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Okay, you know us, when Gideon’s Bakehouse releases new cookies, we’re going to make a beeline to Disney Springs to try them out. Holiday cookies are here! Although this year’s holiday selection isn’t EXACTLY new, we can’t say no when it’s time to check out Gideon’s monthly offerings. This year brought back some favorites, along with some things we hadn’t tried yet, so join us as we try the holiday cookies, cake slices, and cold brew! So the Krampus Cold Brew for $6 is made by combining Gideon’s Cold Brew with a Chocolate Mint homemade sauce. Okay, so their coffee is consistently good, and this one is delicious, as expected. You can taste the chocolate in the coffee, but the peppermint comes through, too! We didn’t think we’d like the sprinkles, but these aren’t the chalky ones — they’re more like little crystals of sugar. Overall, this is PERFECT for the season. Krampus Cold Brew Next up is the Kris Kringle Cookie for $6. It’s a White Chocolate Coffee Bean Cookie with Coconut, Caramel, and Vanilla Bean “notes.” We’ve loved this previously, and this year is no different — it’s still DELICIOUS. You can even taste that hint of coffee flavor in it. Kris Kringle Cookie Also, we think this is one of the “lighter” cookies (if a half-pound cookie can be considered light!) at Gideon’s. DELICIOUS The Cookie Von Krampus is a Chocolate Cookie with an “icy cool of a frozen heart” and covered in Andes Mints for $6. Again, if you’re here for chocolate and mint flavors, this cookie delivers. It tastes like Christmas, y’all. Cookie Von Krampus Also, we loved how ooey and gooey this one was. YUM. It’s ooey and gooey! Finally, we tried the Cake Vom Krampus for $9, which is a Red Velvet Cake with an ultra Mint Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. That description alone is enough to make us drool, but we can say that it did NOT disappoint. Kris Kringle Cake Slice We really thought that frosting would be a lot heavier than it is, but it’s actually light, chocolatey, and minty! SO good These cookies and the cold brew will be around through December 31st, but note that if they run out for the day, you’ll probably have to come back on another day to try and grab them. Also, the Cake Von Krampus is only available on Wednesdays and Sundays through the end of the year. This place is SUPER popular. Note that the area inside Gideon’s Bakehouse is small, which means you’ll probably be waiting in line for a little while — sometimes the bake shop opens a virtual queue but then you can go shopping or go do something else while you’re waiting. You’ll get a text when it’s your time to go inside to make the most delicious choices of your life. Read ALL Our Disney World Holiday Snack Reviews! 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 Gideon’s flavor? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You'll Want to Try EVERYTHING At Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs This Month 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 may have been yesterday, but the deals are still happening! ©Disney Deals are still going on over on Amazon, and Disney also has tons of items on sale right now on their website through their extended Black Friday sale that now ends TONIGHT. Here’s what you can grab right now so you don’t miss out! Plushes & Toys There are lots of plushes and toys available as a part of this extended sale that you won’t want to miss! To get the maximum savings, enter the code MAGIC at checkout. ©Disney You can grab the Belle Classic Doll for only $10.50 with this sale! ©Disney She comes dressed in her iconic yellow ballgown and comes with her own little brush. Buy the Belle Classic Doll here! If you’ve got a little one who loves plushes, they’ll love the Baymax Plush on sale for $14. ©Disney This medium plush is 12.5 inches tall and super soft — everyone will love him! Grab the Baymax Plush here! If you saw Black Panther: Wakanda Forever recently and your kiddo loved it, we suggest the Black Panther Talking Action Figure for $15.40! ©Disney Not only does this action figure talk, but it lights up and has 12 points of movement. Grab the Black Panther Talking Action Figure right here! Ornaments There are also over 60 ornaments available on sale as well! ©Disney Wanna take it back to the beginning? Grab the Oswald Legacy Sketchbook Ornament on sale for $11.20! ©Disney This ornament features Oswald aboard a Toontown trolley, and celebrates his 95th anniversary! Buy the Oswald Legacy Sketchbook Ornament here! You can also grab the Aladdin Legacy Sketchbook Ornament for $11.20 as well. ©Disney Aladdin stands at the entrance to the Cave of Wonders in this detailed ornament. Grab the Aladdin Legacy Sketchbook Ornament here! If you’re a fan of Halloween and Christmas, you can snag the Jack Skellington Sketchbook Ornament for…you guessed it, $11.20! ©Disney Jack sits on his makeshift sleigh ready to deliver presents on this ornament. It’s the perfect ornament for people who love both holidays. Buy the Jack Skellington Sketchbook Ornament here! Clothing And there are LOTS of adorable clothes you