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Have you ever wanted to eat at Princess Tiana’s famous restaurant from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog? Mickey Beignets We thought this would remain a dream, but Disney is making it possible with the NEW Tiana’s Palace restaurant, coming to Disneyland this year! To make way for the new restaurant, two existing spots will be CLOSING soon. This new restaurant will of course be located on Orleans Street in Disneyland Park. Unfortunately, this means it will need to take over the location of another restaurant. Disney just announced that the French Market Restaurant is closing to make way for the new dining location. The Mint Julep Bar is located in the outdoor patio seating area of the neighboring French Market Restaurant. The French Market Restaurant as well as the Mint Julep Bar will be closed beginning February 17th, 2023. Tiana’s Palace will open later in 2023, replacing the French Market Restaurant. The Mint Julep Bar will reopen when Tiana’s Palace opens, bringing with it its famous drinks and Mickey Beignets! The concept art looks similar to the restaurant shown in the film! © Disney If you are a fan of the French Market Restaurant or are hoping to grab some mint juleps or beignets, your last day to enjoy them will be on February 16th, 2023. After that, the location will close as Disney begins construction on the new restaurant. For more Disney updates, stay tuned to our site! Click here to read our most recent review of the French Market Restaurant! 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 of this change! The post CLOSING DATE Announced for French Market Restaurant to Make Way for Tiana's Palace in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There’s a NEW restaurant coming to Disneyland, and it’ll be themed to Disney’s Princess and the Frog! ©Disney Disney is re-theming the Splash Mountain attraction at both Disneyland and Disney World to give it a Princess and the Frog theme, and Disneyland is also getting a new restaurant to match the updated ride. Tiana’s Palace will be taking the place of the French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square in Disneyland, and now we have an opening TIMELINE for this spot! Disney announced that Tiana’s Palace will open sometime later this year. Before 2023 is over, we’ll be able to dine at the newly themed restaurant. Disney said that the menu will “expand on many of the current favorites served in the location, explore seasonal flavors, and, of course, offer some New Orleans classics.” ©Disney French Market Restaurant and the attached Mint Julep Bar will be closed for the refurbishment starting on February 17th, 2023. Tiana’s Palace will open later this year, and the Mint Julep Bar will reopen along with it, bringing back the famous Mickey beignets. Maple Beignets with Maple-Bacon Dipping Sauce In the announcement, Disney said, “Just as Tiana transformed an old sugar mill into her dream restaurant in the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, The Princess and the Frog, soon the French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park will be reimagined into Tiana’s Palace!” Inside French Market Restaurant Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (the re-themed Splash Mountain ride) will open sometime in 2024 in both Disneyland and Disney World. Eudora’s Chic Boutique (a Princess and the Frog gift shop) is already open in Disneyland. Model of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the 2022 D23 Expo Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn more about the new restaurant! 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 What dishes are you hoping will come to this restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post OPENING TIMELINE Announced for Tiana's Palace Restaurant in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are SO many exciting things coming to the Disney parks in 2023. Sleeping Beauty Castle New nighttime shows will premiere at both Disney World and Disneyland, the thrilling new TRON coaster at Magic Kingdom will finally open, and we just got some exciting new details about a NEW restaurant coming to Disneyland later this year! At the 2022 D23 Expo, Disney announced that a NEW restaurant themed after The Princess and the Frog would be coming to Disneyland — and now we have some more exciting details! Tiana’s Palace will open in New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park later this year! ©Disney It will be the newest restaurant on Orleans Street, with “peach-colored walls and fancy green wrought-iron balconies” where guests can “find elegant fixtures and appointments reminiscent of Tiana’s life and friendships.” Disney shared that Tiana’s Palace will have “pizzazz and flair” with flavors inspired by Tiana’s friends and adventures in New Orleans in this quick-service restaurant. The menu will feature an expansion on the current favorites served at this location, in addition to exploring seasonal flavors and offering New Orleans classics. And, although it’s not a character dining location, you might still spot Tiana out and about in New Orleans Square from time to time. ©Disney | Tiana’s Palace Coming to Disneyland Park Later this Year Just as Tiana transformed an old sugar mill into her dream restaurant in the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “The Princess and the Frog,” soon, the French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., will be reimagined into Tiana’s Palace. Within its peach-colored walls and fancy wrought-iron balconies, you’ll find elegant fixtures and appointments reminiscent of Tiana’s life and friendships. The new Tiana’s Palace will have much of the same pinch of pizzazz and flair as the restaurant from the film. The menu will feature authentic New Orleans flavors inspired by Tiana’s friends and adventures in this quick-service style restaurant. While Tiana’s Palace is not a character dining location, guests may find Tiana in New Orleans Square. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) Disney Imagineers partnered with Disney Animation artists from The Princess and the Frog “to bring this story to life at Disneyland Park.” The film designers were actually inspired by the exterior of the original French Market in New Orleans Square when Tiana’s Palace was designed for the movie! French Market Disney shared that in order for this work to begin, French Market Restaurant (and Mint Julep Bar) will be closed beginning on February 17th, 2023, and will reopen as Tiana’s Palace later this year. But don’t worry — the Mint Julep Bar will reopen and serve its famous mint juleps and Mickey beignets later this year too! YUM We’ll keep an eye out for more details — so stay tuned to DFB! Learn About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Coming to Disneyland in 2024 Here Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be dining at Tiana’s Palace? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS and Menu Details Released for Tiana’s Palace Restaurant Coming to Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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French Market Restaurant at Disneyland will be reimagined into Tiana’s Palace, the newest restaurant on Orleans Street, later this year! Tiana’s Palace will offer authentic New Orleans flavors inspired by Tiana’s friends and adventures.View the full article

Attention Southern California residents: We’ve got big news! Disneyland Monorail Disneyland has released a lot of big news recently, actually. We just saw the Lunar New Year menus for the upcoming festival in Disneyland, and all Disneyland guests will have free PhotoPass downloads in the park because of Disney’s 100th anniversary celebrations. If you’re a Southern California local and want to visit the parks soon, make sure you take advantage of a new deal that Disney just announced! For a limited time, SoCal residents can now purchase a 3-day weekday ticket for just $73 a day (a total of $219)! Disneyland If you use this promotion, you can visit one park per day (so no park hopping) and can visit any time between January 2nd through May 25th, 2023. You must have a Park Pass Reservation for the park you’d like to visit, and you can book your tickets and reservations online or by calling (844) 483-1601. Sleeping Beauty Castle If you’re looking for a Magic Key Pass to make your visits even more frequent, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for when they’re released — Disney has promised that they’ll be available from time to time throughout 2023! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news! See the 15 massive news bombs Disney dropped recently! 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 take advantage of this new deal? Tell us in the comments! The post Do You Qualify for a MAJOR Disneyland DISCOUNT? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has experienced SEVERAL major changes (and several major price increases) recently. And we’ve been burning the midnight oil figuring out how to help YOU not get burned. Visiting Disney World in 2023? We’ve got some NEW ways to save on your trip. We’re gonna talk about some NEW ways to save big bucks in 2023 – by skipping some things you shouldn’t splurge on. Whether it’s a few bucks more or a few HUNDRED bucks more — Disney likes to throw potential extra expenses your way to tack onto your already-pricey vacation bill. And, depending on you and the group you’re traveling with, these “extras” might not do you much good in the long run. Now, these additional costs that COULD be worth it… but could also become an unnecessary splurge you wish you wouldn’t have invested in. So we advise thinking them through before you pull out your debit card or scan your Magic Band! Preferred Parking Preferred Parking at each of the Disney parks is $45-$50 per day — just for the ability to park closer to the front gate. And that COULD be worth it if you wanna make sure you’re not parked WAY out in the boonies when you arrive later in the day. But, oftentimes, you’ll still be able to park fairly close to the front if you get up and around for those Early Theme Park Hours (which allow ALL resort guests to enter any of the parks on any day 30 minutes before they open for the rest of the public). Do you really need to pay for preferred parking? Even if you arrive by rope drop, you should be able to snag a parking spot closer to the gate, rather than further back. Unless you REALLY don’t wanna risk parking further out, you can skip this extra expense. (Not to mention — even if you DO get preferred parking at Magic Kingdom, you’re still gonna have to take a ferry, monorail, or bus