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Hello from a beautiful day in Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle We are always on the lookout for exciting news in the parks, and what we found today certainly qualifies. Today, when we were walking by Cinderella Castle, we noticed some behind-the-scenes action that you don’t see every day in the parks! Occasionally, Disney will do some filming in the theme parks for promotions and specials. A few months ago we even spotted some celebrities filming for a holiday special! Well, today we noticed a production crew filming off to the side of the castle, and we had to get a closer look. I wonder what they’re filming for! While we don’t know what this production was for, the Cast Members sure are ready for action with their Minnie Ears! Maybe something for the 100th anniversary? Disney will sometimes film in the parks for specials, commercials, and even for shows on Disney+. There are so many exciting things happening in Disney World right now, from the 100th anniversary celebrations to the new TRON Lightcyle / Run arriving soon — this could be anything. Make sure you’re following along with DFB, and we’ll keep you posted as we find out more details! Click here to find out how you can celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary! 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 they are filming in Magic Kingdom today? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: We Spotted Filming in Magic Kingdom Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is EVERY ride in Disney World gonna be worth your time? TriceraTop Spin Crowds Honest answer: Not at all. So let’s talk about the rides you should NEVER ride in The Most Magical Place on Earth — here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: 9 Rides You Should NEVER Ride in Disney World Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which rides do you always SKIP in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: 9 Rides You Should NEVER Ride in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland is honoring Black History Month in February with Celebrate Soulfully experiences, including the return of “Celebrate Gospel” on Feb. 18 and 25!View the full article

Disney is in a proxy battle with an activist investor who is petitioning for a seat on the Board of Directors. And if that sentence thoroughly confuses you, we’re here to help you sort out exactly what’s going on with Nelson Peltz and Disney. ©New York Times Nelson Peltz of Trian Partners You’ve likely seen many headlines over the last few days about Nelson Peltz, the Trian Group, and Disney. But who exactly is Nelson Peltz, and why does he care so much about Disney? Here’s a full, simple breakdown of the Peltz-Disney drama. Who Is Nelson Peltz? Of course, we need to start with the simple question of who exactly IS Nelson Peltz? Peltz doesn’t work for Disney (that’s what he’s working towards now). He has actually held quite a few positions in the past, many of which were on boards at various companies. ©CNBC Peltz and the Trian Partners published a website that details their “Case for Change at Disney.” On this site, you can see that Peltz is the CEO and a Founding Partner of Trian. Trian was founded back in November 2005. It’s a “multi-billion dollar investment management firm” that boasts being “a highly engaged shareowner that combines concentrated public equity ownership with operational expertise.” ©Trian Partners The group claims to “invest in high quality but undervalued and underperforming public companies and to work collaboratively with management teams and boards to help companies execute operational and strategic initiatives designed to drive long-term sustainable earnings growth for the benefit of all shareholders.” In other words, Trian invests in companies that they think they can help become more efficient and successful. Trian is considered an activist investor group. According to Reuters, “Activism is a strategy pursued by a relatively small number of firms that essentially bet on a publicly traded company and promise their investors that its share price will rise when their changes are adopted.” Trian collectively owns about 9.4 million common shares of Disney, valued at about $900 million. Disney World Entrance Peltz is currently a director of Unilever PLC and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. He’s served as a director of Janus Henderson Group plc; Invesco Ltd.; The Procter & Gamble Company; Sysco Corporation; Legg Mason, Inc.; Mondelēz International, Inc.; MSG Networks Inc.; Ingersoll-Rand plc; and H. J. Heinz Company. So Peltz has been on a LOT of Boards of Directors in the past. He’s also been the CEO of Triarc Companies, which owned Arby’s and Snapple at the time. He’s been the CEO of the largest packing company in the world as well. ©Reuters All of this shows that Peltz has extensive business and investor experience, particularly when it comes to consumer products. Whether or not that particular expertise is right for Disney is currently up for debate. What Does Peltz Want? As an activist investor group, Trian’s goal is to convince companies to adopt changes that will increase the value of that company’s shares. The group invests in public