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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. Disney sure knows how to entice us to get those last items off of our wish list! We love a good deal! Not only are they currently running their massive Twice Upon A Year sale, but they are giving us another way to save money! Today only, you can get free shipping on your order with the code FREESHIP. There is no order minimum; just fill your cart, enter the code at check out, and you’re all set. If you don’t have a list prepared of items you’ve been eyeing (we won’t say whether we do or don’t …) here are some picks to check out! The LEGO Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader LEGO set is perfect for Star Wars fans of any age! Inspired by the renewed interest in Obi-Wan due to his new Disney+ series, this set includes everything you need to recreate an epic battle. LEGO Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader 75334 – Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Inside you’ll find 408 pieces that includes four minifigures, a platform, and weapons, including the iconic lightsabers. Get this LEGO set on shopDisney for $49.99. Click here to buy the LEGO Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader 75334 – Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi LEGO Set! The latest Starbucks tumbler released for a Disney celebration, these Mickey Mouse Disney100 Starbucks Tumblers are just as sparkly as any Disney firework! These platinum tumblers are covered in studs that reflect the light. Mickey Mouse Disney100 Starbucks Tumbler with Straw This is a collector’s item for sure, so if you’ve had your eye on this we suggest grabbing it now. Get this or the Disneyland version for $49.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Disney100 Starbucks Tumbler with Straw – Walt Disney World! It’s the little things at Disney that make us happy, like the soap dispensers that create the perfect Mickey-shaped puff of soap on your hand. Did you know you can get one to take home? Mickey Mouse and Friends 2023 Hand Soap Dispenser The Mickey Mouse and Friends 2023 Hand Soap Dispenser lets you have a little bit of the Disney resort feeling at home. This design is brand-new for 2023, with the collegiate pennant pattern we’ve seen on other 2023 merchandise released recently. For $19.99 you can add this to your home! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends 2023 Hand Soap Dispenser! All this cold weather has us grabbing our hoodies! You can add a new one to your collection by purchasing this Mickey Mouse Disney100 Zip Hoodie for Women. The black hoodie has a full zipper down the front. Mickey Mouse Disney100 Zip Hoodie for Women The sleeves are covered with stylized fireworks, and the front and back both feature special art deco-inspired Disney100 art! Snag one to add to your wardrobe for $69.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Disney100 Zip Hoodie for Women! Our readers have been LOVING this water bottle, and it’s easy to understand why. The Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Water Bottle really does look just like the containers used in Monsters, Inc. to hold screams (and eventually, laughter). Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Water Bottle The “scream capacity” window allows for you to see how much you have left. We think this is the best motivator to help us get on track for our daily water goal! This water bottle could be yours for $34.99. Click here to buy this Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Water Bottle! Head on over to shopDisney to check out more finds, and take advantage of the double deals offered by the sale and free shipping promotion! While you’re shopping, check out all of the Starbucks tumblers available 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! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. If you could order any item with free shipping from Disney World, what would it be? Share your picks below! The post A Massive Sale AND Free Shipping? Say Less, Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While this week has been one of holiday celebration, we were saddened by the news of Barbara Walters’ death. ©USA Today The journalism pioneer and Disney Legend died on December 30th at the age of 93. She will be honored with two TV specials airing January 1st, and we’re sharing how you can watch them. ABC has announced the two, all-new specials will air on the broadcast network, and they will be available the next day streaming on Hulu. “Our Barbara: A Special Edition of 20/20” will include an interview with Disney CEO Bob Iger, as well as clips of Walters’ most iconic interviews, and never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage. ©ABC News It will air on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, January 1st, and be available for streaming on Hulu on Monday, January 2nd. The second special, “The View Honors Barbara Walters,” will share highlights of Walters’ decades on “The View” as host, show creator, and executive producer. ©ABC “The View Honors Barbara Walters” airs on ABC News Live throughout the weekend, including on Sunday, January 1st at 8AM, 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM Eastern. It will be available to stream on Hulu at a later date. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Click here to read Disney CEO Bob Iger’s tribute to Barbara Walters 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. The post 2 New TV Specials Honor Disney Legend Barbara Walters first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the end of the week, AND the end of a year, and a LOT has happened with Disney World restaurants. Vintage Mickey Sugar Cookie New spots have opened, some have closed, others have had their share of menu changes. But let’s take a look at this week — what Disney World restaurant menu changes have we spotted? Let’s find out! Magic Kingdom Casey’s Corner There’s a new hot dog to try at Casey’s Corner: ADDED: All-Beef Foot-long Chicago-style Hot Dog — All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog topped with Pico de Gallo, Yellow Mustard, and “Chicago Green” Relish for $14.29 Casey’s Corner So if you’re looking to try something new, check it out! Here’s our most recent Casey’s Corner review EPCOT Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room There are some changes on the beverages menu at Rose and Crown: Assorted Fountain Beverages decreased from $4.59 to $4.29 Cider and Fireball is no longer served in a souvenir cup Welsh Dragon is no longer served in a souvenir cup and price decreased from $18.50 to $12.50 Leaping Leprechaun is no longer served in a souvenir cup and price decreased from $19.50 to $14.50 Rose and Crown Dining Room ADDED: Single Malt Flight — Glenkinchie, Oban, Lagavulin for $22 ADDED: Johnnie Walker Flight — Black, Gold, 18 yr for $19.50 ADDED: The Macallan Flight — 12 yr, 15 yr, and 18 yr for $26 Here’s a recent review! Fife & Drum Tavern The Half Note Float has returned to Fife & Drum Tavern. Half Note Float It’s made with Fanta Wild Cherry, Minute Maid Lemonade, Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy with Vanilla Ice Cream and Half Note White Chocolate for $6.50. Read our review of this float! Coral Reef Restaurant We have one change on the wine menu at Coral Reef. Coral Reef Restaurant The La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey increased from $12 to $13 per glass and from $49 to $53 per bottle. Here’s our most recent review Akershus Royal Banquet Hall The Rice Cream with Strawberry Sauce is no longer on the menu at Akershus. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall That’s the only change here, though. Check out a review! Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Yachtsman Steakhouse Desserts have changed a little at Yachtsman Steakhouse: Celebrating Layers of Magic is now described as Chocolate Chiffon, Caramel-Espresso Mousse, Caramel Cake, Chocolate Ganache, and Coconut-Cassis Sauce Strawberry Shortcake is now described as Macerated Florida Strawberries, and Strawberry Gelato, Vanilla-Mascarpone Chantilly Crema ADDED: Midnight Kiss — Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry Curd, Chocolate Cookie, and Strawberry Sauce for $15.00 Celebrating Layers of Magic The After-Dinner Flights part of the menu also changed: REMOVED: Fortified Wine Flight ADDED: Bourbon Flight — Larceny, Angel’s Envy, Woodford Reserve (3/4-oz. pour of each selection) for $17.50 The following Coffee Drink was also added: Payoff Martini — Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Stoli Vanil Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Espresso, and Strawberry for $16.25 Read our most recent review of Yachtsman Steakhouse Ale & Compass Restaurant The Lobster and Corn Chowder has been removed from the menu from Ale & Compass. Lobster and Corn Chowder at Ale & Compass Restaurant In its place, the Blue Crab Bisque with Espelette Oil for $13 has been added. Read a review of Ale & Compass Restaurant Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jiko — The Cooking Place The Mozambique Peri Peri Prawns are no longer on the menu at Jiko. Jiko That’s the only change here, though. Read our latest review Are you worried about menu changes at your favorite Disney World restaurant? You can keep an eye out for changes by checking the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app. We’ll continue to let you know about menu updates, too, so keep checking back with DFB! Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! DFB Guide to Disney World Dining 2023 We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Has your favorite Disney World restaurant had a big menu change recently? Let us know in the comments! The post Rainbow Float Returns, Soda Prices DROP, and More Disney World Menu Changes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Salt & Straw in Disney Springs has given us not one, not two, but FIVE treats to try out this month! New year, new menu items! Our New Year’s resolution is to work our way through this new menu. Salt & Straw has debuted a new Dairy-Free Decadence series, full of plant-based snacks to satiate your sweet tooth. These treats swap out dairy for substitutes like oat milk, coconut milk, and other vegan-friendly options. New Dairy-Free Decadence Menu! Salt & Straw has made a pledge to keep 20% of their items dairy-free all year, and these five limited-time flavors are the start! They include: Bananas Foster Chocolate Sorbet Toasted Oat Milk & Cookies Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge Red Velvet Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting Waiting our turn inside Salt & Straw We just had to try some of these items! Starting with the first item on the menu, we ordered a cup of their Bananas Foster ice cream. The banana-infused ice cream was swirled with a banana caramel spiced with rum and molasses. How fancy! Bananas Foster Despite containing a variety of components we found that none of the flavors overpowered the others and this still had a light caramel and banana taste. However, we could tell this isn’t traditional dairy ice cream. It had a distinct taste that wasn’t bad, just different from your typical ice cream. We still suggest trying this out, especially if you are vegan or otherwise dairy-free! Next up, the Toasted Oat Milk & Cookies flavor was just calling to us, so we had to order some. The base ice cream is a cinnamon spiked vanilla oat milk. They then added chocolate chip cookies along with chunks of ultra-rich chocolate ganache. Toasted Oak Milk & Cookies We liked the texture the chocolate chip cookies added to this ice cream, and those who like their ice cream with a lot of toppings might want to try this out! Like the Bananas Foster, the oat milk taste was very prominent and we weren’t too fond of the lingering taste after a few bites. The ganache is also overpowering, but if you like a rich chocolate taste, this is the ice cream for you. You can get your own serving of either of these flavors for $6.85 at Salt & Straw. Keep following DFB for the latest Disney food news! Check out some of our favorite snack hacks under $5! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which one of these flavors would you want to try? Share it with us in the comments! The post We Tried NEW Non-Dairy Ice Cream in Disney World ... And We Have Thoughts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, the Disney Springs locale famous for its grilled cheese sandwich on a donut, is stepping into 2023 the only way they know how. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew With a brand-new menu item! Fittingly called the Resolution Cold Brew, this drink is a sweeter take on the classic cold brew. Everglade’s on-tap cold brew is tampered by the addition of white chocolate, vanilla, and hazelnut flavoring in this new menu item for 2023. Resolution Cold Brew We tried out this drink today and the combination of flavorings bring down the bitterness you sometimes taste in cold brew coffee. Despite this, we didn’t really taste any of the white chocolate or hazelnut. It pretty much was like drinking a vanilla cold brew! Would you try this out? If you like a slightly sweet cold brew that isn’t too bitter or too full of sugar you’ll like this — it’s a good middle of the road drink. However, if you usually stick to the mega-sugary coffee drinks or were buying this for the hazelnut or white chocolate aspects you’ll be disappointed. Those who want to try this mild cold brew can get their own from Everglazed for $8. Whether you’re headed to Everglazed to try out the Resolution Cold Brew or get your favorite donut, use our trick to skip the line and get snacking on your favorite treats faster! Before you head over to Everglazed to try this new drink, read this post first on how you should be spending your money in Disney Springs! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you prefer Everglazed or Gideon’s? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: Everglazed Wants Us To Resolve To Drink More Cold Brew first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the first of the month, so you know what time it is! A popular spot for some awesome cookies! Disney Springs cookie capital Gideon’s Bakehouse just released their new flavors for January. We headed over this morning to check out their new treats and we’re sharing our thoughts with you! This month, Gideon’s is focusing on cookie butter and butterscotch. Each of their items features these flavors, so get ready for an intense sugar rush! An array of buttery treats! First up we have the Cookie Butter Butterscotch Cookie which kind of sounds like a tongue twister. This combines the rich flavor of butterscotch with sugary cookie butter, all packed in one massive cookie. Cookie Butter Butterscotch Cookie Each Cookie Butter Butterscotch Cookie is nearly half a pound, with plenty of butterscotch chips and a cookie butter crumble inside. Let’s take a look! Lots of butterscotch chips The cookie has a soft texture but is a little bit crumbly. We could taste the cookie butter from the batter and got blasts of butterscotch from the chips, plus we also found it had a hint of cinnamon flavor as cookie butter typically does. This is a contender for the best drink we’ve ever had at Gideon’s (it still falls a little bit short of the peanut butter flavor). We didn’t get a strong taste of butterscotch — it tasted lovely but we definitely got more cinnamon flavoring. If you don’t like your coffee beverages with a ton of extra syrup you might prefer this. You can get this cold brew for $6. Butterscotch and cookie butter fans, run to Gideon’s to try these treats! If you can’t handle too much sugar, you might want to try another item from their menu. Keep checking in to our site for more Disney snack reviews! Hungry for more? Check out these snacks you can get at Disney even when you’re on a budget! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What flavors should Gideon’s try their hand at next? Share your ideas with us in the comment section! The post REVIEW: Try These NEW Gideon's Items If You Love Cookie Butter first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you aren’t on TikTok yet, this might just be the post that convinces you to download it! These quick vids can help take your next trip from basic to amazing! Because we go to the parks every day, we have tons of Disney knowledge to share with our readers, and we share lots of quick tips on TikTok! We’re sharing some of our best TikToks here — all featuring advice you can use on your next trip to the parks! What to Bring Forget all those giant packing lists — just watch this. We really break it down to the bare bones of what you REALLY need to bring to Disney World (seriously, don’t forget your water bottle!). We are always looking for more ways to help our audience have wonderful trips to Disney. Stay tuned to our site for more Disney World tips and tricks, and click here to follow us on TikTok! One thing people often forget to review before their trips are Disney’s cancellation policies. While no one wants to think it’ll happen, it’s best to prepare for the worst. Here’s an easy guide! 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’s one of your favorite Disney vacation tips you always share with your friends? Comment below! The post 15 TikToks to Help You Plan Your Next Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We don’t know about you, but after the holiday season, we’re in need of a vacation! Who’s ready for a vacay? The past few weeks have been a non-stop hustle of preparations, all culminating in the kickoff of 2023. We’re pumped for the new year and all the excitement that Disney is bringing to the table. And if you’re looking to plan a Disney vacation, we’ve got a special deal for you! Our friends over at Small World Vacations are promoting a limited-time offer for select guests who book Disney Cruise Line sailings. With this deal, you could get BONUS onboard credit for your cruise! The Disney Wish The special offer applies to those who book through Small World Vacations before January 14th, with cruise dates from January 16th-July 15th, 2023. If a guest books a NEW restricted rate for an Inside, Outside, or Verandah stateroom on select Disney cruises, they’ll receive an additional $25, $50, or $75 onboard credit. Don’t forget to mention code DCLGTY23 when booking! Disney Cruise Line This offer can be combined with the regular onboard credit that Small World Vacations offers of $50-$1000 (varies depending on the cruise cost). If you’d like to take advantage of this deal, click here to fill out a quote form. Disney Dream With the new Disney Wish cruise ship added to the fleet in 2022, it’s the perfect time to set sail! Disney cruises are a great way to combine the “magic” of the theme parks with the relaxation of a vacation at sea. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates from Disney Cruise Line, as well as any announcements about special offers you can score on Disney vacations. We’re excited to help you plan your 2023 trips! The Ultimate Guide to Disney Cruise Line in 2023 — Click Here! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning on taking a Disney cruise in 2023? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Get BONUS Onboard Credit for Your 2023 Disney Cruise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions share a few benefits for why adding travel to your list of New Year's resolutions in 2023.View the full article