over from the Transportation and Ticket Center and up to the front gate of the park.) FREE Overnight Hotel Parking Returning to Disney World Deluxe Resorts Deluxe Resorts can be a major unneeded extra expense if you only plan on using your hotel room to sleep in and… really nothing else. Sure, the Grand Floridian is SWANKY, but do you NEED to stay there? Deluxe resorts have a lot of different amenities, recreational activities, and dining options — not to mention, some swanky rooms — but if all your energy is gonna be focused strictly on your park visit and not your resort visit, then staying at a value resort can help cut the price of your stay each night by HUNDREDS of dollars. Ranking Disney World’s Value Hotels Park Hoppers Park Hoppers give you the ability to explore multiple parks in a single day, but ONLY after 2PM rolls around. Before 2PM, you can only explore the park you’ve made park pass reservations for. You can take the monorail to Park Hop from Magic Kingdom to EPCOT. If you’ve got the time to thoroughly explore each park during your vacation, then you can get the standard single day tickets and save yourself the extra $65-$85 per ticket. But if your trip is gonna be shorter (maybe even a weekend excursion), then park hoppers can help you cover a lot of ground in a smaller time frame. 23 Tips That Make Your Disney World Trip Easier MagicBand+ If you’re looking to use the new features of the MagicBand+ (ie: the lights and haptic vibrations that are triggered by the nighttime spectaculars, golden character statues, and Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Bounty Hunter game), then — by all means — make that $36-$46 investment. Snow White MagicBand+ But if you’re just looking for a MagicBand that’ll hold all of your reservation information, the OG MagicBands are still capable of doing that. You can also hold all of that reservation information for FREE on your My Disney Experience App — if you wanna skip the MagicBand/MagicBand+ purchase entirely. The Important Secret About Your MagicBand+ Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Letting your kiddo get an official Disney Princess/Prince makeover can be a really cute experience! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique But if you know they’re gonna hate having their hair messed with for an extended amount of time, or they’re gonna want out of that new outfit just as soon as they get into it (because those little costumes can be HOT to wear around the parks all day!), then paying that $100-$230 price could wind up being a rather frustrating investment. Best Disney World Rides for Toddlers Buffets Buffets are great for folks who are super hungry and plan on making the most out of this prix-fixe price — meaning they’re READY to fill up their plates MULTIPLE times to get their money’s worth. Buffet at the Crystal Palace However, if you’re someone who’d rather eat several smaller meals throughout the day — rather than eat one LARGE meal to keep you satisfied for a good long while — then it’s best to skip the buffet and focus on the quick service restaurants and snack kiosks around the parks instead. The ULTIMATE Buffet Hack You Must Try in Disney World Memory Maker When you purchase Memory Maker for your Disney World trip, you’ll be able to keep ALL the PhotoPass pictures you take around the parks. (Including the candid ones on the rides that we’re never EVER prepared for, even though we know EXACTLY where the picture’s gonna be taken.) On-ride Photo for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Disney tries to pitch you this “really great deal” by telling you to add this Memory Maker option BEFORE your trip to save an extra $30 on your purchase. But even with that $30 savings, you’re STILL gonna wind up paying $169 for this add-on. And let’s be real here — how many of us really want every single one of those PhotoPass pictures to have and to hold, forever and ever, amen? ©Disney You don’t HAVE to pay for Memory Maker before your Disney World vacation to take PhotoPass pictures around the parks. Instead, you can opt to skip the Memory Maker entirely and just pay for the pictures you want AFTER your trip in an a la carte fashion. Two 4X6 prints will cost you $18.95 — while one 5X7 print will cost $20.95. Photo Pass photographers will take pics with your device if you ask them! That means, technically, you could still purchase up to 8 different 5X7 PhotoPass Pictures before you start to break even with the Memory Maker package. BUT if you wanna skip the added prices entirely, you can always just… well… use your own devices! You can even ask PhotoPass cast members to take a picture of your group with your personal phone, and they’ll happily oblige — free of charge! Genie+ Adds FREE PhotoPass Downloads in Disney World OK, ready for a rather SHOCKING savings tip? (No, seriously, this one’s gonna BLOW YOUR MIND.) Consider Cheating on the Disney Resorts GASP! Are we KIDDING here? How SCANDALOUS! Nope. Not kidding. Although Disney World does have its value resorts, even a stay at Disney’s All-Star Sports can wind up costing you up to $200 per night during those busier seasons. So you may wanna check in on those Good Neighbor Hotels (that partner with Disney but aren’t owned by Disney). Or, in an even MORE scandalous turn of events, you may just wanna flat-out check on other reliable hotels