no use if you don’t know how to contact them! The best way to avoid any snafus is to prepare. There are a few Disneyland phone numbers you should have saved just in case you need them! It’s better to spend a little bit of time doing research ahead of time than end up missing out on valuable vacation time because you were on hold waiting to get transferred to the right department. Some of these numbers you may want to use anyways because they can help you plan out your days and avoid crowds and long lines! These are the six main numbers we suggest you keep on hand for your Disneyland vacations. Guest Services While there are Guest Services spots throughout the parks, sometimes you might not be able to make it over there, or you may not be in the park at the moment. In this event, you can call their general Guest Services line at (714) 781-4636. Guest Relations Whether you’re in the Disneyland park, Disney California Adventure, or Downtown Disney, just give this line a call for any general inquiries you have. Think of it as a catchall for any issues or questions you have that don’t really fit into another category! Disneyland Candy Palace This may seem like an odd number to keep on hand, but if you’re interested in trying out some of the specialty treats they have available here you’re going to need it. The Disneyland Candy Palace makes their treats fresh, so they have a “Candy Hotline” so guests can call ahead to find out which specific candy will be available on a certain day. Candy Palace The Candy Palace is also one of only two places where you can find Disneyland’s famous Candy Canes during the holiday season. Another popular item are their Chocolate Easter Eggs which you can purchase during the spring. Both of these items tend to go fast, so you can call (714) 781-4636 for updates on their inventory! Disney Genie Service Chances are you will use Disney’s Genie or Genie+ services during your trip. While they can be useful in getting you and your family on those attractions from your wish list, sometimes there are glitches that need to get sorted out. ©Disney The Genie services can also be pretty confusing even for those of us that are old-timers! If you experience any issues with Genie or have questions on how to use the ride reservation system, you can call their helpline at (714) 781-4636. Lost and Found Disney vacations can be a whirlwind. Each day you might find yourself rushing from breakfast to a ride reservation, then catching a parade before lunch, hitting three more attractions, a show, and dinner. Before you know it, it’s 9PM! All through this time you’ve been carrying around some necessities like your portable charger, water bottle, and wallet, just to name a few. Disneyland Lost and Found With all of the chaos during the day it can be easy to misplace something. When that happens you can turn to Lost and Found! There are Lost and Found areas in the park where you can speak to a cast member, but if you’ve left the park for the day or don’t want to wait in a long line you can call their helpline at (714) 817-2166. Check out these other posts to help you plan your next Disneyland trip: Best Disneyland Restaurants for First Timers FULL LIST Of The Disneyland Rides Included with Genie+ (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride!) Best Disneyland Rides, Ranked You can also check out our guide to doing Disneyland in 2023! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your number one tip for Disneyland first-timers? Share them below in the comment section! The post 4 Numbers You NEED For Your Disney Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Move aside, TRON. Journey of Water who? This restaurant opening should be the most anticipated Disney World debut of 2023! ©Disney Roundup Rodeo BBQ is a new table service buffet coming to Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios this spring. Recently, Disney released the menu and we have some thoughts. Most of the spread is what you would expect from a BBQ joint: a variety of meats with classic BBQ sides like biscuits, fried pickles, and mac & cheese. You can count on us to bring you a full review of Roundup Rodeo once it opens, but until then we want to highlight which menu items we are most looking forward to! Rodeo Roundup BBQ ©Disney One of the first items on the menu that caught our eye was There’s a Sausage in My Boot. This is a spiced pork sausage, which has been fire-grilled over live oak to give it an added kick. Often, we find that when Disney labels something as spicy, it turns out to be kind of mild. It’s rare to actually get a truly spicy dish in the parks. We are hoping this actually delivers on its promise! We also kind of hope it gets served in a boot. Bring on the meats! ©Disney Next up are the Force Field Fried Pickles, which are jumbo pickle spears coated with a dill-flavored breading and fried “to perfection.” While most fried pickles come in slices, a few restaurants opt for spears instead. If your favorite part of fried pickles is the crispy exterior then spears might not satisfy you, but pickle-lovers will appreciate these! Another side we are looking forward to is the Slinky Doooooooooog Mac & Cheese. This dish is a spiral pasta in a creamy house-made cheese sauce topped with crumbled cheddar crackers. If you’ve been following us for a while you know we’ve tried a lot of Disney mac & cheeses. It will be interesting to see how this one matches up! Side dishes ©Disney For the desserts, the one that looks the most fun has to be the Cupcake à la Forky! This is a classic chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate ganache center topped with velvety graham cracker buttercream and a sugar cookie. It’s got a lot going on but hopefully, all of the individual components will come together to create something delicious! The Frozen Peanut Butter & Jelly definitely intrigues us. Disney promised a fun frozen twist on the classic peanut butter & jelly featuring peanut butter whiskey — definitely not your kids’ traditional lunch! This is probably the most interesting item on the menu, and we can’t wait to see what it’s actually like in person. Sweet treats ©Disney But, there is something interesting to note about this menu — some of the items are named after the characters themselves, and we don’t love the idea of thinking we’re eating these beloved Toy Story pals! If you can get past that, Roundup Rodeo BBQ sounds like it might be the perfect spot for a rootin’ tootin’ good time. Roundup Rodeo BBQ opens on March 23rd, 2023. Be sure to check in to DFB for a full review, and stay tuned to our site for more Disney dining news! Click here to check out the full menu for Roundup Rodeo BBQ! The Ultimate Guide to Eating in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for Roundup Rodeo BBQ to open in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Things We're MOST Excited To Try at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland has taken on a whole new look for the 100th Anniversary celebration! 