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Buckle up folks, we have some MASSIVE Disney news to share with you. Get Ready for MASSIVE Changes This week was HUGE — we got updates on fireworks shows, the TRON coaster, Park Passes, hotel parking, and SO. MUCH. MORE. There’s even a new Universal theme park experience coming to TEXAS?! We’re not kidding! So sit back and get ready to have your jaw DROP at all of the latest news! Enchantment End Date & Happily Ever After Return Date! We start at Magic Kingdom where it has officially been announced that the Disney Enchantment Fireworks Show in Magic Kingdom will have its last performance on April 2nd, 2023! But, get ready! Because the day after — on April 3rd, 2023 — the Happily Ever After Fireworks will RETURN to Magic Kingdom with all NEW projections down Main Street, U.S.A. Happily Ever After in 2021 Our advice? Get your Park Passes for Magic Kingdom ASAP if you want to be in the park during these eventful days! Harmonious End Date, EPCOT Forever News, and a BARGE Update! Over at EPCOT, we’ve got big updates. First, the Harmonious Fireworks Show will have its last performance on April 2nd, 2023. It will then swiftly be temporarily replaced by EPCOT Forever starting April 3rd, 2023! EPCOT Forever will return for a limited time while the team prepares for EPCOT’s eventual new nighttime spectacular, set to debut in 2023. EPCOT Forever 2020 You might be wondering, “if Harmonious is going away, will the Harmonious barges be going away too?” And the answer is…YES! We’ll be saying goodbye to Harmonious in EPCOT. Disney has confirmed that the Harmonious barges will be removed following the end of Harmonious’ run in the park. It is set to be a phased removal, so it may take a bit of time before they’re gone, but we’ll keep an eye out for updates. Click here to see more about the END of Harmonious TRON Lightcycle / Run Opening Date Next, we hop back to Magic Kingdom for massive TRON Lightcycle / Run news (that’s the full name of the upcoming TRON coaster). First, Disney has announced that the TRON coaster will officially open on April 4th, 2023! Park Passes are already starting to sell out for some guests (Annual Passholders) on that date, so be sure to reserve yours ASAP. Want to make sure you get a guaranteed ride on TRON on opening day in Disney World? Click here for our post FULL of details! ©Disney | TRON Lightcycle / Run is opening SOON! Don’t want to be there with the opening day crowds? Wish you could get a preview of the ride? Well, thus far we’ve seen that there will be Disney Vacation Club Member Previews, Cast Member Previews, and Annual Passholder Previews. ©ABC So, if you fall into one of those groups, watch closely for further details about how to sign up so YOU could be among the first to ride this exciting new attraction. Click here for full details about the TRON ride HUGE Park Pass Change Speaking of Annual Passholders, some BIG Park Pass Reservation CHANGES have been announced for Passholders specifically. Disney has shared that they will soon be allowing Annual Passholders to enter the Disney World theme parks after 2PM WITHOUT a Park Pass reservation. 2022 Passholder magnet The exception to that 2PM rule, however, will be those seeking to go to Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays. And note that regular pass blockout dates will still apply. This change is set to begin within the “next few months” so stay tuned for details. See our full post about this change Free Hotel Parking Is BACK! In more Disney World news, FREE overnight hotel parking for Disney World Resort Hotel guests is BACK! Park For FREE! That’s right folks, the overnight parking fees that were put in place at Disney World’s hotels a few years ago have now been totally REMOVED. See our post about the return of FREE Overnight Hotel Parking HERE Genie+ Change And a Genie+ change has been announced too! Starting within the next few months, those who buy Genie+ in Disney World will get FREE digital downloads of select Disney PhotoPass attraction photos and videos. Haunted Mansion On-ride Photo ©Disney This will only apply for select attractions and it’s only for photos taken on the day of the Genie+ purchase and park visit, but it’s a good perk to know about! See our full post about the FREE PhotoPass Downloads here! Festival of the Arts Begins Heading back to EPCOT, January 13th marked the start of the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! EPCOT Festival of the Arts We’ve been in the park on the Festival’s opening day to share ALL of the details with you. We’ll be sharing a full look at entertainment, merchandise, and more, so be sure to look for ALL of our posts on this topic. For our FULL list of reviews of the 2023 Festival of the Arts booths, click here. Grape Smoothie You can also click here to check out the NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts, which is available NOW! Everything you need is in here! We’ve also got a FREE DFB Printable for ALL the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Booths, and a DFB-Exclusive 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Map. If you want to grab one of the Figment Popcorn Buckets, be sure to check the Mobile Order section of your My Disney Experience app to snag yours! ©Disney And if you want to get a SNEAK PEEK at the FOOD and MERCH for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, click here! Stay tuned for more Festival of the Arts news and reviews! Discounts & Deals Looking to save some cash on your next Disney trip? Some discounts and deals were recently announced. Check them out below: Florida Residents can save BIG on Disney World Tickets NEW Florida Resident Room Discount Announced for Disney World ©Disney NEW Summer 2023 discounts have been announced for Disney Cruise Line Major DISCOUNTS announced for Disney’s Aulani Resort We’re constantly keeping track of ALL of the latest Disney deals and discounts right here! A New Theme Park…in TEXAS?! A new theme park experience is coming to TEXAS?! It’s TRUE! Universal Parks & Resorts has announced its plans to expand its lineup of theme parks by building a new experience in Frisco, Texas. The new experience is set to feature “immersive themed lands” and will be a “family-focused resort” aimed at younger kiddos. There will be rides, shows, a hotel, and even character meet-and-greets for characters from movies like Minions and Shrek! ©Universal But that’s not all! Universal has also announced its plans to build a NEW Year-Round Horror Experience in Las Vegas! Content from historical and upcoming films will be featured in this space where there will be high-energy food and beverage locations that’ll turn into haunting bars and eateries at night. ©Universal So, if you’re in Texas or Las Vegas (or willing to travel there!), love new theme park experiences, or love horror, you’ve got a LOT to look forward to! Massive Disneyland News And, finally, some BIG Disneyland news dropped this week! We start with Tiana’s Palace Restaurant — a restaurant that had previously been announced for Disneyland (during the D23 Expo in 2022). Disney has now revealed that the restaurant will open sometime later this year! We also got some details about the decor and menu for this upcoming spot. The restaurant is set to feature “elegant fixtures and appointments reminiscent of Tiana’s life and friendship.” On the menu, you’ll find flavors inspired by Tiana’s friends and adventures, including seasonal flavors and New Orleans classics. © Disney Oh, and did we mention that it’s a quick service spot? So it’ll be easy for you to stop by and visit at some point during your busy Disneyland day! In order for this NEW restaurant to open, the French Market Restaurant (and attached Mint Julep Bar) will be CLOSED starting February 17th, 2023. We’ll then see this spot reopen as Tiana’s Palace later in 2023. But don’t stress — the Mint Julep Bar will be BACK. It’ll reopen with Tiana’s Palace and bring back those famous mint juleps and Mickey beignets later in the year! Maple Beignets with Maple-Bacon Dipping Sauce Will you be able to MEET Tiana at her new restaurant? It seems the answer to that is “no,” but Disney has shared that you may have the ability to meet Tiana in New Orleans Square from time to time, so keep an eye out for her! Princess Tiana waves from New Orleans Square But wait — there are even MORE changes coming to Disneyland soon! Starting February 4th, 2023, Park Hopping will CHANGE. At Disneyland Resort, park hopping will shift from a start time of 1PM PT to 11AM PT. That gives you an earlier hop time and the chance to spend more time in your second park for the day. Pixar Pier Disneyland has also announced that during 2023 there will be nearly 2 months’ worth of dates where a 1-day, 1-park ticket will be at the lowest price point — $104. So if you’re planning to visit this year, look at the ticket pricing carefully and see if you can score a ticket at the lowest price. In terms of Magic Key Passes, Disneyland has revealed that new Magic Key passes will be available to purchase “from time to time” in 2023. It will all depend on availability, but if you’re been hoping to purchase a new pass, keep an eye out for updates. ©Disney And there’s MORE. Disneyland has announced that starting February 4th, ALL guests visiting Disneyland will get FREE PhotoPass attraction photo downloads included in their ticket. This will be available throughout the Disney100 celebration. Planning to visit soon? Don’t miss the FULL MENUS that have been revealed for Disney’s Lunar New Year Festival. The Festival is available at Disney California Adventure park from January 20th through February 15th, 2023. ©Disney Remember when Disney revealed that the Pacific Wharf area of Disney California Adventure park would be reimagined to become San Fransokyo, the city from Disney’s Big Hero 6? Well, now we’ve got an update. Work has already started to bring San Fransokyo to life and construction has begun to transform Pacific Wharf. We’ll keep an eye out for more details there and share them with you. ©Disney And finally, we have some Downtown Disney updates! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has CLOSED for refurbishment and will reopen in the future with a “temporarily modified experience.” They’ll get a new name — Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio — and will have Pasta Jambalaya, Beignets, and more. It’s set to be closed for a “short time” before reopening. Also in Downtown Disney, La Brea Bakery Cafe has permanently closed. Soon, it will become the temporary home of Earl of Sandwich (in February of 2023). But eventually, the NEW Porto’s Bakery will take La Brea Bakery’s place. ©Disney Click here for our full post on the 4 MAJOR Downtown Disney Restaurant updates shared recently! We can’t wait to see Downtown Disney once all of these changes are finalized. See Why You Should Avoid Disneyland on January 27th But wait…there’s MORE! For more Disney news from this week, check out the posts below: Plans Announced for the Dissolution Disney’s of Reedy Creek District By Governor Ron DeSantis EPCOT’s Most Expensive Restaurant Is Now Accepting Reservations in Disney World VIDEO: See the Brand-New Brightline Train Station at Orlando International Airport! Disney CEO Bob Iger Announces NEW Employee Rules The 11 BIG Disney Park Changes That Went Into Effect THIS WEEK! THIS Is Why Magic Kingdom After Hours Are Worth the Money How You Dine at Spice Road Table in EPCOT Has CHANGED Nike Executive Mark Parker Named Disney’s NEW Chairman of the Board New Disney Chairman Will Lead a “Succession Planning Committee” To Find Bob Iger’s Replacement Disney Takes BIG Steps Toward Future Parks Amid Reedy Creek Drama Where To Get the NEW 2023 Annual Passholder Magnet in Disney World 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. Get the guides 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! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 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 pre-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 are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post Park Pass CHANGES, TRON Coaster Opening Date, and Other Massive Disney News You Missed! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Follow us to a magical land, full of delicious cuisines to sample and exciting entertainment to take in. It’s closer than you might think! POP Eats! Food Studio 2023 The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts has kicked off and we’re bringing you the good, the bad, and the ugly. From full menus for ALL of the Festival booths to a complete list of the concerts you’ll be able to catch, we’ve got you covered! Now, it’s time to journey over to the Pop Eats booth for some grub! Let’s find out if this booth is worth a visit this year. Menu Pop Eats is located near Port of Entry and is home to dishes inspired by pop artist legends like Andy Warhol, and we’ve really enjoyed almost everything we’ve eaten here in the past. This year, there’s a NEW dish on the menu and we can’t wait to try it. Pop Eats menu Well, what’s the hold up?! Let’s get to the main event. Disney does love a blue cocktail. OVERALL The Pop Eats booth remains a favorite of ours again this year. The grilled cheeses and soups are strong options, especially when it can be chilly in the parks, and we wholeheartedly recommend this booth (except for the Bleu Spectrum, we’ll pass on that). Our whole spread! Planning your trip to the 2023 Festival of the Arts and not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see the items you can get to complete the Festival of the Arts Food CHALLENGE. Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Festival of the Arts Guide We’ve got ALL of the information you’ll need in there to make sure you enjoy every single minute of the Festival and don’t miss the very best it has to offer! Click here to get the guide! We’ll be sharing FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so check back with us for all the latest Festival of the Arts news! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Festival of the Arts food booth! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post The Best Thing at This EPCOT Festival of the Arts Booth Is Something Your Mom Could Make first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is LOTS going on in EPCOT today! It’s Festival of the Arts time! We’re keeping you updated on everything happening during the first day of the Festival of the Arts including trying all the booths and all the new merchandise you can grab. One very popular souvenir has ALREADY sold out for the day, though! The Figment Popcorn Bucket is returning for the festival this year with Mobile Order opening at 7AM for you to grab your slot. 2023 Figment We ordered ours right at 7AM and got our spot, but if you haven’t gotten your slot already, you may be out of luck. ©Disney By 3PM, all the slots to grab a Figment Popcorn Bucket were gone, meaning it’s officially sold out for the day. The buckets are only available while supplies last, but it’s very possible that more will become available soon. Keep an eye on the Mobile Order section of the My Disney Experience app (you can search “Figment Popcorn Bucket” or “EPCOT Souvenir Release”) to see if the buckets are restocked. Welcome to the festival! We’ve already tried some pretty amazing eats at this year’s festival, but there is a lot more news coming, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Check out the Festival of the Arts Passport here! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Were you able to get a Figgy popcorn bucket? Tell us in the comments! The post The PROBLEM You’ll Face with the Figment Popcorn Bucket in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, are we in EPCOT or at a county fair? Even just the smell of funnel cake makes us think of Ferris wheels and midway games! Classic American staple! With all of the wild dishes at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts, you might be hankering for some familiar foods. This festival is known for its adventurous takes on classic dishes (just take a look at this deconstructed key lime pie!), so you might be interested to see how they handled an American staple like funnel cake. Menu The Funnel Cake Stand in the American Adventure Pavilion is a great place to grab a sweet treat during your tour of the World Showcase. This spot rotates different seasonal flavors throughout the year, like Cookies and Cream or Candied Bacon S’Mores. Check out the menu for this year’s Festival of the Arts! Funnel Cakes Menu There was one festival offering on the menu, so let’s dig in! Food The main item to look out for at this booth is the Mini Funnel Cake, and this version is new to the festival this year. This mini funnel cake is topped with cappuccino ice cream, chocolate whipped cream, AND M&M’S chocolate candies. You can get one for yourself for $9.50. Mini Funnel Cake We thought this dessert was delicious, but it is SWEET. The cappuccino ice cream had a nice espresso flavor to it that paired well with the sweetness of the M&Ms and chocolate whipped cream. This really reminded us of a cafe mocha! Those M&Ms are so fun! We thought this was a fun, tasty treat, and we would get it again — but just be aware that it is super sweet! If this doesn’t sound like it would suit your tastes but you’re still craving some fried dough goodness, they have other regular menu items like a Funnel Cake with Chocolate Sauce, and a Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream. OVERALL This booth only brought us one festival item this year — and it was small but mighty. If you love candy and county fair sweets, you should check out this booth at the festival this year! If you’re not a fan of toothache-level sweet treats, you might not want to wait in line for this dessert. Planning your trip to the 2023 Festival of the Arts and not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see the items you can get to complete the Festival of the Arts Food CHALLENGE. Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. 2023 DFB Festival of the Arts Guide We’ve got ALL of the information you’ll need in there to make sure you enjoy every single minute of the Festival and don’t miss the very best it has to offer! Click here to get the guide! We’ll be sharing FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so check back with us for all the latest Festival of the Arts news! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Festival of the Arts food booth! 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! Do you prefer a morning coffee to get you through the day or an afternoon cup for a pick me up? Let us know in the comments! The post Why We’re Telling Coffee Lovers To Get a Funnel Cake in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a busy week for theme parks. Legoland Florida launched a new boat ride and Disney World and Universal shared some surprising news. View the full article

