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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. 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

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s time to hop on those after-Christmas sales! Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Now that the chaos of the holidays has settled, it’s a great time to get in some retail therapy. Right now Amazon is holding their New Year Sale, and there are plenty of Disney items included! Grab your Amazon gift cards and get ready to treat yourself to some end of the year bargains. Haven’t gotten your calendar for the new year yet? Check out this one from the Thomas Kinkade Studios, famous for their stunning art featuring classic Disney characters in detailed scenes. Disney Dreams Collection by Thomas Kinkade Studios: 2023 Wall Calendar The Thomas Kinkade Studios: 2023 Wall Calendar has twelve whole months of art, including characters like Rapunzel, Ariel, the Aristocats, and more! Get started on 2023 with this calendar, on sale now for $7.99 instead of its normal price of $15.99. Click here to buy the Disney Dreams Collection by Thomas Kinkade Studios: 2023 Wall Calendar! Something we have to look forward to in 2023 is the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. We’ve already seen some of Disney’s official platinum merch, and the theme is continued on this Disney’s 100th Anniversary Boxed Set of 12 Little Golden Books. Disney’s 100th Anniversary Boxed Set of 12 Little Golden Books Inside are 12 Little Golden Books, with stories ranging from classics (like It’s a Small World) to more current favorites (like Moana and Frozen)! This set is normally $71.88 but is currently marked down to $52.60. Click here to buy this Disney’s 100th Anniversary Boxed Set of 12 Little Golden Books! Speaking of classics, this Three Caballeros Backpack from Loungefly is just the thing for fans of early Disney works. The bag has vibrant art of the iconic trio, with a special “Walt Disney Archives” badge on the front pocket. Loungefly: Walt Disney Archives: 3 Caballeros Backpack This backpack has a large main compartment, small zippered pocket on the front, and side slip pockets. It’s also an Amazon Exclusive, so you won’t find this anywhere else! Save 36% when you buy this backpack now, originally $80.00 and on sale for $51.33. Click here to buy the Loungefly: Walt Disney Archives: 3 Caballeros Backpack! Looking to add a little more sparkle to your look? These Disney Minnie Mouse Birthstone Stud Earrings have faceted gems in a variety of colors and are an easy way to dress up your outfits. Disney Minnie Mouse Birthstone Stud Earrings Each earring has a small Minnie Mouse icon, complete with tiny detailed bow. Originally $19.99, these earrings are on sale for $17.99. Click here to buy these Disney Minnie Mouse Birthstone Stud Earrings! The Nightmare Before Christmas fans will lose their heads over this pair of Crocs! This pair has a muted Jack Skellington pattern and attached charms of Jack’s face and the movie’s logo. Crocs Classic Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow in The Dark Clogs Even the classic Crocs straps got a makeover! The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow in The Dark Clogs have the iconic mountain scene with Jack and Sally replicated in miniature on the hinges of each strap. You can get a pair of these shoes for $47.32, marked down from $59.99. Click here to buy the Crocs Classic Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow in The Dark Clogs! This game is a finalist for the 2022 Toy of the Year Awards, so you know it’s good. The Funko Disney It’s a Small World Game is a good game for families, as it can accommodate up to 6 players and is for ages 4 and up. Funko Disney It’s a Small World Game This game takes you through it’s a small world as you collect cards within each room. The cards all feature art inspired by the ride. Currently this game is 38% off, making the price $15.60! Click here to buy the Funko Disney It’s a Small World Game! Stay tuned to our site for the latest Disney deals! If you want to get free and fast shipping (plus a ton of other perks) sign up for Amazon Prime using the banner below and get an entire month for free! Eager for more goodies? Check out all of the Minnie ears 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 have one of these items for free, which one would you want? Let us know below! The post These 6 Disney Amazon DEALS Won't Be Around Long first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If someone impacts The Walt Disney Company significantly during their lifetime, they’re often awarded the honor of being named a “Disney Legend.” ©Variety From actors to Imagineers, the list is filled with prominent people. But some on that list have an impact that spreads much further than Disney…and sadly, one of those such people has passed away. Legendary journalist and news anchor Barbara Walters passed away at age 93 on December 30th, 2022. Her list of accomplishments in the news world is long and distinguished, including becoming the first woman to co-host the Today show, the first female network news co-anchor, and the host and chief correspondent of 20/20. ©Disney She had interviewed every president and first lady since Richard Nixon, was the first American journalist to interview Vladimir Putin, and had the first interview with the president after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. She was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame and received the ATAS Lifetime Achievement Award. And she even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ©USA Today Her life has had a lasting impact not only on journalism, but on the world. We offer our condolences to her family, friends, and anyone who enjoyed her work over her long and successful career. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney Legend and Journalist Barbara Walters Passes Away at Age 93 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready to kick off 2023?! New Year’s Eve We’re in Disney World for the start of the New Year’s Eve celebrations, and we’re checking out all the offerings — from new merchandise to snacks to special celebrations. One thing that Disney World does annually is a countdown to the new year, and if you can’t be in the park with us, you can watch along from home! To kick off 2023, you can watch the Disney Fantasy in the Sky fireworks show, which takes place four times over the course of December 30th and December 31st. Fantasy in the Sky You can catch the shows each night at 6:30PM and 11:50PM. And along with the fireworks, each of the shows has a New Year’s COUNTDOWN! We saw the first of them tonight, December 30th! We’re so ready for 2023! This year is going to be a BIG one for Disney World with new rides, new restaurants, and lots of other exciting changes. It’s a great time to plan a vacation! We’ll keep you updated with any more surprises for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, so stay tuned to DFB. We can’t wait to continue sharing all the news that you need to know about the parks in the coming months! Click Here to See Big Changes in Disney World in 2023! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating the new year? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch the New Year's Eve Countdown in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there any better place to be to celebrate New Year’s Eve than in Disney World? It’s New Year’s Eve in Animal Kingdom! Sure, it’s a bit busy, but there’s SO much going on for New Year’s Eve and Disney knows how to throw a good party. There are also a TON of New Year’s snacks to enjoy, and we’re trying them all, including a sweet treat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. So come on over to Flame Tree Barbecue to join us in trying a VERY limited-time snack, the returning New Year’s Cupcake. This cupcake is SO exclusive that it’s only available today and tomorrow! It’s a Chocolate Cake with Cherry Filling, Amaretto-Flavored Frosting, Chocolate pearls, and a Chocolate 2023 Shield. It also looks WILD. VERY Instagrammable Let’s talk about how it tastes, though. The cupcake was very moist and wasn’t SUPER heavy with the chocolate flavors. The amaretto frosting was delicious but, y’all, IT WAS SO SWEET it made our teeth ache. It’s also pretty big, so because of that sweetness and its size, you might want to bring a friend along to help you eat it. That frosting is SWEET However, the cherry inside, paired with the chocolate cupcake, was ON POINT. If that’s a flavor combo you love, be sure to pick this snack up. That cherry filling! You also get a really nice crunch from the pearls. We’ll continue to try out more treats over the next few days, so be sure to keep checking back with us often! In the meantime, if you CAN’T celebrate New Year’s in Disney World, here’s how you can celebrate the Disney way at home! 