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It’s been a busy week at the Disney parks! Magic Kingdom Crowds Goodbye Splash Mountain, it’s time to make way for Tiana, more character meet-and-greets are back in Magic Kingdom, we have some FUN Encanto news and did we just find one of the BEST sandwiches in Disney World? Check out all the big Disney news of the week in our latest DFB Guide Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Goodbye Splash Mountain, More Meet-and-Greets, Encanto News & MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s a big weekend at Disney World! Splash Mountain is closing forever on January 22nd, and that means work on the long-awaited Tiana’s Bayou Adventure can begin! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! Over at DFBstore.com, we’re launching two NEW designs to commemorate this momentous weekend, and you can be among the first to wear them! Let’s take a look! Briar Patch Band The Briar Patch Band is most certainly on its “Farewell Tour” in 2023, and you can grab a t-shirt to prove you were there! Briar Patch Band Farewell Tour Classic Splash Mountain characters Br’er Bear, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Rabbit are pickin’ and grinnin’ for you on this shirt, which is available as a short sleeve graphic tee, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck sweatshirt, and a hoodie. Briar Patch Band hoodie Click here to shop the Briar Patch Band Farewell Tour Merch! ‘Never Lose Sight of What’s Really Important’ This quote from the ever-wise Princess Tiana is featured on our next NEW shirt design! NEW Tiana shirts! In addition to a t-shirt in multiple colors, we’ve made this Tiana design available as a long-sleeve t-shirt, crewneck sweatshirt, and hoodie. Tiana hoodies are available! Click here to shop our Tiana-inspired Design! We’ve got lots more merch in our DFB Store — including these 2023 Vacation t-shirts in sizes to fit your whole family! Check out our exclusive Disney merch! For more information about the Splash Mountain Closure and NEW Tiana attraction, check out this DFB Guide Video! Keep following DFB for the latest Disney news (and fun MERCH)! 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. The post Two New MUST-HAVE Disney T-Shirts Are Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Red spice chicken bites, gochujang elote, and a Dancing Firecracker (drink)?! One Disneyland spot has it ALL! Red Dragon Spice Traders Marketplace The Lunar New Year festival runs from now through February 15th, 2023 in Disney California Adventure park, so you don’t have long to enjoy it all! There’s NEW food to check out, tons of drinks to try, entertainment to enjoy, and (of course) merchandise to pick up. For now, we’re sticking to eats and drinks and checking out the NEW additions that have arrived at the Red Dragon Spice Traders booth! Menu At Red Dragon Spice Traders, things are looking new — VERY new! Red Dragon Spice Traders Menu In 2023, the booth has 2 new eats as well as a new drink, so we just had to check them ALL out! Eats Starting with the food, the menu includes a NEW Gochujang Elote dish. This is made with steamed corn on the cob rolled in gochujang aїoli and cotija cheese drizzled with spicy gochujang sauce. It’s priced at $7.50. We’ve seen some pretty epic corn creations in Disney, so we were EXCITED to try this. This is SUCH a fun twist on elote, and wasn’t too overly spicy! If you’ve ever had regular street corn, it was basically the same but with the gochujang flavors and kick! Definitely worth a try if you’re a fan of street corn and spice. Gochujang elote Next up is the also new Red Spice Fried Chicken Bites. These are fried chicken chicharrones in spicy red chile sauce, and they’re priced at $8.75. Chicken chicharrones in spicy sauce — that description alone held a lot of promise, but could the dish deliver?! Oh boy — the chicken definitely had that kick we were looking for! It’s crispy and had such a delicious spice flavor aside from the heat level. The more you eat, the more your lips burn, but it wasn’t so spicy that would couldn’t finish our entire plate. Plus, there is quite a bit of chicken with this dish. Red Spice Fried Chicken Now, let’s talk about the drinks! Drinks New this year is the Guava Ginger Whiskey Cocktail. It has whiskey, ginger liqueur, guava nectar, coconut cream, and lime juice and is garnished with a lime wheel. It can be yours for $15. This was delicious — just make sure you stir it well before you take a sip. We had a surprising swig of whiskey on our first sip. It was fruity, well-balanced, and not overly sweet which is rare for a Disney cocktail. Guava Ginger Whiskey Next up is the non-alcoholic Dancing Firecracker. This is made with Pineapple and lime juices, guava nectar, spicy honey, and house-made hibiscus syrup garnished with a lime wheel and is priced at $6.50. Though this has been identified by Disney has being “new” we actually had a very similar if not identical drink back in 2022. The only differences are that the drink in 2022 was made with guava puree (instead of nectar), spicy honey syrup, and lime juice (as opposed to just a lime wheel). Still, it was mostly the same! Dancing Firecracker 2022 In 2022, we found that version to be super fruity and really tasty with a bit of a kick at the end from that spicy honey! That kick can really surprise you if you aren’t waiting for it, so be prepared for that. The guava was the predominant flavor and we only got a hint of that pineapple flavor. If you like light drinks with a bit of spice, we felt like this could be a good pick. When we got this in 2023, we felt the same way! We didn’t taste as much of the spicy honey as we were hoping for, but it was still one of our favorite drinks we had all day. It wasn’t too sweet, but nice and fruity! Dancing Firecracker The last item available here is the Lotus Flower Glow Cube. It’s a little glow cube item you can find at a variety of booths. It costs $6.25 and there is a limit of 10 per guest, per transaction. Overall Overall, if you want some corn rolled in spicy sauce, red spice chicken bites, and even a drink with a bit of spice to it — this is your place. Basically, it’s spice heaven, for those who want it! This might even be a Best Booth of the Fest for us. We enjoyed all the new items we tried and would definitely recommend stopping by Red Dragon Spice Traders if you’re looking for a kick! We’ll be sharing full reviews of ALL of the food booths so stay tuned for more details. Click here for FULL menu details and links to all of our reviews of the booths at Lunar New Year Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Hey you, yeah YOU! Stop right there! We’ve got something we think you’ll be interested in. 100th Anniversary merchandise If you’re here (welcome!), you’re probably a Disney fan. And if you’re a Disney fan, you’re probably interested in Disney souvenirs and merchandise. And if you’re interested in Disney merchandise…GET READY because we’ve got a bunch of new items that just dropped online! Loungefly Bags If you’ve been to a Disney park in the last few years, you know that Loungefly bags are ALL the rage among Disney fans. This week, a few new designs dropped online, including a collection inspired by The Brave Little Tailor! We hardly ever see merchandise for that movie. ©BoxLunch And if you’ve got a sweet tooth, you won’t be able to resist Disney’s new exclusive Loungefly collection on Amazon. These bags are looking like a SNACK…literally! ©Amazon C’mon, how cute is that?! And you can snag a wallet to match. We love the fun ice cream sundae design! Click Here to See the Ice Cream Loungeflys! Disney100 Merchandise Disney’s 100th Anniversary is coming up FAST and we’re getting prepared for the big company-wide celebration with new merchandise. This week, we got new Disney100 Tsum Tsum Vinyl Figures online! ©Entertainment Earth Each of these sets is $35.99 and they can be stacked! Go ahead and pre-order them now if you’re interested. Click Here to Shop the Figures! Winnie the Pooh Merchandise This new collection deserves its own category because it’s JUST. THAT. CUTE. Winnie the Pooh has been getting a lot of new items in the Disney parks recently and now they’re popping up online! Silly old bear The new collection has shirts, mugs, pillows, and even a Loungefly backpack. Seriously, you’ll want to go check this out if you’re a fan of the Hundred Acre Wood! Click Here to Shop the Pooh Collection! Minnie Ears And finally, we’re rounding out the list with a new pair of Minnie ears. These Stoney Clover ears were spotted in the parks, but now you can shop for them online. Stoney Clover Minnie Ears The ears themselves have Disney princesses embroidered on them, and the bow is translucent — how unique! Get a pair for $44.99. Click Here to Shop the Ears! That’s everything new online this week, but we’ll be back with more merchandise as we spot it! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on everything Disney and the best tips for your next park visit. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! The 20 Best Minnie Ears You Can Get Online Right Now — 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. The post An Ice Cream Loungefly, Stoney Clover Minnie Ears, and MORE New Disney Merchandise Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Plenty of changes have hit The Walt Disney Company recently, from a CEO shakeup to park updates and more. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters After Bob Iger returned, many wondered what that meant for the planned relocation of thousands of Disney employees to the Lake Nona region of Orlando. At first, Iger shared he had not yet made a decision on it, but we later learned the project was still moving forward. Now, we have another update. In 2021, Disney purchased land in the Lake Nona area of Orlando in hopes to relocate thousands of employees from California to Florida. We’ve been keeping an eye on the situation, and up until recently hadn’t seen many updates other than the occasional confirmation that the project was still in the works. Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times According to the Orlando Business Journal, City of Orlando records show Disney is looking for a specific parcel master plan “for the development of an approximately 1.8 million-square-foot office complex with office and flex space within the Lake Nona PD, Parcel 20A.” Echo Lake The records show that specific parcel is the 60-acres of land Disney originally purchased from Tavistock Development Co. in 2021, though it was purchased via Dynamic Campus LLC, an entity related to Disney. As for the project’s status, records show the application as “open” and having been completed on January 18th. Cinderella Castle It was previously confirmed that Disney’s plans had shifted, with a spokesperson sharing, “While a growing number of our employees, who ultimately will work at the campus, already have made the move to Central Florida, we also want to continue to provide flexibility to those relocating, especially given the anticipated completion date of the campus is now in 2026. Therefore, where possible, we are aligning the relocation period with the campus completion.” Pixar Pier As for now, it seems as though the relocation is still moving forward, though it will be quite a while before anything is complete. Now that Iger is back at the helm, he could change things even further, but we’ll have to wait and see. