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So it’s probably no secret that the holiday season brings serious crowds to Disney World. That also means some seriously high wait times. Cinderella Castle with holiday crowds Granted, we haven’t seen as many crowds as we expected recently, but we have seen high wait times. And today, the EPCOT crowds are HEFTY!! On the flip side of that, things are a little…different in Magic Kingdom. The park that generally has the HIGHEST wait times has some relatively low wait times today! First, we’re going to point out that park pass availability at Magic Kingdom today (actually, for ALL four parks) at Disney World is completely gone. ©Disney So one might expect that the wait times for rides in Magic Kingdom, generally the busiest theme park, would be high. But that’s not entirely the case. Astro Orbiter and Barn Stormer have respectable 30 minute waits. ©Disney Mad Tea Party also only has a 30 minute wait, while The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh only has a 35-minute wait. ©Disney It’s only a 15-minute wait for Mickey’s PhilharMagic, while Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor has just a 25-minute wait. ©Disney PeopleMover’s wait is at a low 20-minute wait (although we saw it at one point at just 5 minutes!). ©Disney Granted, the more popular rides still have higher wait times, but not like we would’ve expected. Big Thunder Mountain (which will close soon for a refurbishment) is at 80 minutes, while Haunted Mansion is 60 minutes, Jingle Cruise is 85 minutes, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is 120 minutes. If the more popular rides are a priority with wait times like these, we might recommend purchasing Genie+ and buying the Individual Lightning Lane option for those rides that offer it. Lightning Lane at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Regardless, if you’re at Disney World today with a park pass reservation at Magic Kingdom, you’re probably dealing with shorter lines than at EPCOT, which is showing high wait times for almost everything (60 minutes for Gran Fiesta Tour?!?!?!!). Take a look at the massive crowds in EPCOT here! Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. 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. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think? Are these doable wait times in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Wait Times Are Surprisingly Low in Magic Kingdom Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve got a little one sitting next to you, cover their eyes…because we’re about to show something SCARY. *screams* Did anyone else scream?! Yep, those are the crowds in Disney World today, specifically EPCOT. The parks typically get pretty busy in the week between Christmas and New Year, but what we’re seeing today is unlike any other crowds we’ve seen this year. Don’t believe us? Keep scrolling to see the proof. For starters, there was a SWARM of guests at the entrance, and that’s when the park had already been open for nearly TWO HOURS. Yikes. We definitely had to wait a few minutes to get inside. Finally, we’re in! But once we walked inside, we were in for our first big shock of the day. Spaceship Earth — you know the classic world history-themed ride inside the giant EPCOT ball? — yeah, that was a 65-minute wait! You guys, this ride is usually less than half an hour, often hovering below 10 minutes in the middle of the day. That’s WILD. What even are these crowds?! And if you think that’s shocking, just look at the rest of the wait times! Around 11:15AM, the shortest wait was 35 minutes for Journey Into Imagination With Figment. Turtle Talk With Crush was up to 45 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour was a whopping HOUR-LONG wait. ©Disney You could also choose to wait an hour for The Seas with Nemo & Friends or 90 minutes for Mission: SPACE. Frozen Ever After, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Test Track all had typically long waits, each hovering around two hours. ©Disney We’ll continue to watch the crowds and wait times throughout the day and keep you updated, but basically…avoid EPCOT today! You probably don’t want to touch this park with a 10-foot pole unless you’re just coming to people-watch. (In that case, it’s a gold mine!) The waits are long and the crowds are dense. Surprisingly, things are not like this at every Disney World park today. We’re seeing normal-ish wait times at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios isn’t the absolute worst we’ve seen it. It just goes to show that sometimes these things are unpredictable. What Are Disney World Crowds Like in January? 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 during the last week of the year? What were the crowds like? Tell us in the comments! The post Why You Definitely DON'T Want to Be in EPCOT Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who doesn’t want to spend some extra hours in a nearly empty Magic Kingdom? Magic Kingdom Fireworks Crowds Disney after-hours events allow you to do just that. Dates are already selling out for the 2023 after-hours events, and we’ve put together a list of everything the Hollywood Studios after-hours events offer, so we knew we needed to put together a Magic Kingdom event offering guide too! The Basics Disney After Hours are limited-capacity additional ticket events, offered after regular guests have left for the day. During the events, you can hop on some of your favorite rides in the park with shorter wait times, enjoy snacks, and catch some awesome entertainment! The Magic Kingdom event dates take place on select nights from January 9th through March 27th (January 9th is sold out). ©Disney Ticket prices range from $145 to $159 depending on which day you pick. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can get a discount on tickets. The event lasts from 10PM to 1AM, but guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 7PM. Magic Kingdom Attractions Keep in mind that entertainment offerings are subject to change, but as of right now, the rides you’ll be able to get on with lower waits include: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Haunted Mansion “it’s a small world” Jungle Cruise Peter Pan’s Flight Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Space Mountain And many more! A total of 20 attractions will be available during the event. Space Mountain Snacks Complimentary snacks are also included in your after-hours ticket price! You’ll be able to get your hands on ice cream novelties (like those Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars), popcorn, and select bottled beverages for FREE throughout the night. Popcorn Cart Line You can find these offerings at popcorn carts throughout the park. In addition to the free offerings, there will be some food and beverage locations open, like the Main Street Bakery, with other snacks you can purchase. Entertainment As for entertainment, if you enter the parks before the event officially starts, you can see the Disney Enchantment Fireworks Show at 8:15PM! Disney Enchantment At this time, no entertainment has been announced for the event, but we’ll keep you updated if we hear more! Be sure to grab your tickets before they’re gone, and don’t miss the other exciting events coming in 2023. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here’s our ULTIMATE guide to Magic Kingdom for 2023! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you attending an after-hours event in 2023? Tell us in the comments! The post COMPLETE LIST of What’s Available During After Hours Events at Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ahh January, it’s an interesting time to visit Disney World! Disney’s Riviera Resort The holiday season is over, and the crowds start to dwindle a bit after the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is finished. The weather is chilly, the Festival of the Arts kicks off…oh, and there are LOTS of refurbishments! Typically this winter season is a good time for Disney to temporarily close and update attractions, but this January, they’re adding a transportation option to that list. The Disney Skyliner is Disney World’s newest form of transportation, carrying guests in a gondola system between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, with additional stops at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. It’s a popular way to get around Disney World, but if you’re traveling January 22nd-29th, 2023, it’ll be closed for a short refurbishment! Skyliner Station So what should you know about this closure? First of all, if you’re a Skyliner devotee, don’t plan to stay at a Skyliner Resort during that time. You won’t be able to ride the transportation system from any of the stations, and instead, you’ll be carted around the property on buses…just like the other non-Skyliner resorts. Therefore, the advantage of a Skyliner resort is diminished for the time being. Skyliner from Hollywood Studios If you’ve already got plans to stay at a Skyliner resort, you may want to think ahead about your transportation during your trip. For starters, it’s possible that we could see longer-than-usual lines at those bus stops and possible schedule delays or snafus since Disney doesn’t run buses as frequently to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios from those hotels. If you’re taking the bus, make sure to budget extra time! Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station One advantage to the Disney Skyliner system is that it makes it easier to travel between resorts in case of scheduled dining reservations. This is particularly advantageous if you’re planning to eat at the Topolino’s Terrace character breakfast at the Riviera Resort, but staying at Art of Animation or Pop Century. Those staying at Caribbean Beach during the closure will be able to walk to the Riviera (although it may be a HIKE, depending on where your room is), but those at the value resorts on the Skyliner loop will need to seek alternate transportation while the system is down. If you’re in that predicament, you can always drive to the Riviera and park for your dining reservation. But for those who don’t have a car, your options are limited to Rideshare or riding a bus to a park/Disney Springs and then transferring to a Riviera bus. Pop Century Resort Bus So for those who have already booked their trips, it might be helpful to drive or get a rental car for ease of travel during the Skyliner closure — just remember you’ll have parking fees at your resort in addition to the rental car cost. If that’s not possible, make sure to budget extra time for riding the bus to and from the parks. If you haven’t booked your hotel yet, you might want to skip the Skyliner resorts for that particular week in January and choose something else — the hotels in the EPCOT resort area have transportation between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios in the form of Friendship boats and a walking path. Friendship Boat We’ll make sure to monitor the closure of the Skyliner and let you know if anything changes come January 22nd, so stay tuned to DFB. We’re constantly watching the Disney World website to see which attractions have refurbishments or closures, and we’ll share with you any more that we find on the calendar. Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. 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. 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. Have you ever stayed at a Disney World Skyliner resort? Tell us in the comments! The post The Disney Skyliner Mistake You'll Make in January first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As 2022 draws to a close, we start looking forward to 2023, especially the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. What’s cookin’, Goofy? We’ve enjoyed this festival in the past (we mean — food AND wine, what’s not to love?), and we can’t wait to see what the 2023 festival brings. We already know the dates for the festival, we’ve got a list of the food booths, and now we have information about the 2023 Sip and Savor Pass. The Sip and Savor Pass is a card that guests can purchase that has eight tabs on it that can be redeemed at Food & Wine food booths for select foods and non-alcoholic drinks. Sip and Savor pass for the Disney California Adventure Festival of the Holidays The tabs can be used at the following food booths: Avocado Time Berry Patch California Craft Brews Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo D•Lish Garlic Kissed Golden Dreams I Heart Artichokes LA Style Nuts About Cheese Peppers Cali-ente Uncork California Horchata Cold Brew at the 2022 Food & Wine Festival The following restaurants will also take the Sip and Savor Pass for select menu items (tasting-size portions only): Cappuccino Cart Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Cocina Cucamonga Festival Food and Beverage Cart Lucky Fortune Cookery Pacific Wharf Café Paradise Garden Grill Pym Tasting Lab Smokejumpers Grill Sonoma Terrace Terran Treats Willie’s Churros Willie’s Churros Note that the 2023 Food and Wine Sip and Savor Pass is ONLY good for the Food and Wine Festival. Although the tabs do not have to be used all in one visit, they expire on April 25th, 2023. Magic Key holders, as well as Disney VISA card holders and those with Disney Rewards Redemption cards, can present their valid pass and a photo ID to get a special price and lanyard. You will also need a park pass reservation for California Adventure to attend the Food and Wine Festival. 2022 Signage Disney has not yet released the price for the Sip and Savor Pass, but the pass cost $57 in 2022. For more details on the 2023 festival, click here! Want a look at the food booth menus? We’ve got them all listed here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be attending the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post Details for the 2023 Sip and Savor Food and Wine Pass at Disney California Adventure first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You may THINK you know when you wanna visit Disneyland in 2023, but before you pull that trigger, KEEP WATCHING. Disneyland Resort TODAY we’re gonna talk about ALL the Disneyland events happening throughout the year — here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below about The BEST Times To Go To Disneyland in 2023. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disneyland in 2023? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: The BEST Times To Go To Disneyland in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’re heading into 2023 at Disneyland Resort, and there’s lots of excitement to come! Disney California Adventure Soon, we’ll have Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway open, Mickey’s Toontown back, and the start of the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company to celebrate. There’s a lot scheduled for the west coast in the new year, but one of the first things we have to check out is the Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure! The festival returns to California Adventure on January 20th and runs until February 15th. If you’re planning on attending, you’ll be happy to know that Disney just announced all the booths for 2023! Mulan Sipper for Lunar New Year! Here’s the full list per the Disneyland Resort website: Bamboo Blessings – New! Wrapped with Love – New! Lucky 8 Lantern Prosperity Bao & Buns Red Dragon Spice Traders Longevity Noodle Co. Red Dragon Spice Traders Booth It looks like we’ve got two new booths to visit this year — Bamboo Blessings and Wrapped with Love! The others are returning from years past. The food booths will be serving a variety of Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisine, and if you’re interested in trying many items, you might want to check out the Sip and Savor Pass. 2022 Lunar New Year Sip and Savor Pass We’ll be there when the festival starts to try all the new eats and drinks, plus report on the special entertainment — there are some truly spectacular performers at California Adventure during that time! If you’re attending the festival this year, keep following DFB for updates when the menus arrive. We’ll continue to cover all the news from Disneyland Resort in the coming weeks and months, so keep following along. We can’t wait to see what excitement the Disney100 anniversary brings to the parks! Click Here to See if You Should Go to Disneyland in 2023! 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 been to the Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: 2023 Lunar New Year Food Booths Announced for Disney California Adventure first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s been a BIG year for the Walt Disney Company. Cinderella Castle Between the continued phased reopenings after the initial park closures, and new hotel, attraction, and dining announcements, 2022 has been FULL of news bombs. Now that 2023 is right around the corner, we’re taking a look at some of the biggest Disney news bombs of 2022! Bob Iger’s Return as CEO Bob Iger’s return as CEO of the Walt Disney Company was a HUGE shock to Disney fans, investors, and critics everywhere. After stepping down as CEO in 2020 and being succeeded by Bob Chapek, Disney announced that Iger would be back to help restructure/reorganize parts of the company and choose a new replacement for the role. The news followed the report of HUGE losses within Disney’s streaming service, Disney+, as well as other contentious situations during Chapek’s tenure, like the Florida legal battles and the debacle with Scarlett Johansson. Bob Chapek and Bob Iger©CNBC After Chapek’s departure, multiple other executives left, mainly executives that were closely tied to Chapek. Some reports ultimately revealed that Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy was a big part in making Chapek’s departure happen, as she reportedly threatened to leave the company if something wasn’t done about Chapek. Christine McCarthy ©The Walt Disney Company Though Iger’s return initially caused stock values to jump, we’ve since seen Disney stock prices fall. Iger already hosted an employee town hall meeting, commented on the Park Pass system, commented on gun violence, spoke about the future of the Company, and has been spotted in Disneyland. But he’s got some BIG problems to deal with over his next 2 years, including finding someone to replace him. What Iger’s exact plans are during remains to be seen, but experts have already predicted it might start with a big split from ESPN and ABC. Bob Iger ©Bloomberg Iger has announced he plans on restructuring parts of the Company to put more control in the hands of those in charge of creative direction, but other than that we’ll have to keep an eye on what his next move might be. Click Here for Every Major Change Since Bob Iger Returned as CEO Park-Specific 1-Day Ticket Pricing Introduced Gone are the days when you paid one price for a Disney World ticket and got to choose which park you were going to. Disney World ticket prices have varied by date for a long time, and that’s still the case, but