You’ve had a BLT sandwich before right? Want about a french onion soup or a key lime pie? These are familiar dishes you may have had once, twice, or dozens of times before. But you’ve probably NEVER seen them like THIS. Deconstructed Dish At the EPCOT 2023 Festival of the Arts, you can try all kinds of unique items — from mussels to flan. But one particular booth — The Deconstructed Dish — is totally changing how you’re presented with some classic eats! Menu The time to eat has ARRIVED. For this booth review, we’re heading to The Deconstructed Dish to check out a whole bunch of eats and drinks! Deconstructed Dish Menu At Deconstructed Dish, you’ll see items plated and arranged in a way that’s totally unlike their “normal” arrangement. All of the items here are returning this year, but if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? Let’s see just how these dishes hold up! Eats We’ll start things off with the Deconstructed BLT. This dish is made with Pork belly, soft-poached egg, onion bread pudding, watercress espuma, and tomato jam, and is priced at $7. Though this item is returning, the description is a bit different. The brioche is missing and it appears that in its place is an onion bread pudding. So it looks like there was a slight change there. Deconstructed BLT This has been a standout dish in the past at the festival, and it’s playing to WIN again this year! The elements are yummy individually but all together, the flavors are spectacular! The tomato jam adds a little bit of sweetness, which complements the other salty and savory flavors. Finally, the remaining dish is the Deconstructed Key Lime Pie. This was also new in 2022 and has returned in 2023. The dish is made with a Flexible Key lime curd, “Key lime” mousse, graham cracker cake, and meringues. It’s priced at $6.25. TIP! This dish is on the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine — a food challenge you can participate in while at the Festival of the Arts. If you buy 5 of the 7 participating items in the Colorful Cuisine experience, you can then get a free prize. So just keep that in mind as you place your orders! Deconstructed Key Lime Pie at The Deconstructed Dish Okay, we know that we already raved about the other two things we ate here, but this one tops them ALL! The elements are all amazing separately and together, and that lime mousse is perfectly light and refreshing. Also, it’s perhaps the prettiest thing you’ll ever eat. VIDEO And that’s a look at the food, now let’s move to drinks! Drinks All of the drinks at the booth are also returning items this year. First up we have the Deconstructed Apple Pie à la Mode. This non-alcoholic drink was new in 2022 and has returned in 2023. It features Apple-cinnamon gelato, cinnamon apple cider, apple pie filling, and streusel, and is $4.50. We had high hopes for this one, but unfortunately, it fell flat when we tried it in 2022. It mostly tasted like an apple seltzer with a crumble on top, which was…bizarre? It did come in a booth-branded souvenir cup in 2022 though, so that was a nice touch! Deconstructed Apple Pie à la Mode 2022 The final drink here is the Wicked Weed Brewing Blank Canvas Belgian Blonde Witbier. You can get 6oz for $5.50 or 12oz for $9.50. OVERALL Okay, is this booth taking home the gold? Maybe so! Everything we ate here in 2023 was a must-try in our opinion, ESPECIALLY that dessert. They’re all plated so uniquely that it’s just fun to try your favorite foods deconstructed. Don’t skip on The Deconstructed Dish this year — seriously, trust us! Deconstructed Dish Full Spread Planning your trip to the 2023 Festival of the Arts and not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see the items you can get to complete the Festival of the Arts Food CHALLENGE. Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Grab this guide before your next trip to EPCOT! We’ve got ALL of the information you’ll need in there to make sure you enjoy every single minute of the Festival and don’t miss the very best it has to offer! Click here to get the guide! We’ll be sharing FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so check back with us for all the latest Festival of the Arts news! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Festival of the Arts food booth! 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! Tell us the items you’d get from this booth? The post Somebody Give Us a Rooftop — We’re Ready to Shout the Praises of This EPCOT Festival of the Arts Booth! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever finish your meal and then crave a sweet dessert? But then you have to get some savoriness/saltiness to balance the sweet? But then you need some sweetness again? Well, if you want to make sure your savory/spicy and sweet needs are met, there’s a booth we need to tell you about. 2023 Booth Right now, EPCOT’s 2023 Festival of the Arts is going on and will be offered through February 20th, 2023. We’ve been making our way around EPCOT to see EVERYTHING the park has to offer — from food booths and new eats to concerts, merchandise, and more. Our current adventure takes us to El Artista Hambriento (The Hungry Artist) where there are LOTS of new things to try! Are they new festival favorites? There’s one way to find out! Menu El Artista Hambriento really decided to shake things up in 2023 with 3 NEW menu items (1 sweet, 2 savory). 2023 Menu There are also 2 NEW beers as well as 1 returning drink. Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s get to the food! Eats First, we gave the NEW Carne Asada a try. This is made with Chipotle-marinated beef sirloin, sweet potato purée, and crispy-fried onions. It can be all yours for $10. Oh, yes. As soon as we tasted this we knew — Best of the Fest. Who would have thought a festival booth could make meat so tender?! It was cooked perfectly medium-rare and had that grilled flavor Carne Asada is known for. The crispy-fried onions were a bit more like caramelized ones, but we’re certainly not complaining. We thought the sweet potato purée was on the sweet side (go figure) but it paired nicely with the other flavors! Carne Asada Next up we have the NEW Huarache de Champiñones. This features Guajillo chile and corn masa huarache with pinto beans, oyster mushrooms, Nopales, queso fresco, and pea tendrils. It’s priced at $7.50. This might be one of the best things we’ve ever eaten at an EPCOT festival — and we’ve eaten A LOT of things at EPCOT festivals. The flavors here are outstanding — the Guajillo chile is smoky and not too spicy, but it blends perfectly with the earthiness of the mushrooms. There’s an excellent crunch thanks to the cracker, and we love eating queso fresco every chance we get. The flavors from the corn, mushrooms, and the other ingredients make this dish stand out. Huarache de Champiñones And finally, if you’re the type of person that simply needs to balance the savory with the sweet, there’s a NEW Flan de Coco. This is a Gluten/ Wheat Friendly dish made with Coconut flan, guava sauce, and whipped cream. It’s priced at $6.50. We have ZERO complains about this. The combination of the coconut and guava flavors was incredible — the coconut was creamy and the guava had a nice tang. The crunchy coconut shavings on top added a nice crunch. Is this ANOTHER Best of the Fest contender?! We think so! Flan de Coco Whew, now that we’ve had our share of food, let’s talk about the drinks here. Drinks One of the NEW drinks here this year is the Bombon Margarita “Marshmallow”. How exciting does that sound?! It’s made with Ilegal Mezcal Reposado, marshmallow cordial, lime juice, agave nectar, and a hint of coffee and elderflower served with a toasted marshmallow. WOW. There really is a lot going on in this single drink — can it all work well together? Well, if you’ve ever wanted to know what the Haunted Mansion tastes like… this might be it. We know mezcal is smoky by nature, but that smokiness combined with the marshmallow and elderflower somehow made the drink taste like fog juice. It was still drinkable, but not something we’re running back to get again. Bombon Margarita “Marshmallow” The other new drink is called Las Californias. It has Tromba Blanco Tequila, strawberry-lime purée, and Las Californias Citrus Mexican Gin. It’s priced at $15.50. There’s definitely a bit less going on here compared to the Bombon Margarita. This tasted like a pretty standard citrus margarita — but that’s not a bad thing! We tasted more of the lime than the strawberry flavor, but this was a refreshing cocktail if you like tequila. It wasn’t anything too special though, so we wouldn’t go out of our way to get this. Everything else at this booth though, we would DEFINITELY suggest going out of your way to get! Las Californias And finally, the last drink is the Mexican Craft Beer, which is Cielito Lindo Artisanal Mexican Craft Beer. It’s priced at $10. We actually saw this offered during the 2022 Festival of the Holidays (though it was not identified as a “craft” beer). Holiday Cerveza It was a pretty standard light beer, was refreshing, and had a strong hoppy aftertaste. Is it a must-get? It depends! It might be one you’ll enjoy even if you don’t love beer, but it’s not necessarily something that’ll blow you away. OVERALL Overall, this booth is really starting the year off with a bunch of NEW items. If you’re all about trying new things, then this might be a good place to start considering you’ll get to pick from 3 new menu items and 2 new drinks. Not only that, but all 3 new foods were absolutely contenders for this year’s Best of the Fest. In fact, we think El Artista Hambriento might even be the Best BOOTH of this year’s Fest! Full spread Planning your trip to the 2023 Festival of the Arts and not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see the items you can get to complete the Festival of the Arts Food CHALLENGE. Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Grab this guide before your next trip to EPCOT! We’ve got ALL of the information you’ll need in there to make sure you enjoy every single minute of the Festival and don’t miss the very best it has to offer! Click here to get the guide! We’ll be sharing FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so check back with us for all the latest Festival of the Arts news! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Festival of the Arts food booth! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about this food booth? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: 3 NEW Items Might Make This the BEST Booth at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Being a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Member definitely has its perks. Besides getting access to exclusive accommodations both in the parks and on cruise ships, members can also get early access to new rides! Moonlight Magic has been paused for a LONG time! One benefit that many members love is the Moonlight Magic events. These are after-hours events held specially for DVC members, and after a hiatus, they finally returned last year. At Moonlight Magic you can enjoy attractions with shorter wait times, meet your favorite characters, sample tasty treats, and more. Now, we have the 2023 dates for Moonlight Magic events in Disney World and Disneyland! Disneyland A Moonlight Magic after-hours event will take place in Disney California Adventure Park on February 1st, 2023. Pixar Pier at night The registration window for this event has already closed, but you can keep an eye out for more dates later in the year. Disney World In Disney World. there are a few spots where you can enjoy Moonlight Magic. EPCOT The first events will be in EPCOT on February 8th and February 15th, 2023. If you already have a qualifying Disney Resort reservation for either of these dates you can register online for Moonlight Magic starting January 25th. EPCOT at night For all other eligible members, registration for the February 8th event begins February 2nd, while registration for February 15th will begin on February 9th. Hollywood Studios Next up is Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios after-hours event You can enjoy Moonlight Magic here on either May 11th, 2023 or September 13th, 2023. Registration dates have not been posted yet. Animal Kingdom If you’d like to spend some time in Animal Kingdom after dark, you can register for a Moonlight Magic event occurring on July 11th or August 2nd, 2023. Beacons of Magic Registration dates have not been posted yet. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Last but not least, we have Moonlight Magic at Typhoon Lagoon. Typhoon Lagoon Enjoy this water park after-hours on either May 23rd or August 23rd. Registration dates have not been posted yet. For more details and whether you are eligible, visit your membership page, and for more information on when registration will open for later Moonlight Magic events stay tuned to our site! Booking a 2023 Cruise Just Got WAY Better for Disney Vacation Club Members 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! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 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 pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. If you could have one park all to yourself for a few hours, which would you pick? Comment your choice below! The post 2023 DATES Announced for Moonlight Magic Events in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s TIME. We’ve been trying out all kinds of food booths at the 2023 Festival of the Arts in EPCOT, but now we FINALLY get to visit one of our all-time FAVORITE booths! 2023 Booth EPCOT’s 2023 Festival of the Arts is officially underway and we’ve been making our way through the entire park to show you everything this Festival has to offer. From full menus for ALL of the Festival booths to a complete list of the concerts you’ll be able to catch, we’ve got you covered! Now, we’re taking you on a food adventure through the Painted Panda food booth. Is this a booth you absolutely have to visit or have the tides turned this year? Let’s find out together! Menu Over at the Painted Panda food booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. Most of them are returning this year, including General Tso’s Chicken Shumai and the Char Siu Pork Bun. Menu To drink, you can try the NEW Silk Road Hard Lemonade or check out a few returning beverages, like the Sea Butterfly or Panda Bubble Milk Tea. Up next is the “Panda” Bubble Tea. This fun favorite is a black tea with milk, chocolate, and tapioca boba pearls, and it’s non-alcoholic. We’ve had this drink at previous Festivals of the Arts, and we love the creamy texture and not-too-sweet flavor. Plus those boba pearls are just fun to chew on! You can get this drink for $8.75. “Panda” Milk Bubble Tea 2019 Finally, you can get the Lucky Foo Pale Ale for $5.25 for a 6oz pour and $9 for a 12oz pour. OVERALL Overall, this booth had some really strong dishes. The Shumai was really tasty, the pork bun was a bit tough (with the meat) but overall really yummy, the new hard lemonade was delicious, and the Bubble Tea is fun. The sea butterfly is good too, but make sure you like earthy flavors before you try it! Painted Panda Full Spread Planning your trip to the 2023 Festival of the Arts and not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see the items you can get to complete the Festival of the Arts Food CHALLENGE. Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Grab this guide before your next trip to EPCOT! We’ve got ALL of the information you’ll need in there to make sure you enjoy every single minute of the Festival and don’t miss the very best it has to offer! Click here to get the guide! We’ll be sharing FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so check back with us for all the latest Festival of the Arts news! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Festival of the Arts food booth! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Sit Down. You’re Not Ready to See the Gorgeous Drink at This EPCOT Festival of the Arts Booth first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Rain can mess up Disney days for a lot of people. Rainy day in EPCOT Lots of attractions will close when it rains or storms in Disney, and severe weather storm warnings are not to be taken lightly no matter where you are. A rainy day in Disney isn’t really the end of the world (as long as you’re prepared), but if it’s rainy while you’re visiting EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts, you may run into more issues than normal. Talented artists are brought into EPCOT to draw on the concrete all around EPCOT during the festival! However, that means that their work isn’t immune to the rain… Rain has ruined all this artwork! …and that today’s rain has washed out the artwork available on the first day of the festival. The colors stayed pretty vibrant on this one! Some of the drawings have mostly survived, while other drawings are much harder to distinguish thanks to the rain. Very hard to see the details on this artwork We’re really hoping to see the artists’ work brought back, but in the meantime, you can check out our reviews of all the booths and see all the festival merchandise you can grab! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB today for all the latest Festival of the Arts news. See how Disney recycles cookies for the Festival of the Arts! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your least favorite part of a rainy Disney day? Tell us in the comments below! The post Why You Shouldn't Visit the EPCOT Festival of the Arts on a Rainy Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has been creating a lot of remakes, reboots, and revivals recently, and while some Disney fans are wary about how their beloved classics will be handled, others are excited to see their favorite characters again. © Disney Typically when we discuss these we are referring to Disney movies, but we just learned of a new revival of a Disney Channel original that plenty of us are excited for! Phineas and Ferb, a Disney Channel staple for many kids in the mid-2000s, is coming back! The show creator, Dan Povenmire, has made a deal with Disney Branded Television and will create new episodes of the show, so get ready to see all your favorite characters and their hijinks and foibles again. Under this deal Povenmire’s most recent show Hamster & Gretel will also get a second season. © Disney Channel Variety shared the announcement made by Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television. Davis praised Povenmire, stating “Dan is renowned for his ability to create universally beloved stories and characters with both heart and humor.” ©Disney The deal promises 40 new episodes of Phineas and Ferb, which will be split across two seasons. Disney+ announced on their Twitter account that the new episodes will premiere on the streaming service, although the release date hasn’t been revealed yet. For now, you can head over to Disney+ to re-watch the original episodes to get yourself ready for the new release! For more Disney entertainment news, stay tuned in to our site. The 32(!!) Remakes, Reboots, and Sequel Movies in the Works at Disney Right Now Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 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 pre-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 what other former Disney TV show you’d like to see them revive! The post ALERT! 