within the Orlando area, Good Neighbor or not. ©Drury Plaza Hotel So what’s one of the best ways you can save money by NOT staying directly in a Disney World Resort? Sign up for (you guessed it) REWARDS! There are SO many different (and reliable) loyalty programs that can help you save money while traveling. And I don’t mean just traveling to Disney World, but traveling ANYWHERE. You just have to find out what works best for YOU (and read up on all the details of what’s being offered to make sure it lines up with what you expect). The Hotel Points System Tricks You’re Not Using, But Should Be That’s our list of some pretty easy ways to save money on your Disney World trip in 2023! Our BEST tip for sticking with your budget at Disney World will forever be to plan ahead – especially for dining! When you buy our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World, you’ll get immediate access to our downloadable worksheets for planning your trip, as well as sample one-day dining itineraries! And as a DFB reader, you’re entitled to a discount! Use code WDW2023 for 25% off your purchase. Check out our DFB Guide to plan your next trip! We’ve got lots more planning advice on the blog, too! Check out these posts: Nasty Travel Problems You’re Not Prepared For in 2023 Why You Should Be Careful Staying at These Disney World Hotels in 2023 DFB Video: The BEST Times To Go To Disney World in 2023 51 Free Things To Do in Disney World in 2023 Keep following Disney Food Blog for the BEST vacation planning advice! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How do you save on your Disney World vacations? Share your tips in the comments! The post New Ways to SAVE at Disney World in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

!n February and March 2023, New Orleans will be home to the Disney Magic! Check out all the reasons why the Big Easy just might be the place to go!View the full article

Things are changing at Disney World in a big way. ©Spectrum News 13 We’ve already seen updated rules announced for Annual Passholders when it comes to Park Passes, changes made to hotel parking fees, and even Genie+ adjustments. But there could be many more changes on the way with the impending dissolution of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District and Disney’s ongoing battles with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Now, it seems Disney is taking some steps to hopefully “secure” certain parts of its future and maybe even set things up to build NEW parks. Let’s break it all down here! Reedy Creek Just as a quick reminder for those who may not be familiar with it, for over 50 years, Disney has essentially acted as its own county thanks to the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). The RCID helps Disney, as the majority owner of the land in the District, have a large amount of control over the land on which it operates in Orlando. It has given Disney the ability to issue bonds, make decisions regarding building codes, and more. ©WFTV 9 But the future of the RCID is in jeopardy. After expressing the Company’s disapproval of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill (what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill) and advocating for its repeal, the Florida legislature and Florida governor passed a law that will dissolve the RCID on June 1st, 2023, unless some kind of action is taken to reestablish it or otherwise address it. For many, this was seen as an act of retaliation. Though some have indicated that the District could essentially be reestablished with the removal of certain powers but the maintenance of the structure in a way that would still give Disney LOTS of power, DeSantis’ office seems to suggest that this would not be the case and Disney would instead be stripped of much of its control. What will happen remains to be seen, but what we do know is what steps cities within the Distrct have taken lately — and they’re important. What Happened? According to the Wall Street Journal, during a recent meeting of the two cities that make up the RCID — Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake, FL — the officials from those cities “approved a resolution to consider changing land-use regulations to accommodate the district’s comprehensive plan.” Too much legal language? Let’s break it down. Basically, the RCID previously created a comprehensive plan that served as a 10-year roadmap for future developments. That plan was adopted as the 10-year plan some time ago, and it includes the idea for 3 pretty BIG future developments (among other things). ©Reedy Creek (Showing the Future Land Use Maximum Development Limits through 2020 for reference) Some of the key things the plan includes are the idea that Disney could, in the future, build 1 new MAJOR theme park (we’re talking another Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, etc.), as well as 2 MINOR theme parks (which could be more along the lines of water parks or the ESPN Wide World of Sports), and LOTS of new hotel rooms (you didn’t think they were done building resort hotels, did ya?). Just because Disney approved plans for this potential future development doesn’t mean those new parks are being built for sure. In a document entitled the 2020 Comprehensive plan, they note that although the maximum development table (included above) “allows for