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Bob Iger Could Make HUGE Changes at Disney Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this move? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Lake Nona Employee Relocation Moving Forward at Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Looking to try NEW eats in Disneyland? Then we know exactly where you should go! Wrapped with Love Marketplace The Lunar New Year festival has kicked off at Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland Resort, but it will only be sticking around until February 15th, 2023, so you’ll have to go FAST to try the limited-time eats at the Festival booths. Some booths feature returning classics, but one booth — Wrapped with Love — has shown up with lots of NEW eats and drinks! Menu Wrapped with Love is a booth that is NEW to the 2023 Lunar New Year celebration, and it’s bringing new eats with it! Wrapped with Love Menu The booth features 2 new snacks — Pork and Shrimp Wontons and a Bok Choy and Mushroom Dumpling. Plus, there are 2 NEW drinks to try here too! Let’s check it out! Eats We’ll start with the food. New to this booth and the festival is the Pork and Shrimp Wontons with a black garlic sauce. This is priced at $8.75. Pork and Shrimp Wontons We really enjoyed these plump and juicy wontons! The fillings were generous, especially with the shrimp, and even if you don’t usually eat seafood you may still like them. They didn’t taste fishy at all. The black garlic sauce was an added bonus and paired well with the snack. Next, we have the Bok Choy & Mushroom Dumpling with a black garlic sauce. This is another new dish and is a plant-based item priced at $8.75. Bok Choy & Mushroom Dumpling These were … not great. It might sound strange, but the taste of these reminded us of hay! These just didn’t come across the way you would expect Asian dumplings to taste, and even with the sauce these were unfortunately disappointing. Alright, enough with the new eats, let’s hop to those drinks! Drinks This booth features a brand NEW cocktail — the Pineapple Baijiu Cocktail. It’s made with Dark Rum, baijiu, Allspice Dram, pineapple and orange juices, and falernum syrup garnished with a dried red pineapple chip, and it’s priced at $16. That’s not cheap! So is this pricey drink worth it? Pineapple Baijiu Cocktail This drink was very refreshing! It wasn’t too sweet because of the tartness from the citrus flavoring. We think if you’d like to enjoy a special cocktail for this event, this is a good choice that many people would enjoy. Next, we have the Grapefruit-Melon Wine Cocktail. This is also a NEW drink and is made with Sauvignon blanc, grapefruit liqueur, watermelon purée, rock melon syrup, and lime juice garnished with skewered grapes. This is just slightly cheaper at $15. Grapefruit Melon Wine Cocktail This drink reminded us of an upgraded wine cooler. The flavor combination was more unique than other drinks we have tried, and the wine paired well with the grapefruit, watermelon, rock melon, and lime. If you feel like trying out a new drink, we suggest this one! Finally, at this booth you can kick your drinks up a notch by grabbing the Lotus Flower Glow Cube! This is a returning decoration that is priced at $6.25. There’s a limit of 10 per guest, per transaction, so just keep that in mind. Lotus Flower Glowing Cube! These add a fun glowing effect to your drink which is great if you’ll be staying in the park until it gets darker. Plus, they act as a souvenir and reminder of your time at Lunar New Year! Overall Overall, if you’re looking for brand NEW things to try at the Lunar New Year celebration, this is a good place to start considering the menu for this booth is essentially totally new. Besides the plant-based dumplings, we enjoyed the items from this booth! Both cocktails were a good balance between sweet and tart, and the pork and shrimp wontons were a tasty snack, especially with the included sauce. Wrapped With Love food booth spread We’ll be sharing full reviews of ALL of the food booths so stay tuned for more details. Click here for FULL menu details and links to all of our reviews of the booths at Lunar New Year Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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If you haven’t been to EPCOT in a few years, you’re in for a BIG surprise on your next visit. EPCOT The park has been undergoing a massive transformation, which means that a large section of it is currently under construction. But it’s not all bad — we’ve gotten new rides, restaurants, and gift shops so far, and we’ll soon be getting a new attraction, festival area, and MORE. The transformation of the park has also included some changes to theming (things like logos and atmosphere music), but one recent theming change may point to something more exciting. On a recent visit to EPCOT, we noticed that the parking lots had been rebranded! The lots were repainted and the former names were removed, and replaced instead with character-themed lots like you’ll find at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Moana! Formerly, the lots were named things like “Imagine,” “Discover,” and “Explore” but now you’ll find Crush (Finding Nemo), Hei Hei (Moana), Dory (Finding Nemo), Moana, Rocket (Guardians of the Galaxy), Gamora (Guardians of the Galaxy), Wall-E, and Eve (Wall-E). Hey Hei Hei! Now, we can easily explain most of these additions. The majority of the characters featured here are represented or will be represented within attractions in EPCOT. For instance, you’ll find Dory and Crush at The Seas and Rocket and Gamora are featured in Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Crush Parking Lot As for Moana and Hei Hei, they’ll be represented through the new walkthrough Moana-themed attraction coming to World Nature. Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana is set to open before the end of 2023, and it’ll have nods to many characters from the movie. ©Disney But there are two characters on the list that raise some eyebrows — Wall-E and Eve from the Pixar film Wall-E. These characters aren’t currently featured in any major attraction in the park, and there hasn’t been an attraction announced to specifically feature them in the future. All the lot names on the new tram signs There’s one small place where you can find Wall-E and Eve currently, tucked away in World Discovery. The Green Landing Play Zone is a playground area for little ones located next to Creations Shop, and it has seen a few different themes over the years. Right now, it’s themed to Wall-E, and you can spot the two characters featured on the entrance sign. Green Landing Family Play Zone Overall, the theme is a bit more space-forward than specifically Wall-E, but you’ll notice color schemes and graphics that remind you a bit of the film. The playground. So why choose characters that are featured so minimally when all the others in the parking lot have their own major attractions? Well, one theory is that they were just the ones who fit the best. With the re-named parking lots, we have two new re-named tram routes — Earth and Space. That means we need four earth-based characters (from Moana and Finding Nemo) and four space-based characters. The Guardians characters were an obvious choice, but since no movie characters are explicitly featured in Space 220 or Mission: SPACE (the other space-themed offerings in EPCOT), the options are limited. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind You could make an argument for Buzz Lightyear and Zurg since a Buzz Lightyear topiary is featured near Mission: SPACE during the Flower & Garden Festival, but those two characters already have their own lots at Magic Kingdom. You could also suggest Star Wars characters, since merchandise from those films and shows is featured in Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay, but that would fit better at Hollywood Studios instead. Buzz Lightyear topiary from 2022 So, perhaps Wall-E and Eve WERE the best choices if they wanted to go with a space theme in the parking lot. However, it still feels slightly off balance that the other six characters are so prominent in the park when compared to these two. It leaves us wondering if we could see more Wall-E in EPCOT in the future. @Pixar Since space travel is featured so prominently in the movie, it would seem that Wall-E could be a good fit for World Discovery, where there are THREE space-themed offerings. While we’re not sure if the film is “big” enough for a solo attraction, it could definitely be featured in smaller ways. For instance, in the past, we’ve spotted a roaming Wall-E robot at the D23 Expo (Disney’s fan club expo) in Anaheim, CA. How cool would it be if there was a roaming character meet like that in the parks?! The movie could also be a good fit for Animal Kingdom, thanks to its conservation-forward theme. We’ve seen Wall-E and Eve featured in PhotoPass Magic Shots and on snacks for Earth Day in the past. PhotoPass Magic Shot ©Disney EPCOT’s transformation is set to be complete by the end of this year, but it’s not too late for Disney to announce more additions or surprises. Who knows what could happen in the next several months?! We’ll be on the lookout for any ways that Wall-E and Eve could be featured in the park in the future. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the EPCOT transformation and all the construction projects happening in Disney World. We can’t wait to share the new additions with you as soon as they open! Click Here to Learn More About the New Parking Lots! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you want to see Wall-E in EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post Is Wall-E Coming to EPCOT? The (Possibly) Big Hint That’s Hiding in Disney’s Parking Lot first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking for some seriously iconic limited-time eats, you’re in the right place! Bamboo Blessings The 2023 Lunar New Year celebration has started in Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland Resort, and it has a lot to offer! There’s special merchandise, entertainment, and (of course) PLENTY of food to try. For now, we’re making our way over to the NEW Bamboo Blessings food booth. Is it a place you absolutely MUST visit? Let’s find out! Menu The menu at Bamboo Blessings is pretty big, but that’s mostly because of all of the BEERS you can find here! In terms of food items, two iconic snacks are returning to the Festival (though they have been at different booths in the past) — the Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Dog Bun and the Mickey Mouse-shaped Purple Sweet Potato Macaron. Bamboo Blessings Menu There are a few returning drinks too, but 2023 has also brought NEW drinks to this spot, like the Brewery X Green Tea Rice Lager and Tsingtao topped with a frozen mango beer foam. Let’s take a better look at just what you can enjoy here! Eats First up we have the Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Dog Bun. This is made of Brioche-style Mickey Mouse-shaped buns stuffed with hot dog and finished with sesame seeds and scallions. It’s priced at $7.50. This has made our best of the fest list in the past for good reason — it’s fun, tasty, and a unique spin on a classic theme park hot dog. Mickey-Mouse shaped Hot Dog Bun In the past, when we’ve had this, the bun has been REALLY good, much flakier and lighter than a normal hot dog bun. The hot dogs typically taste just like ones you’d get at a grocery store, but they’re still pretty good. Just be careful, because the hot dogs can fall out when eating it! This year, it’s still a pretty solid snack, but be sure to grab mustard and ketchup because it’s a little dry! Who wouldn’t love this? Next up we have the Mickey Mouse-shaped Purple Sweet Potato Macaron. This is a Red macaron filled with purple sweet potato buttercream and a crème fraîche center. It’s priced at $7. Macaron 2022 In the past, the macaron has been pretty sweet, but not overly so. You wouldn’t know you’re eating sweet potato if you didn’t read the sign, so don’t let that ingredient scare you away! The texture of the buttercream is typically lovely and it serves as a nice balance to the flakiness of the macaron. Just be warned that it can be messy to eat, and because there are a lot of textures filling your mouth at once, you might want to have a drink nearby to sip on. This is a great pick for those who LOVE buttercream and like treats that aren’t overly sweet. Macaron 2022 Now, let’s talk about those drinks! Drinks On the menu are a LOT of drinks! We opted to try a flight of beers with the NEW Lucky Flight. This comes with the Tsingtao Brewery (new), Young Master Brewery (returning), Stereo Brewing Co. (new), and Three Weavers Brewery (new), and is $17.50. The Lucky Flight The Tsingtao Brewery Premium Lager is a new beer that would cost $10.50 on its own. In terms of taste, it’s a light beer, but an average light beer. We liked that it was crisp and refreshing, though! Tsingtao Brewery Premium Lager The Young Master Brewery Pale Ale with mandarin and bergamot zest that is included in this flight is actually a returning beer, priced at $13.25 if you were to get it on its own. In terms of taste, this one was hoppy, but not TOO strong. We’d place it somewhere between an IPA and light beer. Young Master Brewery Pale Ale Then there’s the NEW Stereo Brewing Co. Gingerine, which is a Ginger wheat ale with tangerine, honey, and lemon juice. This would be $13 if purchased alone. Okay, this one is for SERIOUS ginger lovers only because it has a VERY ginger-forward flavor. It was almost too much for us and that ginger stays on the tongue long after you drink it. Lucky Flight Stereo Brewing Co. Gingerine And finally, the beer flight came the NEW Three Weavers Brewery Moon Rabbit, which is Golden stout with vanilla and Vietnamese cinnamon. It would be $13 on its own. This one smells like coffee, and if you don’t like a strong coffee flavor, you might not like it. It also leaves a flavor on your tongue after you drink it. Our reporter isn’t a big coffee fan, so this was the least favorite of the four. Three Weavers Brewery Moon Rabbit These are the other beers you can pick from here: Master Gao Brewery Baby Jasmine Tea Lager — $13.25 Brewery X Green Tea Rice Lager (New) — $13.00 Tsingtao Brewery Premium Lager (New) — $10.50 Tsingtao topped with a frozen mango beer foam (New) — $12.75 Prosperity Flight: 4Sons Brewing Co., Master Gao Brewery, Brewery X, and Anderson Valley Brewing Co. (New) — $17.00 If you want to top off your drink with something fun, grab the Lotus Flower Glow Cube. It’s available at this booth for $6.25 and there is a limit 10 per guest, per transaction. Passion Fruit Green Tea with Lotus Blossom Glow Cube | 2018 And that’s it for the eats and drinks! Overall Overall, the eats at this booth are relatively simple but include the iconic Mickey-shaped hot dog (a great one for pickier eaters) and the Macaron (a good pick for your Instagram and buttercream lovers). Plus, if you’re looking to try a whole bunch of beers, you’ll find PLENTY to pick from here, and convenient flights to help you sample a few of them at once. While the food isn’t the most unique, it’s a good booth to stop by for a quick snack and Mickey-shaped food (which is a popular pick for many Disney fans). We’ll be sharing full reviews of ALL of the food booths so stay tuned for more details. Click here for FULL menu details and links to all of our reviews of the booths at Lunar New Year  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? 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It will soon be much easier to get around Florida! Brightline train at Orlando Airport The Brightline high-speed rail won’t connect Orlando International Airport directly to Disney Springs as originally planned, but it’ll still get you pretty close. Not only that, but there will also be a stop near Universal Orlando. And now, we’ve got another update on the Brightline train and its potential stop near Disney World. According to the Orlando Sentinel, progress on the Brightline train has been slowed due to too many “cooks in the kitchen.” There are several government entities and private businesses involved in the future of Central Florida’s passenger rail — called the Sunshine Corridor. That’s making it complicated to figure out just how progress is going to continue. ©Brightline “We have to engage Universal, SeaWorld and Disney. We have to engage the airport, the SunRail Commission, local officials and particularly the Florida Department of Transportation,” said US Rep Darren Soto, who represents part of Orlando. He continued, “Disney has to be a part of this. They are continuing to work on a potential stop with FDOT and we hope to get some new plans soon. The question will be whether it is served by SunRail, Brightline or both. That’s still up in the air.” So, it seems like although the Disney Springs Brightline station has been scrapped, there may still be a Disney stop in the future after all. ©Brightline Brightline is expected to open its line from South Florida to the Orlando Airport later this year, and another line from the airport to Tampa has been in the works. The SunRail expansion would share Brightline tracks to Tampa in order to facilitate the Sunshine Corridor. The train operator shared in an email, “We’re bullish on the idea of connecting intercity and commuter rail, which is better for the region and all parties involved…Brightline is the backbone to making this happen and we look to FDOT, and the locals to bring about the realization of integrating SunRail.” ©Brightline via The Orlando Sentinel In January of 2023, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings “called out” Commissioner Mayra Uribe for “moving behind the scenes” to promote the Sunshine Corridor expansion from the airport to more tourist-centric areas of Orlando. Demings also admonished Universal Orlando for presenting a plan about the Sunshine Corridor’s finances without Demings or his county present. Allegedly, Universal reached out to the Mayor with an apology after the fact. Demings later said he wouldn’t support any SunRail expansion in Orlando without “extensive public involvement and discussion among county commissioners leading to decisions that benefit ‘all of Orange County.'” ©Brightline via The Orlando Sentinel Miami-Orlando train service is set to begin later this year, and the trip will take an estimated 3 hours and 15 minutes. What the future might be for a potential train stop at Disney World, we’ll have to wait and see. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on this and more Disney news! How To Get to Disney From the Orlando Airport Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Will you use the Brightline train? Let us know in the comments! The post Latest UPDATE on a Potential Disney World Stop for the Brightline Airport Train first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has had quite the week. 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts As a proxy battle regarding a seat on the Company’s Board of Directors heats up, Disney has shared news about BIG upcoming changes, including menu changes at an iconic restaurant, returning attractions, and more. So, join us now for a look at the latest and greatest Disney news! Flower and Garden Festival UPDATES! The Festival of the Arts might be going on right now in EPCOT, but Disney is already getting ready for the next celebration. This week, Disney announced the dates for the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival — March 1st through July 5th, 2023! The Festival will feature many of the things you know and love, including eats and drinks at over 15 festival booths, the Garden Rocks Concert Series, and more. EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival NEW this year will be the addition of Encanto and Princess Tiana topiaries! We can’t wait to get a look at those! We’ll be watching for more updates on this Festival, so stay tuned. And remember you can enjoy the Festival of the Arts until February 20th, 2023. Click here to see everything RETURNING to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! Several Attractions Are RETURNING Next, it’s time to talk about some reopening attractions in Disney World! Earlier this week, Pete’s Silly Sideshow reopened in Magic Kingdom. So, you can once again step into this space to meet Minnie Magnifique, Daisy Fortuna, The Astounding Donaldo, and The Great Goofini. Minnie Mouse at Pete’s Silly Sideshow But wait, there’s MORE on the way. Disney has announced that Ariel’s Grotto — the Little Mermaid meet-and-greet in Magic Kingdom — will be reopening soon! You’ll be able to meet Ariel in this location once again starting January 22nd! It’s Coming BACK! And finally, also in Magic Kingdom, Enchanted Tales with Belle will be reopening in just a few short weeks! This storybook experience (where you get to be transported through an enchanted