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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Welcome back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Slinky Dog Dash Whether you’re dying to hear new updates on the new restaurant coming to Toy Story Land or you have to have all the shiny new 100th anniversary merch, we have news for you! Come along with us as we see what’s new at Hollywood Studios this week. Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Roundup Rodeo BBQ Things are starting to really move along over at Roundup Rodeo BBQ. The opening date for this new table service restaurant in Toy Story Land has seen some delays, and we still don’t know an exact date yet — but they are making progress! We have started to see some painting on the front of the building … Can you see those drawings over the entrance? … and there are some new wood structures going up on the top of the building, as you can see from the exit to Toy Story Mania. I wonder what this will be… . This might be a small update, but it’s moving along! This restaurant is scheduled to open in the spring of 2023, so stay tuned! Read all about Roundup Rodeo BBQ here. Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Celebrity 5&10 In merchandise news, we saw some adorable new additions to Disney’s Munchling collection! First, we saw this Mike Avocado Bagel for $34.99. Who knew Mike Wazowski would make such a good bagel? Isn’t it adorable? You can get this Mike Wazowski Munchling online too! Lilo & Stitch also got some love with this Acai Bowl Angel Munchling. Doesn’t she look huggable? You can get it for $34.99 as well. You can find this Angel Munchling online as well, here! There were also two new lines of mystery box Munchlings, like this one from the Garden Goodness collection that we found for $16.99. These have us craving our veggies Bambi looks so cute as a lettuce wrap! Click here to get the Garden Goodness mystery box online! The second new mystery line is called Fruity Finds. A sneak peek at the Munchlings! We found them for $16.99 as well. Click here to get the Fruity Finds box online! In 100th anniversary news, we saw this Platinum Ear Hat for $195! Platinum Drip Ear Hat We also found this 100th anniversary MagicBand+ for $44.99. We NEED this! In case you want your ears to look a little sweeter, we found these candy ears for $27.99. No, you can’t eat these. We’ve seen these previously in Disneyland, but now they’ve made their way over to the east coast! Legends of Hollywood Here we found a new long-sleeve park map shirt for $49.99. Now you can wear your park on your sleeve! Good news: you can get this shirt online as well! This is part of a collection you can get online too! Rockin’ Around the Shop Outside of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, we found this magnet for $14.99. Groovy! It’s a Mickey shape made out of an amp cord. We think this will go nicely with the new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Loungefly we saw last week! Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs We found even more new 100th anniversary merchandise on Sunset Boulevard! We found this Disney100 Oswald pin for $14.99. Disney100 pin And another Oswald pin for $14.99 as well! Disney100 pin These sure are a cute addition to the 100th anniversary collection. Tatooine Traders If you’re looking for Star Wars merch, we found a cute new way to quench your thirst! You can find this Grogu water bottle at Tatooine Traders. Make sure to stay hydrated! You can get it for $14.99. Check out our list of 8 Disney water bottles perfect for the parks! Droid Depot We found another new Star Wars item at Droid Depot. You can get this kid’s droid shirt for $39.99. Shirt ar Droid Depot Well, that sums up this week at Hollywood Studios. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to find our ULTIMATE guide to eating Gluten-Free in Hollywood Studios this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! 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Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you looking forward to Roundup Rodeo BBQ? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Huggable Breakfast and a Roundup Rodeo BBQ UPDATE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Before reading this post, you must be WARNED. Festival of the Arts The 2023 Festival of the Arts has officially begun and we’re experiencing it ALL so we can share the latest & greatest details with you. But as you read this post and see all of the amazing art you’ll be able to check out at the Festival, get a peek at the mouth-watering food, and admire all of the Festival merchandise, you may find yourself booking a Disney World trip without even realizing it! So, basically, read this at your own risk! Festival Dates The 2023 Festival of the Arts will only run from January 13th, 2023 through February 20th, 2023. It’s definitely on the shorter end when it comes to EPCOT Festivals, so don’t wait too long to come and visit! See our full page on the Festival here! Getting Started and Crowds We started our morning BRIGHT and early in EPCOT — okay, maybe not so bright. It was pretty cloudy and raining when we showed up to the park. It doesn’t look like that stopped any of the crowds, though! There’s LOTS to enjoy! Art In terms of more “traditional” art, you’ll find all kinds of vendors selling unique pieces themed to Disney and more that you might just HAVE to bring home with you! ©Mr. Eyes Art via Instagram (@mr.eyes.art) For example, Mr. Eyes Art (the artist behind the spooky yet adorable characters at Gideon’s Bakehouse) will be showcasing some new art. Click here to see a FULL LIST of the artists released for the Festival of the Arts Photo Ops Throughout the park you’ll also find Artful Photo Ops you can step into that’ll put you INTO the art! Photo Op! Here’s a full list of the step-in frames: International Gateway: Luncheon of the Boating Party – Pierre-Auguste Renoir The American Adventure: Washington Crossing the Delaware – Emanuel Leutze Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion: Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion: The Scream – Edvard Munch Mexico Pavilion: An homage to Frida Kahlo Bridge to World Showcase: Peter Pan Storybook Italy Pavilion Courtyard: Birth of Venus – Sandro Botticelli Festival Merchandise In terms of Festival merchandise, there’s PLENTY to pick from, including a Figment-themed spirit jersey… ©Disney …Figment mug… ©Disney …and even a Figment Munchling! How cute is he?! ©Disney We’ll be taking a deep dive into ALL of the merchandise and sharing a full list of items with prices soon, so stay tuned for updates! Get a first look at the Festival merchandise here Figment Popcorn Bucket And don’t forget that the incredibly popular Figment popcorn bucket is coming BACK this year! He’s back! Figment wrecked quite a bit of havoc last year, bringing long lines to EPCOT upon his initial release — but Disney has thought ahead this year. The Figment Popcorn Bucket is available on Mobile Order at Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey. Culinary Arts While the other arts might be wonderful, you’re probably hungry after admiring them for so long, so let’s enjoy those culinary arts! ©Disney There are lots of food booths available this year, including two new ones, and several new eats. Time to EAT! We’ll be sharing full reviews of EVERY SINGLE food booth throughout the day to stay tuned for ALL of our updates! Click here to see ALL of our Festival of the Arts reviews! Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Finally, if you’re hoping to complete a food-related challenge, check out the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. With this, you’ll buy at least 5 of the 7 participating dishes. Make sure to get your passport stamped at each booth when you buy a qualifying item. Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Once you’ve got all 5, stop by Deco Delights to get a complimentary Artist Palette Cookie as your completer prize! Click here to see the FULL LIST of participating items And that’s a look at the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! We’ll be making our way through the park and sharing all of the latest details with you, so keep in mind that this post will be UPDATED throughout the day. Check back for more info! 