100th Anniversary Sleeping Beauty Castle We’ve seen new statues, signage, and even castle decor! Not only that, but a Disneyland park ICON has received a glow-up in honor of the 100th Anniversary Celebration! Disney shared a video of the monorail at Disneyland with a NEW look! The monorail got a shiny new wrap to reflect the official branding of Disney100. Check it out! Doesn’t it look magical?! We love how it features Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the gang who make Disney so special for all of us. Sleeping Beauty Castle with 100th Anniversary decor Here at DFB, we’re keeping up with all things Disney100, so make sure to follow along so you don’t miss out on any 100th Anniversary news or updates! Plus, we’ve got you covered when it comes to Disney100 merchandise — so that you can celebrate the company’s huge milestone for years to come. Main Street 100th Anniversary decor 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 to DFB for the latest updates! Looking For Disney100 updates? Look no further! Click here for more. 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 the monorail’s new look? Leave a comment and let us know! The post See the SHINY New Monorail Look for Disney's 100th Anniversary! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Where are all the Finding Nemo fans?! Gimme some fin! Noggin! Duuuude. You so totally rock! It seems kind of rare these days that we see new Finding Nemo merchandise pop up, so we were so excited to see these NEW items pop up on AMAZON! If you’re like us and obsessed with Nemo and all things Big Blue World, this post is for you. We found these Finding Nemo Loungefly items on Amazon and they would make fintastic additions to your collection. There’s a mini backpack AND a matching wallet — and the details are too cute. Without further ado — check out the Loungefly Finding Nemo Mini Backpack! It’s $80 and simply adorable, featuring Nemo and all his friends from school! ©Amazon Even Mr. Ray, whose appearance actually forms the front pocket of the backpack! The lining of this backpack is also super cute — once again featuring Nemo and some of his friends. ©Amazon This is our favorite part! In the bottom corner on the back of the backpack, we have a glimpse of this iconic scene: ©Amazon Click Here to purchase the Loungefly Finding Nemo Mini Backpack The matching wallet is just as cute! ©Amazon Once again featuring Nemo and his friends, this wallet truly matches the backpack perfectly — and it’s $40. ©Amazon Hello again, Mr. Ray! Click here to purchase the Loungefly Finding Nemo Wallet We love these new Loungefly pieces and hope you do too! If you’re looking for more Disney deals on Amazon, we’ve got you covered! We’re always on the hunt for more Amazon finds and we always make sure to share those with you guys. Click the link below to look at more Disney Loungeflys from Amazon — plus, you can get an Amazon Prime free trial — on us! You’re welcome. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney shopping news! Check Out MORE Exclusive Disney Loungeflys On Amazon 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 these new Loungeflys? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's New Amazon Exclusive Loungefly Collection Is Like, So Totally Awesome, Dude! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Not everyone loves surprises, but even those who aren’t big fans of them can probably get behind a surprise sale! Disney merchandise We will hop on any chance we get to snag Disney merch at a discount. And right now, you can get a TON of Disney items on sale online — so what are you waiting for?! shopDisney is having a surprise sale! Their Winter Savings Event is running from now until January 29th, and you can save big on hundreds of items on their site. Some items are discounted as much as 40% off! To redeem the discount, just use the code SAVEBIG at checkout and it would automatically be applied to the qualifying items in your basket. This is a great chance to purchase items that have been sitting in your wish list! © Disney We saw tons of ears in their sale section! During this event, you can save money on items like the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Jeweled Ear Headband for Adults, normally $39.99 but now 20% off. Even popular items like the Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey for Adults in Piglet Pink can be found amongst the sale items! This Spirit Jersey is normally $84.99, but during the event you can get one for yourself at 20% off. Piglet Pink Spirit Jersey ©Disney If that wasn’t enough to entice you, shopDisney is also offering free shipping on your entire order! Just use the code FREESHIP at checkout. This promotion is for today only, so if you want to take advantage of getting the most savings make sure to shop their site today! Click Here to Shop Disney’s Winter Savings Event! Stay tuned to our site for more updates on ways you can save money on your favorite merch! EVERY Pair of Minnie Ears You Can Buy Online Right NOW! 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. If you could get one item from shopDisney for free, what would you choose? Comment your pick below! The post We're Excited for Disney's SURPRISE Online Sale. Our Wallets Are Not. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ready to ride all your favorite rides, eat the best food, and literally smile your face off (ok, not literally)? Let’s plan out the PERFECT three days in Disney World for YOU, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: How to Have Three PERFECT Days in Disney World! 