development of one major and two minor theme parks there are no plans under review.” Things may have changed since then, but still, all the plan’s approval means is that they have opened up the possibility of doing this development in the future. Slinky Dog Dash So, step 1 — approving the plan for potential future development — was already done some time ago. What’s so important about what’s happening now? Well, step 2 here was, as the Wall Street Journal pointed out, approving a resolution to consider changing the land-use regulations so that this plan could actually move forward. It’s somewhat similar to what we’re seeing over at Disneyland with the Disneyland Forward situation. While you might have all kinds of plans for future development, they really can’t take place until the land is appropriately zoned/otherwise appropriately regulated for the developments you want. Could there be MORE coming to Disney World? The step the cities took in Orlando — approving a resolution to consider changing land-use regulations to accommodate the comprehensive plan — marks a step forward in opening the door further to this potential future development, should Disney choose to go forward with it one day. Why Now? Why would Disney take this step now, you ask? Well, it likely has to do with the Company’s ongoing battles with Florida politicians and the uncertain future of the RCID. If the RCID is truly dissolved and replaced with a district that is “run” by political leaders appointed by the Florida Governor or individuals otherwise not selected directly by Disney (without outside influence), and the cities under the RCID are impacted, it could mean Disney would face a tougher battle getting resolutions like this approved. Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom Better to tackle the issue now when more “friendly” individuals are in power than take the chance and leave it for an uncertain future. If all the proper land use regulation approvals go into place now, then it could make future developments “easier” for Disney to accomplish. The Future of Reedy Creek Remains Unclear What will happen with the RCID is still up in the air. The communications director for DeSantis, Taryn Fenske, shared “The corporate kingdom has come to an end…Under the proposed legislation, Disney will no longer control its own government, will live under the same laws as everyone else, will be responsible for their outstanding debts, and will pay their fair share of taxes.” The key here is really Disney not being to control its own government since the RCID already has been paying taxes and was responsible for its debts. A notice posted on the Osceola County site also indicates that there is an intent to seek legislation that would impact the RCID by “removing” the power of the District, revising the selection progress of the governing body for the District, and more. Reedy Creek Trash Cans But Disney might have some leverage. Because Disney is the sole landowner in the district, UCF Professor Aubrey Jewett previously indicated that they’d have to agree to new terms (at least under certain future plans). In the meantime, it seems Disney is getting all of its ducks in a row so they’re set up for as much success in the future as possible, no matter how things play out. We’ll likely get some HUGE updates on the RCID in the upcoming months, so stay tuned for more details on that. Click here to see why one individual said “Chapek screwed up” in relation to the Florida legal battles with Disney Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think will happen to the RCID? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney Takes BIG Steps Toward Future Parks Amid Reedy Creek Drama first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ticket offer: Florida residents can buy two weekdays of theme parking at Walt Disney World for $175. View the full article

Did you have “NIKE executive joins The Walt Disney Company” on your 2023 Bingo Card? ©Disney No? We didn’t either. It was recently announced that Mark Parker will be named Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, following Susan Arnold’s departure. Parker is currently the Executive Chairman of NIKE, Inc., and will succeed Arnold (who has reached the end of a 15-year term limit) on the board. But, Parker won’t just be a sitting duck — he’s been tasked with finding CEO Bob Iger’s replacement. Here’s what we know about Disney’s Succession Planning Committee. Mark Parker will be named the new Chairman of The Walt Disney Company after the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. And then, it’s time to get to work. Not only will Parker be the Chairman of Disney, but he will head up “a newly created Succession Planning Committee of the Board, which will advise the Board on the CEO succession planning, including review of internal and external candidates.” ©Disney We know that Iger was brought on with the directive to help choose his successor, and it looks like he’s going to have a bit of help in doing so. Iger commented on the recent change, sharing, “Mark Parker’s vision, incredible depth of experience and wise counsel have been invaluable to Disney, and I look forward to continuing working with him in his new role, along with our other directors, as we chart the future course for this amazing company.” Getty Images via The New York Times