Disney introduced park-specific ticket pricing for 1-day, 1-park tickets in late 2022. Instead of just purchasing a ticket that could be used at any of the 4 theme parks, you now have to buy a ticket for the specific park you want to visit, and the pricing is different for each park (aside from already being different depending on the date you visit). Change is inevitable in Disney World The price of a ticket will depend on the park you select. That means a ticket to Magic Kingdom may cost MORE than a ticket to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on the same day. Just as before, these tickets are also subject to surge pricing that varies by the season. Depending on the time of year you visit, you might be paying more for the same ticket. The Disney World website shows standard theme park tickets begin at $109 per day. That is technically the same starting price as before, but the actual price you pay will depend on what theme park you choose. Main Street, U.S.A. Keep in mind, this change is for 1-day, 1-park tickets only. The big bonus? Because of this change, your 1-day, 1-park ticket will automatically come with a Park Pass reservation at the time of purchase. At least that’s one less thing to worry about. Also, note that Park Hopper pricing has changed and the price for these now varies depending on the date you’ll be visiting the parks. Read More About the NEW Disney World Ticket Price System Here Disney Genie+ Surge Pricing Introduced (& Modifications, Too!) In addition to Disney World park tickets getting an update, Disney Genie+ changed, too. The paid, FastPass+ replacement service was first introduced in 2021 and has gone through quite a few changes since then. When Genie+ first debuted, the service was priced at a standard $15 per ticket, per day. But this is no longer the case. Disney World introduced surge pricing to the standard Genie+ service in 2022, which means you might have to pay MORE for Genie+ depending on when you visit. Lightning Lane signs Now, Genie+ prices may still start at $15, but if the demand is high on a particular day that price goes up. The highest price we’ve seen since the change went into place has been $29 — first during the week of Thanksgiving and later during Christmas Week. But that price is subject to change and could increase in the future. This change only applies to the standard Genie+ service, as the Individual Lightning Lanes have been subjected to surge pricing since they were introduced in 2021. It’s just another thing to budget when you’re planning your next trip! (Keep in mind that Genie+ selections can also now be MODIFIED, which is a big change that could make the entire system a lot easier to manage during your next trip!) Everything You Need to Know About Disney Genie+ Magic Key Sales Resume…And Pause Again In August of 2021, Disneyland introduced a new annual pass program called Magic Key. But not long after its introduction, some Magic Key passes began to sell out. In May of 2022 sales were paused for ALL Magic Key passes soon after a lawsuit was filed against Disney regarding Magic Key passes and the Park Pass system. Many guests were then left wondering when sales might resume and existing passholders were left “anxiously awaiting word about their renewals.” Magic Key Reusable Straw And then, in the blink of an eye, Disneyland Magic Key Passes suddenly went on sale again (with a price increase of course)! Three of the ticket types — Inspire, Believe, and Imagine — were made available for sale, while the Enchant Key remained unavailable. But, things quickly changed AGAIN when the Magic Key passes started “selling out” or having their sales paused by Disney. Sales were reportedly paused due to high demand. Magic Key Entrance So while renewals remain available, new Magic Key passes are no longer for sale. But who knows what the future may hold, especially with a “new” CEO in place. Read More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Here A Coco Land, An Encanto Expansion, and MORE Ever wished you could explore the world of Coco? Visit La Casa Madrigal from Encanto? Or maybe hang out with your favorite baddies in a villains-themed land? Well, all that and MORE just might be a reality in the future — keyword: MIGHT. During the D23 Expo, Disney surprised fans by teasing some lands that are being developed as “Blue Sky” ideas for possible expansions in Magic Kingdom and a possible land retheme in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Possible Land Expansion in Magic Kingdom Though Josh D’Amaro described these as things that are “very real” that they’re working on, Disney described them as “early concept explorations” and “potential expansion opportunities” — so take it all with a grain of salt! But it’s still interesting to get a glimpse behind the curtain and look at what ideas Disney is playing around with. For Magic Kingdom, Disney has teased that an expansion could be built beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad which could bring lands themed to Coco, Encanto, and the Disney Villains. A Villains-themed land?! In Animal Kingdom, Disney has teased that Dinoland U.S.A. could potentially be rethemed to feature spaces inspired by Moana and Zootopia! Concept Art Again, these are not confirmed projects. They’re only “Blue Sky” ideas that are in development, so we’ll have to wait and see if anything becomes of them. But one can hope, right? Click here to see what’s HIDING in the teased expansion/re-themed lands! Disney 100 Years of Wonder Announcements 2023 is a BIG year for Disney as it marks the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company as a whole, and that means…it’s time for a celebration! During the D23 Expo (and since that point), Disney revealed that the 100th Anniversary will kick off in Disneyland on January 27th, 2023! Sleeping Beauty Castle will get a new look for the anniversary, Mickey & Minnie will have unique costumes, and there will be special snacks! Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo We also got a peek at the 100 Years of Wonder design for Disney animated films, details about 2 NEW 100th Anniversary nighttime shows coming to Disneyland Resort, an announcement that a new nighttime show will come to EPCOT as part of the anniversary, and the release of a WHOLE BUNCH of new 100th Anniversary merchandise. Disney platinum ears The 100th Anniversary will officially kick off during Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, so be sure to tune into that and watch for updates from us here at DFB. This next year is sure to be full of even MORE big 100th Anniversary news. Click here for our FULL PAGE on the 100th Anniversary TRON Lightcycle Run Opening Timeline (& Behind-the-Scenes Footage) The TRON Lightcycle Run ride has been under construction in Magic Kingdom for a while now but it’s nearing completion! The ride was set to open in time for the 50th Anniversary celebration, but timelines kept getting pushed back due to COVID-19 delays and more. But in 2022 we got a big update — an opening timeline! ©Good Morning America TRON Lightcycle Run is now set to open in the spring of 2023! An exact opening date has not yet been shared, but 2022 has brought us other updates about this ride including a behind-the-scenes look at what it’ll be like to ride it, a preview of the ride, and a look at the ride from the reopened Walt Disney World Railroad. ©ABC We are keeping a close eye out for updates on this ride and an official opening date, so stay tuned! Click here to see our full page all about the TRON ride! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening Timeline (& Splash Mountain Closing Date) Splash Mountain’s days are NUMBERED. The ride is set to be transformed into a Princess and the Frog-themed attraction called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. Throughout 2022, we got all kinds of pieces of information about this transformation, but, perhaps most importantly, in 2022 we learned just WHEN the rethemed ride will open. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ©Disney The re-themed attraction will reopen as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in late 2024! In the ride, we’ll see Tiana in an updated outfit with a unique hairstyle. The ride takes place after the movie, at a time when Tiana has already opened a successful restaurant. She’s throwing a Mardi Gras party for the town and needs your help to get a special ingredient! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure model You’ll meet new characters along the way, hear characters’ voices being performed by members of the original movie cast, and much more. We got the chance to see a full model for the ride — which we analyzed here. And we’ve shared even more details about the ride here. But wait…there’s more! In addition to the opening date, we learned when Splash Mountain will CLOSE in Magic Kingdom specifically for this transformation. January 22nd, 2023 will be your LAST DAY to ride Splash Mountain before it closes on the 23rd — so get those Park Pass reservations soon. Click here to see our full page with details about the transformation Journey of Water Opening Timeline and a GIANT Te Fiti There are even MORE changes coming to Disney World — this time over at EPCOT. Next year, World Nature will become the home of Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, a walk-through attraction experience. The experience is meant to allow guests to play with “magical, living water.” ©Disney This is another experience we’ve been watching construction for closely, but 2022 brought a big update in terms of the attraction’s opening timeline. Journey of Water will open in EPCOT in late 2023! And while the “lush exploration trail” will likely have lots for fans to see, we have a feeling that getting a photo with 1 structure in particular will become a must-do. At the D23 Expo, we got the chance to see a STUNNING model of the GIANT Te Fiti structure that will be in the trail. Te Fiti Model that will be part of Journey of Water And before too long, we saw Te Fiti get installed within the space. She’ll stand at around 15 feet tall and is made of over 3,000 pieces of foliage — talk about a LOT of leaves! Te Fiti Sculpture in Journey of Water This is another experience that doesn’t have an exact opening date yet, but we’re on the lookout for more details. To see a full breakdown of the hidden details in this experience and what it could include, click here. Click here for our full page about this attraction! Festival of Fantasy Returns, Fantasmic! Comes Back With CHANGES, and Happily Ever After Is Returning The Festival of Fantasy parade is BACK in Magic Kingdom! After months of just experiencing cavalcades and limited parades in the parks, the Festival of Fantasy parade returned to Disney World in March of 2022. Over the next few months, more pieces of the parade returned to “normal.” The Festival of Fantasy Parade Fantasmic! FINALLY returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in November of 2022 after a long closure. With the show’s reopening, we finally got a look at the changes that were put in place. Though we initially learned a bit about the changes back in 2021, we got full details once we saw it all in person. The show now has a NEW segment that replaced the Pocahontas scene and it has characters from Tarzan, Mulan, Encanto, Frozen, and more. Fantasmic! scene And the entertainment news just keeps going! In 2022, we also learned that Happily Ever After is coming back in a way to Magic Kingdom! Thus far, Disney has only announced that the theme song from Happily Ever After will be coming back as part of an updated nighttime spectacular in Magic Kingdom. Fans will get to see this in 2023, so get ready! Happily Ever After in 2021 What entertainment changes will be in store for 2023? Only time will tell! Walt Disney World Railroad Reopens The Walt Disney World Railroad had been closed for YEARS due to the ongoing construction with the TRON ride in Magic Kingdom but 2022 changed things in a big way. We had seen it testing, which was a good sign for a future reopening. And then suddenly, in December of 2022, the Walt Disney World Railroad REOPENED with a refurbished train engine, some slight adjustments on the track, and even a new tunnel! It’s BACK! For the first time in four years, we were able to hop on a train and take a circle tour around Magic Kingdom, get a glimpse of Splash and Thunder Mountain, and much, much more. The Train! AND the train has a new narrator — a conductor of sorts who has “grown up” on Main Street, U.S.A. and serves as your updated guide! Click here to read all about the CHANGES that have been made to the train. Disney World Resort Hotel Changes And finally we wrap up this list with a whole bunch of HUGE hotel changes that were revealed this year. Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, some NEW Disney Vacation Club rooms and refreshed villas opened in the summer. But work at this hotel continues on other buildings, and Narcoossee’s (which is currently closed for refurbishment). AND the LOBBY at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is going to be refurbished as well! It’ll keep the classic theming but have “fresh new enhancements!” Disney’s Grand Floridian lobby HUGE changes have come or are coming soon to Disney’s BoardWalk as well. So far, a new coffee shop has already opened and BoardWalk Deli replaced BoardWalk Bakery. The ESPN Club has closed and The Cake Bake Shop will take its place when it opens in 2023, some updates have been made to the Belle Vue Lounge, and the BoardWalk Inn’s lobby and guest rooms are getting an update too — they’ll have “light and airy touches” that will “carry the seaside breeze right inside.” Vintage Mickey Sugar Cookie At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the Spirit of Aloha show has permanently closed and been DEMOLISHED as the hotel prepares for an expansion that’ll bring new Disney Vacation Club villas to the resort! The villas are inspired by early concepts for the hotel and are set to open in late 2024. ©Disney | Polynesian Village Resort concept art Hotel changes are also coming to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! The Pirate-themed rooms are set to close and will be unavailable in 2023 — and now we have an idea of what is happening there. The rooms in the Trinidad area of the hotel are being refurbished and getting Little Mermaid-themed updates! These updated rooms will have new artwork, brighter decor, and a 5th sleeper bed. They’re expected to be available in 2023. ©Disney But wait, there’s more! Check out these other honorable mentions for some of the biggest news bombs of 2022: Disney made the strange decision to buy a GIANT cruise ship The Dining Plan is STILL NOT BACK The opening date for Roundup Rodeo BBQ has been DELAYED in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 2022 was a BIG year for Disney — what will 2023 bring? We’ll have to wait and see, but you can be sure we’ll be keeping you updated with all the latest news and announcements, so stay tuned to DFB for more! The BIG Changes Coming to Disney World in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading to Disney World in 2023? 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If you’re interested in some delicious cuisine, don’t turn your nose up at the Disney parks! Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure While you may not associate theme parks with yummy food, both Disney World and Disneyland Resort are known for having some pretty spectacular restaurants and yummy snacks. In fact, both EPCOT and Disney California Adventure have food festivals throughout the year…and now we’ve got more details about one that’s coming soon! The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is returning on March 3rd, 2023 and it will run until April 25th. During that time, you can pick up small plates of different eats at a variety of food booths around the park. Disney just released the full list of food booths for this year, and the list has already got our mouths watering! 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Here’s what Disney has listed on the website: Avocado Time – Indulge in flavorful medleys that make your mouth sing. Berry Patch – Hail the big berry for top billing! California Craft Brews – Cheers to a round from California’s best local breweries. Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo – Rally for these sliders, wings ‘n’ beer—a sports fan’s dream! D•Lish – Enjoy delicious sweet and savory dishes sure to delight! Garlic Kissed – Stop by to savor mouthwatering dishes and specialty beverages. Golden Dreams – Tempt taste buds with well-seasoned eats and nectarous drinks. I Heart Artichokes – Partake in the thistle—prepared in 2 different ways! LA Style – Feast on favorite southland food-truck flavors. Nuts About Cheese – Let us introduce you to wine’s best friends. Peppers Cali-Ente – Snack on hot ‘n’ spicy fare with a Cali twist! Uncork California – Sip vino by the glass or try a flight. Sip and Savor Pass It seems that there are no new food booths this year — all of these are returning from 2022. If you’re planning on attending the festival this year, you might be interested in purchasing the Sip & Savor Pass, which “provides a commemorative credential, lanyard, and 8 convenient entitlement tabs that you can redeem for select food and nonalcoholic beverages at participating locations.” You can use the pass at all 12 food booths, as well as select dining locations around the park. 2022 Nuts About Cheese Booth We’ll be there when the festival starts in California Adventure to review the new food and drink options, and check out all the special offerings around the park. Stay tuned to DFB to get updates on the festival — we’ll share when menus are announced! If you’re planning a trip to Disneyland Resort sometime soon, keep following along with us to get the latest news from the parks. We’re there frequently, so we’ve got all the tips you need to know to plan the perfect trip! Should You Go to Disneyland in 2023? Click Here to Find Out! 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 been to this festival? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: FOOD BOOTHS Announced for 2023 Food and Wine Festival in Disney California Adventure first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The new year means new changes at Disney World! Magic Kingdom The Disney parks are constantly changing and evolving to add new attractions or restaurants like TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom and Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So what changes can you expect if you’re visiting Disney World in January 2023? These may be a bigger deal than you think! Splash Mountain Will Close Permanently One of the biggest changes in Magic Kingdom in January is that Splash Mountain is going away FOREVER. The ride is going to be rethemed to Princess and the Frog with the new name Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the new attraction will be open in late 2024. Splash Mountain That leaves just about 2 years for the retheme to be completed, so Splash Mountain will be closing on January 23rd, 2023. The ride will still be open for the majority of the month — get your last rides in before the ride changes into something totally new! If you’re hoping to ride without a super long wait, we’ve got a pro tip during this winter season that’ll help you ride in no time. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ©Disney The storyline of the ride picks up where the Princess and the Frog movie left off! The ride will feature a story during New Orleans’ Carnival season where Tiana is throwing a Mardi Gras people for her friends in New Orleans. However, Tiana realized that the party is “missing a key ingredient” and she needs help finding it — that’s where we come in to help! At the end we’ll be able to celebrate at a huge Mardi Gras party — we can’t wait to keep learning more about this reimagined attraction! Disney Didn’t Share These Details About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure…But We Will After Hours Although it feels like the parks have returned to “normal” after the 2020 closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still some aspects missing in Disney World. That includes Disney’s After Hours events which are officially returning in January! ©Disney The After Hours events are returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting January 4th, 2023 and Magic Kingdom starting January 9th, 2023. These are separately ticketed events that allow you to stay in Disney World 3 hours after the park officially closes. These events have a limited number of tickets which means shorter wait times and less crowds overall! Cinderella Castle Some dates are starting to sell out for both parks already, so grab tickets if you want to attend! The prices range from $129 to $159 per person depending on the date. Click below to learn all about what you can expect from one of these events! Learn all about the return of After Hours events in Disney World! Festival of the Arts It seems like we were JUST celebrating the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and then the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays…but it’s just about time for the EPCOT Festival of the Arts! The festival runs from January 13th to February 20th, 2023 and we’ve already learned a lot about the festival. 2022 Festival of the Arts This includes a full list of booths, a look at some menu items, the entire lineup of Disney on Broadway performances, dining package information and pricing, and a sneak peek at the entertainment. There’s a LOT to do and we’ll be there on the festival’s opening day to show you everything there is to see, do, and eat! Everything CONFIRMED for EPCOT’s 2023 Festival of the Arts Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Runners from all over the world will gather at Disney World from January 4th to 8th, 2023 for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! There are several 90s-themed races throughout the weekend, so if you are in the parks during this time, prepare for big crowds. ©runDisney Not only are there tons of people in the parks celebrating their accomplishments, but there are some road closures that may impact your regular route if you’re driving to the parks. See a full list of the road closures here! And if you’re running during this race weekend, good luck! This Is Why We WARN You About runDisney Race Weekends in Disney World Rides & Pools Closing for Refurb January is the month of refurbishments and there are quite a few you should prepare for! First of all, Kali River Rapids in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing for a lengthy refurb starting on January 9th, 2023. The ride does not currently have a reopening date. Kali River Rapids Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular rides in the park, but it will also be unavailable starting on January 9th, 2023. However, this is a short closure — the coaster is set to reopen on January 14th. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along is closing for refurbishment as well. The show will be closed from January 9th to January 27th, 2023. Frozen! Since it is winter, several pools are closing for refurbishment during January. First of all, the Lava Pool Slide will be closed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort starting on January 3rd, 2023. If you’re staying at the Polynesian, don’t worry! The pool will remain open — only the slide is closed until early February 2023. Lava Pool If you’re staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in January, it may be a little harder to find a spot to swim! The Feature Pool and Whirlpool Spa are closing from January 3rd to August 3rd, 2023. Anyone staying here still has access to the water play area and Bay Look Pool during this time! Contemporary Feature Pool Guests at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort will not be able to visit the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and whirlpool spa from January 9th through April 3rd, 2023. That being said, the water play area, Meadow Snack Bar, and the Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool will still be open! Meadow Swimmin’ Pool From early January 2023 to late March 2023, the High Rock Spring Pool and On The Rocks Pool Bar will be closed for refurbishment at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. There are still several pools open including the The Grandstand Pool, The Paddock Pool and Congress Park Pool! On the Rocks Pool Bar Last but not least on the long list of refurbishments is the Skyliner! The Skyliner connects several hotels to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, but from January 22nd to 29th, 2023, the Skyliner will be closed for a quick refurbishment. You’ll still be able to use the free Disney buses, boats, and Monorail to get around! Walt Disney World Skyliner Those are the BIGGEST updates coming to Disney World during the month of January! If you’re headed to the parks, be sure to stay tuned to DFB — we’ll let you know about any news that could impact your trip. For some assistance in planning a 2023 trip, check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining online now! DFB Guide to Disney World Dining 2023 In the meantime, check out the best Disney World hotels for 2023 video below and stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney updates! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? 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If you’re planning to visit Disneyland soon, there’s a big issue you need to be aware of. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Skipping the lines for the most popular rides in the parks is possible, and one of the main ways to do that is through Genie+ — the paid FastPass replacement. The standard Genie+ service (which starts at $25 per ticket per day in Disneyland) can help you get on rides like Indiana Jones Adventure, Space Mountain, Incredicoaster, Toy Story Midway Mania!, and more with shorter waits. But if you don’t buy the service early in the day, you might not get the chance to! On December 28th, the standard Genie+ service SOLD OUT at Disneyland Resort. When we looked at the Disneyland app, the Tip Board indicated that the purchase of the Genie+ service was no longer offered for the day. This was around 4:35PM ET (1:35PM PT). ©Disney This is a very real possibility that can happen in Disneyland on popular dates. The Disneyland Genie+ website does warn that the service is subject to availability and is NOT guaranteed. ©Disney Interestingly, while the standard Genie+ service had sold out, Individual Lightning Lanes were still available for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (priced at $25) and Radiator Springs Racers (priced at $20.) Radiator Springs Racers So what’s the key lesson here? If you’re heading to Disneyland on a date that could be busy and popular (like these last few dates around New Year’s Eve or other holidays) and you know you want to use the standard Genie+ service, be sure to purchase it EARLIER in the day rather than waiting until later. If you wait too long, you may run the risk that the standard Genie+ service will sell out and will no longer be available for you to purchase at all. Pixar Pal-A-Round and Incredicoaster Note that the Disney World website states, “Disney Genie+ service, attractions and experiences may vary by date, are subject to change or closure, are limited in availability and are not guaranteed and may not be available at all on the date of visit or at the time you make a selection. Price, terms and entitlements are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice.” Disney also notes, “Purchasing later in the day reduces your opportunity to experience Lightning Lane entry to multiple attractions.” Unlike the situation at Disneyland, on December 28th, the standard Genie+ service at Disney World had not sold out when we checked. But, the fact that it is “limited in availability” or that purchasing it later in the day reduces your ability to experience Lightning Lane entry is something to carefully consider when planning your next trip. ©Disney For Genie+ tips on the most crowded days in Disney World and Disneyland, click here. And stay tuned for the latest news.  