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! Are you planning to visit EPCOT for the Festival of the Arts? Tell us in the comments! The post Come With Us to Eat and See EVERYTHING at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever wonder how HORRIBLE crowds are on the opening day of an EPCOT Festival (or whether they’re that bad at all)? Well, we’ve got the answer… Festival of the Arts The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has officially begun for 2023 (and will last through February 20th). We’ve ventured to EPCOT on the Festival’s opening day to share FULL reviews of every single food booth, a look at the entertainment & merchandise, and MORE. But you won’t be experiencing this Festival alone, so let’s take a look at those opening day crowds. We made our way to EPCOT early this morning and let’s just say we weren’t the only ones hoping to get into the park as early as possible. Guests already at the entrance! Note that generally speaking, EPCOT Festivals can get busier as the day goes on. While some folks may not have wanted to get up early for the Festival fun, they may decide to join a bit later in the day. This can be particularly true after 2PM once Park Hopping is available for those who couldn’t score an EPCOT Park Pass to start their day. Look at all those people! Weekends can also be a really busy time at EPCOT Festivals, as locals and Annual Passholders may take that time to swing a quick trip to the parks without interrupting their work schedules. While crowds can impact your general experience, keep in mind that they can also lead to longer lines at the food booths, merchandise kiosks, and rides. Just check out the crowds inside Creations Shop first thing in the morning! It was PACKED in here. If you want to try and AVOID Festival crowds, consider visiting during the weekdays (ideally not on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) and no matter when you visit, consider getting there very early. If you can be at the food booths when they open (which is generally around 11AM), you could potentially knock out quite a few booths before the rest of the crowds have really arrived. Avoiding the Festival’s opening weekend and closing weekend can also help you skip some of the larger crowds! You’ll definitely want to pack your patient pants today. We’ll keep updating this post with more crowd photos throughout the day, so stay tuned! 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! Are you planning to visit soon for the Festival of the Arts? Tell us in the comments! The post A Word of WARNING About the First Day of the Festival of the Arts in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s the start of a new year, which means it’s time for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! The 2023 festival runs from January 13th through February 20th. We’ve already got the full menus for the food studios, seen the line-up for the Broadway concert series, and even checked out some of the booths that have started to pop up around EPCOT. So what’s left to do before the start of this year’s festival? We can’t wait to see what’s in store! Before the party officially begins on Friday (January 13th), we’re bringing you a SNEAK PEEK at some of the food, merchandise, and more that you’ll find at the 2023 festival! Come along with us to check it all out before your upcoming trip. We were invited to attend a media preview of the event, which put some of the new items for this year’s Festival of the Arts on display. We found out about another activity coming to the festival that we are SO excited about. The ORIGINAL pin boards from Journey into Imagination are on display and guests will be able to use them! These tables are the ones from 1983 when the ride opened, located in Imageworks on the 2nd floor (where the rainbow tunnel was). Pin board They will be in the Odyssey Pavilion so head over there if you want to check them out! There’s a lot to see and do in EPCOT for the Festival of the Arts, so be sure to check out our full guide and keep following the blog for full coverage on the first day of the event! Visiting the festival this year? Be sure to download our FREE printable list of all the menus before you go! 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 visiting the Festival of the Arts in EPCOT this year? Drop your questions about the event in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Get a SNEAK PEEK at the Food and Merchandise for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Never has a Disney popcorn bucket caused so much drama and scandal as the Figment popcorn bucket in EPCOT. We should have known how popular it would be based on the hype it got on social media once it was announced, but no one was prepared for the 6-hour-long wait times or eBay re-sales going for hundreds of dollars. Figment Popcorn Bucket The bucket was released at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts, and Disney has announced that it’ll return for this year’s festival as well (that festival begins on January 13th)! So how will Disney avoid the chaos of last year’s Figment bucket distribution? Don’t worry — this year, they’ve got a plan. When the Figment popcorn bucket was first released, the only way to get one was to wait in a multi-hour line at the Pop Eats! booth and hope that supplies lasted until it was your turn to purchase. The bucket was then re-released a couple of weeks later, and at that time it was available on Mobile Order so that guests wouldn’t be stuck waiting in long lines and could instead order one through the My Disney Experience app. This is better than that long line, right? This year, Disney has adjusted their plan and is going to use a virtual queue for the Figment popcorn bucket distribution. Disney frequently uses virtual queues for popular attractions (such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind) to prevent excessively long lines, but we don’t often see them used for merchandise drops (although this isn’t the first time it’s happened). Figment Popcorn Bucket Line So if you’re hoping to get your hands on one of these popcorn buckets, you’ll need to join the virtual queue on the My Disney Experience app. This will be the ONLY way to get a Figment bucket this year (they won’t be available for regular purchase or on Mobile Order). Figment says ‘hello!’ A Cast Member told us that you will NOT have to be in EPCOT in order to join the queue — you should be able to join the queue before you arrive at the park. Disney hasn’t yet announced what time the virtual queue will open each day, but we’ll be watching for that information to be released. Back of the bucket Once it’s your turn to buy a bucket, you’ll head to the new Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food, and Little Sparks of Magic food booth to get your Figgy souvenir. Figment’s Inspiration Station We’ll keep watching for more Disney news, and we’ll have FULL coverage of the first day of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the 2023 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 to buy a Figment popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments. The post Virtual Queue Announced for Figment Popcorn Bucket Distribution in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A major Disneyland refurbishment project has officially begun! Pacific Wharf Back in September 2022, Disney announced 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. Now, we have a HUGE update about this project! Disneyland officials released a statement saying that “work has started to bring San Fransokyo to life” (according to Scott Gustin on Twitter). Construction has officially begun on the reimagining of Pacific Wharf, and we can’t wait to see what the final result will look like! You can check out some concept art released by Disney here. ©Disney Disney is going to release more information about the project “at a later time,” but we already know a few details about this update. The lagoon at Pacific Wharf is being drained today (January 12th), to allow room for the work to begin. Baymax and San Fransokyo Concept Art San Fransokyo is the setting of Big Hero 6, “where East meets West, and technology meets tradition.” The land in California Adventure will have all-new shopping and dining experiences, including a Baymax meet-and-greet. Get ready to meet Baymax! The reimaging of Pacific Wharf was announced in September 2022 by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro. Pacific Wharf is currently home to a working replica of San Francisco’s Boudin Bakery as well as several eateries including the following: Pacific Wharf Cafe, Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop, The Lucky Fortune Cookery, Wine Country Trattoria, the Magic Key Terrace (A Magic Key Passholder-exclusive location), Mendocino Terrace, Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, and Rita’s Baja Blenders. Disney hasn’t announced yet which of those offerings might stick around after the refurbishment. ©Disney Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Check out the big park hopping CHANGE that’s happening soon at Disneyland. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to visit Disneyland this year? Let us know in the comments. The post Major UPDATE on the 'Big Hero 6' Land Coming to Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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About a week ago, Disney announced that a new 2023 Annual Passholder magnet was coming to Disney World, and now we have more details! ©Disney From the teaser picture, we guessed that the new magnet would be themed to Dumbo, and it turns out, we were right! Check out the magnet here and find out how you can get one in Disney World. The new Annual Passholder magnet features Dumbo the flying elephant! The magnet shows Dumbo peeking through a large pink logo of Walt Disney World, which has “annual passholder” written along the bottom. ©Disney To get the new magnet, you’ll need to visit Creations Shop in EPCOT (located in World Celebration). The magnets are available from January 18th through February 20th, while supplies last. Pick-up times are from 9AM to 9PM. Creations Shop Unlike previous magnet distributions in Disney World, this one will NOT have a virtual queue. You can just show up to claim your magnet right away! Remember to bring your Annual Pass card, a linked MagicBand, or a Disney MagicMobile pass along with a government-issued photo ID. Every passholder must be present in order to claim their magnet, and the magnets are limited to one per passholder. Annual Passholder Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn about Disney World’s Annual Passholder program. 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. Are you an Annual Passholder at Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Where To Get the NEW 2023 Annual Passholder Magnet in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a tumultuous few years for The Walt Disney Company, with 2022 coming in as one of the worst for Disney stock since 1974. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters From a global pandemic to disappointed shareholders and an ousting of Chapek as CEO, it’s no wonder Disney stock has fluctuated lately. We saw stock prices spike immediately following the announcement that Bob Iger had returned as CEO of Disney. Now, it looks like Disney stock prices have risen again. Soon after Bob Iger returned as CEO, we saw Disney stock prices jump. On the morning of November 21st, right after the Iger announcement was made — Disney stock was trading at $100+ in the pre-market, with an opening price of $100.10. But prices later dropped, with shares later closing at $85.78 — a nearly 50-year low. ©Reuters That has since changed, though, as Disney stock prices have now climbed above $100 for the first time since November 2022. When we checked , DIS was trading at $100.38 — an increase of 4.05%. ©Google The news comes shortly after Disney announced that Mark Parker would be taking over as Disney’s Chairman of the Board following Susan Arnold’s departure. Whether or not that announcement had an impact on Disney stock remains unclear, but Parker ©Disney History has shown that it’s not always smooth sailing for “boomerang CEOs” like Iger. A study published by MIT Sloan Management Review in 2020 showed that companies that brought a former CEO back have “significantly lower” stock performance than those that put someone new in the position. Iger has been tasked with re-evaluating “several of the recent strategic initiatives and corporate restructurings over the past two years, which could create some near-term uncertainty on direction of the company,” according to Bank of America analyst Jessica Ehrlich. Walt and Mickey Whether or not Iger and Parker are able to set the “strategic growth” of Disney and choose a successful successor is anyone’s guess. But, Disney stock prices might suffer the consequences or reap the benefits depending on what they’re able to accomplish. We’ll be sure to keep an eye on Disney stocks and changes at the Walt Disney Company. For more on Iger’s return as CEO, check out: Disney Announces “Organizational and Operating Changes” As a Result of Bob Iger’s Return “They Brought This on Themselves” — Governor DeSantis Responds to Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Comments on Florida Legal Battles Will Bob Iger Reverse Bob Chapek’s Decisions? Disney CEO Bob Iger Comments on Reedy Creek and & Don’t Say Gay Controversy CEO Bob Iger Comments on Disney Park Pass Reservation System Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. New Disney Chairman Will Lead a “Succession Planning Committee” for Iger’s Replacement Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney Stock Values RISE Following Huge Parks Announcements and Board Changes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to EPCOT! Welcome to EPCOT! The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is right around the corner, so there’s a lot going on in this park right now. We also learned recently that the huge Harmonious barges will be removed this year, and EPCOT Forever will return for a limited time. But that’s not all that’s happened recently, so here’s what’s new in EPCOT! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Pin Traders We spotted a new Happy Pooh Year Pin for $19.99. Happy Pooh Year Pin You can also grab a new Mickey Mega Figurine Set for $49.99. Mickey Mega Figurine Set There’s also a new Avatar Pin for $24.99. Avatar Pin There’s also an Oswald Gold Tassel 2023 Pin for $17.99 and an Oswald Red 2023 Pin for $19.99. Oswald Gold 2023 Pins We also spotted a new Snow White Pin for $17.99… Snow White Pin …and an Evil Queen Pin for $19.99. Evil Queen Pin There’s also a Mickey Hat for $24.99! Mickey Hat You can grab a new Mickey and Friends MagicBand+ for $44.99… Mickey and Friends MagicBand+ …as well as a 2023 MagicBand+ for $44.99 as well. 2023 MagicBand+ Let’s check out Creations Shop next! Creations Shop There’s more 2o23 merchandise over at the Creations Shop, like the 2023 Bottle for $22… 2023 Bottle …as well as new 2023 Shorts for $36.99. 2023 Shorts You can also grab the new Mickey and Friends Throw for $59.99. Mickey and Friends Throw Or you can grab the Princess Throw for $59.99. Princess Throw There’s also an Elsa Hat for $24.99… Elsa Hat …and a Princess Bottle for $14.99. Princess Bottle You can grab the Year of the Rabbit Spinning Dish for $44.99. Year of the Rabbit Spinning Dish There’s a new Morocco Pin for $14.99… Morocco Pin …and a new 2023 Pin Starter Kit for $34.99. 2023 Pin Starter Kit You can also grab the 2023 Pressed Penny Album for $14.99… 2023 Pressed Penny Album …the 2023 Magnet for $14.99… 2023 Magnet …and the 2023 Metal Keychain for $14.99 as well. 2023 Metal Keychain We also spotted a new 100th Anniversary Skirt for $29.99. 100th Anniversary Skirt A new Sully Plush can also be yours for $29.99. Sully Plush There are also new Little Mermaid Ears for $34.99… Little Mermaid Ears …a new Princess Heart Bag for $24.99… Princess Heart Bag …and an Aurora Bag for $29.99. Aurora Bag There’s also a new Rocket Raccoon Weighted Plush for $29.99. Rocket Raccoon Weighted Plush Or you can grab this Marvel Bottle for $24.99. Marvel Bottle The Marvel merchandise continues with the Spider-Man Youth Spirit Jersey for $54.99… Spider-Man Youth Spirit Jersey …and the Hulk Buster Action Figure for $49.99. Hulk Buster Action Figure Lastly, we spotted a Lunar New Year Youth Shirt. Lunar New Year Youth Shirt It costs $24.99. The Queen’s Table We spotted Queen Elizabeth Memorial Travel Sweets. Queen Elizabeth Memorial Travel Sweets You can get them for $7.99. Tea Caddy We also found a Tea Timer for $40! Tea Timer There are 3 different colors of sand in this timer. Volkskunst There’s a new Snow White Apple Ornament in a Decorative Box for $39.99… Snow White Apple Ornament in a Decorative Box …as well as a Snow White Designer Doll for $150. Snow White Designer Doll On to the next store! Disney Traders We found a new Spider-Man Polo. Spider-Man Polo You can grab one for $49.99. Plaza de Los Amigos We spotted two new Purses from Mexico, a Plain Purse for $39.99… Plain Purse …and a Decorated Purse for $44.99. Decorated Purse Be sure to take some time to explore this shop, which is designed to look like an outdoor festival. Art of Disney We spotted Toy Story… Toy Story D-Stage Figure …Alice in Wonderland… Alice D-Stage Figure …and Little Mermaid D-Stage Figures. Little Mermaid D-Stage Figure Each figure is $39.99. House of Good Fortune We spotted Easter Bunny Palm Pals in blue and tan. Easter Bunny Palm Pals The bunnies are $12.95 each! Mitsukoshi Here we spotted 2 Godzilla shirts, one in black… Black Godzilla Shirt …and one in white for $59.95 each… White Godzilla Shirt …as well as a Godzilla Throw for $39.95! Godzilla Throw And that’s everything new from EPCOT! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see when Harmonious will be ending in EPCOT! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How much of this EPCOT merchandise would you be tempted by? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: 45 Souvenirs You've Never Seen Before! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Since the New Year, we’ve had a LOT of updates not only across Disney World but specifically in Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle Just the past few days have held a ton of breaking news. From changes to resort parking and more additions to Genie+ to some MASSIVE ride updates, there are a lot of changes in store this year. Let’s take a look and see what’s been going on in Magic Kingdom recently! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Sleepy Hollow Refreshments A new Chilling Chamber Pop has arrived at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Liberty Square! This new treat features the Mayor from the Stretching Room in The Haunted Mansion. Chilling Chamber Pop featuring The Mayor We liked the chocolate cake inside, and the popping candy was a fun addition! You can get one for $5.49. Read our review of the new Chilling Chamber Pop here. Pinocchio Village Haus This spot, usually known for its flatbread pizzas, came out with a new fried dough treat! The new treats, called Malasadas, are bite-sized fried donuts. It’s inspired by a Portuguese dish, and Disney decided to make it a bit more tropical with the addition of a mango-coconut sauce and a white chocolate “Aloha” coin. Malasadas These weren’t exactly what we expected though! The texture was denser than your typical fried dough. If you think these sound right up your alley and you are eager to try something new, you can get a serving for $6.19. Click here to read our entire review of the Malasadas. Gaston’s Tavern We tried out the Minnie Dome Cake at Gaston’s Tavern! This very pretty treat has a cute polka dot pattern as well as Minnie’s iconic ears and bow. Following the Pluto Dome Cake, this was the last in a series featuring all of the Fab Five as dome cakes. So VERY Minnie! This is a pistachio cake with vanilla citrus mousse covered with a strawberry glaze, so it’s more of an adventurous dessert. There was also a secret layer of strawberry jam not mentioned in the description that we loved! This dome cake is $8.29. Click here to check out our review of the Minnie Dome Cake. Magic Kingdom Construction Updates TRON Lightcycle / Run Construction Update When the Walt Disney World Railroad re-opened we were able to see TRON construction from a whole different perspective! Here you can see how the train enters the tunnel that runs through the TRON site… Train tunnel through TRON …and then take a look inside the tunnel… The train tunnel inside TRON! …all the way out the other side and under the TRON canopy! We can see more of the track along with what looks like a walkway. Inside view of TRON from the train We were also able to snag a few pics from the PeopleMover to see how progress is coming along on the entrance to the ride! Lots to see! The attraction is really coming together and we can’t wait to see the finished result. Find out when TRON Lightcycle / Run will open in Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. This gift shop has changed a bit recently! The Space Mountain souvenir shop closed a while ago, and we’re seeing some of the updates take shape now. The sign at the top has been covered. Tomorrowland Light and Power This store is getting updates both on the outside facade and inside the shop. Disney hasn’t announced when it will reopen. Uptown Jewelry This store got a bit of a makeover in the form of new carpet! Loving the color! This new carpeting is in various shades of pink in a detailed pattern that fits the vibe of the store. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Sonny Eclipse (the alien DJ at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café) is still missing! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe We spoke to a Cast Member who said he’s been gone since September during the Halloween season. We hope he comes back soon! Magic Kingdom Attraction Updates After Hours Events Magic Kingdom After Hours events started back up on January 9th! We were there reporting as the fan-favrite event returned. Where did the people go? During these events, you can experience Magic Kingdom and other parks after dark with much smaller crowds and shorter wait times than usual. Tomorrowland After Hours Crowds (or lack thereof) It’s a great way to do the parks and fit in more attractions than you would be able to do during the day! THIS Is Why Magic Kingdom After Hours Are Worth the Money Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates The Emporium One sold-out item made its way back onto the shelves! The Jack Skellington Cuddleez has been restocked, and you can pick up your own for $39.99. Jack Skellington Cuddleez Another plush we found was this sweet Doug Big Foot Plush for $29.99. Doug Big Foot Plush Some of the characters from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever have made their way to Disney World! Agent Everett Ross … Everrett Ross Figure … fearless general Okoye … Okoye … and our new antagonist Namor have joined the line. Each figure is $24.99. Namor Along with these, we found a ton of new pins too! They have been released as part of the Disney100 merchandise line. First up, we have Grogu looking as cute as ever! Grogu Pin Next is Tinkerbell! Tinkerbell Pin We also saw Chewbacca striking a pose. Chewbacca Pin Nemo was there too, popping out of his anemone! Nemo Pin Woody also made an appearance! Woody Pin And Alice was there too in her blue dress. Alice Pin We also saw some princesses, including Mulan… Mulan Pin … Princess Tiana … Tiana Pin … Snow White … Snow White Pin … and Moana! Moana Pin This Miguel pin includes his famous guitar. Miguel Pin Of course it isn’t the 100th anniversary without the iconic Dumbo! Dumbo Pin And we can’t forget about Donald Duck! Donald Pin All of these pins are $14.99 at the Emporium. Another Disney100 item to arrive in Magic Kingdom is these Crocs! These classic clogs are in the same periwinkle shade we’ve seen across other 100th anniversary merch. They’re covered in classic characters like Mickey, Pluto, and Minnie all dressed up in their platinum outfits. Disney100 Crocs Each shoe comes with two charms: one of Mickey Mouse and the other of the 100th anniversary logo. You can get a pair for yourself for $64.99. How snazzy! The 50th anniversary is wrapping up this spring, and in anticipation, Disney has released some new 50th merch. We found this ornament for $24.99 in the Emporium. The front features the 50th logo on Cinderella Castle. 