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Are you ready for an exciting story? Holidays in Magic Kingdom Now, we’ve heard (and shared) some pretty wild stories. There are plenty of creepy tales from Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. But what if we told you this story is about a long-lost Mickey statue…with lobster hands. We knew there was no way you could click away because this story is as wild as it sounds. But first, we need some backstory. According to ABC News, to celebrate cartoon Mickey’s 75th Anniversary in 2004, Disney commissioned 75 unique statues. One of these statues was “Lobsta Mickey” — a 6-foot-tall Mickey statue with lobster claws for hands. ©D23 The 700-pound statue was last seen entertaining guests at Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, when it disappeared. Yes, literally. After being sold at an auction in 2005, the statue completely slipped off the radar and hasn’t been seen since…until NOW. Deon Point, who is the director of the Boston sneaker store Concepts, was determined to track down the statue. After 5 years of searching, he did just that. ©The Boston Globe Point finally saw an eBay listing for the statue in New Jersey, although the statue was worn down after all the years. Point hired a local artist to touch up the statue and is currently displaying it on Concepts’ Newbury Street showroom floor. After the holidays, Point will find a long-term home for the statue somewhere in Boston. Hey, Mickey! So there you have it — the wild story of how a Lobster Mickey statue was created, then lost for 17 years before being found once again. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Here’s how you can hear Disney stories you’ve likely never heard before! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you know these statues existed? Where do you think the others are? Tell us in the comments below! The post The Wild Tale of the Missing “Lobsta Mickey” Statue first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Cyber Monday! If you’re shopping online today, we’ve got a sale on EXCLUSIVE Disney merch to share! Check out this exclusive Dole Whip Tee! We’ve got some exclusive T-shirt designs but so much more! Use code HOLIDAY to save 10% TODAY on our exclusive Disney-themed merch! Coffee drinkers who love Disney World will appreciate this mug with ALLL the Christmas things at Disney World! Main Street Christmas Mug, perfect for a delicious mug of hot cocoa! We love how this pays homage to SNOAP — the fake snow the Disney World uses to create the perfect holiday atmosphere on Main Street U.S.A.! Click here to order the Main Street Christmas Mug! We seriously love fun socks as a Christmas gift, and for Disney World lovers, what’s more fun than Orange Bird? Orange Bird socks! This EPCOT Icon will make any Disney World lover smile! Click here to order the Orange Bird Socks! Matching shirts to wear to the parks are a thing — a BIG thing, and we’ve got some exclusive designs you won’t see anywhere else! Ready to Ride?! Our Ready to Ride shirts feature your favorite Disney ride vehicles — and you can buy this design in shirts to fit the whole family — from baby onesies up to adult hoodies! Click here to shop our Ready to Ride shirts! And what do we go to Disney World for? The RIDES, the DRINKS, and the SNACKS! Rides-Drinks-Snacks shirts from the DFB Store! This brightly colored design is so festive! Click here to order the Rides Drinks Snacks Shirt! Many people love to add to their collection of water bottles, and reusable ones like this make a great gift! Dole Whip Water Bottle This 20-ounce, stainless steel bottle features a super cute Dole Whip design to pay homage to one of our favorite Disney World snacks! Click here to order the Dole Whip Water Bottle! Remember ALL of this exclusive merch is on sale through today only! Use code HOLIDAY to save! Start shopping now! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World this holiday season, check out these posts for our best planning advice! Don’t Skip These Returning Eats at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Everything You NEED to Know About the 2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the 2022 Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World And stay tuned to DFB Guide for all the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When is your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. The post LAST CHANCE to Save on This Rare Sale on Disney Merch! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Shout out from the West Coast, y’all! Festival of Holidays We’re over here at Disneyland Resort, enjoying the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays, buying up holiday merchandise, and eating ALL the holiday snacks. But what else is going on here? Well, let’s find out! Disneyland Food Updates Oga’s Cantina We ate something called Spiced Wroshyr Pods, which are Seasoned Edamame, Sliced Cucumbers, and Spicy Citrus-Gochujang Dip for $11.99. It’s edamame So how was it? Stay tuned for our review! Here’s more about Oga’s Cantina! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium We also found Flower Socks for $16.99… You can call me Flower if you want to …a Bambi Sweatshirt for $54.99… Sweet Bambi …a Giant Stitch Plush for $69.99… BIG Sttich …a Giant Angel Plush for $69.99… Big Angel …a Medium Stitch Plush for $34.99… Stitch …a Medium Angel Plush for $34.99… Angel …a Snow White Tumbler for $22.99… The fairest tumbler of them all …and a Poison Apple Ornament that comes in the Evil Queen’s heart box! COOL packaging The ornament is $39.99. Here Are The DATES for Lunar New Year in Disneyland Resort! Star Trader We found the BEST souvenir EVER. It’s a Grogu Light-Up Wand! Cutest light wand ever It’s $23.20 and WE WANT IT. Candy Palace You can now get a Peppermint Minnie Munchlings Plush. Peppermint Minnie The plush is $34.99. A Popular Ride Is Returning to Disneyland Resort for a Limited Time! See Which One! China Closet There’s a new Joy Holiday Kitchen Towel. JOY It’s $19.99. Here Are The DATES for the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Disney Clothiers It’s time to stock up on Frozen Gear. There’s a Frozen Pillow for $34.99… Pretty pillow …an Olaf Dress for $89.99… THE dress for Olaf fans …a Frozen Purse for $54.99… Frozen Purse …a Frozen Scarf for $44.99… Pretty scarf …an Anna and Elsa Sweatshirt for $64.99… Anna and Elsa sweatshirt …a Frozen Blanket for $74.99… Stay warm with Anna and Elsa …an Anna and Elsa Tee for $39.99… Sisters tee …and a Frozen Skirt. Frozen skirt The skirt is $54.99. Here’s What Happened When We Met BABY YODA in Disneyland! Little Green Men Store Command You can grab a Love Your Melon Buzz and Sulley Beanie! Buzz and Sulley! The beanie is $54.99. Here’s The OPENING DATE for Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland TomorrowLanding How about some new pins? There’s a Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Pin for $17.99… Now on Disney+! …an Ironheart Pin for $27.99… Ironheart! …a Namor Pin for $17.99… Namor …an Aladdin 30 Years Pin for $29.99… 30 years of Aladdin! …and an Aladdin 30 Years Pin with Prince Ali! Prince Ali The Prince Ali pin is also $29.99. Get Our FREE Printable for ALL the Festival of Holidays Booths at Disneyland Resort! Galaxy’s Edge Merch Stand We found a new Pilot Jacket for $129.99. A Kid’s version is also available for $59.99. New pilot jacket There’s also a new Pilot Helmet for $79.99… New helmet …you can get a Life Day Orb for $19.99… Celebrate Life Day …and a Life Day Ornament. Life Day 2022 The ornament is $24.99. Here’s The UPDATE Made to Dining Reservation Cancelation Policy for Disneyland Pooh Corner Grab this Spider-Man Pet Collar. Spidey collar It’s $17.99. Here Are The BEST Eats and Drinks at the 2022 Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort Eudora’s Chic Boutique Grab a Beignet Mug. Beignet All Day It’s $14.99. Here’s A MAJOR Update on the New DVC Villas at the Disneyland Hotel Disneyland Other Updates There’s a new Strange World Photo Op in Tomorrowland! Photo Op! You’ll find it next to Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters! Here’s ALL the Entertainment at Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort California Adventure Food Updates Magic Key Terrace If you’re craving both a corndog AND a Monte Cristo, why not have both in one snack? The Monte Cristo Corn Dog is made with Ham & Monterey Jack Corn Dog with Strawberry-Thai Chile Jam, Fresh Berry Compote, and Red Wine-Grape Jelly Caviar, served with Pommes Frites. A Monte Cristo…Corn Dog? It’s $20 — stay tuned, a review is coming soon! Here’s more about the Magic Key Terrace California Adventure Merchandise Updates Elias & Co. Loads of new merchandise has arrived here, including a Strange World Plush for $22.99… It’s an alien thing …a Strange World Kid’s Shirt for $19.99… For kids …a Strange World Ethan and Skiff Vehicle for $19.99… Ethan and Skiff vehicle …a Strange World Collector Set for $29.99… Collector Set …a Baby Minnie Mouse Dress for $34.99… TOO cute …a Scarlet Witch Loungefly Mini Backpack for $85… Witchy backpack …a Black Panther Long Sleeve Shirt for Kids for $29.99… For kids …and a Jasmine Dress. Jasmine dress! The dress is $128. Here’s ALL of the Festival of Holidays Merchandise at Disneyland Ramone’s House of Body Art There’s a new Cars Land Hoodie here! Rep Cars Land It’s $54.99. ‘it’s a small world’ Adds Dolls in Wheelchairs at Disneyland– See Photos! Super Store You can grab a Scarlet Witch Mug for $19.99, along with… Witchy mug …a World of Wakanda Figure for $29.99… Collectible figure …and a World of Wakanda Print. Print The print is $39.99. Here’s The ULTIMATE GUIDE to Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort Elysian Arcade We found a new Mickey Festival of the Holidays Pin for $19.99… New Festival of the Holidays Pin! …and a Time To Celebrate Festival of the Holidays Pin. Time to Celebrate This pin is $17.99. Here’s What’s Happening with Tarzan’s Treehouse in Disneyland Resort California Adventure Other Updates You can now meet M’Baku in Avengers Campus! We got a chance to say hello! There he is! Be sure to be on the lookout for him! Here Are Details on the NEW Attraction Coming to Disney’s Avengers Campus & And a FIRST LOOK at King Thanos If you’re headed to Disneyland for the holidays, make sure to get those park pass reservations made ASAP — the parks fill up fast this time of year! But it’s SO worth it to see the characters in their holiday costumes, see all the decorations, and eat all the holiday snacks! Before you book that trip to Disneyland, though, be sure to read this before making that hotel reservation. Here are the FULL Menus for Disneyland’s Festival of the Holidays Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? 