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 Do you think Genie+ is worth the cost? Tell us in the comments. The post Genie+ SELLS OUT in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Part of the appeal of building your own house is the ability to fully customize it to your needs and taste. © Orlando Business Journal For most people, this means adding an at-home gym or extra office. But for Disney fans, this is their opportunity to really go all out! Park Square, a vacation home company based in Orlando, recently debuted a new model of their Paradiso Grande vacation home community they are currently developing and Orlando Business Journal is taking us inside. The community is located off of International Drive in Orlando, making it a prime spot for frequent Disney guests. This isn’t your typical vacation home despite looking like it from the outside. © Orlando Business Journal Once you step inside, at first it still appears to be a standard luxury house. The main living and dining area is decorated in a neutral color scheme with plenty of space for entertaining or relaxing. But just wait until you see the rest of the rooms! © Orlando Business Journal Check out this awesome Star Wars-inspired room! This bonus room has tons of space for hanging out. It comes with both a wet bar AND a Stormtrooper! © Orlando Business Journal Looking up, they’ve even carried the theme up to the ceiling. Talk about total immersion! There are several other themes featured throughout the house. © Orlando Business Journal Here, you can see this Spider-Man bedroom. This would be great for kids, with this bunkbed accommodating 3. The decor in here is extremely detailed. © Orlando Business Journal More of a Jurassic Park fan? Stay in this bedroom filled with dinosaurs and movie memorabilia that will make you feel like you might just see a triceratops in your bathroom! © Orlando Business Journal Check out this amazing door that looks just like Abuela’s from Encanto! This door leads right into … © Orlando Business Journal … an entire Encanto-inspired room! This incredible indoor tree house is like a mini version of Casita. Up the stairs is a single bed, with another bed located below. The kids will definitely fight over who gets to sleep here. © Orlando Business Journal The theme continues into this closet featuring Antonio and one of his feathered friends. Whoever did the artwork for this model home really knew their stuff! © Orlando Business Journal The homes in the new Paradiso Grande community range in size from 2,913 to 6,374 square feet, with the largest homes including 15 bedrooms and 15.5 bathrooms like this model home featured here. Prices begin at $976,990 and 74 lots have sold already. Remember, if you choose to build with this company, it will just be a standard vacation house. This photos above are for the model home, which aim to give you inspiration for what you can do with your own home. We can’t wait to see what some of the other homes will look like once completed! While on the topic of accommodations, here’s some tips on what to do if you can’t get the hotel reservation you were hoping for! 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. Would you live in a house like this? Why or why not? Share with us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: There's a NEXT-LEVEL 'Encanto' Room in Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you HATE Disney World crowds? Do you wish you could hop from ride to ride with minimal waits? Don’t we all?! Slinky Dog Dash If you’re a night owl and you want the chance to experience Disney World when it’s least crowded, then you need to check out the Disney After Hours events in Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. These hard-ticketed events take place on select nights January-April, and tickets are already on sale…but some dates are selling out! Disney World brought After Hours events back for 2023, and it looks like they’re going to be pretty popular! So far, we’ve already seen a few dates sell out, so you’ll want to grab those tickets ASAP. Magic Kingdom After Hours take place at Magic Kingdom on select Mondays and Thursdays from January-March. So far, just the Monday, January 9th event is sold out. ©Disney For the other nights, tickets range from $145-$159 per person, although they’re a bit cheaper if you’re an Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club member. With your ticket, you can enter the park at 7PM, although the event itself begins after Magic Kingdom closes, running from 10PM-1AM. Hollywood Studios At Hollywood Studios, the event takes place on select Wednesday nights (and one Sunday night) from January-April. Tickets run from $139-$149 per person, with cheaper prices for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members. ©Disney Two dates are sold out for Hollywood Studios currently — January 4th and January 11th. The cheapest dates remaining are January 18th and April 2nd. Here you can also enter the park at 7PM, but the event runs from 9:30PM-12:30AM. Tower of Terror At both events, select attractions will be available for ticket holders to experience after the park closes to regular guests. Event guests can also pick up complimentary popcorn, ice cream novelties, and bottled drinks at select snack stands. Who doesn’t want free popcorn?! We’ll be attending the first After Hours event at each park to check it out, so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates and details you need to know. We’re excited to party all night! 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! Click Here to Learn More About After Hours Events! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney After Hours in 2023? Tell us in the comments! The post Full List of SOLD OUT Dates for Disney World's After Hours Events 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. Disney World vacations are COMPLICATED! So many things to organize and think about: booking flights, finding the right hotel, getting your park tickets, park pass reservations, making dining reservations, and learning how to navigate My Disney Experience and decide if you need Genie+ or not. Wouldn’t it be nice if Disney just made it easy? Well, we can’t control Disney, but we can help you navigate these decisions and suggest some items to make sure you bring with you to help your vacation be even easier! Refillable Water Bottles Hydration is super important in Florida’s heat and humidity. Yes, we always advocate taking advantage of free water at Disney World fast food locations, but you can also get free water and NOT wait in line with it if you carry a water bottle with you! There are water refilling stations popping up all over the parks, and there’s rarely a line to use any of them! Or use that free water to refill your water bottle! Collapsible Water Bottles © Amazon And when it comes to the kinds of water bottles we prefer? We really like the collapsible ones because they’re easy to just shove in your bag when they’re empty! But whatever your preference, you’re sure to find a Disney water bottle to make you happy! There are so many good things about this tip: proper hydration for overall health, saving money by not buying bottled water or soda, and saving the planet by minimizing single-use plastic. Now, don’t you feel like a good human for doing all of these responsible things? Yeah, us too! Click HERE to buy this Collapsible Watter Bottle for $12.98 Waist Clip Fan Speaking of that Florida heat, we have another little gizmo that can help you cope with the temperature and humidity. Waist Clip Fan © Amazon This little fan is portable for easy travel and simple storage. You can clip it onto your waistband to provide some air circulation under your clothes to help keep your shirt from sticking to you, or use the strap included to wear it around your neck for more air circulation options. And the option of being a hand-free device means that you’ll have your hands free to help the kiddos, find that next Lightning Lane availability, or place that Mobile Order for a much-needed snack! Click HERE to buy this Waist Clip Fan for $34.99 Sink Topper Are you traveling with a large family? Or maybe just trying to economize by getting a smaller room or, at the least, one that’s a bit more budget-friendly? Sometimes the combination of large travel groups and small accommodations means that you need to maximize every inch you can! And this little find will help you do just that! Sink Topper © Amazon The sink topper helps expand your bathroom surface space. So after everyone has brushed their teeth, you’ll have a bit more room for make-up, curling irons, hair dryers, and all of your styling products. And another nice part is, you can simply scootch it off onto a shelf in the closet area when you’re done to access the sink again. Click HERE to buy the Sink Topper for $32.99 Handheld Steamer for Clothes While you’re getting for a day in the parks, or maybe a date night with your special someone, this handheld steamer will come in super handy for getting out those crumpled creases in clothes that have been crammed in a suitcase. Handheld Steamer for Clothes © Amazon It’s collapsible for easy packing, but sturdy enough for everyday use, as well. So even though this handy item is a bit more of an investment at about $80, you can definitely get your use out of it. Plus, it’ll help prevent you from succumbing to those dry cleaning fees that resorts can charge! Click HERE to buy the Handheld Steamer for Clothes for $79 Moleskin Tape Flannel Adhesive Pads Even the best-made plans can experience some unexpected hiccups. And blisters are one of those unpredictable complications! Moleskin Adhesive Pads © Amazon Make sure you bring some of these Moleskin Adhesive Pads with you. They’re versatile enough to adhere to your shoes or skin, directly. So if you