50th Anniversary Ornament The reverse features Mickey and Minnie, and both sides are covered with fireworks! Mickey and Minnie! Going even further back, Disney also released this keychain featuring the iconic 25th anniversary birthday cake-themed Cinderella Castle! You can snag this keychain for $14.99. Cake castle! Need something to carry your park finds? Check out this Mickey Mouse backpack! It has a fun knapsack shape and comes in this lavender color. Get one for your next trip for $49.99. Mickey Backpack While you’re at it, you can get this matching bag too! This small tote can be used to carry a few items, or you can use it as a lunch box. This Mickey and Friends Bag is available for $39.99. Mickey and Friends Bag If you’ve always wanted one of those Mickey soap dispensers, you can get this Disney100-themed dispenser for $19.99! Disney100 Soap Dispenser In the market for a new MagicBand+? We spotted two new designs — a Jasmine MagicBand+ and a new Donald Duck MagicBand+. The Jasmine band is $54.99 while the Donald design is $44.99. New MagicBands Okay, now how adorable is this Minnie Mouse onesie for your little ones? You can find this at the Emporium for $19.99. Minnie Mouse Onesie We also found a brand new ear headband! These Wakanda Forever ears are inspired by the nation of Talokan. This pair is $44.99. Wakanda Forever Ear Headband Looking for something to do in your hotel room to wind down in the evenings? Grab a deck of playing cards, like these Star Wars ones! This deck is $29.99. Star Wars Deck of Cards Check out this sweet Winnie the Pooh Tumbler, perfect for kids! It’s available for $14.99. Winnie the Pooh Tumbler Munchlings collectors, you need to head to the Emporium to grab one of the new Mystery boxes! Inside each box is one of seven plushes, featuring characters like Minnie Mouse, King Louie, Piglet, and others. Or, you might uncover a mystery character! Each box is $16.99 and contains one Munchling. A sneak peek at the Munchlings! We saw some more from the Main Attraction line featuring Mickey Mouse. The Jungle Cruise items are at the Emporium, including the Loungefly backpack for $85 ... Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction – Jungle Cruise Loungefly Backpack … the plush for the release for $34.99 ... Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction – Jungle Cruise Plush … the pin for $29.99 … Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction – Jungle Cruise Pin … and the collectible key for $29.99. Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction – Jungle Cruise Collectible Key. There’s a new Minnie Mouse Disney100 plush! Minnie Mouse Dinsey100 Plush As well as a cute Minnie mug for $19.99. Minnie Mouse Mug This sparkly gold Starbucks tumbler for the 50th was also released! It’s $49.99. Gold Disney Starbucks Tumbler Other 50th merch we found includes this coffee mug for $19.99 … 50th Coffee Mug … as well as this 50th Corkcicle for $44.99 … 50th Corckcicle … and this new 50th Loungefly Backpack for $85! 50th Loungefly Whew! That’s a lot of new merchandise! Frontier Trading Post We found some other pins over at the Frontier Trading Post. This Disney100 pin features none other than Stitch and is $14.99 like the others at the Emporium. Stitch Pin We also found some Avatar mystery pins for $17.99 if you want to surprise yourself! Avatar Mystery Pin Box This spot also had a Black Panther: Wakanda Forever patch to accessorize your bags with. It was available for $9.99. Wakanda Forever Patch On to the next store! Uptown Jewelers This posh spot has the brand-new Disney100 items from Pandora. Both the Oswald Dangle Charm and Snake Chain Bracelet are for sale here, and a Mickey jewelry box is included with purchase of both. The charm is available for $150 while the bracelet is $185. Pandora Disney100 Collection Another Pandora collection new to Uptown Jewelers is this Tinkerbell Collection. It includes a Disney Tinker Bell Clasp Moments Snake Chain Bracelet for $115.00 perfect for all of your charms. Disney Tinker Bell Clasp Moments Snake Chain Bracelet These are the charms included in the collection: first up we have the Disney Tinker Bell Celestial Night Dangle Charm for $70. Disney Tinker Bell Celestial Night Dangle Charm Next we have the Disney Tinker Bell Celestial Thimble Charm for $60. Disney Tinker Bell Celestial Thimble Charm Lastly, we have the Disney Tinker Bell & Captain Hook’s Pirate Ship Charm, also $60. Disney Tinker Bell & Captain Hook’s Pirate Ship Charm There’s also a ring for this collection! It’s called the Disney Tinker Bell Sparkling Ring, and it’s $70. Disney Tinker Bell Sparkling Ring Plus, if you buy the whole line you get the Tinkerbell Jewelry Box for free to hold all of your new jewelry! Tinkerbell Jewelry Box Uptown Jewelers carries more than just jewelry. They are home to other accessories, as well as designer brands like Dooney & Bourke. New bags! Their latest Valentine’s Day line has arrived in store! Each bag features the same white and red print featuring Daisy and Donald Duck. There’s the satchel bag for $298 … Dooney & Bourke Valentine’s Day Satchel … a crossbody for $248 … Dooney & Bourke Valentine’s Day Crossbody … and the tote bag for $268. Dooney & Bourke Valentine’s Day Tote Dooney also released a new Disney100 Satchel with an art deco print in platinum featuring classic characters. Dooney & Bourke Disne100 Satchel This satchel is $298. Hundred Acre Goods Heading over to Fantasyland, we saw this fun Mickey Light Spinner toy for $20, and the shop carries a Minnie Mouse version too. Mickey Light Spinner Toy We are loving this Loungefly wallet featuring Winnie the Pooh and his friends. You can get one for yourself for $50. Loungefly Wallet Can’t get enough Pooh Bear? Cover your little one in this sweet onesie for $24.99. Winnie the Pooh Onesie Now let’s go check out Sir Mickey’s. Sir Mickey’s For fans of Disney princesses, you can’t miss out on the Animator’s Collection Gift Set. Animator’s Collection Gift Set This pack can be brought home for $119.99. Star Traders Need a new sweatshirt? Grab this Walt Disney World one for $49.99. WDW Sweatshirt Those are all the current updates for Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World! ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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! 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There are a LOT of important dates to remember for Disney World in 2023. Disney World TRON Lightcycle Run is opening in the spring, with Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana opening later this year. EPCOT festivals will be returning too — and it can seem like just too much to keep up with. There is one important date we think you might want to remember — here’s why you might want to be in Disney World on January 22nd. It’s no secret that Disney World is going through some serious changes. New attractions, new restaurants, hotel renovations, and more are happening nearly everywhere you look. It’s a LOT. But, we’re here to remind you about a day you might want to mark down on your calendar as a day you may want to visit Disney World! Cinderella Castle January 22nd will be a historic day in Magic Kingdom. At the end of the day, when the park closes — so will Splash Mountain. But this time, it’ll be for good. Disney is closing the attraction to make way for a brand new ride called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Disney first announced this change in 2020, and we’ve been keeping up with the updates and all the details Disney has shared so far. Splash Mountain is being re-themed! Keep in mind that Splash Mountain in Disneyland will also be closing at some point in the future and will be transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and will reopen in late 2024. Disney has not, however, announced when Splash Mountain will be closing in Disneyland for this transformation. An update is set to be shared later. Splash Mountain Entrance Disney has shared that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will pick up the story of The Princess and the Frog “after the final kiss, and join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.” New Concept Art But, all this new information means that Splash Mountain will close. Disney shared that the ride’s last operating day will be January 22nd, it will then be CLOSED starting January 23rd. As far as we know, Disney hasn’t announced any sort of special fanfare to mark the occasion, but chances are there will be plenty of folks in the parks saying their goodbyes to Splash Mountain. If you want to make sure you experience Splash Mountain before it closes in Disney World forever, make sure you visit before January 22nd. Splash Mountain If you want to be part of history, head to Magic Kingdom on January 22nd so you can be there when the park closes along with Splash Mountain. We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more news about the retheme of Splash Mountain and the future of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World! Model of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the 2022 D23 Expo For more details on the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride, check out our posts below: Take a look at the clue we found that construction would begin soon See our page full of details about the ride Learn about the new friends coming to the ride Get full details about Tiana’s new look Get an INSIDE look at the ride Check out some of the art inspiring the ride Get another look at the colorful concept art for the ride Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Learn More About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 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. Will you be in Magic Kingdom on January 22nd? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You Might Want To Be in Disney World on January 22nd first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that Figment can draw a crowd. Did you get this bucket last time around? Is it any wonder why Disney keeps putting him on all kinds of merch? Last year we saw a Figment spork, found a Figment head crossbody bag, and watched as the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Figment Popcorn Bucket drew a line with a six-and-a-half-hour wait! Guess what — the bucket is coming back, folks! And we’re not the only ones sharing our excitement about this new development. Recently, Disney shared on TikTok that this fan-favorite popcorn bucket would be returning to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts. Is it just us, or are they channeling the old Rainbow Tunnel? SO cute! Rainbow Tunnel The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts returns TOMORROW, guys, so get ready if you’re hoping to score the popcorn bucket this time around. As always, we’ll be covering the festival on opening day, so stay tuned for all the info and updates! Click here to see everything we know about the 2023 festival booths and menus so far! 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 going to try to get this popcorn bucket this year? Let us know in the comments! The post The Figment Popcorn Bucket Hype Has Already BEGUN first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Don’t let Disney World FOOL you. Disney World We’re exposing some of our NEW favorite secrets, hacks, and killer tips for your next Disney vacation TODAY, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below about How to Outsmart Disney World in 2023. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 are your best tips for planning a Disney trip? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: How to Outsmart Disney World in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There have recently been some big shake-ups when it comes to Disney leadership, but one group is pushing for even more changes, and their claims have started a proxy fight with Disney’s Board of Directors. ©Disney The Trian Partners have nominated Nelson Peltz to be elected to Disney’s Board of Directors, but the current board does not endorse Peltz. So what exactly does Peltz want, and why doesn’t Disney want him on the Board? Let’s dig in. According to Business Wire, “Trian Partners L.P. and Trian Partners Parallel Fund I, L.P., wholly owned subsidiaries of Trian Fund Management, L.P., along with other entities affiliated with Nelson Peltz (collectively, the “Trian Group”), have nominated Nelson Peltz for election as director at the Annual Meeting in opposition to the nominees recommended by the Board, and brought a proposal to amend Disney’s Bylaws.” ©Trian Partners In response, the Disney Board stated that they do NOT endorse the Peltz and “recommends that shareholders not support” him either and “instead vote FOR all the Company’s nominees.” Who Is Nelson Peltz? Peltz and the Trian Partners group have long been interested in The Walt Disney Company and have commented on many of the company’s decisions. Peltz has met with Disney executives and Board members several times (CNBC). According to CNBC, “The activist firm said it owns about 9.4 million shares valued at approximately $900 million, which it first accumulated a few months ago.” ©CNBC Peltz was reportedly opposed to the return of Bob Iger as the company’s CEO. What Do Peltz and the Trian Partners Want? So why does Peltz want a seat on the Board? The Trian group has commented that they believe Disney “lost its way, resulting in a rapid deterioration in its financial performance.” Peltz’s main complaints about the company revolve around Disney’s decision to acquire Fox back in 2019 and “poor corporate governance.” Disney acquired Fox in 2019, paying about $71 billion for the acquisition. According to Peltz, “Fox hurt this company. Fox took the dividend away. Fox turned what was once a pristine balance sheet into a mess.” ©Reuters Another area where Disney struggles is streaming, and the Trian group pointed out that the company’s strategy has resulted in problems with profitability, despite the fact that Disney is “reaching similar revenues as Netflix and having a significant IP advantage.” The firm accused Disney of “overearning at its theme parks to subsidize streaming losses,” which it calls a “lack of cost discipline.” Peltz has stated that Disney needs to make a decision: they should get out of streaming entirely or buy all of Hulu. Peltz stated, “They must buy Hulu, that unfortunately means the company will have a debt load going forward for several years.” Disney owns two-thirds of Hulu already, and to own the entirety of the streaming service they would have to buy the remaining third from Comcast. ©Hulu The Trian group stated that Disney has lately experienced “poor corporate governance,” which resulted in “failed succession planning” and “over-the-top compensation practices.” Despite the fact that Peltz reportedly opposed the return of Bob Iger as the company’s CEO, the Trian group has said that they “don’t want to replace Iger, but rather work with him to ensure a successful CEO transition within the next two years.” That issue of succession is one of the most pressing issues the Board is facing right now. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images Peltz reportedly said that another reason he’d like to be on the board is “so he can get access to internal numbers and tell other members if they’re missing out on opportunities.” He said, “I don’t need to overwhelm [the Board]. I don’t need more than one person on the board.” In short, Peltz has seen several areas where he thinks Disney could improve, and he wants a say in Disney’s decision-making moving forward. How Is Disney Responding? Disney isn’t supportive of Peltz joining the Board of Directors and has urged shareholders to vote for the Board’s current nominees instead. The Board also announced on Wednesday that Mark Parker would become the new Chairman of the Board following Susan Arnold’s exit after the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Parker will also lead a committee that is focused on finding a successor for Bob Iger once the CEO leaves. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters According to CNBC, some “people close to Disney” have said that Disney has previously offered Peltz the opportunity to “enter into an information-sharing pact under a nondisclosure agreement” and to meet with Disney executives and the board regularly. Peltz was not offered the ability to sit in on the board meetings, though. So it’s clear that Disney finds Peltz’s contributions valuable, but the Board does not seem to want him to have voting privileges. ©The New York Times Disney has also defended its recent financial decisions, stating that the company “has had a long-term track record of financial and creative success” and has “built on the ability to leverage its rich intellectual property and unparalleled storytelling across its many businesses, from theatrical, streaming, and linear broadcast to parks and resorts.” Disney hasn’t announced when the next meeting of shareholders will take place, but we’ll watch for more updates on this developing situation. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn 4 important secrets about the Iger-Chapek conflict. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Activist Group Believes Disney Has "Lost Its Way" and Pushes for Board Changes first appeared on the disney food blog. 