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We’ve got a confession to make… Disneyland Candy Cane …we’re not perfect here at DFB! We do our best to report all the latest news to you, keep up with all the construction updates, and try all the latest snacks, all while taking the best pictures possible of it all, but sometimes, things don’t go as planned. The perfect example? This year’s Disneyland Candy Cane. So there we were, ecstatic after finally buying the coveted Disneyland Candy Cane. Like many other guests, we waited in line for a LONG time — first a physical line, then a virtual queue. But finally, it was in our hands and we were taking the prettiest photos we could around the park. In front of the castle was a MUST But then…DISASTER STRUCK! Are you crying with us? WE DROPPED OUR CANDY CANE! When our reporter went to ask if it was possible to get a replacement, the answer was unfortunately no due to these candy canes being in limited supply. So we thought it was important to pass this important learning experience on to you all — keep a TIGHT hold of those candy canes! Before its demise However, there are many other items in Disney that CAN be replaced by kind cast members on certain occasions. For example, if your child drops a treat right after you’ve bought it, or if a toy you’ve bought is broken in some way, bring it back to a cast member and explain the situation — they may be able to give you a replacement! This is never guaranteed, however, so we suggest trying to avoid any potential mishaps in the first place. Sleeping Beauty Castle If you’re heading to get an iconic Disneyland Candy Cane, make sure you bring your patience — we waited in quite the long line, check it out here! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all our latest tips, tricks…and mishaps (when we choose to reveal them )! Click here to see 10 BIZARRE Disney World fails! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s YOUR biggest Disney fail? Tell us in the comments! The post Don't Do THIS to Your Disneyland Candy Cane! 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. Working on decorating your home for the holidays? Christmastime is HERE Disney has some new holiday kitchen items you can grab, as well as other decorations you can place around your home to make it really feel like a Disney-fied holiday season. Sometimes, we see holiday decor items go on sale during this time of year, which is why you’ll want to grab these Disney ornaments NOW! Right now, you can get multiple Disney ornaments for sale on Amazon! You can save 50% on the Lenox Disney Castle Ornament and spend $29.99 instead of the usual $60. ©Amazon This stainless steel castle has gold accents and chain for hanging, as well as the year at the bottom to always remind you when this joined your collection! Buy the Disney Castle Ornament here! You can also grab the Hallmark Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Ornaments for only $8.96. ©Amazon This set comes with BOTH ornaments, which are made of plastic, so if your Star Wars-loving kiddo drops them, nothing will break. Grab the Hallmark Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Ornaments here! Or you can snag the Hallmark Ariel Bouncing Buddy Christmas Ornament for $9.08! ©Amazon This plastic Ariel has a bobblehead feature that kids will love. It comes with a hangar attachment so it’s ready to go right on your tree! Buy the Hallmark Ariel Bouncing Buddy Christmas Ornament here! We also spotted the Mickey Mouse Wooden Hanging Ornaments in a pack of 30 on sale for $17.99! ©Amazon These ornaments are all shaped like Mickey Mouse and feature gingerbread, snowflake, and Santa decorations, among many more. Buy the Mickey Mouse Wooden Hanging Ornaments right here! Looking for more holiday decorations? They’re all over Disney World and Disneyland, so if you’re visiting this month, be sure to take in all the sights! And if you’re looking for the perfect holiday shirts to wear into the park, check out all our designs over at the DFB Store. DFB shirts! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Traveling this season? Here’s how you can drive with Santa! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How many Disney ornaments do you own? Tell us in the comments! The post Decorate Your Tree With These Disney Ornaments On SALE! 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. Who’s ready for some new ears? So many ears! We recently spotted some new Jungle Cruise ears online and two new pairs of Star Wars ears in Disney World. If you’ve still got some room in your ears collection for some adorable new ears inspired by some of our favorite woodland characters, you’ll want to grab these online ASAP! Bambi fans will love the new Bambi and Thumper Ear Headband on shopDisney for $29.99! New Bambi ears! This green fabric headband has decorated floral wreath ears that look like the forest floor. The red bow in the middle features Bambi and Thumper. The back looks ROUGH. The back of the ears is just a solid green color, with the red of the bow peeking through. These ears were $34.99 in the parks, but they’re $5 cheaper on shopDisney. Buy the Bambi and Thumper Ear Headband online here! Looking for more Bambi merchandise, or grabbing some for someone on your holiday list? You can also get the Bambi Pullover Sweater for $59.99! Bambi sweater This sweater features Bambi on the front and comes in 8 different sizes. Grab the Bambi Pullover Sweater here! Or you can buy the Thumper Mug for $22.99! Thumper mug This cute mug has versions of Thumper all over and is sure to make you laugh while you drink your morning coffee! Grab the Thumper Mug right here! Be sure to shop for those holiday gifts now, because you can save 25% on shopDisney merchandise for a limited time! We’ve got plenty of gift guides to help you with your shopping, so get to it, and stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Here is the BEST gift card to buy for every type of person in your life! 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. Who is your favorite character in Bambi? Tell us in the comments! The post Get Disney’s New Minnie Ears for CHEAPER Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to keep up with all the news in Disney World — but that’s where we come in! Disney Springs Christmas Tree We help keep you up-to-date on everything new in Disney World, including merchandise, food, and more, and now we’re back with some updates straight from Disney Springs! Disney Springs Food Updates If you’re looking for a festive drink in Disney Springs, look no further than Chicken Guy! The Frozen Peppermint Cocoa was a peppermint chocolate shake with chocolate syrup, topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candy pieces for $6.99. Frozen Peppermint Cocoa This drink was filling and VERY peppermint-heavy, which was a good thing! If you’re a fan of the peppermint and chocolate flavor combo, you would probably love this. It’s only around for a limited time, which means the sooner you can visit Disney Springs, the better. Read the review of the Frozen Peppermint Cocoa here! And there’s another peppermint treat out there! You can visit The Polite Pig to get the Frozen Peppermint Cookie, a holiday cocktail that’s basically a peppermint cookie in drinkable form. ©The Polite Pig It’s made with bourbon and bourbon cream, and it’s only available for a limited time, so don’t wait too long to grab it! Read more about the Frozen Peppermint Cookie here! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company At Joffrey’s Coffee, we spotted a CORKCICLE Prism Mug Set for $49.95. This set comes with two 12-ounce double-walled glass mugs. Corkcicle Prism Mug Set The double-walled design helps keep your drink warmer for longer! Corkcicle Prism Mug Set Each mug is also dishwasher-safe! Vera Bradley And the Mandalorian Collection arrived at Vera Bradley! This collection includes a variety of items featuring Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) and the Mandalorian, including backpacks, tote bags, wallets, coin purses, and more. The Mandalorian x Vera Bradley Collection While you’re in Disney Springs, don’t forget to check out the Christmas Tree Stroll, which includes 20 differently-themed Christmas trees, including a Guardians of the Galaxy Tree. Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Tree Keep following DFB for more Disney World news and updates! We found 5 NEW reasons to visit Disney Springs! 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 been to Disney Springs recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney Springs: A Baby Yoda Vera Bradley Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays are upon us, which means you’re probably doing a fair bit of shopping right now. Disney Springs Christmas Tree There are all kinds of Disney gifts you can grab, as well as some fun things on Amazon. We’re sure you’re probably all about those holiday deals as well. And now, there are some returning holiday deals over a Disney Springs you need to know about! Over at Homecomin’ in Disney Springs, you can get a deal on gift cards right now. For every $100 gift card you buy, you can get a complimentary refillable squeeze bottle! This deal is going on until December 31st. ©Disney And, the same deal is happening over at Splitsville Luxury Lanes! If you buy a $100 gift card, you can choose between a squeeze bottle or a pin sipper. ©Disney So, you could get a gift for a loved one AND a little treat for yourself! Or, give your loved one the squeeze bottle as a part of their gift. These squeeze bottles are great because they’re refillable, and while the cost of drinks are usually the same in the squeeze bottles and a normal cup, the squeeze bottles are BIGGER, so you’re actually getting more bang for your buck! Splitsville Refillable Squeeze Bottle So, head on over to Disney Springs and grab this deal while you can! For more on Disney Springs, check out a NEW holiday drink at the Polite Pig in Disney Springs, where you can have breakfast with SANTA in Disney Springs, and a fancy new Santa cake in Disney Springs! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World holiday news and updates! We Found 5 NEW Reasons to Visit Disney Springs! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Where is your favorite place to grab a drink in Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments! The post How To Get a FREE Refillable Squeeze Bottle at Homecomin’ in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s the holiday season, and you can celebrate with a Disney theme whether or not you’re at the theme parks this year! Disney Merchandise In Disney World, you can go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, try all kinds of seasonal treats, and check out the Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT. And if your celebration is happening at home, you can buy some Disney-themed gifts, download a free wallpaper for your device, and stream festive shows and movies! Either way, you might need some new Minnie ears to make your festive outfit complete. We just spotted some holiday Minnie ears online for less than $20! Disney has several different holiday-themed Minnie ears (including some rather chaotic Toy Story ones), but if you want to get some ears for cheaper, head to BoxLunch instead. There, you can find these Disney Candy Cane Minnie Mouse Ears on sale! ©BoxLunch The ears themselves are 2 Mickey-shaped plushes with a peppermint swirl pattern. There’s a red bow in the center, and the headband is also red. ©BoxLunch These ears are normally $24.90 (still cheaper than most Disney ears), but right now they’re on SALE for $19.92! Click here to buy the Candy Cane Minnie Ears from BoxLunch! If you want to look at some other holiday-themed Minnie ears, you can check out these pompom ears in green and red… Holiday Ears and a Snowy Castle …or silver and gold. Both versions cost $29.99 on shopDisney. ©Disney There are also some beautiful BaubleBar ears for $54.99… Holiday Ears …or some cozy plaid and fleece ears for $34.99. Plaid ears And you can’t forget about the exciting Toy Story ears! Toy Story Ears These are $34.99 online. Click here to shop for more Disney holiday merchandise. And if you need a holiday t-shirt to complete the look, check out our online DFB merchandise shop. We’ve got tons of Disney designs, including some festive ones! Click here to see all the merch. Oh What Fun Sweatshirt Stay tuned to DFB, and we’ll let you know about all the Disney deals you can find online. Click here to find 5 Starbucks tumbler dupes on Amazon! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which festive Minnie ears are your favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post Where To Get Holiday Minnie Ears for UNDER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company is no stranger to lawsuits, and it seems they’ll now have to face another one. Magic Kingdom Disney is currently involved in 2 lawsuits (one related to Disneyland and another related to Disney World) about its Park Pass system. Lawsuits have also been brought against Disney in relation to the Rise of the Resistance ride design and even movie releases. But now a huge Disney system is the subject of a lawsuit — this time, it’s all about Genie+. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Genie and Genie+ are the key things at issue in a recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Fort Meyers Division). Let’s go over the key things you need to know. Genie+ Who brought this lawsuit? The lawsuit was filed by Agile Journeys LLC, a Glendale, California-based company. What does the lawsuit allege? The lawsuit claims that Disney infringed upon one of Agile Journeys’ patents in relation to Genie and Genie+. The Agile Journeys patent at issue was published in 2002 and is called “Method and Apparatus for Providing Visitors with a Personalized Itinerary and Managed Access to Attractions.” Scanning MagicBands What is the patent about? That patent notes that it is for a method of “creating itineraries for a party of visitors to a facility, the facility having multiple attractions.” Under the method provided by the patent, “Visitors give answers to questions about their preferences, which is combined with authoritative information about their admission privileges, and information stored about the attractions and facility, to generate an itinerary.” It specifies that this method “can be executed by a portable, handheld computer which asks the questions, accepts the answers, and processes them into an itinerary which is both portable and dynamic, adjusting in real time to schedule changes and unscheduled attraction closures.” Disney Genie It specifies that the patent relates to a system that would actually create a personalized itinerary to a facility that “provides managed access to attractions at the facility.” The