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Did you know that the Disney World parks can sell out? The parks can fill up! Yeah, that might seem obvious, but “selling out” looks a bit different these days thanks to the Park Pass Reservation system. While tickets to the parks might still be available, you still might not be able to get into the parks if they’re all booked up. You need a ticket AND a park reservation to walk through those gates, and it’s pretty common for the parks to sell out, especially on important dates! So, let’s take a look at when Disney World is most likely to sell out in 2023. TRON Opening We’ve been waiting for TRON to open up in Magic Kingdom FOREVER. Okay, not really, but it’s seriously been several years since construction began. And, for a while there, there seemed to be no end in sight. But, we finally learned that Disney plans on having the grand opening sometime in the spring of 2023! ©Disney We still don’t have an exact date, but we can almost guarantee that when it’s announced, those park passes for Magic Kingdom will fill up QUICK. People have been anticipating this ride for SO long that they’re sure to want to be some of the first people on the ride. We would think that a virtual queue system might be used like it has been for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, but we’ll have to wait and see! Click here to learn more about TRON! Disney’s 100th Anniversary The Walt Disney Company turns 100 years old in 2023, and we already know a little bit about the celebrations, like a new logo that’s debuted in front of Disney TV shows and movies, and some cool platinum merchandise. Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo Disney announced that some major celebrations will be coming to Disneyland Resort for the 100th anniversary, like the park getting some new decor, Minnie and Mickey getting new looks, two new nighttime spectaculars, and more. All of those celebrations kick off on January 27th, 2023. ©Disney While similar celebrations have not been announced for Disney World yet, we wouldn’t be surprised if they are soon, since Disney did say the anniversary would be celebrated at the parks around the world. And, if and when they are, we can expect that the first day of the celebrations is sure to be a popular day to visit the parks! Click here to learn more about Disney’s 100th Anniversary EPCOT Transformation Completion The EPCOT Transformation has been underway for a very long time now, and we keep learning more and more, like what’s coming to the middle of World Celebration (spoiler alert: it’s fun stuff for the festivals!). Some things have already been transformed, like Creations Shop and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, but we’re still waiting on many things to happen. CommuniCore Hall construction mid-November 2022 One thing that we see progress on quite often is Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana . This attraction has been fun to watch come to life whenever we take the Monorail through EPCOT, and we do know around when it will open! The attraction is set to debut in late 2023. Although it may not be as highly anticipated as TRON, we can see the opening day for Journey of Water being quite popular as well! It is a new attraction after all, so don’t be surprised if EPCOT sells out that day (whenever the official date is announced!). Moana construction And, if we somehow see EPCOT’s transformation completed in 2023, the grand opening of the major parts under construction will be a big deal as well. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for any more information! Click here to learn about the EPCOT Transformation! Major Holidays This should come as no surprise, but the major holidays at Disney World are very popular times for people to visit the parks, and we DO see these dates sell out! Some of the most popular dates that you should book as soon as you can include New Year’s Day, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Spooky Season!! Disney will also usually have some special celebrations happening on these days, especially in Magic Kingdom. You can usually find that Magic Kingdom is the first park to go on these holidays, because the people want to be in the park for all of those celebrations! Just know that you can usually expect major crowds on these holidays, and the park passes will book up quick. PHOTOS: You Won’t Believe the Thanksgiving Day Crowds in Disney World May the 4th Speaking of holidays, while this might not be on every calendar you see, it IS on Disney’s! May the 4th is Star Wars Day and it’s very much celebrated in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! There is special food, merchandise, and more in the park on this day, so know that park passes will probably book up for Hollywood Studios. May the 4th special dessert The other parks don’t really have celebrations for May the 4th, so if you can’t get a park reservation for Hollywood Studios, you could make a reservation for a different park and hop over to Hollywood Studios with a Park Hopper after 2PM. PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Check out Disney World’s 2022 May the 4th Star Wars Celebration Animal Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary Animal Kingdom turns 25 years old in 2023! The park opened on April 22nd, 1998 and has been the home of adorable animals, delicious food, and thrilling rides ever since. We did see a lot of celebrations for the 20th anniversary back in 2018, so we’re sure 25 will be celebrated as well! Tree of Life We don’t know what Disney has in store for the celebrations yet, but 25 is a big milestone, so we’d guess that there will be some special merchandise and food offerings at the very least. Animal Kingdom enthusiasts will likely want to be in the park that day for the festivities, so make sure you grab a park pass if you want to be there too, because it can definitely sell out! We’ve Eaten at Every Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These Are the BEST. EPCOT Festivals EPCOT Festivals are kind of our thing around here, so trust us when we say that the first days of each festival can be VERY busy! Everyone is trying to get their hands on that new and exciting food, and we can’t blame ’em. If you can wait, maybe visit the festivals a few days after they open up (or even later) if you want better chances at securing a park pass. EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2022 We don’t know all of the opening dates for each festival at EPCOT in 2023, but we DO know that Festival of the Arts will open on January 13th, 2023, the Flower and Garden Festival should open sometime in early March, the Food and Wine Festival has been opening in mid-July over the past couple of years, and Festival of the Holidays usually opens the day after Thanksgiving (which would be November 24th, 2023). So, mark those dates down on your calendar! We’ll update you when more are announced. Hawai’i Booth 2022 In addition to these big event we just mentioned, there are also some other things happening next year that could potentially lead to the parks selling out, but we don’t have the official dates yet. A new EPCOT fireworks show is coming AND a version of the Happily Ever After fireworks are returning to Magic Kingdom. So, those parks could sell out whenever those shows are officially announced. The Hatbox Ghost is also being added to Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom, and since he’s a huge fan favorite, we might see some big crowds on opening day. Another day to look out for is whenever Splash Mountain will officially close for its makeover into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The ride should be closing sometime next year because the renovations should be done at the end of 2024, and we expect work is going to take a decent amount of time! Model of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the 2022 D23 Expo We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any and all information about the big events we’ve mentioned, so make sure you stay tuned to DFB for more! These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When are you heading to Disney World in 2023? 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The Festival of the Arts will be BACK in 2023, and we’ve got some important details to share. 