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. How will you be celebrating New Year’s? Let us know in the comments! The post Order This Exclusive Disney World Cupcake For The FILLING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With Disney’s 100th anniversary and New Year’s approaching, there’s no shortage of things to celebrate at Disney World — and who doesn’t like celebrating with ice cream? Salt and Straw You might even be tempted to celebrate Veganuary next month when you see the new ice cream flavors coming to Disney Springs and Downtown Disney! Salt & Straw, which has locations in Disney World and Disneyland, is known for serving out-of-the-box flavors. Next month, however, they will be highlighting some more traditional American favorites — but they’ll all be dairy-free! @Salt & Straw According to Salt & Straw, after seeing how much joy they could bring to those on a “dairy-free journey,” the company has made a promise to keep 20% of its menu dairy-free all year long. But in January, dairy-free is the star! This year, the Dairy-Free Decadence Series features 5 elevated versions of American classics. Let’s take a look! First, we have the luxurious Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. @Salt & Straw Next up is the Toasted Oat Milk & Cookies. @Salt & Straw You can’t forget Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge. Look at those gooey ribbons! @Salt & Straw And, it wouldn’t be a list of American classics without chocolate! Here’s a look at the Chocolate Sorbet. @Salt & Straw Lastly, Bananas Foster! That banana rum sauce looks heavenly! @Salt & Straw If you’re looking for some dairy-free options, Salt & Straw has got you covered for dessert! You can find this selection of vegan ice cream through the month of January at Salt & Straw at both the Disneyland and Disney World locations! Click here to learn about all the ice cream you can find at Disney World! 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 of these flavors are you excited to try most? Let us know in the comments! The post These 5 Ice Cream Flavors Will Have you Heading to Disney Springs Next Month 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. We’re about to kick off a new year, and that means we’re rounding out 2022! It’s time to celebrate! If you’re a Disney fan, you’ve experienced a year full of changes — new rides in the parks, new restaurants, a (somewhat) new CEO, and of course, LOTS of new merchandise. If you’re a dedicated Disney fan like we are, you’re probably interested in seeing all the new Disney merch you can buy online before 2022 ends…and we’ve got you covered with this week’s list! Minnie Ears Let’s start out with a popular souvenir — Minnie ears! This week we got three new pairs of stylish headbands, including these 2023 Minnie Ears with confetti inside. 2023 Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Marvel fans will definitely want to check out the Groot Ear Headband, covered in faux vines and leaves. We saw this version a while ago in the parks, and you can snag it online for $34.99. Groot Ear Headband Last but not least, we’ve got the Regency Ruffles Minnie Ears. We have a feeling these are going to be very divisive! Ruffle Ears! They’re also $34.99 and covered in white ruffles and embroidery. Interesting indeed! Check Out the Ruffle Ears Here! Home Goods There were multiple items that landed online this week which would be great to have in your home! This Stitch Color-Changing Cup is exactly the accessory we’d love to have on our desks when we’re working from home. ©Target Want some Disney-themed home decor that’s just a liiiittle bit over the top? If so, BaubleBar has you covered with this Pearl-Covered Mickey Head Catch-all. It’s quite the splurge at $198. ©BaubleBar Or maybe you like to listen to music? If so, you NEED this next item. It’s a Bluetooth speaker made to look like Cinderella’s Carriage! ©Target The shiny gold speaker allows you to wirelessly stream audio for $39.99. Now THAT’S a showstopping piece. Click Here to Buy the Bluetooth Speaker! Loungefly Finally, we have to round out this merchandise update with a NEW Amazon Loungefly backpack! This Chip ‘n’ Dale-inspired Loungefly Mini Backpack is just begging to be ordered and taken to the parks. ©Amazon If you love the design, you can even order a matching wallet! You can pre-order the bag for $80 right now, and it’ll be officially released on March 5th. Shop the Chip ‘n’ Dale Backpack Here! That’s all the new merchandise that landed online this week, but stay tuned to DFB for more updates as we head into 2023. We can’t wait to see the grand finale collection of the Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise or shop more of the Disney100 collection next year. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! 8 Things Disney Sells Online That You Won’t Find in Theme Parks — Click 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. Have you purchased any Disney merch online recently? Tell us in the comments! The post Confetti Minnie Ears, a GOLDEN CARRIAGE Bluetooth Speaker, and More New Disney Merchandise Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Are you excited that it’s almost 2023? Do you have any big New Year’s plans? Well, if you happen to be at Disney World, you’re in luck — a ton of NEW snacks JUST TO CELEBRATE the New Year are coming to the resort! Pineapple Lanai We’re trying out ALL of these new snacks, too — which is why we’re heading over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to dive into a new Dole Whip float seriously, will we EVER say “no” to anything Dole Whip in Disney World? NEVER!). So come with us to Pineapple Lanai to try the New Year’s Float. It’s made with DOLE Whip Float with passionfruit, orange, and guava juice topped with a 2023 white chocolate medallion, popping candy, boba balls, and a cocktail umbrella. Yep, this is a POG juice Dole Whip float. Like how can you go wrong? The New Year’s Float is here! This is very similar to the New Year’s Float we had here in 2021. (It just doesn’t have the pineapple bubbles this go around.) For the record, we LOVED that one SO MUCH. So how does this year’s float compare? New Year’s Float Our favorite part was far and away the POG juice base! It’s one of (in our opinion) the best beverages you can get in Disney World, so adding it to Dole Whip only makes it better. The pineapple Dole Whip wasn’t anything extra special, but if you love the classic treat, the flavors will be spot-on for you. The decorations are so fun! The boba was also pineapple flavored, and we really liked them but wish that they would serve this with a wider straw so you can slurp them up. They were fairly challenging to scoop out with a spoon. The popping candy (Pop Rocks essentially) add a fun textural element, but it would’ve been interesting to have more of them. It’s very orange! Basically, this is a pineapple lover’s dream! If you want something a little more unique and outside-the-box as far as Dole Whip floats go, this might not be for you, but it’s a fun treat to try in the next few days. Want to grab it for yourself? Well, you better hurry because it’s only available December 30th through January 1st — it’s a VERY limited-time snack! It’ll cost you $6.49. Looking for even MORE New Year’s snacks in Disney World? We’ve put together a whole list right here. 