mirror into a library to learn how Belle met the Beast) will be back on February 19th, 2023. Enchanted Tales with Belle Though much of Disney World has already returned to “normal,” these reopenings signal an even greater return of many things fans may have been missing from the parks. Click here to see everything that will be CLOSED in Disney World in 2023 Potential Park Pass Changes? Next up, we got the chance this week to speak with Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, about the future of the theme parks. When discussing Park Passes (a topic that has been controversial among Disney fans) and Park Hopping, D’Amaro seemed to reference the restrictions on these as something that wouldn’t exactly be going away soon. But he did fully acknowledge one thing fans seem to dislike about Park Passes — the fact that they cause you to “lose some of the serendipity.” So, he said, Disney is working to “create ease” with the system while also making sure the guest experience is good. According to D’Amaro, the changes recently announced to the Disney World Passholder requirements (which will eventually let Passholders enter the parks after 2PM without a Park Pass, with some exceptions) are “just the start of changes to Park Passes.” He said individuals are working even now on ways to improve the process and make the reservation process “as easy and flexible” as possible. Josh D’Amaro with a lightsaber at Destination D23 D’Amaro shared, “Are you going to see more initiatives like you saw last week? I think you will.” Click here to see more about what D’Amaro had to say about Park Passes D’Amaro also commented on Disney+ losses and whether those influence pricing in the parks. He shared, losses elsewhere in the company have nothing to do with what decisions are made at the parks level…We’re not going to raise the price of a bottle of Dasani because of budgetary concerns in another part of the company.” In terms of future projects, he also said Disney+ losses have no impact. Instead, D’Amaro was adamant that Disney is on the brink of some of their biggest projects. He shared, “We have no shortage of money. We wanna make sure we do the biggest things, the coolest things, the things that represent the future.” ©ABC TRON Coaster D’Amaro shared, ““Our capital spending is higher than it’s ever been before. People are looking for reasons why we shouldn’t be investing, but we’re investing more.” Just how will that spending play out in terms of new experiences for guests remains to be seen, but we are eager to learn about what the future may hold. Click here to see D’Amaro’s statements on spending on future parks projects California Grill Changes and Other Food News Next up we have some BIG food news from the parks! Over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, California Grill has been serving a (pricey!) prix fixe menu for the 50th Anniversary. But the 50th Anniversary will end at the end of March, so what will the menu look like after that — will it go back to its regular ordering style (where you could just order individual items off of a standard menu)? It seems that won’t be the case for now. Disney has announced that starting April 1st, 2023, California Grill will begin serving a 3-course menu featuring “contemporary, market-inspired cuisine.” So it looks like the prix fixe style is here to stay, though some menu selections will likely change. In fact, Disney has already highlighted some of the items you’ll find on this updated menu, including a Lemon Chiffon Cake, Fire-Roasted Venison, and Goat Cheese Raviolo. We’ll be on the lookout for more details about what this updated experience will be like. ©Disney In terms of other food news, there’s a NEW DOLE Whip Flight in Disney Springs, which includes a Pistachio DOLE Whip and cherry soft serve ice cream twist! Dole Whip Flight The DOLE Whip nachos have also changed and now feature cherry pistachio ice cream! ALL that flavor Also in Disney Springs, you’ll find a NEW French Onion Soup BURGER(!!). This burger seriously impressed us, but just note that it comes with some consequences — particularly when it comes to your breath. (You may want to pack a toothbrush!) Look at that deliciousness. Over at Disneyland (in California), the parks are gearing up for the 100th Anniversary! TONS of new treats will be arriving very soon — generally around January 27th. These include a Platinum Trifle, Potato & Cheddar Cheeseburger, Violet Pretzel, and MORE! ©Disney Plus, there will be NEW 100th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Sippers in the parks too. Click here to see ALL of the new treats you’ll be able to pick up in honor of this BIG celebration! Don’t Forget — Splash Mountain is CLOSING Next Week! And now it’s time to wrap up our weekly news post with some important reminders. First, do not forget that Splash Mountain in Walt Disney World will have its last day of operation on January 22nd, 2023. Splash Mountain That means the 22nd will be your LAST CHANCE to ride the current iteration of this attraction before it is CLOSED on January 23rd, 2023, to be transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is not set to open until 2024. Click here to read more about the Splash Mountain CLOSURE and transformation Another Reminder — The Skyliner is Temporarily CLOSING Our second reminder is about the Disney Skyliner. The Skyliner is set to be CLOSED for refurbishment from January 22nd to January 29th, 2023. Hotels like Disney’s Pop Century, Art of Animation, Riviera, or Caribbean Beach Resort will be impacted by the closure and will offer alternative transportation to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT during this time. Skyliner Of course, remember that refurbishment dates and closures are subject to change, so just be sure to check with Cast Members for any other updates. See our full post on this closure here And that’s our wrap-up of Disney’s biggest news. Check out more important news stories from this week by clicking the links below: Disney’s ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Is Getting a REVIVAL 2023 DATES Announced for Moonlight Magic Events in Disney World New Map Could Signal a BIG CHANGE in EPCOT The New 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is HERE Why You DON’T Want To Go to Magic Kingdom on January 31st VIDEO: Trailer Released for Season 3 of ‘The Mandalorian’ Coming to Disney+ Park Map Disney Pushes Back Against Activist Investor and Defends CEO Bob Iger Magic Key Pass Sales Resumed TODAY for Disneyland Resort Disney Cruise Line Announces New Fireworks, Entertainment, and More! How to Pick Up the NEW Annual Passholder Magnet in Disney World Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to Use Virtual Queue in Disneyland UPDATE on Housekeeping at Disney World Hotels How to SAVE Up to $700 When You Visit Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. It Has It ALL! 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. Click here to get the bundle!  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 news from this week surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments. The post Flower and Garden Festival NEWS, Attraction Reopening DATES, and More Important Disney Updates first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lunar New Year has arrived in Disney California Adventure! Longevity Noodle Co. Marketplace 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, and Disneyland is celebrating from January 20th through February 15th with cuisine and entertainment across DCA. We’ve already shared the full menus for ALL the booths, but today we’re stopping by the Longevity Noodle Co. booth to review the goods. Come see what we found! Menu This year, Longevity Noodle Co. has two returning food items and one new drink. Menu Last year we thought this was a pretty solid booth, but how did it fare this year? Let’s take a look! Eats First on the menu are the Garlic Noodles for $7.50, which are long noodles tossed in zesty garlic butter and parmesan. Last year, we thought that this dish was good — they are cheesy noodles after all, but there wasn’t anything super exciting about it. Longevity Noodle Co. Garlic Noodles It was basically spaghetti with parmesan and garlic. However, we thought it would have been a good pick for those with a pickier palette. This year it was pretty much the same, but whereas last year’s noodles were pretty dry, these weren’t at all! This is made with Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co Ceylon Tea, raspberry and demerara syrups, and oat milk and it is garnished with skewered raspberries. Raspberry Oat Milk Tea We thought this drink was delicious! It was sweet without being too over the top, but if you aren’t a fan of sugary drinks you might want to share it with someone else because it could be too much for you. Our favorite part was the fresh raspberry garnish! Also returning from last year is the Lotus Flower Glow Cube for $6.25. Overall This booth has some pretty safe options that many guests can enjoy. However, if you’re in search of unique or interesting flavors, you might be disappointed with the fare. We will say that if you like spicy food you should get the Dan Dan Noodles, and for those with a sweet tooth, the Oat Milk Tea is right up your alley! What did we think? We’re hitting all the booths this year to give you guys the scoop, so stay tuned! Read more about the Lunar New Year Festival Here 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 Have you tried anything at this booth yet? Let us know what you think in the comment section below! The post REVIEW: Longevity Noodle Co. at the Lunar New Year Festival in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As we embark on the annual Lunar New Year celebration, Paradise Gardens at Disney California Adventure Park has been transformed with traditional red and gold decor, lively entertainment and authentic dishes that bring the holiday to life. This year, the tribute to Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures honors the Year of the Rabbit in the […]View the full article