🚨 Disney's 'Phineas and Ferb' Is Getting a REVIVAL first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a new year, and that means it’s time for new foods, merchandise, and entertainment from the EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! We’ve been eating and drinking our way around EPCOT and checking out all the best (and worst) foods this year! Festival of the Arts Sign This year, we noticed some new additions to the menu as well as some returning options from the past. We’re hungry, so let’s see what’s on the menu! This is the first time Connections Cafe & Eatery has been around for the Festival of the Arts. This eclectic dining establishment (and Starbucks location) has fast become a go-to for many EPCOT visitors. Its convenient location near the super popular Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind further boosts its popularity as guests throng to that side of the park to ride the thrilling new attraction, explore the gift shops, and take some memorable photos around the Xandarian Star Blaster. Step into Connections Connections has fit in so naturally into EPCOT’s transitioning environment that it’s hard to believe it only opened less than year ago, on April 27th, 2022, so this is the first time Connections has been around to participate in EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts. But just because she’s new to the party doesn’t mean this gal doesn’t know how to party! Let’s see what she has to offer! Menu Connections is split into two entities. Connections Cafe, which is the Starbucks location serving specialty coffee and pastries. Connections Cafe And Connections Eatery, another bank of counters serving unique and creative, yet approachable and comfortable meals. Connections Eatery in EPCOT And to get the full Connections experience for the Festival, we’ll need to stop at BOTH counters. How does this location stack up against the others? Let’s find out! Food At Connections Cafe, we picked up the Figment Leige Waffle for $4.19. A leige waffle is different from other waffles because it’s made with fresh Brioche dough, pressed in pearl sugar, and baked in cast iron. Now Figment even has a WAFFLE! We were torn with this one! While we could agree that this waffle was very light and fluffy — some of our reporters found this to be a little overly sweet. One of our reporters really enjoyed this though and said that it reminded him of the icing on Mickey Rice Krispy Treats. Regardless, we can all agree that this guy is Insta-worthy! That’s everything at the Connections Cafe & Eatery, so what did we think? Overall An adorable Figment-themed leige waffle to go with your custom coffee order, seems like the perfect way to start any day! We thought both of these were pretty good festival choices, but just be careful if you’re not looking for something overly sweet. Connections has started strong with her Festival of the Arts debut. And though her offerings were few, they were mighty (and let’s not forget EVERYTHING ELSE she keeps on her menu boards)! Plus, the fact that Connections has plenty of indoor seating to rest your weary festival-pavement-pounding feet, might just make her a winner. Connections Eatery Stay tuned to DFB for more food reviews and updates from the Festival of the Arts today! Check out ALL of our reviews from EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you try any of the foods on this menu? Let us know in the comments! The post Cotton Candy and Purple Dragon Waffles for Breakfast in EPCOT? Don’t Mind If We Do! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When a booth is named “Gourmet Landscapes” you might go in with some high, gourmet food expectations, right? But can this Festival booth DELIVER on that promise of a “gourmet” meal experience? We’re about to find out. Gourmet Landscapes The 2023 Festival of the Arts has begun in EPCOT. There are lots of food items you can try here, ranging from fancy mussels to cake with freeze-dried Skittles (that’s not a joke!). So how do Gourmet Lanscape‘s offerings stack up against the rest? Join us for our FULL review. Menu At Gourmet Landscapes, things really haven’t changed since last year. Gourmet Landscapes All of the menu items and drinks are returning. That’s not necessarily a bad thing though — but are these items enough to draw you in for a visit? Let’s dive into the food first and find out. Eats We’ll start with the Blood Orange-braised Beet Tartare (note that in 2022 it was described as a carpaccio instead of tartare). The dish features mustard vinaigrette, pickled clamshell mushrooms, and golden beets. Also, last year it came with crostini though that is not specified on the menu this year. Blood Orange-braised Beet Tartare It is gluten/wheat friendly, a plant-based item, and is part of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Item. The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine is essentially a food challenge where if you buy 5 of the 7 participating items, you can get a FREE prize. Wonderful Walk of Cuisine We LOVE how beautiful this dish is — festival of the ARTS, amirite?! Altogether the flavors blend really well, and the seeds give an element of spice. There’s a little bit of sweetness from the fruit which contrasts with the beets. But even though this is unique and works fairly well, it’s not one that we’re rushing to order again. Try it for $5.50. If you are a fan of these ingredients, it’s a dish we strongly recommend! Drinks Next, let’s dive into those drinks! First, we have the Whole Hog Brewery Raspberry Chéret Double Radler. You can get a 6oz pour for $5.50 or 12oz for $9.50. You can also find a Schlumberger Cuvée Klimt Brut on the menu for $9. Or you can opt for The Meeker Vineyard Winemaker’s Handprint Merlot for $11. And finally, while here you can get the Frozen Rusty Nail Cocktail for $15. Frozen Rusty Nail 2022 In the past, the drink has been made with bourbon, tea, and topped with a chocolate nail. When we had it in 2022, it had a very strong chai tea flavor, almost to the point where it was assaulting your senses! The whiskey, however, wasn’t nearly as strong as our reporter would have liked. Our reporter who tried it back in 2022 felt like the drink almost tasted medicinal, so that’s something to note before you pick one up yourself! OVERALL Overall, Gourmet Landscapes is keeping things pretty similar in 2023 when compared to 2022. The beet dish has not been our favorite, but the bone marrow stepped things up a little bit this year. The Frozen Rusty Nail also didn’t quite “nail” it (get it?!) in terms of flavors for us. But that wild mushroom risotto is DEFINITELY worth trying! Gourmet Landscapes Spread Planning your trip to the 2023 Festival of the Arts and not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see the items you can get to complete the Festival of the Arts Food CHALLENGE. Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Grab this guide before your next trip to EPCOT! We’ve got ALL of the information you’ll need in there to make sure you enjoy every single minute of the Festival and don’t miss the very best it has to offer! Click here to get the guide! We’ll be sharing FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so check back with us for all the latest Festival of the Arts news! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Festival of the Arts food booth! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post You’ll Want to Be Careful About What You Order at This EPCOT Festival of the Arts Booth first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Are you ready to check out a completely NEW booth at this year’s Festival of the Arts?! Moderne Booth 2023 EPCOT’s 2023 Festival of the Arts is officially underway and we’ve been making our way through the entire park to show you everything this Festival has to offer. From full menus for ALL of the Festival booths to a complete list of the concerts you’ll be able to catch, we’ve got you covered! Now, we’re taking you on a food adventure through the Moderne booth. Should you risk trying out this all-new booth or stick to the classics you already know and love? Let’s find out together! Menu Over at the Moderne booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. There’s Compressed Watermelon Tataki, Angry Crab, Pan-seared Scallops, and a tropical cake on the food menu, and you’ll find a Watermelon Mary and J. Lohr Riesling on the drinks menu. Moderne Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the Compressed Watermelon Tataki, which is made with pickled watermelon rind, yuzu pearls, watermelon foam, and wasabi. It’s plant-based, and you can get it for $4.75. Watermelon Tataki The pickled watermelon rind and Yuzu pearls were our favorite parts of this one! With our first bite, we got a little too much wasabi, which was overwhelming, but we liked it more as we got to taste the other flavors with subsequent bites. Compressed Watermelon Tataki with pickled watermelon rind, yuzu pearls, watermelon foam, and wasabi The Yuzu pearls aren’t as much like boba as they are solid balls of Yuzu juice, which was rather surprising. They’re about the consistency of gelatin in raindrop form — a fun surprise! The other option is the J. Lohr Riesling, which is available for $6.50. OVERALL Y’all, this booth was scoring aces all over the place! The only thing we had that we didn’t love was the Watermelon Mary, but the food was SPECTACULAR. There were multiple things that we would come back and get again, including the crab and the scallops. Moderne We’re totally on team Moderne — make sure to check it out during your visit! Planning your trip to the 2023 Festival of the Arts and not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see the items you can get to complete the Festival of the Arts Food CHALLENGE. Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Grab this guide before your next trip to EPCOT! We’ve got ALL of the information you’ll need in there to make sure you enjoy every single minute of the Festival and don’t miss the very best it has to offer! Click here to get the guide! We’ll be sharing FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so check back with us for all the latest Festival of the Arts news! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Festival of the Arts food booth! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post Everyone Else Can Go Home — This New EPCOT Festival of the Arts Booth Already WON 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. Many of us have a favorite emotional support water bottle that goes everywhere with us. But when you need to get on the road early, do you have a favorite travel coffee mug? This Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister water bottle is a DFB fave! We’re taking a look at the best Disney travel coffee mugs available for 2023, and we’re sure there’s one here you “need” as badly as we do! Show off your inner princess with this Cinderella Travel Coffee Mug by Corkcicle. You can also find Belle, Jasmine and Tiana versions! ©Amazon Click here to order a Disney Princess Travel Coffee Mug by Corkcicle! If Mickey is your main man, this Simple Modern travel coffee mug might be the right one for you! It holds 16 ounces and has thousands of 5-star reviews! ©Amazon Click here to order the Simple Modern Disney Travel Coffee Mug! We know DFB fans love Stitch, and what’s not to love? This Silver Buffalo 20-ounce travel coffee mug has a cute take on the mischievous Experiment 626. ©Amazon Click here to order the Silver Buffalo Stitch Travel Coffee Mug! Tervis is a big name in travel coffee mug, and they make a lot of cute Disney ones! Check out this Minnie Mouse travel coffee mug! ©Amazon Click here to order this Tervis Minnie Mouse Travel Mug! But maybe you’re in your villain era. If so, check out this Tervis travel coffee mug with all your favorite Disney Villains! ©Amazon Click here to order this Disney Villains Travel Coffee Mug! If you love the look of ceramic travel mugs, this Silver Buffalo Jack Skellington mug could be your new favorite! ©Amazon Click here to order the Jack Skellington Ceramic Travel Mug! OK, this Rapunzel travel coffee mug is gorgeous! It is also made by Tervis, and it hold 20 ounces of your favorite hot (or cold!) beverage. ©Amazon Click here to order the Rapunzel Travel Mug! If you’re looking for something a little more stylish (and a little less on the nose), check out this Corkcicle tumbler with Minnie Mouse polka dots. It’s like a Disney Bound in a mug! ©Amazon Click here to order the Corkcicle Polka Dot Mug! Star Wars fans! Did you think we would leave you out? Tervis makes this travel coffee mug featuring The Child for you! ©Amazon Click here to order this Star Wars Travel Mug! And we’ll end this round-up with another option for Mickey fans! If your tastes run toward the classic Tervis tumbler, we love this one! ©Amazon Click here to order this Mickey Tervis Tumbler! There’s a look at the best Disney travel coffee mugs for 2023! Follow us here at Disney Food Blog for all the latest Disney merch news! 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 repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Check out our exclusive Disney merch! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have a favorite Disney coffee mug? Tell us about it in the comments! The post The Best Disney Travel Coffee Mugs for 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you picture eating at a theme park, what food do you imagine? Maybe a turkey leg? Some popcorn? Chicken tenders and fries? While you can certainly find those things in Disney World, one EPCOT spot is taking snacks to the next level! Craftsman’s Courtyard EPCOT’s 2023 Festival of the Arts has begun and will be available through February 20th, 2023. At the food booths, you’ll find all kinds of creative and NEW eats. Right now, we’re taking you on a virtual trip to The Craftsman’s Courtyard which, apparently, is the booth to visit when you want some fancy food! Menu At The Craftsman’s Courtyard, you’ll find a returning item (the Mussels) as well as an item that is returning to the festival but new to this particular booth (the Beef Wellington). Yes, you can get mussels and beef wellington in the middle of a theme park — that’s dramatically different than the burger you might have expected to get during your trip! Here’s the Menu! Plus, there’s a NEW drink on the menu. So let’s take a look at each of these items and see if they’re worth the cash! Eats First up, we grabbed the Beef Wellington. This is made with Mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, and puff pastry with red wine demi-glace and baby vegetables. It’s priced at $8.50 this year. As we noted above, the dish is NEW to The Craftsman’s Courtyard, but returning to the Festival as a whole. In 2022, the dish could be found over at The Artist’s Table. Beef Wellington When we’ve had this item in the past, it has been a BIG favorite of ours, so we were eager to try it again. And…it DELIVERED! The beef was nicely cooked (not overly so!) and just totally falls apart — YUM! It’s also got a good flavor. Plus, the puff pastry was really nice and wonderfully flaky, which we adored. Pair all of that with the delicious demi-glace, the tasty veggies, and that BIG mushroom flavor and you’ve got a hearty dish! It’s a deliciously savory bite you won’t want to miss. Beef Wellington The other food item available at this booth is the Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. Mussels with sautéed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. This is a returning item and can be yours for $7.50. When we’ve had these in the past, the mussels have been SUPER tasty, so we were excited to give them another try this year. These had a good flavor to them, were fresh, and were just a little bit chewy. Our reporter who tried them this year shared that while there’s nothing tremendously special about them, they are good! Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. Mussels The bread served with them was also wonderfully thick and buttery, and they paired well with the mussels. If you love mussels or really just want to try something unique, this could be a good dish to try. So, forget about those french fries, and step up your snack game with this dish! Drinks Now, let’s look at the drinks! New to the booth this year is the BrewDog Jet Black Heart Nitro Oatmeal Stout. You can get a 6oz pour for $5.50, or 12oz for $9.50. This is something that might be a bit divisive depending on your tastes! One of our reporters said it was a little too hoppy for them, but was still a good pick for the Florida summer and essentially was a classic oatmeal stout. Another member of our team said that they actually really did like this even though they’re not a dark beer drinker typically. So it’ll all depend on your taste buds! If you give it a try, tell us what you think! BrewDog Jet Black Heart Nitro Oatmeal Stout The last item at this booth is the Cold Fashion Coffee Cocktail, priced at $11. This is new to this particular booth and was over at The Donut Box in 2022. If you like cold brew coffee and bourbon, this is THE drink for you! Cold Fashion Coffee Cocktail (2022) It essentially tastes like a coffee-infused Old Fashioned. In the past, when we’ve had the drink, the bourbon has been pretty strong (you could definitely taste it even with the ice melted!) and the drink overall is not overly sweet. Instead, it has just a whisper of sweetness! OVERALL Overall, The Craftman’s Courtyard has a little bit of everything! The beef wellington is a DELICIOUS pick for those looking for some meat, the mussels are a more unique experience that could really challenge your definition of theme park food, and you could grab a new beer and (essentially) a coffee Old Fashioned! It’s a booth that’ll give you a taste of slightly more elevated dining in a theme park. Craftsman’s Courtyard Full Spread What do you think? Would you give this booth a try? Tell us in the comments! Planning your trip to the 2023 Festival of the Arts and not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see the items you can get to complete the Festival of the Arts Food CHALLENGE. Signs are UP at EPCOT for the Festival of the Arts! Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Grab this guide before your next trip to EPCOT! We’ve got ALL of the information you’ll need in there to make sure you enjoy every single minute of the Festival and don’t miss the very best it has to offer! Click here to get the guide! We’ll be sharing FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so check back with us for all the latest Festival of the Arts news! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Festival of the Arts food booth! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What would you try from Craftsman’s Courtyard? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: Are These FANCY Eats Worth the Cash at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe it? It’s time for another EPCOT festival already! 2023 Festival of the Arts Passport It feels like just yesterday that we were collecting our stamps on the Cookie Stroll during the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, and we are already up to our EARS in new sweets to try for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts. Well, we’ve got some fun cookie news for you guys today, and it has to do with BOTH of these festivals! There are four festivals at EPCOT every year, and sometimes it’s hard to keep everything straight — was that drink we had from Food and Wine Festival, or Flower and Garden Festival? Well, it turns out we aren’t losing our minds when things start to look familiar — sometimes Disney recycles components from one festival snack to use toward the next! We were in Connections Cafe and Eatery the other day when we saw a cast member working on some cookies, and we had to know more! Connections Cafe and Eatery Window We could see that the Cast Member was cutting squares out of the Spaceship Earth cookies, so we had to ask what she was doing. I wonder what she’s making? It turns out, this is the dough from the Spaceship Earth cookies we saw at the Festival of the Holidays, and they are repurposing them for the Festival of the Arts! Quite the transformation! As you can see, a new shape is cut from the original dough, and the scraps are saved and reshaped to be repurposed as well. The cast member informed us that the dough gets fully frozen after it’s made, so it stays fresh for the next festival. In their final form! We were told this new shape is going to be used in the Dulce Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Cremeux and Dark Chocolate Truffle at the Deco Delights booth this year. We saw this treat at the festival last year, and it sure is pretty! Talk about a glow-up. Dulce chocolate mousse You can see the new square cookie on the bottom. How cool is this transformation? We love a good upcycle! We are in the parks all day today giving you all the details on the opening day of the festival, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to follow along with our 2023 the Festival of the Arts opening day coverage! 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! Did you recognize this similar cookie at both festivals? Let us know in the comments! The post How Disney RECYCLES Cookies for the Festival of the Arts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World's Epcot International Festival of the Arts returns, features fan favorite Figment. 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. If you absolutely love the energetic purple dragon that is Figment, prepare to have your mind BLOWN. Love Figment? In many ways, Figment has become the mascot of various EPCOT Festivals, but he’s especially prominent during the Festival of the Arts! The 2023 International Festival of the Arts has officially begun in EPCOT (and will be sticking around until February 20th) and while the food and entertainment might already be enough to draw you in, Figment fans might need to plan a visit just for the merchandise! The 2023 Festival of the Arts merchandise includes a whole bunch of Figment-themed items. So let’s take a COMPLETE look at all of the Festival of the Arts merchandise right here! You can also already grab this new Munchling online for the same price! Grab the Figment Munchlings Plush here! And don’t forget that the incredibly popular Figment Popcorn Bucket is BACK this year as well. Figment Popcorn Bucket We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Festival merchandise and update this post, so check back for updates! Planning your trip to the 2023 Festival of the Arts and not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see the items you can get to complete the Festival of the Arts Food CHALLENGE. Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Grab this guide before your next trip to EPCOT! We’ve got ALL of the information you’ll need in there to make sure you enjoy every single minute of the Festival and don’t miss the very best it has to offer! Click here to get the guide! 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 items do you most want to buy? Tell us in the comments! The post Figment Fans Are About To Lose Their Minds With ALL of the New Merchandise in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It may seem like Disney World is back to normal, but there are still a few experiences that have yet to return! Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom! Traditional character meet and greets were some of the last things to return to normal in the parks, and we’ve got a whole list of do’s and don’t’s for meeting your favorite pals! And soon, there will be even more to meet, because characters are coming back Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom SOON! Characters are returning to Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom on January 15th, 2023! Disney shared the news on its Twitter page. Minnie Magnifique, Daisy Fortuna, The Astounding Donaldo, and The Great Goofini will all be returning and ready to shine in under the Big Top! Pete’s Silly Sideshow So, if you’re headed to Disney World soon, be sure to say hello to these characters, and all the others you can see! It’s always best to check your My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit to get the most up-to-date information, but keep an eye on DFB, because we’ll be sure to keep you updated as well! See the BIG Changes Coming to Disney World in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 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 pre-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 character are you most excited to see again? Let us know below! The post BREAKING: More Character Meet-and-Greets Are Returning to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Stepping into an EPCOT festival can be instantly overwhelming. There are tons of people heading in all different directions and with so much to do you might not know where to start! The Festival of the Arts Has BEGUN! Even if you DO have an idea of what you’d like to see, eat, and do, you’re going to need some sort of guidance to get you to where you want to go. Luckily, Disney has made all of this information available in a super handy way! When you arrive at the Festival of the Arts in EPCOT you can get a festival passport. This booklet is a special festival version of the EPCOT park map and includes what you need to know about the festival. We got our copy of this year’s passport and it has the same cute paint tube design we’ve seen featured across the park! This year’s passport Let’s take a look at the pages inside! We have a quick overview of what you’ll find inside the passport. Welcome! One fun part of Festival of the Arts is all of the interactive elements! You can check out the Chalk Art Galleries and view the stunning works different Disney artists have created before heading over to the Kids’ Chalk Art section to make a masterpiece of your own. There’s also Figment’s Brush With The Masters Scavenger Hunt which takes you around the park — finish for an exciting surprise! Fun for Kids If shopping is more your thing, there is plenty of merchandise to check out. From Festival of the Arts items with Figment to prints of art from your favorite Disney artists, this booklet shows all the locations where you can get your retail therapy! Merchandise Inside the passport, you’ll also find a listing of the entertainment offerings. Times differ each day, so you can see when performances are in your My Disney Experience app. There’s also a section on the Festival Disney Gift Card, which is a wristband with a gift card attached. You can load money on the card and then use it throughout the festival for convenience. They also include a key to the symbols in the menu so you can understand which items are plant-based, gluten/wheat-friendly, and which ones are included in the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. Don’t forget to check the key! If you are excited for the Broadway performances you can see which stars will be attending the festival right here in the booklet! The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is another fun part of Festival of the Arts and a good break from walking around. Stars like Adam Jacobs from Aladdin on Broadway and Patti Murin from Frozen on Broadway will be in attendance. Broadway Concert Series Next up is probably the part you’ve been waiting for — the information for each of the food booths! The Artist’s Palette and L’Arte Di Mangiare It includes the name of the booth, where in EPCOT you can find it, each of the food and drink items, and the components for each dish or beverage. Pastoral Palate and The Painted Panda You can also take part in the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. Head to each of the booths listed and purchase five items across them. You’ll collect stamps as you stop at each booth, and at the end, you will receive a bonus item as a prize! Wonderful Walk of Cuisine The passport also comes with some fun activities for kids to enjoy. Booklet activities Last but not least, they finish off the back cover with a quote: The end! Not only will this passport help guide you through the festival but it also serves as an awesome souvenir for your visit. Plus, it’s FREE! If you’d rather save your money for all of the delicious food but still want something to remember your trip by, this is a great memento. While we’re speaking of guides, if you would prefer something more in-depth you can order our 2023 DFB Guide to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Our DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts is available now for instant download! It is FILLED with information that can help you decide what to visit during the festival and have a wonderful time. Click here to get the guide! 