2023 is almost HERE! Can you believe it?! Let’s go! We’re ringing in the new year at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom and wanted to take you along with us. So let’s dive into all the celebrations happening at the parks! Each year, Disney presents fireworks spectaculars to ring in the new year. Crowds show up full force to the parks on New Year’s Eve to celebrate and watch the stunning fireworks displays. Since we know that all of our readers can’t make it to the parks, we wanted to make sure you still had the opportunity to feel that special Disney magic from home! Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy some photos and videos of the New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrations in Disney World with us! Magic Kingdom The Fantasy in the Sky show hits the skies twice on both December 30th and December 31st. You can catch the show once at 6:30PM, with another viewing at 11:50PM. Fantasy in the Sky The show features some amazing fireworks and pyrotechnics, as well as a countdown to midnight. (Yes, even at the early evening showing!) We’ll continue to keep you updated with us throughout the night! Wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR. May your 2023 be filled with joy, laughter, and blessings!! Read more about New Year’s Eve in Disney World 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 going to Disney World in 2023?! Let us know in the comments below! The post VIDEOS: Celebrate New Year's Eve With Us in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, December was quite a month in Disney World. We ate SO MANY holiday snacks that our tongues will be red and green for at least another month. ‘Olu Mel Dole Whip Float We also got news on some NEW restaurants, including The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers and Carousel Coffee (which has officially opened!). There were also some changes to menus at Disney World restaurants, so here are ALL of them for the month! Magic Kingdom Cheshire Cafe The Cheshire Cat Tail is back!!! Cheshire Cat Tail This tail-shaped twisted pastry, filled with chocolate chips and topped with squiggles of pink and purple icing is available again for $5.79. Read our review of the Cheshire Cat Tail Be Our Guest At Be Our Guest, there are a few changes. First, a new appetizer has been added: Endive and Roquefort Cheese Salad with Pear Gastrique, Toasted Walnuts, and Champagne Vinaigrette. Some Entrees have been swapped out, too: REMOVED: Sustainable Market Fresh Fish ADDED: Trout Amandine — Crab, Smoked Almonds, Haricots Verts, and Lemon-Brown Butter Be Our Guest Restaurant Under wine, the Enchanted Rose has replaced Gérard Bertrand Syrah with Jean-Luc Columbo. Check out our review of brunch at Be Our Guest Main Street Bakery Several Starbucks locations at Disney World are seeing some price changes. Here’s what’s happening at Main Street Bakery: Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich decreased from $5.59 to $5.29 Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich decreased from $6.09 to $5.79 Spinach, Feta & Cage-Free Egg White Breakfast Wrap decreased from $6.09 to $5.79 Ham & Swiss Croissant decreased from $5.29 to $4.99 Main Street Bakery Yes, you read that right, prices decreased for some items in Disney World! Here’s a recent review of Main Street Bakery Casey’s Corner There’s a new hot dog to try at Casey’s Corner: ADDED: All-Beef Foot-long Chicago-style Hot Dog — All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog topped with Pico de Gallo, Yellow Mustard, and “Chicago Green” Relish for $14.29 Casey’s Corner So if you’re looking to try something new, check it out! Here’s our most recent Casey’s Corner review Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fairfax Fare The hotdogs have been removed from the menu at Fairfax Fare, and new waffle bowls have arrived. Here are the updates: REMOVED: California BLTA Dog, Pretzel Dog, Truffle Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog, and All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog ADDED: Buffalo Chicken Bowl — Chicken Breast Nuggets tossed in Buffalo Sauce and topped with Coleslaw served on Mashed Potatoes in a Waffle Bowl for $13.99 ADDED: Korean Barbecued Pork Belly Bowl — Braised Pork Belly tossed in Korean Barbecue Sauce topped with Korean Salad and Green Onions served on Mashed Potatoes in a Waffle Bowl for $13.99 Buffalo Chicken Bowl ADDED: Barbecued Beef Brisket Bowl — Braised Brisket tossed in Barbecue Sauce topped with Pickled Jalapeños, Red Onion, and Corn Chips served on House-made Queso Sauce and Mashed Potatoes in a Waffle Bowl Read our review of the new items! Dockside Diner So there’s good news about those hotdogs that disappeared from Fairfax Fare’s menu. They’re now available at Dockside Diner: ADDED: California BLTA Dog — All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Crispy Applewood Bacon,House-made Black Pepper Mayonnaise, and drizzled with Mustard Aïoli on a Brioche Butter Bun served with House-made Chips for $12.29 ADDED: Pretzel Hot Dog — All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog topped with Apple-braised Sauerkraut and Onions, drizzled with Mustard Aïoli on Pretzel Bread, and served with House-made Chips for $12.29 ADDED: All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog — All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog on a Brioche Butter Bun served with House-made Chips for $10.29 Hot Dogs However, the Seaside Brownie has been removed from the menu. Here are our reviews of these hotdogs! Trolley Car Cafe Trolley Car Cafe also had the same price decreases that Magic Kingdom’s Starbucks location had: Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich decreased from $5.59 to $5.29 Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich decreased from $6.09 to $5.79 Trolley Car Cafe Spinach, Feta & Cage-Free Egg White Breakfast Wrap decreased from $6.09 to $5.79 Ham & Swiss Croissant decreased from $5.29 to $4.99 Read a recent review EPCOT Le Cellier The USDA Prime New York Strip Steak at Le Cellier is now served with Canadian Cheddar Pretzel Bread Pudding, Garlic-Peppercorn Butter, Arugula, and Caramelized Onions. New York Strip Steak That’s the only change here, though. Here’s a recent Le Cellier review here! Chefs de France Chefs de France has some changes on their wine menu: Champagne, Malard, Excellence, Brut increased from $18.95 per glass to $21.95 per glass Pouilly Fuissé, Paul Bocuse, 2018 increased from $97.75 to $115 per bottle Pinot Blanc, Alsace, Pierre Sparr, 2019 has been replaced with Pinot Blanc, Alsace, Pierre Sparr, 2021 and price is $13.25 per glass and $59.95 per bottle Riesling, Alsace, Pierre Sparr, 2019 has been replaced with Riesling, Alsace, Pierre Sparr, 2021 and price is $14.50 per glass and $62.95 per bottle Vouvray, Loire Valley, Sauvion, 2020 has been replaced with Vouvray, Loire Valley, Sauvion, 2021 and price is $12.50 per glass and $58.25 per bottle L’Opale de La Presqu’ile de Saint-Tropez, 2020 replaced with L’Opale de La Presqu’ile de Saint-Tropez, 2021 and price is $15.25 per glass and $71.50 per bottle Prix Fixe Wine Choices at Chefs de France Malbec, Fleur des Templiers, 2020 increased from $10.50 to $10.95 per glass and from $46.25 to $48.50 per bottle Château Mezain, 2018 increased from $10.95 to $11.25 per glass and from $50.95 to $51.95 per bottle Château Haut Mondain, 2019 replaced with Château Haut Mondain, 2020 and price is $13.25 per glass and $58.75 per bottle Côtes du Rhône, Les Abeilles, J.L. Colombo, 2019 increased from $11.95 to $12.25 per glass and from $54.95 to $55.75 per bottle ADDED: La Glaciere Blanc, Coteaux du Pont du Guard, Chardonnay for $11.25 per glass and $51.95 per bottle ADDED: La Glaciere Rouge, Cevennes, Merlot, and Syrah Blend for $11.25 per bottle and $51.95 per glass Here’s our most recent review Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room There were some changes on the beverages menu at Rose and Crown: Assorted Fountain Beverages decreased from $4.59 to $4.29 Cider and Fireball is no longer served in a souvenir cup Welsh Dragon is no longer served in a souvenir cup and price decreased from $18.50 to $12.50 Leaping Leprechaun is no longer served in a souvenir cup and price decreased from $19.50 to $14.50 Rose and Crown Dining Room ADDED: Single Malt Flight — Glenkinchie, Oban, Lagavulin for $22 ADDED: Johnnie Walker Flight — Black, Gold, 18 yr for $19.50 ADDED: The Macallan Flight — 12 yr, 15 yr, and 18 yr for $26 Here’s a recent review! Fife & Drum Tavern The Half Note Float has returned to Fife & Drum Tavern. Half Note Float It’s made with Fanta Wild Cherry, Minute Maid Lemonade, Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy with Vanilla Ice Cream and Half Note White Chocolate for $6.50. Read our review of this float! Coral Reef Restaurant We saw one change on the wine menu at Coral Reef. Coral Reef Restaurant The La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey increased from $12 to $13 per glass and from $49 to $53 per bottle. Here’s our most recent review Akershus Royal Banquet Hall The Rice Cream with Strawberry Sauce is no longer on the menu at Akershus. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall That’s the only change here, though. Check out a review! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Restaurantosaurus The Kid’s Meals at Restaurantosaurus have changed. Instead of getting a choice of three sides, the meals are now served with a choice of two sides and kids get a copy of National Geographic Kids So Cool! Dinos Book. Kid’s meal at Restaurantosaurus So keep that in mind if you plan on grabbing a meal for your kids here! Read Our Review of the Kid’s Meal Here! Creature Comforts The same changes that happened at the other Starbucks locations have happened here: Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich decreased from $5.59 to $5.29 Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich decreased from $6.09 to $5.79 Creature Comforts Spinach, Feta & Cage-Free Egg White Breakfast Wrap decreased from $6.09 to $5.79 Ham & Swiss Croissant decreased from $5.29 to $4.99 Read a recent review! Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery Here are the changes that have happened at Kusafiri: Marinated Chicken Flatbread increased from $10.49 to $10.79 REMOVED: Spiced Potato Hand Pies Spiced Potato Hand Pies ADDED: Impossible Empanadas — Flaky Latin Dough filled with Plant-Based Picadillo for $9.99 Yak and Yeti Restaurant The cocktails menu at Yak and Yeti has had some changes: Yak Attack, Pink Himalayan, Kiwi Coconut Rita, Big Bamboo, Tropical Daiquiri, Kiwi Kimono, Opici Family Red Sangria, South Seas Traveler, and Tibetan Mule increased from $12 to $14 Yak Attack Snap Decision increased from $14 to $15 Read a recent review of Yak and Yeti Satu’li Canteen We were excited to learn that some new menu items would be coming to Satu’li Canteen, and now they are here: ADDED: Ocean Moon Bowl — Blue Noodles, Tuna, Watermelon Radish, Pickled Daikon, Rainbow Carrots, Avocado, Cucumbers, and Red Cabbage with Miso and Sweet Soy Drizzle topped with Micro Cilantro for $17.49 ADDED: Metkayina Mousse — Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Gelée, Mango Coulis, Boba Pearls, and a Milk and White Chocolate Garnish for $6.29 Ocean Moon Bowl There’s also a new cocktail: the Ilu Splash made with Corazón Blanco Tequila with Kiwi, Sour Mix, Lime Juice, and a Kiwi Slice for $13.50. Read our review of these NEW items here! Pongu Pongu The Na’vi-sized Pretzel at Pongu Pongu increased from $11.29 to $11.79. Na’vi Sized Pretzel That’s the only change here, though. Read a review of Pongu Pongu Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Sanaa At Sanaa, the cost of a Premium Lemonade decreased from $4.59 to $4.29. Sanaa That, however, is the only change we saw here. Check out a recent review of Sanaa Boma The Caffè Latte at Boma increased from $4.79 to $5. Boma However, under the Cocktails menu, the Paloma decreased from $15.50 to $14.50. Read our most recent Boma review Jiko Here are the changes we saw at Jiko: Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread decreased from $17 to $16. Sustainable Fish is now served with Winter-spiced Potato, Persimmon-Cranberry Greens, Citrus Yogurt, and Fruit Relish Duck Confit and Honey Raisin Flatbread ADDED: Sweet Potato-Groundnut Soup — Spiced Groundnuts, Finger Lime, Pickled Red Chilies, Sorrel for $15. Seafood Tagine increased from $49 to $51. REMOVED: Mozambique Peri Peri Prawns Read a recent Jiko review Maji Pool Bar New food came to Animal Kingdom Lodge, including Maji Pool Bar: ADDED: Shrimp Bakuli — Chilled Shrimp, Edamame, Pickled Carrots, and Berbere Aïoli served on Basmati Rice for $14.99. ADDED: Multigrain Tabbouleh — with Grilled Vegetables and Citrus Dressing (Plant-based) for $11.49 Time to Dig In! ADDED: Spiced Pork Nachos — Tortilla Chips topped with Spiced Pork, Beans, Herbed Crema, and Kachumbari for $10.49 ADDED: Short Rib Grilled Cheese — Braised Beef Short Rib, Gouda, and Pickled Onion on Challah Bread served with Seasoned Chips for $12.99. Read our review of these NEW items here! The Mara The Mara also got some new food items: ADDED: Marinated Sun-dried Tomato and Herbed Ricotta Flatbread — sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herb ricotta, tomato sauce, a four-cheese blend, and arugula for $11.79 ADDED: Chermoula-spiced Shrimp Bowl — grilled shrimp, pilau rice, kale slaw, cucumber-tomato salad, and chermoula sour cream for $14.49 ADDED: Oak-grilled Chicken Bowl — marinated chicken thighs that are slow-roasted over the oak-fired spit for $12.99 Oak-Grilled Chicken bowl ADDED: South African Vegetable Bowl — curried vegetable stew, pilau rice, dried fruit achar, and avocado-tahini sauce Read our reviews of three of these new items! Disney’s Boardwalk Resort Flying Fish Cafe Here are the changes that happened at Flying Fish Cafe: Lobster Bisque increased from $16 to $18 Slow-roasted Pork Belly increased from $16 to $18 Slow-roasted Pork Belly Those are the only changes here, though. Read a review of Flying Fish Cafe! Trattoria al Forno We’ve got some menu changes on the dinner menu at Trattoria al Forno: Calamari now comes with Pepperoncini, Lemon Aïoli, Parsley Tuscan Salad is now made with Farmer’s Bounty, Almonds, Gorgonzola, and Lemon Vinaigrette REMOVED: Minestrone Soup ADDED: Arancini Stazionale — Marinara Sauce and Parmesan for $14 REMOVED: Rosemary-Tuna Carpaccio Pizza Carni now has Salumi Misto, Peppers, and Pecorino REMOVED: Pizze Sicilian ADDED: Pizze Stagionale — Chef’s Seasonal Pizza for $23 Pizza Carni The breakfast menu has also seen some changes: REMOVED: Traditional Pastries Al Forno Eggs had a description change — Brick Oven-roasted Cage-free Eggs, Polenta, Fennel Sausage, Spiced Tomato Sauce, and Country Bread Read our most recent Trattoria al Forno review Carousel Coffee Carousel Coffee has officially opened and we know the menu! You can pick up a variety of pastries here, including Bagels, Banana Bread, Croissants, Cupcakes, and a NJ Crumb Cake. Plus you can get some Cookies, a Bundle of Raspberry Danishes, and other breakfast items. NJ Crumb Cake Joffrey’s Coffee is available, including a Double Espresso, American, Caffè Latte, Cappuccino, Café Mocha, or Caramel Macchiato. The coffee drinks cost between $3 and $6 per cup. Youc an also get Hot Tea, Hot Cocoa, Cold Brew, and Iced Tea. Other drinks available are milk, chocolate milk, soda, water, and juice. Carousel Coffee These drinks range in price from $2 to $5. Also, we got to try the Cinnamon Bun Frozen Blended Coffee for $5.99. It is DELICIOUS. Cinnamon Bun Frozen Blended Coffee So if you’re looking for a coffee option in the EPCOT hotels area, you’ve got a new place to try! Read our review of Carousel Coffee Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill Here are the menu updates at California Grill: Free-range Plancha-seared Chicken is now served with Sunflower Pea Pesto, Leek Soubise, Maitake Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Australian Black Truffle, and Madeira Sauce Free-range Plancha-seared Chicken EARidescent Grand Marnier Crème Brûlée is now served with Cranberry Compote, Ginger Cookie Crumble, Whipped White Chocolate Orange Ganache, and Sugared Cranberries Here’s a review of Disney’s California Grill! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Sebastian’s Bistro The drinks menu at Sebastian’s Bistro had a few changes: ADDED: Red Stripe Lager (16-oz Draft) – Jamaica for $8.25 REMOVED: Carib Pineapple Cider REMOVED: Kona Longboard Island Lager Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon increased from $65 to $70 per bottle and $16 to $17 per glass Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon increased from $55 to $59 per bottle and $13 to $14 per glass Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia increased from $39 to $42 per bottle and $10 to $11 per glass Conundrum White Blend, California increased from $69 to $75 per bottle and $16 to $17 per glass Sebastian’s Bistro Benziger Chardonnay, Carneros increased from $11 to $12 per glass Jackson Estate Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley increased from $55 to $59 per bottle and $13 to $14 per glass Columbia Crest Merlot H3 ‘Horse Heaven Hills’, Columbia Valley increased from $45 to $49 per bottle and $11 to $12 per glass Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma County increased from $65 to $70 per bottle and $15 to $16 per glass Francis Ford Coppola Rosso Shiraz, California increased from $39 to $42 per bottle and $10 to $11 per glass Read a recent review Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Yachtsman Steakhouse The desserts changed here in December: Celebrating Layers of Magic is now described as Chocolate Chiffon, Caramel-Espresso Mousse, Caramel Cake, Chocolate Ganache, and Coconut-Cassis Sauce Strawberry Shortcake is now described as Macerated Florida Strawberries, and Strawberry Gelato, Vanilla-Mascarpone Chantilly Crema ADDED: Midnight Kiss — Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry Curd, Chocolate Cookie, and Strawberry Sauce for $15.00 Celebrating Layers of Magic The After-Dinner Flights part of the menu was updated: REMOVED: Fortified Wine Flight ADDED: Bourbon Flight — Larceny, Angel’s Envy, Woodford Reserve (3/4-oz. pour of each selection) for $17.50 The following Coffee Drink was also added: Payoff Martini — Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Stoli Vanil Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Espresso, and Strawberry for $16.25 Read our most recent review of Yachtsman Steakhouse Ale & Compass Restaurant The Lobster and Corn Chowder has been removed from the menu from Ale & Compass. Lobster and Corn Chowder at Ale & Compass Restaurant In its place, the Blue Crab Bisque with Espelette Oil for $13 has been added. Read a review of Ale & Compass Restaurant Disney Springs Raglan Road The breakfast/brunch menu at Raglan Road has changed: Scrumpet City increased from $22 to $22.50 Stars & Scrumpet Breakfast increased from $22 to $22.50 Come on in! There were some changes on the Lunch and Dinner menus, too. Here’s what happened to Appetizers: Soul Soup increased from $8.50 to $10.50 Board of Beauty increased from $42 to $45 Smokie City increased from $18 to $18.50 Nom Nom Wings increased from $16 to $17 Kiss Before Shrimp increased from $18 to $18.50 An Irish Egg increased from $17 to $18 Beef in Bed increased from $18 to $18.50 Dalkey Duo increased from $17 to $18 Scallop Forest increased from $28 to $29 Scallop Forest For entrees, here’s what was updated: Bangers + Mash = Yum increased from $26 to $26.50 OMG Burger increased from $22 to $24 Worth The Wait Beef Sandwich increased from $26 to $26.50 Risotto Nua increased from $26 to $27 and option to add chicken increased from $7 to $8 and option to add shrimp increased from $9 to $10 Shepherd’s to Die for Pie increased from $27 to $27.50 Fish & Chips increased from $27 to $27.50 Fish & Chips Gnocchi Sea Gnocchi Do increased from $32 to $33 Braised Be Beef increased from $37 to $38 Let There Be No Rush Pork increased from $31 to $32 Me Ma’s Best Chicken increased from $28 to $28.50 This Shepard Went Vegan increased from $25 to $25.50 Chicken Pie Do Try increased from $28 to $28.50 Raglan Salmon Salad increased from $24 to $24.50 That Salad with Chicken increased from $22 to $22.50 Let There Be No Rush Pork Here’s what changed under Sides: House Salad, Chips, and Mashed Potato increased from $7 to $8 Onion Rings increased from $8 to $11 Garlic and Parmesan Chips increased from $10 to $11 Read a recent Raglan Road review The Edison You’ll find some changes on the drinks menu at The Edison: Electric Mule increased from $15 to $16 Samantha Sterling increased from $18 to $19 Time Turner increased from $15 to $17 The Edison increased from $17 to $19 Samantha Sterling Cocktail Patented Old Fashioned increased from $17 to $18 A Dame’ll Sting Ya increased from $17 to $19 Bootlegger’s Basil increased from $17 to $18 Here’s a review Terralina Crafted Italian Here’s what’s changed with Appetizers and Salads: Antipasti Tower increased from $40 to $44 Mussels increased from $16 to $18 Meatballs increased from $15 to $16 Caprese increased from $14 to $15 Half Caesar increased from $8 to $10 Full Caesar increased from $12 to $14 Terralina Crafted Italian Salad increased from $16 to $18 Terralina Crafted Italian Some entrees saw changes, too: Chicken Parmesan Sandwich increased from $17 to $21 Crafted Burger increased from $21 to $22 ADDED: Italian Grinder — Basil Pesto, Spicy Capicola Ham, Pepperoni, Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella, Tomato, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze for $20 Spaghetti Pomodoro and Meatballs increased from $26 to $27 Terralina Penne Alfredo increased from $27 to $29 Rigatoni Calabrese increased from $26 to $28 Pork Gnocchi increased from $27 to $28 Rigatoni Calabrese at Terralina Crafted Italian Shrimp Scampi Fettucini increased from $32 to $33 ADDED: Seasonal Vegetable Rigatoni — Toasted Garlic, Tomato Broth for $26 Eggplant Parmesan increased from $26 to $27 Chicken Parmesan increased from $28 to $29 Parmesan Duo increased from $27 to $28 Artichoke Chicken increased from $28 to $30 Slow Braised Pork increased from $32 to $34 Grilled Salmon increased from $33 to $35 Add-on option of Meatball increased from $4 to $5 Terralina Crafted Italian Here’s what was updated under Desserts: Tiramisu increased from $12 to $13 Double Chocolate Cake increased from $13 to $14 REMOVED: New York Style Cheesecake Cannoli increased from $11 to $12 Bread Pudding increased from $13 to $14 ADDED: Seasonal Panna Cotta — Wild Berry Compote for $13 Seasonal panna cotta Also, all kid’s entrees increased by $2. Read a review of Terralina Crafted Italian If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, keep in mind that restaurant menu changes do happen often. Your best bet is to keep an eye on the menus on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! 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! 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There’s no question that a trip to Disney is expensive. When you factor in resort rooms, park tickets, dining costs, and souvenirs, it can all add up (and that’s not even including extras like Genie+, PhotoPass, and special events or tours)! Some families save up for years just so they can afford a Disney vacation. Disney World is EXPENSIVE! Let’s jump into our list of the BEST free things in Disney World right now. (Whew! Setting the bar high off the get-go, amiright?) Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-a-Long Campfires around the Disney World resorts are already free — but the BEST campfires happen at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Campfire Sing-A-Long The campfires HERE have a BONUS cowboy sing-a-long and big ol’ chipmunk hugs from your pals, Chip n Dale. Then, as you roast a marshmallow over the open fire, you can start settling in for the evening to watch an outdoor movie. (There’s truly NOTHIN’ like the great outdoors to ease your soul…) And since this NEXT point goes hand-in-hand with what I was just talking about… Marshmallows The one downside to the Chip ‘n’ Dale campfire sing-a-long is the fact that you’ve gotta bring your OWN marshmallows and sticks — or pay for a whole s’mores kit for around $6. BUT the other resorts that offer campfires around property (which is a GREAT deal of ‘em) DO offer free marshmallows to their hotel guests. So roast away! Our toasted Marshmallow! And NOW for a classic freebie (that’s fun AND tasty… mostly). International sodas at Club Cool Right next to EPCOT’s Creations Shop is a little area called Club Cool — where you can try EIGHT different international sodas for FREE. Just grab yourself a little Coca-Cola sample cup and sip away on whichever flavors you wanna try. (Just, uh, be careful when it comes to the Beverly soda. Don’t say we didn’t warn you…) Coca Cola Cup You think Club Cool is the MAIN free attraction inside EPCOT? Not even close, friends. We’re just getting started. Kidcot Fun Stops How oh HOW are you going to keep your kiddos endlessly entertained as you explore ALL of the countries around the World Showcase? Guess it’s Kidcot to the rescue! Each pavilion has a Kidcot Fun Stop where kiddos can collect activity cards — specific to each pavilion’s country — that feature stickers, mini-activities, and fun facts. Visit all of the Kidcot stops But the scavenger hunts don’t stop there! Finding Dory’s Friends World Showcase can’t have ALL the fun! When you enter the SeaBase building (which is the same place you’ll exit to after you ride aboard The Seas with Nemo and Friends), track down the kiosk on the first floor of the building to grab a Finding Dory’s Friends interactive booklet. Fish are friends… This booklet contains a self-guided scavenger hunt, along with riddles, puzzles, and — best of all — STICKERS! Complimentary Refresher Samples When you’re strolling around The Tea Caddy shop in the UK pavilion, you MIGHT see a table off to the corner holding small plastic cups. On occasion, UK cast members will be handing out samples of some of the Twinings Tea and refreshers they sell in the store. (Which can be tricky-tricky-TRICKY because we ALWAYS wanna buy a few boxes after gulping down the sample.) Self-Guided Tea Tour The UK pavilion is MORE than just its tea and biscuits, though. You could also learn about your family history there. Learn About Your Family Crest Across from The Tea Caddy is The Crown and Crest — a shop that celebrates generations of family names with their Coat of Arms merchandise. In fact, you can learn about YOUR Coat of Arms, too! Just ask the cast member behind the register for help tracking down your family’s name (or locate it in the GIANT book of names in front of the counter). The Crown and Crest in EPCOT The cast member can look up your family’s name in their database to find your coat of arms. You’re more than welcome to purchase it as a plaque, a picture, or a mug — BUT even if you DON’T purchase anything, you can still see what your family crest looks like for FREE. And, no, you do NOT have to have a name from the British Isles for this to work. There are last names featured from ALL over the world kept in The Crown and Crest database. What about the EPCOT festivals? Is there anything FREE you can pick up during those? YES. Festival Passport At both EPCOT park entrances — as well as the main gift shops — you’ll be able to grab a festival passport. Why is this li’l booklet so important? It’ll not only tell you about all of the offerings the festivals have, but it’ll also include detailed checklists of the different foods that you try at each of the outdoor kitchens. You’ll ALSO be able to check out the food walk challenges on the backside of the booklets (though to participate in these, you WILL need to spend money on each of the snack items listed) We love collecting festival passports! BONUS: Though you can always keep track of where you are around the parks via the virtual maps featured on the My Disney Experience App, you can still grab physical copies of the maps at the entrance of each park, too. These maps can be a fun backdrop for your framed park photos, OR can be used to make your own Disney-themed jewelry once you return home. LOTS of love (and freebies) over in EPCOT — but it’s time for another park’s turn! How about Hollywood Studios? A Self-Guided Tour Through Walt Disney’s History There are extravagant VIP tours that take you behind the scenes of the Disney parks, as well as tell you about how Walt Disney himself got his start from humble beginnings. But if you don’t wanna drop the major cash on a VIP Tour experience, you can always check out the Walt Disney Presents self-guided tour. Walt Disney Presents tells the story of Walt’s childhood, as well as his growing passion for animation AND theme park development during the course of his life through many-many sketches, models, little TV clips from his Wonderful World of Disney days… you name it. Walt Disney Presents At the end of the tour, you can also sometimes see glass-case exhibits featuring costumes that’ve appeared in upcoming (or recently released) live-action Disney films. There’s also a theatre where you can watch a short film, Walt Disney’s One Man’s Dream, which goes into even MORE depth about Walt Disney’s budding career. (HOWEVER, if there’s a new Disney film about to be released to a theatre near you, One Man’s Dream MIGHT be replaced to show an EXCLUSIVE 10-15 minute preview of the movie BEFORE it reaches the big screens. And that’s ALSO super neat-o.) Ready to visit a new imaginary theme park? Let’s just jump right into the next point, then. Potatoland! It’s the place you’ll see EVERY night. (Every night in your dreams.) (You probably only understood that reference if you’ve seen the newly-animated Mickey Mouse shorts before — specifically, the one where Mickey, Donald, and Goofy visit “Potatoland.”) And now you can visit Potatoland TOO! At the exit of the Mickey Shorts Theater in Hollywood Studios, you’ll walk through a room with a few different photo ops stations. And one of the photo setups happens to be the one, the only, POTATOLAND (with a prop potato on a stool, and all). Dreams really DO come true. Visit Potatoland Can Potatoland beat out Magic Kingdom as the most Magical Place on Earth? Uh, no. So let’s jump over to the Magic Kingdom for a bit and check out what free offerings they’ve got in store for us. Pulling the Sword from the Stone You can’t pay to be one of the Chosen Ones to pull Excalibur from the Stone in Fantasyland — you just have to be WORTHY of it. Check out the Sword in the Stone close to Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel. Many people have tried to extract the weapon from its rocky domain, but only FEW have proven themselves worthy enough to succeed. (Will YOU be next?) Fantasyland If the stars don’t align and you DON’T end up getting Excalibur THIS time ‘round, don’t fret. Maybe a little extra “magic” will help cheer ya up! And we know JUST where to find it — for FREE! Pixie Dust Pixie dust isn’t just for children — it’s for children-at-heart, too! Over at Sir Mickey’s gift shop, you’ll find fairy godmother cast members holding special magic wands. If you ask these cast members for a little dose of pixie dust, you’ll get JUST what you asked for! (Don’t forget to make a wish!) Sir Mickey’s Wanna be part of the shows here in Disney? You very well CAN be — with no prior training necessary! Become Part of the ACT There are TWO shows in Disney World that require audience participation to help make them work— and those are Turtle Talk over at EPCOT and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor over at Magic Kingdom. At Turtle Talk, you may be chosen to ask Crush the Turtle any question (within reason, of course) — and he’ll respond in real-time. The same goes for Monsters Inc Laugh Floor. The monsters don’t just need your laughter to power their city — they need your JOKES and ALL-AROUND participation, too. It’s getting ready to start! So be ready to be part of the show at any given time! Keep in mind that not EVERYONE will be chosen to participate in these performances (since there’ll be a LOT of guests and only a limited amount of time for each act). So don’t be disappointed if you’re not chosen every single time you pop in for a show! Some free souvenirs aren’t simply handouts. Some you have to rightfully EARN. The Galactic Hero Sticker Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin isn’t your average rooty-tooty-point-and-shooty dark ride. It’s SERIOUS business. (You’re defending the galaxy from the evil emperor ZURG, after all.) So if you’re SKILLED enough to achieve a HIGH SCORE that puts you in the Galactic Hero category of this ride, then you JUST might earn a Galactic Hero sticker that you can show off PROUDLY for the rest of your day in Magic Kingdom. We are Galactic Heroes! But why stop at JUST being a Galactic Hero? Why not be a pirate marauder, too? A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas If ride lines are getting a little TOO long midday, you can head on over to Adventureland and sign up for A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas. This is a 5–part interactive scavenger hunt where you’ll track down treasures, evade antagonistic scallywags, and learn about secrets you never knew were lurking around this particular region of Magic Kingdom. And after you’ve completed all 5 missions, you’ll earn the GRAND PRIZE — a card signed by Captain Jack Sparrow himself. (No waiting in a meet-and-greet line necessary!) A Pirate’s Adventure Galactic Hero AND professional marauder?! What ELSE can we add to your resume? How about… Honorary Jungle Cruise Skipper Look out, kiddos! You might be fortunate enough to become an honorary skipper on your next Jungle Cruise adventure! Every now and then, your skipper will choose a lucky guest skipper to give a Jungle Cruise license to. (But, uh, don’t be stealing the steering wheel or anything — it’s all for show. However, the little card that you’ll receive DOES make for a nice free keepsake!) We’ve always wanted to be a skipper! Can’t leave out Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Let’s