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The holidays have exploded in Disney World — the decorations up in the parks, at the hotels, and in Disney Springs! The Grand Flo Christmas tree is here! But the most important part of the holiday season (if you ask us) is the FOOD and we’ve been eating our share of it, from everything at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays to all the other festive snacks we’re finding around the resort. Now, we’re headed over to the Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for two NEW snacks. First, meet the CUTEST snack we’ve seen yet. It’s the Snowman Chocolate Marshmallow Pie (AKA Moon Pie) for $6.99. For those not familiar with Moon Pies (because it IS a Southern thang), it’s basically two chocolate-covered graham crackers with marshmallow. THIS Moon Pie, though, is also a Snowman, and he is ADORABLE. He’s SO cute If you love chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker flavor combos, you will LOVE this snack. If s’mores and moon pies are your jam, you’ll want to get this. The flavors are really nice and light. However, the graham crackers are THICK, so it gets a little messy when you bite into it. But some of our favorite snacks are messy, so we won’t complain. It’s also big enough to share — but only if you want to. Chocolate, marshmallow and graham crackers We also tried the Peppermint Cheesecake with Chocolate Cookie Crumb Crust and Red Velvet Whipped Cream for $6.49, which is a nice minty cheesecake that’s perfect for the holidays. It’s light and creamy, although it isn’t very firm. We also found the crust on the bottom to be crumbly, but that didn’t bother us one bit. Peppermint Cheesecake If you love peppermint, this is a solid choice for a snack, especially for one at a quick-service dining spot. It also just SCREAMS holidays, so you should give it a try if you find yourself at the Grand Floridian. Perfect for the holidays Pro tip — if you’re looking for something savory from Gasparilla Island Grill, get the macaroni and cheese — it’s some of the best in ALL of Disney World! While you’re at the Grand Floridian, don’t miss the Gingerbread House display there! You can also pick up a lot of fun holiday snacks INSIDE the gingerbread house! The Grand Floridian usually has some of our favorite holiday decorations, too, so be sure to take a moment to walk around — it’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit! PHOTOS: Tour the NEW Resort Studios at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort With Us! 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 about Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post A Tasty S'mores Treat Is Just a Monorail Ride Away From Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have to admit that Disney has been pretty inventive in naming some of its snacks for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Oga’s Cantina Disneyland We’ve had everything from Five-Blossom Bread to Cold Brew Black Caf to Endorian Fried Chicken Tip-Yip, and we’re constantly excited to see what kind of space snack Disney comes up with next. Now, we’re getting a NEW snack with a fun name: Spiced Wroshyr Pods. Okay, here’s a little background. Wroshyr is not a made-up word (well, it is, but it DOES come from the Star Wars universe). It’s a kind of tree that can be found on the planet of Kashyyk (that’s the Wookiee planet). On Earth, though, a Spiced Wroshyr Pod is actually Seasoned Edamame, Sliced Cucumbers, and Spicy Citrus-Gochujang Dip. Spiced Wroshyr Pods When we tried this snack, we thought the edamame was a little under cooked, but overall, it was pretty tasty. However, we will say that it was VERY spicy (note to those averse to spicy foods) and gets spicier as you eat it. The cucumbers absorb the seasonings, giving them a saltier flavor, but it works. SPICY The dip is also nice, with a slightly sour-meets-spicy flavor. We like! You can grab this out-of-this-world snack right now at Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland for $11.99. The dip While you’re at it, be sure to order up the Fuzzy Tauntaun to go with it — the drink is BACK on the menu (and yes, it still makes your mouth go numb). Don’t drink alcohol? No problem — there are quite a few good non-alcoholic options here, too! Note that you’ll want to make an advance dining reservation for Oga’s as it does fill up quickly, so keep that in mind for your next trip to Disneyland! Download Our FREE Printable for ALL the Festival of Holidays Booths at Disneyland Resort! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite drink or snack at Oga’s? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Went SPICY With Its New Healthy 'Star Wars' Snack first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to the west coast! Pixar Pier at night There is a LOT of news coming out of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure right now. The updated ToonTown got an opening date, Magic Key Passes sold out (again), and you can now meet Baby Yoda and The Mandalorian in Galaxy’s Edge. All the big news doesn’t stop Disney from releasing more snacks, though, so come with us to try a meal over in Disney California Adventure! The Monte Cristo Corn Dog meal is two corn dogs with cheese covered in strawberry Thai chili jam, wine port jelly caviar, and berry compote served with a side of garlic waffle fries. You can find it for $20 at Magic Key Terrace. Monte Cristo Corn Dog Unfortunately, the corn dogs were a little soggy, and most of the inside of the corn dogs is cheese — only about 1/3 of it is the hot dog. The strawberry Thai chili jam wasn’t spicy like we expected it to be, and the raspberries in the berry compote are a little too tart. The wine port jelly caviar is nearly unnoticeable unless you get a large bite of them, in which case they are similar to boba pearls and add a hint of sourness. Inside the corn dog The fries on the other hand came out piping hot, crispy, and absolutely covered in garlic! If you’re a garlic fan, you’ll love these, but they may be overwhelming for others. TONS of garlic However, this is a great portion of food for $20, and if you’re a fan of cheese, corn dogs, interesting flavor combinations, and garlic, this could be a great meal for you. If you’re more of a picky eater, we suggest choosing something a little more mundane from the menu at Magic Key Terrace. Magic Key Terrace If you’re looking for more snacks in Disneyland, there are lots of new ones to grab, including some SUPER spicy ones. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news and updates! See what popular ride is returning to Disneyland for a limited time! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you try the Monte Cristo Corn Dog in Disney California Adventure? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Tried Disney's Exclusive Monte Cristo CORN DOG -- Should You? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What if we told you there was a Disney restaurant located inside a cavern on a Mysterious Island? ©Disney | Tokyo DisneySea There is — and it’s just as awesome as it sounds. Over at Tokyo DisneySea, Vulcania Restaurant serves as the “geothermal power station” for Captain Nemo’s scientific base, and it also serves up some pretty delicious grub. Come with us to check it out! Atmosphere Our friend Heather Sievers from Dining in Disney visited Vulcania Restaurant and shared everything we needed to know. Heather noted that while she only got a few snacks to try from this spot, they were so good she wants to have a full meal at Vulcania next time around! Vulcania sign Vulcania Restaurant features cafeteria-style service, so once you enter you’ll hop in line to grab your food! Cafeteria-style counter service The restaurant is designed to look like the inside of a cave, and is home to the geothermal power station that powers Captain Nemo’s base. Nemo and his crew needed a place to eat, and so Vulcania Restaurant was born. You’ll find plenty of seating, and when we visited there were still plexiglass barriers up separating the tables. Plenty of seating Plenty of Cast Members are located around to help bus your table or grab you anything you might need! You’re in a cave! While this Mysterious Island cavern setting is pretty cool, we wanted to know if the food was just as impressive! Menu Vulcania features primarily Chinese-inspired dishes and dim sum or small plates. Since this is a cafeteria-style restaurant, you can add the items you like to your plate, and skip whatever you don’t want! Each item is priced a la carte so you don’t wind up paying for anything you won’t like. Chinese-style cuisine There are quite a few different hot dishes on the menu, like soups, stir-fries, vegetables, egg rolls, and more. Buffet You’ll also find fried chicken and various wok-fried items to choose from as well! Additional items Of course, it wouldn’t be a Disney restaurant without some different dessert options! When we visited, there was an Almond Jelly, Mango Pudding, Halloween Special Dessert, and a…house salad? Okay, maybe not a dessert but you can get that here too! Salad and desserts So, how did any of this food actually taste?! Eats Luckily, the food was just as impressive as the restaurant’s decor. We tried the spring rolls which were warm, fresh, and had a really great umami flavor. The outside was nice and crispy while the filling was well cooked without being too mushy. Spring rolls We also had to check out the fried rice, and we’re glad we did. We weren’t expecting much from a bowl of plain fried rice, but the soy and ginger flavors came through and blended nicely with the other elements of the dish. Fried rice While we didn’t try the house salad, we wanted to show how adorable it and the desserts are at Vulcania. Would you just look at that Mickey-shaped egg yolk?! House salad The almond jelly features a little Mickey head… Almond pudding …and Donald Duck is chilling in the mango pudding! Mango pudding We did try the Halloween Special Dessert, but overall didn’t find it to be anything special. It was a fun combination of dessert samplings, but each dessert was pretty bland and didn’t wow us as much as the fried rice or spring rolls did. Halloween Dessert Next time we’ll have to try that Donald Duck mango pudding! Overall Vulcania Restaurant is a great cafeteria-style spot that’s quick and has some yummy eats. While we didn’t eat a full meal here, the snacks we did try made us want to come back for more! Spring rolls and fried rice For more Tokyo Disney Resort reviews and information, click here to see our review of Eastside Cafe at Tokyo Disneyland Resort and our review of Momma Biscotti’s at Tokyo DisneySea can be found here. Everything You Need To Know About Traveling to Tokyo Disney Resort Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! The post Come With Us to Eat at a Disney Restaurant in a CAVE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We all know the feeling — you need help from a company and have to sit on hold anywhere from 5 minutes to 2 hours. ©Bill Montgomery/Houston Chronicle | Obtained Via SFGATE A lot of those calls recently may have had to do with airline travel. Flights are super expensive right now, and over the summer, there were lots of cancellations that left some passengers stranded. If you’re used to calling customer service when something goes wrong, that option will no longer be available from one airline. According to CNBC, Frontier Airlines shut down their customer service by phone last week. Instead, customers will have to use text, social media channels, or WhatsApp. If you do call their number, you’ll hear a message directing you to their app or other forms of communication. ©Frontier Airlines The message says, “At Frontier, we offer the lowest fares in the industry by operating our airline as efficiently as possible. We want our customers to be able to operate efficiently as well, which is why we make it easy to find what you need at Flyfrontier.com or on our mobile app.” The purpose of this change? To cut labor costs and increase the number of people one agent can be helping at once. Last quarter, the company spent $182 million on labor costs, making it its second-largest expense behind jet fuel. ©Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines isn’t the only airline doing this either — Breeze Airways which is owned by JetBlue only offers customer service through email, text, or Messenger. ©Breeze Airways We just saw a pretty amazing Black Friday deal from the budget airline, and during the holiday season, we’ve seen many airlines dropping deals pretty frequently. We keep an eye out for all of them, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest travel news. Here’s how to make your next Orlando airport experience LESS stressful! 