2022 Festival of the Arts Disney has already revealed 2 NEW booths that’ll be joining the Festival this year and announced this colorful festival’s dates (January 13th-February 20th, 2023), but now we’ve got more information you need to know. Disney already shared that the Disney on Broadway concert series will be coming back during the 2023 Festival. This offering features talented performers singing Disney songs at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. But who will be performing this year? Well, we’ve got our answer! Disney on Broadway Disney has just released the FULL LIST of performers and performance dates for 2023! The shows will be offered 3 times per day (at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8PM) from January 13th through February 20th. And there will be a special finale featuring a few different performers on February 20th. The performers include Kara Lindsay (from Newsies), Kevin Massey (from Tarzan), Arielle Jacobs (from Aladdin), and Mandy Gonzalez (from Aida). For the full list of performers, click here. Disney on Broadway Want to make sure you get great seats for a particular performance? Then you might want to look into booking a dining package for the Disney on Broadway concert series. The dining packages are available at lunch and dinner and each includes (1) an appetizer, entree, and dessert or 1 full buffet (when applicable) as well as a non-alcoholic drink, and (2) 1 guaranteed seat per person to a Disney on Broadway concert that same day. Dinner Package Entrance Here’s a full breakdown of the restaurants that participate in the dining package and the prices (note that prices do NOT include tax and gratuity): Akershus Royal Banquet (Norway Pavilion) — $74 per adult, $48 per child Biergarten Restaurant (Germany Pavilion) — $60 per adult, $34 per child Coral Reef Restaurant (The Living Seas) — $69 per adult, $27 per child Garden Grill Restaurant (The Land Pavilion) — $66 per adult, $43 per child Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada Pavilion) — $95 per adult, $36 per child Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (American Adventure Pavilion) — $35 Rose and Crown Dining Room (United Kingdom Pavilion) — $59 per adult, $25 per child Spice Road Table (Morocco Pavilion) — $47 per adult, $20 per child You Can Avoid this Queue and Get a Great Seat Reservations for the dining packages will become available on December 13th, 2022, so mark down that date! You can book these 60 days in advance of your trip. If you want to book a last-minute dining package, same-day dining packages will be available at Regal Eagle Smokehouse. But these are limited and subject to availability. Reservations do require a credit card guarantee, so keep that in mind. Figment Enjoying the Show For more news about the Festival of the Arts stay tuned. We’ll be sharing ALL of the details with you as soon as they’re announced. Click here to bookmark our page dedicated to the Festival of the Arts so you can see the latest info! Want to Learn MORE About the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths Coming in 2023 See Our Picks for the BEST of the FEST from the 2022 Festival of the Arts Click Here to See Photos & Videos From Our Time at the Festival of the Arts in 2022 Check Out ALL of Our Reviews of the Food Booths from the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Full Review of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine from 2022 Get a Look at the Figment Popcorn Bucket That Had a Multi-HOUR Wait on the First Day of the 2022 Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Check Out All of the 2022 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Spaceship Earth Got a MUPPETS-Inspired Look During the 2022 Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a fan of these dining packages? Tell us in the comments! The post PRICING and Details Revealed for Dining Packages at EPCOT’s 2023 Festival of the Arts 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. If you’re visiting Disney World this holiday season, you’ll want to check out the Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs, go shopping for all kinds of holiday merchandise, and maybe even attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom. But don’t forget that one of the most festive parks for the season is EPCOT! EPCOT In EPCOT, there are lots of decorations, holiday treats galore, and (of course) the International Festival of the Holidays! We were there on the first day of the festival to bring you all the news and food booth reviews, and you can check out all those reviews here. But the festival isn’t the only update at this park. Come with us to check out everything that’s changed in EPCOT since our last visit! EPCOT Festival Updates Of course, the biggest news at EPCOT is the start of the International Festival of the Holidays. Festival of the Holidays This festival runs through December 30th, 2022. There are holiday kitchens all over the park with festive eats from around the world, and we tried all the new dishes (along with some returning ones). Click here to see REVIEWS of every food booth at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. There’s also lots of live entertainment throughout EPCOT, including the fan-favorite Candlelight Processional. You can reserve your spot at the processional by booking a dining package. 2022 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Other entertainment offerings include storytellers around World Showcase, Joyful: A Celebration of the Season, and the Voices of Liberty, who sing Christmas carols at the American Adventure pavilion. Check out all the entertainment at the Festival of the Holidays here. Don’t forget to check out Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition, and earn a free cookie when you complete the Cookie Stroll, too! There are holiday-themed ride overlays (don’t miss Figment in his Christmas sweater!), Santa Claus meet-and-greets in the Odyssey pavilion, exclusive souvenirs, and more. Santa in The Odyssey in EPCOT And if you stay late enough, you can watch the special light show on Spaceship Earth that debuted for the occasion. There’s a lot to see and do at this festival, so check out our complete guide so that you don’t miss a thing! Our Complete Guide to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays You can also watch our DFB Video, which shows a bunch of the best treats at this year’s festival. But the festival isn’t the only news — let’s check out all the other updates in EPCOT now! EPCOT Construction Updates Over near Test Track, the little snack stand Cool Wash has been under construction for a while now. The kiosk previously had a new sign installed that said Refreshment Station, but recently we saw that the sign was first covered by a tarp and then completely removed. No sign here! Disney hasn’t announced any updates about Cool Wash, but we’ll be watching for news about the changes here. Over in the France pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase, the ornament dioramas have popped up, filled with holiday scenes. Ornament scenes Inside the giant ornaments, you can see holiday scenes at iconic France landmarks, like the Eiffel Tower. Holiday scenes in France Stop by this pavilion to check out all the displays! Learn all about EPCOT’s huge transformation here. EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop Starting at the Creations Shop in EPCOT’s World Celebration, we found the EPCOT 40th Anniversary Minnie Ears! The ears are covered in red sequins and have a rainbow bow in the middle with the EPCOT 40th logo. EPCOT 40th Anniversary Minnie Ears These ears cost $34.99 in the park, but you can get them for $29.99 if you buy them online at shopDisney instead! Click here to buy the EPCOT 40th Anniversary Minnie Ears online. Also in this shop, there was a small Disney World logo cup for $9.99… Disney cup …and a retro Mickey Mouse water bottle for $19.99. Vintage water bottle There were some new holiday items, including a Santa Mickey cake tin for $29.99… Santa Mickey cake tin …some Christmas cookie cutters for $24.99… Cookie cutters …a Christmas tree ornament set for $34.99… Ornament set …a set of Mickey-shaped ornaments for $29.99… Mickey Christmas ornaments …a vintage-inspired Mickey ornament for $22.99… Holiday ornament …and an Olaf ornament for $24.99. Olaf ornament We also found a long-sleeve pink Mickey shirt for $39.99… Pink Mickey Tee …a Disney princess lanyard pin set for $34.99… Disney Princess pins …a Disney World 50th Anniversary windbreaker jacket for $69.99… 50th anniversary jacket …and a couple of Hercules pins. One pin showed Meg and Hercules… Hercules and Megara pin …and another said, “Go the Distance.” Hercules pin No on to the next store! Pin Traders – Camera Center At Pin Traders – Camera Center (located near the front entrance of EPCOT), we found a new Figment pin… Figment Pin …some TRON patches… TRON patches …and a WALL-E pin that says “EEE-VA.” Wall-E Pin The next stop is Mission: SPACE. Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay At the Mision: SPACE Cargo Bay gift shop, there was a Star Wars journal set for $16.99… Star Wars Journal Set …and a t-shirt that says, “I Need My Space.” “I Need My Space” Tee The tee was $29.99. Disney Traders Disney Traders (near the entrance to World Showcase) had a Marvel Comics t-shirt… Marvel Comics Tee …and an Avengers-themed desk organizer. Avengers Desk Organizer The organizer costs $34.99. Plaza de los Amigos In the Mexico pavilion, you can find a lot of merchandise inside the pyramid. We found a new embroidery kit themed to Disney Pixar’s Coco. Coco Embroidery Set The kit costs $19.99. Gateway Gifts At Gateway Gifts, there was a set of Jack Skellington Hot Cocoa Surprise Melts for $18.99… Hot Cocoa Bombs …and a Nightmare Before Christmas casket-shaped tin that’s filled with gummy worms. Gummy Worms The casket tin costs $10.99. Port of Entry Port of Entry had an Alice in Wonderland long-sleeve tee for $39.99. ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Tee Just a few more stops left! Northwest Mercantile At the Canada pavilion, we found a Mickey water bottle at the Northwest Mercantile gift shop. Canada Water Bottle The water bottle was $29.99. L’Esprit de la Provence Over in the France pavilion, L’Esprit de la Provence had a new Remy (from Ratatouille) Spirit Jersey. Remy Spirit Jersey You can get this tie-dye jersey for $79.99. Die Weihnachts Ecke At the Germany pavilion, the Christmas store (called Die Weihnachts Ecke) had their pickle ornaments out! Pickle Ornament These ornaments are always in stock, but we recently saw some signs go up that share the story of the ornaments. Pickle Ornament Story You can get a pickle ornament for $19.95. Click here to check out new Disney merchandise that’s available ONLINE! Whew! That was a lot of updates, right? We’ve got a little fun break for you now – check out all the new, fun Disney-themed graphic tees and more in our merch store by clicking here! Matching shirts for the whole family! Stay tuned to DFB for updates on all the latest news from the Disney World parks and hotels. Click here to see what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 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! Are you visiting EPCOT for the 2022 Festival of the Holidays? Let us know in the comments. The post What’s New at EPCOT: A Casket Filled With…Gummy Worms? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays just kicked off with festive eats from around the world, but we’re also looking forward to next year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2022 The Festival of the Arts will take place from January 13th through February 20th, 2023, and it will bring back tasty eats, stunning visual art, and spectacular performances. Speaking of impressive performances, we just got the FULL LINEUP for the 2023 Disney on Broadway Concert Series! Check out the dates and performers here. The Festival of the Arts celebrates culinary, visual, and performing arts with food booths, art walks, and Broadway-style performances. The Disney on Broadway Concert Series features performances by some of Broadway’s most accomplished actors and actresses singing some of Disney’s most beloved songs at the America Gardens Theatre. Disney on Broadway Here’s a full lineup of the performances for Disney on Broadway in 2023: Jan. 13, 15, 16, 19, 20 – Kara Lindsay (“Newsies”) & Kevin Massey (“Tarzan”) Jan. 14, 17, 18, 21, 22 – Arielle Jacobs (“Aladdin”) & Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) Jan. 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, Feb. 2, 3 – Patti Murin (“Frozen”) & Robert Creighton (“Frozen”) Jan. 24, 27, 28, 31, Feb. 1, 4, 5– Mandy Gonzalez (“AIDA”) & L. Steven Taylor (“The Lion King”) Feb. 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19 – Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”) & Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”) Feb. 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17 – Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) & Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”) Feb. 20 – Special, extended finale performance featuring Brown, Scott, Simmons & Strickland The 2023 performances will start at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8:00PM every night at the America Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion. You can book Disney on Broadway dining packages beginning December 13th to get a guaranteed seat at the performance. 2020 Disney on Broadway Concert Series Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here for our full guide to the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting EPCOT for the Festival of the Arts this year? Let us know in the comments. The post FULL LINEUP Announced for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Concert Series first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts presented by AT&T returns to celebrate visual, culinary, and performing arts beginning Jan. 13, and today we’re sharing a first look at who will take the stage during the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series!View the full article

We visit the Disney World parks every day, and we’re constantly noticing new things! Hollywood Studios Just recently we’ve seen big construction changes, holiday merchandise, and even new snacks. And now, there’s a tasty new surprise in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We were walking through Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios when we spotted this new gelato stand! According to the Cast Members working there, it’s likely to be a permanent addition to the area. New gelato stand! It’s located next to Muppet*Vision 3D, and has 8 different flavors of gelato! There are 7 flavors on the menu, plus a Flavor of the Day. All the flavors The seven menu flavors include Cookies and Cream, Chocolate, Dulce de Leche, Mint Chocolate Chip, Mango, Strawberry, and Vanilla. The flavor of the day when we stopped by was Pumpkin Cheesecake — yummy! Sounds delicious! You can get one scoop for $7.50 or two scoops for $8.75. There are so many delicious combinations to be made! We can’t wait to try it out! We’ll be doing a full review later, so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates. We can’t wait to try out this new sweet treat and share all of our thoughts! This will be a great snack addition to that area of the park. WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Use code WDW2023 to get 25% off! Click Here to See the Ultimate Guide to Eating in Hollywood Studios! 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 flavor looks the most exciting to you? Tell us in the comments! The post SURPRISE! A New Gelato Stand Has Arrived in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is in FULL swing at Disney World, and we’re still taking it all in! Holiday decorations in Hollywood Studios From the festive decorations and merchandise to all the exclusive holiday snacks, there is a LOT happening around the parks right now. It can be hard to keep up with it all, but we’ve got you covered — it’s time for a look at what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Sunshine Day Bar If you’re feeling festive while walking around Sunset and Hollywood Boulevard, stop by the Sunshine Day Bar and grab yourself the In Holiday Fashion cocktail! It’s made with Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry, lime, and cinnamon. In Holiday Fashion You can whet your whistle with this drink for $15. Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Keystone Clothiers Celebrate the release of Willow on Disney+ beginning on November 30th with this Willow Wand! Willow wand Pick it up at Keystone Clothiers for $85. The Majestic The new Disney x COACH Walt Disney World collaboration has arrived at Hollywood Studios, and you can shop it all in person or online. New COACH collection Shop the backpack for $550, the tote bag for $495, and the shoulder bag for $295. Mickey’s of Hollywood A set of Mickey and Minnie Hanukkah plates has arrived at Mickey’s of Hollywood. Decorate your holiday table for $44.99. Hanukkah plate set Need a new hands-free bag for when you’re in the parks? Pick up this Walt Disney World crossbody satchel bag! New satchel bag It can be yours for $34.99. Legends of Hollywood We can show you the wor– okay, we can show you this Jasmine Lantern we found for $24.99… Jasmine lantern …and this Jasmine mug for $19.99. Jasmine mug You’ll find them both at Legends of Hollywood! Mouse About Town We’re kind of obsessed with this Disney World t-shirt dress — and if you are too, grab it on your next trip to DHS for $44.99. We love this pattern This sweater may have Goofy on it, but it’s not goofy at all! Goofy sweater It’s available for $59.99. Once Upon a Time You’ll find this double-sided Tweedle Dee… Tweedle Dee and Dum pillow …and Tweedle Dum pillow for $39.99. Black Spire Outpost And finally, get your hands on this Funko POP! Chewbacca Bobble Head for $19.99. Chewbacca bobble head When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Oh What Fun It Is To Ride Sweatshirt Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from around Disney World and more! 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 favorite thing to do at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: A 0 Backpack and MORE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s recent change in CEO from Bob Chapek to Bob Iger has been the subject of many a tweet recently. ©Reuters || Bob Iger is back in charge at Disney. Several celebrities, including Josh Gad (voice of Olaf in Frozen), Matt Martin (Sr. Creative Executive of Lucasfilm), and Tom K. Morris (Former Walt Disney Imagineer) commented on Bob Iger’s return, mainly in favor of the change in leadership. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner sent a simple message on the day after Iger returned, saying “Welcome back to Disney, @RobertIger!” Now, Eisner has commented once again on the change. Michael Eisner tweeted out this message today: “The Walt Disney Company has suffered in recent years. This is a good time for us to remember the words of Walt Disney who said, ‘Everybody falls down. Getting back up is how you learn to walk.’” Although Eisner didn’t specify what struggles Disney has been experiencing or how the company is now “getting back up,” the timing of the tweet seems to suggest it has to do with the change in leadership from Bob Chapek to Bob Iger. ©CNBC | 2020 Among Disney Parks fans, Chapek was largely an unpopular CEO as his time in the position saw several changes that were met with disapproval. The shift from the free FastPass+ to the paid Genie+ system, the introduction of Park Pass Reservations, and the removal of Magical Express are just a few of the changes that led some Disney fans to call for his exit. ©Disney However, The Walt Disney Company’s struggles cannot all be attributed to Chapek, as the company has also worked to navigate and recover from losses due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Disney has also been in the midst of a streaming war with its relatively young service, Disney+, and investors are calling for the platform to become profitable soon. ©Disney || Bob Chapek Whether Eisner was referring to Bob Chapek or just the difficulty of the last few years in general, it’s clear that he expects Iger to be the solution to Disney’s woes. Many fans feel the same way and expect big changes to come from Iger’s return. Bob Iger ©New York Post We’ll continue to watch for more news from Disney CEO Bob Iger. To learn more about the change in leadership, check out these posts: CEO Bob Iger Comments on Reedy Creek and “Don’t Say Gay” Controversy Is Disney CEO Bob Iger on a Collision Course with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis? The FIRST Thing Disney Fans Want to See from Bob Iger Why Disney Replaced Bob Chapek With Bob Iger Keep following DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see 7 BIG challenges Bob Iger will face as Disney’s CEO. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney Has “Suffered In Recent Years,” According to Former CEO Michael Eisner first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What was the biggest new addition to Disney World in 2022? Arguably, it was Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The brand-new ride took EPCOT by storm when it opened back in May, and since, guests have been eager to snag a boarding group and launch into space with Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Groot, and Drax. In honor of the ride’s initial opening, the nearby Joffrey’s stand offered a special beverage — now that drink has been changed for the holiday season and we’re trying it out! The World Discovery Joffrey’s stand is located between Connections Eatery and Cosmic Rewind, and it has a similar menu to most of the Joffrey’s locations around the park. But you’ll notice one thing that’s different — the Awesome Drink — Holiday Remix! The new drink! This new version of the Awesome Drink is made with frozen lemon ice, Minute Maid lemonade, green apple syrup, and topped up with sweet strawberry popping boba. You can get it for $6.49. Unfortunately, they were all out of the strawberry boba when we stopped by, so ours was simply topped with green ones instead. No boba for us! The strongest flavor here is definitely the lemonade, with a hint of green apple mixed in. It’s pretty refreshing, and it would be great for a hot day of walking around the park. But honestly, it’s not anything special. However, if you’d like to upgrade it a little bit, you can add Grey Goose vodka for $13.99 total. Awesome Drink — Holiday Remix! The regular version of this drink has the same basic ingredients, but it also has desert pear syrup and chewy green apple jelly stars — definitely a bit more exciting flavor-wise. So if you can’t get the regular version, we recommend saving your money and trying one of the drinks from the Festival of the Holidays instead. We’ll be on the lookout for more new snacks in EPCOT! Last week was the kickoff of the International Festival of the Holidays and we hopped around to all the food booths to check out the new and returning eats. There’s a lot to see this year if you’re visiting in the next month or so! WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Use code WDW2023 to get 25% off! Click Here to See Our Review of the Original Awesome Drink in EPCOT! 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 REVIEW: The New Guardians of the Galaxy Drink Left Us Disappointed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Flying during the holidays can get expensive! Flying can cost a pretty penny It’s one of the busiest times of the year to travel, meaning the demand is higher, meaning the prices are ALSO higher. Luckily, there are a lot of deals you can get! And right now, you can save big on JetBlue flights. JetBlue Airways is currently running their “We Just Click” sale for 2 days only! You can get $50 off of $100 or more with a one-way ticket. Just use the promo code CYBER22. ©Getty Images You have to book the deal by November 29th at 11:59PM EST and the discount applies to the base fare. You can get $50 off each one-way segment with a minimum spending of $100 per segment (excluding taxes and fees). Orlando International Airport This deal is only available for nonstop flights and isn’t available on transatlantic flights or previous bookings. So, head on over to JetBlue’s website to grab the deal before it’s gone! Time to fly For more on travel right now, check out the 5 BIGGEST things you NEED to know if you’re traveling to Disney World soon, how holiday travel is expected to bring MILLIONS through the Orlando Airport, and 5 laws you need to know before you travel to Orlando. Stay tuned to DFB for more travel news and updates! The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. 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’s your favorite airline to travel on? Tell us in the comments! The post How to SAVE on Your Next JetBlue Flight first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The second best thing about waking up and knowing you’re headed to Disneyland is knowing where you’re getting breakfast before you start your big day of fun! Snow-topped Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Are you grabbing a quick Starbucks coffee to save time or maybe you want to splurge on a character breakfast? Whatever your strategy may be, you might be feeling overwhelmed by all your options in Disneyland Resort, and we’re here to help you out! Here’s our list of the BEST breakfast options in Disneyland. Classic You can’t really get more classic than a Mickey-shaped Waffle from Carnation Cafe, a table-service restaurant in Disneyland Park! You can order it served with applewood-smoked bacon or smoked sausage for $15. Junior Plate at Carnation Cafe in Disneyland And speaking of classics, Carnation Cafe has existed in Disneyland Park (albeit it was originally an ice cream parlor) since it opened in 1955, so you’ll also be dining in a piece of Disneyland history! Check out a recent review of Carnation Cafe here! If you prefer pancakes over waffles, get a Mickey-shaped Pancake from Red Rose Taverne in Disneyland Park! You don’t need a reservation to dine here and you get the pancake, a serving of berry compote, and your choice of hickory-smoked bacon or sausage for $9.49. Red Rose Taverne Mickey Pancakes and Breakfast Platter Red Rose Taverne also accepts Mobile Order, which makes it easy to grab your breakfast quickly — so you can spend more time on your favorite rides! Read our most recent review of Red Rose Taverne here. Savory Okay, hear us out! Corn dogs might not sound like the ideal breakfast item to you but trust us when we say that Corn Dog Castle’s breakfast item is worth a try! The Breakfast Sausage and Egg Corn Dog is made with sausage and egg and topped with powdered sugar and raspberry jelly for $9.99. It also comes with your choice of a Cutie or a small bag of chips for $9.99. Breakfast Sausage and Egg Corn Dog This dish is served until 12PM and it’s a quick breakfast on the go option — plus it’s a small portion, which is good for people who aren’t looking for a huge breakfast before riding a bunch of rides. You can find Corn Dog Castle in Disney California Adventure. Click here for our recent Corn Dog Castle review! But if a breakfast sandwich sounds good to you, the Egg Bacon Croissant from Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland Park is both tasty and unique! It’s a flaky croissant filled with egg, bacon, cheese, and hollandaise sauce, which makes it quite a filling dish. Egg and Bacon Croissant at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe You can order just the sandwich itself for $8.99 or add a serving of fruit for $10.99. This is another restaurant that accepts Mobile Order, so if you’re looking for a quick but filling breakfast, this is a good option. Find out more about Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe here! Sweet Let’s switch gears and look at some sweet breakfast options! Tangaroa Toast from Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill in Disneyland Hotel is a delicious breakfast treat you may have never had before. It’s brick toast served with citrus custard, guava syrup, whipped cream, and toasted coconut for $15. It’s also served with bacon! Tangaroa Terrace Tangaroa Toast Tangaroa Terrace is a quick service spot that’s easy for guests of the Disneyland Hotel to visit, and this dish is majorly shareable. If you’re in the mood for breakfast with a Polynesian flair, give Tangaroa Toast a try! Click here to see our original review of Tangaroa Toast! It’s hard to find anymore more delicious than Beignets from Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express in Downtown Disney. They’re available at the counter service location of Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and you can find both classic beignets as well as special variations. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express Get a small order of four Original New Orleans Beignets for $9.99, a large order of six for $12.99, and even a family size order of 10 for $15.99. They’re easy to grab on your way through Downtown Disney into the parks, and you can also share them with everyone in your group! Just be careful not to get powdered sugar all over yourself. Read our review of Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express Beignets here! Over in Disneyland Park, the Vanilla & Maple Monkey Bread from River Belle Terrace is a total must-try for all fans of breakfast sweets. It’s served with vanilla ice cream, lemon glaze, and berries for $9. Vanilla and Maple Monkey Bread Just keep in mind that this is a very sweet breakfast dish, and you do need a reservation to eat at River Belle Terrace so this is not exactly the fastest breakfast option. But if you like to take your time at breakfast and start your day with a big meal, River Belle Terrace is a great choice! Here’s a recent review of breakfast at River Belle Terrace! Characters Now let’s talk about characters! At the Plaza Inn in Disneyland Park, the Minnie & Friends — Breakfast in the Park buffet gets you all kinds of classic breakfast menu items like Mickey Waffles, cereal, fruit, eggs, meats, pastries, and more. There are also MINNIE Waffles! There are so many places to find waffles in Disney World! While you dine, you can visit with characters like Pluto, Chip, Dale, Daisy, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger, and it costs $41 per adult and $24 per child to get your fill of the buffet and start your day with a full stomach! Check out our first look at the Plaza Inn character breakfast! Goofy’s Kitchen is another character dining option in the Disneyland Hotel, where you can fill yourself up on classic breakfast items like Mickey Mouse Pancakes or go for unique options, like Goofy’s Famous Peanut Butter Pizza. While you dine, enjoy visiting with characters such as Pluto, Chip, Dale, Minnie, and of course — Goofy! Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel You don’t need a park ticket to dine at Goofy’s Kitchen but you do need a reservation, and it might set you back a bit at $85 per adult and $35 per child. Learn more about Goofy’s Kitchen here! Mickey’s Tales of Adventure at Storytellers Cafe is another character dining option, with this spot located at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. This breakfast meal is served as a buffet for $49 per adult and $29 per child, complete with tableside visits from Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Chip, and Dale — who are dressed for adventure. Character dining at Storytellers Cafe You can enjoy classic breakfast eats like eggs, bacon, and sausage, along with Mickey Waffles and plenty more! Check out our experience at Mickey’s Tales of Adventure here! Fancy If you want to go REALLY fancy with character dining, the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose in the Grand Californian is more than just a meal — it’s also an experience. But at $125 per person for both adults AND children, it’s a pricey experience. Princess Time! Breakfast is a three-course meal alongside interactions with Disney Princesses, and kids also get to take home some swag, like a drawstring bag. If you have a Disney Princess-loving kiddo, this might be worth the splurge. Read more about this pricey Disney Princess experience here! Stay tuned to DFB for more meal ideas in Disneyland and Disney World! Click here to find out what’s NEW in Disneyland Resort! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Intergalactic cuisines, morphing snacks, and restaurants where you feel like you deserve an apology when it’s all said and done — eating at Disney World might not be as straightforward as you think. Blue and Green Milk In fact, we think Disney’s got some MAJOR EXPLAINING to do when it comes to MANY of these WILD offerings. Check out our video below about how Disney World Food That Needs Some Explaining. 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! 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 the weirdest thing you’ve tried in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: Disney World Food That Needs Some Explaining first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

University of North Carolina wide receiver Tylee Craft was named the recipient of the 2022 Disney Spirit Award just eight months after nearly losing his life to lung cancer. Craft, 20, is now working to resume his playing career while also supporting other people going through similar medical struggles. North Carolina head coach Mack Brown […]View the full article

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Are you as busy holiday shopping as we are? Disney Artwork There have been tons of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals over the past few days, and we’ve got lots of gift guides to help you find the perfect gifts for your family. If you’ve got someone who loves artwork, or you would love to meet a Disney legend, Jim Shore will be meeting guests and signing his art in Disney World this week! Jim Shore will be in EPCOT’s The Art of Disney store on November 29th from 9:30-11AM, and at The Art of Disney in Disney Springs from 10AM-12PM on November 30th! He’ll be greeting guests and signing his artwork for purchase. ©Disney Jim Shore is a well-known Disney artist, recognized for his new interpretation of iconic Disney characters. Jim Shore Artwork If you’re a lover of Disney artwork, we’re always keeping an eye on the sales and new artwork news we see. You can also surround yourself with art at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort or at Animator’s Palate on Disney Cruise Line. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! If you love artwork, you’d love EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! 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 Jim Shore artwork? Tell us below! The post You Can Meet Artist Jim Shore In Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We just got a MAJOR UPDATE about a NEW perk coming to Disney World hotel rooms! Hey, Disney! Disney previously announced that new “Hey, Disney!” Alexa devices would be installed in Disney World and Disneyland hotel rooms in 2022. With the year’s end rapidly approaching, we were beginning to doubt the timeline for this project, but now there’s finally some progress happening. See which hotel will get “Hey Disney!” devices FIRST here. DFB reader @bradster1325 on Instagram sent us a picture of a notice they received while staying at Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort. The letter states, “In select Disney Resort hotel rooms, we are testing a new magical interactive smart speaker called ‘Hey, Disney!’. Cast Members may be entering your Guest Room for a short period of time between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm to install ‘Hey, Disney!‘.” Thanks to DFB reader @bradster1325 It sounds like the “Hey, Disney!” devices are still in the testing stages, but it’s exciting to see some progress on this update at the Disney hotels. If you’re staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort soon, you may get a “Hey, Disney!” device in your room. We’ll continue to watch for the devices to appear at other hotels as well. Hey, Disney! When the devices are all installed, they will be “custom voice assistants” for guests staying at Disney World and Disneyland hotels. They’ll be able to assist guests with room amenities, guest services, planning tips, weather information, and more. ©Amazon For example, you’ll be able to ask the device for extra towels, blankets, or pillows, and a Cast Member will bring them to your room. “Hey, Disney!” will also be able to answer questions like “What time does EPCOT open?” Disney Trivia Here are some other things that “Hey, Disney!” can do: Tell you when the next bus to a specific park or Disney Springs is scheduled to arrive at your hotel Make dining recommendations Tell you the day’s weather forecast Tell you Disney-themed jokes Ask Disney trivia questions Create soundscapes that will transport you into the worlds of your favorite characters with ambient sounds and music Get Ready to Laugh! We’ll keep watching for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. Click here to learn more about “Hey, Disney!” devices coming to 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 do you think about the new “Hey, Disney!” devices coming to Disney World hotels? Let us know in the comments. The post MAJOR UPDATE on “Hey, Disney!” Alexa Devices Coming to Disney World Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems like there’s almost always SOMETHING new at Disney World! The tree is up in Disney Springs! From construction updates to new merchandise to special celebrations, it’s hard to keep up with everything going on. But don’t worry, that’s why we’re here! We keep up with everything so you don’t have to. So, let’s check out what’s new over at Disney Springs! Disney Springs Food Updates Amorette’s Patisserie There’s a new Santa Claus petit cake at Amorette’s Patisserie! It’s chocolate chip cookie cake, vanilla mousse, and chocolate chiffon cake for $22. SO fun The design is absolutely adorable! Click here to see our FULL review of this cake! Salt & Straw The new holiday flavors are available over at Salt & Straw! We’ve seen these flavors at the Disneyland location before, but they’re new to Disney World. The options this holiday season are Gingerbread Cookie Dough, Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache, The Great Cookie Swap, Dwanta’s Teremana Spiked Eggnog, and Peppermint Cocoa! ©Salt & Straw You can try out the one that sounds the most interesting to you, or grab ALL of them! These flavors are available from now until December 29th. Click here to see more about these flavors! Vivoli il Gelato At the gelato spot in Disney Springs, the Apple Jingle is on the menu for the holidays! This is spiced apple cider gelato and Cigar City Cider Apple Pie, so you do need to be 21+ to get this drink. Would you try this? You can grab it for $18! Coca-Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar There are some new drinks on the menu over at the Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar — the Twilight Spritz, which is Simply lemonade, Mazoe Blackberry, iridescent shimmer, and crushed rock candy for $18… Twilight Spritz …and the Brownie Masher, which is Fairlife chocolate milk, ice cream, brownies, and whipped cream. Brownie Masher This one is also $18! Disney Springs Construction Updates Summer House on the Lake We passed by the construction site where Summer House on the Lake is being built! Construction This new restaurant should be opening up at Disney Springs sometime in 2023. Click here to see what we might find at Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney The new retro swirl Minnie ears are available in World of Disney! You can get them for $34.99. New ears There’s also a new Briar Rose kids’ dress in here for $69.99… New dress …a Santa Mickey stand for $59.99… Cute! …a Hanukkah serving tray for $34.99… Hanukkah tray …a Minnie holiday display tray