You’ve had pizza. Maybe you’ve even had a pizza spring roll in Disney World. Or a pizza roll that is the size of your FACE. But have you ever had a pizza BAO BUN!? Well, you’re about to see what that’s like! Lunar New Year booth The Lunar New Year celebration is available in Disney California Adventure Park from January 20th through February 15th, 2023. With it comes limited-time snacks, special entertainment, merchandise, and more. Right now we’re headed to the returning Prosperity Bao & Buns booth to take a look at their eats and drinks (which include a pepperoni pizza bao bun!!) — join us! Menu At Prosperity Bao & Buns, you’ll find one returning dish (the Char Siu BBQ Pork Bao), along with that new Pepperoni Pizza version. Prosperity Bao & Buns Menu In terms of drinks, there are 3 returning picks as well as that ever-popular Lotus Flower Glow Cube. Let’s get into the items here to see just what they’re like! Eats We’ll start with this booth’s brand NEW item — the Pepperoni Pizza Bao Bun served with marinara. It’s priced at $9. We’ve had pizza in a variety of versions, and of course we’re big fans of the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods in Disney World, so we couldn’t resist getting this to see how the pizza and a bao bun worlds taste when they collide! These look goooooood! These things are a HOT commodity — by the time we got our hands on them, the booth had already sold out once — and ran out again right after us! Rightly so, too, the Pepperoni Pizza Bao were soft, warm, and tasty. If you’ve ever had Totino’s Pizza Rolls, they reminded us of that! Cross section Fair warning, though, the longer you let these sit the soggier they get, so eat them QUICK! Also available at this booth is the returning Char Siu BBQ Pork Bao with pickled red onion and jalapeño. It is also $9. Char Siu Pork Bao (2019) This is an item that has been offered for several years at the Festival. Just be warned, it has some KICK to it, so you might want to stay away if you are very spice-averse. Next, let’s tackle the drinks. Drinks At this booth, there are 3 returning drinks. The first is the Peach Yuja-Ade. This is made with Yuja-lemongrass purée, dragon fruit and peach syrups, lemon juice, and butterfly pea flower tea garnished with a lemon wheel. It’s non-alcoholic and will set you back $6.50. You can get the alcoholic version of this with the Soju Peach Yuja Ade. This has Soju, yuja-lemongrass purée, dragon fruit and peach syrups, lemon juice, and butterfly pea flower tea garnished with a lemon wheel. It’s priced at $16. Both of these drinks were at the Lucky 8 Lantern booth in 2022, but have shifted spots in 2023. When we had the Peach Yuja-Ade (non-alcoholic) in 2022, we thought it would be DELICIOUS, but sadly it didn’t deliver. While the drink was gorgeous (look at those colors!) it tasted very much like perfume to us and we couldn’t taste the lemonade at all. If you don’t mind the idea of a drink that tastes like something you’d spray on yourself to smell good, then this might work for you — but just be FULLY prepared. Peach Yuja-Ade 2022 Here, you can also get another beautiful drink — the Lychee Celebration! This has Gin, prosecco, lychee syrup, yuja-lemongrass purée, and grapefruit juice garnished with an edible purple orchid. It’s priced at $15. In 2022, it was described as having lychee puree (which is missing from this year’s description) and the lemongrass wasn’t included so keep that in mind. When we had this in 2022, we thought it was absolutely delicious! Gorgeous The drink was light, refreshing, and a little on the sweet side, but had the gin to balance things out. The prosecco added a good amount of bubbles (wonderful for a warm day). Just be sure to stir your drink as it can have a syrupy finish to it if you don’t stir it up! It’s beautiful, isn’t it? The final item at this booth is the Lotus Flower Glow Cube, which you’ll find at various booths. Passion Fruit Green Tea with Lotus Blossom Glow Cube | 2018 It is $6.25 and there is a limit of 10 per guest, per transaction. Overall Overall, the Char Siu BBQ Pork Bao can be a good pick for someone looking for a little heat, and if you’re a BIG pizza fan then you may not be able to resist the Pepperoni Pizza Bao Bun. Just be warned that the Peach Yuja-Ade can taste VERY flowery. The Lychee Celebration would likely be our pick out of the two drinks here as it is tasty, refreshing, and light. Grab the Pepperoni Pizza Bao! We’ll be sharing full reviews of ALL of the food booths at the Lunar New Year celebration so stay tuned for more details. Click here for FULL menu details and links to all of our reviews of the booths at Lunar New Year 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 of the items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Prosperity Bao & Buns at the Lunar New Year Festival in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Happy Lunar New Year! It’s the Year of the Rabbit! Pacific Wharf Cafe Over in Disneyland, we’re celebrating at the Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year Festival. We’ve checked out all the merchandise, but more importantly, we’re checking out ALL THE FOOD BOOTHS. However, some of Disneyland’s regular dining spots have some special foods to celebrate, too. So let’s head over to one of them right now: Pacific Wharf Cafe. Menu There’s one new Lunar New Year item at Pacific Wharf Cafe: a sweet treat! Sounds tasty! So let’s order this baby up (and it’s available on Mobile Order) and try it out! Eats You know we love a good sweet treat here at DFB, and the White Chocolate Apple Bread Pudding sounds like it’ll be no different! Granny Smith Apples and white chocolate with crème anglaise and whipped topping come together with this dessert you can get for $6.49. We hope it’s as good as it looks We were expecting a pretty decent apple-y dessert, but man were we blown away by this! The Granny Smith Apples on top were the perfect amount of sweet and tart. The bread pudding itself was moist but not too soggy. We didn’t get too much of the white chocolate flavor, but we didn’t find ourselves missing it. This is definitely more on the apple side, so if you’re expecting a lot of chocolate here you might be disappointed! Overall Stop by Pacific Wharf Cafe during the Lunar New Year Festival to try this delicious sweet treat. It was a great portion size for the price, and not too sweet by Disney treat standards! We’re making our way around the entire Lunar New Year Festival, so be sure to follow along with us to read all our reviews! Stay tuned to DFB for more! And Happy New Year, friends! 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! Come With Us to See and Eat Everything at the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be checking out the Lunar New Year Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney Took a Classic Dessert to a Whole New Level first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you feel yourself craving something sweet while at Disney, one place you can always turn to is a churro cart. So many snacks to try! These carts are peppered across the parks, doling out hot churros covered in sweet sugar and served with delicious icing. Often, Disney will offer limited edition flavors for different holidays and events. That’s happening right now at the Lunar New Year Festival in Disneyland. Come with us to try the newest treat! Right now the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival is happening in Disney California Adventure, and there are tons of new food items to try! Along with the food booths, plenty of the park’s permanent food service locations are offering special menu items for a limited time during the festival. People entering the celebration. One place where you can try a new snack is Goofy’s Churro Cart, where they’re serving up an Almond Cookie Churro. Instead of a traditional fried treat, this is a cross between a churro and a cookie, and along with a dusting of sugar it’s topped with slivered almonds. It also comes with almond icing. We got this at the Goofy churro cart When we received our Almond Cookie Churro, the first thing we noticed was the icing was more watery than we expected it to be; in the photos we’ve seen, the icing looked thicker. We did get a generous amount of slivered almonds though! Almond Cookie Churro Now, for the taste test! Despite the amount of almonds and the flavored icing, the almond flavor was very mild — it almost reminded us of marzipan. There was also a slight hint of vanilla that we enjoyed. We liked the texture contrast between the crunchy almonds and soft churro. As an added bonus, we got one of the first ones of the day so it was nice and warm, fresh out of the oven! Overall, we thought the Almond Cookie Churro was a tasty snack that was sweet without being overly sugary. We suggest checking with the Cast Members to find out when a fresh batch is coming so you can enjoy them warm! If you want to taste it for yourself, head over to Goofy’s Churro Cart and purchase this treat for $6.75. Stay tuned to our site for more Lunar New Year Festival food reviews! Click here to check out all of the menus for the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Comment below whether you’d try this churro! The post Do NOT Skip the New Churro in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Guess what day it is?! It’s the kickoff of the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure! Let’s gooooo! This year, the celebration runs from January 20th through February 13th and it’s celebrating the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac calendar and the Year of the Cat in the Vietnamese zodiac calendar. We’re ready to dive into all the celebrations, including merchandise, food, and entertainment…so let’s go! Atmosphere Welcome to the Lunar New Year Celebration! California Adventure gets some stunning decorations for this festival, and we couldn’t resist snapping some photos on our way inside. We’re ready to celebrate! As you enter, they’ve got signs up explaining how families celebrate Lunar New Year in Vietnamese… Vietnamese celebrations …Chinese… Chinese celebrations …and Korean cultures. How fascinating! Korean celebrations Once we headed inside, we found that we’re not the only ones ready to celebrate! There were quite a few people around the entrance ready to get started with this exciting day. People entering the celebration. Now that we’ve got the basics down, let’s get this party started! We’ll keep updating this post with more of the food, entertainment, and activities that we find throughout the day, so stay tuned to DFB for all the Lunar New Year excitement! If you’re heading to the Lunar New Year Celebration at California Adventure this year, make sure to check out our posts and pages about everything that you’ll find. It’s a limited-time event, so you’ll want to make the most of every day that it’s offered! Click Here to Learn More About the Festival! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going to the Lunar New Year Celebration this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Come With Us To Eat and See Everything at the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even two years after Disney World’s historic closure and reopening, we’re still seeing some restaurants, character experiences, and entertainment JUST starting to return to the parks. Fantasmic! only returned last year, and the character meet-and-greets at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom only returned a week ago. Ariel’s Grotto We recently learned that ANOTHER character meet-and-greet was returning to Magic Kingdom: Ariel will soon be greeting guests again from Ariel’s Grotto. Now, we know even more details about that experience. At the moment, Ariel is occasionally meeting guests in Fairytale Hall as one of the “Visiting Princesses.” But she’ll be returning to Ariel’s Grotto on January 22nd! Ariel Now, we can imagine that the standby line to meet Ariel here is going to be long, but we now have proof that you’ll be able to skip that standby line and hop into the Lightning Lane with Genie+. How do we know this? We saw a new Lightning Lane sign at Ariel’s Grotto today! Remember that Genie+ is the paid service that allows you to skip the line at some Disney World rides and attractions. It costs between $15 and $29 per person, per day (depending on the time of year and crowd levels). Lightning Lane sign at Ariel’s Grotto Ariel isn’t the only princess returning to a meet-and-greet spot, though. Enchanted Tales with Belle will return to Magic Kingdom on February 19th. We’ll be meeting up with both princesses when they return, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Need a new graphic tee (uh, when don’t you need a new graphic tee!)? We’re dropping new Disney-themed designs! Click here to see ‘em! Here’s where to find ALL the character meet-and-greets 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. Are you excited to meet Ariel in Ariel’s Grotto again? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Use Genie+ at a Returning Princess Meet-and-Greet in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So, you’re planning a trip to Disney World, and you’ve narrowed it down between two of the most ICONIC Disney resorts in existence (you lucky, lucky person!). Disney’s BoardWalk Inn But how do you choose between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort? Well, let’s dive into the deets to see which one is right for you! Choosing between the Polynesian Village and the BoardWalk, is like choosing a favorite child, a favorite Disney cupcake, or between a Dole Whip or a Mickey Pretzel — there’s enough love to go around! But just like cupcakes and classic Disney snacks (and maybe your kids, too… only you know your family dynamic…), there’s a certain flavor that might just hit the spot for what you’re looking for. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort There’s no doubt that Disney vacations are expensive, and no one wants buyer’s remorse when it comes to what can usually be the most EXPENSIVE part of your Disney trip. We’re approaching this chaos-agent of a decision with as much logic as possible, so we’re breaking it down into five categories: Common Ground Theme/Rooms Pools Food Transportation We’re putting each resort through these paces to see where they stand and which one may be speaking to you for your Disney trip. Aloha! Common Ground Before we start down the rabbit hole into the Wonderland of their differences, let’s review the similarities of these resorts. These resorts are both Disney Deluxe Resorts, so they will be at a similar price point, with similar room sizes, and the same perks. They both have close proximity to the Disney Parks, and even within walking distance! And both offer Disney Vacation Club Villas as additional accommodations. The Beach at the Polynesian For the Polynesian Village, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $662 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $5,492 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. For the BoardWalk Inn, that means that for the cheapest room at the cheapest time to visit, you can expect to pay around $597 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts), and it goes up to $4,455 per night (not accounting for any tax or current discounts) for the most expensive rooms at the most expensive time to visit. Extra Theme Park Hours Benefits for Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Theme/Rooms Just like our ol’ Friend, Chandler Bing, would say, “Could these resorts BE any more different?” Both the Poly and the BoardWalk are Deluxe resorts and offer the poshest of Disney’s accommodations and perks, but that doesn’t mean they look the same! The Polynesian The Polynesian celebrates tiki culture, and offers a nostalgic image of Pacific island vacations, but isn’t necessarily a literal representation of those environments. It’s filled with dark woods, tribal symbols, and tropical flowers. The Polynesian is one of Walt Disney World’s opening day hotels, it has a rich history, and a large following among Disney fans. It really does embrace its name of “village” as its layout is comprised of 11 longhouses plus the over-the-water Bora Bora Bungalows, which branch out from the Great Ceremonial House. Polynesian Village Resort All of the rooms have recently been renovated and updated with a Moana-inspired theme, and Kona Cafe, a table service restaurant in the Great Ceremonial House, has also recently reopened with a new look and refreshed menu. So even though this beauty is 50 years old, she’s gotten some TLC and looks better than ever! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort But with renovations and updates comes construction, like over at the old Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show location, which is currently an active construction zone as it will be the site for a new DVC tower. Though it shares the same white sand beaches as the Grand Floridian, the island vibe here just makes them pop. Sunsets on the Poly beach are just superior to the other Disney World “beaches”. Beach at Polynesian Village Resort BoardWalk Inn Welcome to the charming turn-of-the-century Atlantic boardwalk themed resort, aptly named BoardWalk Inn (so sometimes Disney creativity pales in comparison to a straightforward resort naming). BoardWalk Lobby The BoardWalk brings in vibrant colors of a carnival without feeling like you’re staying in a circus. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn So, you won’t find oversized Disney character decors that you might find at the more festive Value Resorts, but this turn-of-the-century New England esplanade does have some vibrancy and fun that makes it a great retreat from the parks. In essence, the BoardWalk balances the fun of the theme with the luxury of a deluxe resort. The rooms last received a bit of a touch up and spruce back in 2016 and with the ongoing construction and other resort renovations may see some TLC, soon. BoardWalk Inn The BoardWalk Inn has been updating and renovating many of the common areas like the dining options on the actual boardwalk, like the rebranding of the BoardWalk Deli (formerly the BoardWalk Bakery), and the soon to open Cake Bake Shop. Inside the BoardWalk lobby, the fan-favorite Belle Vue Lounge reopened with new furnishings, that received some humdrum remarks from loyal guests for loosing its charm and looking like it was furnished by Wayfair.. And Carousel Coffee recently opened serving up pastries, Joffrey’s Coffee, but a rather subdued vibe for joint named after a bright and vivacious carnival attraction. We hope the room updates and renovations keep with the classic Disney charm we’ve come to love and aren’t watered down to look like other standard hotels. Results This is a difficult decision because both of these resorts have so much charm and appeal. Do you want you want to feel like you just stepped off an exotic beach into a tropical bungalow? Or are you looking for a New England seaside escape? Want step out of your room and sink your toes in the sand? Or step out of your room onto a lively boardwalk filled with games, food, and live entertainment? Do you want your retreat to slow you down and chill you out? Or get you movin’, tappin’ your toes, and stuffin’ your gob? Both solid options, but only one will fit the vibe you want on your vacation. 4 BIG Changes (Including New Restaurants) Announced for Disney’s BoardWalk Pools Pools, splash pads, hot tubs, and lounge chairs, vacation just doesn’t feel completed without spending some time by the pool. Which of these resorts is the aquatic champion of water lounging? Only one way to find out… The Polynesian The Polynesian’s whole vibe is stepping into a tropical oasis, so the pool game is strong with this one! There are two pools at the Polynesian: the Lava Pool and the Oasis Pool. However, the Lava Pool is the showstopper here — because it’s a volcano! Ok, not a for-real volcano, obvi, but it has a waterslide from the top of the volcano’s peak, which is pretty epic. Lava Pool! Even if you’re not looking to swoosh down a volcano waterslide, the lounge area at these pools and the pool bars (which definitely enhance the atmosphere), the Barefoot Pool Bar, and the Oasis Bar & Grill. And Capt. Cook’s and Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace are also so close they could be considered pool area enhancements, too. There are lots of drink options and plenty of food options for your day by the pool. You can even try a DFB Dole Whip drink hack that became a permanent menu item on the Barefoot Pool Bar menu! And now we’re officially on island time! BoardWalk Inn The BoardWalk Inn has three pool, the main pool called Luna Park, and two “leisure” pools for folks that are looking for more chill than thrill for their watery adventure. BoardWalk Luna Park Pool The Luna Park pool used to be the home of the nightmare-fuel clown water slide that lit up a night and may have caused an entire generation to need therapy. Luckily for you fine folks, you get to enjoy the renovated model of the Keister Coaster pool slide. Where the trauma-inducing clown was replaced with a fun mural of Mickey, Minnie and gang enjoy a pool adventure with you on this 200-foot long slide. BoardWalk Inn Pool This fun pool is 184,217 gallons (yep, we here at DFB painstakenly measured each ounce for full accuracy just for YOU — we care that much) and is just step away from the fun of the boardwalk where you can easily grab a quick ice cream or margarita and then jump right back in the pool. Results Both have two pools, and both have pool bars, lounge chairs, and splash areas. Are you looking for adventure on a super cute water slide? Or something a bit more casual and with that island vibe? Seeking the pure wow factor with the Volcano and the proximity to Dole Whips? Or are you craving a walk down memory lane with childhood snack favorites nearby and festive carnival music? There’s no real loser in this category if you’ve found relaxation and joy, but our heart leans towards the Polynesian, because a pool in that close proximity to Dole Whip might just be a little slice of heaven! 