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: How To Have Three PERFECT Days in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland is about to get a LOT more exciting! World of Color — One Thanks to the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, we’re anticipating new attractions, snacks, and of course — stellar nighttime entertainment! One new show is World of Color — One, and we were lucky enough to check it out before it officially debuts at Disney California Adventure. But, there are more exclusive ways to catch this new show too! Dining Packages allow guests to reserve a meal at a select restaurant paired with guaranteed reserved seating for a show, parade, or nighttime spectacular at Disneyland Resort! Dessert Parties offer a dessert buffet which guests can enjoy during a performance of a spectacular. For World of Color — One, you can do both! World of Color — One World of Color One Dessert Party Guests will enjoy a selection of sweet desserts and savory items, sparkling beverages, and reserved seating in the World of Color One preferred viewing area. Each person in your party must purchase a Dessert Party Package in order to enter the viewing area. The package includes: A delicious selection of desserts and cheeses 2 alcoholic beverages for adults, age 21 and older Unlimited soft drinks and bottled water Reserved seating in the World of Color preferred viewing area at Paradise Gardens Park, where you can sit at a table with folding chairs or a high-top table with director chairs World of Color One This Dessert Party is $89 per person. Click HERE to find our review of the World of Color Dessert Party! World of Color One Dining Package Guests may choose to enjoy a 3-course prix-fixe lunch or dinner at Wine Country Trattoria, plus a reserved viewing area for the World of Color One evening spectacular, or enjoy an all-your-care-to-enjoy buffet at Storytellers Cafe plus a reserved viewing area for the show. We’ve got a breakdown of the pricing below. Wine Country Trattoria at Disney California Adventure Wine Country Trattoria Lunch: $59 per adult, $35 per child Dinner: $59 per adult, $35 per child Storytellers Cafe Dinner: $59 per adult, $35 per child Storytellers Cafe From what we can tell, this is the same as the previous World of Color dinner package, but there is an upcharge if you decide to order the ribeye! We’ll be bringing you all sorts of reviews, news, and more from the 100th Anniversary, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click HERE to find a review of the World of Color Dining Package! 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 celebrating the 100th Anniversary in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post The EXCLUSIVE Ways To Watch Disney's NEW Nighttime Show first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney100 Celebration is kicking off with…well, a LOT! Pixar Pier In Disneyland on January 27th, there will be a number of new things to celebrate the 100th Anniversary — Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will officially open, Disneyland will get a new nighttime show — Wondrous Journeys, there will be new character costumes, new decorations to enjoy, new food to eat, and SO MUCH MORE. But if you are looking for another way to celebrate, you’ll want to visit Disney California Adventure Park to see their NEW nighttime show — World of Color — ONE! Set to a soundtrack featuring 18 compositions and with references to Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars movies, California Adventure’s new nighttime show has a little bit of everything. Oh, and it uses mist screens, TONS of dancing fountains, laser lights, flame effects, and much more. World of Color — One! We were lucky to get a media preview of the entire experience and now we’re sharing ALL the details with you! The show begins with some words from Walt Disney (a real tug at the heartstrings) and then the narrator talks a bit about how things started with Walt and it really only takes ONE. World of Color — One! According to Disney, the show “celebrates how a single action, like a drop of water, creates a ripple that can grow into a wave of change. You’ll discover how it only takes one action to make an impact on the people in our lives and the world around us, just as one man – Walt Disney – started the wave that has continued to grow and inspire people around the globe for 100 years.” It Only Takes One Throughout the show, we saw projections, light effects, lasers, fountains, and a powerful soundtrack full of fan-favorite Disney songs utilized to bring many films to life including Pocahontas, Encanto, Ratatouille, Soul, Coco, Moana, and MORE. There Is SO Much to See! Not us crying when the emotional music from The Lion King starts playing. Aside from the Disney music you know and love, you’ll also hear a new original song called “Start a Wave,” which was written by the Grammy-nominated Cody Fry and sung by Loren Allred. The show lasts around 24 minutes, so be sure to set aside enough time for it in your schedule. On January 27th, the show will be presented twice — at 9PM and 10:15PM. Those showtimes continue for a few more days. It then appears to be limited just to a 9PM performance on January 30th and 31st. Times vary throughout February, and times are subject to change again, so just be sure to check the schedule ahead of your visit! How Beautiful! While you can catch some of the show from various parts of California Adventure, Disney does note that the “roped-off, reserved viewing areas offer the best vantage point” to fully experience the show. All of the reserved viewing spaces are standing-room only, so keep that in mind. If you want to enter those reserved viewing areas, you’ll need to join the virtual queue. The virtual queue opens at noon in the Disneyland App. Here are some key things to know about the virtual queue: To access the virtual queue, you “must have entered Disney California Adventure Park with a one-park ticket or Park Hopper ticket, or Disneyland Park with a Park Hopper ticket.” If the virtual queue fills up, “visit the Paradise Bay viewing area 30 to 45 minutes before showtime to check in with a Cast Member for walk-up viewing options.” If