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One of the things that makes dining at Disney parks unique is their character dining experiences. It’s always a treat to talk to Princess Tiana! Whether it be classic characters like Mickey Mouse or our favorite princesses, there’s nothing quite like getting to meet the characters you love while enjoying a tasty meal! There’s a new Princess and the Frog-themed restaurant coming to Disneyland soon — so is this spot going to be a character dining experience too? Today, Disney announced that Tiana’s Palace, a new Disneyland restaurant, will be opening later this year. When the restaurant was first announced we wondered whether the famous princess would be greeting the customers at her establishment! Along with a location and timeline, Disney also has given us some information regarding any potential character dining at the restaurant. ©Disney The new restaurant on Orleans Street will be serving up loads of delicious dishes, but at the moment it will be our usual friendly Cast Members taking care of us — Disney announced that Tiana’s Palace will not be a character dining location. It will be a quick service restaurant rather than a sit-down spot, so Tiana won’t be inside the restaurant. ©Disney However, you may still have the opportunity to meet Tiana in New Orleans Square from time to time! If you’re visiting after the restaurant opens, be sure to keep an eye out for the princess in the square. New Orleans Square We are excited to learn more about this location, and will bring you updates! Find out when French Market Restaurant will CLOSE to make way for Tiana’s Palace. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Comment below what you think about Tiana’s Palace! The post Can You Meet Princess Tiana at Her NEW Restaurant in Disneyland? 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. A new limited-edition Loungefly has just dropped, and Toy Story fans will want to grab it before it sells out! ©Loungefly This new bag could take you … To Infinity and Beyond (sorry, but you knew we weren’t gonna be able to resist that one!)! This Pizza Planet Loungefly Crossbody Bag and Buzz Lightyear Diamond Funko Pop! bundle launched online on Jan. 12th, and is a limited edition with Funko’s 3,000-piece Limited Edition and Diamond Collection sticker on the box. It is priced at $105. ©Loungefly The Claw! The Claw! Inside, the bag is lined with Toy Story Aliens and Buzz Lightyear! ©Loungefly | Check out the cute lining! This Loungefly bag and Funko Pop! figure bundle is likely to sell out, and because it’s an exclusive, you’re not going to find it in the parks! Click here to order the Toy Story EXCLUSIVE Loungefly and Funko Pop Bundle! Are you headed to Disney World this year? We just dropped our own exclusives — these 2023 Vacation graphic tees! Grab our family matching shirts before your 2023 trip! They are available in sizes for adults, kids, toddlers — and even as a baby onesie! Click here to shop our 2023 Vacation T-shirts! Keep following DFB for the latest Disney merch news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite Loungefly? Tell us about it below! The post Run! An EXCLUSIVE Toy Story Loungefly Just Dropped Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Of all the resorts at Disney World, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of the most unique! Animal Kingdom Lodge How often do you get to say you woke up to the view of a savanna full of African animals? The theming of this resort is unlike any other and it completely immerses you — you almost forget you’re in Central Florida! But what about when it comes to the food? Deciding where to eat can already be a stressful task, especially when there are a lot of restaurants at hotels like Animal Kingdom Lodge. That’s why we’ve put together a complete guide to eating at this resort! In this post, we’ll be giving you a quick overview of EVERY restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the best eats at each one, and anything else you need to know before dining there. If you want more details on each restaurant, click their names below so you can be taken to the page for each restaurant. By clicking there, you can see more information and our reviews from that particular spot. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge There are two sections of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House and Kidani Village. There is a bus that runs between the two resort areas so you can dine at either one! You’ll also find parking at both sections. There are more restaurants located in Jambo House, so we’ll start by going through those spots! Boma — Flavors of Africa If you’ve heard anything about iconic Disney World buffets, then you’ve probably heard the name “Boma” before. This is a GREAT restaurant to try if you want to try something out of your comfort zone but feel like you have a safety net since it serves African-inspired food and classic American dishes! Boma Both breakfast and dinner are served buffet-style, so let’s take a look at what the breakfast menu has to offer. On the buffet line, you’ll find fresh fruit, African pastries, omelets, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, carved ham, breakfast potatoes, cereal, oatmeal, scrambled eggs and bobotie—a type of quiche. Breakfast Buffet The standouts here are the African-inspired eats. We love the Carved Ham here and we recommend trying it with the spicy mustard! There are also creamy Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Tomato, and Feta that are a must-have every time we visit. The Coconut Oatmeal takes oatmeal to the NEXT. LEVEL. We never thought we’d be going back for seconds for oatmeal at a big breakfast buffet like this, but it’s seriously that good. Read our latest review of Boma breakfast here! Coconut Oatmeal Over on the dinner buffet, you’ll find things like mealie pap, curry salmon, fire-grilled meats, African soups, hummus and pita, African salads, and Animal Kingdom Lodge’s famous Zebra Domes. Who says you can’t have dessert first? Before we talk about the savory items we MUST talk about the Zebra Domes. These are made with Amarula Cream Liquor mousse surrounded by a layer of white chocolate, which is drizzled with chocolate and chocolate shavings. They are so worth the hype in our opinion, but you’ll have to try them for yourself! We’ve also got a recipe if you want to make them at home. Zebra Domes Okay, okay, you should try at least a few other things besides Zebra Domes while at Boma including the African Carved Strip Loin! This is a stand out as it is carved fresh in front of you by a Cast Member and it’s one of the best steaks you can grab in Disney World without going to a super expensive signature restaurant. Another must-try is the peanut rice with coconut, soy sauce, and ginger — we kept going back for more! Peanut Rice was a highlight! Buffet food can be pretty “meh” sometimes, but you won’t have to worry about compromising the quality of food here. The buffet food is delicious at both breakfast and dinner, so be sure to snag a reservation as soon as possible if you choose to dine here. They fill up very fast! See the latest review of dinner at Boma here! Jiko — The Cooking Place Jiko is another sit down restaurant but with classic table service instead of a buffet. It is one of the most romantic and delicious restaurants in all of Disney World and it’s a fantastic spot for a celebration like a birthday or anniversary. Jiko Jiko only serves dinner, so you won’t be able to grab lunch here, and because the hours are minimal, Jiko can be a hard reservation to get. On the menu, you’ll find gourmet African cuisine, and there are vegan, vegetarian and meat-based dishes that change seasonally. Jiko The menu items here are not cheap, so it’s important to choose a delicious dish when dining here (but really, it’s hard to go wrong with this menu!). If you want to try a menu item that’s worth the risk, we recommend the Braised Wild Boar Tenderloin as an appetizer. At one of our latest visits, this ended up being one of our favorite eats of the night! There are some interesting textures but it all works together well. That meat looks INCREDIBLE For an entree, we really love the Oak Grilled Filet Mignon! It has a fabulous smoky flavor and it is excellent paired with the mac and cheese on the side. We don’t have a single bad thing to say about it! For a dessert, we actually recommend grabbing the Zebratini cocktail made with Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur, Amarula Liqueur, and a shot of Espresso, served in a Chocolate Zebra-striped Martini Glass. It tastes like a chocolate martini and it’s a fun way to end the meal! This one was fun, too! This restaurant is NOT for the picky eaters in your group, but it truly is a one-of-a-kind