10 Hidden Secrets About Disney World Pools Food Because we are Disney FOOD Blog, we take food seriously. Very. Seriously. And we love it all. We love the cheap, comfort of plastic cheese, and we love the high-brow sophistication of a wine flight or a multi-course pre-fixe meal. We don’t discriminate; we are a lover of all foods. Since food is SO important, let’s see who these resorts stack up against each other in the restaurant category. Polynesian Village Polynesian Village has ten (10!) dining options, including lounges and pool bars (because those count!)! Barefoot Pool Bar is the perfect place to grab a specialty cocktail to enjoy while lounging by the Lava Pool. Oasis Pool Bar & Grill serves up Polynesian-themed food and specialty cocktails to guests enjoying the Oasis Pool. Captain Cook’s is a quick-service location, popular for being the place you can grab Tonga Toast for breakfast in the morning, and Island-inspired dishes like the Pulled Pork Nachos and Thai Coconut Meatballs for lunch and dinner. Those pulled pork nachos! YUM! The recently renovated and reopened Kona Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual setting. The sweet Tonga Toast makes breakfast at Kona is a guest favorite. Kona Island conveniently sits right off the second-floor monorail entrance. In the morning, this location serves Kona coffee and pastries, while at night, it becomes a sushi bar with cocktails. Kona Cafe is right next to Kona Island ‘Ohana has an oak wood fire pit that flavors the grilled meats served at an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal each evening. In the morning, Lilo and Stitch entertain guests during an Island-style character breakfast. Hawaiian side dishes complement each meal. Tambu Lounge is a relaxing bar where you can enjoy a drink prior to your dinner at ‘Ohana or Kona Cafe. The Lapu Lapu (a rum concoction served in a pineapple) is its claim to fame. Our favorite noodles Pineapple Lanai is where you can find the famous Dole Whip! This is a Polynesian Village Resort claim to fame, as it was the first Disney World Resort where Dole Whip was served outside of the parks. The Polynesian remains the only Resort with its own spot dedicated to the treat. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is a unique tiki bar located in the Great Ceremonial House, complete with an interactive room (elements react based on the ordering of certain drinks) and wacky hijinks from your servers, the Skippers! Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace is the more relaxed (but still entertaining) outdoor counterpart to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. Learn more about the Polynesian Village Resorts Restaurants here! BoardWalk Inn If you were impressed with the Polynesian’s 10 dining locations, look out, because the BoardWalk has 16! AbracadaBar, according to the story, you can still feel the magic in the air at this former secret haunt of boardwalk magicians and entertainers… a group that mysteriously vanished over 70 years ago. Guests can experience their lingering magic in the sights, sounds, and even tastes (through the signature “Curious Cocktails”) in this enchanted lounge! Step inside for a magical happy hour Atlantic Dance Hall is another bar on the BoardWalk. Looking for a place to get your groove on? Boogie down to music from the 80s through today at Atlantic Dance Hall! You can request your favorite music videos, and dance along as they play on the large screens above. Shake your groove thang, and get your dance on with a group of friends! Please note that Atlantic Dance Hall is limited to guests 21 and older and typically open Thursday through Sunday nights from 8PM to 1AM. Atlantic Dance Hall The Belle Vue Lounge is what many call a “rare find” at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Modeled after a 1930s sitting room, it has nice touches like board games and working radios playing shows from eras past. Tucked right off the main lobby, this lounge is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day at the parks, or even to take a quick snooze in a comfy chair to recharge in late afternoon. Guests can also stop here for coffee or pastries in the morning. Belle Vue Lounge Head to a real brewing factory at Big River Grille & Brewing Works! Here you can sample many different kinds of beers, along with great burgers, steaks, nachos, and more. The floor-to-ceiling glass walls in the Big River Grille & Brewing Works restaurant provide a glimpse into the beer-making process. Watch while an on-site brew master crafts the establishment’s beers. Or sit outside and enjoy the BoardWalk atmosphere and water views. Big River Grille & Brewing Works Step back in time to a seaside boardwalk village on Crescent Lake where turn-of-the-century charm meets savory eats and sweet treats at the BoardWalk Deli. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are offered, and guests enjoy items like house-baked bagels, an “overstuffed warm pastrami Reuben” or a hand-piped cannoli. In Disney’s words, the menu takes us on “a road trip of classic sweet and savory flavors from New York to the Jersey Shore,” and you can check it out here. BoardWalk Deli Craving a cool treat while strolling along the Disney World BoardWalk? Then stop by BoardWalk Ice Cream! This ice cream to-go store scoops up simple sundaes and cones made with Edy’s brand ice cream. The treats here are said to be inspired by the beloved Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at the nearby Beach Club Resort. BoardWalk Ice Cream BoardWalk Joe’s is a stand on Disney World’s BoardWalk that is known for ONE thing: “Marvelous Margaritas!” For a relatively small kiosk, there is a surprising variety of flavorful margaritas available — and sometimes you’ll happen upon a seasonal concoction! A selection of snacks such as pretzels and roasted nuts is also available. Non-alcoholic smoothies (including one made with Dole Whip!) are also on offer. Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas Stop by the Pizza Window on Disney World’s BoardWalk for a piping hot pizza pie! One of those most relaxing and fun things to do at Disney World is stroll along the Disney BoardWalk, taking in all the sights and smells around Crescent Lake. With 9,000 square feet of entertainment, shops, and restaurants, there are several options for a quick bite to eat. Why not grab some fresh pizza from the BoardWalk Pizza Window? They serve up whole pizza pies and pizza by the slice (and Sangria to go with it, for of-age guests, along with fountain drinks). Grab one of the cafe tables outside or stroll while you eat. Pizza Window If you happen to be walking down Disney World’s BoardWalk and you’re in the mood for a quick snack, be sure to stop at the BoardWalk To Go kiosk. At the kiosk you’ll find baskets of deep fried treats including fried mac and cheese bites and corn dogs. You can even grab a meal combo built around a hot dog, cheeseburger, or pulled pork sandwich. Boardwalk To-Go The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is coming to Disney World’s BoardWalk in 2023! This new Table Service restaurant will serve items for brunch, lunch, and dinner featuring both sweet and savory menus. Afternoon tea service will be offered as well! Disney notes that the new eatery will present a “whimsical atmosphere that complements the magic of the idyllic charm of Disney’s BoardWalk that guests know and love.” And guess what? Guest will also be able to pop in for a quick treat by grabbing something to-go from the bakery case! Concept art for The Cake Bake Shop You can find Carousel Coffee at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. This spot is located right off the Resort’s lobby, making it a perfectly convenient spot for your pick-me-up cup! Coffee, tea, and pastries (including options by Joffrey’s Coffee) are on offer. Keep an eye out for seasonal drinks and unique options like a Dark Cherry Mocha Frozen Blended Coffee (which Disney shares is a flavor staple of “coffee shops, family-owned delis, and ice cream parlors along the shores” in keeping with the BoardWalk’s vintage seaside theme). As far as the eats, you can grab classic snacks such as the Vintage Mickey & Minnie Sugar Cookie, Banana Bread, Croissants, Muffins, NJ Crumb Cake, Bagels, and a Mickey Brownie up for grabs. Carousel Coffee Flying Fish is a signature restaurant that serves gourmet seafood to guests on Disney World’s BoardWalk. Many tout both the sea and land dishes here. (The Char-Crusted New York Strip is a favorite among landlubbers.) The location — complete with a lovely glass school of fish “swimming” above the main dining room — has an emphasized focus on seasonal, sustainable fare. Flying Fish You’ll find a truly classic carnival treat on Disney World’s BoardWalk: Funnel Cake! The Funnel Cake Stand also serves the rather unexpected offering of Fried Ice Cream. Enjoy your “Tasty Sensations” (as the sign says) while you stroll or pull up a bench on the BoardWalk while watching the people go by! PLEASE NOTE: The BoardWalk Funnel Cake is currently closed. We will keep you updated when a reopening is announced! Funnel Cake Stand Do you love music from the 70′s, 80′s, and 90′s? Do you love dueling piano improv? Then Jellyrolls Dueling Piano Bar is the place for you! The raucous bar on Disney’s BoardWalk brings you non-stop dueling pianos and a drink special each night (the “Jellyroll of the Day”). So be thinking of your favorite Billy Joel, Mariah Carey or Elton John song to request! There is a cover charge of $18.00 to enter Jellyrolls, which is typically open nightly from 7PM to 1:45AM. Doors open at 7PM, and entertainment starts at 8PM — it helps to be early to grab a seat! Jellyrolls Welcome to Leaping Horse Libations at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! Out at the Luna Park Pool, its given name) at this Deluxe Resort, you’ll find a poolside bar with all the basics you need for an afternoon in the sun — cold drinks, snacks, and even a few lunch items to get you through your Florida sun-and-pool afternoon! Look for fun carnival-themed drinks like the Tilt-A-Whirl and The Roller Coaster Meltdown served along with the standard Disney pool bar menu. Leaping Horse Libations You’ll find Trattoria al Forno on Disney World’s BoardWalk. This eatery serves dinner daily and is an “original Italian restaurant.” The dinner menu features regional specialties with classic preparations. Many of the ingredients are crafted in-house including hand-crafted mozzarella and handmade cavatelli. Trattoria al Forno also features seasonal risotto and serves only Italian wines. Trattoria al Forno So many amazing places to eat, how can you choose? Or you don’t have to, just systematically eat your way through the BoardWalk! Has Disney World Gone TOO Far With Their Creative Drinks?! You Tell Us! Results It’s so hard to designate a clear winner for food — because we love it all! If you and your family love some more “unique” food, and options that vary away from the