patent notes that a tourist wants to see and do the most interesting things but also not be inconvenienced that much. But the place the tourist is visiting (like a theme park) might have many rides, restaurants, stores, shows, etc. That hits the tourist with too much information. A tour guide could fix the situation and give the tourist the trip of their dreams, but there is a high cost with having and paying for lots of tour guides. Self-guided tours are good, but can’t be customized. So, the patent explains, there is a need to understand people’s needs and customize an itinerary for them. ©Disney The patent even discusses Disney directly in talking about how other factors impact tourist visits — like long lines. The patent notes that Disney was (at that time) using FastPass, essentially an “express pass” service. They also note how there are other systems that can manage queue times. And they discuss the fact that virtual queuing has significant advantages, but visitors will have to know to visit a ride to claim a spot in the virtual queue or otherwise know how to join. Tourists might not know where a ride is located or even what rides are available, or they might make reservations consecutively for rides that are separated far away from one another. They go on to discuss how Disney worked to “manage” the demand for each ride in the past by selling its A-E ticket books, and how, because there was only a limited supply of E-coupons for each visitor, Disney could “restrain excessive demand” for those popular attractions. With FastPass, however, a popular ride’s reservations might “sell out” within an hour of the park’s opening. So, they determined “A system and method is needed which will redistribute demand for attractions efficiently, so that a facility is better able to spread demand for its attractions.” This is what a Disney World ticket used to look like! The patent goes on to explain that there are route-planning systems available, but there are certain disadvantages to them. Critically, it says that these systems don’t address certain tourist needs. For example, they point out, “Someone unfamiliar with Disneyland may well wonder whether “Fantasmic” is a turbulent roller coaster, a song-and-dance gala stage presentation, or a fireworks show…It would take a long time to assimilate and consider the rest of the 60 attractions at Disneyland to determine a short list of suitable and most desirable attractions to visit.” So they note that a system is needed to allow an “unfamiliar visitor to receive a near optimal experience, suited to his (or his party’s) tastes, schedule, needs, and limitations.” They note that the system needs to consider the party’s needs and limitations, the spatial and temporal situation of the party, and the demand for attractions (such that demand can be moderated and diffused as needed). Toy Story Land Under the patented system, a person would complete a profile that details the party they’ll be traveling with. The profile might also have information about the things the party likes or doesn’t like — thrill rides, particular themes, etc. “Each attraction within a facility is rated against each factor or certain combinations of factors, in the profile.” Then, an itinerary is created which could feature times to visit attractions (attractions with a higher rating for that family’s likes would be given preference). The itinerary could be flexible, schedule more time between events if the party is particularly large, take into account the routing between attractions, and more. It goes on to explain that the invention could also help the guests manage a virtual queue, present marketing promotions to a party (like promoting certain stores when a party is next to it), and provide suggestions for what to do between certain events. Disney World The system would be able to “dynamically accommodate an interruption in the sequence of events,” and let the operator of the facility “diffuse demand for attractions.” Within the patent application, you can see images depicting a device that asks questions about the party like how late they plan to stay, and if there are certain specific things with that party (like a wheelchair). ©Agile Journeys Patent It also depicts a schedule with some attractions in the itinerary. ©Agile Journeys Patent Another image shows how the system could display the current event attraction name, and how touching it could bring up a pass form that shows the person’s reservation or access permission. ©Agile Journeys Patent There’s a LOT more to the patent but at the end they summarize their invention as being “A method for generating an itinerary for a party visiting a facility having attractions comprising the steps of loading a set of data representing the facility and the attractions; collecting information about the party; generating an itinerary using the information about the party and the set of data representing the facility and the attractions; and, providing the itinerary to the party.” As well as a few other things. Tree of Life The free Genie system does in fact create dynamic itineraries for guests after guests input their preferences and other information into the My Disney Experience app via their electronic devices. Essentially, you tell Genie what types of things you want to go on and what things you like. ©Disney You can also tell Genie that you’ll be park hopping and give it more information. Based on that information, it will devise a personalized itinerary, guiding you throughout your day. As the day goes on, the itinerary may change due to expected wait times or other factors. Certain things may pop up during your day, advising you about nearby food or ride offerings. ©Disney Genie+, on the other hand, is a paid version of the FastPass+ system — allowing guests to make “reservations” to return to rides and skip the standby lines for those rides. Disney Genie We have discussed in the past how Genie is utilized to control guests in a big way. As The Wall Street Journal reported, the Disney parks each have an operation center with a “heat map.” That map tells operators where Genie+ users are in the parks (with GPS technology). The park operators then use this information to direct traffic by notifying guests about the shortest lines and food and merchandise promotions to spread crowds out around the park. This is meant to improve guests’ experience. As Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, explained “If I’m seeing too much activity on the west side, I’m able to spread where I direct people to the east side. Our attractions will be load-balanced better, and lines will be shorter, and what that means is the experience will be better.” The parks can fill up! More About What the Lawsuit Alleges The lawsuit alleges that Disney has and continues to infringe on the patent through its use of Genie and Genie+. It also claims that Disney was aware of Agile Journeys’ technology and that the co-inventor of the patent (William Gibbens Redmann) was “in contact” with Disney’s representatives about the patent. In the lawsuit, there are reportedly emails sent between Disney’s representatives and Redmann where they discuss the technology. ©Disney The lawsuit alleges that Disney also tried to patent its own system at various times. The lawsuit alleges that there were “rejected” applications or applications where Agile Journeys’ patent was cited as the Disney patent was being reviewed. As of December 5th, Disney reportedly did not have an attorney listed within the documents related to this court case. What They Want The Plaintiff seeks a judgment declaring that Disney infringed on one or more claims of the patent, as well as a judgment and order that would require Disney to pay Agile Journeys: (1) enhanced damages for this infringement, and (2) royalties in the future. ©Disney What Next? In terms of what’s next, we’ll have to wait and see what Disney files in response to this lawsuit. What do you think? Do the Genie and Genie+ systems sound like they infringe on the patented technology? Tell us your thoughts in the comments. For full details about Genie and Genie+, click here. And stay tuned for more news! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about the allegations in this lawsuit? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Sued Over Genie+ System first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Bob Iger recently returned to The Walt Disney Company as CEO, replacing Bob Chapek. ©Reuters The change in leadership has affected a lot, from other people leaving the company, to getting some updates on what’s going to happen in the future. Another major thing affected was Disney’s stock. We gave you an update when Iger’s return was first announced, and now, a couple weeks later, we’ve got another look at what’s happening with Disney stock. When Iger was first announced as returning to the position of CEO of The Walt Disney Company, stock prices jumped up. They were at $91 per share on Friday, November 18th, and jumped to $97 on Monday, November 21st, the day after Iger’s return was announced. Since then, prices evened out a bit, but they are picking up. As of December 5th, Disney’s stocks are nearing $100 per share — currently at over $99. It’s also important to note that prices have not dropped below $94 since Iger took over. ©Google Stocks But, are stock values where they need to be for The Walt Disney Company? Disney shares are still trading around the same value that they were at the end of 2014, according to Yahoo Finance. And, bringing back a CEO that was generally received positively by the public doesn’t always help. “The experience of other so-called ‘Boomerang CEOs’ shows that once-successful leaders might stumble the second time around, with one study finding that companies that bring back CEOs do worse than those that bring in someone new,” according to Fortune. And, a study published in the MIT Sloan Management Review in 2020 showed that companies that brought back a former CEO have “significantly lower” stock performance than those that put someone new in the position. ©CNBC As for what analysts are saying, it’s a mixed bag. “Given Iger’s track record and experience at the company and industry, we believe this announcement will be well received by investors,” wrote Bank of America analyst Jessica Ehrlich in a note to clients, according to Yahoo Finance. But, she went on to say “we now expect Iger to fully re-evaluate several of the recent strategic initiatives and corporate restructurings over the past two years, which could create some near-term uncertainty on direction of the company.” ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images Wall Street analysts and investors seemed to have welcomed Iger back as CEO of Disney, with MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson saying “Magic is back.” He also upgraded the rating from “market perform” to “outperform,” while raising his stock price target by $20 to $120, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Then, he went on to say “We applaud Disney’s board for the courage to make this change.” Nathanson said that Iger’s “communications skills and his ability to stay focused and honestly optimistic in the face of structural challenges provided a constant ballast in the roughest of media waters. We believe investors will value the transparency and return Disney some of its long-lost magic with a stronger narrative driving the stock higher again.” Bob Iger presenting a model of Shanghai Disneyland Nathanson also spoke about some changes that could happen under Bob Iger, saying “We would hope and expect that Mr. Iger examines the investment plans at Disney+ and re-focuses their investment on areas of franchise strength and away from broader general entertainment content.” Wells Fargo’s Steven Cahall wrote in a report that “While Chapek’s departure is not a surprise due to recent turmoil and the stock’s decline, Iger’s resurgence is a positive surprise,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. He said that investors would see this change as a clear positive, and then wrote “While the announcement doesn’t solve all of Disney’s problems, we think investors will embrace it as it puts perhaps the best leader in media at the helm with a mandate to shake things up.” Bob Iger ©Bloomberg But, others feel differently. Doug Cruetz, media analyst at Cowen, told Yahoo Finance Live that “Disney’s problems are more structural than they are related to who’s running the company.” He went on to say “I don’t think there’s any magic wand that by Bob Iger can wave to change that.” It seems like some analysts are happy about the change and hopeful for the future, while others are more concerned about significant changes that will need to be made in the near future to determine if this was actually a good decision by Disney. Bob Iger ©New York Post Iger is only supposed to be returning to the position for two years in order to try and find a new CEO for Disney. In this time, we would expect that some changes will be made to try and put Disney’s media division on a more positive course. The theme parks have recovered pretty well following the global pandemic, but media like movies and Disney+ still seem to be struggling. For more on Bob Iger’s recent return as Disney CEO, check out: Disney Announces “Organizational and Operating Changes” As a Result of Bob Iger’s Return “They Brought This on Themselves” — Governor DeSantis Responds to Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Comments on Florida Legal Battles Will Bob Iger Reverse Bob Chapek’s Decisions? Disney CEO Bob Iger Comments on Reedy Creek and & Don’t Say Gay Controversy CEO Bob Iger Comments on Disney Park Pass Reservation System Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Every Major Change Since Bob Iger Returned as Disney’s CEO Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you happy about Bob Iger’s return? Tell us your thoughts in the comments. The post How Bob Iger’s Return to Disney Has Impacted Stock Values first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Your Disney+ subscription is about to look DIFFERENT. Disney+ Billboard Disney is going to introduce a new ad-supported tier to the streaming service Disney+, and you need to choose whether to use that tier or pay extra for the ad-free option. Either way, the way we stream Disney content is about to change! Here are all the details you need to know. Starting on December 8th, Disney+ is changing in a big way. On that day, a new ad-supported tier will come to the platform. This tier will be called Disney+ Basic and will cost $7.99/month. ©Disney Also on December 8th, the ad-free version of Disney+ (called Disney+ Premium) will get a 38% price increase. It will cost $10.99/month. Note that Hulu and ESPN+ also had price increases recently: on October 10th, Hulu Basic increased