you get a spot in the virtual queue, you’ll get a “notification through the Disneyland app to enter the viewing area via one of the 2 marked entrance points (Blue or Yellow), approximately 45 minutes before the show begins.” World of Color One Again, while this is for the best viewing spot, remember that the virtual queue is technically not required to view the nighttime show. Additional viewing is available around Paradise Bay on a first-come, first-served basis. Want another way to get a reserved viewing spot for the show? Reserve a World of Color — ONE dining package or participate in the World of Color — ONE Dessert Party. The Dining Package pairs lunch or dinner (depending on the location) at Wine Country Trattoria or Storytellers Cafe with a voucher for the World of Color Preferred Viewing Area. ©Disneyland For the Dessert Party, you’ll pay one price to get desserts and cheeses, 2 alcoholic beverages for adults, reserved seating, and more. Pricing is $89 per guest. ©Disneyland If you want to see this show for yourself, you can do so starting January 27th — either by getting a virtual queue spot, dining package, dessert party, or just walk-up viewing around Paradise Bay. So Beautiful! Between the water effects, fountains, and popular Disney music, we have a feeling this could be a big hit for a number of guests. World of Color One Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest 100th Anniversary news! Click here to see more details 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’s your favorite part of this new show? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. We were invited by Disney to attend their media preview of the 100th Anniversary celebrations in Disneyland. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Get a FIRST LOOK at the NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Show first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has experienced a lot of changes over the past few years — almost too many to count. Magic Kingdom at night But, of course, that’s what we’re here for. We’re here to keep track of all the changes to better inform you ahead of your next trip to the parks. One major change that’s happened is the extended pause of the Disney Dining Plan. We haven’t seen it in effect since before the parks shut down for the global pandemic. Disney HAS said that it will return in the future, but it’s been a while since they made those comments. So, what would have to happen for the DDP to return? Well, first of all, we have seen a recent offer from Disney that is the closest anything has been to the Dining Plan since it shut down — the Dining Promo Card. However, this is still VERY different from the Dining Plan, so let’s break it down. Akershus Disney recently announced that they will be offering a Dining Promo Card this summer for guests visiting between June 25th and September 14th, 2023. Guests must be staying a minimum of 4 nights at a Disney World hotel with at least 4 days of park tickets in order to qualify for the card. Dining in Disney World The card is basically like a gift card from Disney that you can use at select restaurants and food locations at Disney World. It’s included with certain hotel reservations, so if you have a qualifying reservation, you will have the option to get the card. The amount of money you get on the card depends on your vacation arrival date, how long you’re staying at your hotel, and which hotel you choose. You can get up to $750 on the Dining Promo Card. Find out more details about the Dining Promo Card here The difference between this card and the Disney Dining Plan is that the card is pretty much Disney just giving you free money. It’s a perk or an incentive to stay at a Disney World hotel for a certain length of time during those dates. The Dining Plan, however, is just you paying for your dining in advance of your Disney World trip so you don’t have to think about it once you’re at Disney World. Mickey at ‘Ohana breakfast We’ve seen some encouraging things changing lately that might mean the Dining Plan will actually be returning at some point. Disney has reversed some changes that help out guests, like overnight self-parking being free again at Disney World hotels when it had previously cost money. Grand Floridian Another change we’ve seen is Disney announcing that soon guests who buy Disney Genie+ will also get free digital PhotoPass downloads for attraction photos on the day of their purchase, thus increasing the value of the Genie+ system. Disney Genie And, Annual Passholders are even getting a great perk — they will be able to enter the parks after 2PM without a Park Pass Reservation (with a few exceptions). Annual Passholder Entrance These are all encouraging signs because they are generally changes that are making guests very happy instead of angry, which is a nice change of pace from the overall sentiment about changes in the past few years. Guests are now getting more for their money and better perks with these changes. 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts So, that means Disney is listening to guests and their experiences. And if there is ONE thing that guests have been extremely vocal about, it’s the demand for the Disney Dining Plan to return. So, if Disney wants to make more people happy and keep stepping up their game when it comes to helping out families on their vacations, we could see them bring back the Dining Plan sooner rather than later. It is a logical next step after some of the other recent changes that have happened. Disney Dining Plan Shirt We doubt Disney would bring back the Dining Plan before the Dining Promo Card offer ends in September, but you never know. It also doesn’t mean that it won’t be announced before then, though. We will, of course, let you know if Disney announces anything about either! For more on dining in Disney World, check out which Disney World deal is better: the new dining promo card or a room-only discount, what Disney DIDN’T tell you about their new dining deal, and when you should say NO to Disney World’s new dining package. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news, info, and updates. Our NEW Tips for Saving BIG in Disney World! 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? 