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! Comment below your favorite part of Festival of the Arts! The post PHOTOS: Look INSIDE the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Passport! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The moment you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived… 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts …the Figment Popcorn Bucket is BACK at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts! (AND THE CROWD GOES WILD!!!!) This purple dragon caused quite a stir when he debuted at the 2022 Festival of the Arts, quickly garnering hours-long lines and eventually selling out but then reappearing via Mobile Order. Then, Disney announced Figgy would be returning for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts — and now that day has finally come! Here’s what you need to know about getting your own Figment Popcorn Bucket this year! If you want to get the Figment Popcorn Bucket this year, you’ll need to place a Mobile Order to pick him up. Head to the My Disney Experience app, and tap the circle in the bottom center with a plus sign in it. Then select “Order Food.” At that point, you should be taken to the Mobile Ordering page. Scroll down until you see something that says “EPCOT Souvenir Release” and has the image of Figment next to it! ©Disney You can tap on the Souvenir Release title to get more information and see the potential arrival windows. Looks like he has a lovely EPCOT 40 design on the lanyard! ©Disney Note that the bucket is $25 and does come with Rainbow Popcorn! ©Disney Tap the arrival window you want and follow the steps to finalize your order. Note that times are FLYING so you’ll need to ACT FAST. As of around 10:49AM ET the next available return time was around 6:10PM. So don’t wait to place your order! Once you’ve placed your order, note that you can check on the status of your order throughout the day in the My Disney Experience app. You should see it at the top of your “home” screen. This should be at the top of your MDE app all day! When you’re ready to get your popcorn bucket, select “I’m Here, Prepare My Order.” Before too long, you should get a notification that your order is ready. ©Disney When you get the notification that your little buddy is ready, head to The Odyssey building (that’s the building between Test Track and the Mexico Pavilion) to get your popcorn bucket! ©Disney Keep in mind that these will only be available while supplies last and they are only available to order via Mobile Order. You can only submit 1 mobile order per day for up to 2 buckets. But availability, pricing, and hours are ALL subject to change. Also, discounts don’t apply! And remember you’ll need a valid ticket and Park Pass to enter EPCOT and pick up this little friend. He’s back! So that’s the basics! We’re LIVE from the Festival of the Arts and will be bringing you full details about the food, merchandise, and MORE! Planning your trip to the 2023 Festival of the Arts and not sure where to start? Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see the items you can get to complete the Festival of the Arts Food CHALLENGE. Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Grab this guide before your next trip to EPCOT! We’ve got ALL of the information you’ll need in there to make sure you enjoy every single minute of the Festival and don’t miss the very best it has to offer! Click here to get the guide! We’ll be sharing FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so check back with us for all the latest Festival of the Arts news! Check Out the FULL MENUS for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on picking up a Figment Popcorn Bucket this year? Let us know in the comments! The post The Figment Popcorn Bucket Is Back In EPCOT! Find Out How To Get One! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the first day of the 2023 Festival of the Arts in EPCOT! 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts We’ve got our guide to the festival all ready for you, as well as a festival park map, and festival activities have already begun popping up all over the park. If you’ve been looking forward to getting one piece of merchandise specifically, you can now grab the 2023 Festival of the Arts spirit jersey! You can grab the 2023 Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey for $79.99. We spotted it at Creations Shop! This spirit jersey is black and features a rainbow colored chalk motif all over! The front has the 2023 Festival of the Arts logo on the pocket, and you’ll find Figment down towards the bottom of the shirt. The front of the spirit jersey! On the back, it reads, “Create Your Own Magic” in colorful letters. Of course, Figgy is featured prominently on the back — he’s the mascot of this festival, after all! The back is so colorful! There’s so much to do, eat, and see at this festival — and we’re LIVE bringing you a look at every single thing. We’ll also be trying ALL the eats at the fest, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! We’re LIVE from the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts — Follow Along With Us! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2023 Festival! Click HERE to order your 2023 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite part of this festival? Tell us in the comments! The post Figment Is the STAR of the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey 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. If you’re in a shopping mood, you will want to hit up shopDisney today! ©Disney Disney’s Twice Upon a Year sale is going on now — it’s essentially a HUGE clearance sale with all kinds of clothing, toys, home goods, and accessories at pretty deep discounts! And there’s an EXTRA discount you can get this weekend — use code EXTRA25 to get an additional 25% off the things that are already marked down. But wait (as they say in the infomercials on TV) … there’s more! That Extra 25% off runs through Sunday, but for Friday only, you can also get free shipping with code FREESHIP! Sales + free shipping? Say less! Here’s a quick look at some of our faves that are on sale now! First up is this Jasmine Charm Necklace by Baublebar. This 17-inch necklace has three charms dangling from it. ©shopDisney This necklace is on sale now for $26.24, down from $55! Click here to order this Baublebar Jasmine Charm Necklace! Perhaps some Zootopia gloves and a beanie would liven up your gray winter skies? This set for kids features Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde! ©shopDisney Originally $34.99, you can now order this winter gear for $14.99! Click here to order the Zootopia Hat and Beanie Set! Keeping with the warm and cozy theme, how about a Grogu Hoodie? ©shopDisney You can’t go wrong with an oversized sweatshirt like this, and this one is on sale today for $29.99. That’s 50% off the original price of $59.99! Click here to order the Grogu Hoodie! We love that this Tiana makeup bag has an upper compartment, as well as a lower zippered compartment to keep your stuff more organized! ©shopDisney Right now, you can get this Tiana bag for $14.99, half off it’s original price of $29.99! Click here to order the Tiana Makeup Bag! How much fun could you have with this amazing Jolly Roger Cardboard Ship?! ©Disney This will keep kids occupied for HOURS, and it’s on sale for $36.74 today — down from $79.99! Click here to order the Jolly Roger Playset! As Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration winds down, it’s getting harder to find the collectible 50th Anniversary Merchandise. But you can still order this 50th Anniversary Orange Bird Bank! ©shopDisney This little guy is priced at $9.74, down from $19.99! Click here to order the 50th Anniversary Orange Bird Bank! If you’re going to need a new baby gift anytime soon, this Winnie the Pooh Layette Set is a steal right now! ©shopDisney This set contains a romper, reversiable blanket, beanie hat, and plush rattle, and — get this — it’s on sale for $14.99. The original price for this was $49.99! Click here to order the Winnie the Pooh Layette Set! If you’re in need of a new emotional support water bottle (and when are we NOT in need of one?), this Pixar Stainless Steel Tumbler is also on a deep discount today! ©shopDisney This stainless steel water bottle is priced at $12.73 right now, down from the original price of $34.99! Click here to order this Pixar Stainless Steel Tumbler! There are dozens more items available in this shopDisney sale! Don’t forget to use codes EXTRA25 and FREESHIP at checkout to get these sale prices AND free shipping. (They work together … we promise!) 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 repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite kind of Disney merch? Tell us in the comments! The post Use These shopDisney Codes for HUGE Savings Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article