in price from $6.99/month to $7.99/month, and ad-free Hulu went from $12.99/month to $14.99/month. ESPN+ increased from $6.99/month to $9.99/month on August 23rd. ©Hulu Here’s a quick breakdown of your options for Disney+ streaming and bundles available in the U.S. (starting December 8th): Standalone plans: Disney+ Basic: $7.99/month Disney+ Premium: $10.99/month Hulu (with ads): $7.99/month Hulu (without ads): $14.99/month ESPN+: $9.99/month Bundle Plans: Basic (with ads): Disney+, Hulu: $9.99/month Basic (with ads): Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+: $12.99/month Legacy (existing customers only): Disney+ (no ads), Hulu (with ads), ESPN+ (with ads): $14.99/month Premium: Disney+ (no ads), Hulu (no ads), ESPN+ (with ads): $19.99/month ©ESPN Disney has announced that Disney+ Basic will have all the same content as the ad-free tier, just with advertisements added in. There will be about 4 minutes of ads for every hour of streaming content. For comparison, this is about the same amount of ads per hour as HBO Max’s ad-supported tier has, and it’s fewer than Peacock or Hulu has. Ms. Marvel premiered on Disney+ Variety reported that Disney is going to be careful not to have ads that could overshadow the service’s family-friendly environment. Disney will be cautious about running ads during shows aimed at preschool audiences, and there will be no ads at all when an individual user profile indicates that a young child is watching. Learn more about the ads coming to Disney+ here. Set your alarms for December 8th so that you know to update your profile on Disney+! We’ll continue watching for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. See everything coming to Disney+ this December. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney+ tier are you going to choose? Let us know in the comments. The post 🚨 DON'T FORGET 🚨 About Disney+ Price INCREASES Happening Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

See how Disney+ has “decked the halls” at Disney Parks for you to enjoy this year. Happy Season’s Streamings!View the full article

If you’re in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the holidays, you’ll want to check out some festive treats, gorgeous decorations, and the adorable Merry Menagerie on Discovery Island. Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom But there are more even updates to find in Animal Kingdom right now. Come with us to check out what’s NEW in this park since our last visit! If you’re going to Animal Kingdom soon and you don’t want to miss any of the best rides and snacks, download our FREE checklist that covers the entire park! Just enter your email and we’ll send the list straight to your inbox. This time around, we spotted lots of new merchandise, including a pin from an underrated Disney movie, a new MagicBand+ design, and some holiday collectibles. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Island Mercantile At Island Mercantile, we found a new plush of baby Nala from The Lion King. Nala Plush You can get it for $34.99. Discovery Trading Company Over at Discovery Trading Company, there were a few new pins. We saw a pin for The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special for $17.99… Guardians pin …a holiday Stitch pin for $19.99… Stitch pin …and a 25th Anniversary Flubber pin for $17.99! Flubber pin There was also a new MagicBand+ design. The band featured an iconic Disney duo: Chip and Dale! You can get it for $44.99. Chip ‘n’ Dale MagicBand+ The holiday season is at hand, and we saw a new reusable bag to prove it. The bag says “Season’s Greetings” and costs $5.99. (And with the shortage of plastic bags at some Disney stores, you might need it!) Reusable Bag Finally, we spotted a Bambi-themed pillow at this shop. Bambi Pillow You can get the pillow for $39.99. Click here to check out a NEW Loungefly bag in Disney World. Speaking of new Disney merch…if you’re visiting Disney World soon, you’ll need the perfect outfit to wear into the parks! We’ve got lots of unique Disney tees and sweatshirts at the DFB online store. Click here to check out our whole merch line! Jingle Vibes We’ll be watching for more updates from the Disney World parks, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. Click here to find out what’s new at Disney World hotels! 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 thing to do in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments. The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: A MagicBand+ Featuring an Iconic Disney Duo first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Congratulations to this year's Disney Conservation Fund grant recipients! The Disney Conservation Fund has proudly awarded grants to 43 nonprofit organizations working with communities across 25 countries to protect more than 60 species this year.View the full article

There is a lot to love about Disney in the United States, from the theme parks to finding a Disney store in your local Target, but there are also SO many other fun Disney things all around the world! Cinderella Castle in Tokyo Disneyland In the past, we’ve checked out an awesome Mickey-shaped snack in Seoul, South Korea, visited several restaurants at Tokyo Disneyland, and more. And now, we just checked out a very cool Disney dining experience over in Japan — come along with us to see it for yourselves! A member of the DFB team was recently in Tokyo, Japan and visited the Hikarie Department Store in the Shibuya ward of the city. Inside the store is Disney Harvest Market! Disney in Tokyo! This market has been open for about a year and has some super cute Disney details. Hi, Mickey! There is a retail part of the market that sells a bunch of Disney merchandise. Disney merch in Japan And there is also the food part of the market! Let’s try some food! The dining area is SO fun — there’s literally a giant Mickey in the middle! GIANT Mickey! Here’s a closer look. Doesn’t he look dapper in his red scarf? Mickey! We checked out some of the seating, and found some hidden Mickeys on the wall! Spot the Mickey? At some of the tables, you can even sit WITH Mickey! Mickey is at our table! Look at his nose, it looks like a ladybug landed on it! The best dinner guest The food here is relatively healthy, with low salt and low sugar options. The menu Here’s a closer look at the menu! There are some meals like pasta… Menu …a mushroom burger… Menu …and teriyaki chicken. Menu There are also some coffee options! Coffee options For food, we grabbed a bunch of different things to try! Let’s eat! We got a Goofy Style Latte… AMAZING …and a Mickey drink, which was a citrus and mint squash, and a Donald drink, which was a ginger and pineapple squash. These are so fun! For food, we got the Pluto Style Curry-flavored Roasted Potatoes and Cauliflower… Look at the little bone! …the Harvest Rice Plate with Teriyaki Chicken… Even the carrots are Mickey shaped …the Vegetable Layered Gratin with Low-Carb Bread and a Small Salad… Mickey on the bread! …and the Whole Tomato, Chicken, and Kale Pomodoro Spaghettini. Mickey tomato! This is a cool spot to check out if you’re in the Shibuya ward of Tokyo and want a little big of Disney magic for your meal! For more on Disney all over the world, come with us to eat at Tomorrowland Terrace in Tokyo Disneyland, check out the NEW Pixar show coming to Disneyland Paris, and see more about Shanghai Disneyland closing again due to COVID-19. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, info, and updates. Tokyo Disneyland Just Showed Disney World Up With This French Toast Grilled Cheese! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever experienced some international Disney magic? Tell us in the comments! The post Explore and Dine at the Disney Harvest Market in Japan With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When a new Disney collectible is released, it can be a struggle to get your hands on one of the highly sought-after items. Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket We’ve seen guests queue for hours for brand-new Disney merch, including some popcorn buckets (remember the dramatic saga of the Figment popcorn bucket??)! One of the best ways for Disney to alleviate these bottlenecks is by offering new releases at multiple merchandise locations. That’s exactly what’s happening now! Luckily enough for Mr. Toad fans, Disney is offering another shot at the popcorn bucket modeled after the classic attraction Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Originally, the Mr. Toad’s Premium Popcorn Bucket was only available in Magic Kingdom, but beginning today you can get one of your own from Exposition Park in Disney Springs! Exposition Park is located in the West Side area of Disney Springs, where you can find food trucks like Local Green Orlando or 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck. Here’s a map of the location: ©Disney Disney revealed this news just today, so if you’re at Disney World now and had your eye on this item, you might want to plan a detour over to Disney Springs to get one of your own. When we first went to purchase one of these premium buckets, we had to use Mobile Order (with a limit of 2 buckets per person). The post from Disney Springs’ official Instagram doesn’t detail the purchase rules, but it sounds like you will not need to order ahead to get this bucket. Amazing detail The popular bucket shows the amphibian in his wild ride, while the back of the vehicle opens to stow your tasty treat. Popcorn inside! Going by the popularity of this item, be sure to head over to Disney Springs ASAP to get yours before they’re gone for good! We bought our bucket in Magic Kingdom for $30, and we’ll be watching to see if the price is different in Disney Springs. Keep following DFB for more updates about the newest Disney merchandise! For more can’t-miss Disney merch, check out all of the 50th merch available online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to try and get one of these popcorn buckets? Tell us your strategy in the comments! The post The Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket Is BACK in Disney World -- In a NEW Location! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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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. It’s the holiday season and we are cramming a LOT of holly jolly into just a few weeks! Disney Merchandise We’re celebrating with holiday offerings at Disney World, from Christmas parties to holiday festivals to delicious treats. However, we’re also getting ready at home — decorating, baking, and of course, shopping for gifts for family and friends. If you’ve got some Disney lovers on your list, then you need to know about the big sale happening right now! Today is the first day of shopDisney’s 12 Days of Magical Deals. And for day #1, we’re kicking off the savings with 25% off of orders $100 or more and 20% off of orders $70 or more! (This mini-sale lasts until Wednesday.) ©Disney If you’re looking for something to score on sale today, we’ve got some great choices for you! The Mickey Mouse Pullover Knit Sweater for Adults is on sale for $39.98 at the moment. Mickey Sweater The bright yellow sweater is perfect for a winter trip to the parks, and as an added bonus — you’ll be able to spot your family from halfway across Magic Kingdom. Click Here to Shop the Mickey Sweater! If you’re in need of a new accessory, this Disney Princess Woven Crossbody Bag is absolutely stunning! Usually, it’s $29.99, but right now you can get it for $20.99. ©Disney It features rhinestones, 3-D floral appliques, and a Disney Princess-themed heart print. Fit for royalty! Shop the Crossbody Here! We’ve got the perfect gift for your little Frozen fanatic — this Elsa Snow Queen Costume for Kids! It’s made to look just like the outfit Elsa wears at the end of Frozen 2. ©Disney It comes with a separate top and bottoms, and it typically costs $59.99, but right now you can get it on sale for $29.99. That’s a steal! Order the Elsa Outfit Online Here! And of course, you can also snag some Halloween items at a big discount! We spotted this Hocus Pocus Color-Changing Mug online for $12.98. ©Disney The cauldron-shaped mug comes with a stirring spoon and says “trouble is brewing” on the back. It’s now half the cost of what it was originally! Click Here to Buy the Cauldron Mug! There you go — some of the best deals you can score during Disney’s big sale! We’ll check back throughout the coming days to see what else the 12 Days of Deals brings, so stay tuned to get the latest updates on ways to save. We’re definitely going to need all the help we can get with our holiday shopping! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click Here to See All the Holiday Merchandise in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you doing any holiday Disney-themed shopping? Tell us in the comments! The post Save 25% on Disney Merchandise Online NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Happy Holidays to all who celebrate! It’s Santa! There are plenty of holiday snacks to try and special events to enjoy during this holiday season in Disney World. But if you’re not going to be close to any of the parks for the holidays, there’s a really fun way you can celebrate while you run around doing holiday errands — Santa can guide you on your merry way! Waze has partnered with Santa to guide travelers with his directions this holiday season! Santa and Mrs. Claus will provide turn-by-turn instructions, notices on hazards, and other driving necessities. Santa in The Odyssey in EPCOT With holiday traffic expected to be heavy this year, Santa will provide a lighthearted driving atmosphere. His voice will be available through January 3rd all around the world. You can hear him in British English, American English, French, and Spanish, but Ms. Claus will only be available in the United States. Santa Claus Meet and Greet in Disney Springs Drivers can also turn their car into Santa’s sleigh or Mrs. Claus’ C-Wagon vehicle and choose between different moods, or if their icon appears as naughty or nice. Santa in Hollywood Studios To turn on Santa’s navigation help, tap “My Waze” and the “Drive With Santa” banner in the Waze app. If you’re hoping to see Santa around Disney World, you can see him in EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom, and meet him in Disney Springs! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! See our review of Breakfast with Santa in Disney Springs! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What navigation app do you use? Tell us below! The post Santa's Voice Is Now Available For Your Car's Navigation! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to believe that we’re at the end of the year, and it’s been an eventful one at Disney World restaurants! A Christmas tree snack! It’s been a busy week, too — a brand new gelato cart just opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (and we reviewed it here). We’ve also been eating even MORE holiday snacks and enjoying everything at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. We’re also still monitoring Disney World restaurant menus and we have a few to share with you Magic Kingdom Cheshire Cafe The Cheshire Cat Tail has returned to the menu at Cheshire Cafe. Cheshire Cat Tail This tail-shaped twisted pastry, filled with chocolate chips and topped with squiggles of pink and purple icing is available again for $5.79. Read our review of the Cheshire Cat Tail Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fairfax Fare The hotdogs are gone and new waffle bowls have arrived at Fairfax Fare. Here are the updates: REMOVED: California BLTA Dog, Pretzel Dog, Truffle Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog, and All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog ADDED: Buffalo Chicken Bowl — Chicken Breast Nuggets tossed in Buffalo Sauce and topped with Coleslaw served on Mashed Potatoes in a Waffle Bowl for $13.99 ADDED: Korean Barbecued Pork Belly Bowl — Braised Pork Belly tossed in Korean Barbecue Sauce topped with Korean Salad and Green Onions served on Mashed Potatoes in a Waffle Bowl for $13.99 Buffalo Chicken Bowl ADDED: Barbecued Beef Brisket Bowl — Braised Brisket tossed in Barbecue Sauce topped with Pickled Jalapeños, Red Onion, and Corn Chips served on House-made Queso Sauce and Mashed Potatoes in a Waffle Bowl Read our review of the new items! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Restaurantosaurus Kid’s Meals at Restaurantosaurus have changed. Instead of getting a choice of three sides, the meals are now served with a choice of two sides and kids get a copy of National Geographic Kids So Cool! Dinos Book. Restaurantosaurus So keep that in mind if you plan on grabbing a meal for your kids here! Read a recent review here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Sanaa At Sanaa, the cost of a Premium Lemonade decreased from $4.59 to $4.29. Sanaa That, however, is the only change we saw here. Check out a recent review of Sanaa Boma The Caffè Latte at Boma increased from $4.79 to $5. Boma However, under the Cocktails menu, the Paloma decreased from $15.50 to $14.50. Read our most recent Boma review Jiko At Jiko, the price of Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread has decreased from $17 to $16. Duck Confit and Honey Raisin Flatbread That’s the only update here. Read a recent Jiko review Disney’s Boardwalk Resort Flying Fish Cafe Here are the updates that happened at Flying Fish Cafe: Lobster Bisque increased from $16 to $18 Slow-roasted Pork Belly increased from $16 to $18 Slow-roasted Pork Belly Those are the only changes here, though. Read a review of Flying Fish Cafe! If you have your heart set on eating something specific at a Disney World dining spot, be sure to check out the menus on either the My Disney Experience app or the Disney World website. Menus change often. We’ll also continue to cover menu changes here at DFB, so check back with us often! Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! 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 and why? Let us know in the comments! The post Several Price DECREASES Hit at Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season means many things in Disney. Sleeping Beauty Castle during the holidays We’ve been trying lots of holiday treats in the parks, as well as exploring the Festival of Holidays in Disneyland. There is lots to explore this season, but one iconic treat returned that everyone couldn’t wait for — Disneyland candy canes! And if you wanted one today, you were going to need LOADS of patience. The line to get the candy canes from Candy Kitchen was wrapped all in and around Jolly Holiday when we arrived and got in line! At the start of the line We waited, and waited … While you’re visiting, be sure to check out the exclusive holiday entertainment and snacks you can get this month before they’re gone! And as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news. Here’s the BEST airport to use for your Disneyland trip! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you wait in line for one of these candy canes? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Our Iconic Disneyland Candy Cane Came With a LONG Wait! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time for another special Disney event! Pandora Jewelry Display With the holidays right around the corner, we’re keeping an eye on all the latest deals so you can get your holiday shopping done ASAP. If you’re shopping for someone who enjoys jewelry, you can grab some Baublebar pieces online, but if you’ll be in Disney World or Disneyland next week, you can get a FREE item at Pandora’s Magical Calligraphy Event! On December 9th and 10th, both parks will participate in the Magical Calligraphy Event. Guests who purchase anything at the event will get a free limited-edition gift tag! On December 9th, the event will begin at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom and La Mascarade d’Orleans in Disneyland. Inside Uptown Jewelers On December 10th, the event will continue at Legends of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios and Embarcadero Gifts in Disney California Adventure. Legends of Hollywood Need some more help finding other gifts for your family and friends? There are some great board games for families, a whole list of gifts that Disney adults will love, and if you find yourself procrastinating shopping, we can help you with that as well. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here are 9 Disney Christmas gifts that no one will want to regift! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you own any Disney Pandora jewelry? Tell us below! The post This Pandora Event In Disney Will Get You A FREE Item! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

November was a BIG month in Disney World. We love these holiday decorations! We saw the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, said goodbye to EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival and hello to the Festival of the Holidays, and we’ve also tried all kinds of new and returning eats. Now we’re back with the five BEST and the five WORST foods we ate in Disney World this November! The Five Best Chicken and Waffle Bowls — Fairfax Fare Fairfax Fare, previously home to gourmet hot dogs, debuted four new chicken and waffle bowls in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and they’re literally waffle bowls filled with savory food. The flavor options include Buffalo Chicken, Barbecued Beef Brisket, Korean Barbecued Pork Belly, and Soba Noodle Salad. Barbecued Beef Brisket Waffle Bowl We liked each bowl in a different way (click below to read our full review) but the standout here was the POTATOES. Creamy and delicious, you get flavorful mashed potatoes in every dish other than the Soba Noodle Salad Bowl. The bowls range in price from $12.99 to $14.79 depending on which flavor combo you choose! Read all our reviews of the new chicken and waffle bowls here! Snowman Chocolate Marshmallow Pie — Gasparilla Island Grill We made our way over to Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for the Snowman Chocolate Marshmallow Pie for $6.99. It comes with two chocolate-covered graham crackers with marshmallow (aka a Moon Pie), and it’s just as cute as it is tasty. Snowman Chocolate Marshmallow Pie We found this treat delicious as well as nice and light, but be warned that the thick graham crackers got a little messy. But it’s big enough to share and it’s truly worth the trip over to Grand Floridian! Click here for our review of the Snowman Chocolate Marshmallow Pie! Everything at Gideon’s — Gideon’s Bakehouse There are SO many delicious options at Gideon’s Bakehouse and a number of returning and new holiday items arrived in November. You can grab the Kris Kringle Cookie for $6, which is a white chocolate coffee bean cookie with coconut, caramel, and vanilla bean notes. Kris Kringle Cookie Alternatively, the Cookie Von Krampus is covered in Andes Mints for a major chocolate and mint combo for $6. Cookie Von Krampus The Krampus Cold Brew is a combo of Gideon’s Cold Brew with chocolate mint homemade sauce for $6… Krampus Cold Brew …and you can also get a slice of Cake Von Krampus made with red velvet cake with an ultra mint chocolate cream cheese frosting for $9 on Wednesdays and Sundays. Cake Vom Krampus Cake Slice These items are available through December 31st and you honestly can’t go wrong with whatever you choose as long as you enjoy mint and chocolate! If you prefer a coffee flavor, stick with the Kris Kringle Cookie. Click here for our review of everything at Gideon’s in November and December! Thanksgiving Feast — Contempo Cafe The limited-time Thanksgiving Feast in Disney World was a big winner! Technically, this dish was available at a variety of hotel spots around Disney Word, but we stopped by the Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This meal came with roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables, along with cranberry relish for $15.49. Thanksgiving Feast For a quick service Thanksgiving meal, we thought this was pretty great for people in the mood for a fast Turkey Day meal. The turkey was nice and flavorful and we also loved the stuffing and sweet potatoes. If you happen to be in Disney World on Thanksgiving Day, you might want to grab one of these! Read our review of the Thanksgiving Feast here! Best of the Festival — Festival of the Holidays We made our way around EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays to try all the goodies and there were definitely some HUGE standouts! We outlined all our favorites on our list of the Best of the Festival — so that you know all the must-try menu items, like the Mini Funnel Cake from the Funnel Cake Stand. Mini Funnel Cake with Peppermint Ice Cream We also LOVED the Blackened Catfish at the American Holiday Table, which one of our reporters said was the best thing they’ve ever had at an EPCOT festival! Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and comeback sauce The new Spiced Pumpkin Punch at Le Marche de Noel Holiday Kitchen was also a big winner, as it was both creamy and full of pumpkin spice. Spiced Pumpkin Punch There is PLENTY more to try at the Festival of the Holidays and you can click on the link below to see all our favorites. Trust us, you don’t want to leave the festival without trying these menu items! Read about everything you need to eat and drink at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays here! The Five Worst Tuscany Holiday Kitchen — EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Now it’s time to go over the worst things we tried in November, but it’s important to keep in mind that “worst” doesn’t necessarily mean “bad.” Plus, just because they weren’t our cup of tea doesn’t mean they can’t be yours! We’re sticking with the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays with one booth that did NOT make our Best of the Festival list — the Tuscany Holiday Kitchen in the Italy Pavilion. Tortellini in Brodo All three food items were new, and two of them were a big (womp womp) disappointment. The Tortellini in Brodo was disappointing five-cheese tortellini and the Salmone alla Siciliana didn’t wow us, so we were ultimately left feeling let down by this booth. However, note that the Panettone dessert was delicious — so you may not want to skip this booth entirely! Read our full review of the Tuscany Holiday Kitchen here! Santa Mickey Mouse Bubble Waffle — Marketplace Snacks Over in Disney Springs, the Santa Mickey Mouse Bubble Waffle from Marketplace Snacks was made with a fresh bubble waffle cone filled with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and red and green M&Ms with a white chocolate Santa hat and chocolate Pocky sticks for $8.99. Santa Mickey Bubble Waffle There were things to enjoy about this treat, like the warm and crispy waffle, and the balance of vanilla and chocolate, but the white chocolate Santa hat tasted too sweet and artificial. Overall, it’s just a simple vanilla and chocolate sundae, and Disney Springs is home to so many other unique holiday goodies that might be better worth your time and money! Click here for our review of the Santa Mickey Mouse Bubble Waffle! Polar Bear Claw — Cool Ship Okay, hear us out on this one because we LOVE Wendell’s Bear Claw in Magic Kingdom, but the Polar Bear Claw was a new version of it at Cool Ship that we had to try. This chocolate-hazelnut pastry with white and dark chocolate was available for $6.50, and if we’re honest — it was kind of a downgrade. Polar Bear Claw Our pastry was served cold and we didn’t love the addition of the white chocolate coating, which made it hard and somewhat difficult and messy to eat. We’d much rather stick with Wendell’s Bear Claw! Get the Polar Bear Claw review here! Christmas Cookie Churro — Various Carts The Christmas Cookie Churro is available for a limited time from various carts around Magic Kingdom, made with marshmallow cream, cookie crumbles, and Christmas sprinkles for $7.25. As pretty as they look, they didn’t exactly taste like we had hoped. Christmas Cookie Churro We found this churro to be chewy and the marshmallow drizzle was TOO sweet — and it overpowered the cinnamon sugar. We also thought the toppings were a little stale. This could have been just our churro but it might be one of the holiday treats you’d prefer to skip. Read our full review of the Christmas Cookie Churro here! Werther’s Caramel Bar — Big Top Treats And finally, we tried the Werther’s Caramel Bar from Big Top Treats in Magic Kingdom, which was essentially a granola bar with caramel on top for $4.99. Werthers Caramel Bar This treat was…weird. It was like eating two different snacks with VERY different textures of granola and caramel, and the caramel kept trying to slide off. It was an odd flavor combo that wasn’t for us, and there are other great snack options in the bakery case at Big Top Treats. Click here to read the Werther’s Caramel Bar review! And if you’re interested in more Disney FOOD info, check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining in an ebook format. You can easily download it to your tablet or smartphone! Use code WDW2022 to save 25% on the cover price! It’s time to pre-order your DFB Guide! Keep following DFB for more Disney World food reviews and updates! 5 simple planning tips you need to know about before your next Disney World trip. 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. Did you visit Disney World in November? Tell us in the comments! The post The BEST and WORST Things We Ate in Disney World in November 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article