can grab as well! ©Disney You can grab the Mickey Mouse Holiday Plaid Spirit Jersey Sweater for $49! Mickey Mouse Holiday Plaid Spirit Jersey Sweater This cozy spirit jersey is a great way to snuggle up for the holidays Disney-style. Buy the Mickey Mouse Holiday Plaid Spirit Jersey Sweater right here! You can also grab the adorable Pixar Holiday Sweatshirt Dress for Kids for $19.59. ©Disney The gray dress has an allover print of Pixar characters in nutcracker form! Buy the Pixar Holiday Sweatshirt Dress for Kids here! You’ll also find yourself wishing there was an adult version of the adorable Mickey Mouse Holiday Fashion Coat, but you can grab it for your kids for $29.40. ©Disney This precious red jacket is only available in one more size, so grab it before it’s gone! Buy the Mickey Mouse Holiday Fashion Coat here! There are over 800 items available as a part of this sale, so grab these items today before it’s too late! You can also snag a great deal on Hulu and Disney+ before November 28th, and we encourage you to stay tuned to DFB for all the upcoming Cyber Monday deals! Check out these Black Friday deals that are under $10! 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 below! The post ALL of Disney's Black Friday Deals That You Can Get RIGHT NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and along with most holidays in Disney World, one thing remains true — it gets CROWDED. Thanksgiving Day Crowds Although Thanksgiving Day crowds were a bit surprising, the rest of the week was packed and wait times were HIGH, with one ride toppling over THREE hours one day. If you’re curious to know what Disney World is like during a holiday week, we’ve compiled all the average wait times from this past week! Before you get ahead of yourself and scroll down, grab a notebook and a pen and write down all your favorite rides. Why? Because FastPass is now a thing of the past and its replacement, Genie+, can cost you quite a bit. With the price of Genie+ fluctuating between $15 and all the way up to $29 per person, per day recently, it’s a major investment that may force you to adjust your budget. Lightning Lane sign at Princess Fairytale Hall Genie+ operates a lot like FastPass did, and if you purchase this service you can reserve Lightning Lanes one at a time in the My Disney Experience app. You don’t HAVE to buy Genie+ but if you don’t want to spend the majority of your park days in line, you might want to consider it. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane Got your favorite ride list handy? Look below for all the average wait times of every Disney World ride this past Thanksgiving week. Magic Kingdom Let’s start out with Magic Kingdom, where Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time at 76 minutes! It averaged 58 minutes last week, so that’s quite an increase. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lightning Lane Next, Peter Pan’s Flight averaged 60 minutes, followed by Jungle/Jingle Cruise at 58 minutes, Space Mountain at 43 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 38 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 36 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 33 minutes. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Splash Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean all averaged 27 minutes. Jingle Cruise After that, Astro Orbiter averaged 25 minutes, “it’s a small world” averaged 20 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid averaged 19 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin averaged 18 minutes, the Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini averaged 17 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 16 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway averaged 15 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic averaged 14 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel averaged 13 minutes. Mickey’s PhilharMagic After that, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and the Mad Tea Party averaged 12 minutes, the Carousel of Progress averaged 5 minutes, and the Liberty Square Riverboat averaged 4 minutes. Liberty Square Riverboat Surprisingly, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse and the Enchanted Tiki Room averaged 1 minute, while Country Bear Jamboree, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Hall of Presidents had no waits. What CROWDS look like on a sold-out Magic Kingdom day! EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait time was once again Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, with an average wait time of 92 minutes, compared to last week’s average of 82 minutes. Frozen Ever After had an average wait time of 78 minutes, only two minutes more than last week’s average of 76 minutes. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Next up was Test Track at 70 minutes, Soarin’ at 52 minutes, and Mission: SPACE at 30 minutes. Spaceship Earth averaged 23 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends averaged 15 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush averaged 14 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour and Journey into Imagination both averaged 13 minutes. Living with the Land averaged a 10-minute wait. Spaceship Earth Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China all featured no wait times this week. Click here for every EPCOT restaurant — RANKED! Hollywood Studios Now let’s head over to Hollywood Studios where for the second week in a row, Tower of Terror topped the list with an average wait time of 134 minutes! That’s a pretty large increase from the surprise average wait time of 105 minutes last week. Rise of the Resistance, the usual ride with the highest wait time, came in behind Tower of Terror with an average of 121 minutes, versus last week’s 97-minute average. Holidays at Hollywood Studios Next, Slinky Dog Dash had an average of 119 minutes followed by Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 92 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 80 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 74 minutes, and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 67 minutes, Runaway Railway After that, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 41 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue averaged 26 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 15 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 11 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents averaged 6 minutes. Check out the rare magical moment we experienced in Hollywood Studios! Animal Kingdom Finally, let’s head over to Animal Kingdom, where Avatar Flight of Passage had the longest average wait time increased to a whopping 135 minutes. Last week, the average was 115 minutes. Flight of Passage Next up was Na’vi River Journey at 65 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 64 minutes, Expedition Everest at 39 minutes, DINOSAUR at 30 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 19 minutes. Dinosaur Triceratop Spin averaged 14 minutes and It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 13 minutes. Both The Boneyard and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail averaged no wait time. The BEST breakfast in Animal Kingdom! It’s not a surprise that wait times were UP this week, which is a common trend during holidays in Disney World. If you’re planning a visit during any holiday you can pretty much bank on high wait times, and Genie+ can be an asset if you’re able to splurge. Space Mountain line on Thanksgiving Keep following DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Why you nee to buy your 2023 Disney World tickets now! Planning a Trip to Disney World? 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The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is here, and we are celebrating the holidays IN STYLE, by eating all the things. Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room But we’re also spending time enjoying some fun activities and entertainment, including the Candlelight Processional. But here’s the thing — is it worth the extra cost to get the Candlelight Processional dining package, which includes guaranteed seating for the show? Let’s find out! The Candlelight Processional dining package can be booked at one of eight EPCOT restaurants. Call us predictable, though, because we chose the Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room (which is a longtime favorite of ours!). The package gets you an appetizer, entree, dessert, and choice of non-alcoholic beverage. Rose and Crown It’s $64 for adults and $28 for kids, but is it worth it? Atmosphere Okay, so we LOVE just about everything about the Rose and Crown, and that hasn’t changed. It’s got that cozy U.K. pub feeling that makes us feel so warm inside. There’s a pub, where you can get some AMAZING fish and chips and pints… The pub …and a dining room, which is the table service restaurant where we ate. Atmosphere The decor looks cluttered, just like in a traditional pub, with old ads, cooking tools, newspaper clippings, and framed photographs. It’s got a British small-town vibe and we are here for it. There’s even a pianist playing some tunes for guests. Pianist But what we’re here for is the food, so let’s see what that’s like. Eats The menu includes some classic U.K. staples, including starters like a Coronation Salad and a Scotch Egg. Entrees are hearty meals like Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, and Shepherd’s Pie. To round out the meal, you can get a plant-based gelato or something more traditional like Sticky Toffee Pudding. Menu Non-alcoholic beverages include soda, tea, coffee, and the EARidescent Sip-a-bration. A variety of beers and wines are also available for an additional charge. For our starter, we went with the Scotch Egg, which is a Golden-fried Hard-boiled Cage-free Egg wrapped in Sausage with Mustard Sauce. It was DELICIOUS. The eggs were cooked well, and the sausage had a nice crunch on the outside. The mustard really brought out the flavors. However, we didn’t think this was anything TOO special. But we liked it, nonetheless. Scotch Egg For our main course, we went with the Bangers and Mash. This is a Traditional English Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes, Mushroom, Onion, and Red Wine Demi. This was another tasty choice. The red wine sauce is VERY rich, though. The potatoes do have a strong onion taste, so keep that in mind if you don’t enjoy the taste of onions. The sausage also has a lot of flavor. This is probably something for more adventurous eaters, though. Bangers and Mash Then it was time for dessert and we HAD to go with the Sticky Toffee Pudding. If you’ve never had it, this is a Steamed Pudding “Cake” served with Warm Vanilla Custard and Hot Butter-Rum Sauce. It is AMAZING. The custard was DIVINE and the cake was dense and absorbed the butter rum sauce (which reminded us of a caramel sauce). Seriously, we could just come here and eat like a dozen of these with ZERO regrets. It is VERY rich, so keep that in mind. Sticky toffee pudding Okay, we are STUFFED, but our night has just started! Candlelight Processional At your meal, you’ll get a ticket stamped with that day’s date and the time of the Candlelight Processional you’ll be attending. Dining Package Ticket You’ll need to arrive in time to get your guaranteed seat for the processional. This is where the extra cost of the dining package may be worth it. Great seat! As you can see, we had great seats and we didn’t have to wait in a long line to possibly get a spot. Nosh or Not Get the Candlelight Processional Dining Package at Rose and Crown if… You have a big appetite — you’ll get three courses, so you’ll want to make sure you arrive on an empty stomach. You want a guaranteed seat at the Candlelight Processional — this is a popular event and seating is limited. You are an adventurous eater — this particular restaurant is not for picky eaters (although there are other Candlelight Processional options that might satisfy those with pickier palates). Skip the Candlelight Processional Dining Package at Rose and Crown if… You have picky eaters in your party. If you still want to do the dining package, you might be better off at a different location. You’re looking for lighter fare. The dishes here are rich and heavy — you will absolutely leave feeling full. You want to sample dishes at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Do NOT book a three-course meal if you want to check out other festival offerings. Overall We are big fans of the Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room and visit this restaurant often. When we did the math, the dining package did come out to about $14 more than what our meal might have cost if we’d purchased everything a la carte. However $14 isn’t a lot to pay to get guaranteed seats for the Candlelight Processional, which gets you a chance to see the entire show, as well as the celebrity narrator (we got to see Simi Liu, aka Marvel’s Shang Chi!). Rose & Crown isn’t the only restaurant with a dining package — here’s all of the information you need about the 2022 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages. However, if you’re visiting the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays for the food booths, you may want to skip such a big meal because you’ll be too full to try anything else. It’s a trade-off you’ll have to consider. Here are our reviews for EVERY SINGLE FOOD BOOTH at the 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! Will you be visiting the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays this year? Are you considering the Candlelight Processional dining package? Let us know in the comments! The post How Will Make Your Day at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays EASIER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World was BUSY this past week as crowds flocked to the parks for Thanksgiving break. We saw big crowds and long wait times, but the rush may slow down this coming week as folks return to school and work. Space Mountain line If you’re heading to Disney World and hoping to hit that sweet spot in between holidays, you’ll want to know what’s going to be CLOSED during your upcoming vacation. Take a look at all the temporary closures at the parks and hotels here! But before we get to the closures…do you already have your bags packed for your trip? If you’re going to visit Disney World soon, you’ll need the perfect outfit to wear into the parks! We’ve got a lot of great tees and sweatshirts (including some holiday designs!) at our online DFB store — Click here to check out our whole merch line. The DFB Ugly Christmas Sweater T-Shirt is perfect for the season! Now that you’re ready with the perfect Disney ‘fits, check out our full list of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World this week. Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad Disney has dropped several hints that the Walt Disney World Railroad could reopen soon. They released a video of the trains being tested, and we’ve seen the trains at the Main Street and Fantasyland stations several times now. Walt Disney World Railroad train Although we still don’t have an official reopening date for the Railroad, we’re hoping that Disney will announce its return soon! One Cast Member told us that the trains need to be tested very thoroughly before reopening, so it’s possible that it’ll still be a few months before we see this attraction return. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Over in Tomorrowland, one gift shop is still closed: the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. This shop is located at the exit of Space Mountain, so guests are being directed to exit the ride a different way for now. Tomorrowland Light & Power construction Light & Power Co. is getting some updates to its interior and exterior, and Disney hasn’t officially announced when it’ll reopen. Enchanted Tales with Belle Enchanted Tales with Belle is a character meet-and-greet attraction where guests could help Belle tell the story of Beauty and the Beast. This attraction is still closed, and Disney hasn’t announced when it will reopen. Enchanted Tales with Belle However, you can sometimes still find Belle greeting guests close to the attraction. Meet Ariel at Her Grotto Another Disney princess meet-and-greet is closed in Fantasyland: Ariel’s Grotto. Disney hasn’t announced when Ariel will return to her meet-and-greet location, either. Ariel’s Grotto You can still ride on the Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid attraction nearby, so Little Mermaid fans aren’t completely out of luck! Pete’s Silly Sideshow One more character meet-and-greet spot that’s still closed in Magic Kingdom is Pete’s Silly Sideshow. This is where guests could meet Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy, who were all dressed in their circus performer outfits. Pete’s Silly Sideshow This location is closed now, but Disney has announced that it’ll reopen sometime “in the coming months.” We’ll be watching for more updates! Learn why you’ll want to be in Magic Kingdom on December 23rd. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a stage show in Hollywood Studios. This show has been closed for a long time now. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen. Check out the BEST places to eat in Hollywood Studios. EPCOT American Adventure Show The American Adventure show (in EPCOT’s World Showcase) is still closed. Disney hasn’t officially announced a reopening date, but we might have found a clue about when this show will return. Closed! The American Adventure disappears from Disney’s refurbishments calendar on December 17th, so it’s possible that it will reopen on that date. Sometimes attractions will disappear and then reappear (possibly due to errors on the webpage), so we’ll watch for any updates. Cool Wash Cool Wash has apparently been renamed “Refreshment Station,” according to a new sign that we spotted at this little kiosk. Something’s different Disney still hasn’t announced when it’ll reopen (it’s currently blocked off by several potted plants), but we’ll watch for any changes. Find 7 places to escape in EPCOT when your anxiety is through the roof. Disney World Hotels Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Narcoossee’s is an upscale seafood restaurant at the Grand Floridian, and it’s been closed for several months now. Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort This restaurant will reopen sometime in 2023 with an “enhanced dining experience.” Oak Manor Leisure Pool at Port Orleans Resort — Riverside The Oak Manor Leisure Pool in Magnolia Bend at Port Orleans Resort — Riverside closed on November 14th for refurbishment. All other pools at this hotel remain open, including Ol’ Man Island Pool. Other pools will remain open The pool is scheduled to reopen sometime in mid-December. Watch our video about 25 things you should NEVER do in a Disney World hotel room. Disney World Water Parks Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon is closed in Disney World, and Disney hasn’t announced when it’ll reopen. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Disney World’s other water park, Blizzard Beach, is open! Learn all about Typhoon Lagoon here. Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts: 5 Places You Don’t Want to Walk After Dark in Disney World ALL of the Disney World Rides That Interact With MagicBand+ A List of 50 Restaurants and Attractions That Close EARLY in Disney World A Full List of Disney World’s Cancellation Policies Why You’ll Pay MORE to Get LESS Now in Disney World The Big Thing You Forgot to Do Before Your Disney World Trip We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. See how flight costs to Disney World are CHANGING for December 2022. Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? 