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 New Year’s food or snack? Let us know what it is in the comments! The post A POG Juice Dole Whip Float is HIDING in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There have been some important updates from Disney World and the Walt Disney Company in general lately. Prince Charming Carrousel Genie+ has been modified in a way that’s important for you to know about, a new snack spot/coffee shop has opened, and travel troubles have impacted many across the U.S. So, pull up a chair and join us in this week’s Disney news roundup! A NEW Coffee Shop Opens If you love coffee and sweet treats, there’s a new Disney World spot you’ll want to check out. Carousel Coffee opened recently at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! New cookie! This is a small quick-service restaurant that serves up specialty coffee drinks, sweet breakfast/dessert treats, and other goodies that you can quickly grab ahead of an exciting day in the parks. Full Spread For our first trip to this spot, we grabbed the NJ Crumb Cake, a Crunchy Raspberry Danish, the Vintage Mickey Sugar Cookie, a Cinnamon Bun Frozen Blended Coffee, and more. Click here for our FULL review of the new coffee shop! Genie+ Change Since Genie+ was introduced, it has undergone many changes and now another change has hit the system. This particular change has to do with the complex “120-minute rule.” Disney World Lightning Lanes The key takeaway from the change is that modifying your Lightning Lane selection (rather than canceling it and making a brand new one) may be the best way to alter your selections when your plans change. Why? Well, if you modify your Genie+ selections, your 2-hour window to wait to book the next Lightning Lane remains the same. If you cancel your original Lightning Lane, however, that 2-hour window resets. Avoid the standby entrances with Lightning Lane! Let’s say you wake up early (at 7AM) to book a Lightning Lane and grab a return time for Test Track at 6:15PM. You don’t have to wait until you hop on the ride later in the day to select your next Lightning Lane. Instead, 2 hours after the park opens (in this case, that would be 11AM), you’ll be able to pick another one. If you change your mind about Test Track and modify it to a different time/ride, your 2-hour window stays at 11AM (so you’ll be able to pick another Lightning Lane at 11AM). But if you cancel and make a new selection, your 2-hour window resets. If you cancel and make a new selection at, say, 9:30AM, that means your 2-hour window wouldn’t open up until 11:30AM — 30 minutes later than your original 2-hour window. Test Track The core thing to know here is that by modifying and keeping that same 2-hour window in place from before (rather than canceling and making a new selection), you may save yourself from having to wait additional time to book your next Genie+ selection. Confused yet? Click here to read our FULL POST on this CHANGE and why it could help you More Food News Aside from the opening of Carousel Coffee, we got some more food news this week from Disney. First, some NEW treats are coming to the Disney World resorts for New Year’s Eve! There will be unique drinks, desserts, and New Year’s Eve meals to check out. There will even be a Champagne Beignet! So if you’re visiting Disney World during this time, be sure to check out the FULL LIST here and mark down what you want to try. ©Disney Over at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, there’s a NEW problem with Trail’s End Restaurant. The restaurant appears to be modifying some hours and will only be operating Thursday-Monday. That could seriously mess with your plans if you had hoped to visit on a Tuesday or Wednesday, so take a close look at your itinerary and make any necessary changes. Breakfast at Trail’s End in 2021 And finally, we got the full list of food booths for the 2023 Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure Park (over at Disneyland Resort in California) as well as the full list of food booths for the Lunar New Year celebration in California Adventure. What a cutie! From Lunar New Year 2022 The Lunar New Year festival runs from January 20th through February 15th. And the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs from March 3rd through April 25th. So mark those calendars! Flight Cancelations & Travel Trouble If you’ve been traveling this week and have flown with Southwest Airlines, you may have encountered an unfortunate amount of flight cancelations. Southwest Airlines has canceled a staggering amount of flights over the past few days — sometimes well over 60%. The cancelations have been attributed to system issues, staffing problems, the severe winter weather that impacted airports in parts of the U.S., and more. The CEO of Southwest — Bob Jordan — has since issued a public apology and explained that the airline was doing what it could to return to normal operation. Lots of Flights Have Been Affected While things could get back to normal soon, it’s important to know what to do in situations like this, should you ever encounter something similar. So, here is some critical info: Click here to see how YOU can be compensated for flight delays or cancelations Check out Disney’s hotel, dining, and ticket cancelation policies so you know what could happen to the Disney plans you had in place Lost your luggage while traveling? Here’s what to do next We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more travel delays or other issues you could experience so you know what to expect. MORE! And finally, we’ve got a roundup of some of the latest and greatest Disney news, rapid-fire style! For more details, click the links below to read the FULL articles on these topics: Walt Disney Company Stock Had Its WORST Year Since 1974 Disney CEO Bob Iger Could Make HUGE Change, Reversing Chapek Decision $1 BILLION Expansion Coming to a Hotel Near Disney World Get a sneak peek INSIDE the TRON ride in Magic Kingdom Important rule added to Disneyland website ©ABC How Park Pass Reservations Are Keeping Disneyland From “Closing the Gates” NEWS: Small FIRE Confirmed By Cast Members at Disneyland Resort A random date in 2023 sold out, became available again, and sold out again — availability could continue to change! Click here to see what you need to know Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be closing soon for a lengthy refurbishment And that’s it for this week’s news! But wait…hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. It’s time to pre-order your DFB Guide! You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. Get the guides here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Tell us what questions you have in the comments below! The post Genie+ CHANGES, A NEW Coffee Shop Opens, and MORE Important Disney News You Missed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A brand NEW restaurant is coming to Disney World in 2023, and we’ve got a big update on it right here! Bakery display case Disney’s BoardWalk has been undergoing a bunch of changes and more are set to take place soon. BoardWalk Deli replaced BoardWalk Bakery, a new coffee shop is now open, the lounge got an updated look, the lobby and rooms are supposed to get refreshed too, and (perhaps most importantly for those who love sweets) the NEW Cake Bake Shop is set to open on the BoardWalk in 2023. We’ve been keeping an eye on the construction progress at that particular spot and now we’ve got an update! The Cake Bake Shop will take over the former ESPN Club and some big changes are already underway. When we passed by on December 30th, we could see that part of the upper structure to the left-hand side of the restaurant (if you’re facing it head-on) has been partially demolished. We could see straight through to the beams and the work being done here. Woah! Even the roof had been taken apart as part of the construction efforts. You Can See Through the Roof! Here’s a closer look at some of the demolition. They’re Getting Things Started Looks like things are really moving along. Partially Demolished This structure used to be home to some sports-related signs, but it looks like it’s getting a refurbishment with the Cake Bake Shop taking over. The Old ESPN Club (reference) The concept art for the Cake Bake Shop shows that upper structure still in place with an added detail on the top, and what appear to be windows in that upper area. @TheCakeBakeShop via Instagram We anticipate this work is being done to make that concept a reality. You can see other work (mainly demolition) appears to be in progress at this spot. Another Look at Construction Thus far, Disney and The Cake Bake Shop have revealed that the new restaurant will have a table service option, a bakery with quick items you can get to go, a savory menu, a sweet menu, and a tea service. Cake Bake Shop Progress It is set to open in 2023, but no exact opening date has been announced yet. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for updates and let you know what we find. In the meantime, you can click here to read our exclusive interview with the woman behind The Cake Bake Shop (Gwendolyn Rogers) or click here to see our FULL REVIEW of our experience at another Cake Bake Shop location (outside of Disney). Cakes at the Cake Bake Shop For more restaurant information, click here to see our list of the NEW restaurants coming in 2023, and check out our video below all about the BEST restaurants for the new year!  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 do you think about The Cake Bake Shop? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Demolition Underway at The Cake Bake Shop Location in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’re getting ready to jump into 2023 and the first big event of the year, the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts This could be one of our favorite festivals of the year — there are always some unique food offerings, as well as fun art-based activities, photo ops, and more! You’ll also get a chance to see some popular Disney artists at the event, and we now know the FULL schedule for those artists! Okay, so here’s the thing — there are TONS of artists expected at the festival this year. We’ll mention a few here and then you can check out the FULL list on Disney World’s website (which is organized by week). Artwork from 2022 Some of the artists you’ll be able to meet at the festival include Larry Dotson, Rob Kaz, artists from Thomas Kinkade Studios, Paola Gracey, David E. Doss, and more! Be sure to check out the full schedule to see if your favorite artist will be available when you visit the festival! Artist at Festival of the Arts In addition, you’ll also be able to watch artists working LIVE on stage doing their thing — so if you’ve ever wanted to witness an artist at work (quickly), here’s your chance! An artist working LIVE on stage! Be sure to check out the Chalk Artists, too — their creations are AMAZING! Chalk artist We’ll be at the festival on the first day, so be sure to follow us for food reviews, a first look at merchandise, and more! The EPCOT Festival of the Arts runs from January 13th through February 20th. 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 WDW2023 to get 25% off! Here Are The 49 Menu Items CONFIRMED for EPCOT’s 2023 Festival of the Arts Want to Learn MORE About the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths Coming in 2023 See the FULL LIST of Food Booths Coming to the Festival of the Arts Check Out the 49 Menu Items CONFIRMED for the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LIST of Artists Released for 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2022 has been a WILD year for air travel! Orlando International Airport Terminal C As airlines and the travel industry recovered from the pandemic, there were all kinds of issues with canceled flights and crowded airports. But despite the chaos, one airline reigned supreme as the one with the MOST on-time flights throughout the year. Between January 1st and December 15th, 2022 about 180,000 flights in the U.S. were canceled, and another 1.7 million were delayed, according to FlightAware data. These problems often fell during holiday weekends when the volume of travelers was higher than usual. Ground Transportation But it seems that some airlines are more reliable than others, according to a study from Cirium published by Insider. Of the 10 carriers that were watched throughout 2022, Delta Airlines won “most on-time” for the second year in a row. Overall, Delta’s on-time arrival rate was 84.1%. ©Delta Experts suggest that a good rating is anything above 80%, and truly superior airlines and airports have ratings closer to 90% — but that’s rare. Whether or not airlines fly into busier airports will also likely affect their rankings on the list. ©Delta via CNBC So what was the final tally for the 10 airlines? Here’s the list as it stands with each airline and their punctuality percentage: Delta Airlines — 84.1% Alaska Airlines — 81.42% United Airlines — 81.26% American Airlines — 78.77% Southwest Airlines — 74.68% Frontier Airlines — 68.99% JetBlue Airways — 67.13% Allegiant Air — 66.49% WestJet — 60.66% Air Canada — 55.56% ©American Airlines Keep in mind that these numbers only include data through December 15th, so end-of-year holiday travel is not entirely factored in. Because of that, this likely doesn’t include the Southwest chaos that took place after Christmas. Southwest Airlines We’ll continue to monitor any airline or airport news and keep you updated. Will these rankings affect your airline choice in 2023? Make sure to let us know! We’ll pass along any more statistics that’ll help you make an informed decision. Keep following along with DFB for the latest news on travel for 2023. It’s going to be a big year! Click Here for the Cheapest Time to Fly to Disney World in 2023! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Did you fly with Delta Airlines in 2022? Tell us in the comments! The post The Airline With the Most On-Time Flights in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So you’re planning a trip to Disney World with your little one — what do you need to know? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Taking kids to Disney World when they’re in the toddler stage can be a challenge. Between navigating naptimes, finding food that they’ll eat, and dealing with an unfamiliar environment, there’s a lot to learn. But today we’re prepared to answer one of your big questions — which Disney World park is BEST for toddlers? We’re going to do something unusual here, and go ahead and spoil the ending of the post right away. The answer to the question? It’s Magic Kingdom! The OG Disney World park has a lot of extras that your itty bitty kiddos will probably enjoy, and that’s what gives it the edge over the other three parks. Magic Kingdom But just because we think Magic Kingdom reigns supreme in this department…it doesn’t mean that the other parks are lacking. That’s why we’re breaking down the best things to do with your toddler in each park! Best Attractions for Toddlers in Magic Kingdom Let’s kick off this list at Magic Kingdom! The park is RICH with attractions that were made for the smallest visitors, including a wide variety of options that don’t have height restrictions. Starting in Adventureland, we’ve got three popular rides that are perfect for guests of all ages and sizes — Jungle Cruise, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Your toddler might prefer flying a carpet to the slow-moving boat rides, but they’ll be able to ride all three nonetheless. Magic Carpets of Aladdin In Frontierland, you can take the rafts over to Tom Sawyer Island, where kids are welcome to run free and let off some steam. There are plenty of tunnels and caves to explore, as well as hidden structures and play areas. After that, take a ride around the Rivers of America on the slow-moving Liberty Square Riverboat. It’s not anything particularly exciting, but if it’s getting close to naptime, it’s a good place to relax. Tom Sawyer Island While Haunted Mansion has no height requirement, you might want to be careful when taking your toddler into the home of 999 happy haunts. The pre-show is notoriously spooky, and the whole ride has a dark and eerie vibe to it. Your kid may love it…or you could end up with a meltdown on your hands. Haunted Mansion Moving on to Fantasyland, there is a WEALTH of children’s rides over here. Peter Pan’s Flight is particularly exciting since you get to “fly” in a pirate ship through the story of