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There are plenty of ways to have your perfect Disney vacation. The atrium of the Disney Dream For some, it might be heading to Disney World. For others, Disneyland is the ticket. But if your perfect Disney vacation includes traveling to different destinations and hanging poolside — then setting sail with the Disney Cruise Line might be for you! We recently sailed on the Disney Dream and have been bringing you reviews, and if you’re thinking about sailing on this ship you’re in luck! We’re taking a look at all the different categories of staterooms on the Disney Dream to help you plan your trip! There are four different types of staterooms on Disney Cruise Line ships, including the Disney Dream. Those are Concierge, Oceanview with Verandah, Oceanview, and Inside. Each room category comes at a different price point, and each category is equipped with different features and amenities. Let’s see what might be best for your trip! Concierge As the name might imply, the Concierge Suites feature the most luxurious and spacious accommodations on the Disney Dream. They can sleep parties of 5 to 7 guests and all feature verandahs for a bit of breathing room. Not only that, but you’ll also have the personal attention of a dedicated Concierge Service when you stay in one of the suites. ©Disney In addition to the suites, there are also Concierge Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandahs. These aren’t quite as spacious as the suites, but they are roomier than normal staterooms and come with the same Concierge Services — including Pre-Arrival Services. You’ll also have access to the Concierge Lounge, with complimentary food and nonalcoholic drinks. ©Disney Concierge Suites and Staterooms come with priority check-in and a dedicated check-in station — plus there will be a private welcome session. Depending on where you’re sailing and how many nights your cruise is, a Concierge Suite or Room on the Disney Dream could cost you more. For example, a summer 2022 3-night Bahamian cruise was $5,128, but a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise was $9,142. ©Disney That’s quite a big price tag, but Concierge Level rooms come with the most luxurious amenities onboard the Dream, and you can’t beat the private lounges, sun deck, and dedicated staff. You’ll just have to decide if that’s worth the cost! Ultimate Guide To Disney Cruise Line 2023 Oceanview with Verandah There are two types of Oceanview Staterooms, but only one category features verandahs or balconies. These rooms are pretty spacious, though they are only one room technically unlike the Concierge Suites. Oceanview Verandah rooms sleep 3 to 5 guests depending on the type of room. Bed Not only do you get a view to the ocean or outside world with these rooms, but you also have the added benefit of a decently sized verandah perfect for a glass of wine after putting the kids to bed or a warm cup of coffee in the morning. Though these rooms are spacious, they don’t come with the Concierge Services or dedicated check-in features. But, Oceanview Staterooms with Verandahs are the second most expensive type of room on the Disney Dream. Pretty spacious Like most staterooms, the price for these rooms is entirely dependent upon where you’re sailing and how long your cruise will be. A 3-night cruise on the Disney Dream can start at around $1,459, but a longer cruise could be priced more like $4,051. See Our FULL TOUR of an Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on the Disney Wish Oceanview Oceanview Staterooms are pretty much identical to the Oceanview Staterooms with Verandahs, though they can be smaller (and obviously also don’t have verandahs!). Instead of a balcony, there is a porthole with “stunning ocean views” for guests to enjoy. ©Disney Typically, Oceanview Staterooms sleep 3 to 4 guests and occasionally these rooms feature two large portholes! You’ll find a queen bed, sleeper sofa, and sometimes an upper-berth pulldown bed. Keep in mind that depending on which stateroom and which deck you’re in, you might have an obstructed porthole view. ©Disney If you don’t need the access to outside via the verandah, this could be a good option if you’re trying to save a little bit of money. You still get ocean views and natural light, and these rooms can be decently roomy if you don’t plan on spending too much time in them. An Oceanview Stateroom summer 2022 3-night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Dream started at $1,387, but the same room type started at $4,562 on a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise, depending on which month you sailed. PHOTOS: Tour a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom on the Disney Dream Cruise Ship With Us Inside If having a balcony or ocean view isn’t important to you, an Inside Stateroom might be just the thing. These rooms are located on the interior of the ship, meaning they have no outside walls or windows — and no natural light. There are “Magical Portholes” that offer real-time views of the sea. Plus, you never know who or what might float by like your favorite Disney character or a pirate ship. ©Disney Inside Staterooms on the Disney Dream sleep 3 to 4 guests, and feature a queen bed, sleeper sofa, or upper-berth pulldown bed. These are the smallest rooms on the ship, so even though they technically can sleep up to four, they’re not all that roomy if you plan on spending a lot of time in your room. ©Disney For those adventurous types or travelers who just want a place to rest their head and don’t care how big the room is, an Inside Stateroom definitely offers the most bang for your buck. Larger families or those who need just a bit of personal space might not be that comfortable in these rooms. These are the least expensive rooms on the Disney Dream — an Interior Stateroom summer 2022 3-night Bahamian cruise started at $1,357 and a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise Interior Stateroom began at $4,332 depending on the month. ©Disney Keep in mind that with all these stateroom categories, there are even more different types of rooms including Deluxe, Family, and Handicap Accessible. What’s best for one family or travel group might not be what’s best for you — so make sure you take all these factors into account when planning your cruise on the Disney Dream! To learn more about the Disney Dream and Disney Cruise Line, check out our posts below: FULL REVIEW: Pink on the Disney Dream Cruise Ship FULL REVIEW: The Royal Palace Restaurant on the Disney Dream Special Sailings Announced for Disney Cruise Line 25th Anniversary Tour an Oceanview Stateroom on the Disney Wish with Us Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney Cruise Line news and more! 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Do you start your park days by rope-dropping and running to Main Street Bakery for an iced latte? Same. Or maybe you start your day with Starbucks even outside of the parks. Same. Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino If you tend to start your day with Starbucks, than you likely use their rewards program. Well, we have some news. Starbucks may be making a change to its rewards program that will change the way you get to use those stars that you earn in the process. According to Business Insider, a memo has been leaked that shows how Starbucks might be changing its reward system to require more stars for certain items. Starbucks! As of right now, Starbucks rewards customers with one star per $1, or two stars per $1 if they’re paying with a preloaded card. For 50 stars, you can get a hot coffee, bakery item, or hot tea — and for 150 stars you can get a handcrafted drink, hot breakfast, or parfait. A look at the food With this new system, hot coffee, tea, and baked goods are raising to 100 stars — doubling the amount required previously! According to the memo, iced coffee and iced tea are also going to be added to this tier — which is a deal considering now they require 150 stars! But thats not the only category changing — cold brews, lattes, and hot breakfast items are going to require 200 stars, up from the 150 that they require now. Lunch items are now going to cost 300 stars, up from the 200 level they are at now. Bacon and Gouda Artisan Breakfast Sandwich cross section There’s a new option for packaged coffee though. For 300 stars you can take home a bag of packaged coffee and enjoy Starbucks blends at home. This new system is said to go into effect February 13 — so make sure you take advantage of those stars while you can! We will let you know if and when Starbucks releases information regarding these changes. Right now, this is all just according to the leaked memo. So, of course, things can change. Click here to learn about the NEW Carousel Coffee location coming to Disney’s Boardwalk Inn! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about this change Starbucks’ reward system? Let us know in the comments! The post Starbucks Reward Program Likely CHANGING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a lot of planning that goes into a Disney trip. At least the castle should be open! Part of having a successful trip is figuring out what attractions are on your wish list and planning accordingly. Unfortunately, ride closures are a reality and can massively affect your vacation! This January will bring a ton of closures to the parks, both at Disneyland and Disney World. Unfortunately, 2 of the rides scheduled to close are both popular attractions in Magic Kingdom. Both Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain are scheduled to close in January of 2023. Big Thunder is closing temporarily from Monday, January 9th through Friday, January 13th, most likely for some annual maintenance. If this is your must-do ride in Magic Kingdom, make sure to get your rides in before or after these dates! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad While guests will have a chance to get back on Big Thunder, this is the last call for anyone who wants to ride Splash Mountain as it exists currently. On January 23rd, 2023, the ride will be closed permanently as it undergoes a retheming into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. This means that guests’ last chance to ride the attraction will be on January 22nd, 2023. This is scheduled to be a long refurbishment, with the new ride roughly scheduled to premier in late 2024. Splash Mountain With these and other rides being closed, that means longer wait times for other attractions, so that’s something to keep in mind on your next trip. If these 2 rides are non-negotiables for you, make sure to hop on both before their scheduled closing dates! Stay tuned to our site for all ride closure updates so you can make the best decisions about your trips. If you’re going to Disney next year, make sure you read this post about the hardest dining reservations to get in 2023 so you have the best chance to get your top choice! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Magic Kingdom attraction is your favorite? Comment below! The post 2 of the Biggest Rides In Magic Kingdom Are Closing In January first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that there’s an OFFICIAL Disney Fan Club? Cinderella Castle That’s right — there’s an official club that gives you access to exclusive perks like special events, merchandise, and discounts. And right now, you can get an upgraded membership at a DISCOUNT. D23, this official fan club, has released a new promotion so act fast! From now until December 31st, you can get $30 off a new D23 Gold Duo Membership! This membership includes TWO membership cards, so you’ll be able to get tickets for you and a friend to the anticipated annual D23 events — like Destination D23! Included with this membership are also two gold member cards, a Disney twenty-three publication annual subscription, and a D23 Gold Member Collector Set. LOOK at this video Disney released showing all of the exclusive goodies you get! The Gold Duo plan is originally $129.99/year, and this this $30 off gets you the duo plan for the price of the individual plan! Make sure you use the code LASTCHANCE2o22 at check-out to get this deal! ©Disney Again, this discount only goes until December 31st, and there are limited quantities — so act fast! Click here to join the club today! 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 getting this membership for you and a friend? Let us know in the comments! The post Act Fast to Get a DISCOUNTED D23 Gold Duo Membership! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to find out what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s see what’s new! Disney World is constantly busy and full of new things! With the newest merchandise celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, all of the new restaurants coming in 2023, and even the new items to help us bring in the New Year, Disney has been keeping us busy lately. Now, we’re heading over to Hollywood Studios to show you everything that’s new this week! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Hollywood Studios Gelato Cart While we haven’t spotted a ton of new food, we did catch a new flavor of the day at the Hollywood Studios Gelato Cart! Yum! The current flavor of the day was Spiced Apple Cider when we were there last but this is subject to change. Check out our most recent review of the Hollywood Studios Gelato Cart here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Darkroom Over at the Darkroom, we found this Star Wars Magic Band+ for $44.99. We love this! And we absolutely love it! Mickey’s of Hollywood At Mickey’s of Hollywood, we found another pair for 2023 Mickey Ears to help us ring in the new year for $22! 2023 in DISNEY WORLD! We were super excited to see another pair of 2023 ears in Walt Disney World! You can take a closer look at these new ears here! Tower Gifts At Tower Gifts, we found a new ID Tag Machine! How neat! You can grab any of these tag designs for $15. A closer look at your options. We love the license plate design! Beverly Sunset Boutique At Beverly Sunset Boutique, we found this Coco-inspired Dante Colorable Plush for $39.99. We are obsessed with this! We couldn’t love this plush more but one thing we might love even more than a cute plush? A sale on Disney merchandise! Dok Ondar’s Over at Dok Ondar’s, we caught a 30% off sale this week on 4 select lightsabers! We love a sale! The lightsabers on sale were Princess Leia’s for $169.99… Princess Leia’s Lightsaber …Plo Koon’s lightsaber for $169.99… Floo Kaan’s lightsaber … Darth Sidious’s lightsaber for $169.99… This one is cool! …and Luminara’s lightsaber for $169.99. Another lightsaber! Staying in Galaxy’s Edge we also found something at Oga’s Cantina! Oga’s Cantina Over at the cantina, we found this Battle of Endor Tiki Mug! Battle of Endor Tiki Mug It’s the second addition Yub Nub Mug and we’re pretty obsessed. See all of the details of the Battle of Endor mug here Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Main Entrance As we were entering the park, we also noticed this new signage! Brand new! While it might not seem like a big deal, we get excited any time we see changes in Disney World. Rodeo Roundup BBQ Some construction has been continuing over in Toy Story Land for the Rodeo Roundup BBQ restaurant. This restaurant is going to be a table service that offers plates of house-smoked bbq, scrumptious sides, and mini desserts. Construction updates! While it might seem silly to get excited over a giant pencil, we can’t help ourselves! This restaurant is expected to open in Spring 2023. Read everything we know about Rodeo Roundup BBQ here While that’s all we have for what’s new in Hollywood Studios for right now, Disney World is always full of news! Be sure to keep following DFB for all of your latest Disney news and updates! Want MORE Details About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Click HERE for All the News About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Including Our REVIEWS! See How to Build Your Own Droid at Droid Depot Dream of Building Your Own Custom Lightsaber? See How to Do It! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! Get Full Details About Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run See More About Oga’s Cantina and Check Out Our Reviews! PHOTO TOUR: Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities Check Out Galaxy’s Edge Tips and SECRETS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news right in your inbox! Click Here to Subscribe! What is your favorite thing we found this week? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: A SALE on Lightsabers! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a wildly good time. (See what we did there?) Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life Disney World has been pretty busy as we’re wrapping up 2022 with new menu announcements, ticket price increases, and new merchandise to prep for the New Year! Now we’re headed into Animal Kingdom to see everything new we found this past week! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Satu’li Canteen We tried the returning Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse. This mousse was available for a limited time at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora – The World of Avatar for $5.79. This mousse is made of peppermint cream cheese mousse, peppermint sauce, peppermint candy pieces, and a dusting of chocolate on top. Yummy! We thought this dessert was nice, creamy, and light but you can read our full review here! Read Our Full Review of The Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse Here Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading Company To start us off in Animal Kingdom, we went shopping at Discovery Trading Company! We found this 100th Anniversary Baseball Hat for $29.99. The 100th-anniversary hat! This hat is just one piece of the collection celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. We’ve already seen several pieces of this collection popping up online. Riverside Depot Over in Riverside Depot, we found this Zootopia Priscilla Sloth Plush for $19.99. How cute! For $19.99, we also found this Judy Hopps Plush… We love Judy! … and a Nick Wilde Plush also for $19.99. Nick looking cool as always. If you’re needing to stay warm, we found this Oliver and Company Sweater for $69.99. This looks warm! Or this Soul-inspired Half Note Jazz Club Sweater for $69.99. This is awesome. If you’re looking to stay in the fashion realm, we also found this Star Wars-themed Digital Watch Cover for $19.99. So cute! If you’re shopping in Animal Kingdom and you’re looking for a wide array of merchandise, Riverside Depot is definitely a good place to check out. Ziwani Traders Next, we went to Ziwani Traders where we found several new plushes! The first was this Lion King-inspired plush of Nala for $29.99. How cute! After Nala, we found this Lion Plush for $24.99. This looks so cozy. To go along with our lion, we found this Gorilla Plush for $19.99. We love this! To help grow our personal zoo, we also grabbed this Hippopotamus Plush for $24.99 We need this one. To round off our collection, we found this African Wild Dog Plush for $19.99. We love him! After we finished building our plush collection, we decided to check out what was happening over on Pandora in the Valley of Mo’ara. WindTraders In WindTraders on Pandora, we found this Swimming Avatar Ornament for $24.99 How cool! Since the weather has gotten colder, we also spotted this Long Sleeve Avatar-inspired Shirt for $44.99. Looks warm! While that’s all for now in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can be sure we’ll keep you updated on all of the latest Disney news and updates! Don’t forget to keep following DFB for the most up-to-date Disney information! Check Out Animal Kingdom’s Newest Avatar Nighttime Show Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What was your favorite thing we found this week? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: Merchandise For Underrated Disney Films first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ve planned this Disney World trip for months, maybe even years, but at the last second…something happens that ruins your plans! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort This could especially be true during the holiday season when travel complications due to weather and other problems can arise. Whether you encounter a flight cancelation, a last-minute illness, or other problem that will force you to adjust your Disney World trip plans, you’ll need to know about Disney World’s cancelation policies, and we’ve got all the details here. Recent Cancelations Just as a quick recap, the holiday season in 2022 brought tremendous delays and cancelations in terms of flights across the U.S. According to CNBC, airlines had canceled more than 17,000 U.S. flights since the Wednesday before Christmas 2022. An arctic blast brought heavy winter storms to some places and freezing cold temperatures all the way down to Florida. The weather caused many flights to be impacted and even affected airline equipment in some places. Flying Can Be Complicated On top of that, some airlines are still dealing with pilot and staffing shortages, which only further complicated the issue. But, while other airlines began recovering from delays and cancelations on December 26th, Southwest Airlines continued to struggle. Southwest Airlines canceled a staggering amount of flights (over 60% on December 26th ALONE) during the holidays, leaving THOUSANDS of customers stranded at airports and cities throughout the U.S. As of the morning of December 27th, FlightAware showed that 62% of Southwest Flights were canceled for the day, so it seems the problems are continuing. In fact, your Southwest Airlines flight could be canceled until December 31st — click here to see why So what should you do if Southwest (or another airline) cancels your flight to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Well, we’ve shared a FULL look at some of the steps you can take here But, for now, we’ll focus specifically on Disney World’s cancelation policies so you know how long you have to cancel before you’ll lose some of your deposit. Park Tickets Disney World park tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable. So you cannot cancel or get a refund for a park ticket, but you might (in some cases) be able to use unexpired theme park tickets for future trips. Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets You can usually modify your Disney World theme park tickets if travel plans change. Specifically, you can change the dates on your tickets IF you modify them before the original ticket start date. To modify the dates for your ticket, go to the My Disney Experience app. You can then select “Tickets and Passes” and hit “Change Ticket.” You should then be able to look at a calendar and select a new date. Just keep in mind that if your new date has a higher cost per day, you’ll need to pay the difference. Theme Park Ticket If you need to change the date but aren’t sure when you’ll be able to go again, Disney does note that the actual tickets will expire but the “value of your unused tickets will be valid indefinitely.” To use that credit, you’ll want to call the Ticket Services Team at (407) 939-5277. Here are some key things to keep in mind: Unless you bought a “No Expiration Option,” theme park tickets bought after 2004 expire 14 days after their first use The “No Expiration Option” is no longer available to purchase now, but if you got a ticket before with that “No Expiration Option,” your ticket will be honored There is a hurricane exception that applies if a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area (or for where you live) within 7 days of the scheduled arrival date. If that happens, you can reschedule or cancel your ticket or vacation package If you have more questions about your tickets, you can stop by Guest Relations in the theme parks or call (407) 939-1289. Hotel-Only Reservation What if you made a hotel-only reservation? Generally, you won’t have to pay any cancelation fees as long as you cancel 5 days or more before your arrival. To cancel or modify your hotel-only reservation, you can call (407) 939-7429 or cancel/make changes online at DisneyWorld.com/MyTrip. If you’re trying to modify or cancel online, look for a link that says “Cancel or Modify Reservation” next to your trip information. You can tap that to start the process. If you don’t see the link online, you can call Disney at the number listed above. Pop Century Resort In terms of changes, just note that everything is subject to availability, so the exact same room you had booked before may not be available for your new travel dates. If there is any increase in price due to the changes being made, you’ll need to pay that difference. Vacation Package What about a vacation package? These are the types of reservations that include a hotel reservation AND theme park tickets. For these, if you cancel the package 30 days or more prior to arrival, Disney will refund all amounts paid, minus cancelation fees assessed by third-party hotels or other suppliers, non-refundable runDisney race registrations, non-refundable travel protection plan costs, and other amounts owed. If you cancel 2 days to 29 days prior to your scheduled arrival, then Disney will refund all amounts paid, minus a cancellation fee of $200 per package, cancellation fees assessed by third-party hotels or other suppliers, non-refundable runDisney race registrations, non-refundable travel protection plan costs, and other amounts owed. Magic Kingdom What if you really cancel at the last minute? If you cancel 1 day or less before arrival or you simply are a no-show, the full price of your package will NOT be refundable. Here are some other things to keep in mind: There are no refunds available if you cancel any personalized products or experiences Disney also notes, “No refunds will be made for early departure from hotel and for unused or partially used admission tickets, options or features, including meals.” Disney’s Riviera Resort If you are entitled to a refund after your arrival for anything, Disney notes that “any refunds allowed by Disney in its sole discretion after arrival must be requested in writing within 90 days after departure and may be assessed a $25 processing fee.” EPCOT What if you just need to make a change to your package reservation — a change in travel dates, the length of your stay, the size of your party, or something like that? Well, changes are subject to availability. And if there’s any increase in price due to the change, you’ll be responsible for paying that. Plus, there are some change fees that may be assessed. If a change to the reservation is made 30 days or less before your arrival, it’ll be subject to a change fee of $50 per package (plus any change fees charged by third-party hotels or other suppliers). Dining Reservations What about dining reservations — you can’t forget to cancel those! Disney used to require guests to cancel dining reservations the day before the reservation, but that has since been updated. Reservations now simply must be canceled at least 2 hours before the reservation time to avoid cancelation fees. Lots of goodies here If you cancel within 2 hours of the reservation you’ll generally be charged a fee of $10 per person, though that can vary. Note that different restaurants can have different cancelation policies, so while this is the general rule, be sure to check and see exactly what the cancelation policy is for the restaurant you’ll be visiting. You’ll see this noted at the time of booking, or you can call (407) 824-1391 for more help. Other Reservations When thinking about canceling your trip, don’t forget about other reservations too like tickets for special events, tours, or other “Enchanting Extras” you may have booked. These can each have unique cancelation policies, so be sure to check each one for details. Archery Don’t want to deal with the stress and hassle of these complications on your own? You don’t have to! If you book your Disney World trip with Small World Vacations, their fantastic staff will be able to help you plan the trip of your dreams AND help you when any complications arise. Plus, their services are totally free, so you won’t have to pay anything extra. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You might have needed to purchase a lot of presents a few weeks/days ago ahead of Christmas and Hanukkah, but if you’re looking to get some cool items and save some money — right NOW is the time to do some shopping! Disney merchandise We know, we know — your wallet might already be hurting. But if you’ve had your eye on something specific, now is the time to check and see if it’s on sale. Right after/around big holidays, some great items can be discounted, which could help you score amazing collectibles for a much cheaper price! And that’s exactly what we’re seeing happen now. Minnie Ears, Crocs, and MORE Right now, the Twice Upon a Year sale is going on over on shopDisney. That means you could score some HUGE savings (up to 50% off!) on all kinds of popular Disney items. Quite a few Minnie Ears are discounted as part of the sale, including these Ratatouille Loungefly Ears. Remy Ears Normally you’d have to shell out $44.99 for them, but they can be all yours right now for $24.98. Get the Ratatouille ears here! Holiday ears and more are also on sale, so check them ALL out and see which ones you want to bring home! And remember this sale is on more than just ears. You can save on toys, Crocs, spirit jerseys, mugs, part of the Disney x Vans collection, and so much more. Crocs! But the sale will only be going on for a limited time, so don’t miss out. Click here to see the over 700 items on sale on shopDisney right now! BaubleBar If you’re all about jewelry, it’s time to rush over to the BaubleBar website. Right now, they’re having a sale on a variety of jewelry items, including Disney ones! For example, you can pick up a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse jewelry gift set for $40 right now. The set is normally $78, so that’s a big savings. ©BaubleBar It comes with one Mickey earrings and necklace set, and a Minnie earrings and necklace set. This could be something great to share with a best friend, kiddo, family member, or friend. Get the jewelry set here! And there’s more where that came from. Holiday Disney jewelry, a Frozen earring set, and more are on sale on the BaubleBar site, so act fast to snatch these up! Shop ALL the BaubleBar jewelry that’s on sale here! Loungefly! Love a good Loungefly bag? You’re not alone! We’ve seen SO many Loungefly bags released over the years, but do you know what’s even better than a Loungefly bag? A Loungefly bag that’s on SALE. Head over to BoxLunch’s website right now to save BIG on a ton of Loungefly bags. Take this Pocahontas bag for example. It’s normally $73.99, but you can save right now and get it for $36.99. ©BoxLunch C’mon folks, that’s some serious savings! How can you resist it?! Get the Pocahontas Loungefly here! And that’s not the only one! There is a Cinderella Loungefly Crossbody Bag, a Peter Pan Loungefly backpack, and much more on sale. Click here to check out ALL the Loungefly Bags and more that you can get on sale now! Stitch Pajamas and More! Yes, you might think of buying special pajamas around Christmas time so you can match with the whole family, but the truth is you’ll need pajamas all year long, right? So why not grab some now while they’re on sale! You could save them for next year or just wear them right away. On Hot Topic right now, Stitch fans will be thrilled to see that the Stitch Lounge Set is on sale! ©Hot Topic It comes in a variety of sizes, including plus sizes, and it’s covered in a fun Stitch pattern. Some sizes have already started to sell out, so grab yours fast. The lounge set is usually $48.99, but it is on sale now for $29.39 ($26.99 for the plus sizes). Get the Stitch Lounge Set here! And, again, there’s more where that came from! Hot Topic is hosting its Semi-Annual Clearance Sale right now, where they’ve got up to 60% OFF lots of things on clearance, and that includes Disney items! There’s even a Mickey Mouse Christmas Sweater that is 70% OFF. ©Hot Topic Don’t miss your chance to grab these items on sale. Click here to shop the entire Disney sale on Hot Topic! Rock-Bottom Prices on Collectibles! Over on Entertainment Earth, they’re having an After-Christmas Sale that could save you big on all kinds of unique collectibles! If you absolutely love pieces from Romero Britto, you cannot miss this Minnie Mouse Statue! ©Entertainment Earth It’s normally $109.99, but has been discounted to $53.99! WOWZA. That’s a great way to get a unique item for yourself or a Disney collector without spending a fortune. Grab the Minnie Romero Britto piece here And don’t forget to shop the rest of the Entertainment Earth sale, where you can get Pop! figures, backpacks, dolls, and other statues at a great discount. Shop the entire sale (with rock-bottom prices) here! WHEW. That’s a lot of discounts & deals to take advantage of. Just remember that these sales don’t last forever. So if you want to grab gifts for upcoming birthdays, save some gifts for next Christmas (it’s never too early), or just treat yourself to something nice for less, act FAST! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? Magical Lands Sweatshirt It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these items will you be picking up? Tell us in the comments! The post Big Sale Alert! Get a TON of Discounted Disney Items Online Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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

We’re just a few days away from the end of the year, and we’re ready to kick off 2023! 2023 Mickey Ears With the remaining days we have left until next year in Disney World, we’re watching the crowds (it’s a popular time to visit!), looking out for new merchandise, and of course, scouring the parks for some limited-time treats. And now, Disney World has announced ALL the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day eats and drinks that will be available! Available at Various Resorts Celebration Charcuterie & Cheese featuring cured meats, duck confit, aged cheeses, savory cookies, and accompaniments (Available December 31st and January 1st) Available at the following: World Premiere at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Intermission at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort End Zone at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort ©Disney Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available Dec. 31 only) 2023 Celebration Mickey Piñata: Chocolate Mickey Piñata filled with white chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge cake, and fresh strawberries (New) ©Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jiko – The Cooking Place (Available Dec. 24 through 31) Holiday Feast: Bone-in ribeye, preserved lemon, and almond haricot verts with herb-roasted potatoes, roasted radicchio, and tart cherry wine reduction Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available Dec. 31 only; mobile order available) Pomegranate Trifle Salute: Trifle layered with pastry cream, yellow cake, pomegranate prosecco sauce, gold confetti, and shimmering pomegranate boba (New) ©Disney Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace (Available Dec. 30 through Jan. 1; mobile order available) Strawberries and Champagne Tart: Champagne panna cotta, crisp pearls, and strawberry mousse with strawberry gelee topped with strawberry whipped cream, white chocolate décor, and strawberries (New) Disney’s BoardWalk BoardWalk Deli (Available Dec. 27 through Jan. 1) Mickey Brownie: Brownie with ganache, sparkly sprinkles, and chocolate décor (New) (it looks like this will be a seasonal variation of the brownie we’ve had here before) ©Disney Trattoria al Forno (Available Dec. 31 only) Steak al Forno: Yukon potatoes, cipollini agrodolce, and chianti reduction Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available Dec. 31 through Jan. 1; mobile order available) Millionaire Shortbread Bar: Shortbread cookie topped with caramel, chocolate ganache, toffee pieces, and salty pretzels (New) ©Disney Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Dahlia Lounge (Available Dec. 27 through Jan. 1) Moondust: Freixenet Blanc de Blancs Cava, lemonade, house-made cherry berry simple syrup, and gold ‘moon’ luster dust (New) Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood Filet of Beef & Pil-Pil Prawns with Manchego-potato purée, forest mushrooms, and Rioja wine-fig jam (New) (Available Dec. 31 only) Clock Strikes 12: Chocolate hazelnut mousse with orange sauce and champagne foam (New) (Available Dec. 31 only) Moondust: Freixenet Blanc de Blancs Cava, lemonade, house-made cherry berry simple syrup, and gold ‘moon’ luster dust (New) (Available Dec. 27 through Jan. 1) ©Disney Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Cítricos (Available Dec. 31 only) New Year’s Eve Enhancements: Siberian Sturgeon Caviar, Royal Osetra Caviar, house-made fettuccine with truffle butter, sunchoke purée, and choice of white alba or black Perigord truffles (New) New York Strip of American Waygu: Potato confit, root spinach, wild mushroom, and trio of steak sauces (New) Midnight Marquise: Chocolate torte, raspberry, and champagne sabayon (New) Disney’s Polynesian Village Pineapple Lanai (Available Dec. 30 through Jan. 1) New Year’s Float: DOLE Whip Float with passionfruit, orange, and guava juice topped with a 2023 white chocolate medallion, popping candy, boba balls, and a cocktail umbrella (New) (this is similar to the 2022 version we saw before) ©Disney Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available Dec. 31 through Jan. 1; mobile order available) Millionaire Shortbread Bar: Shortbread cookie topped with caramel, chocolate ganache, toffee pieces, and salty pretzels (New) Scat Cat’s Club – Café (Available Dec. 31 through Jan. 1) Champagne Beignet: Classic Mickey beignet topped with a champagne glaze and starry quins (New) ©Disney Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Riverside Mill Food Court (Available Dec. 31 through Jan. 1; mobile order available) Millionaire Shortbread Bar: Shortbread cookie topped with caramel, chocolate ganache, toffee pieces, and salty pretzels (New) Disney’s Riviera Resort Topolino’s Terrace (Available Dec. 31 through Jan. 1) Coffee-rubbed Venison: Butternut squash, cherry jus, Honeycrisp hash, pickled mustard, and kale (New) Opera Cake: Almond joconde, mocha Italian buttercream, dark chocolate ganache, and Morello cherry (New) ©Disney Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Turf Club Bar and Grill (Available Dec. 31 only) New Year’s Eve Dinner with Hoppin’ John, collard greens, truffle macaroni & cheese, and house-made cornbread (New) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork (Available Dec. 30 through Jan. 1; mobile order available) Bear-y Happy New Year!: Strawberry mousse, champagne gel, vanilla cake, mirror glaze, and chocolate décor (New) Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Dec. 30 through Jan. 1; mobile order available) Strawberries and Champagne Tart: Champagne panna cotta, crisp pearls, and strawberry mousse with strawberry gelee topped with strawberry whipped cream, white chocolate décor, and strawberries (New) ©Disney Yachtsman Steakhouse (Available Dec. 31 only) Midnight Kiss: Chocolate mousse, strawberry curd, and chocolate cookie with a strawberry sauce (New) Available at Various Lounges through Resorts (Available Dec. 28 through Jan. 1) After Midnight: Licor 43 Spanish Liqueur, chocolate liqueur, and espresso dusted with cocoa powder (New) ©Disney If you’re heading to Disney World soon, be sure to check out these snacks before they disappear! For more snacks to add to your must-get list, click here for our picks of the non-negotiable Disney World snacks. Stay tuned for more Disney news! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these snacks are you interested in trying? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL LIST of NEW Treats Announced for Disney World! 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. Christmas and Hanukkah are over, but that doesn’t mean the shopping stops! There are tons of after-holiday sales to take advantage of. Nothing beats a good deal! Maybe there was something you couldn’t get in time, or you got some gift cards as a present and are ready to use them! Amazon is currently having a New Year’s sale on tons of products, including plenty of Disney items! We pulled some favorites to share with you so you can snag some awesome finds for the new year. While it’s still cold outside you might want to get some new shoes for your kids that will keep their toes toasty warm. These lined Crocs are just the thing for this weather! Crocs Kids’ Classic Lined Disney Clog The Crocs Kids’ Classic Lined Disney Clog lets them wear their favorite comfortable shoes while staying warm. This pair is Minnie Mouse-themed, with her classic polka dots and bow on the front! This pair is on sale for $35.16 instead of the original price of $54.99. Click here to buy the Crocs Kids’ Classic Lined Disney Clog! Doorables are so fun to collect but it can quickly add up each time you buy a new set. That’s why it’s always great to find a set on sale! This Disney Doorables Snow White Collection Peek is also different from other sets because you are guaranteed to get these characters. Disney Doorables Snow White Collection Peek Each set contains 8 figures that are completely exclusive. Of course it contains Snow White along with the famous 7 dwarfs! Get this set while it’s on sale for $9.99, almost half off the original price of $16.99. Click here to buy the Disney Doorables Snow White Collection Peek! We are totally in love with this Mickey Mouse Beanie. It has two massive pompoms on the top that look like Mickey’s ears, giving you the chance to have a fun Disney look even when bundled up for the snow. Mickey Mouse Beanie These knitted hats are thick, stretchy, and will keep your ears nice and warm. Originally $13.99, this hat is on sale for $11.99 in the gray color. Check each other color for their prices! Click here to buy this Mickey Mouse Beanie! Haven’t been to the parks in a while but craving some of your favorite Disney foods? You can easily recreate your favorite dishes and snacks at home with the The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook! The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook: From Delicious Dole Whip to Tasty Mickey Pretzels, 100 Magical Disney-Inspired Recipes Inside are 100 recipes that will teach you how to cook classic Disney foods like Dole Whip, churros, and Mickey pretzels. Reviewers say the recipes really do taste like the food they love from Disney! This book is normally $21.99, but right now you can get a copy for $11.99. Click here to buy The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook: From Delicious Dole Whip to Tasty Mickey Pretzels, 100 Magical Disney-Inspired Recipes! If you have a trip planned for 2023, you need this Mickey Vacation Countdown Calendar. For 14 days leading up to your vacation, your family gets to uncover many prizes that come together to create a fun playset. Mickey Vacation Countdown It works similar to an advent calendar, with each day having a window with a prize behind it. Inside are character figures, scenes, and stickers that would make for an excellent toy set to keep kids busy while traveling. This countdown calendar is available only on Amazon for $11.99, marked down from $21.99. Click here to buy this Mickey Vacation Countdown Calendar! If you’re like us you probably have a ton of Disney t-shirts. These are great for summer and vacations to the parks, but what about during the winter? Amazon Essentials Women’s Disney Fleece Crew Sweatshirt This sweatshirt from Amazon Essentials is made of soft fleece and features Mickey along with his classic saying “Oh Boy!” Grab this sweatshirt for $22.50 instead of its original price of $24.90. Click here to buy the Amazon Essentials Women’s Disney Fleece Crew Sweatshirt! These items are just the tip of the iceberg! Check out some more Disney deals on Amazon here. If you aren’t already signed up for Prime, click the banner below to get a whole month for free! While you’re shopping, check out all of the 50th merchandise available online right now, and get your faves before they’re gone! 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. 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Let’s be honest — holiday traveling is not for the faint of heart! Orlando International Airport With crowds at the airports, heavy traffic on the roads, and unpredictable weather conditions, there are a lot of things to consider before packing up and heading out this time of year. For some people, traveling is the only way that they can see their families during the holidays, and that holly jolly vacation may have just turned into a transportation nightmare. Thousands of flights have been canceled since Wednesday, December 21st, but Southwest Airlines may perhaps be the biggest problem at the airports currently. On December 26th, the airline canceled a staggering 67% of its flights, but as of December 27th, it seems Southwest has canceled all flights departing from Los Angeles area airports until December 31st. ©Reuters According to KLTA News in Los Angeles, all departures out of LAX, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Ontario International Airport and the John Wayne Airport are listed as “unavailable” until New Year’s Eve. Similar issues were reported at the San Diego International Airport as well. Due to the cancelations, rental cars are being snatched up quickly and prices for remaining vehicles are surging. Southwest Airlines On Monday afternoon, the United States Department of Transportation said it would be investigating the rate of cancelations and delays from Southwest to see if the airline is “complying with its customer service plan.” We’ll be interested to see the results of that study and hopefully learn more about the root cause of all these cancelations. Southwest Plane A similar announcement was made at the Orlando International Airport as well, according to theme park reporter Scott Gustin. Southwest Airlines customers who have had canceled flights are being told that they won’t be rebooked until December 31st “at the earliest.” We’ll keep you updated with more information as its released, including any updates or cancelations from other airlines this holiday season, so stay tuned to DFB. If you’re planning some holiday travel, it might be best to get a backup plan just in case. Click Here to See Our Team’s Best Air Travel Tips! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Do you have a flight scheduled for the next few days? Tell us in the comments! The post Why Your Southwest Airlines Flight Might Be CANCELED Until December 31st first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Things are constantly CHANGING in Disney World. Disney’s Grand Floridian New restaurants are opening up, hotel pool areas are closing for refurbishment, new structures are being built, and much more. Over at Disney World’s hotels, we’ve seen a number of new things hit the shelves and other updates in terms of parking and construction. Want to make sure you’re up-to-date on the latest? Here’s what you need to know. Let’s go through all of the latest updates from Disney World’s resort hotels. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Merchandise Updates M. Mouse Mercantile At M. Mouse Mercantile we spotted a Disney Princess Woven Crossbody Bag that used to be available on shopDisney but has seemingly been removed from the website. Purse The bag is priced at $29.99. Sandy Cove Gifts and Sundries Looking for a stationery kit? You’ll find a Princess and the Frog-themed one here for $24.99. Stationery Kit We also spotted a 2023 pen here for $9.99. 2023 Pen Ring in the new year with…some writing! Who knows? Maybe this pen will help you acquire ALL the Disney autographs you’ve got on your bucket list! Construction Updates In terms of construction, the Conch Key building is undergoing some substantial updates. Construction There are lots of structures in place all around the outside of the hotel as refurbishments take place. Construction The Grand Floridian is in a bit of a state of transition at the moment. Citricos reopened with a Mary Poppins Returns theme, some rooms got an update and new Disney Vacation Club rooms debuted, Narcoossee’s is closed for refurbishment, and the lobby is set to be updated too. We look forward to seeing the finished product of all this work! General Updates During one trip to the Grand Floridian, we were informed that guests were not allowed to park at the hotel unless they had a hotel reservation there or had a dining reservation at the hotel. That was largely due to the popularity of the hotel’s Gingerbread House and about 400 guests that were set to visit the hotel for weddings. Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House Keep in mind that parking restrictions can be more strictly enforced at Disney World hotels around the busy holiday season. Be sure to check and see what the situation is like when you visit. Click here to see more about the parking restrictions being enforced at the hotels Disney’s Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates Fantasia Marketplace At Fantasia Marketplace, we spotted a Q9-0 Star Wars figure for $24.99… From The Mandalorian …a Tech Star Wars action figure for $24.99… Tech …a Bo-Katan action figure for $24.99… Bo-Katan …a Spider-Man Venom pin for $17.99… Spider-Man Pin …and another Spider-Man pin for $17.99. Spider-Man Fans Can Grab This! Bayview Gifts Here, we spotted a Disney World chain necklace for $29.99… Necklace …Castle and snacks charm necklace for $24.99… Snack Charms! …a Disney World charm bracelet for $24.99… Would You Buy This Bracelet? …princess earrings for $24.99… Different Charms to Represent Different Princesses …and castle earrings for $19.99. Earrings General Updates In terms of general updates, we noticed that there were a LOT of people in the hotel over by the Gingerbread Castle display. Gingerbread Castle in Disney’s Contemporary Resort But the restaurants weren’t all that packed! Contempo Cafe Lunchtime is often a good time to visit Disney World’s hotels to take advantage of lower crowds since many guests will be in the park at that time. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Construction Updates Over at the Polynesian, construction continues on the Disney Vacation Club villas being built at the hotel. Construction The land has been cleared and we could see that some equipment was in place to continue the construction. Things Are Moving Along The expansion is expected to open in 2024, and the new villas will be inspired by early concepts for the hotel. Click here to learn more about the expansion’s original announcement General Updates In terms of crowd levels, it was very busy near Kona Island… Pretty Busy …and Tambu Lounge. Lots of People Over Here This hotel has MANY great spots to eat though, so you could opt to explore other restaurants within the hotel — like Capt. Cook’s — if other places are too busy. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Merchandise Updates The Artist’s Palette If you’re looking for more merchandise, head over to The Artist’s Palette. Here, we found a DVC mug for $24.99… Mug …DVC luggage tag for $14.99… Luggage Tag …DVC card set for $14.99… Card Set …the Saratoga Springs holiday pin for $19.99… Happy Holidays …an Anastasia mug for $19.99… Dimitri Is on the Mug! …the Saratoga Springs DVC hoodie for $44.99… Hoodie …a photo frame for $29.99… Frame …a Saratoga Springs pin themed to Tangled for $19.99… Pin …a Saratoga Springs hat for $29.99… Hat …and a Saratoga Springs brown shirt for $29.99. Feeling Good! This really is a great spot to stock up on all that DVC and hotel-specific merch! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Merchandise Updates Conch Flats General Store Looking for even MORE DVC and hotel-themed goodies? We’ve got the place for you! Stop by Conch Flats General Store to pick up an Old Key West holiday pin for $19.99… Holiday Pin …Old Key West hat for $29.99… Relax! …Old Key West Hoodie for $44.99… Hoodie …Old Key West brown shirt for $29.99… Would You Buy This Shirt? …a Tommy Bahama Old Key West zip-up jacket for $125… Tommy Bahama …and an Old Key West ornament for $22.99. Ornament There’s plenty of shopping to be done here! Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter Merchandise Updates Jackson Square Gifts & Desires And finally, over at Port Orleans Resort French Quarter we found a Tommy Bahama Port Orleans Resort French Quarter zip-up jacket for $125… Nice But Pricey! …along with a Tommy Bahama Port Orleans Resort French Quarter polo for $110. Polo Shirt And that’s a general overview of the updates we’ve spotted in Disney World’s hotels lately, along with a very recent update at Disney’s BoardWalk with the addition of a sign for the NEW Carousel Coffee spot that’ll be opening there soon! 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If you’re planning to travel today or within the next few days, there are some critical updates you need to know about. Airplanes An arctic blast has been making its way across the United States, bringing low temperatures to Florida and lots of snow and severe weather to other parts of the U.S. The weather, coupled with lingering staffing issues and potentially other problems, led to the delay and cancelation of many flights ahead of the holiday weekend, throughout the weekend, and into Monday. And one airline, in particular, is struggling to recover. According to CNBC, airlines have canceled more than 17,000 U.S. flights since Wednesday. While many airlines have started to recover from the severe weather-related issues, Southwest Airlines is still struggling and is leaving many stranded after the holidays. ©Reuters In fact, according to data from FlightAware, Southwest canceled a staggering 67% of their flights today alone. In terms of total cancelations for all airlines, over 3,000 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. were canceled today, while over 6,000 were delayed. ©FlightAware So what is impacting these flights? Well, weather, as we mentioned before, is one of the major factors. Ice, snow, and high winds complicated air travel around the country. That slowed down the flight crews. In some places, temperatures were so low that equipment was impacted — pilots even encountered frozen locks when trying to re-enter jet bridges. But as other airlines started to recover on Monday, Southwest’s problems continued. Compare Southwest to Delta and you can see a big difference. On Monday, Delta only canceled around 9% of its flights. Though it did have more delays at 22% compared to Southwest’s 18%. Now, that’s not to say other airlines haven’t experienced issues. While some flights have taken off and arrived on time, lost luggage has become a problem for some travelers. But Southwest’s cancelations have completely outnumbered other airlines (at least as it relates to Monday cancelations). Southwest What’s going on at Southwest specifically? According to CNBC, some of those cancelations are proactive. The airline is canceling some in an effort to “stabilize its operation,” per COO Andrew Watterson. But the issues won’t be fixed immediately. Southwest’s CEO Bob Jordan shared that it could take a few more days to get the airline’s operation fixed. According to Jordan, part of the problem is that they’re suffering from a “lack of tools.” He said, “We’ve talked an awful lot about modernizing the operation, and the need to do that. And Crew Scheduling is one of the places that we need to invest in. We need to be able to produce solutions faster.” Will You Be Traveling Soon? WESH 2 News reports that Southwest Airlines also shared that it was “experiencing disruptions across [its] network as a result of (the winter storm’s) lingering effects on the totality of [its] operation.” Aviation expert Steve Cosgrove told WFAA 8 ABC that Southwest tends to run a tight schedule, which also makes delays (even small ones) a bigger issue. Plus, there is a lingering shortage of pilots and staff, coupled with limitations on how long pilots can fly before they are “timed out.” One of our own DFB team members was witness to certain issues with Southwest. While they were at the Houston airport, many Southwest flights were canceled. Southwest Airlines If your flight (Southwest or otherwise) ends up canceled or delayed, be sure to visit the U.S. Department of Transportation’s airline customer service dashboard. This dashboard shows what commitments airlines have made when there are controllable cancelations or delays. By reviewing this, you’ll know what compensation you’re entitled to. ©Department of Transportation Keep an eye out for updates on the airline’s dedicated app and see if you can rebook faster/easier through that. If you are wondering what to do if your flight to Disney World is canceled specifically as it relates to Disney World policies, click here. If you can, try to only pack carry-on items so you can rebook with ease and not worry about luggage. And consider placing an AirTag in your suitcases so you can track them. We’ll continue to look for more updates. Stay safe out there and stay tuned for more updates. 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Various unions that represent Disney World Cast Members have been negotiating with Disney about wages and benefits. Cast Members at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Back in November, we shared that some labor unions held a rally over employee pay. Disney later released a statement on the Cast Member pay negotiations. Now, we finally have an update as to what’s going on. As a brief recap, the contracts for many Disney unionized employees expired on October 1st. Thus, they have been in negotiations with Disney about updated contracts and they raised concerns about wage increases, health care, and more. Unions have been pushing for Disney to increase the minimum wage to $18 per hour, and increase the pay of those who make closer to that by $3 to keep up with inflation. We love Disney Cast Members! Disney released a statement about the union requests saying, “We have presented a strong and meaningful offer that far outpaces Florida minimum wage by at least $5 an hour and immediately takes starting wages for certain roles including bus drivers, housekeepers and culinary up to a minimum of $20 an hour while providing a path to $20 for all other full-time, non-tipped STCU roles during the contract term.” But some employees have indicated that the changes would not take place soon enough, as high housing costs and inflation is impacting them now. Cast Members Now, UNITE HERE Local 737, a union that represents employees that work for Disney World Food & Beverage and Housekeeping, as well as other employees within the Orlando area, has shared an update on the contract negotiations. According to their update via Facebook, they are continuing to “push for raises that help Orlando hospitality workers survive the devastating inflation we have experienced.” They also discussed how they released a report earlier in 2022 that called for a minimum wage of $18. Cast Members According to Local 737, they’ve signed contract extension agreements with Disney that “include raises retroactive to the date the contracts expired.” Local 737 shared that, “At Disney, all 6 Unions return to the bargaining table on January 9 and 10 at the Wyndham at 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee. Members are welcome to attend.” They explained that they have already asked Disney to present them with their “best offer” in January, and as soon as they have a contract offer they will share those details with Local 737 members. Minnie with some Cast Members! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. In the meantime, click here to see why some say “time is ticking” on Bob Iger, or click here to see why others say Bob Iger’s mistakes would have killed any other CEO. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see some perks announced for Cast Members in 2022 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. The post Labor Union Will Keep Pushing for Raises to Help Disney Cast Members Survive “Devastating Inflation” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re heading to Disney World during these next few days, pack your patience pants. In fact, pack all the patience pants you own — you’re gonna need ’em! Hollywood Studios The crowds at Disney World have been weird during the holiday season, with some spots incredibly crowded while others were a little emptier. In terms of wait times, you can find some seriously LONG waits as folks pile into the parks to enjoy the last bit of 2022. Even rides you’d NEVER expect to be super busy might surprise you. But today, well…some of those wait times were really making us cringe. When we checked the My Disney Experience app at around 1:55PM, we noticed that several rides had wait times BEYOND 100 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Toy Story Mania! were right at 100 minutes, while rides like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Frozen Ever After, Kilimanjaro Safaris… ©Disney …Na’vi River Journey, Slinky Dog Dash, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure… ©Disney …Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Avatar Flight of Passage had waits well over 100 minutes. Flight of Passage had the longest wait at the time at 220 minutes (that’s OVER 3 hours). That’s around 10 rides ALL with waits of over 100 minutes! ©Disney Minutes later, the list updated and 11 rides had wait times in excess of 100 minutes. In other words, get ready to WAIT if you’re going to Disney World soon! But, keep in mind these are the wait times for some of the most popular rides. Other attractions had much shorter waits when we checked. At around 2PM, the wait for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was 15 minutes, the wait for Living with the Land was 25 minutes, and the wait for Jingle Cruise was 35 minutes. Jingle Cruise Want to avoid the long lines? There are a few things you can do: Consider using Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes to skip the lines — just keep in mind that they’ll cost you a pretty penny during in-demand times Wake up early to rope drop the parks or use Early Theme Park Entry (a perk for Disney World hotel guests) to get into the parks when fewer guests are there Stay late or use Extended Evening Hours (a perk for those staying at Deluxe Disney World Hotels or Deluxe villas) to spend time in the parks late at night when many folks have already left for the day For more tips on using Genie+, check out our video below! And stay tuned for all the latest Disney news.  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 What’s the longest you’d be willing to wait for a ride in Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post 10 Rides Have Wait Times OVER 100 Minutes in Disney World Today 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Of all the resorts on Disney World property, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground might be the least visited — at least by guests who aren’t staying there. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground It isn’t necessarily an easy location to get to if you’re staying somewhere else, but if you’re on a budget and like camping, it might be EXACTLY the Disney World accommodations you’re looking for. However, if you’re looking for something a little more bougie, you can always get a cabin onsite where you can “rough it” with all the amenities you might enjoy at a hotel. But what about food at this resort? Well, let’s take a look at what’s available. Just because Fort Wilderness is mostly campgrounds doesn’t mean there aren’t some stellar places to eat. In fact, a couple of the sit-down restaurants are fan-favorite destinations even for guests who don’t normally stay here! There are quick service spots, some table service dining, and a few bars that you’ll need to know about. Let’s dive in. Chuck Wagon The Chuck Wagon is a food truck that you’ll find on the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. It’s usually only open in the evenings, from 5:30PM to 9:30PM, but check the times on the My Disney Experience app when you’re there. The Chuck Wagon! You’ll find some standard counter service food here, but there are also a few more exciting eats, like the Macaroni & Cheese Burger, which is topped with fried mac & cheese, bacon, and smoked gouda. The Menu! A few snacks are on the menu as well, like Mickey pretzels with cheese, jalapeño poppers, onion rings, and fried mac & cheese. And the BEST part? You can get CORN DOG NUGGETS here! This is one of the only places in Disney World outside of Magic Kingdom to find these amazing nuggets of perfection. Corn Dog Nuggets! This spot is also where you can pick up S’mores Kits for the Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long. Learn more about the Chuck Wagon here. Crockett’s Tavern Located near Pioneer Hall, Crockett’s Tavern is a wagon-wheel nostalgic full-service bar, offering adult beverages along with eats like nachos and wings. This spot also serves up a selection of specialty Moonshine cocktails. Crockett’s Tavern It shares space with Trail’s End restaurant and Davy Crockett’s Wilderness Arcade. Indoor seating is available, as well as relaxing rocking chairs located on the porch. Within walking distance to the Fort Wilderness Marina and Settlement bus stop, Crockett’s Tavern is easily accessible by boat or bus. Crockett’s Tavern Inside, you can feel like you’re having a drink with a campsite feel. Grab a Moonshine cocktail — our favorite is the Gullywhumper, made with Ole Smoky White Lightnin’, Bols Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Juice, and Cranberry Juice. Enjoy some (legal) ‘shine with a specialty cocktail at Crockett’s Tavern. There’s also some wine, bear, and non-alcoholic libations on the menu. To eat, try loaded nachos, jalapeño Poppers, chicken wings, or fried green tomateos. Here’s a full food review of Crockett’s Tavern! Meadow Snack Bar If you’re at the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and find yourself needing a snack or something to drink, you’ll find Meadow Snack Bar nearby to satisfy your cravings. Meadow Snack Bar You’ll find hot dogs, loaded chips, pizza, BBQ sandwiches, and the like here, as well as some treats like Mickey ice cream bars and chocolate cake. There are assorted alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including some fun specialty drinks here, too, like the Moonshine Daiquiri and the Ole Smoky Blackberry Colada Moonshine. Meadow Swimmin’ Pool In general, this is a good spot to grab a quick snack if you’re nearby, but it’s not really a destination eatery. Read a review of Meadow Snack Bar here. P & J’s Southern Takeout You’ll find P & J’s Southern Takeout in the same building as Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern. As the name suggests, this is a takeout spot where you can grab quick breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. P & J’s Southern Takeout Breakfast includes standard takeout items, but you can grab some Biscuits and Gravy here, too! Mickey waffles, croissant sandwiches, and a plant-based platter are on the menu as well. There’s also a bakery with various pastries and treats, including a Chocolate Turtle Brownie . Need your caffeine fix for the day? Find hot and iced coffee here as well. Turtle Brownie Lunch and dinner feature barbecued ribs with all the fixins, fried chicken, pizza, salads, and more. The bakery is open for lunch and dinner, so you can still get treats like specialty cupcakes, brownies, and cookies. Coffee, soda, beer, and wine are on the beverages menu. Fried Chicken meal You’ll also find a lot of seasonal snacks here. Note that there are a few tables with umbrellas just outside if you want to sit there to eat instead of taking your meals to go. Read a review of a brownie we had here! Trail’s End Restaurant Looking for a down-home meal that’s sure to fill you up? Head on over to Trail’s End, which serves up family-style skillets for breakfast and dinner. The Breakfast Skillet here has Pecan-smoked Brisket and Eggs, Mickey-shaped Waffles, Bacon and Sausage, and Cheesy Potato Casserole served with Table Syrup. It’s also ALL YOU CAN EAT and it’s just $20! Also, the breakfast pastry basket has Strawberry-Honey Butter which is DELICIOUS. The Breakfast Skillet! Dinner features cozy fare like Cornbread and the Smokehouse Skillet, which has Pecan-smoked Brisket, Smoked Chicken, Pulled Pork, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Buttered Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Barbecue and Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce. Yep, it’s a meat-eaters DREAM! Trails End Finally, if you want to eat a REALLY over-the-top dessert, order the Covered Wagon Sundae. This is a shareable “Wagon Load” of Ice Cream, Toppings, Brownies, Cookies, and Chocolate-covered Bacon. Covered Wagon Sundae This is a sit-down meal, so you’ll need reservations to dine here. Read a dinner review of Trail’s End Restaurant here. Hoop De Doo Musical Revue We saved the best for last because with the Hoop De Doo Musical Revue, you get dinner AND a show — and both are pretty awesome. The show takes place in a barn (that’s actually Pioneer Hall) complete with fun dancing, singing, and wacky antics. But here’s the thing — while you’re getting entertained, you’ll also be getting some of the best food at Fort Wilderness. Entertainment AND food You’ll get all-you-care-to-enjoy food that includes some fried chicken you’ll remember for the rest of your life (we are NOT joking), ribs, mashed potatoes, and more. This is one of those experiences worth making the trek out to Fort Wilderness for! We love that fried chicken! If you do want to visit the Hoop De Doo Musical Revue, be sure to make those advance dining reservations as soon as you can — you can make those 60 days before the first day of your Disney World trip. Come along with us as we check out some NEW menu items at Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. DFB Guide We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off. Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. 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 Fort Wilderness? 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When you pack for Disney, you probably remember to bring pajamas, your toothbrush, your Minnie ears, your MagicBand+, and other essentials. But did you pack…your gloves? Magic Kingdom Florida might be the Sunshine State, but sometimes it can get hit with really cold weather! A freeze warning and freeze watch were even put in place for some areas of Florida over the Christmas weekend. And while things are warming up, some cooler weather will continue for just a bit in Orlando (at least in terms of the lows). If you aren’t prepared for the cooler weather, you might arrive in Florida and be met with a rather unfortunate situation in the parks. As we strolled through Magic Kingdom on December 26th, we noticed some guests were hunting around the Emporium for some VERY important things — gloves and scarves! It seems the colder Florida weather caught some guests unawares and they were hoping to get a few items in the Disney gift shops to keep them warm. Gloves in Magic Kingdom in November While you can usually find a few of these items in the gift shops particularly around cooler months, it seems many of them had been snatched up. From what we saw, gloves and scarves appeared to be essentially sold OUT in The Emporium in Magic Kingdom on the 26th. They did have hats though! As we made our way through the park, we kept checking around. From what we saw, Main Street Cinema did have gloves, and Curtain Call had 2 pairs of gloves left (along with some hats). Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar had hats but no gloves. They Have Some! So let this serve as your official reminder to CLOSELY check the weather ahead of and during your Disney trip. Weather forecasts can change, so you’ll want to keep checking back as your trip approaches so you pack what you need. This is also a good time to remind you to pack the essentials with you, rather than waiting to buy them in the parks. Not only will items generally be pretty expensive in the parks, but they can also sell out, putting you in a tough spot! So cozy If you’ll be visiting Disney World during a cold spell, plan for your trip well in advance. You can pick up a ton of things online or at local stores so you don’t have to rely on a Disney gift shop having enough of what you need. On Amazon, you can get a fun Beanie Hat with pom poms on it (making it kind of look like Mickey’s ears!) for $17.99… ©Amazon …this winter neck warmer that has almost 5 stars and over 8,000 reviews for $15.99… ©Amazon …and these gloves with over 7,000 ratings and nearly 4.5 stars for $13.99. ©Amazon Or you can pick up some Disney-themed scarf, hat, and gloves sets — this one is $18.99. ©Amazon The key is to be prepared! The same goes for things like sunscreen, water bottles, sunglasses, etc. While you’ll generally find them in the parks, it’s typically cheaper to buy them elsewhere and you’ll guarantee that you have what you need, rather than leave it up to there being enough in stock. Keep in mind, this gloves/scarves situation is what we witnessed, but Disney could restock their items soon, so be sure to ask and see what the situation is like when you visit. And stay tuned for more Disney news! 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 What is one thing you always forget to bring to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The Unexpected Item That’s SELLING OUT in Disney World 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. Has your wallet recovered from all the holiday shopping yet? We hope so because BaubleBar has released a shiny new must-have and it’s Mickey-shaped! BaubleBar Jewelry BaubleBar is constantly blessing us with adorable, sparkly Disney jewelry, and now they’ve released a catchall that’ll make you feel totally glam! We admit this is quite the splurge at $198, but look at all of those pearls! BaubleBar’s Mickey-shaped catchall is sure to be an eye-catching addition to your Disney shelf. ©BaubleBar This piece features thousands of hand-set, mixed-sized pearls covering this beautiful Mickey-shaped container. It opens from the center and is a great little item that could hold some of your rings, necklaces, or other jewelry. The interior is gold-plated zinc, and could be the perfect backdrop to all of your jewelry. ©BaubleBar Again, this beauty will set you back $198, so it isn’t cheap. But it could be an incredibly unique display piece, a fun gift for a loved one, or a treat-yourself gift to buy with that Christmas money you just got! Click here to get this BaubleBar catchall! If you want to see more great items you can pick up right now, click here to read about some gifts that’ll arrive instantly, or click here to see our top list of gifts for Disney fans. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! So many shirts! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click here to see 7 QUIRKY gifts for the Disney fan who owns everything! 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 pay $198 for the BaubleBar item? Tell us in the comments! The post The Pearl-Covered Mickey Head That’ll Make You Whip Out Your Christmas Gift Card! 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. Can you believe that 2023 is only a week away? So Many Ears! We’ve already shared our 2023 ultimate guides to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, as well as a list of the best Disney hotels for the new year. But, if you’re looking for a Disney way to celebrate the new year without being in the parks, there are some new Minnie ears you can’t miss! The 2023 Minnie Mouse Ear Headband is online now for $34.99! 2023 Minnie Mouse Ear Headband These have the Disney castle… The Castle …and fireworks on the clear ears… Fireworks! …and blue confetti inside. 2023 Ears The large bow has white polka dots, and is fluffy enough to be seen for miles! The Bow We saw these at Disneyland and Disney World already, but now you can pick them up from the comfort of your couch! Grab the 2023 Minnie Mouse Ear Headband here! While you’re online, you can also grab the Groot Ear Headband for $34.99! We actually saw these in the parks back in November. Groot Ear Headband These brown ears have a textured look to them that makes them look like tree bark with vines on one ear and Groot on the other. A green leaf is tied in the middle as the bow, and it has the signature phrase “I am Groot” on it. The back If you’re a Guardians of the Galaxy fan, we have a feeling you might not be able to pass these up. Grab the Groot Ear Headband here! Want to get a look at ALL of the Minnie Ears you can get online? Click here! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest 2023 Disney news! Click here to see everything that will be CLOSED in Disney World in 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 Will you be celebrating 2023 with anything Disney-themed? Tell us in the comments! The post 2 NEW Pairs of Minnie Ears Dropped Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re flying through Orlando International Airport during what could be a busy time of the year, there’s a BIG problem you need to be aware of. Orlando International Airport You might already be prepared for flight delays and cancelations, lost luggage, or long security lines, but have you thought about the parking situation? If not, you need to! On December 26th (the day after Christmas), Orlando International Airport posted on Twitter indicating that the terminal garages were at FULL capacity this morning, with only minimal availability at the North Park Place Economy Lot. If you’ll be driving to the airport and were planning to park there, let this serve as a reminder to always check the airport parking lot availability BEFORE taking off in your car! If the lot you wanted to park in fills up and you’d rather not park in the other lots, that might be a good time to secure an Uber or other method of transportation to get to the airport. With New Year’s Eve coming up, and other holidays coming in 2023, don’t let this travel complication catch you off guard! Orlando International Airport For more of our posts that can help on your travels through MCO, click below: The Cheapest Time to Fly to Disney World in 2023 Where to Eat at the Orlando International Airport How to Make Your Next Orlando Airport Experience Less Stressful And stay tuned for more travel news! Click here for our post about the BEST Disney travel agents Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What problems have you encountered when flying this holiday season? Tell us in the comments. The post The Big PROBLEM You Could Face at Orlando International Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article