traditional comfort food of fried chicken, steak, seafood, burgers, and chicken nuggets, then the Polynesian might be your jam! All of its menus are influenced by island flavors, and though not bizarre or untraditional, you’ll definitely find some creative takes on your familiar favorites. Kids’ Sushi The BoardWalk Inn really embraces the casual vibe of its carnival setting with nostaglic, approachable snack foods like pizza, sandwiches and ice cream to craft beers and fine Italian fare! One thing is for sure, you won’t go hungry at the BoardWalk! EVERYTHING to Eat at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Transportation Do these resorts offer anything different when it comes to transportation? Let’s see!! Polynesian Village Polynesian Village is on the Monorail loop. It’s the first stop after the Transportation & Ticketing Center (TTC) on the way to the Magic Kingdom. If Magic Kingdom is your destination, there is also a boat option to sail across Seven Seas Lagoon to the front steps of the Magic Kingdom. You can also get your steps in by strolling the walkway over to Magic Kingdom, but it’s not for the faint of heart as it is about a 20-25 minute walk. Boat launch from Polynesian Village Resort to Magic Kingdom If Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs is your destination, then you can board one of Disney’s busses to transport you over to these parks. Polynesian Bus Service But if EPCOT is your park for the day, here is where the difference sets in. Because the Poly is so close to the Transportation & Ticketing Center, if you don’t mind a brief 5-10 minute walk, you can waltz over to the TTC and board a Monorail to whiz you off to EPCOT. This may give the Poly the edge over the Grand Floridian as it does provide relatively easy access to that EPCOT Monorail loop. BoardWalk Inn The BoardWalk Inn is considered an “EPCOT-area” resort. It sits on Crescent Lake, across the lake from Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. This resort is situated in between TWO Disney parks, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Yep, that’s right, you can walk or enjoy a relaxing boat ride on a Friendship Cruise boat to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. EPCOT Boat If Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs is your destination, then you can board one of Disney’s buses to transport you over to these parks. Disney buses can get you just about anywhere! And as if walkways, boats, and buses weren’t enough options for you, BoardWalk guests are also within walking distance of the EPCOT Skyliner station. This means you have easy access to the other Skyliner resorts if you want to go exploring other resorts or just have a relaxing cruise through the sky. Walt Disney World Skyliner Results These neighboring resorts are pretty much a tie when it comes to transportation. They both have pretty quick access to TWO Disney parks, and have the options of busses, boats, and even direct walkways to help you get around. EPCOT The Polynesian is right on the Monorail loop, and the BoardWalk Inn gives you access to the Skyliner, so they both have some unique offerings as well. It might just boil down to which parks do you plan to spend more time in, Hollywood Studios or Magic Kingdom? Why You Should Skip the Monorail on Your Next Magic Kingdom Trip The Winner! So, who is the ultimate winner in the Polynesian vs. BoardWalk battle? We hate to say it, but it depends! The Polynesian may seem like a clear choice because of its theming and popularity with Disney fans. If the BoardWalk seemed like the clear choice to you, it is a great hotel, it has an awesome pool, tons of dining spots, and is just a quick walk from EPCOT’s World Showcase. It’s up to you and your group to decide what makes the most sense for you using all that we talked about above. Keep following DFB for more articles like this, and sign up for our newsletter below to get them straight into your inbox! Polynesian Village vs. Contemporary Resort Guide for 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 do you think? Is Polynesian Village or BoardWalk Inn Resort better? Let us know in the comments! The post Polynesian Village vs. BoardWalk Inn Disney World Resort Guide 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s festival season at area theme parks. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss Universal’s Mardi Gras concert lineup and parade theme, new topiaries planned for Epcot flower and garden fest and other notable happenings at Central Florida attractions. View the full article

It’s a good time to be a Disney fan, because there are discounts GALORE. Disney’s Riviera Resort If you’re traveling to Disney World this summer, you’ll find everything from room discounts to dining card promos to ticket offers available. But if you’re in the Disney fandom for the long haul, we’ve got an even bigger offer that you might be interested in! Right now, Disney Vacation Club has a winter offer where you can save $5,000 or more when you become a Member at select resorts. You’ll need to become a member before March 1st, 2023 to take advantage of this deal. Disney Vacation Club Disney Vacation Club is the company’s timeshare program, where members purchase points and then can redeem them for stays at various Disney properties. It’s a pricier investment, but if you’re planning to visit many times over the course of a few years, it might be cost-effective for your family. Disney Vacation Club kiosk in Animal Kingdom As we mentioned above, this offer is available for select properties. Some of the examples listed on the Disney Vacation Club website include Aulani — A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, Disney’s Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World. ©Disney There are a few example charts available to show how much you can save, all depending on how many points you purchase. ©Disney Additional savings can be earned at other resorts, but you’ll need to call a Disney Vacation Club Sales Guide to learn more. In order to secure these offers, you’ll be required to take a resort sales tour either over the phone or in person. You’ll also be required to “buy an ownership interest with at least 200 Vacation Points in AULANI, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina Hawai‘i.” ©Disney For all the specifics on this offer, you’ll want to consult the Disney Vacation Club website or call a vacation guide. Current members can sign in to the website to view a special add-on offer in conjunction with this one. We’ll keep you updated with any more Disney Vacation Club news and offerings! Typically, members will get discounts in the parks, exclusive merchandise, and sometimes additional perks like ride previews. If you’re an avid Disney fan, it might be worth looking into! The Big Reason You Won’t Buy Disney Vacation Club — 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. Are you a DVC member? Tell us in the comments! The post How To Save 00+ on a Disney Vacation Club Membership first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There are LOTS of great things to eat this year at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Vibrante & Vívido Encanto Cocina Seriously, we had a hard time choosing which booth was our favorite, and there were plenty of standout items on the menus this year. But if you’re arriving at the park before 11AM, you might have a hard time getting some festival eats…except for at one special booth! Vibrante & Vivido is offering a breakfast menu during the festival, and we’re heading over to try it out. Menu This booth is inspired by Disney’s Encanto, and it offers a menu with authentic Colombian cuisine during the lunch and dinner period. But during breakfast, you can check out the Breakfast Empanada! Breakfast Menu And that’s not all — they also have some beverage selections, including “Breakfast Coffee.” These selections are only available before 10:30AM each day, and we’ve seen them sell out of the empanada in the mornings. Let’s see if it’s worth the hype! Eats To start, we’ve got this Breakfast Empanada for $6.75. It’s filled with ham, egg, and cheese. Basically, an omelette in empanada form! Breakfast Empanada The crust on this was flaky and delicious, and it was cooked to a perfect golden brown. Sometimes you get items like this that are overcooked and get tough on the outside, but that wasn’t the case here! The eggs were soft and fluffy and their subtle flavor mixed well with the cheese. Inside the empanada The ham was the perfect amount of salt for this item, and it added a little chew in-between bites of the egg. Honestly, the spot-on textures are what make this empanada GREAT! Drinks For our beverage, there’s the Breakfast Coffee for $3.75. The menu says it’s made with mocha, milk, and sweetener. Breakfast Coffee To be honest, we were a little disappointed with the size — it wasn’t filled all the way to the top. As far as taste goes, it reminded us of hot chocolate, mostly mocha-forward with a slight bitterness from the coffee. Coffee at breakfast It has a really creamy texture, but not so much that it felt like you had too much milk in your coffee. It’s a little on the sweet side if you’re typically ordering your coffee black. Overall So should you hustle all the way over to the back of the World Showcase to get these breakfast items before 10:30AM? If you’re hungry and you’ve got a hankering to try out something new, then yes! The empanada is a pretty basic egg-ham-cheese concept but it works well, and the coffee is a good pick-me-up to start your day. You could get a similar vibe with a drink and breakfast sandwich from the Starbucks at the front of the park (Connections Cafe), but you can likely get it here with a much shorter line. Vibrante & Vivido Breakfast However, it’s quite a hike to the back of the park (this booth is located between France and Morocco) if you’re not already planning to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure first thing in the morning or enter through International Gateway, so you’ll want to budget your time wisely. Since this is only available before 10:30AM, do you really want to spend the time marching back here when you could be rope-dropping rides instead? That’s up to you. We’ll continue to be on the lookout for any festival news or updates in the coming weeks as we celebrate all the arts! There are plenty of things to do at the festival this year from entertainment to activities, so make sure to check out our Festival of the Arts pages to learn more. Click Here to See All Our Festival of the Arts Reviews! 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! Would you try this breakfast? Tell us in the comments! The post How EPCOT’s Delicious New Breakfast Could MESS UP Your Park Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article