head there next! (Because they really do have some of the BEST free offerings around!) Become a Wilderness Explorer When your kiddo watched Pixar’s UP for the first time, they were probably inspired by Russel to join the Wilderness Explorers (while you, on the other hand, openly sobbed into your popcorn bowl). Turns out, becoming a Wilderness Explorer is pretty easy! Just head over to the Wilderness Explorers’ headquarters OR one of the Troop Leader locations in Animal Kingdom to get started on collecting badges. There are over 25 badges for kiddos to collect — but each has to be EARNED after completing a Wilderness Challenge. (Needless to say, this activity could lead to HOURS of entertainment) Calling all Wilderness Explorers! If this is your first time going to Disney World ever, then we’ve GOTTA fill you in on this free activity. (And if you AREN’T new, stick with us anyways — because this next point will go hand-in-hand with a free SECRET you probably haven’t heard of before.) Just GO to Disney Springs The Disney Springs shopping district costs you NOTHING to go and check out, just for the heck of it. You can park in the parking garages for FREE— or grab one of the Disney buses and hitch a ride over— and just window shop the afternoon away. Sure, there are plenty of TEMPTATIONS surrounding you— like food and shops and extra activities— but even just walking around the area and taking in all the sights without spending any cash can still be well worth your time. We could find a seat next to the water and just listen to the Disney Springs techno soundtrack for the rest of the afternoon and be perfectly content. Disney Springs Okay, here’s the BIG free souvenir Disney Springs is giving out that’s STILL baffling to me. But it seriously has NO strings attached. (Well, maybe just one little string…) An ACTUAL, AUTHENTIC NECKLACE? Whoaaa there. Do our eyes DECEIVE us? Is Disney really giving away FREE necklaces? Kind of. Let us explain. To potentially grab a free necklace, pick up a Disney Springs brochure and find the code for your FREE Luxury of Time necklace from Diamonds International. Then, pop into the store — with code in hand — for your FREE Swarovski crystal necklace (that even comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and EVERYTHING) But here’s where the “kind of” comes into play. Due to high demand, these necklaces aren’t always available. BUT it’s always worth swinging by and checking out, JUST in case they’re in stock during your visit! Disney Springs Need a place to wear your new necklace to? Stick around the Springs — they’ve got some options for you. Catch a Free Concert When you visit Disney Springs, you’ll more than likely hear live music or see a live performance happening SOMEWHERE around the shopping district. You can catch live entertainment at the Disney Spring AdventHealth Waterside Stage (in front of the LARGE World of Disney store) and the Waterview Park Stage (near The BOATHOUSE) — but, really, musical acts pop up nearly ANYWHERE around the Springs. I’ve seen a rap battle happen outside the AMC theatre, and REALLY AWESOME violinists serenading shoppers across the way from Amorette’s. Waterside Stage If live entertainment IS happening while you’re busy window shopping, it shouldn’t take long for you to track it down! Birthday Freebies There are quite a few Disney Springs restaurants that have their own Rewards Membership Programs. And when you sign UP for those memberships, you might just get some birthday goodies thrown your way! In the past, we’ve seen City Works Eatery and Pour House give out $10 birthday gifts, Earl of Sandwich give out birthday brownies, Sprinkles Cupcakes give out — well — a free cupcake (duh!), and Wetzel’s Pretzels give out — you guessed it — a birthday pretzel. So it’s always worth checking to see if your favorite Disney Springs restaurants have an app or loyalty programs to sign up for, juuuust to see if they’ve got any special discounts, promotions, or freebies to gift you. Happy Birthday, Mickey! And now for a freebie secret where you can enjoy the beeeeeest of both worlds! Luggage Transfer Let’s say you really wanna spend the night in a room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. BUT you also DON’T wanna spend money to stay there for an ENTIRE week. (Because, oh my gosh, it’s SO EXPENSIVE.) You can always choose to do a “split stay,” and spend the FIRST half of your vacation at one of the Disney value resorts, then wrap up with a BANG over at a deluxe resort. If you decide to go the split stay route, let the cast members in the lobby of your first resort know what’s up. That way, they can transfer your luggage over to your SECOND Disney World hotel, free of charge. No need to tip the bell services cast members at the Tower of Terror! Hm? What’s that, I see? Another FREE resort offer I can take advantage of? Don’t mind if I DO! Meet Roaming Characters You don’t always have to pay for a park ticket to meet some of Disney’s HOTTEST characters. If you’re lucky, you just might catch Mickey or his pals hanging out around the resorts— just for funsies. These pop-up character appearances started after the 2020 closures— when Disney World wanted to make sure guests still saw characters, even if they couldn’t meet them face-to-face. And that’s when the Caravannin’ Around the World character caravans were born! If you saw one of these colorful caravans parked outside your resort, then you KNEW Mickey and the gang were poppin’ in to say “hi” for the day. King Louie And although we don’t really SEE the colorful caravans out and about like we used to, it seems characters are continuing to show up and hang out with resort guests! Because why not?? So keep your eyes and ears open to figure out WHEN your bestest buddies are gonna be roaming the grounds of the resorts. Did you CATCH that? There was ANOTHER free activity featured in that point we just mentioned. Have you figured it out yet? Then let’s TALK about it! Games on the Resort Lawns Many resorts don’t just have POOLS. They have several OTHER complimentary activities you can participate in, too. Let’s backtrack to the Riviera (since I was already using it as an example before). The courtyard has that Giant Connect Four game, corn hole toss, oversized chess, bocce ball — you name it! You can easily spend an hour or so competing with your group during these outdoor activities. Find resort lawn games Some resorts have SPECIFIC complimentary offerings that you can keep forever and ever, amen. Such as… Polynesian Village Leis Aloha! When you step through the front doors of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you JUST might be presented with a fun, floral lei you can wear for the rest of the day. Polynesian Village Resort Just keeping up with those tropical vibes! Halfway there! Joffrey’s Coffee If you go up to a Joffrey’s kiosk and ask them for free coffee… the cast members are probably gonna give you a weird look. But you CAN make yourself a cup of complimentary Joffrey’s coffee when you stay in a Disney World hotel room. Each room will have its own little coffee maker — complete with sugar, cream, and stirrers (and, of course, Joffrey’s coffee packets). Making yourself a cup of joe before you head out to the parks can help save you money on a morning java. Coffee maker Wanna catch a Disney parade without having to pay for a park ticket? The resorts have a rather UNIQUE free alternative for you to keep in mind. Electrical Water Pageant The Electrical Water Pageant is a 15 minute performance on the Seven Seas Lagoon — with glowing neon sea creatures and patriotism, all rolled into one nighttime parade. You’ll be able to catch the show from the shores of any of the Magic Kingdom-area resorts. New 50th Anniversary scene added to the Electrical Water Pageant Know what? I’m not done talking about scavenger hunts. (And apparently, neither is Disney World.) 50th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt In honor of Disney’s 50th Anniversary celebration, the monorail resorts currently have a scavenger hunt for their guests. Unlike some Disney World scavenger hunts, this one doesn’t end with a prize. HOWEVER it will help you learn a lot of fun facts about the attractions around Magic Kingdom. (So maybe the REAL prize is the memories we made along the way.) Follow the clues to the ride signs And speaking of learning new things… Drawing Lessons You can learn how to draw a popular animated character from an experienced Disney artist in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, over at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, during the Animation Experience. Check the park schedules ahead of time so you know when classes happen! Learn to draw a Disney character for free! You, of course, don’t HAVE to know how to draw a Disney character in order to APPRECIATE them. In fact, you can appreciate them FULLY from the comfort of your hotel! Movie Under the Stars Every single Disney World resort — whether it be a value, moderate, or deluxe stay — has a complimentary Movie Under the Stars that families can attend each night. The film featured changes evening-by-evening, so you never know what you’ll be watching next! Be sure to catch a FREE Movie Under the Stars. Night or day, Disney can help you find SOME way, shape, or form to just relax a little. Beachside Lounging Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Coronado Springs, Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club, and Disney’s Polynesian Village… These are just a FEW of the resorts that have warm-and-sandy beachside lounging. Though you won’t be able to get into the water (seriously — don’t even try. It’s illegal and dangerous), you CAN always grab one of the beachside’s lounge chairs, hammocks, or bench swings and just… well… chill out for a little bit. (Or a LOT a bit. It’s YOUR vacation, after all.) Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Little do you know, these beachsides provide MORE than just a midday cat nap. Watch Fireworks Fireworks are a must-do! Disney World is KNOWN for their over-the-top nighttime spectaculars… so how on EARTH will you be able to get away with watching them without a park ticket purchase? If you’re currently lounging on a beachside featured at one of the monorail resorts, just STAY PUT. Because once the sun sets and the Magic Kingdom show begins, you’ll be able to see the fireworks shoot off from the comfort of your lounge chair. Mm. This is nice. Let’s keep the relaxing vibes going. Morning Yoga Let’s become ONE with your Disney World hotel. Several Disney World resorts offer free Sunrise Yoga classes on select days throughout the week. When you’re looking into the specific offerings for YOUR resort on the Disney World website, check the recreation section of the page and see if yoga is listed as one of the many activities. In some cases, there may be Zumba and Pilates classes offered, too! (Oh, and did we mention mats and towels are also provided?) Classes are first come, first served, and VERY limited — so make sure you get to your yoga session with plenty of time to spare! (Which, unfortunately, means a pretty early wake up call…) This was obviously the meditation portion of the class! Ooh — now we’re CHEATING a bit with this next one (but we won’t tell if YOU don’t tell, k? K.) Animal Spotting Guides Whether you’re staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge or just swinging on by for a visit (and a nice meal), you can pick up an Animal Spotting Guide at the front desk to help you identify the different animals hanging out on the resort’s personal savanna. If you’re staying in a room at Animal Kingdom Lodge, there should be a spotting guide on the table, ready and waiting for you. (But, again, if you don’t see one, you can always pick one up in the lobby). And even if you DON’T pick one of these spotting guides up, you can STILL watch the African animals out those GIANT windows of the resort. Wildlife Spotting Guide Next up on the list — a free activity that your kiddo will talk about for AGES to come. Pool Parties Pause that Marco Polo game! Disney’s got some OTHER poolside activities for you — like trivia games, Bingo, water balloon tosses… you name it! Once again, pool activities will vary between resorts AND change up daily — so check your resort’s featured schedule of activities listed inside the lobby (OR ask a cast member at the front desk about the resort’s updated itinerary). Skip the parks for a pool day! Here’s one of the BIGGEST freebies Walt Disney World has of them ALL. Free Entry for Kiddos If your kiddo is under the age of three, then you do NOT have to pay for their park ticket. That’s right — toddlers and babies get to enjoy the parks for free! The same goes for all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurants around property. You don’t have to worry about paying for your tiny tyke — they can just share from anyone’s plate at the table for a whopping total of $0. Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets Whether you’re a kid, a teen, or an adult — EVERYONE can experience the overwhelming BOREDOM that might strike when you’re waiting in a forever-long line for a Disney ride. Which is why this NEXT point is so important. Play Disney App Disney World has two main apps that are totally free to download. The first is the My Disney Experience app — which helps you plan out your park day — and the second is the Play Disney app. Now, the Play Disney App has select games specific for the queue you’re waiting in. So you can answer trivia questions in line for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, help Hondo Ohnaka with missions before you ride Smuggler’s Run, and play multiplayer mini-games as you pass the time before Toy Story Mania. Play Disney Parks ©Disney But WAIT. There’s MORE. Play Disney App (Part Two) With the hype surrounding the latest MagicBand+ technology, you might be wanting to purchase a new band yourself, just so you can go on immersive missions around Galaxy’s Edge. But the Star Wars Data Pad — which can ALSO be found on the Play Disney App — gives you a similar opportunity to interact with different things around Galaxy’s Edge. With the data pad, you can also go on (different) missions, as well as collect cargo, translate Aurebesh, hack into droid technology, and just cause controlled chaos — in general — around the planet of Bantu. Star Wars Datapad ©Disney But if you’re REALLY trying to avoid those super-duper long ride lines, then THIS free strategy might become your trusty steed. Disney Genie The free version of Disney Genie can be a SUPER underrated feature (Since Disney Genie+ tends to capture the spotlight). But there’s more to the complimentary planning tool than you may realize. Much like the AccuWeather app can tell you about the hourly weather forecast, the free version of Disney Genie has a forecast, too. But THIS hourly forecast is for ride and attraction wait times throughout the day. Now, much like a REGULAR weather forecast, Disney Genie isn’t always 100% accurate — BUT it does give you a better idea about when rides will be at their lowest and highest wait times throughout the day. And if this is your first ever Disney trip — or even if you just want to add a little more VARIETY to your upcoming vacation — Disney Genie can ALSO create an itinerary for you and your group, featuring your dining, ride, and experience preferences. You need the My Disney Experience app to use Genie+! Now, even though this service CAN be super useful, it’s important to still do your research ahead of time and not rely solely on Disney Genie to guide you through each and every park. Because SOMETIMES those choices it adds to the mix are rather… interesting. (No, Disney Genie, I do NOT want to dine at Coral Reef in EPCOT. Stop adding that to my PLANS.) Ooh — okay — here’s kinda a controversial point! (Let’s see if YOU find it worth the $0 price tag.) Use Single Rider Paying for Lightning Lanes through Disney Genie + can add up QUICKLY. If ONLY there were other options out there we could rely on instead! Admittedly, I’m hyping up those Single Rider lines a little too much. After all, they’re limited to only a handful of rides, AND sometimes they can still get rather lengthy. HOWEVER, if you’re at a ride that has that single rider option available, and the queue is looking rather intense, there’s a good chance that you can significantly lower your wait time by choosing the single rider line over the standard line. And it won’t cost you a cent extra. Single rider lines are a free way to save time! BONUS: Rider Swap is also a FREE service that you can use to help everybody in your group ride ALL the thrill rides in ALL the parks — even if you’ve got a tiny tyke in your party that someone’s gonna have to look after while everyone else rides the first time ‘round. Just ask a cast member at the front of the attraction about Rider Swap BEFORE you jump in line, and they’ll get you all set up! Making memories doesn’t always have to be EXPENSIVE. Sometimes, a captured moment can be truly… priceless. (Bleh. That sounded cheesy. Lemme explain that in more human terms.) Cast Member Photos If you want a professional photo from your Disney World trip, your best bet is to purchase the PhotoPass Memory Maker add-on (OR to purchase single copies of your favorite PhotoPass photos). HOWEVER, if you just want a PhotoPass photographer to take your picture for FREE, you can ask them to take a picture of your group on your phone. And it’ll cost ya nothing! There may be some cases where PhotoPass photographers won’t be able to do this for you, so be aware that these guidelines could vary depending on the PhotoPass location. Minnie with some Cast Members! Cast members really DO make a park day 1000 times better. And, if you’re lucky, they may even put on a free show for you when you LEAST expect it. Catch an Art Show There are SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS you can watch talented artists design things around Disney World. You can see glassblowing demonstrations at the Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers shop (in both Disney Springs AND Magic Kingdom), live sketch artists at the Art of Disney store in Disney Springs, painting performances during EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts… and that’s only a FEW of the MANY ways you can be “wow”ed by the endless creativity from cast members. (Seriously, it’s like MAGIC.) And while SOME cast members are hired to keep the parks look spick-and-span, they ALSO like to “WOW” us with art, too. Water art, to be exact! We’ve seen characters like Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale, and Goofy pop up on the Disney World grounds — just out of the blue! But they don’t last long! (This IS water art, after all.) So keep your eyes peeled for the impromptu masterpieces, compliments of Disney’s talented cast members! Cast Members doing water art Time for a freebie CLASSIC! (Truly — have you even BEEN to Disney World if you haven’t gotten one of THESE before?) Celebration Buttons Birthdays. Anniversaries. Honeymoons. Graduations. ANY special event that you might be traveling for can be emphasized with a good ol’ Disney celebration button for you to display proudly on your clothes all day long. Buttons can be picked up from the front lobby of your resort, or at various Disney theme park locations (like guests relations OR select merchandise shops). Now make sure to keep that button fastened to ya ALL DAY LONG. Because you NEVER know when a little extra “pixie dust” will be thrown your way. (And by “pixie dust” we mean “potentially free desserts at table service restaurants.”) Don’t forget your free celebration button! WHEW. All that walking around sure makes you break a sweat. If ONLY there was a way to cool down that didn’t cost anything extra… Oh WAIT. There IS. Splash Pads Let’s say you wanna cool down, but you don’t really wanna commit to a full-on pool day. Disney World has SO MANY splash pads scattered around the property! You can find splash pads outside Earl of Sandwich at Disney Springs, or at the Casey Jr. Splash N Soak Station at Magic Kingdom, or even out on the grounds of SEVERAL Disney World resorts. Splash pads are abundant here — so jump on in, the water’s fine! Splash pad at Saratoga Springs This might shock you, but Disney World isn’t always SCORCHING hot. So what free experiences can you expect when the temperatures start to cool? Select Holiday Activities You might be excited that the Magic Kingdom holiday parties are back in FULL SWING, but you don’t HAVE to pay for this after-hours event to still get in the holly-jolly spirit on Disney property. There are SO many FREE Christmas activities to explore around the holidays— like admiring the GIANT gingerbread house inside the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort lobby and taking a walk around the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House And if you’re planning on being in EPCOT around the holiday season, you can also experience the Festival of the Holidays — which won’t cost you a full extra park ticket on top of what you’re already paying! You’ll be able to listen to different holiday storytellers describe festive traditions from around the globe, as well as see the Candlelight Processional over at the American Adventure Pavilion — which features a celebrity narrator AND a full-on choir and orchestra to pull the whole thing off. (And BOY do they pull it off.) Sometimes, the free things at Disney World might actually help you MAKE money. Wi-Fi If you’re someone who works remotely (or if you don’t wanna keep using your data on vacation), there are several places around Disney World with access to free Wi-Fi — and that includes ALL of the resorts, each of the parks, the Disney Springs shopping district, and EVEN the Disney buses. So you don’t have to worry about staying disconnected or not being able to send out an important work email while you’re on vacation (though, it must be said, some WiFi signals around property are WAY stronger than others. We always seem to find better Disney Springs WiFi near Amorette’s Patisserie area) Catalonia Boardroom Alright. That’s enough work for ONE vacation. Let’s get back to the FUN. Disney Transportation Wait, we said FUN! Is Disney transportation REALLY all that fun?! It CAN be! The Disney Skyliner, Boats, and Monorail aren’t just a nifty way to get around the parks — BUT they can be a nice, easy-going ride with GREAT scenic views. And as far as the Disney buses are concerned? Listen. we know they can be a pain, but we’re still glad that they’re an option to get us from Point A to Point B. (And a FREE option, at that.) Walt Disney World Skyliner And THAT’S the perfect segue into our NEXT point… Transportation Cards Cast members around Disney’s complimentary transportation services — such as the Monorail, Skyliner, buses, and boats — might have collectible transportation trading cards for you to pick up. All you’ve gotta do is ask about them! (Let’s see if YOU can collect them all!) Monorail Transportation Cards There are SOME Disney World collections that are downright IMPOSSIBLE to collect all of. Including… Tracking Down Hidden Mickeys! Of COURSE you’ve gotta try out THIS resort-wide activity at least ONCE! It’s, like, the Disney LAW! Disney Imagineers have created the biggest scavenger hunt by adding secret Mickey shapes to the decor, architecture, and greenery around the entire Disney World property. Some are more obvious, and some require you to have a pretty keen eye for detail. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge even has a whole scavenger hunt dedicated to tracking down some of their most POPULAR (and sneaky) Hidden Mickeys around the resort. Disney’s Riviera Resort Has Hidden Mickeys You Can Search For If You Stay There! Ask a cast member in the lobby for a Hidden Mickey guide — then get to searching! Be sure to keep track of how many YOU find on your trip — and let us know which hidden Mickey turns out to be your all-time favorite! Don’t roll your eyes at this next point. It just might be the most important freebie YET. Water Do NOT take Disney’s free water for granted. Trust me, you’re gonna NEED it. If you purchase a bottle of water for each of your meals, you’re looking at spending an extra $4-$5 for EACH drink. Every. Single. Day. HOWEVER, many quick services and sit-down restaurants offer free water cups upon request. And if you bring a refillable water bottle with you, there are also designated water refill stations located in several areas around the parks. Don’t sleep on the free water. Yay yay YAY! Now you’ve got FIFTY FREE Disney World things that you can tell your friends and family about! (And they’re gonna LOVE you for it.) Drop us your email at Disneyfoodblog.com/50FREETHINGS for this entire list to make your life 10-times easier. So as we head into a new year, there are plenty of new opportunities to cut costs and save money with these FREEBIES! As always, we’ll continue to share new ideas for ways to save on your future Disney World trips! Click here to check out the latest Disney Deals and Discounts! 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. How are you planning to save money on your 2023 Disney trips? Let us know in the comments! The post 50 Free Things to do in Disney World in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy New Year’s Eve from Disney World! Main Street U.S.A. Christmas Decorations There is plenty to see and do around the parks on this festive day, like special treats, merch, entertainment, and more — and we’re bringing you along as we check it out. But, we’re not the only ones ringing in the New Year in Disney World, so let’s take a look at the crowds! We saw some pretty intense crowds over the past few days so we’re expecting some heavy crowds on New Year’s Eve as well! We typically see special events in both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, and because of that park passes have been sold out for theme park ticket and hotel guests since early October. But, exactly when the crowds will show up is another story, since the most exciting New Year’s festivities take place at night. When we got to Magic Kingdom, we saw that things were already busy mid-afternoon. Crowds on Main Street, U.S.A. We arrived shortly before 3PM and people were gathering along the parade route to watch Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. This is the last day that the parade will show before it returns to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party next year. Guests already lined up. Once we got away from the parade route, things were less dense…although it’ll likely pick back up again after the parade ends. Crowds in Tomorrowland Around the same time in EPCOT, we encountered a LOT of people when walking our way through Creations Shop. Good luck looking for souvenirs today! So. Many. People. We’ll continue to update this post as we get later in the evening and closer to fireworks time. Typically, the parks get REALLY packed in the evening so keep following to see what it’s like. And, if you’re looking for help planning your next trip — we’ve got you covered with these posts below: The Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations for 2023 Planning Tips to Know Before Your Next Trip 3 Terrifyingly Easy Ways to Ruin Your Disney World Vacation We’ll be keeping up with all the New Year’s Eve and Day happenings in Disney World, so stay tuned! Your Complete Guide To New Year’s Eve in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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. The post What the CROWDS Look Like in Disney World on New Year’s Eve first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, it’s official, we’re shutting the door on 2022 and ringing in 2023 — and where else better to ring it in than in Disney World? Scat Cat’s Club Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Disney World is SPECIAL, but what makes it even better is that Disney has released a ton of limited-time snacks! This, obviously, makes us very excited because if anything, Disney food is our happy place. So let’s head on over to one of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter! So if you head over to Scat Cat’s Club — Cafe, you’ll find the Champagne Beignet. How’s that for celebratory? They’re here! This is a Classic Mickey beignet topped with a champagne glaze and starry sprinkles. Now. we’re already big fans of the beignets here, as it is, but does this one impress us? Champagne Beignet Like beignets we’ve had here in the past, this treat was sweet, light, and airy. The glaze on top was a great complement to the dough and had a very subtle champagne taste. It’s so pretty! Oddly enough, we detected the slightest hint of blueberry flavoring underneath the champagne. The sprinkles were sugary, but it worked well because the beignet was only mildly sweet. So fluffy! If you want to try the Champagne Beignet out for yourself, you’ll have to do it quickly — it’s only available December 31st through January 1st for $3.99. Needless to say, though, you’ll still be able to pick up the classic Mickey beignets here, and that’s always a good idea. WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! DFB Guide and Snacks Bundle Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! 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. Do you have a favorite Disney World New Year’s snack? Let us know in the comments! The post Where to Find CHAMPAGNE Beignets in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, we’re ready to put the holiday season behind us, but boy, oh BOY, has it been fun! The holiday season is coming to a close We’ve enjoyed seeing all the beautiful holiday decorations, checking out the gingerbread displays, eating ALL the holiday treats, and eating even MORE holiday foods at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. But now, we’re heading into the first week of 2023, so let’s see what Disney World’s park hours and park pass availability look like for January 1st-7th, 2023! Magic Kingdom Park Hours Let’s start in Magic Kingdom. The park hours for January 1st through 7th are 9AM to 11PM. ©Disney Extended evening hours are on January 4th from 11PM to 1AM. EPCOT Park Hours At EPCOT, park hours for January 1st through 6th are 9AM to 9PM. On January 7th, the park hours are from 10AM to 9PM. ©Disney Extended evening hours are on January 2nd from 9PM to 11PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Park hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on January 1st through 7th are from 8:30AM to 9PM. ©Disney Remember that you can park hop after 2 PM, as long as you’ve scanned into the park you have a park pass reservation for earlier in the day. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Hours Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, park hours are from 8AM to 8PM from January 1st through 7th. ©Disney If you stay at a Disney World hotel, you can use Early Theme Park Entry to enter any of the four parks an extra 30 minutes earlier than its official opening time. Park Pass Reservation Availability Depending on which category you fall under, your park pass reservation availability is dependent on whether you just have theme park tickets, are a Disney World hotel guest, or have an Annual Pass. For visitors with Theme Park Tickets, Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are full on January 1st and 3rd through 6th. On January 2nd, all 4 parks are sold out. ©Disney For Select Resort Guests, Magic Kingdom is sold out on January 1st, while Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are sold out on January 3rd through 6th. All 4 parks are sold out on January 2nd. ©Disney A different calendar is used for those with Annual Passes. For the Incredi Pass, Magic Kingdom is unavailable on January 1st through 4th, EPCOT is available every day of the week, Hollywood Studios is unavailable January 1st through 5th, and Animal Kingdom is sold out January 2nd and 3rd. There are no block-out dates. ©Disney For the Sorcerer Pass, there are also no block-out dates, Magic Kingdom is unavailable on January 1st and 2nd, EPCOT is only unavailable on January 2nd, Hollywood Studios is sold out from January 1st through 5th, and Animal Kingdom is unavailable on January 2nd and 3rd. ©Disney The Pirate Pass has a block-out date on January 1st. Magic Kingdom is sold out for January 2nd through 4th, while EPCOT is only sold out for January 2nd. Hollywood Studios is sold out on January 2nd through 5th, while Animal Kingdom is sold out on January 2nd and 3rd. ©Disney Finally, those with the Pixie Dust Pass have both January 1st and January 7th blocked out. No parks are available on January 2nd and 3rd, but all four parks are available January 4th through 6th. ©Disney That’s everything you need to know about Disney World’s park hours and park pass availability for next week. If you’re planning on visiting next week, be sure to make those park pass reservations as soon as you can! We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! 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 visiting Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post The Two Parks You CAN'T Visit in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy New Year! Can you believe 2022 will soon be over and it will officially be 2023? 2023 in DISNEY WORLD! We can’t think of a better place to celebrate the New Year, though, than in Disney World — and there are LOADS of things to do. However, all we want to do is eat ALL the New Year’s snacks, and that’s exactly what we’re doing. So let’s head on over to Disney’s All-Star Resorts to check out a rather unique treat! Meet the 2023 Celebration Mickey Piñata. This is a Chocolate Mickey Piñata filled with white chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge cake, and fresh strawberries. World Premiere Food Court menu This is going to be one of those treats you’ll want to take a photo of because it’s so cool! It’s adorable! So what’s the taste like? Well, first of all, we have to comment on the deliciously moist chocolate cake inside! It was the perfect complement to the white chocolate and strawberry flavors. Look at those little ears! However, the REAL star was the white chocolate mousse — creamy and smooth with an amazing, not-overly-sweet flavor. All in all, a really great treat. Plus, it was fun to crack the whole thing open! Here’s what you get on the inside We would definitely recommend this if you love the chocolate and strawberry combo, and the sugar level wasn’t overwhelming. (Which is definitely hard to balance in a snack like this!) If you’re wanting to celebrate with the Mickey Piñata, you can grab it for $9.99. It’s only available on December 31st and January 1st, though, so make sure you grab it if you’re there on those dates! You can get it at World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! DFB Guide and Snacks Bundle Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Find Out Which Disney World Parks Are Open Til Midnight on New Year’s Eve? 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. Do you have a favorite New Year’s food or snack? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Disney World’s Chocolate PIÑATA is Only Available for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, if you’ve been reading DFB for a while, you know we get excited about certain Disney foods. All-Star Movies We will never NOT tell you about our love for Corndog nuggets (and plastic cheese sauce). We will always want a Dole Whip. We rarely turn down a charcuterie board when it’s offered in restaurants — but a NEW charcuterie offering has arrived in Disney World, and YES, we tried it! Okay, so we’re heading over to Disney’s All-Star Movies to try the Celebration Charcuterie & Cheese for $25 at the World Premiere Food Court. Celebration Charcuterie and Cheese This features cured meats, duck confit, aged cheeses, savory cookies, and accompaniments. So let’s take a look at it first to see what it looks like: Celebration Charcuterie and Cheese Of course, a charcuterie board is only as good as the meat and cheese offered on it, so let’s talk about how everything tasted. The board features Mickey crackers, alongside green olives, pickles, savory cannolis, breadsticks, hot mustard dipping sauce, Parmesan, sausage, rillettes, hot ketchup sauce, cheddar cheese, and prosciutto. Celebration Charcuterie and Cheese All in all, it’s a pretty basic (but yummy!) charcuterie board. The sausage had a nice kick to it, and the cheeses were all delicious. The Mickey crackers were a fun addition, though not super flavorful, and the savory cannoli was on the dry side. Mickey Crackers The star of the board may have been the sauces, which all tasted delicious! All in all, the board is on the pricey side of things, but we found it to be a particularly fun Resort snack option to ring in the New Year! If that sounds good to you, you can get the Celebration Charcuterie & Cheese at: World Premiere at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Intermission at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort End Zone at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort There’s a catch, though — this charcuterie is only available for two days: on December 31st and January 1st. So if you’re going to be in Disney World those two days, grab it if you’re at any of those hotels! WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! DFB Guide and Snacks Bundle Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Here’s The Ultimate Ranking of Charcuterie Boards in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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’s your favorite charcuterie board in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post A Charcuterie Board With Mickey Crackers?! THIS is How You Start a New Year in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