Parker said he’s “honored to have the opportunity to serve as Disney’s Chairman” and will work “closely with Bob and his management team on a strategy of growth that balances investment with profitability, while preserving Disney’s core mission of creative excellence, to deliver shareholder value.” ©Reuters That strategy of growth includes finding someone who can step in and replace Iger as Disney CEO. The “top priority” of the new Succession Planning Committee is to “identify and prepare a successful CEO successor, and that process has already begun.” It’s clear that Parker and the Board will be wasting no time when it comes to developing a plan. ©Disney This isn’t Parker’s first time helping a major company with a CEO transition, either. Current Disney Chair Susan Arnold remarked, “Mark has led one of the world’s most recognized consumer brands through various market evolutions and a successful CEO transition.” ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images We look forward to what Parker and the Succession Planning Committee can accomplish and will keep you updated along the way! See Who Could Replace Bob Iger as Disney CEO Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post New Disney Chairman Will Lead a “Succession Planning Committee” To Find Bob Iger’s Replacement first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got some news from Disney Springs! The Polite Pig Disney Springs is the shopping and dining district in Disney World, and you don’t need a park ticket to visit. It’s full of fantastic restaurants, both Disney-themed and non-Disney gift shops, and even a few attractions. We tried a new pistachio drink recently, and there are some cool new desserts to check out too. But now, one popular restaurant has a new special you’ve gotta know about! The Polite Pig is one of the most popular counter-service restaurants in Disney Springs, and this spot just introduced its new Chef Special — The Polite Pot Pie! This is a classic twist on pot pie. It’s made with smoked chicken thigh and bacon, blistered poblano pepper, and roasted corn in a creamy homemade chicken gravy, crusted with cornbread batter and drizzled with hot honey glaze. You can get it with a cucumber and radish salad, which is tossed in a lemon and rosemary vinaigrette. Inside The Polite Pig This special is only available for a limited time, so be sure to grab it ASAP! The Polite Pig didn’t announce how long it’ll stick around, so be sure to ask if it’s available when you visit. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Get our gluten-free guide to Disney Springs 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. Are you planning to try this new dish? Tell us in the comments! The post The Polite Pig Just Announced a NEW Chef Special in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Directions to walk between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with Pictures! It is possible to walk between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. You might want to take this walk to check out the Grand Floridian and it’s restaurants and lounges without riding the monorail or to […] The post Walk Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Universal Parks & Resorts on Wednesday announced two new projects: a theme park designed for young children near Dallas and a year-round horror attraction in Las Vegas. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company recently had a major shake-up when Bob Iger returned as the company’s CEO, replacing Bob Chapek. Following Chapek’s departure, we saw a few other Disney executives exit the company. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters Now, more executive changes are taking place! It was announced today on Business Wire that Mark Parker will be named the new Chairman of The Walt Disney Company. Susan E. Arnold (who currently holds this position) is not standing for re-election due to a 15-year term limit on the board. Parker has been on the Disney Board of Directors for 7 years now, and he is currently the Executive Chairman of NIKE, Inc. Parker will succeed Arnold beginning after the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. ©Disney Arnold said, “Mark Parker is an incredibly well-respected leader who over seven years as a Disney director has helped the Company effectively navigate through a time of unprecedented change.” She also commented on Parker’s specific ability to help Disney CEO Bob Iger with the issue he’s facing of choosing a successor: “During his four decades at NIKE, Mark has led one of the world’s most recognized consumer brands through various market evolutions and a successful CEO transition, and he is uniquely positioned to chair the Disney Board during this period of transformation.” Getty Images via The New York Times CEO Bob Iger also commented on this change: “Mark Parker’s vision, incredible depth of experience and wise counsel have been invaluable to Disney, and I look forward to continuing working with him in his new role, along with our other directors, as we chart the future course for this amazing company.” ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images Iger thanked Susan Arnold for her leadership as well: “On behalf of my fellow Board members and the entire Disney management team, I also want to thank Susan for her superb leadership as Chairman and for her tireless work over the past 15 years as an exemplary steward of the Disney brand.” ©Disney Parker said that he’s “honored to have the opportunity to serve as Disney’s Chairman” and is planning to work “closely with Bob and his management team on a strategy of growth that balances investment with profitability, while preserving Disney’s core mission of creative excellence, to deliver shareholder value.” Photo from Chief Executive Parker’s main concern, however, is the issue of succession for Disney’s CEO. He said, “It is the top priority of mine and the Board’s to identify and prepare a successful CEO successor, and that process has already begun.” Parker will chair “a newly created Succession Planning Committee of the Board, which will advise the Board on CEO succession planning, including review of internal and external candidates.” Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest news from The Walt Disney Company! Mark Parker almost Replaced Bob Chapek as Disney’s CEO. Learn more here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: Nike Executive Mark Parker Named Disney's NEW Chairman of the Board first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re just a few months away from the grand opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run! ©Disney The highly-anticipated coaster is coming soon to Magic Kingdom, and the opening date was announced just yesterday. But within 24 hours, people are already setting their plans to check out the new ride — Disney Park Passes are filling up! Yesterday we shared that there was still plenty of Disney Park Pass availability for Magic Kingdom on TRON’s opening day, which is April 4th, 2023. But now, passes have been completely filled for Annual Passholders on that day! TRON construction — Early January 2023 For a few weeks at the beginning of April, the Pirate Pass and Pixie Dust Pass tiers are both blocked out. That means that the reservations were completely filled up by those with the Incredi-Pass or the Sorcerer Pass. ©Disney Keep in mind that a change was just announced that allows Disney World Annual Passholders to enter a theme park after 2PM without a reservation, as long as they’re not visiting Magic Kingdom on a Saturday or Sunday. If this change goes into effect before TRON opens, then you might be able to enter the park that way. If you really MUST be there for opening day, you can purchase a separate ticket or book a hotel room and then make your Park Pass that way, but you’ll want to do it FAST before the rest of the passes sell out. Annual Passholder Card We’ll be there on TRON’s opening day to check out the crowds and report back. Currently, there are still passes available for ticket holders and resort guests, so go ahead and book those ASAP if you’re planning to be there for the big day. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates about TRON Lightcycle / Run and everything that’s happening in Disney World in the next few months. We’re excited to show you ALL the changes! Click Here to Learn More About the Opening of TRON! 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. When do you plan on riding TRON Lightcycle / Run? Tell us in the comments! The post Park Passes Have COMPLETELY SOLD OUT for Annual Passholders on TRON’s Opening Day in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Today is an exciting day! The 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts kicks off later this week, and the DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts is available now! Our DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts is available now for instant download! This DFB Guide for the 2023 Festival of the Arts is FULL of everything you need to plan your perfect visit! And, right now it’s available for a special introductory price of $10.95. Order your copy of the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts runs January 13th through February 20th! Signs are going UP at EPCOT for the Festival of the Arts! In addition to the art displays and live entertainment throughout EPCOT, you can also enjoy all of the Food Studios this year — which are similar to the food booths at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and feature delicious small plates of colorful cuisine. ©Disney | Just a taste of the beautiful food available at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts With all this fun and food you need a guide to help you plan your visit – and that’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! What’s In the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts? In this brand-new Guide you’ll find: In-depth descriptions, dates, and times of entertainment and tasting options at the Festival Full booth menus for ALL the Food Booths All the details for this year’s Disney on Broadway concerts The most popular events and food items at the Festival, and how to experience them And more! Everything you need is in here! Order the DFB Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! The Guide is the BEST tool for planning your visit to the Festival no matter if you’re going for just one day or for a full week or longer! Use the Guide to plan what food to eat and more! As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. Grab this guide before your next trip to EPCOT! It’s a PDF guide with ​150+ pages of detailed information about the Festival as well as hundreds of photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible. ​​​​​​​ This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan a rewarding Festival of the Arts tour, or your money back! You’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-11.png http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-16.png http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-17.png With a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose, ever! Click here to order our NEW DFB Guide to the EPCOT Festival of the Arts today! As always, we thank you for your support of Disney Food Blog. We couldn’t do this without you! 