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We’ve got some Disneyland news coming your way! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen There is a lot going on over on the West Coast with Disney’s 100th Anniversary starting, a new ride opening, new snacks becoming available, and more. And now, a popular Downtown Disney restaurant has partly reopened for dining. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has announced that they’ve reopened their upstairs and balcony dining! The renovation of the rest of the building is still underway. But be warned — their beignet dessert is currently unavailable, so if you’re hoping for some beignets, you’ll have to wait a little longer. And their Express side remains closed at this moment for renovations. According to their response to one individual’s comment on Instagram, “At the moment, all reservations are suspended and will open at a future date, however, [they] always accept walk-ins.” Wondering why Ralph Brennan’s closed and what’s going on over there? Well, the restaurant closed to make changes that will bring “a fresh approach to the menu, while staying true to the heart of New Orleans.” It will eventually fully reopen as Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, and it will feature outdoor patios, a veranda, and dining rooms. Once fully reopened, the menu will have Pasta Jambalaya, Gumbo Ya-Ya, and a Grilled Lobster BLT Po’ Boy — and (of course) beignets! ©Disney — Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Refurbishment Concept Art There is currently no timeline for this finalized refurbishment, but Disney said the restaurant will be closed for a “short time” as of the latest update in early January 2023. We’ll keep you posted as more information is revealed! In the meantime, don’t miss these other major Downtown Disney restaurant updates, and stay tuned to DFB for all the up-to-date Disney news! See how you can join in on the 100th Anniversary celebrations from home! 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 returning to this spot to dine soon? Tell us in the comments below! The post A Restaurant Has Partially REOPENED in Downtown Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 100th Anniversary celebration “officially” kicks off in Disneyland on January 27th, but the fun has already begun! What do you think of the decorations? We’ve spotted 100th Anniversary decorations in Disneyland, 100th Anniversary merchandise on Amazon, and MUCH more. But now we’ve got a special look at another new thing coming for the 100th Anniversary celebration — NEW character costumes! In a new Instagram video, Disney has shared a look at the 100th Anniversary costumes Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, Daisy, and MORE will be sporting at Disneyland! Looking spiffy friends! Whose costume do you like the best? Tell us in the comments below! For more 100th Anniversary news, click on the following links: See how Sleeping Beauty Castle has CHANGED for the 100th Anniversary Get a sneak peek at some NEW 100th Anniversary merchandise 5 BEST 100th Anniversary items you can get on Amazon Join the 100th Anniversary celebration from home And stay tuned for all the latest updates! 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 Tell us your thoughts on these costumes in the comments below! The post Get a Peek at the Disney Characters' NEW Looks for the 100th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you want GOOD southern cooking, look no further than Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs! Homecomin’ This popular spot is home to many beloved and iconic dishes — from fried chicken to Hummingbird cake and everything in between. But some serious menu CHANGES have hit this popular location — so let’s go through them ALL. The main changes appear to be on the Brunch and Dinner menus (from what we can see for now). Note that while these changes do NOT appear on the Disney World website for Homecomin’ they DO appear in the My Disney Experience app. One interesting thing to note, Everglazed donuts are now listed on the Homecomin’ menu at dinner (served as dessert and with fried chicken!). Let’s go through all of the changes. Brunch Menu Changes Price Increases Bee Haven Bay Fried Green Tomatoes — increased from $15 to $16 Kids Menu French Toast — increased from $10 to $12 Junior Farmer Plate — increased from $10 to $12 Bradley’s Grits side — increased from $6 to $7 White Peach Sangria — increased from $13 to $14 Sweet Tea Shine (Sweet tea, fresh-squeezed lemon and moonshine) — increased from $14 to $15 Princess Mimosa — increased from $12 to $13 Menu Additions 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. Choice of side item.) — $17 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. $14.00 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) — $13 Bee Haven Bay Fried Green Tomatoes — Up Close Changes Kids Menu French Toast now notes that it is served with fresh fruit AND a choice of side Junior Farmer Plate now notes that it comes with fresh fruit AND a choice of side item Princess Mimosa now notes that it comes with your choice of Florida orange juice, or blueberry, strawberry, or peach purees Dinner Menu Changes Price Increases Church Lady Deviled Eggs — increased from $13 to $14 Bee Haven Bay Fried Green Tomatoes — increased from $15 to $17 Thigh High Chicken Biscuits — increased from $17 to $19 Bunch of Puppies (House-made hushpuppies served with pimento cheese and red jalapeño jelly) — 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 Thigh High Chicken Biscuits at Homecomin’ The Country Club — increased from $19 to $20 Art’s Famous Fried Chicken — increased from $32 to $34 Fried Chicken & Doughnuts — increased from $30 to $32 Shrimp & Grits — increased from $27 to $29 Kitchen Plate (Sampling of 3 sides) — increased from $19 to $20 Country Fried Steak — 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 Bradley’s Grits — increased from $7 to $8 Hummingbird Cake — increased from $13 to $14 Chocolate Pecan Pie — increased from $12 to $14 Chef Art Smith’s Hummingbird Cake Menu Additions Spicy Cauliflower Wings (Cauliflower florets flash-fried and tossed in hot honey sauce) — $14 Fried Pickles (Hand-cut spears are pickled in-house, crispy fried and served with remoulade) — $16 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) — $18 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) — $14 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) — $19 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) — $28 Homecomin’ in Disney Springs 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) — $37 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) — Market Price Side — Southern Green Beans — $8 Side — French Fries — $7 Hot Fudge Bourbon Brownie (Dark chocolate brownie garnished tableside with our warm bourbon chocolate sauce) — $14 Carrot Cake (House made carrot cake topped with cream cheese icing and caramel drizzle) — $14 Everglazed Doughnuts (Hand-crafted and glazed daily by our West Side neighbors at Everglazed) — $10!! 