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Ho, Ho, Ho, and Merry (almost!) Christmas from Walt Disney World! Christmas time in Disney Springs The holidays are in full swing in Walt Disney World and that means tons of new snacks and treats, merchandise, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Thankfully, we are huge holiday fans here and there’s nothing we love more than a good holiday treat or two! We think Disney Springs knows this about us because they have a new snack for us. Over at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs, the bakery is getting into the holiday cheer with a new cake. Amorette’s Patisserie Today we tried one of the new treats which is the Santa Claus Petit Cake for $22. This cake is made up of chocolate chip cookie cake, vanilla mousse, and chocolate chiffon cake. Santa Clause Petit Cake First of all, just look at that DESIGN! We love the detail and stunning look of this cake. SO CUTE! Overall, we really enjoyed this cake! The cookie on the bottom was soft but strong enough to hold the cake. The cake itself was moist with a delicious chocolate taste, but there was enough of a vanilla taste to prevent the chocolate from being too rich. The buttercream icing is smooth with a lovely vanilla flavor, and there’s a layer of chocolate in the middle that had a nice crunch, but then melted immediately, adding to the wonderful chocolate taste. The inside This treat is almost perfect — we really had no complaints about this cake other than the fact that it’ll get black and red dye all over your hands. Also, it is a bit pricey for at $22, but it is a very shareable snack so it’s up to you and your group if it’s worth it. If you’re a lover of chocolate, we think you’ll love this cake, but if you’re not a huge fan, we suggest grabbing one of the other delicious desserts in Disney Springs. Amorette’s Treats Thankfully, there is no shortage of holiday treats this year at Walt Disney World. From a new mini pie in Magic Kingdom to the new gingerbread martini, Disney has made sure we are getting all of the holiday feels this year! Make sure you keep following DFB for all of the Disney holiday food updates and news. Check out over 25 NEW holiday food items coming to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this cake? Tell us in the comments! The post The Perfect Christmas Snack in Disney World Doesn't Exi-- first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What exactly is going on with Disney World’s price increases and what many are perceiving as an endless quest to get more and more money out of guests? An Annual Passholder ticket We are hearing from many readers who say they are swearing off visiting the parks because of it. So…has it always been this way? Will it affect your upcoming trips? We’re taking an intense look at Disney World prices. First, we need to look at the history. When Magic Kingdom first opened in 1971 — a week’s worth of park admission, hotel room stays at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, meals, airfare, and a recreational addition or two — could end up costing one guest a little over $500 – which is the equivalent of $3,600 today. But now, a single person doing the EXACT same type of vacation will spend well over $7,000. Spaceship Earth, the Monorail, and Crowds — what you see daily outside of EPCOT. And while we expect incremental price increases, we’re seeing viral graphs of Disney’s ticket prices being raised nearly 4000% since Magic Kingdom opened. And there are a few recent, seemingly drastic, changes in pricing that are sparking a negative sentiment among Disney fans. So we’re diving into these questions: Are these price increases actually abnormal for Disney? Are the price increases outpacing inflation? And if so, is that uncharacteristic for Disney? What are Disney fans actually mad about? Can and will Disney keep increasing prices at this rate? You might be surprised by what we discovered. Are these price increases actually abnormal for Disney? The short answer to this question is no. At least not for the last 20 years. If you look at ticket pricing (which we can because our friends at AllEars.net have the most comprehensive ticket database online right now), there are three pretty distinct sections to that pricing graph since 1971. Up until the early 1980s price increases were steady but low Between 1982 and about 2005 (incidentally that’s the year the Disney Dining Plan started) we see an uptick in the graph From 2005 to now we can see a sharper incline But these steady increases aren’t new, nor are they drastic compared to those over the past 15+ years. Disney World Kevin Yee at Micechat has a very prescient chart, created in 2013, which looked at Disney World ticket and hotel price increases between 2003 and 2013, and then extrapolated the predicted prices for 2023. A one-day ticket in 2003 cost $50. In 2013, $95. Extrapolating the same 90% increase that occurred between 2003 and 2013 to predict next year’s price, the ticket would cost $180. A one-day ticket on the Disney World website is currently priced at $109-159 per day. So, it’s actually LESS than predicted based on the previous 10 years’ price increases. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort And you’d be surprised with several of the hotel predictions in the same article. 