for $39.99… Minnie tray …a holiday ornament set for $44.99… So cute! …a Mickey youth Christmas button down for $44.99… Perfect for that warm Florida weather …a Minnie youth Christmas outfit for $44.99… Adorable …a Christmas Mickey gingerbread hat for $29.99… Love! …a set of dog Christmas toys for $24.99… All the toys! …and a Seasons Grootings shirt for $34.99. Ha-ha There was a bunch of new stuff in World of Disney! We also found this Mickey black long sleeve shirt for $52.99… Fun! …an adult coloring kit for $24.99… Coloring kit …a journal kit for $29.99… Stencils! …a Figment plush for $29.99… Figgy …a Dalmatian for $29.99… Awe! …and a Snow White picture case for $49.99. Snow White More new Marvel stuff arrived, including this Marvel hoodie for $59.99… Marvel hoodie …a short sleeve yellow Wakanda Forever shirt for $36.99… Wakanda shirt …a long sleeve yellow Wakanda Forever shirt for $34.99… Long sleeve version …a grey Wakanda Forever shirt for $24.99… Another one …and a black Wakanda Forever sweatshirt for $59.99. Nice! There was also a new Star Wars hat for $24.99… Vader hat …a youth Mickey and Friends long sleeve shirt for $34.99… Love this …a new Disney World T-shirt… Disney World shirt …and a new Stitch T-shirt. Stitch shirt This one was $29.99. Marketplace Co-Op Over in Marketplace Co-Op, there was a new Black Panther bag for $24.99… Black Panther bag …a princess dog dress for $29.99… For dogs …and a new Marvel shirt. Marvel shirt This shirt was $36.99. Pin Traders In Pin Traders, we found a bunch of new pins. There is a new Nemo Disney arcade pin for $19.99… Nemo pin …a Disney Princess pin for $29.99… All the princesses …A Bugs Life Disney arcade pin for $19.99… Interesting …a Hercules pin… Hercules …a Hades pin… Hades …a Hercules and Meg pin… Fun …a Soul pin… Awe …another Soul pin… Cute! …a villains pin for $17.99… Villain sidekicks …an Emperor’s New Groove pin for $17.99… Emperor’s New Groove …and a Mickey camera pin. Mickey! There are a lot of options to add to your pin collection! Disney’s Days of Christmas Over at Disney’s Days of Christmas, there is a new Ewok stocking for $34.99… Love …and a The Santa Clause ornament. New ornament This one is $29.99. Vera Bradley And, at Vera Bradley in Disney Springs, there’s a new blue holiday pattern that comes in a wristlet for $48… Wristlet …a shoulder bag for $110… Tote …and a wallet for $60. Wallet For more on what’s going on in Disney World, check out the one thing you need to do ASAP if you’re planning to visit Disney World soon, new cocktails and a price increase that hit Disney World restaurants recently, and Disney World’s SECRET weapon in EPCOT. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Why You’ll Pay MORE to Get LESS Now 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. Where is your favorite place to shop in Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney Springs: A FANCY (But Tiny) Santa Cake! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You don’t need a ticket to see some of Disney World’s best holiday displays or try some festive treats! Disney’s Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel At Disney’s Beach Club, you can check out the GIANT gingerbread carousel display, and afterward, you can head to Beaches & Cream Soda Shop for a returning holiday treat! The Holiday Cookie-Butter Shake is BACK at Beaches & Cream in Disney’s Beach Club! This is a cookie butter-flavored milkshake drizzled in red and green caramel and topped with a red velvet Christmas Tree Cupcake for $15. Holiday Cookie Butter Shake Note that we spoke to a Cast Member who told us that if you order this shake right now, you’ll actually get a gingerbread shake rather than a cookie butter shake, but the cookie butter should be available as of December 2nd. It looks very similar to the Cookie-Butter Shake we tried last year, and it was absolutely delicious again, even with the gingerbread flavors! Just keep in mind that this is an incredibly sweet treat, and we definitely tasted the caramel drizzle that paired nicely with the gingerbread flavor. That’s a lot of red and green The cupcake topper was moist with a great chocolate flavor, and the icing was nice and light too. The chocolate ears were a nice touch and the shortbread cookie star was delicious! So pretty! If you want to try the modified gingerbread version of this shake make sure you head to Beaches & Cream before December 2nd, and if you want the cookie butter version you might want to wait to place your order until verifying with a Cast Member that the original flavor is back. Yum! Looking for more Disney World hotel holiday treats? Stop by Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa to check out the life-size gingerbread house and shop for a variety of special holiday treats! Grand Floridian’s gingerbread house Keep following DFB for more Disney snack and treat news! The WORST part of visiting Disney World during a holiday! 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! Would you try this holiday milkshake? Tell us in the comments! The post The AMAZING Cookie-Butter Milkshake Is BACK in Disney World (Sort Of) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Frontier Airlines has been in the news a lot lately, from the canceled merger with Spirit Airlines to the closure of their customer service phone line. ©Frontier Airlines Still, Frontier offers some of the cheapest fares out there, and when you’re trying to make the most of your Disney World budget, saving money on flights can make a big difference! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World right now and you’re looking to save as much money as possible, you might want to consider booking with Frontier — and here’s why. For Cyber Monday, Frontier Airlines is offering four million seats beginning at just $39! ©Frontier Airlines This discount is valid through 11:59PM on November 29th, 2022, and the $39 fare is valid for domestic nonstop travel taking place on select dates and weekdays through May 24th, 2023. ©Frontier Airlines Make sure you review the fine print, which specifies applicable days of the week, dates, and additional sale fares of $59. You do not need to book a round trip to qualify for this discount and a seven-day advance purchase is required. All reservations are also non-refundable, and additions like baggage and seat assignments will cost extra. ©Bill Montgomery/Houston Chronicle | Obtained Via SFGATE If you’re looking for more ways to save on your flight to Disney World, make sure you check all the links below! Complete guide to booking the CHEAPEST flight to Disney World The secret app that can help you save BIG on flights How to find the BEST airfare deals on Google Flights What are you favorite travel tips? Keep following DFB for more Disney travel news and updates! Why holiday flight costs are high despite fewer bookings! 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 flown Frontier Airlines? Tell us in the comments! The post HUGE Cyber Monday Sale Offering Flights to Orlando for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There are so many dining options at Disney World, that we’ve dedicated an entire blog to it! Dumbo And while kids are welcome pretty much everywhere in Disney, there are some restaurants that work slightly better than others for families with kids. While you’re on vacation, the last you want to do is pack the same ol’ lunches and cook the same ol’ dinners as you do at home (well, probably…you do you!). This is your vacation and eating out and letting someone else prepare the meal and clean the kitchen is part of that splurge! But it can be tricky with wiggly kiddos and picky eaters, and we feel that pain, too. Well, we’ve scoured all of Disney’s 200+ dining options to bring you our BEST picks for Disney World restaurants for kids. Mickey Waffles Before we dig in, let’s establish some expectations. We’ve also narrowed down our top tips to the BEST spot in each park, as well as a champion for Disney Springs and the Resorts. But because we’re the ones making up the rules, we added in a few honorable mentions that we still love but were just edged out of that top spot of glory. Another caveat, we focused on Table Service restaurants — not Counter Service spots. So those are the main highlights and options we’ll dig into the details on. But we’ll also give a quick nod to the Counter Service spot in each location to help ya out! Casey’s Corner So, now that we’re done with the fine print of this post, let’s get into it! Honorable Mentions Yep, we wanna warm you up for the good stuff. So here are the picks that we love, and are still worth a try, maybe if you couldn’t snag a coveted Advanced Dining Reservation at one of the other spots we mention. We’ve got two in this category, so let’s get right to it! T-Rex Some basic stats right off the bat: Service Style: Table Service restaurant, so Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended Type of Food: American, Unique/Themed Dining, Location: Marketplace, Disney Springs Famous Dishes: Cotton-Tini (Candy Cotton cocktail), Paleozoic Chicken Sandwich, the Bronto Burger, and the Chocolate Extinction dessert Price Point: $$ ($15-$34.99 per adult) T-Rex Restaurant T-Rex certainly sticks out when you’re strolling through Disney Springs. The exterior of the restaurant features HUGE dinosaur skeletons and prehistoric vibes. And the fun CERTAINLY doesn’t stop when you head inside. There are GIANT dinosaur robots EVERYWHERE inside. Yup, that includes tyrannosaurus rexes! The schtick here is exactly what you find across the way at Rainforest Cafe: you’re IN the creatures’ world while you eat your chicken nuggets or pizza. The menu is full of creative names, but the cuisine itself is pretty standard. You’ll