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 How do you feel about this change? Tell us below! The post Popular Airline Discontinues Customer Service Phone Line 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. Okay, Star Wars fans, we’re back! Welcome to Galaxy’s Edge Recently we’ve seen a new Loungefly bag drop online, as well as tons of Life Day merchandise released. There’s also a discount for the Star Wars hotel (which has never happened before) happening right now, but if you haven’t spent all your money yet, you’ll want to see these two ears we spotted in the parks today! While walking around Magic Kingdom today, we spotted not one, but TWO ears new to Disney World! The first is the Boba Fett Ears, which we’ve seen in Disneyland, but this is their Disney World debut. Boba Fett Ears These ears are purposely distressed to look like Boba Fett’s green armor. The side The side of the ears also say “Boba Fett” in red embroidered letters. You can grab these for $29.99! Not going to Disney World soon? Buy these online! You can also grab the Ahsoka Ears Headband for $29.99 as well (also spotted in Disneyland)! Ahsoka Ears Headband They feature the normal black Mickey ears behind Ahsoka’s blue and white montrals. The crown Her crown with silver jewels is also included. These may get a little warm around your neck, but if you’re up for the Disneybounding game, these will do the job! Buy the Ahsoka Tano Ears online here! The reason these ears are RARE right now in Disney World is the price. In October Disney raised the prices on ears from $29.99 to $34.99, and so far the new ears we’ve seen in the parks have been at that higher price of $34.99. However, you can grab these new ears at the old price of $29.99 in the parks AND online! ALL the ears There are SO many other ears out there too. You can grab lots of holiday ears online right now, and you can also see these $55 Princess ears in Disney World and see if you’re willing to drop the cash. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Click here to see all the Minnie ears you can get online right now! Want MORE Details About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Click HERE for All the News About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Including Our REVIEWS! See How to Build Your Own Droid at Droid Depot Dream of Building Your Own Custom Lightsaber? See How to Do It! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! Get Full Details About Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run See More About Oga’s Cantina and Check Out Our Reviews! PHOTO TOUR: Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities Check Out Galaxy’s Edge Tips and SECRETS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news right in your inbox! Click Here to Subscribe! Which ears do you prefer? Tell us below! The post These 2 New Ears in Disney World Are RARE, But Not for the Reason You Might Think first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, it has been an eventful week in Disney news, that’s for sure, but let’s talk about FOOD. Cinderella’s Royal Table After all, that’s what we’re here for. So while we’re eating our way around the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, as well as trying out all the OTHER holiday snacks in Disney World, we’re also looking at Disney World restaurant menus to see what’s changed. So let’s look at this week’s updates. Magic Kingdom Cinderella’s Royal Table A cocktail has been added to the breakfast menu at Cinderella’s Royal Table: the French 75 made with Fords Gin, Lemon Juice, and Pure Sugar Cane topped with Charles Fère Chardonnay Tradition Brut for $14.50. Inside Cinderella’s Royal Table You can also now get a Bloody Mary made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Bloody Mary Mix garnished with Cucumber, Grape Tomato, and Green Olive for $14.50. Read a recent Cinderella’s Royal Table review here Be Our Guest Likewise, some additional cocktails are now available at Be Our Guest: ADDED: French 75 — Fords Gin, Lemon Juice, and Pure Sugar Cane topped with Charles Fère Chardonnay Tradition Brut for $14.50 ADDED: Boulevardier — Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, Campari Liqueur, and Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth garnished with Luxardo Cherries for $16.50 Inside Be Our Guest Restaurant ADDED: Bloody Mary — Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Bloody Mary Mix garnished with Cucumber, Grape Tomato, and Green Olive for $14.50 Read our most recent Be Our Guest review EPCOT Rose & Crown Dining Room At the Rose & Crown Dining Room, the Shepherd’s Pie increased from $23 to $25. Shepherd’s Pie That’s the only change here, though. Read a review of the Shephard’s Pie here Remember that Disney World restaurant menus are changing ALL THE TIME, so if you have your heart set on something specific to eat at a restaurant, be sure to check the menu before you dine there! You can do that on the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app. Also, remember that you need to make advance dining reservations for those table service restaurants as early as possible — this is 60 days before the first day of your trip. You’ll also need to learn how to use Mobile Ordering for many counter service locations. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post New Cocktails and a Price Increase Hit Disney World Restaurants This Week 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. Black Friday has come and gone, and that means it’s time for Cyber Monday! Emporium in Magic Kingdom We saw a lot of great Black Friday deals from Disney, and Cyber Monday deals are already starting to pop up. But how much can Disney REALLY help you save this Cyber Monday? Let’s check it out! On shopDisney, now through the end of Monday, November 28th, you can save 30% off orders $150+, 25% off orders $100+, and 20% off orders $75+! ©Disney In addition to these savings, you can also get deals on toys, holiday essentials, and up to 30% off certain pajamas and everyday wear. ©Disney The prices below are before the percentages off depending on how much you spend. If you’re still shopping for the kids, you can grab them the Frozen 2 Deluxe Figure Play Set on sale for $20! ©Disney It comes with 9 different figurines so your kiddo can let their imagination soar and come up with their own story. Buy the Frozen 2 Deluxe Figure Play Set here! Or you can grab them a stylish new coat like the Grogu Letterman Jacket for Kids marked down to $34.99. ©Disney This jacket is gray and blue and has an embroidered “SW” and Grogu on the front, with “The Force” on the back. Any kid who loves Baby Yoda would love this jacket! Grab the Grogu Letterman Jacket for Kids right here! Or, if you’re looking to grab a little something for yourself or your significant other, you could buy the Mickey Mouse Christmas Sweatshirt for Adults on sale for $38.49! ©Disney This sweatshirt will keep you nice and cozy all winter long, as well as bring some Disney magic into your everyday life! Grab the Mickey Mouse Christmas Sweatshirt for Adults here! Don’t miss out on these amazing savings! They’ll only be available for a limited time, and items can sell out very quickly, so if you see something you like, we suggest grabbing it before it’s too late. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the upcoming Cyber Monday news! Here’s the ultimate list of Cyber Monday Loungefly deals! 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! Will you be hunting for the best deals? Tell us below! The post Don't Wait! These Disney Cyber Monday Deals Will Be Gone Before You Know It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The first words that visitors to Disney World’s main EPCOT web page read are “Celebrate the Stories That Connect People and Cultures Around the World.” The second sentence? “Festival Fun Awaits You Today.” ©Disney While the main park icon at EPCOT is Spaceship Earth (aka the EPCOT “ball”), it could just as well be a festival booth. The ubiquitous booths that serve small plates and drinks during four festivals that cover the majority of days each year are a fun addition for most park goers — but they’re also the secret weapon Disney World is using to fill the park with returning visitors. As Disney World prepares for the opening of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays on Nov. 25, we’re taking a look at why Disney relies so much on festival days to fill its second park. Festivals were a much-discussed topic at the IAAPA Expo — an annual gathering of 30,000-plus amusement industry professionals held in Orlando this month. Food and beverage leaders packed into sessions about festival foods, festival drinks, and marketing all with the goal to “do festivals well without a Disney budget,” said Jeff Whiting, VP of Operations for Whiting’s Foods at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. EPCOT’s Festivals Reach a New Audience While there are also special activities and merchandise, the food at EPCOT’s festivals leads the way. Many people eagerly await the release of festival menus to plan their days, and snack lovers and foodies who may never have visited EPCOT for its permanent attractions, may come for a limited-time taste of new foods. YUM! “If you can up your culinary game,” said Bernard Campbell, the IAAPA Food & Beverage Committee chair, “you’re driving a whole different guest into the park.” Nancy Hamlin is Senior VP for In-Park Resale at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, whose Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival offers up dishes such as Boysenberry Cowboy Chili with Mac and Cheese, and Elote with a Boysenberry Butter, Mayo, and Cotija Cheese. She also told IAAPA Expo attendees that the food is key to driving crowds. ©Knott’s Berry Farm || Elote with Boysenberry Butter, Mayo, and Cotija Cheese “People will say I want to go to that event for the food,” Hamlin said. EPCOT’s Festivals Draw Crowds During Traditionally Slower Seasons While it may seem like Disney World is crowded every day, EPCOT started some of its festivals during times when there were generally less crowds — namely in the spring (for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival) and the fall (for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival) when schools are in session in the United States. EPCOT festival passports Eugene Naughton, president of Dollywood, said when he entered the amusement park industry, time off during the winter appealed to him — since many parks close when the weather in their regions turns cold. Now, Dollywood’s Harvest Festival and Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival draw so many people that Dollywood has its largest attendance in the months of October, November and December each year. ©Dollywood || Chicken Pot Pie Bread Cone at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival “I’m trying to fill the calendar year with festival days,” Naughton said of Dollywood operations. He confirmed that 86% of the days in Dollywood’s operating season are during one of the theme park’s festivals. EPCOT’s Festivals Add Perceived Value With their elaborate landscaping, free entertainment and dozens of limited-time food and beverage offerings, EPCOT’s Festivals can make Disney World visitors feel like their getting something “extra” during their trip. And who doesn’t like free extras? Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs during the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival “It fills the park with extra experiences and drives a bigger value,” Naughton said of Dollywood’s festivals. EPCOT’s Festivals Make You Spend More Money With all of the limited-time foods to try and merch to buy, it can be tempting to blow your budget at an EPCOT festival (believe us, we’ve been there). And, well, that’s exactly what Disney World wants. Industry leaders said festivals are a no-brainer in growing penetration for food and beverage at theme parks. In other words, even if you weren’t planning to buy snacks during your EPCOT day, with all of those tempting festival booths scattered around the park, you’re much more likely to change your mind and spend some money. The Grand Carnivale Parade at King’s Island in Cincinnati Hamlin said the Grand Carnivale Festival held at several Cedar Fair theme parks increases the amount of time guests spend in its parks — as they stay later into the evening to watch the festival parade. Likewise, EPCOT guests may be staying later into the evening to watch the special festival entertainment. More time in the park means more time for you to spend money on food and merchandise. EPCOT’s Festivals Help Drive Marketing Naughton of Dollywood told IAAPA attendees that festivals can also help with park marketing. “What I love about festivals is the storytelling that comes to each of the events,” he said. And guests tell those stories — and show all that Instagrammable food — on their social media accounts. ©Disney || Peppermint Funnel Cake available at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays “Come for the food, stay for the rides,” is the goal, according to Campbell. We’re all about Disney FOOD here at DFB. We even wrote the book on it! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining in an ebook format you can easily download to your tablet or smartphone. Use code WDW2023 to save 25% on the cover price! Check out these posts on the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays: FULL MENUS Released for the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays in Disney World FIRST LOOK at 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Merchandise Don’t Skip These Returning Eats at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 6 Exciting New Details Coming to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! 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 do you think about EPCOT’s many festivals? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World's SECRET Weapon in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Character dining experiences are part of the fun of Disney World. You can have breakfast with everyone from Mickey and Minnie to Lilo & Stitch! Santa Claus in Hollywood Studios But did you know that this is the time of year when you can have breakfast with someone else who only comes around during the holiday season? Yep, that’s right — you can have breakfast WITH SANTA in Disney World! And that’s exactly what we did! So where does this magical breakfast happen? Well, join us as we head on over to Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs to check it out! Atmosphere When we arrived, there was already a line of people waiting to get inside — as you can see, this experience is already a hit with the kids! Waiting in line The line continued inside where we checked in at the restaurant. Checking in and waiting for our seat Maria & Enzo’s is themed to be an abandoned-airline-terminal-turned-restaurant in the 1930s, but for this occasion, the restaurant was decorated for the holidays with festive garland… A FESTIVE abandoned airline terminal …and a Christmas tree! The tree! Gotta’ love those SUPER high ceilings, right? Plenty of natural light gets in there. Eats Okay, so we’re here to have some breakfast, so what’s on the menu? We’ve got typical breakfast foods, like bacon, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, and eggs. Also, adults can get a complimentary Prosecco mimosa! The Menu We started with some breakfast pastries, oatmeal, and a selection of seasonal fruit. How it started The pastries selection included Muffins and Croissants. Muffins, croissants, and assorted pastries For protein, there’s bacon and sausage. Meats Pancakes are served plain with syrup on the side. These are just regular old pancakes, though — there isn’t anything special about them (yes, we’re spoiled because we love Mickey-shaped breakfast food). Pancakes We also had Scrambled Eggs — we’ll be honest, this was our least favorite breakfast item. Eggs However, the Potatoes were our favorite item, but we do love some potato barrels (or tater tots, or whatever you want to call them). Taters Overall, it was an average Disney breakfast — nothing too special. We also liked the entertainment in traditional Dickensian costumes! Entertainment The breakfast does include a family photo with Santa, as well as a goodie bag… Goodie bag …with take-home treats! We got a candy cane and a Ginger Molasses Cookie. Snacks! Regular seats at the breakfast are $50 for adults and $30 for kids, however you can upgrade to platinum seats which are $55 per adult and $35 per kid. Those with platinum seating get priority seating at the tables with the best views of the lake and get to be first in line to meet Santa. Also, note that children under 2 can attend for free! The entire experience is about an hour and a half. Here are the rest of the dates you can have breakfast with Santa — December 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Nosh or Not Head to Breakfast with Santa in Disney Springs if… You want a unique opportunity to visit Santa in Disney World. It’s not every day Santa is walking around while you eat breakfast! You only want standard breakfast fare. The food here is not very exciting…but that’s not always a bad thing! This event is geared towards the kiddos and if they are picky eaters, we think they will be pleased with the food. You ONLY want to meet Santa. There are lots of character dining options in Disney World that have multiple characters — this event is limited to Santa, however there are carolers that help set the mood. Skip Breakfast with Santa in Disney Springs if… You want to meet Disney characters — the only character you’ll meet here is Santa. You want more variety in food. This is classic breakfast food and no one item stands out. You’re on a budget — character dining, even with Santa, isn’t cheap in Disney World. You pay for the experience. Overall If you’re really wanting to meet Santa in Disney World without a park ticket, this breakfast could be perfect for your little ones. However, there are other opportunities to see and meet Santa in the parks, so if you have park tickets, it might make more sense to see Santa that way — he greets guests in EPCOT during the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. This is a unique way to have breakfast with Santa, but if you’re really wanting a full character dining experience with a holiday theme, you might want to check out something like Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For about the same price point, you’ll meet a lot more characters, and many kids might prefer Mickey and Minnie over Santa, even at this time of year. Queso, Tacos, and Amazing Service? Here’s Our REVIEW of La Hacienda de San Angel in EPCOT Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which would you prefer: Breakfast with Santa or Minnie’s Holiday Dine? Let us know in the comments! The post We Tried the NEW Breakfast With Santa Event in Disney World -- Come With Us! 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. Black Friday deals may be over, but Cyber Monday is right around the corner! Are you ready for Cyber Monday? We saw lots of great Disney deals for Black Friday on tons of Disney items. But if you’re still looking to complete your holiday shopping and someone you love is obsessed with Loungefly, you’re in luck! There are tons of Loungefly deals happening NOW for Cyber Monday, and we’ve compiled some of our favorites right here. Starting out over on shopDisney, the Minnie Mouse Polka Dot Loungefly Wallet is on sale for $29.98! ©Disney This black wallet features Minnie Mouse on the front and her name on the back. It has two billfold compartments, can hold 8 cards, and has two zip compartments — perfect to fit everything you need! Grab the Minnie Mouse Polka Dot Loungefly Wallet here! You can also grab the Thor: Love and Thunder Loungefly Mini Backpack for nearly 50% off at $45.98! Thor: Love and Thunder Loungefly Mini Backpack The front of this backpack looks like Thor’s armor, while the back is solid red. It has two zippered compartments and side slip pockets on both sides. Buy the Thor: Love and Thunder Loungefly Mini Backpack here! Along with these Loungeflys that are marked down, just about everything on shopDisney (including all of their Loungefly bags and wallets) is part of the Cyber Monday sale! You save a certain percentage based on how much you spend — learn more about the deal here! ©Disney Heading over to Amazon, you can snag the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Sweets Flap Loungefly Wallet for $27.04 (37% off). ©Amazon This adorable wallet features Disney-inspired sweets all over, and the inside has 8 slots for cards, a bill slot, an ID window, and a zipped coin pouch. Buy