All right, folks, it’s time to get a little weird. Weird things that aren’t beyond “Imagination,”…eh? Disney World is a magical place but sometimes things can get, well, weird! Whether it was a CEO swaparoo or a bizarrely long line for a popcorn bucket, 2022 was full of weird, strange moments, so let’s go over the weirdest moments of 2022! Long Line for a Popcorn Bucket The weirdness of 2022 started in EPCOT at the 2022 Festival of the Arts. Disney released a brand-new Figment Popcorn Bucket! The lovable purple dragon (who’s also the festival’s mascot!) finally got his own souvenir popcorn bucket that puts the “fun” in functional! And let’s just say: the Figment fans were out in FULL force with an HOURS long wait for Pop Eats. He’s back! In fact, one Cast Member estimated that the line had grown to a six and a half hour wait! That’s almost 400 minutes for a popcorn bucket! Line to get Figment Popcorn bucket Since that explosive popularity, Disney since established a virtual queue for those popular items, and when they released the more recent Mr. Toad popcorn bucket, it was much smoother signing up through the virtual queue and getting a time assigned to return and collect your popcorn bucket pal. In discussing this possibility, Jennifer Lee shared, “What if you could walk into the Madrigals’ casita…What if Mirabel is your guide…What if you could step up to a door and discover your own magical gift?” That’s another possibility! And finally, they also teased that another area for expansion could include a land themed to…the Disney Villains! The Characters We Love to Hate! Again, Disney is referring to these as “potential expansion opportunities” and creative “what if” ideas. Some these may come to pass as they’ve been introduced to us, in a modified form, or not at all. Seems like Disney is trying to whet our appetites, but without solid commitment on follow-through, but we remain hopeful! NEW Coco, Encanto, and Villains-Themed Areas Teased for Magic Kingdom CEO Switcharoo One of the strangest pieces of news that occurred in 2022 was the changing of Disney CEOs. The announcement came late Sunday, November 20th, from the Disney Board of Directors. Bob Chapek ©Disney The Walt Disney Company announced that Bob Iger (who formerly led Disney as the CEO) would return as CEO, effective immediately. Disney thanked Chapek for “his service to Disney over his long career, including navigating the company through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic.” The announcement was following a third-quarter revenue report that disappointed investors. ©Reuters Boomerang CEOs have become a little more common in recent years, but this CEO change-out and timing took us all by surprise. Bob Iger Is BACK as Disney CEO Following Bob Chapek Exit Disney Posts Reminders and Warning Regarding Courtesy Disney guests can find a lot of valuable information and guidelines on Disney’s website. Park hours, show times, reservation availability, you name it. You’ll find several important updates on the Disney World website, including the latest health and safety information, theme park reservations, help with the mobile app, and more. In December, Disney added a new section on the Preparing for Your Visit page labeled “Courtesy” with a message that reads, “Be the magic you want to see in the world.” ©Disney It seems as though Disney wants to remind guests that being kind and respectful of others is basic human decency, and if guests are unable to do so and it causes a disturbance, they can be asked to leave Disney World. A similar message was also posted on the website for Disneyland, a few days after the Disney World notice appeared. ©Disney So, the next time you’re in Disney World or Disneyland and are exhausted, frustrated, or whatever the case may be — remember to “Be the magic you want to see in the world” and treat others kindly. Chances are you’re at Disney World to have a good time, and so is everyone else! Important WARNING Added to Disney World Website And those are the WEIRDEST moments from Disney World in 2022! Who knows what 2022 will bring? Keep reading DFB for more Disney World updates, news, and weirdness! 5 times Disney World made guests MAD! 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 were the weirdest Disney World moments for you in 2022? Tell us in the comments! The post 7 of the Weirdest Disney World Moments in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re at the tail end of the holiday season now, but a NEW kind of season is just getting started in Disney World. Fantasyland It’s refurbishment season! During the winter months (usually beginning in January), Disney often closes major rides to update them, which means if you’re visiting at this time, you might not be able to visit some of your favorite attractions. Although several rides are going to close later on in January, there won’t be too many new closures this coming week. Let’s take a look! Before we get to the closures…do you already have your bags packed for your trip? If you’re going to visit Disney World soon, you’ll need the perfect outfit to wear into the parks! We’ve got a lot of great tees and sweatshirts (including some holiday designs!) at our online DFB store — Click here to check out our whole merch line. These colors pop! Now that you’re ready with the perfect Disney ‘fits, check out our full list of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. Magic Kingdom Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Tomorrowland Light & Power is still closed for refurbishments, and Disney hasn’t announced when it’ll reopen. For now, it’s scheduled to be closed for all of next week. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. In the meantime, guests who visit Space Mountain are being directed to exit the ride a different way. Enchanted Tales with Belle Enchanted Tales with Belle is where guests could previously hear the story of Beauty and the Beast from Belle herself. Belle at Enchanted Tales with Belle This attraction is currently closed, and Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date. Meet Ariel at Her Grotto Like Belle’s attraction, Ariel’s meet-and-greet is also closed in Fantasyland. Ariel’s Grotto Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date for Ariel’s Grotto, either. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Over in Storybook Circus, Pete’s Silly Sideshow is closed. This character meet-and-greet spot usually has Minnie, Daisy, Goofy, and Donald, dressed in circus performer outfits. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Disney has announced that it’ll reopen sometime “in the coming months.” We’ll be watching for more updates! Find out when 2 of the biggest rides in Magic Kingdom will CLOSE next month. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid This Little Mermaid-themed stage show has been closed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a long time now. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen. Check out the new gelato stand in Hollywood Studios. EPCOT Cool Wash Cool Wash temporarily had a new sign that re-named the spot “Refreshment Kiosk,” but that sign has been removed. The snack kiosk is still closed and blocked off by several plants. Cool Wash Disney hasn’t announced when Cool Wash will reopen, but we’ll watch for any changes. We met a RARE Disney prince in EPCOT! Disney World Hotels Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Narcoossee’s is an upscale seafood restaurant at the Grand Floridian, and it’s been closed for several months now. Narcoossee’s This restaurant will reopen sometime in 2023 with an “enhanced dining experience.” We’ll be watching for Disney to announce a more specific reopening date. A hotel near Disney World is getting a $1 BILLION expansion. Disney World Water Parks Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon is closed in Disney World, and Disney hasn’t announced when it’ll reopen. Typhoon Lagoon Disney World’s other water park, Blizzard Beach, is open! Check out our full guide to Typhoon Lagoon here. Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides: 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! 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In 2023, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating a BIG milestone — 100 years! Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo The company was founded by Walt Disney himself in 1923 and since then we’ve had decades of movies, theme parks, entertainment, and SO much more. The company is celebrating big throughout the year, and we’ve already started to see some of the special anniversary merchandise — including a new MagicBand+! Thanks to our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram), we know that there’s a NEW 100th Anniversary MagicBand+ design available online. It’s not yet available for purchase on shopDisney, but you can order it if you’re planning an upcoming trip or renewing an annual pass for Walt Disney World. ©Disney It matches the platinum color scheme of the rest of the anniversary merchandise we’ve seen so far! Typically, it’ll be $44.99, but the pre-arrival discounted price is $34.99. We’ll be on the lookout for this one in the parks and shopDisney soon. 100th Anniversary Minnie ears If you’re interested in shopping more 100th Anniversary merchandise, we’ve already seen several items online, in Disney World, and in Disneyland Resort. We’ll be on the lookout for more of the collection in the coming months! Click Here to See All the 100th Anniversary Merch Online! 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 do you think of the MagicBand+? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Released an EXCLUSIVE 100th Anniversary MagicBand+ Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost 2023, and at the end of year many of us take the time to reflect on the past year. There was lots of big news at Disney in 2022! 2022 was a huge year in Disney news, from surge pricing to new park land teasers. We’re breaking down 2022 for you, so take a look! Ok, let’s dive into all of the big changes that took place in the Disney World parks, and the Disney company during 2022. The changes, events, and announcements that happened this year will continue to impact the way we navigate the parks next year. So sit tight, grab yourself a celebratory glass of champagne or sparkling cider, and enjoy this walk down memory lane. Cheers to a new year! The Bob CEO Uno-Reverse Card Yeah. To say the Bob CEO boomerang event of 2022 was a shock for all of us is putting it lightly. On the evening of November 20th, the Walt Disney Company announced the sudden departure of Disney’s now-former CEO, Bob Chapek. In his place, the once-retired Bob Iger stepped back into his role as CEO. Bob Chapek and Bob Iger©CNBC Iger has signed a 2-year contract with Disney where, during this time, he’ll be helping the Disney+ streaming service get back on its feet, after its continual devastating losses for the company. He’ll also be helping the Disney company find a more suitable long-term successor that’ll follow in his footsteps after those two years are up. We’ve summed up the whole Bob switcheroo in a video, if you want to learn more. Surge Pricing Escapades Surge pricing became Disney’s weapon-of-choice this year. And that’s not to say Disney hadn’t already been using a surge pricing system for many, many years now — especially with park ticket prices and resort stays. We just saw it happening a lot more often in 2022. Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets When it came to Disney’s premium travel planning tools — Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes — which give guests Lighting Lane access to bypass the main queues of rides and attractions in exchange for much shorter lines, we’ve always seen the Individual Lightning Lanes for Disney’s most popular rides work on a fluctuating price system, where daily prices depend on the time of year and demand. New signs! But when Lightning Lanes were originally released back in 2021, Genie+ — which gives you access to the Lightning Lanes of over 40 other Disney World attractions — was set at $15 per person, per day. However, on October 11th this year, Genie+ switched over to a surge pricing system too. Around Thanksgiving weekend, we saw those Genie+ prices skyrocket to $29 per person, per day — meaning a family of four would’ve had to pay $116 for one day’s worth of Lightning Lanes. Since then, Lightning Lane prices have mellowed slightly, but we still haven’t seen them quite drop back to $15 again. As of late, they’ve been ranging more around the $17-$18 range, but tend to drop slightly on the weekdays versus the weekends. Frozen Ever After Lightning Lane sign in EPCOT But Genie+ isn’t the only Disney planning feature being impacted by new fluctuating price systems. Park hopper ticket add ons, which allow you to visit more than one Disney park per day, after 2pm rolls around, have switched from being a set price of $65 on top of your regular ticket price to being a different price depending on when you visit. These prices start at $65 per ticket, but are capable of getting as high as $93 per ticket. On Christmas Day, one of the busiest days of the year, a Park Hopper add-on is $252 per ticket. That’s $73 more than the single day ticket for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, and $93 more than the single day ticket for Animal Kingdom. Christmas Day crowds When you move to multi-day tickets, you can really start seeing the price increases take hold. For a 2-day Park Hopper starting on January 24th, 2023, it’s $360.19, and a Park Hopper Plus is $380.19. That’s $80 more than a single day ticket for a Park Hopper and $100 more for a Park Hopper Plus, which gives you access to additional Disney experiences — like the water parks and golf courses. EPCOT entrance And that’s not all! On December 8th, Disney also switched their one-day, one-park tickets to a new surge-based tier system, too. Now, Disney World tickets won’t just surge in price depending on when you visit, but they’ll also surge depending on what park you want to visit on any given day. For example, a ticket for Magic Kingdom could be more expensive than a ticket to EPCOT for the very same date. Cinderella Castle This is what the new 1-day, 1-park ticket price breakdown looks like now: Disney’s Animal Kingdom — $109-$159 (prices are staying the same as current costs) Disney’s Hollywood Studios — $124-$179 EPCOT — $114-$179 Magic Kingdom — $124-$189 Keep in mind that if you’re planning on visiting more than one park during your trip, this new ticket price system by park won’t impact your visit. But if you do plan on only visiting one park, remember to not just look at what dates are normally cheapest, but at what parks are cheapest during the dates you want to visit, too. Animal Kingdom Let’s say you book a trip in September and stick to a weekday to try to keep prices lower. If you’re buying a 1-day, 1-park ticket during that time you’ll, then, also need to look at what the prices look like for each individual park on the specific day you’ll be visiting. Lots of surge pricing going around — but keeping in mind that some of these surge prices don’t necessarily need to be purchased for you to have a successful trip. Genie+, Individual Lightning Lanes, and Park Hoppers are all add-ons that can be useful, but aren’t necessary. And we’d even argue that, with park hoppers being priced at what they are now, that additional cost really isn’t as necessary. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Make sure to study up on all the pros and cons for these services before making a decision on whether you’re gonna absolutely need them or not for your 2023 vacation. Brand New Releases! Now for some of the fun stuff! Disney World gave us a whole lotta new things in 2022 that we got to see, ride, and experience for the first time ever! On February 11, the Disney Adventures Friends Cavalcade premiered in Magic Kingdom, showcasing popular Disney characters including Miguel from Coco, Marie from Aristocats, and several Disney princesses, that we don’t see hanging around the parks as often — which was a nice surprise! Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade On March 1st, Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser launched to give guests a completely immersive intergalactic experience. During your 2-day, 2night stay, you’ll get to participate in a wide range of activities and dining experiences in an interactive environment “on a galaxy far, far away” — where YOU, alone, will be responsible for how your story unfolds. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Connections Cafe and Eatery, the fast-casual Quick Service restaurant and home to Starbucks coffee in EPCOT’s World Celebration, opened on April 24. Here, you’ll be able to find dishes inspired by global flavors — such as a Banh mi burger, a curry spice pizza, and liege waffles, made with brioche yeast dough, pearl sugar, and topped off with additional sweets. Fall Liege Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opened on May 27th as part of the historic transformation happening in EPCOT! This new roller coaster is not only EPCOT’s first-ever coaster for the park, but also Disney World’s first-ever Marvel ride to open on property. To ride Cosmic Rewind currently, you will need to grab a boarding pass on your My Disney Experience App to enter into its virtual queue. Boarding Passes go live daily at 7AM and 1PM sharp. But we’ll let you know if the virtual queue system switches over to a standard physical queue system sometime in 2023, which seems likely. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Though the OG version of Finding Nemo: The Musical ended in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new version, called Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond, took its place, premiering on June 11. The show now features a fresh script and new set pieces. During the story, the fish from Dr. P. Sherman’s office have finally made their way to the Marine Life Institute as seen in Finding Dory. From the institute, the fish tell us about Nemo and Marlin’s big adventure, which means you can still expect to see a show filled with puppetry and some classic songs — alongside updated musical numbers, too! Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond! A new type of interactive MagicBand launched at Walt Disney World on July 27, 2022, and at Disneyland Resort on October 26, 2022 — and its name is MagicBand+! Because the “+” symbol is basically a Disney trademark by now. A MagicBand+ has all the features of the OG MagicBand technology, as well as offering new features to enhance your Disney park experience — including things like: Interacting with the 50th Anniversary Character Statues Joining the Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters game in Disney’s Hollywood Studios And syncing up with the nighttime spectaculars/select rides, which will set off the band’s corresponding lights and vibrations MagicBand+ range in price between,depending on the style Just don’t forget to charge them nightly! Halloween music! On August 15th, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is undergoing a transformation that started in 2022, as well. This led to BoardWalk Bakery closing up shop, and BoardWalk Deli taking its place on August 15th. The BoardWalk Deli is a quick service location that now serves hot and cold deli sandwiches, and bakery items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. BoardWalk Deli has pastries and sandwiches Now here’s a wildcard addition we received in Magic Kingdom this year! When Disney Enchantment started in Magic Kingdom in 2021, in honor of the Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, guests were rather disappointed to find that there was no mention of Walt or Roy Disney anywhere in the show. And that just felt wrong. But, around the end of August this year, Enchantment received a new preshow — a preshow that took guests’ concerns to heart and made sure to honor the individuals who made the parks possible, the Disney brothers themselves. Can you see them? The Disney resorts’ new “Hey Disney” technology — which offers “custom voice assistance” to guests staying at Resort hotels in Walt Disney World and Disneyland — is now in the testing stages in select rooms over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The tech will continue to be rolled out in phases throughout the course of 2023, and will eventually be available in all Disney hotel rooms, including values, moderates, and deluxe resorts alike. Hey, Disney! Disney Springs really focused in on their sweet treat offerings this year: Salt and Straw now scoops up unique signature ice cream flavors on the West Side of the shopping district, with wacky seasonal flavors that’ve included options like Salted Caramel Thanksgiving Turkey for November and Dwanta’s Teremana Spiked Eggnog Ice Cream for December. Cinnamon and Honey Fried Chicken Ice Cream and Deviled Egg with Smoked Black Tea ice cream And, over in the Marketplace section, Swirls on the Water opened to give guests more DOLE Whip options that you won’t find anywhere else on property, including a DOLE Whip Lemon and Cookie Dough Soft-serve Swirl AND Dole Whip pineapple vanilla nachos — made with Waffle Cone Chips and topped with DOLE Whip, Mango Boba Pearls, Raspberry Sauce, Whipped Cream, and Sprinkles. Dole Whip Flight at Swirls on the Water Okay, this new feature turned out being pretty controversial, but when the complimentary Disney’s Magical Express buses were retired at the very beginning of the year, the Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer took over to help transport guests from the Orlando International Airport and over to their Disney World resort and back again… all for a price. Mears Connect Bus WHEW. LOTS of stuff there, friends. But just you wait. I’m about to hit you with even more changes that the Disney company announced this year that’ll impact your trips in the near (and distant) future… The MAJOR D23 Announcements On September 11th, during the D23 Disney Parks Panel — led by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro — we got to learn about the future of Disney World for 2023 and beyond. EPCOT Transformation A dedicated Festival area is coming to EPCOT in late 2023 to serve as the new “home base” for the park’s seasonal Festivals and live events. CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza will be housed in EPCOT’s World Celebration and will serve two separate functions. CommuniCore Plaza ©Disney The Plaza will provide an outdoor space where guests can come to relax and experience all that the Festivals have to offer. And the Hall will host a wide variety of experiences with food, art, live music, and more with a demonstration kitchen, a mixology bar, and exhibition and gallery space, giving presenting chefs new ways to connect and experiment. Journey of Water Journey of Water is a new Moana-inspired attraction coming to EPCOT’s World Nature in late 2023, as well! Guests will be able to explore what Disney has described as a “lush exploration trail” that allows explorers to “play with magical, living water” through an immersive walk-through attraction. Construction on Journey of Water And on a hot day in the parks, you best believe you’re gonna find us here, chillin’ with Moana’s very good friend, Water. Figment Meet & Greet By the end of 2023, you’ll also be able to meet Figment at EPCOT in his very own meet-and-greet location. Figment is a SUPER STAR You’ll be able to proudly show off your Figment popcorn bucket to make him proud. New Nighttime Fireworks Shows And the EPCOT offerings just don’t stop comin’! A brand new nighttime spectacular will make its debut in late 2023 in honor of 100 Years of Wonder: the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney Company! Disney Enchantment Singing the same tune over in Magic Kingdom, Happily Ever After will return in 2023 as part of an updated fireworks spectacular. We expect to see lots of tears. Bring tissues and check on your fellow Happily Ever After friends, because they will be a MESS on the day of this song’s return. TRON Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is FINALLY opening at the Magic Kingdom in Spring 2023! The View of TRON from the Walt Disney World Railroad Train!! During this high-speed ride, guests will board a two-wheeled Lightcycle of their very own and “launch into the Grid for a race through a dark, computerized world” reaching speeds up to 59 miles per hour! Haunted Mansion Addition Foolish mortals will be happy to know that the Hatbox Ghost will be materializing in Magic Kingdom’s version of Haunted Mansion sometime in 2023. Haunted Mansion This happy haunt has already made his home within Disneyland, buuuuut we’re guessing he decided to go ahead and volunteer as the 1000th haunt of Disney World too. Because why not? New Restaurants And in 2023, we’re also expecting to welcome THREE new table services restaurants to join the Disney dining lineup, including: Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs Gwendolyn Rogers’ Cake Bake Shop in Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Beyond 2023 We still have SEVERAL things to anticipate… . Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open in both Disneyland park and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in late 2024. Originally, we heard about this ride back in June 2020 when Disney announced that the water-based ride Splash Mountain would close to be rethemed into an attraction inspired by the Disney animated film, The Princess and the Frog. Model of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the 2022 D23 Expo And although we didn’t hear much about this project for a while, we DID learn this year that this updated long flume now has a projected 2024 release. We also heard about a potential restaurant revamp in Disneyland to match the re-theme on Splash Mountain. Eudora’s Chic Boutique Signage During the same D23 panel, we also got to hear about some of Disney World’s “blue sky” projects being thrown about the Disney Imagineering office. “Blue Sky” is part of the Imagineers creative development process. At this stage, their focus is to look at something and say, “what could it be?” But not necessarily WHEN will it be. 100 Years of Wonder So, basically, blue sky projects are more of a big ol brainstorming sesh than anything. But that didn’t stop D’Amaro from letting us in on what they’ve been stewing over! The blue sky projects shared during the panel included brand new Lands for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ©Disney In Magic Kingdom, D’Amaro talked about the potential of having lands themed around Pixar’s Coco, Encanto, and the Disney Villains. And for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, he threw out ideas for Zootopia and Moana. Again, D’Amaro reminded everyone that these concepts were “way early in the creative process.” Meaning that it could be years before they start to take shape, or they may not take shape at all. The Reedy Creek Dissolution Despite all the exciting announcements and openings, the Disney company struggled behind-the-scenes this year with an ongoing feud against the Florida Government. In April, Florida lawmakers voted to revoke Disney’s special tax district, The Reedy Creek Improvement District. This district, established back in 1967, allows Disney to (in many ways) function as its own county government. ©WFTV 9 Through the RCID, Disney has imposed and collected taxes on its land, issued bonds, and made all kinds of other decisions without some of the typical oversight that hinders other developers. But after former CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill (known by critics as the Don’t Say Gay Bill) before it was signed into law, Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, and his administration voted to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District in a seeming “retaliation” toward the Disney company for speaking out about their disapproval of Florida’s new bill/law. Reedy Creek Trash Cans If the dissolution law follows through, it will take effect in June 2023. Now, there’s still a lot of time between now and then, so anything could still happen! But, as of now, DeSantis still remains firm in his decision. If you’re worried about how this dissolution is gonna impact YOUR future Disney World trip, don’t be. A lot of the issues surrounding this law will be more of Disney’s burden to carry rather than their guests’. So no need to stress about Cinderella Castle getting torn down or the underground sewage systems being ripped from the ground of the parks. You’ll still be able to enjoy your trip, no matter what the final decision ends up being. Happy Reunions! Although the Disney parks had their historic closures in 2020 — due to the nature and concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic — the effects of those closures continue to impact Disney World (and the entire company) to this day. However, as pandemic restrictions started to lift and return to a “sense” of normality, we got to welcome back several Disney World offerings that we’d been missing out on for the past couple of years. Prepare yourself — this list is long. Festival of Fantasy The Festival of Fantasy parade made its official return to Magic Kingdom on March 9th, 2022 — which was super fitting, considering March 9th marked the 8-year anniversary of the parade’s initial debut. Festival of Fantasy The Parade features all kinds of floats and characters from movies like The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Peter Pan, and the show-stopping steampunk version of the Maleficent dragon (that blows REAL fire and only spontaneously bursts into flames every once in a while) Just kidding. It was a one-time ordeal. Moving on. Disney Resorts The LAST Disney World Resort we were waiting to welcome back from the pandemic closures finally reopened on March 31. The value resort, Disney’s All-Star Sports, was the last Disney hotel to reopen after the COVID-19 shutdowns. All-Star Sports Resort Now, all resorts are back and ready for business. Character Interactions On April 18th, character meet and greets started to phase back into the parks, meaning we could finally give Mickey hugs again and ask Minnie for her autograph! During 2020, after the parks reopened and on throughout 2021, character interactions were modified to keep both guests and characters safe. Hugs are back! But as stricter health and safety regulations started to lift, we received more and more opportunities to hang with our favorite characters again, instead of just taking selfies with them from afar. Restaurant Updates & Reopenings This also meant several character dining experiences both reopened and reintroduced characters into their dining rooms again, including: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (and its rotating cast of princesses) at EPCOT Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Cape May Cafe in Disney’s Beach Club Hollywood and Vine’s seasonal character dining (along with its Disney Junior Breakfasts) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Crystal Palace’s Hundred Acre Wood friends at Magic Kingdom And ‘Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Donald! And even MORE restaurants reopened their doors (and dining rooms) to guests this year, such as: Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge Victoria and Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Takumi Tei in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion And Monsieur Paul in EPCOT’s France Pavilion Menu Minnie Vans Minnie Vans back onto the Disney World scene on June 29th, which was great news for all the rideshare users out there! Minnie Vans are Lyft-operated vehicles designed to look like Minnie Mouse with their cutesy red and white polka-dotted design. Cruisin’ in style They provide direct, private transportation around Disney World property, at a premium cost. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique & Harmony Barber Shop On August 24th, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, which is a special salon that gives kids between the ages of 3-12 princess/prince makeovers, returned to the Magic Kingdom. The locations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney Springs are still waiting for a reopening date. It’s open! And speaking of getting all spiffed up in Magic Kingdom, The Harmony Barber Shop also reopened on July 31st for those in need of a shave and a haircut in the midst of their park day. Disney Cultural Representative Program In the summer, Disney’s Cultural Representative Program and Cultural Exchange Program were reintroduced for select countries — giving overseas cast members the chance to apply once again and become part of their home country’s pavilion inside EPCOT’s World Showcase. EPCOT Cast Members Line Up to Welcome Guests Home Holiday Parties Magic Kingdom’s fully fleshed out After Hours Holiday Parties — Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party — returned to replace the half-hearted Boo Bash and Disney Very Merriest Events. Tickets ARE available The parties brought back exclusive opportunities, at a separate ticket price, including holiday fireworks shows, rare character meet and greets, lots of limited edition snacks, and festive ride overlays. EPCOT Festival Concerts EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series, that takes place during the Food and Wine Festival, went on hiatus for a couple years. Eat to the Beat concerts came back in 2022! But came back with gusto this time around, featuring musical performances from artists such as Baha Men, Joey Fatone and Friends, Journey’s former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri, Hanson, and Kenny G. Fantasmic! 