find classic favorites like burgers, pasta, and even some seafood options like coconut shrimp. The kids menu is pretty hearty, too, with familiar favorites like mac and cheese, pizza, and corn dogs. This spot isn’t winning any culinary awards, but it provides some kid-pleasing options, and enough unique options that it’ll likely be a fun memory, too. Colosso Beef Nachos A word of warning for those sensitive to noises, every 20 minutes or so, there’s a meteor shower that makes part of the restaurant go dark or change color while sound effects happen! You can even see the meteors in the meteor room. So, if your kids are into dinosaurs but not loud noises, bring earmuffs, earplugs, or other devices that can soften this feature for your tyke. REVIEW: This is the Chili’s of Disney World. And It’s Filled With Robot Dinosaurs. Chef Mickey’s Here’s the rundown: Service Style: Table Service restaurant, so Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended Type of Food: American, Character Dining, Family Style/Buffet Location: Contemporary Resort Famous Dishes: Loaded Potato-Cheese Casserole, Mickey Waffles, Potato Gnocchi, Prime Rib Price Point: $$$ ($35-$59.99 per adult) Chef Mickey’s *Gasp* How did Chef Mickey’s not make the best of the best list for kids!?!? It’s ICONIC and one of the toughest restaurants to get a reservation — yep, it’s that popular! And don’t get us wrong, we enjoy Chef Mickey’s, but when there’s only one top spot for ALL of the Disney Resorts, there was some fierce competition. Kids’ Platter With the characters, the monorail whizzing to and fro, and the meal that provides plenty of options for picky-eaters, Chef Mickey’s is a kid-pleaser for sure, but it’s not our TOP kid-pleaser. If you can snag a coveted dining reservation for this sweet spot, you’ll have a great time. But we have some other options that will also make your kiddo squeal with glee. If You LOVE Chef Mickey’s in Disney World, You’ve Gotta See These Ears If those two were the “runners up,” how awesome must the winners be? Well.. without further ado, let’s get to our WINNERS! The BEST restaurants for adults for each park, the resorts, and Disney Springs. EPCOT Garden Grill The overview: Service Style: Table Service restaurant, so Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended Type of Food: American, Character Dining, Family Style Location: Land Pavilion, EPCOT Famous Dishes: Grilled Beef and Harvest-inspired Garden Salad (featuring ingredients grown in the pavilion’s hydroponic gardens!) Price Point: $$$ ($35-$59.99 per adult) Mickey at Garden Grill Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant is one of the only places you’ll find Mickey Mouse in EPCOT — and he’s joined by Chip, Dale, and Pluto! These four characters provide ample entertainment at this family-style restaurant! The food is served on platters here, so it’s an all-you-can-eat feast with your family. Since the earliest days of EPCOT Center, this restaurant has had many different styles, but has always been Disney World’s only rotating restaurant! Throughout your meal, you’ll see several of the different scenes from the Living with the Land ride below! Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant The menu here is all-you-care-to-eat. The rotating menu for lunch and dinner can include grilled steak, roasted chicken, and sustainable fish of the day (at dinner only). Platters are served family-style to your table, so there’s no getting up to go to a buffet. Also included are salad (featuring ingredients grown within the Land Pavilion), rolls, veggies, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. The homestyle food pleases practically every palate, and the characters plus the rotating dining room keep the kiddos entertained throughout the meal! Is Garden Grill in EPCOT the Same Without Its Signature Dish? We Found Out. If you’re looking for more of a quick meal, then our counter service recommendation is Connections Eatery! Though World Showcase gets a lot of attention for its international cuisine, Connections is our pick because of the ABUNDANT seating! Some of the World Showcase counter service options don’t offer a lot of seating, and this spot has plenty of indoor spots to nosh, cool off, and even charge your phone if you need to before hopping on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. REVIEW of the NEW Connections Eatery Restaurant in EPCOT Magic Kingdom The Crystal Palace The overview: Service Style: Table Service restaurant, so Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended Type of Food: American, Buffet, Character Dining Location: Main Street, U.S.A., Magic Kingdom Famous Dishes: Shrimp and a crab claw with cocktail sauce, Loaded Tater Tot Station, Carved Prime Rib Price Point: $$ ($15-$34.99 per adult) Piglet The Crystal Palace is located at the very end of Main Street, U.S.A, right near Adventureland. The building is done in a Victorian style and is quite striking. Look for the big, window-filled creamy white building nestled just off the hub. This restaurant is always celebrating friendship day, so it’s a great place to bring some friends of your own! So tasty! This friendly buffet also has some home-cookin’ inspired dishes to choose from, like Country Fried Chicken with Black Pepper Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Carved Prime Rib. Kids also have their own section with pizza, quesadillas, and mac and cheese. There’s so much to love about this restaurant! The stick-to-your-ribs options, dining in the HEART of the magic (with a view of the Castle right out the front windows!), and hugging some of your favorite Pooh friends. Really the only somewhat downside is that as a buffet, you do have to go up to the buffet to get your meal, so you’ll have to coordinate with your travel party, who stays at the table with the kiddos while someone grabs the grub! REVIEW: Do Characters Justify the HUGE Price Increase at Crystal Palace in Disney World? We Found Out. If you’re looking for more of a quick meal, then our counter service recommendation in Magic Kingdom is Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe You’ll find classic fast food here, burgers, sandwiches, and chicken strips — but there are some fun seasonal offerings. We love that Cosmic Rays offers something for adults and kiddos alike. But the real draw to this spot is Sonny Eclipse, who plans some of the most popular music across the galaxy. Review: Galaxy Loaded Fries — a Secret Menu Item — at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Hollywood Studios Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant The overview: Service Style: Table Service restaurant, so Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended Type of Food: American, Unique/Themed Dining Location: Commissary Lane, Hollywood Studios Famous Dishes: Fried Pickles, Drive-In BBQ Burger, Warm Glazed Doughnut Price Point: $$ ($15-$34.99 per adult) This place is a big hit Drive-in + Restaurant = Fun! Especially if it’s actually indoors! That’s what you’ll find at Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Picture this: you’re in a car at a drive-in watching silly, mid-century b movies about zombies and The Blob, when a server glides up to your table with a burger, shake, and some fries! Just about perfect, right? I think so, too. Disney’s Sci-Fi Dine-In is an extraordinary restaurant that’s worth at least one try for the unique atmosphere, but you’ll be coming back for more. Feature Film Burger — Surf and Turf at Sci-Fi Dine-InTheater The entrees are items that everyone recognizes — mostly burgers, with a few other options like pasta and salad, for those who want a bit of variety with their film. Families sit in a car and watch a movie on the HUGE movie screen while eating. Kids get a chance to sit in the FRONT seat and get familiar options like cheeseburgers, chicken strips, and mac and cheese. It’s a unique experience that the whole family will love — but especially the kiddos! Review: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Got a Menu OVERHAUL in Disney World and We’re Trying it Out! For a quick meal in Hollywood Studios, head over to Backlot Express! Backlot Express “A Warehouse of Good Eating” is the motto at Backlot Express, which is themed as a production warehouse and is therefore positively packed with unique props, paints, and more! Backlot Express offers classic counter service entrees: you’ll find burgers, sandwiches, and salads on the menu. And, even though most Star Wars food items are found in Galaxy’s Edge these days, you’ll often spot a fun Star Wars-themed treat or two up for grabs. Have New Menu Items Made a Hollywood Studios Restaurant BETTER? Animal Kingdom Tusker House The overview: Service Style: Table Service restaurant, so Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended Type of Food: African, American, Character Dining, Family Style, Unique/Themed Dining Location: Africa, Animal Kingdom Famous Dishes: Breakfast — Mickey Waffles, Durban Chicken and Egg Curry; Lunch and Dinner — Bottomless Bread Service with spreads, Moroccan Spiced Beef, Cape Malay Green Curry Shrimp, House-made Mac and Cheese Price Point: $$$ ($35-$59.99 per adult) Mickey at Tusker House Animal Kingdom’s Tusker House is one of the best-kept secrets around when it comes to Disney dining and Character Meals. It offers buffet style foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tusker House Lunch If the idea, name, or even look of the Moroccan-spiced Beef or Berbere-marinated Pork does not appeal to your kiddos (or maybe not even to you) not to worry because there are PLENTY of familiar foods for those who want to leave their sense of adventure on the safari ride and not on their dinner