companies and then advocates for changes. Nelson Peltz is now focusing on Disney and the changes that he believes will make Disney shares more valuable. Disney World Peltz wants a seat on Disney’s Board of Directors so that he can be more involved in the decisions made at the company. Here’s a quick breakdown of what Peltz wants to fix at Disney: ©Trian Partners Peltz says the main problems that Disney is facing right now are CEO succession, poor financial strategy (especially when it comes to streaming), and not enough accountability with capital allocation. Peltz emphasized in a presentation that he feels Disney is over-earning at the theme parks in order to make up for losses in streaming, and he feels this is an irresponsible strategy. There’s a chart listing more of Peltz’s objectives on the company’s site about Disney: ©Trian Partners One of the main arguments that has been leveled against Peltz is that his expertise appears to be in consumer products, whereas Disney’s problems are mainly in the media and streaming category. So could Peltz really provide reliable advice in an area where he doesn’t have much experience? When Peltz was asked about his lack of media experience, he responded, “Have they [Disney’s Board members] shown that they have a lot of media experience? Look at the numbers! […] This is a lot more than a media company.” Peltz takes particular issue with the company’s acquisition of Fox in 2019. He claims that Disney “materially overpaid” for the Fox assets, which upset the company’s balance books. Many of the current Board members were on the Board when Disney bought Fox. ©21st Century Fox Peltz’s presentation states that “there are still several current directors and members of management who oversaw and approved some of Disney’s worst corporate governance and strategic failures, including overpaying for the Fox acquisition, the expanding streaming losses, and ‘over-the-top’ compensation packages granted to Bob Iger.” In short, Peltz sees problems with how Disney is being run, and he believes those issues are affecting the company’s value. He wants to be on the Board in order to correct the problems, particularly those related to CEO succession and streaming. The Peltz-Disney Relationship So how does Disney feel about this whole thing? The Board is actively advocating for shareholders to NOT vote for Peltz and instead support other candidates for Board Membership. ©Disney In a recent SEC filing, Disney stated that Peltz “didn’t have an understanding of Disney’s business, lacked the skills to drive shareholder value, and presented no strategy.” Disney has also argued that “Peltz has no track record in large cap media or tech, no solutions to offer for the evolving media landscape.” In the same filing, Disney defended the Fox acquisition, stating that it “broadened its intellectual property portfolio further and provided the company with a deep bench of talent.” Peltz had a relationship with Disney long before this proxy battle began, though. The Trian Partners’ SEC filing revealed a timeline showing how Peltz has been involved with Disney and the company’s CEOs for several months. ©Disney Peltz met with Bob Chapek when Chapek was still Disney’s CEO, and he met with Bob Iger once Iger returned to the position. He was on several calls with the CEOs and other executives at Disney, petitioning for a seat on the board and offering advice about what was happening at the company. The timeline also shows he has spoken with the former chair of the Disney Board — Susan Arnold — recently. Bob Iger ©New York Post In January 2023, Disney informed Peltz of their decision not to place him on the Board, and they expressed their desire to “find a path for constructive engagement that would avert a proxy contest.” They also offered Peltz the ability to get some non-public information about Disney and meet with “management and the Board quarterly to discuss strategy and other issues so that they could establish some mutual understanding about the Company’s business and strategy.” Peltz rejected that offer and is now working to win the proxy battle and gain the votes of shareholders so that he can be on the Board and have a vote in Disney’s decisions. Click here to see the full timeline of the Peltz-Disney drama. There you have it! That’s the simplified version of what’s happening with Nelson Peltz and Disney. For more information about this situation, check out the following posts: Activist Group Believes Disney Has “Lost Its Way” And Pushes for Board Changes Disney Pushes Back Against Activist Investor and Defends CEO Bob Iger Full Timeline Revealed for Chapek’s Exit, Iger’s Return, and Disney’s Recent Corporate Battles Stay tuned to DFB for more updates! Click here to learn 4 important SECRETS you didn’t know about the Chapek-Iger conflict. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Who Is Nelson Peltz and Why Do People Care What He Says About Disney? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney really does know how to inject fun into the most mundane of activities, like washing your hands. ©Disney We’ve previously seen soap dispensers that pump out Mickey-shaped clouds of soft foam soap, but now there’s a NEW 100th anniversary design that you can get both in Disney World and online! Mickey soap dispensers are a popular souvenir, giving you a little taste of Disney even at home. There are plenty of different designs to choose from, and now their newest design is available for purchase online! We have spotted the Mickey Mouse and Friends Disney100 Hand Soap Dispenser both in Disneyland and Disney World along with other merchandise for the 100th anniversary. But now even Disney fans at home can grab this new design! Mickey soap dispenser This new dispenser has a periwinkle and platinum color scheme to fit in with the rest of the Disney100 merchandise. The front features Minnie, Mickey, Pluto, Goofy, Donald, Tinkerbell, and those goofy chipmunks Chip and Dale. Each character is dressed up in their 100th anniversary outfits, and the 100 Years of Wonder logo is stamped on the front. © Disney The soap has a chamomile scent. Bring home some of the 100th anniversary celebrations with this dispenser, available on shopDisney for $19.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends Disney100 Hand Soap Dispenser! For more merchandise updates, stay tuned to our site. ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! PHOTOS: Sparkly NEW 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Inside Look at NEW 100th Anniversary Disneyland Fireworks Show Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What’s your favorite thing about staying at a Disney resort? Share it with us in the comments! The post The USEFUL Disney 100th Anniversary Souvenir You Can Get Online NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When EPCOT Festival of the Arts rolls around, Figment is KING. Fiment From a popcorn bucket that broke the internet to a Figment spork, there is no shortage of ways to show your love for this purple dragon. This year we even found a new Figment souvenir that will keep you entertained AND cost you less than $10! This year, Figment’s Brush with the Masters scavenger hunt is returning for the Festival of the Arts! If you haven’t done this before, it is basically a scavenger hunt similar to Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition during the Festival of the Holidays and Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt during the Food and Wine Festival. The purpose of this one is the “help Figment learn about art” on this scavenger hunt around the World Showcase. To start, you’ll need to buy your map for $9.99 plus tax at Creations Shop, Port of Entry, or World Traveler. Figment’s Brush With The Masters! Then, make your way around the world showcase, looking for hidden Figments inside different works of art. Do you see him? After you find one, place the sticker that corresponds to the right pavilion on your map. Once you’ve found them all and complete the map — head to Disney Traders or World Traveler for your FIGMENT PRIZE! This year, you can choose one of four different paint-your-own Disney figurines as your prize. The available figures are Mickey Mouse… Mickey Mouse …and Minnie Mouse, of course. Minnie Mouse There’s also a Goofy option… Goofy …and the Festival of the Arts king, himself — Figment! Figment That’s right, you can paint your own little figment! For $9.99, we think this is a super fun activity that is totally worth taking part in during the festival. Just keep in mind that these prizes are available while supplies last, and Figment is a popular festival icon – so make sure you get yours soon if you want one. There are tons of other fun experiences going on around the Festival of the Arts, so make sure you check out this article so you don’t miss anything! Find out how to get another Figment Souvenir for UNDER $6! 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! Which of these Brush with the Masters prizes would you choose? Let us know in the comments! The post The Figment Souvenir You Didn't Know You Could Get in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A LOT has happened in Disney World since Bob Iger returned to his role as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. ©Disney The park pass reservation system changed for Annual Passholders, overnight parking is free again at Disney World hotels, and Genie+ users will soon get free PhotoPass downloads of attraction photos. The CEO also recently visited Disney World and met with Cast Members. In a tweet, Iger spoke about visiting Disney World and posted a photo with Cast Members, praising them for bringing “such talent and dedication to everything they do.” This comes ahead of some BIG things happening in Disney World, including more potential changes to the park pass reservation system, the opening of TRON / Lightcycle Run, and the Walt Disney Company’s big 100th anniversary celebration. We’ll also soon see the permanent closure of Splash Mountain to be revamped as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney Although the Disney World dining plan hasn’t made a comeback, Disney did release a Dining Card Promo, which is the closest thing we’ve seen to the dining plan since the parks closed way back in 2020. We’ve also recently seen the return of more characters in the parks. Minnie Mouse at Pete’s Silly Sideshow It looks like 2023 might be a year of big change for the company under the new (old) CEO, so we’ll be on the lookout for more announcements and news. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. Here’s The Full Timeline Revealed for Chapek’s Exit, Iger’s Return, and Disney’s Recent Corporate Battles 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 other changes do you think will happen in the parks under Iger’s leadership? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTO: CEO Bob Iger Visited Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. When it comes to Disney accessories, you can never have too many. Jewelry, bags, pins, keychains — you name it! (Bonus points if they’re sparkly.) All the shimmering accessories! Among our favorite Disney accessories are the BaubleBar bag charms. You can find ones shaped like Minnie or Mickey, and they’re usually COVERED in sparkles! Check out some of the newest charm designs here, but just be WARNED: they’re super hard to resist. We found a ton of NEW BaubleBar bag charms and all the attention is on Minnie! There are so many adorable new additions to the BaubleBar website, but these are just a few of our favorites. To start off, we have the Ballerina Minnie Mouse Bag Charm. This charm is $78 and an adorable accessory for those of you who love pink. Ballerina ©BaubleBar Just look at those bedazzled slippers! Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Ballerina Bag Charm. Who doesn’t need a little extra glamour in their lives? This gorgeous bag charm is the perfect way to add just that! The Minnie Mouse Black Tie Bag Charm is $78 and covered in gold and silver sparkles and will have you feelin’ fancy. Black Tie ©BaubleBar Look at her little bracelets! How cute! Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Black Tie Bag Charm. This one might just be our favorite. Get ready for summer with the Minnie Mouse Pool Party Bag Charm! This one is also $78 and is complete with a shimmering blue swimsuit and a flamingo float. Pool Party ©BaubleBar Seriously, though. Where can we buy those sunglasses? Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Pool Party Bag Charm. Last but not least, this one is sure to spark some creativity. The Minnie Mouse Artist Bag Charm is $78 and will allow you to take a paint-splattered Artist Minnie wherever you go. Artist ©BaubleBar Aren’t her overalls just adorable? Click here to purchase the Minnie Mouse Artist Bag Charm. Which of the new BaubleBar charms is your favorite? Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Looking for more BaubleBar x Disney products? We’ve got you covered! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these new bag charms? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post Sorry, but There’s No Way You Can Resist These New Disney Accessories first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever wanted to fully feel like you’re in a Star Wars movie? Well, you can on Disney World’s Galactic Starcruiser! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Atrium Also known as the Star Wars hotel, this immersive experience takes place over 2 days and nights and will totally make you feel like you’re in a galaxy far, far away. We’ve experienced almost everything at the hotel, and have a full guide for you, but let’s face it — the experience is pretty pricy. But luckily, there’s a NEW deal that could save you BIG money on your Galactic Starcruiser journey! You can save up to $700 on a 2-night stay at select Disney World hotels when combined with select Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages! Characters on the Starcruiser If you book a voyage on the Galactic Starcruiser from February 5th through September 30th, 2023, you can save money on select Disney World hotels. This offer is valid for stays immediately before or after your voyage on the Starcruiser. A Galactic Starcruiser cabin The offer is valid for the following hotels: Save $350 per night at: Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Save $250 per night at: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Save $150 per night at: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Animal Kingdom Lodge A purchase of a Galactic Starcruiser vacation package is required in order to get the deal, and the number of hotel rooms for this offer are limited. The offer is also not valid on select voyages, which are: February 16th, 18th, and 22nd March 12th and 14th April 3rd, 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th May 3rd and 17th June 12th and 16th July 24th August 9th, 15th, 19th, 21st, and 23rd Dining on the Galactic Starcruiser Also note that a maximum of 2 nights at a Disney World hotel can be booked with this offer — the rest of your stay will not have this particular discount applied. And, although the dates at your hotel must occur immediately before or after your trip on the Starcruiser, they do NOT have to be on consecutive nights. So, for example, you could book a night at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, go on your Starcruiser trip, then stay another night at the BoardWalk right after. Do note that if you cancel your reservation for the Galactic Starcruiser, your hotel stay will also be canceled. Sublight Lounge For more on the Galactic Starcruiser, check out ALL of the 2023 dates that have already SOLD OUT for the Star Wars hotel in Disney World, 15 things you could do at Disney World for the price of the Star Wars hotel, and a no BS guide to being claustrophobic at the Star Wars hotel in Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney discounts and deals. Click here to see the ultimate guide to the Star Wars hotel! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) for Breakfast at the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be planning a trip on the Galactic Starcruiser? Tell us in the comments! The post How to SAVE Up to 0 When You Visit Disney’s Star Wars Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Despite price increases happening a little too often for our liking, there are still ways to save on your Disney World vacation. Cinderella Castle In fact, Disney just announced quite a few deals and perks that might encourage you to plan a trip. A new Dining Card Promo was revealed that provides guests with money to spend at select Disney World restaurants when booking a hotel and tickets together in a package. Not only that, but there are room discounts available for Florida Residents, Annual Passholders, and regular resort guests. With all these options, you might be wondering which is best for you — so we’re going to break it down! Dining Promo Card The new Dining Promo Card is basically a gift card that you can use at select Disney World restaurants. If you have a qualifying Disney hotel reservation, you’ll receive the promo card in your email once you check into your reservation. The card’s value depends on your vacation arrival date, how long you’re staying at the hotel, and which hotel you choose. Dining in Disney World You must book at least a 4-night stay, and you get one gift card per ROOM, not per person. According to the Disney World website, the offer is good for up to a $750 Dining Promo Card, but we now know that you can actually earn MORE. Right now, the offer is valid on select nights from June 25th through September 14th — so we’ll only be comparing room-only deals that fall within the same dates. Deluxe Resorts You’ll find the MOST value with the Dining Card Promo at Deluxe Resorts, where you can receive up to $750 per stay. Guests will receive $125 per night if their arrival date falls between June 25th and June 30th or July 11th and the 31st… Disney’s Grand Floridian …and $150 per night if the arrival date falls between July 1st and the 10th or August 1st and September 14th. Moderate Resorts At Disney’s Moderate Resorts, you can receive $75 per night if your arrival date falls between June 25th and June 30th or July 11th and the 31st… Coronado Springs …and $100 per night if your arrival date falls between July 1st and the 10th or August 1st and September 14th. Value Resorts Finally, at the Value Resorts, you can get $35 per night if your arrival date is between June 25th and June 30th or July 11th and the 31st… Pop Century Resort …and $50 per night if your arrival date is between July 1st and the 10th or August 1st and September 14th. Art of Animation For example, let’s say you booked a 5-night stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge (a Deluxe Resort) starting on June 25th — you could be looking at $625 to spend on FOOD in Disney World! Read More About the Dining Promo Card Here Disney Hotel Discounts Disney World usually has some sort of hotel room discount running, it just depends on when you’re looking to book! There are currently a few discounts that are available at a certain point during the Dining Card Promo — from June 25th to July 10th. Resort Guests Guests can save 25% on most stays from April 10th to July 10th at the following Disney World hotels: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Polynesian Village Resort Note that these are all Deluxe Resorts, but you can also save at Moderate and Value Resorts with this deal too. Read More About This Hotel Discount Here Florida Residents Florida Residents can save up to 30% most nights between May 1st and July 10th at the following: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort You’ll find the most savings at Deluxe Resorts, but this deal also applies to select Value and Moderate Resorts as well. Learn More About the Florida Resident Hotel Deal Here Annual Passholders This one is kind of a no-brainer, since the Dining Promo Card only applies to bookings that include both hotel stay and park tickets. Since Annual Passholders don’t need park tickets (unless they’re going on a blackout date), the hotel room discount obviously makes the most sense. Old Key West Resort Why pay for park tickets when you technically already have them? Plus you can save up to 30% on your Disney World hotel stay depending on what type of resort you select! Read More About the Annual Passholder Discount Here Which Is Best? We took a look at the Dining Card Promo vs. the regular resort guest discount to give you an idea of what might be better for your trip. We based our search on a family of two adults and two kids traveling from July 1st to July 5th, 2023 — a total of five nights. Keep in mind, this is just an example and the actual savings you’re able to receive might vary! Cinderella Castle For this example, let’s say you decided to stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Based on a five-night stay, with the Dining Card Promo, you’d