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) — $14 Shine Flight (Take flight with a taste of all five of our Shines on Tap flavors!) — $34 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) — $22 Removed Okra Fries Gator Bites The Hamilton Salad Conch Chowder Braised Short Ribs Fried Catfish Succotash Sweetness Shine Cake Doughnuts — Freshly made mini sugar doughnuts Fried Gator — Gone! Changes Church Lady Deviled Eggs used to be described as “HFK-style whole deviled” eggs, that has changed to “Southern-style” deviled eggs (note that HFK stands for Homecomin Florida Kitchen) It appears the Jasper Board has specifically been added to the Dinner menu (though note that the Jasper Board itself has been available at Homecomin’ for some time) — $28 The Catfish Sandwich used to be served on toasted Cuban bread, now it is served on a brioche bun Fried Chicken & Doughnuts — This used to served with house-made sugar doughnuts and your choice of a side item. Now it is served with EVERGLAZED’s hand-crafted glazed donuts and creamy mashed potatoes! Shrimp & Grits — This now notes that it is served with a cheddar drop biscuit Chopped Pork Barbecue — it now specifies that it is dressed with their own sweet and spicy barbecue sauce instead of HFK sauce Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Country Fried Steak — used to be served with succotash, now is served with a cheddar drop biscuit (and other side items that have remained the same) Char-grilled Chicken used to be served with succotash and a cup of conch chowder, now it is served with roasted potatoes and vegetables and a cup of Brunswick Stew The roasted sweet potato side appears to have been replaced with a Sweet Potato Mash Skillet — it is $9 The Hummingbird cake used to note that it came with a seasonal fruit gastrique — that part of the dish has been removed MANY other price increases and changes have also hit the drinks menu. Fried Chicken Salad WHEW. Those are quite a few menu changes! Be sure to keep them in mind as you plan future trips to this spot. And stay tuned for more menu updates. Click here to see ALL of our reviews of Homecomin’  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! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Lunar New Year celebrations have officially begun in Disneyland, where Disney California Adventure Park is hosting the Lunar New Year Festival! Lunar New Year Festival We’ve eaten all kinds of delicious food and enjoyed the festivities. But what if you want to do some Lunar New Year shopping from home? Well, we’ve already seen one Year of the Rabbit pair of ears online, but now ANOTHER pair is available! Say “hello” to the Loungefly Year of the Rabbit Lunar New Year Ears. They’ve got a bright gold bow in the center and ears with Disney rabbit characters on them, like Judy Hopps, the White Rabbit… ©Disney …and Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh. ©Disney You can get them now on shopDisney for $44.99. Buy the Loungefly Year of the Rabbit Ears here! Plus, the OTHER Lunar New Year Ears are also still available! ©Disney These ears are $29.99 and have plush bunny ears in addition to the Minnie ears — talk about EARception! Buy these Lunar New Year ears! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? Tiana Shirt It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Here Are 5 of the BEST 100th Anniversary Disney Items You Can Get on Amazon! 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 grabbing these ears? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Disney Loungefly Ears Are Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are only a couple days away from the official kickoff of the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary celebrations! ©Disney And Disneyland is getting all dressed up for the festivities. We’ve already seen touches of decor in the parks, heard about the new snacks, and seen clips of the new nighttime shows. But now we have even MORE details to share about the 100th celebration! The 100 Years of Wonder celebration features heavy use of platinum with accents of royal blue. These colors have been popping up all around Disneyland in the form of new park decorations. Plenty of banners are up, accented with “100 Years of Wonder” medallions. Main Street Speaking of medallions, these medallions have been appearing around the park too! Similar to the interactive 50th statues in Disney World, certain medallions (and statues) will interact with your MagicBand+ in Disneyland. Medallion We also spotted a Mickey Mouse statue in Disneyland park! The base includes the all-important phrase: “It all started with a mouse.” Mickey statue Interestingly, this quote seems to be just slightly off from the original. According to D23, the full quote from Walt Disney is “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse.” That full quote (with the “was” and “by”) is featured in Disneyland’s version of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The Queue Other 100th Anniversary banners grace the facades of buildings around the park. Shiny banners! However, the piece de resistance is Sleeping Beauty Castle! The centerpiece of Disneyland has been adorned with 100th Anniversary decorations. Royal blue banners with shiny platinum stars line the pathway up to the castle gate. She’s all dressed up! As we got closer, we could see how much detail went into the new castle design. A massive platinum wishing star is now situated atop the center of the castle, while additional banners hang from the side towers. What do you think of the decorations? Taking a closer look at that centerpiece, we can see that Aurora’s friends Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather are holding up the banner! In the center is a hammered platinum shield with the 100 Years of Wonder logo front and center. Sleeping Beauty’s fairy friends! A video really is the best way to get the full effect of the new decorations (oh and the fountains are running too!). Make sure you stay tuned to our site and socials for updates on the 100th celebrations happening at Disneyland! Click here to read about the 100th Anniversary festivities! 