the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Sweets Flap Loungefly Wallet here! Frozen fans will love the Disney Frozen Princess Castle Loungefly Backpack 34% off for $52.49! ©Amazon The front of the bag features Olaf and Elsa’s ice castle, and the back has artwork of Anna, Elsa, Sven, and Hans! Grab the Disney Frozen Princess Castle Loungefly Backpack right here! And available for 25% off is the Disney Tangled Princess Castle Loungefly Backpack for $59.99! ©Amazon On the front, Rapunzel and Flynn sit in the boat in front of the castle with the lanterns floating above them, while on the back, the artwork shows Rapunzel being reunited with her parents. Grab the Disney Tangled Princess Castle Loungefly Backpack here! BoxLunch is also having a huge Cyber Monday sale. You can get the Beauty and the Beast Castle Portrait Loungefly Mini Backpack on sale for $39.95 (that’s 50% off)! ©BoxLunch The front of the bag opens from its snaps to show some iconic scenes and places inside the castle. It’s the perfect gift for any Beauty and the Beast fan! Grab the Beauty and the Beast Castle Portrait Loungefly Mini Backpack here! If you’re looking for a new handbag, you can grab the Alice in Wonderland Alice & Dinah Floral Loungefly Sequin Handbag on sale for $50.94. ©BoxLunch This beautiful blue bag has white, blue, and purple sequins all over to imitate flowers, with Alice sleeping peacefully next to them. It can be carried by its top handle or its adjustable strap. Buy the Alice in Wonderland Alice & Dinah Floral Loungefly Sequin Handbag here! Lastly, you can get an amazing deal on the Brave Merida & Family Botanical Loungefly Mini Backpack and get it for $44.94! ©BoxLunch This black bag features Merida and her family members peeking out of the blue flowers. It has a front zippered pocket, as well as two side slip pockets. Grab the Brave Merida & Family Botanical Loungefly Mini Backpack here! And those are our favorite Cyber Monday Loungefly deals! Be sure to keep an eye on DFB, because we’ll be sharing tons of other Cyber Monday deals and don’t want you to miss any of it! Every Disney Black Friday Deal of 2022 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these items do you have your eye on? Tell us in the comments! The post The Ultimate List of Disney Loungefly Cyber Monday Deals first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you thought about planning your 2023 trip to Disney World yet? Walt Disney World Railroad train Now is a good time to start, and we’ve got plenty of tips to help you out — from dining to hotels, to how to avoid long lines in the parks! We do our best to stay up to date with the latest and greatest happenings from around Disney World, so let’s take a look at all the construction updates you might have missed this week! Magic Kingdom Center Street The Center Street refurbishment looks like it’s almost done — nearly all the bricks have been laid, so chances are mortar and final touches are next. There is still seating available at the end of the street, it’s accessible via the sidewalks instead. Bricks are laid! Disney hasn’t shared its plans for this area or when this refurbishment might be complete, so stay tuned for the latest news and updates. TRON: Lightcycle Run Things are getting busier and busier over at TRON: Lightcycle Run. Last week, we saw greenery, trees, and shrubs move into the area, and now it looks like some light posts have been installed as well. TRON Lightcycle Run construction We got a rainy day close-up of the ramp that runs beneath the canopy recently, and you can see the vertical lights lining the railing on either side of the ramp on in the rain! Rainy close-up Progress appears to be moving quickly in anticipation of that spring 2023 opening date! Everything You Need To Know About TRON: Lightcycle Run EPCOT CommuniCore Hall and Plaza There’s construction equipment as far as the eye can see over in the middle of EPCOT. CommuniCore Hall is taking shape over on the left, and it looks like crews are still working on clearing out a majority of the area where CommuniCore Plaza will be. CommuniCore Plaza For now, you’ll still have to go alllllll the way around either side of this construction to make your way through the rest of EPCOT. Read More About CommuniCore Hall and Plaza Here Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana We’re starting to see some outer concrete walls go up surrounding the new Moana-themed attraction. Crews have been working on adding details to each of the rock sculptures, including shading, shaping, and adding green algae. More Moana construction All of the various parts are starting to get connected to each other, and more practical elements have been added, including what looks to be lighting for the pathway. We’ll keep you updated with more changes at this attraction! Check Out the NEW Journey of Water Construction Update Here Disney Resort Hotels Polynesian Resort A big ol’ pile of dirt is about all that’s going on at the Polynesian Resort expansion — for now anyway! The land has been cleared and it looks like additional dirt has been brought in, which hopefully means construction will begin soon. Polynesian construction This area is the future home of a brand new Disney Vacation Club tower at the Poly, which will feature new rooms, dining options, and merchandise locations. The new tower is expected to open in 2024! Grand Floridian You’ll find scaffolding almost as far as the eye can see over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Several rooms are being renovated in the same Mary Poppins theming we saw in the newly refurbished DVC villas! Scaffolding work at the Grand Flo See the GIANT Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Here We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2023 to get 25% off! It’s time to pre-order your DFB Guide! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney construction news and more! 50 Restaurants and Attractions That Close Early in Disney World Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you planning a 2023 Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 CHANGES You Missed In Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We all probably have one Disney World park that we love more than the others, right? Tree of Life There are the people who love the classics (Magic Kingdom fans), those who love to travel around the world (EPCOT fans), the movie lovers (Hollywood Studios fans), and the people that love nature, animals, and adventure (Animal Kingdom fans!). Animal Kingdom is arguably an under appreciated park, but the big fans know that it’s an amazing time, from the Tree of Life to the Safari. So, if you’re an Animal Kingdom lover, we’ve got some awesome Disney shirts for you to check out! First up, we have this The Lion King shirt that puts an emphasis on Scar, if you’re more of a villains fan! ©Disney You can get it for $24.99. Click here to get The Lion King Scar Shirt! If you’d rather focus on the more positive parts of The Lion King, check out this retro Hakuna Matata shirt! ©Amazon You can get it for $21.99. Click here to get the Retro Hakuna Matata Shirt! For those of you that are fans of the world of Avatar, check out this Na’vi glow-in-the-dark T-shirt! It’ll make you look just like a Na’vi, and light up at night. ©Disney You can get it for $39.99. Click here to get the Na’vi Glow-in-the-Dark T-Shirt! And, for a different kind of Avatar look, grab this The World of Avatar Tie-Dye Crop Top! ©Disney This one is also $39.99. Click here to get the Tie-Dye Crop Top! Finally, for the Expedition Everest fans, you can wear this Yeti Research Expedition T-shirt! ©Amazon Get it for $16.99. Click here to get the Yeti Expedition T-Shirt! For more Disney merchandise, check out FIRST LOOK at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays merchandise, ALL of the holiday merchandise you can find in Disney World, and the ULTIMATE guide to 2022 Disney Black Friday sales. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Planning to go to Disney World soon? We’ve got the perfect t-shirt for you to wear into the parks! Click here to check out our whole merch line! EVERY Pair of Minnie Ears You Can Buy Online Right NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these shirts are you going to grab for your next trip to Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Shirts For Animal Kingdom Lovers first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When Bob Iger replaced Bob Chapek as CEO of The Walt Disney Company last week, Fox Business Network host Charles Payne tweeted that “Disney went woke, shareholders got broke and now the CEO is out. Bob Iger is coming back to the Mouse House and maybe family fun will be the only priority.” ©Reuters || Bob Iger is back in charge at Disney. The National Review proclaimed “Disney Fires CEO After Woke War with DeSantis,” and the New York Post said “Bob Iger is back as CEO to walk Disney back from the woke cliff.” It was, to some media outlets, as if the negative reaction to Disney’s latest earnings report — which showed mounting losses in Disney’s streaming business and missed the mark on many fronts — had nothing to do with the change at the top. Instead, they reported, it seemed to have quite a bit to do with Chapek’s feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline While members of Disney’s board have made it clear that the earnings report released on Nov. 8 was he final straw for Chapek, and politics has not been mentioned as a reason for his firing, it is worth looking into whether the relationship between Disney and Florida’s Governor — who is widely considered a front-runner for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination — will improve now that Disney CEO Bob Iger is back at the helm. Chapek famously tried to not take a stand when a controversial bill supported by DeSantis was winding its way through the Florida Legislature. The bill — now a Florida State Statute — called the Parental Rights in Education Law prohibits teaching about gender and sexual orientation in kindergarten through 3rd grade. It was dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by its opponents, and companies including Target, Starbucks, Mattel, and Hyatt Hotels vocally opposed the bill’s passage. But after outcry from employees and others, The Walt Disney Company and Chapek reversed course and issued a statement condemning the bill in March 2022. After DeSantis signed the bill into law, Disney strengthened its opposition, issuing a statement that concluded with: ““We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country.” ©ABC || DeSantis signs the Parental Rights in Education Act into law. There was public outcry on both sides of this controversy — with many voices shouting that Disney was too “woke,” while others applauded the stand Disney took in opposing the bill. And then, DeSantis kicked it up a notch. He pushed a bill through the Florida Legislature that will dissolve Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District next year. The district — which was established during the initial development of Disney World — has basically let Disney function as its own county government, giving it huge amounts of control over the imposition of taxes, the adoption of ordinances, handling pest control, contracting for professional services, and more. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images Unless something changes, the change in Disney’s status when the Reedy Creek Improvement District is dissolved will lead to millions in expenses for the company, as its permitting and other functions fall back under the purview of Orange and Osceola counties. So, with Bob Iger back in charge, will the relationship improve between the State of Florida and Disney? Right now, it’s hard to say. But there’s one important detail that those lauding his concern as a way for Disney to become more conservative are missing: Iger also opposed the Parental Rights in Education Act. In fact, Iger tweeted about his opposition to the bill during the time when Chapek said the company was not going to take a position on it. In an interview aired in March 2022 on CNN, Iger was reminded that he weighed in on issues such climate change and immigration during his first go-round as Disney CEO. “I had to contend with this a lot, and the filter that I used to determine whether we should or should not weigh in considered a few factors,” Iger said when asked about taking a stance on national issues. “What would its impact have on our employees, on our shareholders and our customers? “And if any one of those three constituencies had a deep interest in or would be affected by whatever was the matter at hand, then it was something I thought we should consider weighing in on.” Bob Iger presenting a model of Shanghai Disneyland So, while some people may have forgotten about Iger’s stand on the controversial Florida law, it’s safe to assume that DeSantis hasn’t forgotten it. Still, Iger is an experienced CEO, who led Disney through controversies such as this one for 15 years. He is known for diplomacy, and perhaps he will be able to guide the company back to a better relationship with Florida’s Governor and the majority of Florida Lawmakers who backed the Reedy Creek dissolution. Variety reported last week that an unnamed “Tallahassee insider” said that Chapek’s ouster and Iger’s return “probably helps” Disney’s political position in Florida, but that still remains to be seen. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think Iger and DeSantis will clash or make nice? Let us know in the comments! The post Is Disney CEO Iger On A Collision Course With Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis? first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Going to Disney World is not inexpensive, although we do our best to help you save money when you’re planning a trip. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane One aspect that makes things more difficult is the new surge pricing, which affects everything from one-day park tickets to Genie+. However, sometimes surge pricing can work in your favor, like today, when the price of Genie+ is the lowest we’ve seen all week. With this being a holiday week, it means the parks have been more crowded and there’s been high pricing for Genie+ nearly all the week — in fact, we saw the highest price EVER for Genie+ going into this week: $29 per person per day! ©Disney However, as of today, the price of Genie+ has dropped drastically. Today, the price for Genie+ is $17 per day. ©Disney The cost of Individual Lightning Lane has also gone down for those rides that have it. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom is $10 per person… ©Disney …Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT is $14 per person… ©Disney …Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is $13 per person… ©Disney …and Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is $17 per person. ©Disney This basically means that demand for Genie+ and the Individual Lightning Lane attractions is lower today, so Disney is potentially expecting the parks to be less crowded. According to the park pass reservation calendar, Magic Kingdom is the only park sold out today for some guests. So that could mean today is a good day to go to Disney World if you want to avoid big crowds! Curious about how Genie+ works? We’ve put up the ULTIMATE guide on Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Individual Lightning Lane right here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the most you would pay for Genie+ in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Genie+ Price DROPS Following a Holiday Week in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. So how’s holiday shopping going? We’re sure you’ve already perused all the deals looking for the perfect prices for the perfect gifts. Advent Calendar You might’ve even checked out some Amazon Bestsellers on sale right now. But did you remember to grab those Advent Calendars? If you didn’t — no problem! You can still find some Advent Calendars on Amazon that can be delivered before December 1st! If you have a crafty kid who needs an Advent Calendar, you can still get the Disney Princess DIY Jewelry Activity Advent Calendar that will let your little one make princess-themed jewelry. There are charms, beads, and more hiding behind each day! ©Amazon Get the advent calendar now for $24.99. Buy the Princess DIY Jewelry Activity Advent Calendar The Star Wars Micro Force Advent Calendar is perfect for Star Wars fans. Each day has a surprise Star Wars micro figure! ©Amazon Get it now for $24.90. Get the Star Wars Micro Force Advent Calendar Little ones are sure to enjoy the Disney Junior Advent Calendar, which includes 32 pieces, figures, decorations, and stickers of their favorite Disney Junior characters! ©Amazon The advent calendar is $25.49. Buy the Disney Junior Advent Calendar Okay, this one is for those Cars fans. The Cars Toys Mini Racers Advent Calendar comes with five toy cars, track pieces, and mini-toy accessories, all from the Cars movies! ©Amazon Get this one now for $21.99. Get the Cars Toys Mini Racers Advent Calendar The Hallmark Disney Princess Countdown Calendar Miniature Christmas Tree Set comes with 12 miniature princess ornaments and its own paper Christmas tree! ©Amazon You can get it for $26.58. Buy the Hallmark Disney Princess Countdown Calendar Miniature Christmas Tree Set While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! I Travel Full Time. Here Are My Packing Must-Haves. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be going shopping on Black Friday or doing it all online? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Best Amazon Advent Calendars You Can Still Get in Time to Start Dec. 1! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Festivities are in full effect over in EPCOT! Aurora Borealis on Spaceship Earth We’ve been exploring the International Festival of the Holidays recently — there’s so much food to eat and entertainment to check out, you won’t want to miss any of it. But did you know Santa is hiding in all the holiday festivities? Here’s where you can find him! Over in the Odyssey Pavilion, Santa is taking photos with guests in his sleigh! The sleigh is against a beautiful winter backdrop. Sleigh You’ll get to sit in the sleigh to get an epic photo with Santa Claus. He comes out at 11AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM, 5PM, and 6:30PM for an hour at a time and he’ll be around until December 24th — then it’s time for him to get ready for Christmas! Santa!! If the Odyssey Pavilion doesn’t sound familiar, it’s the building you can walk through to get to World Showcase near Test Track. It used to house the EPCOT Experience attraction before it closed back in March. The Odyssey Pavilion This is the only place you’ll be able to meet Santa in EPCOT, so if that’s a priority for you and your family, be sure to stop by! And while you’re at it, be sure to grab a Virtual Queue ticket for Cosmic Rewind, because it’s got a holiday overlay you can experience for a limited time. Make sure you stay late enough to see the new Frozen-inspired Spaceship Earth light show as well! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest EPCOT and holiday news. See which Disney World park is closing early for the majority of next week! 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 planning to go see Santa? Tell us in the comments! The post Santa is HIDING in EPCOT. Here’s Where to Find Him. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Christmas shopping season is in full swing, and we’re bringing you our very best gift ideas for Disney World lovers! Hollywood Studios Christmas Decor And best of all, these items are all on sale!! Our Ready to Ride shirt is one of our best sellers! It is covered in iconic Disney ride and transportation vehicles. DFB Ready to Ride shirts This shirt is available in sizes to fit the whole family — even baby onesies! Click here to order the Ready to Ride shirt! There’s also still time to get one of our Christmas shirts in time for the big day! DFB Ugly Christmas Sweater Sweatshirt This fun “ugly sweater” shirt features the Disney World Castle. Click here to order the Disney-themed Ugly Sweater Sweatshirt! If you’re looking for a more unique Disney-themed gift — look no further! We’ve got you covered with socks paying homage to Disney World’s iconic purple wall! Purple wall socks! If socks are your thing, we’ve also got an Orange Bird version! Click here to order the Purple Wall Socks! If someone on your list is planning a 2023 Disney World trip, there is NO better gift than our 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! This award-winning guidebook contains ALL of our best Disney World tips, tricks and advice, as well as printable worksheets to help you budget and plan! Our best-selling guidebooks are on sale! TODAY, you can save 50% on our entire line of guidebooks with code MICKEY50! And if you are giving this as a gift, we have gift certificates available! Click here to order a DFB Guide gift certificate! We have so much more fun merchandise available at our DFB Store! Click here to shop Disney-themed t-shirts, mugs, socks and more and SAVE with code HOLIDAY! Click here to shop our Disney guidebooks and SAVE with code MICKEY50! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World this holiday season, check out these posts for our best planning advice! Don’t Skip These Returning Eats at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Everything You NEED to Know About the 2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the 2022 Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World And stay tuned to DFB Guide for all the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning a trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post We've Got Gift Ideas Galore for Disney World Lovers! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Happy Holidays from Disney World! Holiday display at Animal Kingdom Lodge We’ve been enjoying the holiday decorations at the hotels, as well as the gingerbread displays, and holiday snacks! While we’ve been visiting the hotels, though, we’ve also checked to see what else is new. So on with the updates! Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates Fantasia We found a ton of new merchandise in Fantasia. There’s a Marvel Cookbook for $29.99… Eat the Universe …a Pixar Nutcracker Pin Set for $79.99… Pixar characters as nutcrackers …a Marvel Shuri Pin for $19.99… Innovate …a World of Wakanda Artist Series Pin for $17.99… World of Wakanda …a Namor Pin for $17.99… Namor …an Ahsoka Pin for $17.99… Survivor …an Aladdin 30 Years Pin for $29.99… 30 years of Aladdin! …an Aladdin and Jasmine 30 Years Pin for $29.99… Aladdin and Jasmine …a Jafar Pin for $17.99… Jafar …and a Prince Ali Pin. Prince Ali The Prince Ali Pin is $29.99. Here’s The Ultimate Guide To Disney World Travel Agents BayView Gifts There’s a new Mickey Mouse Long Sleeve Shirt for $39.99. New Mickey shirt We also found a new Edna Mode Tee. FABULOUS The t-shirt is $36.99. Here Are 6 Disney Cookie Recipes to Recreate This Holiday Season Polynesian Merchandise Updates Moana Mercantile You can now get a Polynesian Village Resort Pin with Moana on it for $19.99. Polynesian pin We also saw the Alex and Ani Grape Soda Bangle here. Carl and Ellie FOREVER The bracelet is $59.99. Click Here For The Polynesian Village vs. Wilderness Lodge Resort Guide 2023 BouTiki Some of our favorite packaged cookies, Honolulu Cookie Premium Shortbread Cookies, are back! You can get a 2.8 oz. box for $7.50… 2.8 oz. box …a 17 oz. Tin for $35.17… 17 oz. Tin …a 4 oz. Tin for $12… Small Holiday Tin …a 9 oz. Box for $23… 9 oz. box …and a 4.3 oz. Holiday Package. 4.3 oz. box This box is $11.50. Here Are 8 Amazing Disney World Snacks You WON’T Find in the Theme Parks Grand Floridian Food Updates Enchanted Rose The Gingerbread Martini is available here now! It’s made with Absolut Elyx Vodka, RumChata Liqueur, and Gingerbread Spice featuring a Gingerbread Rim for $15.50. Gingerbread Martini This will only be around for a limited time. Here’s The Weirdest Problem in Disney World and How to Solve It Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates M. Mouse Mercantile There’s a new Disney World Pin. Walt Disney World Pin This pin is $14.99. Disney Releases FIRST Discount for the ‘Star Wars’ Hotel — Learn More Here! Sandy Cove Gifts & Sundries You can get a pretty Serving Set for $44.99. Beautiful serving set We also found a Santa Mickey Disney Vacation Club Spirit Jersey. It’s got Santa Mickey on the front… Santa Mickey …and Disney Vacation Club Member on the back. DVC The spirit jersey is $94.99. Here’s Why December 8th Is Such a Big Deal in Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge Updates Did you know you can spot a Gingeraffe in the wild in the lobby of Animal Kingdom Lodge? It’s a giraffe made from gingerbread! The gingeraffe The gingeraffe is joined by Debra, the zebra, who is also made of gingerbread. Debra the Zebra! You can even get a Gingeraffe Cookie at The Mara! Gingeraffe Cookie The cookie is $6.29. See more photos of the Gingeraffe If you’re visiting Disney World for the holidays, be sure to check out some hotels other than the one you’re staying at — each Disney World hotel has some unique offerings, as well as unique snacks! Can’t make it to Disney World for the holidays? Follow along with us as we look at all the decor, eat all the snacks, and check out all the entertainment. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: Another Must-See Gingerbread Display! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the holiday season, and there are a ton of ways to add a little bit of Disney to your celebrations! EPCOT Tree You can grab some Disney decor to decorate with, use Disney makeup to create a holiday look, or go ahead and get some gifts for your Disney-loving friends and family. But, that’s not all — there are also a ton of Disney recipes you can make this holiday season! When it comes to Disney food, it’s safe to say that EPCOT festivals are kind of are thing around here, so we compiled 10 of the BEST EPCOT festival recipes for you to make for the holidays! Belgian Waffles Want a delicious breakfast to wake up to during the holiday season? Look no further than the Belgian Waffles from the Belgium booth at EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival! These have berry compote and whipped cream. Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream Serves 4 (makes 8 4×4-inch waffles) Ingredients Belgian Waffles 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon dry active yeast 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cups milk 2 tablespoons beer 1 egg 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 stick butter, melted Berry Compote 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon red wine 1/2 cup apple, orange, or cranberry juice 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh blackberries 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh raspberries Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream in 2021 Directions For Belgian waffles: Sift flour into a large bowl. Add sugar and yeast. Create a well in the center of mixture. Add water, milk, beer, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until mixture is just blended. (Don’t worry if there are lumps; they will dissolve as the batter rests overnight.) Add melted butter, and stir until just incorporated. Refrigerate batter overnight. Bring mixture to room temperature. Ladle waffle batter into a Belgian waffle maker; cook according to manufacturer’s instructions. Serve warm with berry compote and whipped cream For berry compote: Combine cornstarch and red wine in a small bowl, stirring until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside. Combine fruit juice, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch mixture, blueberries, and blackberries. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, until berries are softened and mixture is thickened. Add strawberries, stirring to combine. Remove from heat, and gently fold in raspberries. Serve warm over Belgian waffles. Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup Now, for some appetizers (or you could have this as a meal!). The Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup is iconic at Le Cellier in EPCOT, but it’s also available in a smaller size at the Canada booth for EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival. Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup Ingredients 1/2 pound of bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken stock 4 cups milk 1 pound white cheddar cheese, grated 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup warm Canadian golden lager or any pale lager-style beer Chopped scallions or chives, for garnish The Famous Soup! Directions In a 4- or 5-quart Dutch oven, start to cook bacon. Make sure to stir it over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until it’s lightly browned. Add red onion, celery, and butter. Sauté until the onion has softened for about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook your ingredients, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes over medium heat. Whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Do not boil after the milk is added. Remove you soup from the heat and add cheese, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend with an immersion blender until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth. Stir in warm beer. If the soup is too thick, thin with some warm milk. Garnish your with chopped scallions or chives and serve! Spanakopita This flaky and tasty item is usually seen at the Greece booth for EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival. This recipe comes from our friends over at AllEars.net! Note that this is a great vegetarian option. Spanakopita Serves 6 Ingredients 3 TB olive oil 1 Large onion, finely chopped 2 Garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds spinach, stemmed and coarsely chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 Cup ricotta cheese 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup thinly slice green onions 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste 8 sheets phyllo dough 1/4 cup olive oil Spanakopita Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch square baking pan. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the chopped onion and garlic until soft but not browned. Stir in spinach and cook until all the water from the spinach has evaporated, about four minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta and feta. Stir in cooled spinach mixture, the green onions and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baked baking pan, place another sheet of phyllo dough on top and brush with olive oil. Repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The phyllo dough will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging phyllo over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Fold overhanging phyllo into pan and brush with a final coat of oil. Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve warm. Blue Corn Pupusa This Salvadoran dish comes from the Vibrante & Vívido at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts. It’s a Blue Corn Pupusa stuffed with cheese and topped with shredded pork — yum! Blue Corn Pupusa at Vibrante and Vivido Booth Serves 8 Ingredients Pork with Guajillo-Árbol Chili Sauce 6 dried guajillo chilies 1 chile de árbol 6 cups plus 2 tablespoons water 1 garlic clove 2-3 pounds pork butt, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Coarse salt, to taste 2 tablespoons cornstarch Cabbage Slaw 2 cups red cabbage, shredded 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 carrot, julienne 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar Pinch red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Aji Amarillo Cream 1 cup sour cream 2 3/4 teaspoons aji amarillo paste 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more, to taste Blue Corn Pupusa 2 cups blue corn masa 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 – 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup grated white cheddar cheese 1/4 cup canola oil Garnish 16 freshly picked cilantro leaves Blue Corn Pupusa Directions For pork with guajillo-árbol chili sauce: Remove stems from guajillo and árbol chiles. Heat large sauté pan over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add chilies and toast for 1-2 minutes on each side, until darker in color. Place chilies in large pot with 6 cups of the water and garlic clove. Bring to simmer and cook, covered, for 20 minutes, until soft. Blend with immersion blender until smooth. Season pork generously with salt. Add to pot of water. Bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 1 hour, until pork is tender. Remove from liquid and cool for 20 minutes. Do not discard cooking liquid. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of water with cornstarch in small bowl. Bring pork liquid back to a boil. Add cornstarch and water and stir until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low. Shred pork and add to sauce. Season with additional salt, to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve. For red cabbage slaw: Combine apple cider vinegar, water, salt, oregano, brown sugar, and chili flakes in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Mix shredded cabbage, onions, and carrots in large bowl. Add cooled dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to one day, before serving. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. For ahi amarillo cream: Combine sour cream, aji amarillo paste, lime juice, and salt in medium bowl. Season with additional salt, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. For blue corn pupusa: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Combine masa, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in mixing bowl. Pour in 3/4 cups of water and stir to combine. Slowly add additional water, 1/4 cup at a time, until a soft, pliable dough forms. Scoop dough into 1/4 cup balls and place on reserved baking sheet. Using your fingers, make a well in the center of each ball of dough. Fill each well with 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese. Pinch to close dough around the well. Gently flatten into disks, making sure no cheese is showing. With caution, heat canola oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cook pupusa for 2-3 minutes on each side, until dark blue in color and crispy on the outside. Keep warm until ready to serve. To serve: Place pupusa in the center of each plate. Top with pork and red cabbage slaw. Drizzle aji amarillo cream on top. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Le Cellier White Truffle Butter This sauce is another item from Le Cellier that also appears at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! It’s served with the Mushroom Filet Mignon, but feel free to use it however you like. Filet Mignon Ingredients 1 shallot, sliced, and Olive oil to coat 1 cup white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1 ounce truffle oil 1/4 cup butter, cubed Juice of 1 lemon kosher salt to taste pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chives, minced fine “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with truffle-butter sauce Directions Sauté shallots in the olive oil until translucent. Add wine and reduce by 90 percent. Add the cream and reduce by 75 percent. Remove from heat and whip in the butter and truffle oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice to taste. Strain. Stir in chives and keep warm. Beef Bourguignon Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes can be found at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays over at Yukon Holiday Kitchen in the Canada Pavilion. This is the epitome of comfort food and is perfect for those chilly days around the holidays! Beef Bourguignon with Crushed Potatoes Serves 6 Ingredients Beef Bourguignon 1 tablespoon butter 6 ounces smoked bacon, diced 3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, or stew meat Salt and pepper, to taste 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large white onion, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 pound crimini mushrooms, quartered 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons flour 3 cups red wine (Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Chianti) 2 cups beef broth 1/2 cup sherry vinegar 12 small fresh or frozen pearl onions, peeled 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, divided Crushed Red Skinned Potatoes 1 tablespoon salt, plus more, to taste 3 pounds red-skinned potatoes, washed 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar White pepper, to taste Beef Bourguignon with Crushed Potatoes Directions For Beef Bourguignon: Heat butter and bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and cook until bacon is brown and beginning to crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pat beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Sear in Dutch oven with butter and bacon fat, 1-2 minutes per side, until browned. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add garlic, onion, carrots, and mushrooms and sauté for 6 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in rosemary and thyme. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes, until paste begins to caramelize, but does not burn. Return beef and bacon to pan. Add flour and stir constantly for 5 minutes. Add wine, beef broth, and vinegar and stir to deglaze pot. Add pearl onions and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender and sauce is thickened. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve. For red skinned crushed potatoes: Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the potatoes and boil for 10-15 minutes, until soft. Drain potatoes. Return potatoes to pot and mash with a hand masher or electric mixer until just broken. Add butter, sour cream, vinegar, and mash until potatoes are mashed, but still lumpy. Season with additional salt and white pepper, to taste. To Serve: Divide potatoes among 6 bowls. Ladle beef bourguignon on top of potatoes Garnish with remaining chopped parsley. Apple Strudel Now, for dessert! The Germany booth at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival has a great option with this apple strudel. It’s a fun way to try something a bit different from a traditional apple pie! Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce in 2022 Ingredients 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup raisins 4 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 tablespoons plain bread crumbs 8 ounces phyllo dough, thawed (about 20 sheets) 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup heavy cream, slightly whipped, optional Apple Strudel Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Gently mix apples, raisins, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; set aside. Toast bread crumbs in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Stir constantly until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Place a kitchen towel on a large work surface. Spread one sheet of phyllo dough on the kitchen towel and lightly brush the entire surface with melted butter. Layer another sheet on top, butter, and continue the process until all sheets are stacked. Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs along the longest side of the top sheet of buttered phyllo dough. Spread apple mixture on top of the bread crumbs. Roll the strudel, jelly-roll fashion, using the towel to help shape the dough, starting from the apple mixture side to the opposite end. While rolling, make sure that apples do not spill from the ends. Place seam side down on baking sheet and brush with remaining melted butter. Using a large spatula, place strudel on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake approximately 25 to 30 minutes or until the dough is golden brown. Let cool at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes. Slice strudel with a serrated knife into 6 portions; top with whipped cream, and/or serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired. Chocolate Lava Cake Want a dessert that’s a bit richer? Try out the Warm Chocolate Lava Cake from Ireland at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival! Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey’s Ganache | 2012 Serves 6 Ingredients Chocolate Lava Cake 8 1-ounce semisweet chocolate squares, chopped, or 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 sticks butter 5 egg yolks 4 whole eggs 3/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Ganache 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream 4 ounces milk chocolate Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey’s Ganache – Cross Section Directions For cake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter sides of 6 individual (3/4 cup) ramekins. Lightly coat with sugar, shake out excess. Melt chocolate and butter in top of double boiler set over simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove from over water and cool 10 minutes. Beat egg yolks and whole eggs together in a large bowl; add sugar and beat until thick and light, about 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate mixture. Sift flour, then fold into batter, mixing until smooth. Divide batter among prepared cups, filling 3/4 full. Place on a baking sheet and bake about 25 minutes or until sides of cake are set and middle is still soft. Do not overbake. Using a small knife, cut around sides of cake to loosen. Invert onto plates and drizzle with ganache. For ganache: Stir together cream and Baileys in a small saucepan over medium heat. Just before boiling point, remove from heat and stir in milk chocolate. Chocolate Peppermint Shake This next dessert (and drink!) comes from EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays. The Chocolate Peppermint Shake is perfect for the holiday season and comes from the Holiday Sweets & Treats booth. Chocolate Peppermint Shake Featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and Whipped Cream Vodka Ingredients 3 oz boiled water 2 Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea bags 16 oz chocolate ice cream 1 tbsp candy cane bits 3 oz whipped cream vodka (optional) Chocolate Peppermint Shake Directions Pour freshly boiled water into a heat-proof container. Open tea envelopes and remove tea bags from packets. Steep the two tea bags for three minutes or until desired strength; remove tea bags and discard. Chill tea. In a blender, add ice cream and chilled tea and blend until smooth and creamy. (For an adult twist: Add three ounces of whipped cream vodka into the blended mixture.) Pour into glasses and top with candy cane bits. Frozen Szarlotka This recipe is pretty simple, but it’s delicious as a cocktail for the holidays! It’s also called an Apple Pie and comes from the former Poland booth at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival. Frozen Szarlotka (Apple Pie) featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka Serves 1 Ingredients 1 ounce Zubrowka (Polish Bison Grass Vodka) 6 ounces apple cider 1 cup ice Fresh apple cubes, for garnish Frozen Szarlotka (Frozen Polish Apple Pie) featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka Directions Pour Zubrowka and apple cider into a blender with ice; blend until smooth. Pour into serving glass and garnish with apple cubes. There you have it — 10 recipes that are great for the holiday season from the EPCOT festivals! We hope to see you try out some of these recipes for yourselves. For more on food in EPCOT, check out the opening date and new menu details for Takumi-Tei in EPCOT, the Annual Passholder-exclusive drinks coming to EPCOT soon, and how to make the iconic EPCOT Pretzel Bread Pudding. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news, reviews, and recipes! See ALL of our Disney recipes here! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which recipe are you the most excited to try? Tell us in the comments! The post 10 EPCOT Festival Recipes That NEED to Be On Your Holiday Table first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article