restaurant experience. It’s a great excuse to try something new! REVIEW: It Takes an ADVENTUROUS Eater to Try This Disney World Restaurant! Are You Up for It? The Mara Every great Disney World hotel has a good quick service location, and at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, that would be The Mara! Just like Boma, this spot can please both adventurous and picky eaters since there are American and African-inspired eats on the menu. The Mara The Mara is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so let’s take a look at the breakfast menu. A stand-out on the list of breakfast items is the French Toast Bread Pudding. If you want a little something sweet in the morning, we totally recommend this dish! French Toast Bread Pudding The lunch and dinner menu are the same here, and there’s something to feed everyone after a long day in the parks. The Marinated Sun-dried Tomato and Herbed Ricotta Flatbread has a delicious mix of flavors and it’s easy to share! Chermoula-spiced Shrimp Bowl is for anyone looking for a lighter option. YUM! Don’t forget — this spot has Mobile Order so you can order everything you want from your phone! We recommend grabbing food here, bringing back to your room, and enjoying it on the balcony (if you have one) and taking in the view. Check out the latest review of The Mara here! Victoria Falls Lounge If you’re in the mood to lounge around the resort, then you’ll want to head to Victoria Falls Lounge. You’ll have a view overlooking Boma and it’s a fun place to grab a drink while waiting on a table at Boma or Jiko. Along with drinks, there are some unique appetizers on the menu. Victoria Falls Lounge To eat, you’ll find things like a Goat Cheese Dip and a Braai Burger with Seasoned Fries. We tried a drink here called the Flame Lily which is made with Cruxland Gin, Campari, Van De Hum Tangerine Liqueur, and Lemon Juice served with a souvenir Lotus Glow Cube. It’s a fun drink, especially with the glow cube! Flame Lily Cocktail The lounge is usually only open in the evenings, but we highly recommend it for adults looking for an alcoholic beverage at the hotel. It has a relaxing atmosphere where you can wind down for the night! Learn all about this lounge! Uzima Springs Pool Bar When you go to a hotel, you may think a pool bar is not worth your time, but the Uzima Springs Pool Bar has some tasty snacks and drinks! Uzima Springs Pool Bar The Safari Mudslide is an exceptional option here and it is made with Amarula Cream Liquor, Kahlúa Liquor, Snow Leopard Vodka, blended with Vanilla Ice Cream. It’s basically a boozy milkshake — what’s not to like? Plus, you can’t even taste the alcohol in it. For something more refreshing, we liked the Lava Smoothie. This is a non-alcoholic drink, so anyone can try it! It’s a dessert! Whether you’re having a pool day or just exploring the resort, you can stop here to quench your thirst. Or if you’ve had enough Zebra Domes for the day, grab another dessert in the form of a Safari Mudslide! Read the newest review of Uzima Springs Pool Bar Sanaa Over at the Kidani Village area of the resort, you’ll find the hidden gem that is Sanaa! This is the only table service dining location in Kidani Village, but once you eat here you’ll see why this area doesn’t need another one. One of the best parts of the restaurant is the view from the savanna — it’s not every day that you get a meal with that kind of view! Sanaa Sanaa means “work of art” in Swahili and we can confirm the meals here match that meaning. The cuisine is a fusion of African and Indian flavors, so it’s another spot to try something new! You’ll be able to grab both lunch and dinner here — both menus are the same except that there is a Pork Shank exclusive to the dinner menu. Pork Shank The restaurant is famous for its Indian-style Bread Service so if you haven’t already tried it, we HIGHLY recommend you do so! We also really loved the Lamb Kefta on our last visit — it’s a bright and flavorful dish that has a slight kick. For a lighter and healthier entree option, the Zanzibari Vegetable Curry is a stand-out. It’s not only allergy-friendly, but it’s delicious and full of flavor! Bread and sauces — you could seriously make a meal out of just this Sanaa is worth the trek to Kidani Village for many reasons. The ambience is peaceful and gorgeous, we haven’t met a food item we didn’t like here, and it’s an experience that you won’t get at other Disney World hotels. Our review of Sanaa is right here! Sanaa Lounge Want to grab a drink before or after a dinner at Sanaa? Then you’ll want to check out the Sanaa Lounge! This is a small, intimate space that serves small plates and drinks. The best part? You can order that famous Sanaa bread service without a Sanaa reservation! Sanaa Lounge The Potato and Pea Samosas are another good snack option. We especially enjoyed the Mango Chutney on the side! As far as drinks go, the Bain’s Old Fashioned is made with Bain’s Barrel-Aged African Whiskey, making it a pretty unique drink in Disney World! Bain’s Old Fashioned at Sanaa Lounge This isn’t necessarily a spot to go out of your way for, but if you’re dining at Sanaa or staying at a hotel room in Kidani Village, then it’s not a bad place to visit! Also, if you just want to bread service from Sanaa instead of paying for a whole meal there, just head to the lounge. Want to find out more about Sanaa Lounge? Click here! Maji Pool Bar Kidani Village also has its own food and drink spot by the pool called Maji Pool Bar. The food changes out from time to time, but we’ve been impressed by the eats here recently! Maji Pool Bar The Spiced Pork Nachos are the perfect poolside snack with spiced pork, beans, herbed crema, and kachumbari on top of a bed of tortilla chips. This packs a punch when it comes to flavor and the pork was not dry at all. It is a bit spicy, so don’t say we didn’t warn you! Look at Those Nachos! The drinks are pretty standard pool bar drinks, but they can hit the spot on a hot Florida day. See the latest review of Maji Pool Bar And there you have it! There are quite a few restaurant options at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and it is definitely a hotel that is home to some of the most unique food in Disney World. If you’re looking to try something new for a special occasion, you’re looking for quick eats, or wanting to relax in a lounge, Animal Kingdom Lodge has an option for you! To find out if staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is worth it, watch our DFB video below! With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. DFB Guide to Disney World Dining 2023 We have reviews, pictures and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! 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Besides accommodations and park tickets, one of the most expensive parts of a trip to Disney World can be the flights. Southwest Plane If you’re planning a 2023 trip to the Orlando parks and want to save some major cash on transportation, be sure to check out a new DISCOUNT just announced by Southwest Airlines! Southwest Airlines has announced a new deal offering airfares as low as $49 one-way! Their seasonal fare sale begins on January 12th, 2023, and applies to travel dates from January 31st to May 17th, 2023. You can also take advantage of their flexible policies including waived baggage fees, no change or cancellation fees, and flight credits that don’t expire. ©Reuters We checked flights to Orlando and saw $89 one-way flights from New York in the coming months, $159 from Phoenix, and even a flight for $45 from Austin! Keep in mind that you’ll need to pay for your return ticket as well — the deal only covers one-way tickets. ©Southwest Airlines You will need to book your tickets at least 21 days in advance. Fares are nonrefundable, but if you don’t use the ticket, you can apply the cost toward future travel on Southwest Airlines as long as the reservations are canceled at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. While Southwest did have a fair bit of scandal last month, they seem to be back on schedule, and they could be a good choice for your next trip to Disney. For more travel tips and updates, stay tuned to our site! This Secret App Can Help You Save Big on Flights Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Comment below your favorite airline to fly to Disney World! The post Get Southwest Flights to Disney World for UNDER Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article