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The start of Disney’s 100th Anniversary celebration is coming up soon, which means it’s almost time for a new nighttime show to debut in Disneyland! ©Disney Wondrous Journeys is a new nighttime spectacular that will premiere in Disneyland on January 27th, 2023. We’ve already learned quite a bit about Wondrous Journeys — for example, we know that the Sleeping Beauty Castle will be transformed into Casa Madrigal from Disney’s Encanto during one segment! But Disney just released even more updates about the new show. Wondrous Journeys will debut at 9:30PM on January 27th. The show will feature “state-of-the-art projection effects,” special lighting, and more. On select nights, there will also be fireworks. ©Disney According to Scott Gustin, Wondrous Journeys will include nods to EVERY movie released by Walt Disney Animation Studios. We can’t wait to see some underrated movies (like Treasure Planet) finally get some love in a Disney park! There will be 18 different Disney songs played throughout the show, along with a new song called “It’s Wondrous.” One of the most exciting additions to this show is a scene where Baymax flies over the castle! “During a climactic moment in the story, the thumping bass of the song ‘Immortals’ from Big Hero 6 can be heard as Baymax takes to the skies over Disneyland Park with his rocket boosters propelling him into the night.” ©Disney If you want to see the new show on its opening night, make sure you’re inside Disneyland Park on January 27th at 9:30PM! And don’t forget that another new show is debuting at Disney California Adventure on the same night: World of Color — One will premiere at 9PM on the 27th. ©Disney We’ll be inside Disneyland on the 27th to check out all the happenings for Disney’s 100th anniversary. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to learn all about Disney’s 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 Are you going to see Disneyland’s new nighttime shows? Let us know in the comments. The post Important UPDATE About Disney’s NEW 100th Anniversary Nighttime Show first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Deciding where to eat on your Disney World vacation is about to get a LOT harder…we think! Rodeo Roundup BBQ ©Disney Roundup Rodeo BBQ is opening up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year, and although we don’t have an official opening date yet — we can’t wait to check it out! We’ve been keeping up with the construction progress at this new table service spot, and now it’s time to take another look! Toy Story Land is home to all things, well, toys — and the new table-service restaurant coming to this area is no different. Roundup Rodeo BBQ will transport guests to a rodeo arena created by Andy himself. He’s taken a few of his favorite games and play sets to set the scene, along with some very familiar toys — and things are moving along! We’ve spotted NEW drawings on the outside of the restaurant. Look at that! Here’s a closer look. We can see Jessie, Wheezy, and Bo Peep drawn on in what looks like crayon — which keeps up with the theme that this is a pretend restaurant made by Andy out of a cardboard box and toys! A close-up We can see more of the drawing from this angle, along with some additional accents like checkered and star toothpick flags, Tinker Toys, lanterns, and more. Roundup Rodeo BBQ will take guests on a rootin’ tootin’ dining experience in a new play area that Andy created for those hungry rodeo cowboys and cowgirls surrounded by western toys and other items (cardboard cutouts, stickers, lights, blocks, and more). Guests will dine among western-themed play sets while “rodeo festivities” take place. Drawings Originally, Disney had shared that Roundup Rodeo BBQ would open by the end of 2022, but as we inch closer to that date — it was becoming clear they might not meet that deadline. Now we know the restaurant will open sometime in spring 2023. In the meantime, check out our posts on Disney restaurants below — and stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! EVERYTHING We Know About Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney World 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 about Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See the Latest CHANGES at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There are a lot of reasons you might want to take a trip to Disney World soon — new attractions, fun food festivals, major reopenings, and more. Magic Kingdom at night It’s hard to resist a trip to the parks when so much is going on. You just want to be a part of the magic, you know? But, sometimes the trip that you can take sooner isn’t the best one to take. So, let’s talk about the 2 major reasons you should ditch Disney World in 2023. Unknown Timelines Many things have reopened in Disney World over the past year, but there are also several new things in progress that won’t be completed for a while. If you want to go to Disney in 2023, you have to be okay with the fact that a major attraction will not be available — Splash Mountain. The Magic Kingdom ride will be closing on January 23rd, 2023, and won’t reopen until late 2024, at which time it will have been transformed in to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. So, sorry, there won’t be a thrilling log flume ride in the park until that time. Splash Mountain is closing permanently in 2023 A few other things won’t be opening in Disney World until late in 2023 as well, like major parts of the EPCOT Transformation. EPCOT has been under construction for years now, with some of the transformation completed, other parts very much still in progress, and several things that remain a mystery. But, we do know the general idea of when certain attractions and locations will open. Construction in EPCOT Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana is slated to open in late 2023 in the World Nature neighborhood of the park. Also opening in late 2023? CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, which are being built in World Celebration and will be new areas dedicated to EPCOT’s famous festivals. Journey of Water construction Another major part of Disney World that won’t be opening any time soon is the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It should be open some time in late 2024, so you will still have to wait a while if you were hoping to take advantage of the new accommodations. Progress is being made! So, if you’re looking at taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Disney World, you may want to consider waiting so that you get to experience all of these new things when they’re finally open! 10 Spots in Disney World That Will Be UNRECOGNIZABLE in A Few Years Possible Upcoming Economic Recession You’ve probably heard the word “recession” a lot over the past several months, and it’s not a word that should leave your vocabulary any time soon. Economists have been predicting that we will go into a recession for a while now, and many believe it will start some time in the early part of this year, according to CNBC. “Whether it’s deep or shallow, long or short, is up for debate, but the idea that the economy is going into a period of contraction is pretty much the consensus view among economists.” EPCOT A recession could make it more difficult for people to spend money on things like vacations, especially Disney World vacations, which, let’s face it, cost a pretty penny compared to many other trips you could take. And, with all the price increases we’ve seen in the past, they just seem to keep getting more and more expensive. Haunted Mansion But how likely is a recession? Well Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said “Usually recessions sneak up on us. CEOs never talk about recessions. Now it seems CEOs are falling over themselves to say we’re falling into a recession…Every person on TV says recession. Every economist says recession. I’ve never seen anything like it.” (CNBC) Zandi goes on to say “The irony here is that everybody is expecting a recession.” This could mean that just the expectation of a recession could change behavior — the economy could cool off and the Federal Reserve wouldn’t have to tighten so much to choke the economy, he said. Magic Kingdom The good news is, the upcoming possible recession is also expected to be pretty predictable. “You have to blow the dust off your economics textbook. This is going to be be a classic recession,” said Tom Simons, money market economist at Jefferies, according to CNBC. “The first place we’re going to see it is in reducing headcount. We’ll see that by the middle of next year, and that’s when we’ll see economic growth slowdown significantly and inflation will come down as well.” The other good news is that we should be able to recover from the recession quickly, according to Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG. Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom But, that doesn’t mean it won’t affect people. The Fed does forecast that unemployment could go up next year to 4.6% from its current 3.7%. (CNBC). And, economists agree that declines in employment might happen in 2023. “At the start of the year, we were getting 600,000 [new jobs] a month, and now we are getting about maybe 250,000. I think we’ll see 100,000 and then next year it will basically go to zero…That’s not enough to cause a recession but enough to cool the labor market,” Zandi said. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge So, how could this affect Disney? Well, we’ve heard Disney talk about the possibility of a recession in the recent past, with Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy saying that Disney has more “commercial tools and levers” available to them now than they did during the 2008-2009 recession. If they are faced with challenges when it comes to attendance in the parks due to a recession, she said they could turn to new discounts to increase demand and keep revenue high. But, McCarthy did say that Disney would not use discounts to the extent they used them during the 2008-2009 recession. Magic Kingdom We’ve taken a look at what Disney’s done during a recession in the past, and Disney CEO Bob Iger (who was also the CEO at the time of the 2008-2009 recession) said that much of the company’s success during that time was due to discounts on hotel rooms, vacation packages, and park tickets. While the discount on the park tickets was relatively modest, they did give some pretty hefty discounts on hotel rooms, which brought in a lot of guests who might not have booked a trip otherwise. Click here to see more about what Disney did during the last recession So, if you were thinking about planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Disney World in 2023, you might want to hold off if you want to make sure you can experience as many new things as possible, like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and parts of the EPCOT Transformation. And, you also might want to put plans on the back burner due to the likely possibility of an upcoming recession, or at least consider taking a shorter trip than you usually would to save money (although we’ll have to see what kind of deals Disney might offer!). EPCOT For more on planning an upcoming Disney World trip, check out the planning tips you need to know about before your next Disney World trip, what to do if you can’t get the Disney World hotel reservation you wanted, and 3 terrifyingly easy ways to ruin your Disney World vacation. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news, info, and updates. A Full List of Disney World’s Cancellation Policies Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When are you planning to take your next trip to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The 2 Big Reasons You Should Ditch Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us — it feels like we JUST celebrated the New Year yesterday! Valentine’s Day is coming up fast! The holiday that people love to hate is right around the corner though, and we’ve already started to see heart-covered merchandise pop up in Disney World. But even if you’re not keen on all the red and pink, you might be interested in trying a NEW treat we spotted in Disney Springs! We stopped by Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop recently, and we were greeted by this little placard announcing a new Valentine’s Day-themed ice cream treat! New sundae! The Sweetheart Sundae is made with strawberry ice cream, dark hot fudge, sliced strawberries, whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, and a double heart chocolate candy filled with caramel. They’re really going hard on the chocolate and strawberries theme here! Sweetheart Sundae The strawberry ice cream is very thick and sweet, which we liked but might be overwhelming for some. The portion is absolutely MASSIVE, but we’re not complaining because the price tag is a hefty $16.95. That’s a lot of ice cream! Really, it’s more of a treat for two people to split. Maybe a good Valentine’s Day date idea? A nice spoonful! The fudge and strawberries worked well together flavor-wise, and the crunch from the strawberries added some nice dimension to the treat. There’s a LOT of chocolate in here, so if you’re averse to those flavors, you might want to avoid this treat. Also, if you’re on a budget, there are less expensive snacks out there and around Disney Springs. But all in all, it was a delicious combination of flavors if you’re craving that chocolate-covered strawberry vibe. We’ll keep you updated with any more Valentine-themed treats that arrive in Disney World, so stay tuned! We’ve got lots of advice on snacks to share for your upcoming vacation, so you’re in the right place if you’re looking for food tips. Click Here to See 23 Disney World Snacks You Can’t Miss in 2023! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you spend the $$$ on this sundae? Tell us in the comments! The post Is Disney World’s New Sundae Worth the Cost? We Found Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you don’t want to get blindsided by the hidden costs in Disney World, you’re in the right place! Main Street, U.S.A. Let’s look at how much it really costs to go to Disney World this year. Check out our video below: How Much Does It Cost to Go to Disney World Right Now? 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 Much Does It Cost to Go to Disney World Right Now? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s official you guys — Splash Mountain is now permanently closed at Magic Kingdom, making way for the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride in Frontierland. Splash Mountain The ride had its last day yesterday and was marked by LONG wait times as fans flocked to the park to say their goodbyes. But now, just a day later, we’re already seeing some changes in the park! When we arrived at Magic Kingdom this morning, we found a BIG change on the park map! First of all, it has a new cover with a new photo on the front. New map cover Second of all, it lists Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in lieu of Splash Mountain! The map now has the new ride logo with “coming 2024” written underneath. Updated Frontierland! We’ve got a year and a half or so before this ride is ready to go, but that means it’s another construction project for us to keep our eyes on! You know we’ll be sharing all the updates with you along the way. Stay tuned to DFB for more news from Magic Kingdom and all the details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The ride will have new animatronics, a new storyline, new songs, and more. But at the end, you’ll still get to splash down the big hill! And if you’re interested in following along with the other construction projects at Magic Kingdom and around Disney World, stay tuned. We’re covering all the big ones (*cough cough* TRON!) and keeping you updated with the details. Click Here to Learn More About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! 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 new map design? Tell us in the comments! The post BIG Change Comes to Magic Kingdom Park Map first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain is closed until 2024, becoming Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The ride was criticized for its portrayal of Blacks. View the full article

Disney’s Pop Century Resort is all about pop culture through the decades, which is why you’ll find things like ginormous versions of a Rubik’s Cube, Mickey telephone, yo-yo, jukebox, and more! POP Century! It’s also on the Skyliner, which means it’s super convenient for getting to other Skyliner resorts, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT. So a LOT of guests choose to stay there — if you’re one of them, though, you might need to know more about the most IMPORTANT THING — where and what to eat! That’s why we’ve put together this ultimate guide to ALL your dining options at Pop Century. Plus we’ll include some of our favorite eats, just in case you don’t know what to order at each location. So let’s get to it! Everything Pop! Okay, so Pop Century’s main food court is both a food court AND a store, so you can shop and eat all in the same spot. Honestly, it’s kind of brilliant on Disney’s part to put it all there in one location. This is a counter-service location that’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and most of what’s available here is standard American food court fare. Also, note that you can use Mobile Order here! Everything Pop! This is a HUGE food court, so if you don’t feel like traipsing all the way back to your room with your food, there’s plenty of seating. You’ll also find fountain soda drinks here, AND this is where you can grab that Refillable Mug that lets you get unlimited sodas, coffee, tea, etc. at any of the Disney resorts. 