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. Pre-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 pre-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 Coming in 2023 See the FULL LIST of Food Booths Coming to the Festival of the Arts Check Out the 49 Menu Items CONFIRMED for 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! The post It's HERE! The Brand-New DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts Is Available Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

During the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, you can celebrate the art of photography with themed photo ops from January 13 through February 20, 2023! View the full article

We’re counting down the days until we can FINALLY ride the TRON Lightcycle / Run coaster in Magic Kingdom! TRON construction — Early January 2023 The ride is set to open on April 4th, 2023 and we’ve been not-so-patiently waiting and watching it be constructed for the past FIVE years. But now, we’re just a few months away and that means there are some big construction updates happening. Today we spotted something new near the ride! While TRON Lightcycle / Run is located in Tomorrowland, you can actually get pretty close to the ride over by The Barnstormer in Storybook Circus. This has long been a great vantage point for watching the construction, but when we stopped over there today, a construction wall had been taken down! The old fence has been replaced with rolling hedges, which is typically a sign that construction will be completed soon. We noticed a similar change over by Tomorrowland Light & Power Company last week, which is where the ride’s main entrance is located. Walls replaced with rolling hedges. We’re interested to see what updates come along in the next few weeks. The ride and surrounding area will need to be completed in time for Cast Member, Annual Passholder, and DVC member previews ahead of its opening, so that shouldn’t be too far away. We’ll be there on the opening date to share all the details of the ride and check out the crowds, so stay tuned to DFB! We can’t wait to check out this ride for ourselves. Click Here to Learn More About the Ride’s Opening! 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 excited for the new TRON coaster? Tell us in the comments! The post BIG Construction Update for TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you ever wish you could go to a horror-themed destination all year long (and not just around Halloween)? Ever wished that experience was in Las Vegas? Well, your dreams are about to come true! Universal Orlando Universal Parks & Resorts has announced that they are building a NEW theme park experience in Frisco, Texas that is aimed at families with younger kids. But the adults aren’t being left out of the future fun — they’ll just have to head to a different location! According to Bloomberg, Universal Parks & Resorts has announced its plans to create a “year-round, horror-focused destination in Las Vegas.” Mark Woodbury, the chairman of Universal’s resorts unit, shared “Horror is not just for Halloween anymore at Universal.” ©Universal In an Instagram post, Universal shared more about this project. According to their announcement, the experience will be NEW and permanent and it will “bring to life Universal’s vast library of classic horror films and today’s most terrifying tales.” There will be a variety of immersive horror-centric experiences as well as “high energy food and beverage spaces by day turned haunting bars and eateries by night.” ©Universal Bloomberg reports that the experience will take up a space that is approximately 110,000 square feet. It will serve as the “anchor tenant” in an expansion of Area15 — an entertainment district that opened in 2020. ©Area15 This spot already includes themed restaurants and an immersive art experience called Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart. For years, Universal has offered its Halloween Horror Nights events as a seasonal offering. And now it seems like they’re looking to capitalize on the spooky vibes and bring some horror to a new location. ©Area15 Content from Universal’s historical and upcoming films are set to be featured in the Las Vegas experience. But not very many other details have been shared at this point in time. We’ll keep an eye out for updates and let you know what we find. Click here to learn more about Universal’s new theme park coming to Texas Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about this new experience? Tell us in the comments. The post NEW Year-Round Horror Experience from Universal Coming to Las Vegas first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article