find yourself with an unwanted hitch-hiking blister, slap on one of these pads to give yourself a bit more comfort while you pound the pavement in the parks. Click HERE to buy these Moleskin Adhesive Pads for $9.29 Lightsaber Umbrella Speaking of unexpected hiccups, aside from blisters, the other thing you can predict is the weather! Ok, maybe you can have a good inkling about what the weather will do, and if you download a weather app, you can plan as best as you can. If you’re forced to endure some rainy days in the Sunshine State, then at least you can do it in style! Lightsaber Umbrella © Amazon You’ll fit right in on Batuu with these Lightsaber Umbrellas, just beware of the First Order as the Stormtrooper or even Kylo Ren might have some questions about your “rebellious” accessories!d Click HERE to buy these Lightsaber Umbrellas for $39.99 Mickey Mouse Ears Hat This next accessory is so useful, it’ll keep the rain off you (well, your head anyway), and the sun out of your eyes, so it’s really good in any weather! This Mickey Mouse Ears Hat is just perfect for a Disney trip. Mickey Mouse Ears Hat © Amazon It comes in adult and children’s sizes, so the kiddos don’t get to have all of the fun! You’ve seen those families with matching Disney vacation t-shirts, right? Well, bring your A-game and have matching family hats! Click HERE to buy these Mickey Mouse Ear Hats for $22.97 Stroller Hooks Kids require so many accessories! And you want to be equipped for any situation you can find yourself in! So, bring on the diaper bag, the change of clothes (you know, for spills, stains, and accidents), the favorite binky or sippy cup, and bottles and snacks to keep tiny tummies happy. With these handy Stroller Hooks, you can slip your bags onto the hooks to keep them all together on your stroller, whether you bring your own or rent one. Stroller Hooks ©Amazon A tip we learned the hard way — don’t pack bags heavier than your child! If the stroller gets too much weight loaded on the back, your little one might just be rollin’ around on two wheels instead of four, and we don’t want to be responsible for any tykes being catapulted out of their stroller! Click HERE to buy these Stroller Hooks for $12.99 Tagalong Stroller Accessory Another stroller accessory that might just make your Disney trip that much easier, is this Tagalong Stroller strap. Tagalong Stroller Accessory © Amazon Clip it onto your stroller for your older kids to be able to hold. This will keep the whole family together and keep parents’ hands-free to care for other kiddos, take pictures, or navigate My Disney Experience, with the peace of mind that all the kids are right where they’re supposed to be. BONUS! These little beauties come in several colors, so if your family is larger, each kiddo can have their own color-coded strap, so there’s no fighting over which one belongs to whom! Click HERE to buy the Tagalong Stroller Accessory for $8.99 We’re in the parks every day, all day, and we’ve tried countless supplies, gadgets, and gear over the years, so we’ve learned a thing or two when it comes to packing the ultimate Disney parks essentials. These are the secret weapons we never leave home without! We hope this helps you come up with your own park essentials list, or maybe it will help remind you to update your packing list before you return to the parks! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Get all kinds of park-inspired designs! Click here for a quick, Disney-themed escape! We’ve got a whole collection of graphic tees you’ll love! 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 collect any Disney merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Amazon Items That Will Make Your Disney Trip 10x Easier first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

School’s out for summer… and we know the first place you want to visit! EPCOT A Disney World vacation can be magical at any time of year — as long as you plan accordingly! Between weather patterns, special events, holidays, and crowds, the prep work for your trip can vary A LOT depending on what time of year you’re traveling. Here’s what you need to know if you’re headed to Disney World in June! Crowds at Disney World in June Now is the time when we know a tonnnn of you are going on your summer vacations, because the crowds are ramping up in the parks, too. Main Street, U.S.A. Weekends and holidays are always the busiest days, so plan to visit the parks primarily on the weekdays and if you can avoid holidays, like Father’s Day, then you’ll likely see lower crowd levels. And if you are traveling in June, be sure to make your Advance Dining Reservations early to increase your odds of getting in your must-dos! All of the Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in Disney World Park Hours at Disney World in June While the park hours can vary by day and park, the most common opening time for parks in June is 9AM. The longer summer days mean the park hours are longer, too. But the closure times tend to be a little more varied! Magic Kingdom usually closes between 10PM and midnight, depending on the day, while the other parks typically close between 8PM and 9PM. Happily Ever After So, if you’re more of a night owl, you should have some opportunities for late nights in the parks on your June trip — especially at Magic Kingdom! Or, if you’re staying in a Deluxe Resort, you can take advantage of the Extended Hours benefit, which allows those guests to stay in a select park a few hours after the park closes to other guests. Do You Qualify for Disney World’s New Extended Evening Hours? Weather at Disney World in June In June, the average high temperature in Orlando is 91 degrees and the average low is 73 degrees. And here’s something that might surprise you — there are an average of 12 rainy days in June, which actually makes it one of the least rainy months in Disney World. Slinky Dog Dash June is the traditional beginning of hurricane season in Florida, so though it typically doesn’t host numerous rainy days, you can still find rain, and even hurricanes. When it does rain, you can usually expect it in the afternoons, so you’ll want to prioritize those outdoor coasters like Slinky Dog Dash and Test Track earlier in your day to avoid being in line or missing out entirely if the attraction closes due to weather. Here are some tips to help you choose the right Disney World hotel for your family! How to Pack for Disney World in June As you saw above, it is HOT in Florida, especially in June! You have to be prepared for the heat, especially if you’re not used to it. Oh, and don’t forget about that lovely southern humidity (do NOT underestimate the humidity!). So, one of the best things you can do this month in Disney World is to be prepared for it to be hot, and find ways to cool off. And it will probably be a comfortable enough temperature for most people to swim, so bring your swimsuit if you plan to take advantage of the hotel pools! Luna Park Pool at Disney’s Boardwalk When it comes to being prepared, there are a ton of things you can do! Make sure to stay extra hydrated, wear sunscreen (and reapply it!), wear protective gear like hats and sunglasses, wear breathable clothing, and take breaks in the air conditioning when you can. Do NOT push yourself — you don’t want to be passing out in Disney World. Coronado Springs There are some great things you can bring with you to help with all of this! Cooling towels, portable fans, sunscreen, and insulated water bottles are great items to keep with you to stay cool. The heat can also cause some annoying problems like blisters and chaffing, so bring some band-aids or moleskin with you for blisters and a chafing stick to help with that issue. Check out our ultimate Disney World packing list! EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival has been going on since March and it ends on July 4th, so you have ALL of June to enjoy it! Flower and Garden has been been a yearly highlight since it first kicked off in 1994, and there’s plenty to enjoy! Topiaries As you might have guessed from the name, there are plenty of gorgeous gardens to experience! There are over twenty topiary displays throughout the park, and guests can even spot some of their favorite characters in flower-form! Flower and Garden Festival And the topiaries are just the beginning! There are intricate displays throughout the park, including a bamboo garden, butterfly garden, floating gardens, and more! Check out some of our best of the fest picks! Spend your day trying out the Poppy Flower Margarita, BLT Scone, Coconut Tres Leches Cake, Shrimp and Grits, and more. Try a few dishes or make a whole meal out of it! Violet Lemonade Garden Rocks Concert Series features three nightly performances that are totally FREE! Well, they’re included in the cost of park admission, at least. Just keep in mind, these events are super popular, so you’ll need to get there early to ensure you get a spot! Or, to bypass the wait, you can opt for the Garden Rocks Dining Package, which includes dinner and guaranteed seating at the concert! Garden Rocks! Whether you’re going all-out at the food booths and extra-ticketed events, or just enjoying the topiaries and atmosphere, there’s plenty to love about the Flower and Garden Festival. If you’re visiting Disney World in June, we’d say this festival is a must-do! Want to learn more about the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? Click here for all the details! Father’s Day in Disney World Disney will use any holiday or excuse to introduce new specialty snacks, and Father’s Day is no exception. Celebrate Dad sign in Disney World You can celebrate this day with the special man in your family with an assortment of snacks (many of which include bacon — which we’re not mad about!) and can be found all our the parks and resorts. We were especially intrigued at last year’s introduction of the Father’s Day Bacon Whiskey Caramel Brownie (say that three times fast!). It’s a Brownie topped with Bacon, Whiskey-Caramel, Dark Chocolate Ganache, and Milk Chocolate-whipped Panna Cotta. Whew, Disney just threw the kitchen sink at another snack, right? It’s got a LOT going on, but we loved it. So, if Father’s Day happens to fall during your Disney World trip, be sure to check back with us on the treats you need to add to your plan! ALL the Limited-Time Father’s Day Eats in Disney World Pride Month in Disney World When June arrives, it’s time to celebrate Pride Month in Disney World! Disney pulls out all of the stops to celebrate Pride with specialty snacks, merchandise collections, photo backgrounds, art work, and special PhotoPass magic shots to celebrate everything Pride stands for. And it’s not just the parks, Disney Springs and the Resorts get in on the action, too. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB as we find all of Pride celebrations around Disney World so you know what you can’t miss! All The Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in Disney World There are plenty of awesome experiences to enjoy at Disney World during the month of June! Guests are treated to warm (ok, HOT) weather, the Flower and Garden Festival, Father’s Day, and Pride month celebrations. Make sure to plan accordingly, get your park pass reservations and advance dining reservations as soon as you can and you’ll be in for a magical vacation! Are you still undecided about when you want to vacation in Disney World? Check out our Month By Month Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation. Planning a Disney World vacation? Here are seven things you’re probably forgetting! 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 traveled to Disney World in June? Share your tips and must-dos in the comments! The post Disney World in June: Tips and Info first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Dream cruise ship has tons of stunning features that guests are sure to enjoy. Captain America Along with plenty of amenities, the Dream and other Disney cruise ships feature exclusive offerings you won’t be able to find anywhere else! One such event is the upcoming Marvel Day at Sea, where Disney Dream passengers can look forward to all-day entertainment, including the debut of Sam Wilson as Captain America and the Mighty Thor! Other Marvel characters will make appearances, like the new Black Panther and Okoye. At night, the special “Heroes Unite” spectacular will wrap up a day full of superhero fun. Marvel Day at Sea ©Disney You know us though — we’re all about the food! Disney just announced that Marvel Day at Sea will also include some exclusive treats featuring a variety of classic Marvel characters. First up, we have the Captain America Brownie. This round brownie looks like it has some extra chocolate on top and of course features Cap’s iconic shield! © Disney More of a cupcake fan? Try out the Iron Man Cupcake, which includes vanilla sponge cake and vanilla frosting. Chocolate lovers can dig into the Spider-Man Cupcake, made with chocolate devil cake and white chocolate mousse. It’s small but mighty, just like our friendly neighborhood hero! © Disney Baby Groot fans will be glad to see him included in the lineup. The Baby Groot Marshmallow Stick looks almost like a Yule Log! Inside the chocolate coating is pillowy marshmallow, and the entire treat is topped with icing and candy goodies along with an adorable Baby Groot. He’s almost too cute to eat! © Disney Lastly, Disney decided to go classic with this treat featuring the instantly recognizable Marvel logo. The Marvel Cookie Sandwich may look plain, but sandwiched between those two cookies is dulce de leche filling! © Disney We will be experiencing Marvel Day at Sea this year, so we will be back soon with reviews of these eats! These treats and many others can be found at Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats on board the Disney Dream during Marvel Day at Sea. The Dream is scheduled to set sail in January along with all of your favorite Marvel characters, so if you’re eager to meet them book your cruise now! Strange facts about character meet and greets! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which Disney cruise ship is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at New Marvel Day at Sea Treats Coming to Disney Cruise Line first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Let’s face it — flying anywhere these days can be expensive. High demand for travel means that prices will probably keep going up. Want to save on flying? We do our best, though, to keep you updated on any flight deals (you know, in case you want to visit Disney World). But now, we’ve got a HUGE deal to share — Frontier Airlines has just DRASTICALLY dropped the price of its GoWild! Pass! So what exactly is the GoWild! Pass? Well, it’s a yearly pass that lets you fly ANYWHERE at ANY TIME (with some restrictions) throughout the year. Sound good? Well, you might want to know how much it costs. Normally, the GoWild! pass is $1,999 per year, BUT for a limited time, you can get it for $799! ©Frontier Airlines That’s a savings of over HALF of what the pass usually costs. If you want to grab the pass, though, you’ll have to hurry! Only a limited number of GoWild! passes are available at this price and the sale officially ends on January 5th, 2023. So if you plan on flying more than a few times next year, this could be a great way to save a lot of money! ©Frontier Airlines So if you’re using that GoWild! pass to fly into Orlando International Airport, we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks to help you navigate the airport without all the stress. You’ll also want to make sure you check out our ultimate packing list for Disney World! Here’s The Cheapest Time To Fly to Disney World in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be grabbing Frontier Airlines’ pass? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Get A YEAR of UNLIMITED Flights For 0 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever been to Aulani — A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii? Aulani The stunning island resort is a Disney Vacation Club property with a variety of activities, including restaurants, entertainment, character interactions, and more. But of course, here at DFB we want to know all about the FOOD — and today we’re sharing some details about Ulu Cafe! Ulu Cafe is a quick service spot with “delicious self-serve items or cooked-to-order specialties that you can take to go or enjoy on our covered patio with an ocean view.” It’s located on the first floor of the resort, adjacent to the Wailana Pool. Ulu Cafe The menu here varies a bit depending on the day and mealtime, but our friend Heather Sievers (@diningindisney on Instagram) took some photos during a recent visit to show what the selection could look like during your trip. First up we spotted the Mickey Spam Musubi, available for $7. The sushi-like treat is a popular eat in Hawaii and this Mickey-shaped version is the perfect snack for a day chilling on the beach. Mickey Spam Musubi But the majority of the options were sweets! There were several classic Disney treats that you see at the theme parks, as well as some unique to Hawaii. Isn’t this Mickey White Chocolate Mac-Nut Cookie adorable? You can get him for $4. White Chocolate Mac-Nut Cookie If you want something more classic, we also spotted this Mickey Chocolate Chip Cookie for $4. Chocolate Chip Cookie A delicious treat for breakfast (or any other time of day) is this personal-sized portion of Monkey Bread. It comes individually packed for $6. Monkey Bread Remember those classic treats we mentioned? This Mickey Marshmallow Wand certainly makes the list for $4. Marshmallow They’ve also got Mickey-Shaped Chocolate Dipped Krispies Treats for $5 each. The one we saw was covered in sprinkles and had a little white chocolate decor with ‘Olu Mel on it. Mickey-Shaped Rice Krispie Finally, we’ve got the Mac-Nut Brownie for $5. Macadamia nuts are a big export in Hawaii, so there are multiple treats you can find with the nut if you’re a fan. Mac-Nut Brownie We also have to mention the popcorn buckets! They’re $10 and can be refilled for $3 for the length of your stay — refills are actually free for Disney Vacation Club members. And the designs double as sandcastle forms! They’re a great souvenir that you can find at this restaurant. Popcorn buckets! Those are some of the items that you can find on the menu at Ulu Cafe! If you’re planning a trip soon, make sure to check out our other restaurant reviews from Aulani, including Off the Hook, ‘AMA ‘AMA, and Makahiki. We’ll continue to keep you updated with all the news from Aulani Resort, including new deals and discounts that are announced. It’s a great vacation option if you’re looking to try something that’s still Disney-themed, but a little outside the box. Click Here to Check Out the Mickey Shave Ice at Aulani! 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! Have you ever been to Disney’s Aulani Resort? Tell us in the comments! The post What to Expect from Ulu Cafe at Disney's Aulani Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article