50th Anniversary Resort Refillable Mugs For breakfast, this is where you’ll get your Mickey waffles (and yes, you CANNOT be in Disney World and not have Mickey waffles for at least one breakfast — it’s a rule!). You can also order things like omelets, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, bacon, overnight oats, and more. It’s a typical counter-service breakfast, but you’re sure to find enough food to satisfy picky eaters and get fueled up for a day in the parks. Everything Pop’s Overnight Oats Lunch and dinner bring some burgers to the table (literally). In addition to the classic Disney burger, you can also grab something a little more unique, like the POP’ing Pimento Burger, which is a Grilled Signature-blend Burger topped with Bacon, Pimento Cheese, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries. Also, we’ll admit that we’re BIG fans of Disney fries — don’t @ us. They’re a lot like McDonald’s fries and THAT’S A GOOD THING. Everything Pop You’ll also find a few more surprising dishes like Shrimp and Grits, Seared Salmon, Buttermilk Chicken, and Braised Beef. Plus, you can try the 50th anniversary Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili in a Bread Boule (although we weren’t BIG fans of the chili). Walt’s Favorite Chili in a Bread Boule You’ll also find Pizzas (and we see a lot of families ordering these), a few pasta dishes, salads, and other sandwiches. If it’s plant-based options you’re looking for, you’ll find a few! However, what this location is REALLY known for is a dessert – the Tie-Dye Cheesecake. Okay, so this treat looks kinda’ like colorful Play-Dough, but trust us, it’s creamy and tasty and a MUST if you’re dining here. Groovy You’ll also find the 50th Anniversary Dessert here, which is a Raspberry Cheesecake with a Rose Gold Champagne-infused Glaze on an Almond Cookie. This is another treat you don’t want to miss out on! Read our full review of the tie-dye cheesecake Petals Pool Bar Okay, we’re just going to say it — Petals Pool Bar at the Hippy Dippy Pool is one of our favorite bars in Disney World. First, the bartenders are AMAZING. They can whip up their own signature drinks without batting an eyelash. The drinks here, though, are the REAL stars. Petals Pool Bar This is where we want to order the Piña CoLAVA, which is like a classic piña colada, but it has one big difference — raspberry puree! This drink is available at pretty much EVERY Disney World pool bar, but somehow it just hits differently sitting in the GROOVY digs of the Hippy Dippy Pool. Pina CoLAVA If you want to keep that tropical feeling going, you might also want to get the Banana Cabana, which is made with Cruzan Mango Rum, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bols Crème de Banana, and Orange and Pineapple Juice with a float of Grenadine. But any drink from here is going to be excellent, thanks to those awesome bartenders. Banana Cabana If you’re visiting during a holiday or special occasion, keep an eye out for signs at the bar for seasonal specialty drinks — those are also almost ALWAYS worth ordering. We’ve had some great holiday and Valentine’s Day drinks here! Rum Rum Reindeer You’ll also find some beers, wines, and non-alcoholic smoothies at Petals. Check out the St. Patrick’s Day cocktail we had here Other Dining Options The beauty of staying at Pop Century is that you’re just a Skyliner ride away from other resorts’ dining options, too. Want to have a character breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace? Just hop on a gondola and glide on over to Disney’s Riviera Resort. Minnie at Topolino’s Want to check out a few restaurants at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort? Well, you’re just a Skyliner ride away from that, too. So although the dining options might seem limited at Pop Century, you actually have MANY more available thanks to Disney’s newest transportation system. With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever stayed at Pop Century? Let us know what foods you liked there in the comments! The post The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney's Pop Century Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Prepare your wallets — we’ve got exciting merchandise news to share with you! Jasmine and Pocahontas Designer Dolls There’s no shortage of merchandise in the Disney universe — we just spotted ears starring a rare character, as well as a new 100th Anniversary H&M collection, among so much more. Now there’s a new collection of dolls coming next month that you seriously CANNOT miss! Disney is partnering with CreativeSoul Photography, a Black-owned business founded by Regis and Kahran Bethencourt, to release the CreativeSoul Doll Dollection, a new collection of diverse dolls inspired by Disney Princesses! ©CreativeSoul Photography The four dolls — Cinderella, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Snow White — are designed to have natural hairstyles and intricate Afrocentric fabrics and adornments implemented in their designs. The dolls will be $59.99 each and will be available on shopDisney and in Disney World and Disneyland starting on Febraury 3rd. The designers will also be meeting guests and signing books and dolls from February 3rd through 5th at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts. ©CreativeSoul Photography The dolls are inspired by 5 CreativeSoul Photography prints, which will also be available for purchase for a limited time as large wall prints and smaller deluxe prints. ©CreativeSoul Photography This collection is one of the ways Disney continues to Celebrate Soulfully, which is an initiative that invites everyone to gather for experiences that honor Black heritage and culture through music, food, art, and more. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more news about these dolls when they’re released, and for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Check out all the latest Disney merchandise that’s dropped 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 Princesses would you like to see added to this collection? Let us know in the comments below! The post A NEW Diverse Disney Princess Doll Collection Is Coming Next Month first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s an exciting time to visit Disneyland! Disneyland The 100th anniversary celebrations are getting ready to kick off in the parks, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is about to open, the Lunar New Year festival has started in Disney California Adventure, and so much more. We’ve been making our way around the resort trying new eats and exploring new merchandise — let’s see everything new at Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Food Updates Red Rose Taverne Over at Red Rose Taverne, we got our hands on the Gourmet Breakfast Sandwich made with herb blend and creme fraîche egg, maple butter spread, muenster cheese, and crispy bacon all sandwiched within a toasted English muffin. It’s also served with a side of Taverne Potato Bites, also known as tater tots. We might wake up extra early for this This sandwich is $10.99, and it’s a solid eat if you’re looking for something hearty to eat in the morning! Read our review of the breakfast sandwich here! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium In the Emporium, we spotted the Mickey and Pluto Kids Spirit Jersey for $54.99. Spirit Jersey There’s another Spirit Jersey here — the Kids Bleached Spot Spirit Jersey. It also costs $54.99. Bleached Spot Spirit Jersey Star Wars fans can grab the Greatest in the Galaxy Hat for $29.99. Star Wars Hat Looking to upgrade your keychain collection? There’s a Dumbo Keychain! Dumbo Keychain And lastly in the Emporium, there’s a Minnie Steiff Plush. Minnie! This plush is $39.99. Candy Palace Munchlings are one of the newest Disney collections, and there are some new designs! That includes the Mike Wazowski Munchling Plush… How cute! …and the Angel Munchling Plush! Angel Plush Each one is $34.99. Clothiers Your little ones have plenty of new Disney clothes to wear including the Mickey and Friends Onesie ($19.99)… Mickey & Friends …a Minnie Onesie ($19.99)… Minnie …the Mickey All Over Print Onesie ($29.99)… Mickey Onesie …the Minnie and Daisy All Over Print Onesie ($29.99)… Minnie & Daisy Onesie …the WALL-E Onesie ($19.99)… Wall-E …a Cartoon Pals Kids Collared Shirt ($34.99)… Collared Shirt …and the Mickey and Friends Disneyland Kids Shirt ($21.99). Mickey & Friends Shirt We also spotted this Princess Purse with details from several Princess movies! Purse This purse is $29.99. Adventureland Bazaar In Adventureland, you’ll find this Jungle Cruise Shirt! Perfect for Jungle Cruise fans! This t-shirt is available for $29.99. Pooh Corner Love baseball and Disney? You’re in luck! There’s a new Baseball Jersey for $64.99. Baseball Jersey There are also Mickey Slides for $29.99… Shoes …a Winnie the Pooh Onesie for $24.99… Pooh Onesie …and a Winnie the Pooh Balloon Kids Shirt. Pooh Kids Shirt This adorable shirt is $24.99. Tommorowlander In Tomorrowland, we found a couple new Star Wars Pins! Star Wars Pin Each of these pins is $17.99. Star Wars Pin You can also grab the Happy Pooh Year Pin featuring Eeyore here! Eeyore Pin This one is $19.99. Star Trader Marvel fans will love this Lowkey Loki Shirt for $29.99… Low Key Loki …or there’s the Greetings From a Galaxy Far, Far Away Shirt for $29.99 for Star Wars lovers. Greetings Shirt In this shop, you’ll find the Han Solo Blanket for $59.99. Han Solo Blanket We also found a TON of new Disney AirPods cases including the 2023 Pro Case… 2023 Pro Case …the 2023 Case… 2023 Case …a Black Grogu Case… Grogu Case …a White Grogu Case… More Grogu …a White Grogu Pro Case… And even MORE Grogu …a Stitch Case… Stitch Case …a Stitch Pro Case… Stitch Pro Case …and a Purple Stitch Case. Purple Stitch Case Each case is $19.99. Disney California Adventure Food Updates Lunar New Year The Lunar New Year festival has officially kicked off in Disney California Adventure and will last until February 15th, 2023! There are several food booths around the festival, along with special items at existing restaurants in the park. Lunar New Year We tried a whole bunch of food from the festival, so be sure to check out our reviews below! Check out ALL of our Lunar New Year reviews here! Award Wieners If you’re looking for a couple of delicious snacks that are not a part of Lunar New Year, we’ve got you covered! We tried the Blueberry Bacon Funnel Cake Fries for $9.49 from Award Wieners. These funnel cake fries are covered in diced bacon, blueberry compote, whipped topping, and finished off with a drizzle of maple syrup. YUM. Blueberry Maple Bacon Funnel Cake Fries For a savory option, we tried the Cubano Dog for $15.49. On the toasted Telera bread, you’ll get a hot dog, Mojo pork, Cubano-style ham, Pepperjack cheese, pickles, and Mojo mustard with a side of a side of Mandarin oranges or their Filmstrip Fries. Cubano Dog We loved the Cubano Dog here and we were pleasantly surprised by how well the flavors worked on the Funnel Cake Fries! Read our full review of these items below. Read our full review of both eats here! Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Elysian Arcade If your pet loves Moana as much as you do, they can wear the Moana Dog Dress! Pet Dress Your pet can wear it for $29.99. Gone Hollywood Want to look as stylish as Minnie? We found the Minnie Polka Dot Sleeve Shirt. Minnie Shirt It’s $39.99. Super Store The Super Store is the place to BE for Marvel fans, because we found the Captain America Vibranium Shield ($450)… Captain America Shield …Captain Carter Vibranium Shield ($400)… Captain Carter Shield …the Marvel Rubik’s Cube ($19.99)… Rubik’s Cube …and the Spider-Man Beach Towel. Towel The towel will cost you $39.99. Knick’s Knacks There’s a new WALL-E Mug for $27.99… WALL-E representation! …and a new Toy Story Kids Shirt! Toy Story Shirt The kids shirt is $24.99. Downtown Disney Construction Updates WonderGround Gallery WonderGround Gallery is currently closed for behind-the-scenes refurbishment, so there is a temporary location over at the ESPN Zone building. WonderGround Gallery There are still plenty WonderGround items to shop in here! Disney Home While Downtown Disney goes through a major makeover, Disney Home is also closed for some behind-the-scenes construction, according to Disney. Disney Home We’ll be on the lookout for its reopening! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has officially closed for refurbishment. Disney recently announced that the restaurant would get a makeover and change its name to Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio. Closed to get some touch ups and a new look! There will be a new menu, but never fear! The iconic beignets will return. Stay tuned for more updates from this restaurant! Monorail We noticed some construction over at the Downtown Disney Monorail Station. Monorail construction Don’t worry, though — the Monorail is still running! General The 100th anniversary kicks off on January 27th at Disneyland Resort, and it looks like even the construction walls wanted in on the celebration! 100th Anniversary Design If there are going to be a bunch of construction walls in Downtown Disney, at least they are festive! 4 Major Downtown Disney Restaurant Updates Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney There were a bunch of new items at World of Disney, so let’s check them out! We found the Disneyland Circle Shirt ($39.99)… Disneyland Shirt … the Disneyland Cropped Shirt ($39.99)… Cropped Shirt …the Disneyland Resort Crewneck ($59.99)… Crewneck …the Princess Royalty Shirt ($36.99)… Royalty …the Flubber Long Sleeve Shirt ($39.99)… Flubber …the Here for the Magic Shirt ($39.99)… Here for the Magic …the Baby Yoda Girls Shirt ($29.99)… BABY YODA …the Mulan Shirt ($29.99)… Mulan …the Avatar Fleece Hoodie ($79.99)… Looks warm! …the Avatar Buttoned Shirt ($44.99)… Avatar Shirt …the Winnie the Pooh Blanket ($59.99)… Blanket …these Spider-Man Toys ($24.99)… Spidey Toys …a Spider-Man Puzzle ($14.99)… 50-Piece Puzzle …the Kids Bathing Suit ($19.99)… Kids Swim Shorts …the Kids Rash Guard ($19.99)… Matching Rash Guard …the Mickey Pet Treat Toy ($19.99)… Pet Toy …the One-Piece Bathing Suit ($49.99)… Bathing Suit …the Kids Bikini ($29.99)… More swimwear …the Bathing Suit Shorts ($39.99)… Swim Shorts …the Minnie Rain Jacket ($54.99)… Rain Jacket …the Moana Nesting Plush ($34.99)… Nesting Plush …and finally, the Infinity Stones Apple Watch Case! Marvel Case This Apple Watch accessory is $19.99. Dress Shop Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Disney is celebrating with a Daisy and Donald Dooney and Bourke Purse ($298)… Purse …a Daisy and Donald Dooney and Bourke Tote ($268)… Tote …and the Daisy and Donald Dooney and Bourke Crossbody ($248). Crossbody Bag There is also a Dooney and Bourke collection for the 100th anniversary with a Tote ($298)… Tote …a Crossbody ($228)… Crossbody …and a Purse ($298). Purse There are plenty of new designer bags to choose from! Pin Stand At the Pin Stand, we found “it’s a small world” Mystery Pins… “it’s a small world” …and Mickey and His Pals Mystery Pins. Mickey and His Pals Pin Set Both of these pin boxes are $17.99. Star Wars Trading Post Disney must be getting ready for summer already, because there is even more new swimwear. Little Star Wars fans can wear the Kids Bathing Suit for $24.99… Kids Swim Shorts …the Star Wars Rash Guard for $24.99… Rash Guard …or the Kids Bikini for $29.99. Bikini We also found an R2D2 and C3PO Shirt! Droids Shirt This shirt is $29.99. Closures and Construction at Disneyland Resort Disney’s Grand Californian Merchandise Updates Acorns Gifts and Goods Disneyland’s resorts had some new merchandise as well! We found this Winnie the Pooh Kids Hoodie for $39.99… Winnie the Pooh Hoodie …and this Mary Poppins Umbrella Mug for $19.99. New mug Those are all of the updates that we have for Disneyland Resort this time around! We’ll be at Disneyland on January 27th to bring you EVERYTHING there is to see and do for the 100th anniversary. Mark your calendars — in the meantime, watch our ultimate guide to Disneyland in 2023 video below! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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A LOT has happened with Disney World food this week! House-made Artisanal-style Duck À L’Orange Pizza at California Grill The EPCOT Festival of the Arts is underway now, and we’ve been returning to some of the food booths to eat some of our favorite items. We tried a delicious new burger in Disney Springs. Like always, though, we also kept an eye on Disney World restaurant menus — and there have been some changes this week! Magic Kingdom Be Our Guest A new champagne is now available at Be Our Guest: Krug Grande Cuvée, Champagne, France for $350. Be Our Guest Restaurant The following beverages have also been added: Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, Germany — A crisp and refreshing blend of Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen beer and natural carbonated grapefruit flavor for a zesty and fizzy taste experience for $10.75 Blue Moon Belgian White Ale, Golden, CO — A wheat beer brewed with Valencia orange peel for a subtle sweetness and bright, citrus aroma for $9 Here’s our most recent review Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hollywood Scoops There are new plant-based options available at Hollywood Scoops: Chocolate Frozen Dessert (Plant-based) for $5.29 and Vanilla Frozen Dessert (Plant-based) for $5.29. Hollywood Scoops Also, Butter Pecan is no longer available. Check out a review! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Mahindi Mahindi has started listing all its popcorn as “plant-based,” and the prices have changed: Popcorn in a Souvenir Bucket decreased from $13 to $12.29 Popcorn Bucket Refill decreased from $2.25 to $2.19 Popcorn decreased from $5.50 to $5.19 Mahindi Popcorn Stand ADDED: Cinnamon-glazed Pecans for $5.59 ADDED: Cinnamon-glazed Almonds for $5.59 Read a review! Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill A big question we had about the menu at California Grill has been answered. The restaurant introduced a prix fixe meal for Disney World 50th anniversary way back in October 2021 and we were wondering if that menu would change once the anniversary celebration ends in March. Now we know! Instead of the 50th anniversary menu, California Grill will soon offer a 3-course selection menu that features “contemporary, market-inspired cuisine.” ©Disney So the new menu will still be a prix-fixe, but it sounds like the offerings may be a little different. We’ll know for sure on April 1st when the new menu arrives. Here’s our review of the 50th anniversary menu Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge The Mara The Marrakesh Falafel Platter has been removed from the menu at The Mara. The Mara That’s the only change here, though. Read a recent review! Jiko — The Cooking Place There’s a new Enhancement available on the Jiko menu: Mozambique Peri-Peri Prawns — Lemon-Garlic Butter and Bird’s Eye Peppers for $21. Jiko — The Cooking Place Jiko’s tea menu has been completely updated: REMOVED: Organic Pear Tree, Russian Earl Grey, Masala Chai, and Shanghai Rose ADDED: Shanghai Rose Fragrant — red rose petals and the sweet, sultry flavor of seductive lychee in this rose petal black tea for $9 ADDED: Imperial English Breakfast Blended — true to the origin of Imperial English Breakfast Tea – biscuity Keemun and bright Ceylon for $9 ADDED: Osmanthus Oolong Rare — osmanthus flowers delicately scent this top-grade high mountain Formosa traditional oolong tea for $9 ADDED: Herbal-spiced Chai — A spicy, colorful dance of freshly ground, traditional chai herbs and spices for $9 Jiko The Herbal Infusions part of the menu has also changed: ADDED: Harmony Organic — peppermint leaves, organic chamomile flowers, orange blossoms, and allspice. A fresh and minty herbal blended for complexity, balanced with the fragrant notes of allspice for $9 ADDED: Vanilla Rooibos — Certified organic rooibos, rose petal, and natural Madagascar vanilla flavor for $9 Read a recent review! Disney Springs Cookes of Dublin We’ve got several changes happening on the menu at Cookes of Dublin: Famous Fish N’ Chips increased from $14.99 to $15.99 Hog in a Box increased from $14.99 to $15.99 Tender Grilled Chicken Sandwich increased from $14.99 to $15.99 BBQ Dream Burger increased from $14.99 to $15.99 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich increased from $14.99 to $15.99 Dubliner Burger increased from $14.99 to $15.99 ADDED: Chicken & Wild Mushroom Pie — Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, and Leek Pie in a White Wine Cream Fish and chips! Sauce wrapped in Pastry and served with Chips for $15.99 Kid’s Fish and Chips increased from $9.99 to $10.49 Kid’s Chicken and Chips increased from $8.99 to $9.99 Kid’s Cheeseburger and Chips increased from $8.99 to $9.99 Onion Rings as a side increased from $7 to $9.99 Curry Sauce increased from $5 to $5.49 Crushed Garden Peas increased from $5 to $5.49 Dubliner Irish Cheese & Bacon Dip increased from $5.50 to $6.99 ADDED: Side of Chips for $6.99 Here’s our must-haves from Cookes of Dublin Remember that it’s always a good idea to check menus for restaurants BEFORE your Disney World trip — you can do that on the Disney World website or through the My Disney Experience app. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Get it now! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What Disney World menu change has surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL The Menu Changes at Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that there is a LOT going on in EPCOT right now. Festival of the Arts in EPCOT The Festival of the Arts is in full swing and there’s a lot of construction going on all over the park. There’s a lot to experience during the current festival, but you won’t want to miss this hidden secret when you visit! While we were wandering around the festival, we noticed something interesting near the Figment Inspiration Station! You can find these smoke-filled bubbles constantly outside the booth, but if you walk past quick, you can easily miss them! Full spread from the Figment Inspiration Station If you’re visiting the parks this week, remember that the Skyliner is currently closed for refurbishment, and make sure you know about all these ride closures so they don’t negatively affect your vacation. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out our review of this festival booth here! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you noticed these in the park? Tell us below! The post The BEST Secret in EPCOT Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line is a lot of fun just for general sailings, but sometimes the fun gets turned up a notch for special events onboard ships. ©Disney The cruise line recently started having its Marvel Day At Sea, which brought guests face-to-face with Marvel characters, including Black Panther and Okoye! There’s even special Marvel-themed food! Now, a Pixar Day At Sea is coming soon, and Disney just released some new details! Guests will be able to hang out with Pixar characters on select sailings of the Disney Fantasy beginning in February and running through mid-March 2023. This means there will be a day-long celebration on some seven-night sailings that “brings to life the beloved Pixar tales of Toy Story, Monsters Inc., The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, and more and more exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests.” ©Disney Pixar experiences that Disney Fantasy guests can expect include themed dining, character interactions, dance parties, and more! Character interactions will include Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep, Mike, Sulley, Boo, Joy, Sadness, Dug, Russell, Miguel, Remy, Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, and Frozone! ©Disney There will also be a Pixar Pals Celebration, “an interactive, high-energy deck part extravaganza.” In addition, guests can attend Crush’s Totally Awesome Pool Party, see a new nighttime show called “An Incredible Deck Party: Celebrate the Supers,” play games based on Pixar movies, learn to make Ratatouille, take the spotlight for “Monsters, Inc. Open Mike Night, and more! ©Disney Special dining experiences will also be available, including the Hey Howdy Breakfast with Woody and Friends. Dinner will be fully Pixar-themed in all family dining restaurants and Pixar-themed sweet treats will be available throughout the day. Animator’s Palate will go under the sea and include visits from Finding Nemo characters, including Crush. ©Disney Ready to set sail with your favorite Pixar characters? Pixar Day at Sea is available on nine select Disney Fantasy cruises from January through March 2023. Be sure to check your sailing BEFORE you book to make sure it offers the Pixar Day at Sea. ©Disney We’ll continue to update you on Disney Cruise Line news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be booking a Pixar Day At Sea cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING: These Photos May Convince You to Book a Disney Cruise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When The Great Movie Ride closed down to become Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, some guests were not happy about the change. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway But Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway has won fans over because — let’s face it — it’s just SO much fun. We’ve also seen some fun merchandise come out of it, like a dress, a MagicBand+, and more. But a NEW pair of Mickey & Minnie’s Runway Ears just released in Disney World and we are OBSESSED. These NEW Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Ears are SO stinking adorable that “Nothing Can Stop Us Now” from buying them. Take a look! Also, in case you didn’t notice, these are Adaptive ears, meaning they have a stretchy headband that can be WAY more comfortable than a standard headband. TOO CUTE One ear has that happy sun just beaming away. Happy sun The other ear has Mickey and Minnie riding their train! Mickey & Minnie in their train But what we love most about these ears? The small Chuuby plush in the middle singing his heart out. Yes, you can wear Chuuby ON YOUR HEAD! WANT Also, one side of the headband has Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway printed on it. These look SO cute AND comfy. Headband If you want to grab these, we found them at Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom for $29.99. We’ll be keeping an eye out to see if they turn up online eventually, too, and let you know. So stay tuned to DFB for more. Planning to pick this up in Disney World soon? We’ve got the perfect t-shirt for you to wear into the parks! Click here to check out our whole merch line! Here Are the Best Disney Deals on Amazon This Weekend 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 ears? Let us know in the comments! The post A RARE Character Is the Star of Disney World's New Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you haven’t been to Disney World yet this year — what are you waiting for?! EPCOT There’s so much to see and do — but NEW experiences are right around the corner, too. Multiple construction projects are in the works, and we’ve been keeping up with them all. Let’s take a look at the biggest construction updates you might have missed this week! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle / Run Now that we have an opening date for TRON, we’ve started to see more finishing touches taking place around the attraction. It’s a crane! Some large equipment has been moved in, and we’ve spotted more and more crews on the ground working in this area lately. TRON construction It looks like it’s go-time for this attraction — almost! TRON is opening on April 4th, 2023. Learn More About TRON: Lightcycle Run Here EPCOT CommuniCore Hall & Plaza WHOA — CommuniCore Hall is looking pretty massive from this angle. This new building will be the home of all things festivals in EPCOT. Things are going up! Most of the structural support appears to be built, and crews were working on the roof (or top of the structure anyway!) when we passed by on the monorail. Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana There must have been a sale on large equipment rentals, as some sort of big machinery has been moved into the Moana attraction area. Construction everywhere From what we can see, it looks like work is being done on the pathways inside the Moana attraction — but we’ll keep an eye on this spot for any more changes! Everything We Know About the New ‘Moana’ Attraction Coming to EPCOT Hollywood Studios Roundup Rodeo BBQ Some exciting drawings have popped up on the outside of Roundup Rodeo BBQ! Drawings Here’s a closer look — we can see Jessie, Wheezy, and Bo Peep from this view! A close-up There’s no official opening date for Roundup Rodeo BBQ just yet, but as soon as we have an update we’ll let you know. What We Know About Roundup Rodeo BBQ Disney Resort Hotels BoardWalk Inn Over at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, there are quite a few renovations taking place! A new coffee shop just opened in the lobby, and the Cake Bake Shop is taking the place of the former ESPN Club. Right now, it looks like the Cake Bake Shop’s roof is being renovated. This new table service spot will be opening sometime in 2023! Cake Bake Shop We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2023 to get 25% off! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news, planning tips, and more! The CHEAPEST Days To Go to Disney World in 2023 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 Disney World changes are you excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: 5 Construction Updates You Missed This Week in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you go to Disney World do you think about the closures that could affect your trip? Disney World’s Skyliner This is the time of year when Disney World does a lot of refurbishments at the resort, so you might be surprised to find that certain rides are down, hotel pools are closed, and more. As of today, though, a mode of Disney World transportation is closed for refurbishment. Disney World’s Skyliner covers quite a big swath of Disney World, connecting Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Skyliner at Riviera Previously, we told you that the Skyliner would be closed for refurbishment as of today, January 22nd. Today, we saw signs at EPCOT about the closure. It’s closed The closure will last until January 29th, so if you’ll be visiting Disney World and had planned on using that mode of transportation, you’ll need to make alternative plans. Fortunately, Disney offers buses to and from Skyliner resorts to make it easier to get to the parks. There will probably be signs at each resort indicating where guests need to go to catch buses to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Time to hop on a bus instead! So be sure to take that into consideration if you’re visiting Disney World soon and had planned on using the Skyliner. You’ll need to make sure you allow ample time for transportation if you need to be anywhere at a certain time (for example, for an advance dining reservation). When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Stay tuned to DFB for more news! What to Do if the Skyliner Is CLOSED 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 this closure affect your Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post The Skyliner Is Now Temporarily CLOSED in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s about that time — let’s see what’s been going on in EPCOT! It’s festival time! Since we last checked in, the 2023 Festival of the Arts began! If you missed our posts we were in the park on the first day of the festival reviewing all of the food booths and checking out all of the festivities. Besides the festival celebrations, there are still a ton of other updates in EPCOT to review. Let’s take a look and see! EPCOT Merchandise Updates World Traveler The Figment scavenger hunt is running right now during the Festival of the Arts. You can get your scavenger hunt board at World Traveler, which is also where you can collect your prize after finishing! This year you can pick from four different paint-your-own-figurine kits. There’s a Figment figurine… Figment Paint-Your-Own-Figurine …a Goofy figurine… Goofy Paint-Your-Own-Figurine …a Minnie Mouse figurine… Minnie Mouse Paint-Your-Own-Figurine …as well as a Mickey Mouse figurine! The scavenger hunt is $9.99 to participate in. Gateway Gifts We spotted these massive Stitch and Angel Plushes in Gateway Gifts. Giant Stitch Plush You can also find these in Creations or the Mission Space gift shop. Giant Angel Plush These are $69.99 each. Port of Entry We found this cute Bambi Vase at Port of Entry if you need a new place to hold your flowers! Bambi Vase It’s $22.99. Disney Traders For a small souvenir to bring home, grab this Walt Disney World Magnet for $11.99. Walt Disney World Magnet Come here to purchase this Kids Captain America Shirt. Captain America Kids’ Shirt This shirt will cost ya $29.99. Camera Center If you’re looking for pins, Camera Center is the place to go! We found this Scrooge McDuck Pin for $17.99. Scrooge McDuck Pin We also found a special set of Snow White 85th Anniversary Pins! Snow White 85th Anniversary Pin Set Another anniversary pin is this Wreck It Ralph design, celebrating the film’s 10th anniversary! You can purchase one for $17.99. Wreck it Ralph 10th Anniversary Pin They also have another design, also $17.99. Wreck it Ralph Car Pin If you’re a fan of villains, check out these two pins! There’s a Cruella design for $17.99… Cruella Pin …and a Kaa pin, also $17.99. Kaa Pin We’re not sure if EPCOT didn’t get the memo that the holidays are over! We found this Toy Story Christmas Pin here for $17.99. Toy Story Christmas Pin You can also find MagicBands here. Check out this Avengers design for $44.99! Avengers MagicBand+ They also have a Donald Duck design. Donald Duck MagicBand+ This MagicBand+ is also $44.99. Creations Shop Creations is the main merchandise store in EPCOT, and we certainly found a good amount of new items! We saw three new nuiMOs outfits, including this Peter Pan outfit for $12.99… Peter Pan nuiMO Outfit …this R2D2 outfit for $12.99… R2D2 nuiMO Outfit …and a C-3PO one for $12.99! C-3PO nuiMO Outfit We also saw this cute Stitch MagicBand+. Stitch MagicBand+ You can also grab this Moana Journal for $29.99. Moana Journal We spotted these cute youth tees! This one is $26.99 and features Stitch. Youth Stitch Shirt This one has a variety of princesses and can be purchased for $19.99. Youth Princess Shirt You can do some shopping for your home! Check out this Mickey Pot for $34.99. Mickey Pot They also have a matching plate for $14.99. Mickey Plate Check out this new Avengers Puzzle for $24.99! Avengers Puzzle They also have a Black Panther Plush for $22.99… Black Panther Plush …as well as a Lotso Bear Plush for $29.99. Lotso Bear Plush We spotted another Toy Story plush — you can get Buttercup for $39.99! Buttercup Plush You can grab this Mickey Zip-Up Hoodie for $64.99. Mickey Zip-Up Hoodie And check out these classic tube socks featuring Mickey! You can snag a pair for $16.99. Mickey Tube Socks We found some new Disney100 items too. This tiny backpack is perfect for your nuiMOs! You can get this for $21.99. Disney100 nuiMO Backpack They also have this 100th Anniversary Mug. Disney100 Mug The mug is $24.99. Fjording Head over to Norway for some Frozen merch, like these Olaf Pajama Pants! Olaf Pajama Pants These are perfect for Olaf fans to wear around the house! House of Good Fortune This shop in the China Pavilion is where you can find this adorable Fuzzy Avocado Keychain! Fuzzy Avocado Keychain How cute is that?! Plume et Palette This spot in the France Pavilion is where you can find items from the Minnie Disneyland Paris 30 Collection! We saw this top for $36.99… Minnie Disneyland Paris 30 Top …as well as this awesome faux leather jacket for $79.99. Minnie Disneyland Paris 30 Collection Faux Leather Jacket Check out the back! Minnie Disneyland Paris 30 Collection Faux Leather Jacket Minnie is living her best life in Paris. Queen’s Table At this store you can get this adorable floral teacup. Flowers and Insects Teacup Drink your tea out of this beauty for $30. EPCOT Attraction Updates We noticed a bit more progress on Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana! Journey of Water progress You can see the structure of stones with the symbol of the Heart of Te Fiti in it, as well as the back of the massive Te Fiti sculpture. We can’t wait to see it finished! The inner structure for CommuniCore Hall is also coming along nicely. CommuniCore Hall There’s plenty of construction going on in this park. Another shot of construction We also noticed an area of pavement blocked off in the Italy Pavilion. We wonder what it was for! What could it mean? There are plenty of changes occurring in EPCOT as they continue the park’s transformation. Stay tuned to our site for more park updates! Click HERE to Check Out the Complete List of Food Studios for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What new EPCOT attraction or area are you most looking forward to? Comment below! The post What's New at EPCOT: ALL Stitch Fans Need This Souvenir first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking to spend some BONUS time in the Disney World parks, you’re not alone! Hollywood Studios Guests are constantly looking for ways to cram just a little bit more park time into their short vacations, and that prompts them to take advantage of resort perks like Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours. But if you’re willing to pay some extra cash, there are two different options you can check out that let you stay late into the night in Disney World! Some of Disney’s most popular hard-ticketed events are the After Hours events and the holiday parties. At each of these offerings, you can pay to stay late at select parks, and you’ll get to experience things that daytime guests typically don’t see. But even though they have some things in common, there are key differences between the two offerings that we’re going to break down! Dates Let’s start with the “when” of these two events. For After Hours events, you’ll typically find them taking place at the beginning of the year. In 2023, Disney After Hours fall between January-April, but before the pandemic, we did see some After Hours offerings at Typhoon Lagoon water park during the summer. On top of that, After Hours typically only happens once or twice a week, so you may have to modify your park schedule during your visit if you want to attend. After Hours crowds at Magic Kingdom Holiday parties, on the other hand, start in August and run through December. From August-October you can visit Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and then in November and December we’ve got Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The two parties are distinctly different with special offerings for each holiday, but we’ll get more into that in a minute. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party The other major difference with the schedule of the holiday parties is that they run multiple nights a week, usually between three and four times a week throughout the season. Locations One big difference between the two events is the locations where they’re held. For After Hours events, we’ve seen them take place in Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Typhoon Lagoon, and even Animal Kingdom (pre-COVID). Since the pandemic, they’ve only returned to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios during After Hours For the Christmas and Halloween parties, you’ll ONLY find them at Magic Kingdom. During the Halloween season, Magic Kingdom is actually the only park that gets decorated, so you’ll start to see decor for the party pop up in early August. (Which means we’re celebrating spooky season for a LONG time!) Times If you’re heading to an After Hours event, the name gives away the timeframe. These hard-ticketed offerings don’t start until AFTER the park is closed for the evening. At Magic Kingdom, they’re running from 10PM-1AM currently, and in Hollywood Studios they take place from 9:30PM-12:30AM. That’s 3 hours of late-night park time. On top of that, you can enter the park early with your After Hours ticket at 7PM. So ultimately, you get just a little bit more time at Magic Kingdom. Crowds during Magic Kingdom After Hours Holiday parties have a bit more of a family-friendly schedule, with festivities starting at 7PM. On the days that the party happens, Magic Kingdom will close early at 6PM and guests of the party will be able to enter at 4PM. Crowds entering Magic Kingdom at 4PM You get to stay until midnight on party nights, but there’s a LOT to do, so you certainly won’t be bored! Crowds Now, let’s get into the nitty gritty of things! One reason people really enjoy the After Hours events is that they offer the chance to see Disney World with incredibly low crowds. Tickets are extremely limited, so you’ll find short wait times for the rides and large, empty spaces. This is the perfect time to get that castle pic! Crowds during Hollywood Studios After Hours At MNSSHP and MVMCP, things are pretty different. Disney doesn’t limit the number of tickets nearly as much, so if you’re visiting on a sold-out night, you may have a hard time finding a good spot to watch the fireworks or parade. The entertainment is the main draw, however, so if you’re there to do rides, you might still be able to knock out more than you would during the daytime. Attractions and Entertainment What special things do these events have to offer? Well, at the After Hours events, you won’t find many special or unique things to do outside of the regular rides and character meet and greets. In fact, some of the attractions are limited during that time. We did see special performances of Wonderful World of Animation and Disney Movie Magic at Hollywood Studios during After Hours, but those were the only entertainment offerings. Wonderful World of Animation However, when it comes to the holiday parties, entertainment is where it’s AT! Each holiday party has its own stage shows, parade, and fireworks that are unique to that event. You’ll also find a variety of very unique character meet and greets spread around the park. (Characters like Jack and Sally, Moana, the Disney princes, etc.) Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade On top of that, some rides will get holiday party overlays. We’ve seen live pirates show up on Pirates of the Caribbean at MNSSHP or an entire light show on Tomorrowland Speedway at MVMCP. You never know what you might find! Included in Admission Are there any “freebies” you can get at these events? We’re glad you asked! At the After Hours events, select snacks are included in your ticket price. If you visit popcorn stands around the park, you can get unlimited popcorn, ice cream novelties, and bottled drinks. Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you can head to select spots around the park to trick-or-treat and fill up a bag with complimentary candy. At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party, they offer cookies, cocoa, eggnog, and apple cider. CANDY! You won’t get the popcorn cart snacks included at the holiday parties, but they WILL have some exclusive snacks available for purchase throughout the night. Price Finally, we’ve got to talk about price! For After Hours events in 2023, prices ranged from $129-$159, depending on the night. Tickets were a little more expensive at Magic Kingdom than they were for Hollywood Studios. Keep in mind that this gets you 5.5-6 hours of park time if you enter at 7PM. Tomorrowland After Hours Crowds (or lack thereof) For the holiday parties, Not-So-Scary ranged in price from $109-$199 in 2022, and Very Merry ranged from $149-$199 throughout its two-month span. Typically, earlier dates on the calendar will be cheaper for these parties, while dates closer to the actual holiday will creep up toward that $199 mark. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party sign You might find those prices to be unusually high compared to the After Hours event, but keep in mind that you’re getting 8 hours of park time if you enter Magic Kingdom at 4PM. Which is Better? It all depends on you! If your family is very entertainment-forward, then you’ll want to make sure you hit up those holiday parties…especially if you’re looking to do everything that the holiday season has to offer. For Halloween, there aren’t many seasonal celebrations outside of MNSSHP, so that makes it a very popular event in the fall. And while there are more things to do during the Christmas season, it’s much shorter than Disney’s Halloween season, so that makes each night of MVMCP more popular overall. SANTA But if you’re just wanting to crank out a bunch of rides with really low wait times, you’ll want to head to those After Hours events. You can get a LOT done in a short amount of time, and you’ll see the parks emptier than you probably ever have before. Where did the people go? That’s our take on After Hours vs. holiday parties! If you’re planning a trip to one of these events in 2023, make sure to check out our full guides and the pages on our website to get all the details. As more dates and prices are announced, we’ll make sure to share everything. Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. THIS is Why Magic Kingdom After Hours is Worth the Money — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to these events in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post What's the Difference Between Disney World's After Hours Events and Holiday Parties? We Break it Down. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Big news from Magic Kingdom! Ariel’s Grotto has reopened! It was announced last week that a certain Princess meet and greet would finally be returning to Magic Kingdom, and that day is finally here. That’s right — Ariel has returned to her Grotto! Ariel’s Grotto is located next to Under The Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid in Magic Kingdom. The meet and greet spot has been closed ever since the parks closed in 2020 due to the global pandemic, and today it finally reopened! The estimated wait time was 30 minutes when we hopped in line, and the wait time was accurate! We enjoyed seeing Ariel again in her regular spot! She wants to be part of our world One thing we also noticed is that there is no PhotoPass photographer available at this meet-and-greet. Instead, there’s an Automated PhotoPass camera hidden among Ariel’s thingamabobs that she’s collected. PhotoPass camera is here If you’re hoping to meet Ariel, be sure to check your My Disney Experience App to see when she’ll be meeting guests. Be on the lookout for another character experience returning to Magic Kingdom next month, and stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! New Genie+ Option Added to Magic Kingdom 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 When was the last time you met Ariel? Tell us in the comments! The post A Popular Princess Is BACK Meeting Guests in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Lunar New Year Festival is off and running here at Disney California Adventure. Sonoma Terrace We’ve been making our way around the festival, taking in all the entertainment and trying all kinds of tasty treats. This year, one of our favorite lounges, Sonoma Terrace, has a new item on the menu. Come see what we think! Menu Sonoma Terrace usually offers California wines, craft beers, and a limited food menu, but now they’ve added something just for the festival and we are excited to try it! Let’s take a look at the menu. Placard This Pad Thai Spring Roll is a new addition to the festival and is listed for $9. Eats This spring roll is made with shrimp and scrambled eggs, noodles, crushed peanuts, and Thai basil, and it’s served with tangy slaw and pad Thai sauce. Pad Thai Spring Roll We were hoping to love this spring roll because we are BIG fans of pad Thai flavors. We’ll start by saying this eggroll was tasty and the slaw was fresh and crispy. Pretty tasty However, when we think of pad Thai, we think more in terms of a sweet peanut sauce-like flavor, but this egg roll was more tangy than sweet. More tangy than sweet Also, we preferred eating the eggroll without the additional sauce. Overall Overall, this is a pretty decent eggroll, but we don’t think it taps into pad Thai flavors. It’s still a solid choice, though, and if you’re craving an eggroll, it will certainly satisfy those cravings. Don’t forget, this spot offers mobile ordering, so take advantage of that if you decide to eat here. We’re hitting all the booths at this year’s festival, so stay tuned as we bring you all the reviews! Click here to see a FULL list of all the Lunar New Year Menus 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 Which food booth are you most excited about this year? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Sonoma Terrace at the Lunar New Year Festival in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready for 2023 in Disney World? Let’s be honest, you’re probably NOT! Animal Kingdom What do we mean? Well, there’s a lot coming at us this year, including returning fireworks shows, new rides, park transformations, hotel makeovers…Y’ALL, the list goes on and on. There are also some big things that Disney World is doing for the FIRST time in 2023 — here’s our full list! 1. Opening a Coaster With Bike-Style Seating Let’s start out with the BIG one coming to Magic Kingdom in 2023 — the TRON Lighcycle / Run coaster is FINALLY opening! This bike-style coaster is the first of its kind in Disney World. (Flight of Passage has bike-style seating, but it doesn’t really count as a coaster since you’re in a simulator.) ©Disney | TRON Lightcycle / Run is opening SOON! The ride is a copy of its counterpart at Shanghai Disneyland, and it’s finally opening after being under construction for five years. We can’t wait for April 4th, 2023! Click Here to Learn More About the TRON Opening! 2. Offering Table Service Dining in Toy Story Land Since Toy Story Land opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’ve been limited to dining at Woody’s Lunch Box. As much as we love our totchos, we’ve been hoping for some sit-down options in the future, and now our wish is coming true! ©Disney | Roundup Rodeo BBQ This spring, Disney is opening Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a new table service restaurant in the land. We’re still waiting on more details about an exact opening date and a menu, but we think this spot is going to be pretty popular whenever reservations drop! Click Here to Learn More About Roundup Rodeo BBQ! 3. Including Ride Photos With Genie+ Purchases When Disney Genie+ was introduced back in 2021, it came with a few select perks, including the ability to reserve times to use Lightning Lanes for attractions, some fun PhotoPass photo lenses, and a group of Audio Tales with tidbits about the parks. But in 2023, you’ll be able to get your on-ride photos included with your purchase! Disney Genie+ Typically, you’ll either need to buy Memory Maker (which starts at $169) or purchase the photos individually to get your ride pics, but now you’ll be able to see them in the My Disney Experience app if you purchased Genie+ that day. Genie+ starts at $15 per person, per day, so this could save you some dough! This change is set to start in the next few months. Click Here to See Our Full Guide to Genie+! 4. Opening an Attraction Based on ‘Moana’ Ever since Moana was released in 2016, it was a big hit with Disney fans, especially little ones. We’ve seen the title character pop up in the parks for things like holiday parties and in cavalcades, but there has been a distinct lack of Moana representation in terms of attractions…until 2023! Journey of Water Concept Art ©Disney Before the end of this year, EPCOT will complete its transformation in the middle of the park by opening Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, CommuniCore Hall, Dreamers Point, and more. Journey of Water is perhaps the most anticipated part of the transformation, as it’s the first attraction to feature Moana, and it’ll be the first time Disney World does an interactive, walkthrough attraction of that caliber. We can’t wait to check it out! Click Here to Get a Glimpse Inside the New Attraction! 5. Retheming One of the “Magic Kingdom Mountains” If you’ve ever been to Magic Kingdom, you probably know about the three mountains — Space, Big Thunder, and Splash. Well, in 2023 one of those mountains will be closing and getting a retheme. Splash Mountain is closing after January 22nd and getting transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain is closing permanently in 2023. The new version will have a very similar ride system but with a new theme, including animatronics, music, and a storyline inspired by The Princess and the Frog. It’s not set to open until 2024, so the ride will be closed for most of this year. Get More Details on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Here! 6. Celebrating a 100th Anniversary! And finally, we’ve got to mention the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company! Disney World has celebrated its own big anniversaries in the past, like the 25th in 1996 and the 50th in 2021, and we even saw them go big for Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday in 2018, but now it’s time for the 1-0-0! Disney 100th Anniversary Ears The Walt Disney Company as a whole was founded in 1923, and now the domestic theme parks are celebrating big for 100 years of Disney magic. Many of the offerings will happen at Disneyland Resort, but you can still check out merchandise, a new fireworks show, and possibly some other surprises at Disney World later this year. Click Here to See How to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary! So there you have it — 6 things that Disney World is doing for the first time in 2023. There’s a lot to look forward to this year, and we’ll be here to cover all of it and bring you the updates you need to know! 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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 change are you most excited about in Disney World in 2023? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 Things Disney World is Doing for the First Time in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s not often that rides close in Disney World, but today, a popular Magic Kingdom attraction is permanently closing. SO many people today Splash Mountain is closing to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a new ride based on Disney’s The Princess and the Frog film. We saw some massive crowds at the ride earlier this weekend and we’ve been in Magic Kingdom today monitoring the crowds — so what are the wait times like for Splash Mountain on its closing day? Yesterday, Splash Mountain had the highest wait time in the park at 120 minutes. Lightning Lane on Saturday When Magic Kingdom opened at 9AM, the wait time was already up to 90 minutes. Line starts WAY back here By 9:45AM, the wait time was 145 minutes — over two hours. It’s getting LONG By 10AM, no Lightning Lane times were available for Splash Mountain through Genie+ and the wait time had jumped up to 160 minutes. ©Disney Just five minutes later, the posted standby wait time was 150 minutes. It just keeps going up. By 11AM, the wait time was 200 MINUTES!!! That’s over three hours! ©Disney Disney has announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open in late 2024. We’ll be watching the Splash Mountain area once it closes to bring you construction updates on the new The Princess and the Frog-themed ride. Want to say “goodbye” to Splash Mountain? We’ve got you covered with the new Briar Patch Band Tee now online. Briar Patch Tee If you’re looking to celebrate Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the Tiana Tee is also available online. Princess Tiana merch! Keep following DFB for more updates! Click here for more details on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 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 at Magic Kingdom for Splash Mountain’s closing day? Did you wait in that line? Let us know in the comments. The post What Do the Wait Times Look Like When a Ride PERMANENTLY Closes in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today, something very rare is happening in Disney World — a ride is permanently closing. Splash Mountain Splash Mountain opened in Magic Kingdom in 1989, but it will be closing down to make way for a brand new attraction — Tiana’a Bayou Adventure. Although the ride itself will be similar to Splash Mountain, the storyline will pick up where The Princess and the Frog movie left off. The new ride isn’t set to open until late 2024, so let’s see what the crowds are like with guests trying to get one last ride on Splash Mountain! On Saturday, January 21st, Splash Mountain already had the longest wait time in the park and the line was LONG. So we were not surprised to see massive crowds around the ride on its closing day! It started back when we entered the park — the crowds have decreased overall since the holidays but the park felt busier than the past few days. Entrance to Magic Kingdom However, when we started making our way to Splash Mountain, things got WAY busier. It’s very people-y in Frontierland. A sea of people Needless to say, Frontierland is pretty crowded right now. It really is just a sea of people. SO many people We also saw some pretty hefty wait times for Splash Mountain — at one point, it was at 150 minutes. That’s 2-1/2 hours!!! 2-1/2 hours! The “line starts here” sign for the ride is almost at the edge of Frontierland. Line starts WAY back here Just LOOK at this line! HUGE line If you’re planning on riding it today, we hope you brought your patience (and something to keep you occupied while you’re in line!). For those hoping to use Genie+ to access the ride’s Lightning Lane, they were out of luck about an hour after the park opened — Lightning Lane times for Splash Mountain are unavailable. ©Disney As we mentioned above, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to open in late 2024. We’ll continue to keep an eye on the Splash Mountain area once it closes and bring you construction updates on the new The Princess and the Frog-themed ride! If you want to say “farewell” to Splash Mountain, we’ve got a new Briar Patch Band Tee now online. Briar Patch Tee Or if you’re looking to celebrate Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, there is also the Tiana Tee online now! Tiana Shirt Stay tuned to DFB for more! Want to learn more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Click 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. Did you ride Splash Mountain on its closing weekend? Let us know in the comments. The post A Look at the SHOCKING Splash Mountain Closure Crowds in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article