plate. Non-adventurous eaters can still get their fill of Roasted Chicken, House-made Macaroni & Cheese, and Potatoes, along with plain white rice and their choice of Bread and Rolls, too. And, in between mouthfuls, they get to hug and take pictures with Mickey and the gang in their wicked cool safari outfits! REVIEW: You Had Us at Bottomless Bread Service (!!) at Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Counter Service option in Animal Kingdom is Satu’li Canteen! Did someone say Cheeseburger Pods? Two words: CHEESEBURGER PODS. Ok, we’ll be honest; this is one of our favorites (as adults)! The menu is “inspired by Pandora’s bounty,” with an international influence on the cuisine. Customizable bowls and Steamed Pods (twists on Bao Buns), along with unique drinks and desserts, are available at this lunch and dinner spot. If you need two more words to convince you: AIR CONDITIONING. Review: The Disney World Restaurant That’ll Change the Way You Think About “Fast” Food Disney Springs Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant The overview: Service Style: Table Service restaurant, so Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended Type of Food: Irish, Unique/Themed Dining Location: The Landing, Disney Springs Famous Dishes: Bangers and Mash, Gers Bread and Butter Pudding, Fish & Chips (also available gluten-free) Price Point: $$ ($15-$34.99 per adult) Live music and Irish Dancers at Raglan Road in Disney Springs Kids aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Irish Pub?” Ok, we feel you, but trust us on this. This spot is a hoppin’ good time! Live music and Irish dancers keep this place entertaining for the kiddos and loud enough that you don’t really have to worry if your hyper seven-year-old is being a bit loud. Now You’re Talking Sandwich And the kids menu is high quality but also very familiar. Fried or grilled chicken, mac n cheese (because it’s a kid menu staple), and a kid version of fish and chips, if your kiddos enjoy their seafood! This is really a great spot for everyone to have a good time! The Great Irish Hooley Event Is BACK at Raglan Road in Disney Springs — Come Along With Us! If you’re more in the mood for something quick in between shopping stops, then Chicken Guy! is our spot for you. YUM We LOVE the high-quality chicken strips here, plus the super melty cheese will always win points with us. Plenty of sauces to choose from for folks who like to keep it classic or some wanting a splash of something more daring. So many good things here: Super melty cheese , tons of flavorful sauces , even yet another iteration of macaroni and cheese . Yep. Chicken Guy! is approved by both DFB and kiddos! Does This Newly Opened Eatery Give Chicken Guy! in Disney Springs a Run for Its Money?! Disney Resort Ohana The overview: Service Style: Table Service restaurant, so Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended Type of Food: American, Polynesian, Character Dining, Family Style, Unique/Themed Dining Location: Polynesian Village Resort Famous Dishes: Grilled meats, Ohana Noodles, Bread Pudding dessert Price Point: $$$ ($35-$59.99 per adult) Mickey at ‘Ohana — Best Friends Breakfast! Be honest, all through this post, you were wondering what could’ve possibly beaten out Chef Mickey’s, weren’t you? Well, now that you’re here, let’s explain. ‘Ohana is one of the most popular and beloved dining experiences in Walt Disney World! This restaurant at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, punctuated by a huge cooking fire in the center, is known for its Hawaiian-style “churrascaria”-type service for dinner. Indulge in an all-you-can-eat feast of grilled meats, Hawaiian specialty sides, and the signature ‘Ohana Bread Pudding for dessert. (And if you time your meal right, you can enjoy viewing the Magic Kingdom fireworks from inside ‘Ohana!) If you visit ‘Ohana in the morning, you’ll get to meet Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and other Disney pals (typically Pluto)… all dressed up in their Hawaiian finest for the Best Friends Breakfast! *tears up* There’s no bad option here. If you come for breakfast, you get Mickey & the gang to keep you company and Mickey Waffles! If you come for lunch or dinner, you get Ohana NOODLES! No matter when you come, you’re a winner! Review: Return of Characters Nearly DOUBLES Cost of ’Ohana Breakfast in Disney World — Is It Worth It? Need something a bit faster before you rush your kids to the parks, or the pool, or to bed? Well, most of the counter service options at your resort are gonna have a standard type of menu. But if you want a destination resort counter service meal, then our choice is the Contempo Cafe in… you guessed it, the Contemporary Resort. Contempo Cafe The grab-and-go food is pretty much the same you’ll get at any other resort counter service, but we do enjoy the bakery case with the Peanut Butter Pie and other seasonal cupcakes. Not to mention that you can’t beat watching the Monorail whizz by while you eat. So Contempo Cafe gets an A+ for both desserts and atmosphere! Is Disney World’s Dole Whip Cupcake As Good As It Sounds? So there you have it, our top picks and honorable mentions for the best kid dining in Disney World. Some places you might have to plan to spend a bit more money on, and some are right in the middle of that Disney dining price point. You’ll definitely want to be on your Advanced Dining Reservation game to make sure you secure your spot at these table service restaurants, but luckily we tossed in a few counter service “back ups” just in case your schedule requires a bit more flexibility. For more tips on dining, shopping, and, well, all things Disney, stay plugged in to DFB. Check out some of these other posts to keep informed on all things Disney food! 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’s your favorite Disney World restaurant for kids? Did yours make the list? Comment below! The post Best Disney World Restaurants for Kids first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Bob Iger recently held his first Town Hall meeting as the newly returned CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger ©New York Post In the meeting, we learned how Iger felt about the Park Pass Reservation System, that the previously announced hiring freeze would continue, and that no, Disney would not be merging with Apple. Now, it looks like Iger is sharing his thoughts on a few of the controversies that have surrounded the company in recent years. The Walt Disney Company has been no stranger to controversy recently, and now CEO Bob Iger is dealing with whatever fallout remains from it. During a recent Town Hall meeting with Cast Members, Iger was asked about everything from potential mergers to employees returning from remote work, to the company’s relationship with the state of Florida. ©Disney After confirming that the hiring freeze announced by former CEO Bob Chapek would continue, Iger shared that the rumors surrounding Apple purchasing Disney were “speculation” and that he does not expect to make any acquisitions during his two-year contract. Iger stated, “Nothing is forever, but I am very, very comfortable with each of the assets that we have,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images Then, Iger was asked about the tumultuous relationship between Disney and the state of Florida since the Parental Rights in Education law (or “Don’t Say Gay” law by critics) was introduced. You might remember that Disney initially didn’t respond to the bill, then the company issued a response followed by a memo from then-CEO Bob Chapek, a later apology from Chapek, and further comments. In response to Disney’s condemnation of the bill (which has since been signed into law), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pushed a bill through the state legislature that will dissolve Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, which gives Disney special taxing status. ©Spectrum News 13 Iger shared, “I had no idea what its ramifications are in terms of the business itself,” in response to the dissolution of the district. “The state of Florida has been very important to us for a long time, and we have been very important to the state of Florida.” Reedy Creek Trash Cans He was then asked what the company’s position is when it comes to taking political stances and replied, “I think there’s a misperception here about what politics is.” He continued, “Some of the subjects that have been proven to be controversial as it relates to Disney have been branded political, and I don’t think they are.” “Do I like the company being embroiled in controversy? Of course not.” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline What exactly Iger plans on doing about the future of Reedy Creek or how the company will handle any potential future controversy remains to be seen, but we’ll keep you updated with the latest! To read more about the recent changes in the company, check out our posts below: Bob Iger Is Back at Disney. Here’s What Can Change (and What Won’t). Why Disney Replaced Bob Chapek With Bob Iger Celebrities React to Disney’s Decision To Bring Bob Iger Back as CEO Bob Iger Announces Kareem Daniel, a Lieutenant of Bob Chapek, Is Leaving Disney Disney CEO Bob Iger Salary REVEALED Bob Chapek Did “Irreparable Damage to His Ability to Lead,” Disney Board of Directors Reportedly Determined Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Is Disney CEO Iger on a Collision Course with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think Bob Iger’s next move should be? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney CEO Bob Iger Comments on Reedy Creek and "Don't Say Gay" Controversy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article