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 part of the 100th Anniversary celebrations are you most excited about? Comment your thoughts below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. We were invited by Disney to attend their media preview of the Disney100 celebration. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post See How One Disney Castle Has Changed for the 100th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Looking to get a Disney makeover? Well if you’re between the ages of 3 and 12, there’s a special place for you! Time to Transform! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique allows kiddos to get royal makeovers at both Disney World and Disneyland. And while you might already be familiar with the Castle or Knight package, there’s another experience here that Encanto fans cannot miss! Introducing The Disney Encanto Package! This package is available at the Magic Kingdom Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique location and Disneyland Park location. ©Disney In Disney World, the website indicates that the package starts at $179.95 (plus tax) and includes: Hairstyling Shimmering makeup with face gem Princess sash and cinch bag Nail polish Mirabel or Isabela gown Coordinating accessories (shoes sold separately) Here’s a look at some of the other packages also available. ©Disney In Disneyland, there are some other packages to pick from including a Frozen Crown package and more. ©Disneyland Their Encanto package also starts at $179.95 plus tax, and comes with hairstyling, an Encanto dress, and more. ©Disney If you’re looking for something special for a kiddo in your life who LOVES Encanto, this could be just the thing! Just be sure to make a reservation. These spots are popular so reservations can fill up quickly. Getting a reservation WELL in advance is highly recommended. And be sure to look at all of the rules and requirements so you go in prepared! Disney World Rules ©Disney Stay tuned for more Disney news! What else can Encanto fans experience in the parks? Click here to find out! 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 to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? Tell us in the comments. The post See What 'Encanto' Experience Is Now Available in the Disney Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s 100th Anniversary celebration is kicking off in just a few days at Disneyland Resort! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland We already know about some of the snacks that we can expect to try, and we’ve got the details for two new nighttime spectaculars that will debut in honor of the occasion…but what about the merchandise?! We’ve seen some Disney100 merchandise already, but today we got a sneak peek more of the collection. Disney invited us out for a media event to preview the new merchandise and other 100th Anniversary celebrations, and we’re taking you along to see what you can expect. The new collections are set to become available on Friday, January 27th. (In fact, we already know that the Eras collection will be released on the 27th on shopDisney.) Let’s take a look at some of the NEW collections you’ll soon find! Some of the New Items! Let’s start out with these Disney100 Minnie ears, covered in a pattern of iconic attractions, and topped with a starry silver bow. We think they’re going to be popular! New Ears! The side of the headband has Walt Disney’s signature — what a cool touch! The side of the headband Here’s another look at the ears! That’s everything we’ve got for now, but we’ll update you as we learn more about the celebration. Stay tuned for more updates! Click Here to Learn How You Can Celebrate 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 How are you celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their media preview of the Disney100 celebrations at Disneyland Resort. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post SNEAK PEEK at Disney’s New 100th Anniversary Merchandise Collections first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will open SOON in Disneyland (on January 27th!). Runaway Railway We’ve already shared a FIRST LOOK at the ride’s queue (which is incredibly detailed — seriously, you’ve GOT to see this folks!) and a peek at some of the MANY easter eggs throughout the queue and ride. But we just had to highlight one particular easter egg here! Yes, there’s “your cheese” and “nacho cheese”… Your Cheese, NACHO Cheese …jokes about popular movies that have been given distinctly Disney spins… Goofy Friday! …and details that reference the very start of the Walt Disney Company (Laugh-O-Gram was Walt Disney’s first studio, started back in Kansas City, Missouri). Cool! But you’ll have to be a true Disney EXPERT to notice this next one! As you enter the city scene within Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland, you’ll likely be overwhelmed by the sheer number of things in the room. But do yourself a favor and look closely for a sign for a shop called Kevin’s Aloha Shirts. Know what that’s a reference to? Kevin’s Alohaha Shirts Well, this sign is actually an homage to Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty. Rafferty helped to conceive and develop Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! In an interview with D23, Rafferty shared that he was VERY scared about being responsible for delivering Mickey’s first ride-through attraction. Rafferty said, “There have been lots of concepts over the years, but this is the one that stuck… and maybe that’s because it was meant to be. Mickey and Minnie are the hardest, because they have been