2022 brought back the dearly missed Hollywood Studios’ nighttime spectacular, Fantasmic! It returned to the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater on November 3rd. Effects The show was updated upon its return to include brand new sequences with new characters, stunt performers, and animations that made everyone so emotional even the sky cried. No, seriously. The first cast member preview of the show rained out the whole second half of the performance. So…. It definitely left our reporters a bit soggy that night. Blizzard Beach After being closed for a rather extensive refurbishment, Disney’s Blizzard Beach reopened on November 13th. And with its reopening came a brand new Frozen-themed section of the park over at Tike’s Peak. So now you can find Olaf, a young Anna and Elsa, and little snowgies just *chilling* out around the shallow waters. NEW Frozen-themed Tike’s Peak! Once Blizzard Beach reopened, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon took on the title of being “temporarily unavailable” ‘til the foreseeable future. Guess it’s this water park’s turn for some updates and renovations, too! Special Tours And several of Disney’s Behind The Scenes Tours came back to add a little “spice” to the average theme park visit. Behind the Seeds Tour A few of those tours include the Keys to the Kingdom Tour — giving guests a backstage glimpse into what puts the “magic” in Magic Kingdom, the Behind the Seeds Tour — taking you through the greenhouses of EPCOT’s Living with the Land, and the Caring for Giants Tour — bringing you up close to the elephants who are living on the plains of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The End Of A High-Flying Era Gone, but not forgotten… We didn’t just say “hi” again to several returning Disney World experiences. We also had to say our fair share of “goodbyes,” too. In honor of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, several new shows were brought to the parks — one of those being our dearly beloved KiteTails over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. KiteTails had two different 10-minute long performances that took place on the waters of the Discovery River Amphitheater. One show was Lion King themed, the other Jungle Book themed. And both of them had flying/crashing character kites. And it was a glorious spectacle to behold. But by the end of September, KiteTails held its last performance and retired its kites for good. Don’t skip on KiteTails! SNIFF* It was TOO YOUNG. TOO YOUNG. Though we haven’t had to say goodbye to Splash Mountain yet, we did learn this year that its last operating day will be on January 23rd, 2023 — giving guests just a few more weeks to experience the OG ride before it’ll be closed and completely rethemed to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. ©Disney And — since two new nighttime spectaculars were announced this year for both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT — that means the current fireworks shows, Disney Enchantment and Harmonious, will be taking their final bow later in 2023. Disney Enchantment So if you wanna catch them before they’re gone for good, try planning that Disney World trip for earlier next year rather than later on. Mask Policy Fully Lifted Yes. This happened this year. It’s hard for us to wrap our minds around, too. On February 17th, 2022, face masks became optional in most places for fully vaccinated guests. (Not including Disney transportation services.) On March 16th, the policy was updated to where guests could choose whether or not they wanted to wear a mask on the Disney Skyliner, but kept mask requirements for the buses and monorails. Mask Signage And finally, on April 19th, 2022, the policy was further updated to reflect that face masks were no longer required on any transportation in Disney World (but were still recommended for guests who hadn’t yet been fully vaccinated) And that’s where we’ve been ever since! If you wanna check out the FULL timeline for Disney’s face mask policies, we’ve got a post covering just that. Severe Weather Shutdowns Florida’s fall weather was pretty relentless in 2022. At the end of September, Disney experienced a multi-day shutdown as Hurricane Ian continued to threaten much of Florida — including the Orlando area. The parks — and Disney Springs shopping district — stayed closed on September 28th and 29th, but reopened for guests on September 30th. The crowd in Hollywood Studios before Tropical Storm Nicole Mostly, the parks didn’t suffer too much from storm damage, but a lot of Disney’s Animal Kingdom was closed on September 30th, which means we saw a lot of taped-off clapboxes on the ground the day — a tactic Disney likes to use when rides or shows are closed to serve as a temporary “distraction.” But the storms didn’t stop there! Crowds ahead of hurricane Nicole Tropical Storm Nicole brought its severe weather into the Disney bubble, which meant early park closures on November 9th. Tropical storms and hurricanes are not exactly rare happenstances for Orlando, but if you wanna learn more about how Disney **weathers** through these situations, check out our “What I Wish I’d Known Before Going To Disney World During Hurricane Season” video ! Resort Construction Polynesian And let’s not forget all the GIANT changes currently going on at several of the Disney World resorts! New DVC villas are currently being added to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — which are projected to open sometime in late 2024. ©Disney | Polynesian Village Resort concept art These new villas will sit on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon. And, in addition to more rooms, there will also be new recreational offerings and dining options. This is good to hear since we were pretty devastated to learn that the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show wasn’t coming back, since the new villas are being built directly on top of the dining experience’s old stomping grounds. Caribbean Beach Just recently, we learned that Disney’s Caribbean Beach is in the process of switching out its Pirate-themed rooms and transforming them into Little Mermaid themed rooms — which will give the space not only a brighter, refreshed look, but also provide a 5th sleeper bed to accommodate more guests per room. ©Disney These new rooms should be ready for guests to book by 2023. Grand Floridian And, very soon, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will be undergoing even more renovations. DVC Grand Floridian Resort Studio Although the resort already has 200 new DVC rooms themed around Mary Poppins, ALL the remaining rooms are going to be receiving the same kinda *supercalifragalisticexpealidocious* treatment. BoardWalk Inn But the resort that’ll be experiencing the most changes is over at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn — which will be undergoing an Extreme Makeover: Hotel Edition. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn We already mentioned how we got to check out the new BoardWalk Deli this year and, even more recently, the new Carousel Coffee, but next year, construction will continue and add another new restaurant to the area called The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers. BoardWalk Deli The Cake Bake Shop will be a table service with both sweet and savory items to choose from. As well as an afternoon tea service! When we got the opportunity to interview Gwendolyn Rogers about her new restaurant in Disney World, she said: “I’m just excited to share any and all of my recipes that we make here with the Disney guests. From the crab cakes to our club sandwich — it sounds simple, but everything’s made from scratch.” Spaceship Earth at NIGHT 2022 was PACKED OUT. We experienced the good, the bad, and the SHOCKING — but the ONE thing you can trust to stay consistent into 2023 is your good ol’ group of friends over on the DFB team. We’ll be here to help you with your Disney travel planning into the new year — so keep an eye out for our 2023 ultimate guides and recommendations as you continue planning for that dream trip next year. Or even the year after! Happy New Year, everyone! See ya back here REAL soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney World change are you most excited or concerned about? Let us know in the comments! The post A Year of Disney World News -- See the Biggest 2022 Changes 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. Celebrating New Year’s Eve at Disney can be FUN, y’all. But we know snagging those park reservations can be tricky over the holidays (or maybe you prefer to stay away from the crowds — we get it!) France is so pretty at night! If you’ll be ringing in the new year at home, why not bring a taste of Disney to your party this year? We’ve got the scoop on how to make some of Disney’s popular cocktails right in your own home! Follow along for the recipes! 1. Winter Wonderland Spiked Mocha First up is a drink fit for the season — and all of this cold weather we’ve been getting! This Winter Wonderland Spiked Mocha shared by Joffrey’s Coffee might just be the drink for you! © Joffrey’s Coffee For this drink, you’ll need a 16oz glass with ice and 2oz of Joffrey’s Winter Wonderland Blend. Mix in 1 1/2 oz Coconut Rum, 3/4 oz white chocolate sauce, 1/2 Monin Almond Syrup, and 1 1/2 oz milk — and then top it off with whipped cream! Sounds delicious! 2. Krakatoa Punch From Disney World’s Trader Sams! Couldn’t snag a seat at the bar at Trader Sam’s this year? Not to worry! Disney shared the recipe for one of their signature drinks, the Krakatoa Punch, so you can try this one at home! First, grab all of these ingredients… o.5 oz Almond Syrup 3 oz Gorilla Grog (a Trader Sam’s specialty made of passion fruit, guava, pineapple, orange, lemon juices, and falernum, a syrup with tons of spices in it!) 0.25 oz Hibiscus Grenadine 1 oz Aged Rum 1 oz Spiced Rum Ice Krakatoa Punch at Trader Sam’s Instructions Then, mix it all in a shaker and strain it over ice! If you have a glow cube, you can really emulate the lava look like they do at Trader Sam’s! 3. Konk Kooler from Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay Maybe you’d rather pretend you were on a Disney cruise instead? This cocktail might make you feel like you’re sitting on Castaway Cay with Mickey himself! Mickey on Castaway Cay The Konk Kooler is a signature drink they make on Disney’s private island –and we found it in the Cooking with Mickey and the Disney Chefs cookbook, so now you can make it too! Konk Kooler! First, gather these ingredients… 1/2 ounce dark rum 3/4 ounce light rum 1-ounce passion fruit juice 1-ounce piña colada mix 1-ounce orange juice ice Instructions Start by pouring all of the ingredients except for the ice into the blender. Turn the blender to full speed for a few seconds and let all of the liquids mix together. Then, pour over crushed ice! If you have them, you can add an orange wedge and a maraschino cherry to really get in the island spirit! Sit back and enjoy! 4. Elderflower Cocktail This next recipe will have you dreaming you were clinking glasses with Remy in the France Pavilion in EPCOT! Elderberry cocktail Here’s what you’ll need… 1 ounce St. Germain liqueur well-chilled dry sparkling white wine mint to garnish Instructions This one is super easy… just add the first 2 ingredients to a champagne flute, then garnish with mint! Ring in the new year with class! 5. Tiger Lily Sangria from Jardin de Fiestas If you’re dreaming of warmer weather, maybe give this springtime cocktail from the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival a shot! Tiger Lily Sangria Here’s what you’ll need… 2 ounces Chardonnay 1/2 ounce Elderflower Liqueur 1/2 ounce Orange Liqueur 1 1/2 ounces Guava Puree 1/2 ounce Mango Puree 1 ounce Water Instructions All you need to do for this one is mix everything together with 6 ounces of ice and serve! We’re super excited to try these Disney cocktails at our New Year’s get-togethers this year! Let us know if you’ll be trying your hand at making any of these yourself! Looking for more Disney recipes to try at home? Find them 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. Which one of these cocktails will you be trying this year? Let us know below! The post 5 Disney Cocktail Recipes You Might Need For New Year's first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2023 is the year of exciting new additions at Disney World! Let’s go to EPCOT! One of the biggest additions will be the completion of the EPCOT transformation toward the end of the year, and as part of that, we’ll be getting a new walkthrough attraction. We’ve seen concept art and photos from the upcoming Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, but now we’ve got our first VIDEO from inside the attraction! Good Morning America got a sneak peek inside the new attraction and captured some video of its features, which are still under construction. They interviewed Reid Ekman, who is the Lead Concept Designer, asking questions about what we can expect from the new experience — check out the video below! Wow, how exciting! According to Imagineer Reid, music will be a big part of Journey Into Water — could they use the Moana soundtrack? It was also revealed that there are about a dozen hidden characters throughout the attraction, both on land and in the water. Did anyone else see the peek of the Kakamora? ©Good Morning America The video also shows a close-up of the stunning Te Fiti sculpture that was installed earlier this month. There’s so much detail that you can only see from standing right underneath the statue. ©Good Morning America How will guests interact with water in this attraction, exactly? “One way you greet your friend is by waving, so I’d imagine that one way to greet water is by doing a similar thing,” said Ekman. “Our goal is to make a connection between water and the guest.” ©Good Morning America We can’t wait to check out this attraction in the coming months, and hopefully learn more details before then — it looks like it’s going to be very unique! We’ll continue to update you as we find out more, and stay tuned to DFB for the official opening date announcement. Click Here to Get a Closer Look at What’s Included in the Attraction! 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! What do you think of this new footage? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Look INSIDE the Upcoming 'Moana' Attraction at EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier we reported that Disney Legend and iconic journalist Barbara Walters passed away at age 93. ©Disney Walters left behind a major legacy with the programs that she worked on and impacted the lives of many as she reported on so many important events throughout her long career. Many are now stepping up to share their tributes to the famed journalist, and among those is the current Walt Disney Company CEO. Deadline has shared Disney CEO Bob Iger’s touching comments about Barbara Walters after her passing. “Barbara was a true legend, a pioneer not just for women in journalism but for journalism itself,” said Iger. “She was a one-of-a-kind reporter who landed many of the most important interviews of our time, from heads of state to the biggest celebrities and sports icons.” ©Variety Way back in the day, Iger worked as a crew member for Walters. Perhaps that time spent together is what inspired him to dedicate the ABC News HQ at 47 West 66th Street in NYC to her in May 2014. In an email to staff today, he said “I had the pleasure of calling Barbara a colleague for more than three decades, but more importantly, I was able to call her a dear friend.” ©Deadline Iger added that Walters would be missed at The Walt Disney Company and went on to offer condolences to her daughter, Jacqueline. The tribute was later posted on social media, along with many others from celebrities and people in the media world. Barbara Walters’ impact on journalism will certainly be remembered for a long time. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post “She Was a One-of-a-Kind Reporter” — Disney CEO Bob Iger Shares Tribute to Barbara Walters first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney theme park attractions are CONSTANTLY changing these days! Disneyland Park Over the past few years, we’ve seen multiple attractions in the theme parks get refreshed and updated. First, Jungle Cruise got a new storyline on both coasts, and then Disneyland closed down Mickey’s Toontown to give it a full-scale makeover. And soon, Splash Mountain will be transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. But before that happens, it looks like another updated attraction will be reopening! Tarzan’s Treehouse has been closed for a while at Disneyland Park to get some updates. Not too long ago, Disney revealed that it would get a new theme and become the “Adventureland Treehouse.” So when will you be able to check it out in its refreshed state? Tarzan’s Treehouse under construction The Disneyland website now shows operating hours starting on February 11th, from 8AM-12AM. Starting that day, you can walk through (or, more accurately, climb through) and see the new Swiss Family Robinson-inspired updates. ©Disney We’ll make sure to check out the attraction as soon as it reopens and share photos and details of the retheme. We can’t wait to see it in person! Until then, stay tuned to DFB for all the news concerning new rides, reopening dates, and theme park attraction makeovers. We’re excited to explore Mickey’s ToonTown very soon, as well as check out the west coast version of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Click Here to See the Reopening Date for Mickey’s Toontown in 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 Have you ever explored the treehouse? Tell us in the comments! The post WHEN the Adventureland Treehouse Will Reopen in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article