the movie, and “it’s a small world” will intrigue little ones with plenty of singing dolls in fun outfits and backdrops. “it’s a small world” The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a great choice, as you ride through scenes from the movie in a precious honey pot. Or, you can take a swim with Ariel in Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid. That ride features all the favorite songs from the film! And of course, Mad Tea Party is a classic for those who can handle the spinning sensation. Journey of the Little Mermaid Finally, we make it to Storybook Circus, which is basically dedicated to the kids. You’ll find a train station for the Walt Disney World Railroad here (which runs around the park and has no height requirement). The Barnstormer is a great first coaster for little ones, as it’s only about 30 seconds long and doesn’t have any big drops (the height requirement is 35 inches). The Barnstormer But perhaps the most well-known attraction in this area is Dumbo the Flying Elephant. It’s the OG spinner ride, where you can control how high your elephant flies. On top of that, the queue includes a full-scale playground where kids can burn off energy while they’re waiting for their turn to ride. Genius! Play area inside the Dumbo queue Finally, we come to Tomorrowland. Here we recommend Tomorrowland Speedway for the kids that can’t wait to get behind the wheel. To drive, kids need to be at least 32 inches tall and accompanied by an older passenger who’s at least 54 inches tall. Tomorrowland Speedway Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is also a popular choice in this area, as is the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. More Fun for Toddlers at Magic Kingdom That’s a long list of rides that you can check out at Magic Kingdom, but what really puts the park over the top are the other offerings and attractions! For starters, there are multiple splash pads around the park — two of the most popular are in Storybook Circus and Adventureland. You might want to bring a change of clothes in case they get soaked! Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station Also, the Festival of Fantasy Parade and the cavalcades that run throughout the day are major highlights. With these entertainment options, your kiddos can watch their favorite characters ride through the parks, set to the tune of classic Disney songs. Make sure to check the My Disney Experience app for entertainment times on the day of your visit. Festival of Fantasy On top of that, Magic Kingdom has a TON of character meet-and-greets spread around the park. You can meet princesses at Fairytale Hall, or you can head to the Town Square Theater to give Mickey Mouse a hug. Winnie the Pooh and Tigger meet in Fantasyland, and you never know who you might see pop up in Adventureland and Frontierland. Cinderella As far as shows go, you don’t want to miss Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire with Mickey and pals, plus characters from Frozen, Tangled, and The Princess and the Frog. And to cap off the night, stop and watch Disney Enchantment for a fireworks show that features a variety of fan-favorite characters and songs. Disney Enchantment Basically, Magic Kingdom has seemingly endless activities for you and your toddlers, and it might take even more than a day to do them all! Best Attractions for Toddlers in EPCOT But what about the other parks? In EPCOT, there are a few kid-friendly attractions spread around the park. In World Celebration, you’ll definitely want to stop and go inside the “EPCOT ball” to ride Spaceship Earth. It’s essentially a world history lesson, but kids will love the animatronics and unique ride system. Spaceship Earth Moving over to World Nature, The Seas with Nemo and Friends is MUST for families with young kids. Not only is there a slow-moving dark ride that goes through the story of Finding Nemo, but the ride ends in the SeaBase, where there are multiple aquariums with all kinds of underwater creatures! While you’re there, don’t forget to watch the Turtle Talk With Crush show, where kids can ask Crush questions that he answers in real time. The Seas with Nemo and Friends Also in World Nature is Journey Into Imagination With Figment! The ride travels through the five senses with a mischievous purple dragon named Figment. Once you get off the ride, the exit area is home to interactive games and meet and greets with characters from Wreck-it Ralph and Inside Out. Imagination Pavilion Once you get to World Showcase, there are several more options. In Norway you’ll find Frozen Ever After and a meet and greet with Anna and Elsa, Mexico is home to Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros, and France has the newer ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Frozen Ever After Some people may write EPCOT off as a park that’s not meant for kids, but there are definitely plenty of activities for them to do! Best Attractions for Toddlers in Hollywood Studios Since the park is themed to a variety of movie franchises, Hollywood Studios has quite a few attractions for toddlers. Starting in the front of the park, we’ve got the adorable Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, where you step into a Mickey Mouse cartoon. It’s bright, colorful, has a catchy theme song, and there’s no height requirement. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Nearby on Echo Lake, you won’t want to miss For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration if you have Anna and Elsa fans. It tells the story of the movie through song, and Disney even sprinkles in some hilarious jokes for the grown-ups. Afterward, check out the Olaf meet and greet next door! For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Toy Story Land is home to some great toddler-friendly attractions like Alien Swirling Saucers and Toy Story Mania. Slinky Dog Dash might also be a good option if your kiddo can handle coasters and they’re at least 38 inches tall. Alien Swirling Saucers Off of Sunset Boulevard, you’ll find two kid-friendly shows. The first is Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, which tells the story of, you guessed it, Beauty and the Beast. The other is behind Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster — it’s Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, and it features a really awesome Lightning McQueen animatronic. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy And finally, you’ll want to stop at Animation Courtyard, where you’ll find the Disney Junior Dance Party. This short show features multiple characters from Disney Junior series, and encourages kids to bust a move and burn off some energy. Disney Junior Dance Party Throughout the day, Disney Junior characters will also be meeting in the courtyard itself. You can also check out the Disney Junior character breakfast at Hollywood & Vine. Best Attractions for Toddlers in Animal Kingdom Finally, let’s go to Animal Kingdom. In Pandora, Na’vi River Journey doesn’t have a height requirement. It’s a slow-moving boat ride that shows off the bioluminescent flora and fauna, and it’s very pretty, but you might not want to wait an excessive amount of time for it since the ride itself is relatively short. Na’vi River Journey entrance One of the highlights of the park is Kilimanjaro Safaris, where you can see live animals from the comfort of a safari truck. You’ll get fun facts about those animals along the way, and it’ll definitely be a highlight for the kids. Helloooo little rhino! As far as shows go, there are three options that your kids will probably find interesting. Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond are both Broadway-level productions with spectacular singers, actors, and dancers. In Asia, the Feathered Friends in Flight show is a great choice if your toddler loves birds. The newly reimagined musical! In Dinoland U.S.A., TriceraTop Spin is a Dumbo-like spinner ride that’s a crowd-pleaser. And of course, be on the lookout for the character flotillas that ride around the Discovery River — you might spot some rare friends! Pocahontas and Meeko! That’s a full guide to the best Disney World park for toddlers. If you only have one park day, we recommend Magic Kingdom, but otherwise, there are plenty of things to see and do at all four parks. Disney is made for kids of all ages! Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! If you have a trip coming up and you need advice on how to plan it, make sure to stay tuned to DFB. We’re in the theme parks every day and we have expert tips on how to tackle them with success! What’s the Best Age to Take Kids to Disney World? Click Here to Find Out! 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. Have you ever been to Disney World with a toddler? What’s your best advice? Tell us in the comments! The post Best Disney World Park for Toddlers first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is so much amazing food at Disneyland — and yes, we’ll keep telling you to try our favorites, including the classic Disneyland corn dog, churros, and the Grilled Cheese at Jolly Holiday Bakery. River Belle Terrace We have an entire list of our favorite grilled cheese sandwiches in both Disneyland AND Disney World, but what makes a grilled cheese good? Well, it’s got to have delicious MELTY cheese and toasty bread that doesn’t get too soggy. We’re also all about taking the grilled cheese UP a notch, and that’s exactly what Disneyland has done at River Belle Terrace. Okay, so let’s talk about River Belle Terrace. We dined there in Disneyland recently, so we’ve got a few things to tell you about this restaurant. Atmosphere First, we’re going to talk about location. River Belle Terrace overlooks the Rivers of America, so you can count on a great view. Although there is indoor seating available in a garden-themed room, we prefer sitting outside on the water if the weather allows. A good view! Seating is standard tables and chairs. Did we also mention this is a great spot for people-watching? Great for people watching But what we’re here for is THE FOOD. Eats Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available at River Belle Terrace, where the food has a Southern theme. You’ll find appetizers like Warm Pimento Dip and Crispy Cornmeal Catfish & Shrimp, as well as Sandwiches, Comfort-inspired Entrees, and a selection of sweets. Menu We decided to start with an appetizer, so we got the Loaded Potato Bites for $15. These have House-made Brisket and Pimento Cheese on them, along with some other delicious toppings. Loaded Potato Bites Yep, those are Regular Pickles AND FRIED Pickles and WE LOVED IT. Combined with the brisket, this one was a big hit with us. Fried pickles AND regular pickles! Next up, we had the Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese for $23, which is made with BBQ Brisket, Pickled Pepper Relish with House-made Baked Beans, and Potato Bites. Again, this one was a winner. That’s a MEAL The grilled cheese checked off all those points we made earlier about what a grilled cheese should be and the brisket ELEVATED IT. The sides were also great, and yes, we got more potato bites because POTATOES ARE EVERYTHING. DELICIOUS! Finally, we can’t leave without checking out dessert, so we tried the Seasonal Monkey Bread. Okay, so here’s where things got a little disappointing. Yes, it looks delicious, what with the Chocolate Chips, Pecans, and Buttercream on top. It looks good, but… The monkey bread just didn’t do it for us. We thought it was dry — even the Chocolate and Caramel Sauces couldn’t save it. It was dry Overall, though, River Belle Terrace is a good location if you’re looking for a table-service meal in Disneyland where you can rest your feet for a bit and indulge in some Southern comfort food. We would totally order that grilled cheese again, but next time, we might try a different dessert. Check Out Our Review of the French Market Restaurant 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 eaten at River Belle Terrace? What was your favorite thing on the menu? Let us know in the comments! The post You Had Us At BRISKET Grilled Cheese, Disney... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve seen some seriously cold weather at Disney World lately, ya’ll. Disney World Can Get Hit With Severe Weather It’s had us dreaming of warmer weather, but fortunately, Disney just released some fuzzy new merch to keep us cozy in the meantime! There’s a NEW collection of Pixar merch at shopDisney right now! Don’t miss this opportunity to snuggle up in Disney style this season. Let’s take a look! First up, if you’re a fan of Monsters, Inc (who isn’t?), you’ll likely stay warm in this adorable Sulley Spirit Jersey! ©Disney True to Sulley’s style, there’s even puffy text on the back that features his famous “Roooooar!” ©Disney You can get this on shopDisney right now for $84.99! Grab this cozy Spirit Jersey here! You can even get this Sulley Zip Hoodie for kids to match! It even has horned details on the hood. ©Disney This fuzzy fleece jacket will keep your kids warm in the park this winter! ©Disney This hoodie is on shopDisney for $46.99. Get this hoodie here, so you and your family can match! If your kid is more of a unicorn fan, here’s a Buttercup Zip Hoodie! ©Disney It had a cute allover print pattern, side pockets, and unicorn horn detail on top! You can get this fuzzy hoodie for your little one for $46.99 as well. Click here to keep your kid warm with this hoodie this winter! Or, you can stay warm on a cold night-in with this Pixar Fuzzy Fun Hooded Pom Blanket. ©Disney It features a Buttercup unicorn horn and ears, fuzzy poms, 2 pockets, and a faux sherpa lining! This hooded blanket is on shopDisney for $49.99. Cozy up with this fuzzy blanket here! Don’t worry, the matching Buttercup Throw Pillow is for sale too! ©Disney This faux-sherpa unicorn head pillow has a fuzzy hair mane and embroidered face details. You can get it on shopDisney for $39.99. Grab the throw pillow here! You can even accessorize in comfort with this Ducky and Bunny Fuzzy Fun Headband for Adults! Ducky and Bunny Ears This headband has fuzzy features from Toy Story 4‘s Ducky and Bunny and a fuzzy green bow. You can get it on shopDisney for $29.99! These are also available at Disneyland Resort. Show off your love of this talkative duo with this headband here! Last but not least, a …mug wrap? ©Disney This Lotso Mug with Plush Wrap features a stoneware mug with a smiling Lotso on one side and a grumpy Lotso on the other, as well as mug wrap to make your morning coffee feel even cozier. ©Disney This mug and wrap set is on sale at shopDisney for $24.99! Get this set here to enjoy with your next morning coffee! This fuzzy collection sure is making us want to curl up on the couch and throw on our favorite Pixar film! Make sure you grab these before they’re gone! Click here to see everything coming to Disney+ in January! 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 of these items will you be grabbing for this winter? Let us know in the comments! The post The FUZZIEST Disney Merch Collection Just Dropped Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

STOP what you’re doing — if you’re flying to Disney World in February of 2023, we’ve got the information you need right here. Where Will You Fly Next? Each month we’ve been watching the changes in flight costs — seeing whether your trip to Disney World might be more or less expensive than you might expect. Now, we’re diving into the costs for February flights to the Most Magical Place on Earth to see just how flight costs are changing. Our Method Each month, we look at the average cost to fly from various airports within the U.S. to Walt Disney World. Here’s a quick breakdown of what we do to reach our numbers. We limit our search to flights from a select number of airports on a limited number of airlines in the U.S. to Orlando International Airport (MCO) Not all airports, airlines, flights, etc. are included We look at flights that leave on Thursday and arrive on Monday For our February 2023 trip, we picked a trip that departed on February 23rd and returned on February 27th. ©Disney Why? Well, when we looked at each set of February dates from Thursday to Monday on Google Flights (for flights from JFK/LGA to MCO — which is what we typically use as our starting point) the starting prices were: February 2nd-6th: from $76 round trip February 9th-13th: from $95 round trip February 16th-20th: from $236 round trip (expensive!!) February 23rd-27th: from $95 round trip We picked the 23rd-27th because it was neither the cheapest nor the most expensive period — placing it somewhere in the middle. Get Ready to Fly Here are a few other things to keep in mind: Flight costs can vary a LOT depending on the dates you pick, the airline you fly with, the airport you’ll be flying from, etc. so just keep that in mind We used Google Flights to get our prices (except for Southwest Airlines) — prices could vary when you go to book To calculate our “low” averages we looked at the least expensive departing flight and least expensive returning flight for each airline/airport For the “high” averages, we essentially did the same thing except we looked at the most expensive flights LaGuardia Airport The times of the flights, number of layovers, and other things for the ones we’ve chosen might not be convenient or work with your plans We stuck to “Wanna Get Away” tickets for Southwest Airlines (when possible) We looked for flights that arrived on the same day as their departure Other fees and taxes might be due when you go to book All prices are for roundtrip flights for 1 person Alright, now let’s look at the flight costs for February 2023! New York (JFK or LaGuardia) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $235.96 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $557.46 from LGA Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $258 from JFK Most expensive combination of flights: $1,584 from LGA United: Cheapest combination of flights: $339 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $785 from LGA American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $259 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $1,225 from JFK Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $101 from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $259 from LGA Will You Be Traveling Soon? Los Angeles (LAX) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $320.96 Most expensive combination of flights: $825.96 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $238 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,796 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $329 Most expensive combination of flights: $734 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $300 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,149 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $247 Most expensive combination of flights: $436 Southwest Airplane Chicago O’Hare (ORD) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $274.96 Most expensive combination of flights: $533.96 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $258 Most expensive combination of flights: $2,349 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $173 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,001 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $237 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,130 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $171 Most expensive combination of flights: $371 Let’s take a look at different stats Dallas (Love Field – DAL, or Fort Worth – DFW) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $274.96 from DAL Most expensive combination of flights: $714.96 from DAL Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $268 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $1,554 from DFW United: Cheapest combination of flights: $398 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $1,084 from DFW American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $346 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $913 from DFW Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $205 from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $419 from DFW Don’t lean those seats back too far! Atlanta (ATL) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $171.96 Most expensive combination of flights: $456.96 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $195 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,750 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $344 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,011 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $253 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,121 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $117 Most expensive combination of flights: $379 Southwest Airlines Denver (DEN) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $392.96 Most expensive combination of flights: $754.96 Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $267 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,625 United: Cheapest combination of flights: $256 Most expensive combination of flights: $876 American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $233 Most expensive combination of flights: $1,035 Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $281 Most expensive combination of flights: $304 Orlando International Airport The Average Cost When we average the low costs and the high costs, it looks like the average cost to fly to Orlando in February 2023 is around $258.16 on the low end and $957.81 on the high end. Averaging those together it’s around $607.98. So, how has that changed from what we’ve seen in recent months? Well, the lower-end cost is about $50 more expensive than the prices we saw for January 2023. It is cheaper, however, than the prices we saw in December 2022, November 2022, and October 2022. It’s closer in price to what we saw in September 2022. Let’s go! When looking at the higher end, the average cost for February 2023 is about $200 more expensive than the prices from January 2023, which is quite the increase. It’s also more expensive than the higher-end costs we saw in December 2022, but cheaper than the higher-end average from November 2022. Compared to February 2022, the flight costs for February 2023 are about $43 more expensive on the low end and more than $200 more expensive on the high end. Granted, we looked at different dates in February 2022 (February 10th-14th), so that can significantly change things. Flight Cost Chart Overall though these numbers could indicate some pricier flights in February than what we’ve seen recently. What Now? If you’ll be traveling in February 2023, hopefully this post has helped you have a better idea of how much to budget for your flight costs. Now, it might be time to make some decisions. Are the flights within your target budget? If so, it might be time to get booking! Hoping flight costs go down? Use Google Flights or flight tracking apps/websites to track your specific trip and get an idea for when flight costs might go down. When we were looking on Google Flights, some notifications alerted us that we could get a cheaper flight by adjusting some of our dates. If your dates are flexible, that could help you save some serious cash. ©Google Flights For some flight tips and tricks, check out our posts below: Our complete guide to booking the CHEAPEST flight to Disney World How to find the best flight deals on Skyscanner How to find the best airfare DEALS on Google Flights The secret app that can help you save big on flights Never travel for full price with these 6 hacks If you want to do some planning before your flight (or even on the plane!), check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. It’s time to pre-order your DFB Guide! We’ve compiled all of our BEST tips and tricks from years of Disney World travel into one eBook that you can download to your tablet or smartphone and take with you! We’re offering our readers 25% off with code WDW2023!  