everywhere and have done everything. So, what do you do with that?” ©Disney He continued, “The attraction was inspired by technology that Imagineering had been developing for about 10 years through its scenic illusions group—and, of course, by the new Mickey shorts and the comedy, the cadence, the music, the art direction, and the edginess of those. We came up with the original story and theme song for that attraction. The moons were all in alignment for that. For 60-something years we’d been thinking about a Mickey ride, and now here it is. And I’m doing it? Talk about daunting! I’m proud of it. It’s a beautiful cherry on top of the amazing cake of my career.” Rafferty retried back in 2021. He’s worked on MANY projects over the years including Cars Land, Toy Story Midway Mania!, Test Track, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, and so many more. ©Disney Fun fact: Rafferty’s son — Kevin Rafferty, Jr. — also works for Disney! He has been in a variety of communications roles over the years and you’ll often find his posts on the official Disney Parks Blog. So now you know the secret! Be sure to point it out to your friends during your next trip to Disneyland to show off what a Disney expert you are! And stay tuned for more Disney news. 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Have you heard the very important Disney World transportation update? Disney World’s Skyliner Disney World has all kinds of free transportation for you to use to get between the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs. There’s a fleet of buses, a few Monorail lines, boats, and the Skyliner. It’s fun to use the more unique options, like the Monorail and Skyliner, and they’re often faster than the buses and boats anyways. But if you were planning to ride the Skyliner, you need to watch out for its scheduled CLOSURE. The Disney Skyliner closed on January 22nd, and it won’t reopen until January 30th. So for guests planning to stay at a hotel with a Skyliner station or hoping to use the Skyliner to get between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll need to plan for alternate transportation. It’s closed Disney is providing bus transportation for hotels on the Skyliner lines to get guests where they need to be while this service is down. Bus transportation at Disney World The closure is for “planned maintenance,” and thanks to DFB reader @clairesafford04 on Instagram, we got to see a quick peek at what that maintenance looks like! Photo by @clairesafford04 These pictures show Cast Members working on the Skyliner over Hourglass Lake, near the Skyliner station that connects Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort to the main hub at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Photo by @clairesafford04 Make sure you plan for this transportation change if you’ll be in Disney World over the next few days! The Skyliner should reopen on January 30th, and we’ll be watching for any updates or changes to that plan. Walt Disney World Skyliner Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest happenings at Disney World. Click here to learn all about Disney World transportation. 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 What’s your favorite way to get around Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS: UPDATE on the Skyliner’s CLOSURE in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a runner? Do you participate in runDisney events? Running at Animal Kingdom Maybe you were at Disney World recently for the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Or maybe you’re looking forward to runDisney events that will eventually return to Disneyland in 2024. Whatever the case, if you love Disney and you like medals and running, there’s a special challenge you need to know about! The runDisney Coast to Coast Challenge is returning in 2024! Here’s how it works: beginning in 2024, if you complete any runDisney race of 10 miles or more at BOTH Disney World and Disneyland in the same calendar year, you’ll get a special Coast to Coast Race Challenge Medal! ©runDisney There are two ways to qualify for the medal in 2024. The first is to complete the Half Marathon during the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend PLUS (at least) one of the following: 2024 Walt Disney World Half Marathon 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Note that multi-event challenges (like the Dumbo Double Dare, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, and Dopey Challenge) can also count toward the Challenge. If you qualify this way, you’ll get a Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal only available in 2024. runDisney SpringTime Surprise The other way to qualify is to complete the Half Marathon during the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, plus any qualifying event at Disney World in 2024, including: Disney Princess Half Marathon or Disney Fairy Tale Challenge runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler or runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon or Disney Two Course Challenge Those who complete the challenge this way will receive a different Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal. runDisney sign Note that runners will not need to register separately for the challenge — just for the races they plan on participating in. Only one Coast to Coast challenge medal can be run in any given calendar year. Also, virtual races don’t count toward the challenge. Princess Minnie at the Finish Line for Disney Princess 5K So go ahead and make those running plans for 2024 — an extra medal might be in the cards for you next year! We’ll also keep you updated on all other runDisney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Need a new shirt for your upcoming races? Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Rides-Drinks-Snacks shirts from the DFB Store! Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! The Unexpected Problem You May Face on runDisney Weekends in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be trying to qualify for the Coast to Coast Racing Challenge medal in 2024? Let us know in the comments! The post runDisney's Coast to Coast Race Challenge Is Coming BACK! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article