receive a total of $750 to spend towards Disney food. Resort guests can save 25% per night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge with the summer deal we mentioned above, though. From July 1st through 10th, that shakes out to an average savings of $220 per night — for a total of $1,100 saved overall. But, keep in mind this discount is for a room only and you would have to still purchase park tickets! Animal Kingdom Lodge If you decided to stay at a Moderate Resort like Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter, you could receive $500 for a five night stay to spend on all those delicious Disney eats. But, you’ll also find up to 20% off on rooms at this hotel on the same dates, which comes out to an average of $67 per night. That’s $335 in savings for this stay that you could spend on snacks, merch, or whatever your heart desires! Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Finally, you can also find savings at Value Resorts like Pop Century! With the Dining Card Promo, you can receive $50 per night, or $250 total for a five-night stay. But, you can also save 10% on your whole stay here. That’s $42 per night on average or a total savings of $210. Pop Century Resort When it comes to deciding which deal is right for you, there are multiple factors to consider. How many days are you spending on your trip, and where are you staying? How many people are coming with you? Are you Florida Residents or Passholders? Once you’ve got all that figured out, you’ll be well on your way to saving money on your next Disney World trip. Hey there, Mickey! Our BEST tip for sticking with your budget at Disney World will forever be to plan ahead – especially for dining! When you buy our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World, you’ll get immediate access to our downloadable worksheets for planning your trip, as well as sample one-day dining itineraries! And as a DFB reader, you’re entitled to a discount! Use code WDW2023 for 25% off your purchase. 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Free drinks at a Florida theme park? No, you’re not dreaming! ©SeaWorld Eligible guests visiting SeaWorld Orlando can enjoy a complimentary beverage during their park visit this month! SeaWorld Orlando announced that from now until January 31st, guests 21 and up can enjoy a FREE 7-ounce draft from Waterway Grill Bar. ©SeaWorld Guests can grab their free drink each day between 11 AM until an hour before the park closes. Don’t forget to bring your valid ID to get your drink. ©SeaWorld You won’t want to miss out on this! Cheers! Looking for more to do in Orlando? Look no further! Click here for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be grabbing a beer from SeaWorld? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out How You Can Get Free Drinks at a Florida Theme Park! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s 100th Anniversary is coming up this year! Walls in Downtown Disney! Disney is celebrating in so many ways — new experiences, snacks, and merchandise, just to name a few. We headed into Disneyland today and spotted some new decorations to celebrate the occasion! New 100th Anniversary decorations are ALL over the entrances of Disneyland Resort! We spotted these banners hanging between the two parks. All the banners! Over at the entrance to Disneyland, we spotted some purple and silver flags… Peep those flags! …and there’s a whole medallion above the entrance to Disney California Adventure! Look at that medallion! We’re so excited to start seeing these decorations appear because it means that even more are on their way. You can celebrate this special anniversary in many ways, even if you don’t live near the parks! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Check out the new anniversary collectibles that are now online! 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 How are you planning to celebrate this anniversary? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: 100th Anniversary Decorations Have Arrived in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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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. The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary with new nighttime shows, tons of themed snacks, a new ride opening at Disneyland, and…cereal? Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo We spotted some new 100th anniversary-themed cereal at Walmart the other day, and now we have more details about an exclusive COLLECTIBLE that you can get by purchasing this snack! Disney’s 100th anniversary cereal includes a Mickey Mouse-themed confetti cake cereal… 100th Anniversary Cereal …and another limited-edition 100th anniversary cereal. The snack is fruit-flavored and uses both natural and artificial flavors. Yum! The cereal pieces themselves are red and blue, and they’re shaped like Mickey! Both boxes cost $4.48, and you can get them at Walmart now. They’ll be available through 2023. Click here to buy the 100th anniversary cereal. But the fruit-flavored cereal isn’t the only reason to buy this celebratory snack. The boxes will change throughout the year, so you can collect these as limited-edition souvenirs of the event. Post Consumer Brands also announced that “the main attraction from the Post x Disney cereal collaboration is a special edition of the new confetti cake cereal in a Mickey Mouse-themed collector’s metal tin.” ©Post The metal case will contain a special-edition cereal box with a retro design “inspired by Post and Disney’s first collaboration on Post Toasties cereal in 1934.” The tin will cost $40, and it “represents a time capsule that inspires fans to remember and appreciate the start of Disney.” To find out when you’ll be able to purchase the tin, you can follow @Post_Cereals on Instagram. They’ll be available exclusively at Walmart.com, and supplies will be limited. Don’t forget you can also grab a limited-edition 100th Anniversary MagicBand+ online, or an exclusive statue! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest 100th Anniversary news. Click here to learn more about Disney’s 100th anniversary celebrations. Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! PHOTOS: Sparkly NEW 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Inside Look at NEW 100th Anniversary Disneyland Fireworks Show Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Would you buy this new 100th anniversary collectible? Let us know in the comments! The post A Unique Disney 100th Anniversary Collectible Is Coming to Walmart Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With spring quickly approaching, it seems that we are finding more and more fruit-based snacks and desserts among all the other lovely aspects of Disney in the springtime! Nobody does spring quite like Disney! We’re constantly trying out all the newest snacks at Disney World and Disneyland so that you get the best bang for your buck (and your tastebuds!) We found a NEW snack that is a must-try if you find yourself at Disneyland any time soon. The NEW Peach Cobbler Churro has arrived in Disney California Adventure! You can grab this fun take on two classic desserts from the Redwood Creek Trail Challenge Churro Cart near Grizzly River Run for $6.75. This yummy treat includes a classic churro topped with a dollop of fluffy whipped cream and delicious glazed peaches. While this treat is sure to conquer that sweet tooth, it isn’t so sweet that you can’t enjoy the whole thing. What makes this treat more closely resemble a classic peach cobbler are the bits of streusel that garnish the top of the whipped cream and glazed peaches! Yum! We definitely recommend the Peach Cobbler Churro — especially for those of you who can’t resist a classic churro while in the parks. This is such a fun twist on two fan-favorite desserts and we can’t wait to see what other desserts pop up this spring! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news and more! See ALL the 100th Anniversary Treats Coming to Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be trying the Peach Cobbler Churro? Let us know in the comments! The post This NEW Disney Treat Is Just Peachy! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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While we do LOVE eating our way around Disney World, we occasionally take a break to bring you exciting food news from beyond the Most Magical Place on Earth, too! Adults Happy Meal Today is the 40th anniversary of the Chicken McNugget! The fast food staple debuted on January 18th, 1983, three decades after McDonald’s first opened. Usually, we give gifts for a birthday, but this time McDonald’s is treating us! To celebrate the anniversary, you can get a 6-piece Chicken McNuggets totally FREE. Yes, 100% free, no purchase necessary! To claim your free nuggets, download the McDonald’s app and create a free account. On the landing page you can find the offer for the free 6-piece — select it to redeem and then checkout. It’s that easy! Chicken Nuggets It’s hard to imagine a world without McNuggets, but they were actually created accidentally! The iconic item actually came about while the company was attempting to create onion nuggets (which, honestly, just don’t sound as delicious). During the development process, one of the chairmen suggested they focus on chicken instead, and the rest is history! McNuggets are life A birthday only lasts 24 hours, and this deal is only available today. Only one free 6-piece per customer is allowed, so hurry and snag yours soon. Don’t forget to stay tuned to our site for more fun food news! 10 of the Best Fast Food Values 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. Comment below your go-to dipping sauce! The post HURRY! McDonald's Is Giving Away FREE McNuggets! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the best parts of being on vacation and staying in a hotel is not having to clean every single day. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa There’s a little bit of luxury in coming back to a clean and tidy room after a long day in the parks, but Disney World had been doing modified housekeeping after the parks reopened. Many guests had been wondering when daily housekeeping services would resume, and now we know! A Disney World Cast Member confirmed with us that the Deluxe Resorts are switching back to daily housekeeping! During the pandemic, a lot of what we we had grown accustomed to as part of a normal Disney vacation changed, and that included how frequently housekeeping visited your resort room. Refurbished Guest Rooms at the Polynesian When resorts first re-opened after the closure, at check-in guests were asked to choose between receiving housekeeping service every other day (or every 4th and 8th day for Disney Vacation Club members) or decline it completely. Yacht Club Disney was still giving each room a thorough cleaning in between guests, but throughout a single stay rooms received what they called a “light” cleaning service. This included things like removing trash, removing dirty towels and replenishing with clean ones, and wiping down flat surfaces. Polynesian Resort Now, you will receive housekeeping services every single day if you stay at any of the following resorts: Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Beach Club Resort, BoardWalk Inn, the Contemporary Resort, the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian Resort, the Wilderness Lodge, or the Yacht Club Resort. We are hoping this is a positive sign that soon all resorts will resume normal housekeeping services! Be sure to stay tuned in to our site for information on other updates that could affect your next trip to Disney! Click here to read 9 ways your Disney World hotel stay will be different in 2023. Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels 9 Ways Your Disney World Hotel Stay Will Be Different in 2023 Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? The 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One is Talking About See Why You Might BAIL on Your Disney World Hotel A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Are Disney World Hotel Perks Worth the Hefty Price Tag? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! If you could stay in ANY Deluxe Resort for a week for free, which would you choose? Comment your pick below! The post UPDATE on Housekeeping at Disney World Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is almost always some kind of festival going on in EPCOT, and here’s the thing – WE ARE HERE FOR IT. EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Festivals bring all kinds of NEW food to try, as well as fun entertainment and activities. We’re currently enjoying the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, but we’re starting to look forward to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. Now that we know the dates for the festival, let’s look at everything confirmed for it! The 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival will take place from March 1st through July 5th. One thing that will be returning are the pretty gardens and topiaries, but this year, some NEW topiaries will debut. For the first time EVER, characters from Encanto will be turned into beautiful plant-based sculptures. Guests will get to see topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabel, and Luisa — you’ll find them near the main entrance of EPCOT. Buzz Lightyear topiary from 2022 But wait, because even MORE new topiaries will show up this year. You’ll find a Princess Tiana topiary in The American Adventure Pavilion. Don’t worry, though, many of your favorite topiaries are also returning, including Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Figment, Anna and Elsa, and more. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs topiaries The Garden Rocks series will also return this year, with popular bands that span the decades taking the stage and performing their biggest hits for guests at the American Gardens Theater in The American Adventure pavilion. We’ll let you know when Disney releases this year’s band lineup! Garden Rocks concert series Of course, it wouldn’t be a festival without all those amazing food booths — this year will feature more than 15 outdoor food kitchens — and yes, before you even ask, Citrus Blossom will be returning this year, but will have a new location at Odyssey. The Citrus Blossom Booth 2022 You want merchandise? Well, you’ll be able to get your hands on TONS of new Orange Bird merchandise, including clothes, hats, mugs, and more! Orange Bird merch Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration will also return this year. This scavenger hunt leads guests through the gardens of the festival in search of Spike the Bee. You’ll be able to purchase a special map to add stickers to when you find him — when it’s all filled out, you can turn it in for a prize. Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Finally, you’ll be able to enjoy garden scents at the Blossoms of Fragrance Garden presented by Scentsy. This is where you’ll find those gorgeous butterfly topiaries, but you’ll also get to visit six scent stations to take in the aroma of spring. Blossoms of Fragrance Garden We’ll let you know what other fun activities and entertainment Disney announces for the festival, and we’ll keep an eye out for those food booths and menus. So stay tuned to DFB for more! Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. Here’s How To Make a Delicious EPCOT Festival Treat at Home! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2023 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be attending this year’s EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything RETURNING to the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article