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Whether you’ve been traveling, watching the news, or even looking at friends’ stories on social media, you’ve likely seen countless accounts about the Southwest Airlines flight cancelations. Southwest From canceling a staggering 67% of flights in one day, to continued cancelations and ultimately an apology from the airline’s CEO, Southwest has dealt with tremendous issues over the last few days. But things could finally be getting better. According to Click Orlando, Southwest Airlines has resumed a relatively “normal” flight schedule. FlightAware seems to confirm this. As of 11:35AM ET, only 1% of Southwest flights had been canceled on Friday, December 30th. ©Flight Aware The number of Southwest cancelations for the 30th (around 41 as of 11:35PM ET) is still greater than those on United (18 cancelations), Frontier (7 cancelations), and others. But it still marks a significant decrease than previous days with Southwest. So what happens now? Well, as Click Orlando points out, for Southwest the focus shifts to “making things right” with the thousands of customers that missed flights, lost luggage, etc. According to CNN, the Southwest CEO — Bob Jordan — has indicated that they’ll be offering refunds and covering expenses. Reimbursements will include “rental cars, hotel rooms, meals, booking customers on other airlines.” Lots of Flights Have Been Affected But things go further than that. Federal regulators within the U.S. have indicated that they will be reviewing the situation with Southwest, “with all eyes on outdated crew-scheduling technology that left flight crews out of place after the storm hit, essentially shutting down almost all of the carrier’s operations.” Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, sent a letter to the Southwest CEO calling the disruptions “unacceptable.” CNN reports that Buttigieg has indicated officials will take action against Southwest if it doesn’t follow through on its promises to reimburse affected passengers. That punishment could include the levy of fines which could be substantial. LaGuardia Airport Buttigieg shared, “The Department will use the fullest extent of its investigative and enforcement powers to hold Southwest accountable if it fails to adhere to the promises made to reimburse passengers for costs incurred for alternate transportation.” He said in an interview, “I’m looking to make sure they actually do that, and if they don’t, we are in a position to levy tens of thousands of dollars per violation per passenger in fines.” And Southwest will likely feel the impact of these cancelations for a while, as they’ll have to find a way to earn customer trust back, address the issues that put them in this situation in the first place, deal with drops in stock prices, and address the monetary impact in their fourth quarterly financial results. ©Google Stock We’ll continue to keep an eye out for things that could impact your travel to Disney World and beyond. If you lost your luggage while traveling during a recent trip, click here to see what to do next. You can also click here to learn about how to get compensated for flight delays or click here for a full look at the hotel, ticket, and dining cancelation policies for Disney World. Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Did you experience travel delays with Southwest? Tell us in the comments. The post After Days of Chaos, the Southwest Airlines Travel Nightmare May Be Ending first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got some BIG events coming up in Disney World in 2023! ©runDisney The Festival of the Arts is kicking off in a few weeks at EPCOT, and After Hours events are returning to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios in January. But one of the first things that’s coming up soon is the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend from runDisney, and we just got a sneak peek at the event merchandise! The new collection is 90s-inspired and features a variety of Disney characters and inspiration from old runDisney merchandise. There are plenty of pieces to choose from. ©Disney You can get the “I did it!” finisher shirts in multiple styles and colors, depending on which races you complete. We love the retro color schemes! ©Disney They also have a selection of zip-up jackets and hoodies for each of the different races that take place throughout the weekend. ©Disney You can shop these items at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All guests can attend during the following times: Wednesday, January 4th: 10AM-8PM Thursday, January 5th: 12PM-7PM Friday, January 6th: 10AM-7PM Saturday, January 7th: 11AM-3PM ©Disney If you want to be among the first to do your shopping, you can join the virtual queue to access the runDisney Merchandise Shop on the first day of the Expo. The virtual queue will be the only way to access the shop on the first day. ©Disney This year’s collection also has some special items, like the Corkcicle tumbler and a Loungefly backpack. We love it! ©Disney We’ll make sure to bring you any more updates about the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in the next few days. The event takes place from January 4th-7th, 2023 and will likely affect crowds in the parks during that time. The races are run early in the morning and may also affect traffic patterns around property, so be aware. If you’re heading to Disney World in 2023, stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates about all the upcoming events! There’s a lot happening in the next 12 months and we’ll make sure to share it ALL. Click Here to See What Disney World Crowds Were Like During the Last runDisney Race! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on participating in the race weekend? Tell us in the comments! The post SNEAK PEEK at the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With sweets as good as the ones Gideon’s Bakehouse makes, you don’t really need another reason to head to Disney World to check it out. Look at those spooky & adorable characters! But if you were looking for one, the theming is worth a trip all by itself! A key part of that theming is the set of spooky character portraits that line some of the spaces within the restaurant, and recently, the artist responsible for the chilling illustrations, Mr. Eyes, shared some EXCITING news! If you haven’t already heard, the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts starts January 13th, 2023 — and Mr. Eyes is RETURNING! The artist behind all of those mysterious portraits from Gideon’s will return to the Pop Gallery booth on select dates throughout the festival. Bring Some Gideon’s Atmosphere Home with You! In an Instagram post, the artist shared — through the voice of his character Nathanial Tarwater, his festival ambassador — that he will be participating in the Festival this year and will be releasing a new original piece as an event-exclusive print! The print will be signed and numbered, and feature Nathanial Tarwater himself. There will only be 250 released. ©Mr. Eyes Art via Instagram (@mr.eyes.art) In addition, he will also be selling a debut print of Narfino Necropolis, known as Cousin Narfi. Both of these prints are on heavy-duty cardstock, and will be signed by the artist himself! ©Mr. Eyes Art via Instagram (@mr.eyes.art) The artist — Michael Reyes — will be at his booth on these confirmed dates, at select times: January 13th – January 16th February 16th – February 19th And you might just find new originals, pins, prints, and even a surprise if you stop by — perhaps a sticker or a button? You’ll have to visit to find out! ©Mr. Eyes Art via Instagram (@mr.eyes.art) We cannot wait to see these prints during the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts. For more information about the Festival of the Arts, click here. And to see ALLLLLL of our reviews of the amazing treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse, click here. Click here to learn everything we know so far about the 2023 Festival of the Arts booths! Want to Learn MORE About the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths Coming in 2023 See the FULL LIST of Food Booths Coming to the Festival of the Arts Check Out the 49 Menu Items CONFIRMED for the Festival of the Arts Get the Full List of EATS for the Food Challenge at the Festival Here’s Everything That Is CONFIRMED for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Get a Peek at the FIGMENT Merchandise Coming to the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which artists are you excited to see at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Art? Let us know in the comments! The post YOU Could Take Home a Piece of One of the Most Popular Disney World Spots first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article