10 years ago, a 2023 Polynesian Village Resort room was predicted to cost at $1,056 based on the 88% increase seen between 2003 and 2013, and actual prices for that 2023 room average around $1000 right now. Just a little under what was predicted way back in 2013 using the previous 10 years’ numbers. So, although they may seem like it, the current price increases in baseline vacation costs – tickets and hotel – are not abnormal or out of character for Disney World this year, and keep pretty well in line with what we’ve seen for the past nearly 20 years. Are the price increases outpacing inflation? And if so, is that uncharacteristic for Disney? The answer to this one is a resounding YES. Since that early 1980’s spike, Disney’s price increases have always outpaced inflation and the gap has been widening. But it is worth mentioning that you’re not paying for the same thing you were paying for in 1971. Disney World has added three more parks, countless restaurants, the Disney Springs shopping district, extra security, and LOTS more infrastructure since 1971. So an apples-to-apples comparison when it comes to keeping in line with inflation isn’t necessarily valid. That said, Disney would likely still be well outpacing inflation on their pricing even with that adjustment…and they have been for nearly 30 years. Disney Springs So if the pricing structure and price increases aren’t different than they have been for 30 years (trust us, if you go into the depths of the internet, you will find the exact same “Disney World’s getting too expensive” arguments on the Disney message boards in 2007 that you’re seeing now on TikTok), what’s everyone so mad about? And what’s the justification? Spaceship Earth Lightning Lane What feels abnormal, and what we think is really the root of the price gouging argument is the switch from free to paid services en masse. It all came out of nowhere right after the pandemic. MagicBands were free. Now they’re not. FastPass, Disney’s “bypass the long queue lines” service was free. Now it’s not. Through the Magical Express, transportation to and from the airport was free for Disney hotel guests. Now it’s not. Park tickets have become date-based and surge priced…with Disney quietly upping the number of days in the higher price tier. And on top of that, we have park hopping restrictions and required park passes – making life not necessarily MORE expensive for guests, but more annoying for sure…and more restrictive to boot. So we feel like we’re getting a raw deal for the same ticket price. After all, time is money in Disney World…and limiting my flexibility on property is putting restrictions on my time in certain parks. Why is Disney World making so many revenue-based changes right now? Let’s get a little more background here: A lot of people don’t realize this, but the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products arm of the Walt Disney Company is really its cash cow. This department historically shores up the rest of the company financially, and it’s an area where relatively small changes can make a huge impact in profitability for the company as a whole. DPEP brings in 33% of the company’s revenue, but provides 62% of its operating income, which means the profitability of the parks contributes in a major way to making the whole company sustainable. So that’s possibly why we’re seeing so many revenue-based changes in the parks sector specifically. Expedition Everest We know Disney took a big hit during the pandemic, shutting down their parks and cruise line worldwide (and since we know that’s where a huge chunk of operating income is generated, then we know the hit was bigger than it maybe looked from the outside). According to information released when The Walt Disney Company reported its earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2020, “The most significant adverse impact in the current quarter and year from COVID-19 was approximately $2.4 billion and $6.9 billion, respectively, on operating income at our Parks, Experiences and Products segment due to revenue lost as a result of the closures or reduced operating capacities.” So, they started making changes, and quickly saw success. In the fiscal third quarter of 2022, Disney reported that its revenue increased to $7.4 billion compared to $4.3 billion in the prior-year quarter; and segment operating income increased by $1.8 billion over the prior-year quarter. This was due to the Disney Parks. In Disney’s own words: “Operating income growth at our domestic parks and experiences was due to higher volumes and increased guest spending. Higher volumes were due to increases in attendance, occupied room nights, and cruise ship sailings… Guest spending growth was due to an increase in average per capita ticket revenue and higher average daily hotel room rates. The increase in average per capita ticket revenue was due to the introduction of Genie+ and Lightning Lane in the first quarter of the current fiscal year… Higher costs were primarily due to volume growth, cost inflation, and new guest offerings.” Toy Story Land So, Disney is making a lot of profits with its parks. Perhaps the choices being made on cutting free perks and introducing fee-based programs is part of Disney battening the hatches for a recession that may or may not drag on? Disney’s official reasoning for the changes is basic supply and demand. Disney says that most days, the number of people who want to go to Disney World parks exceeds the capacity in the parks. So, Disney has to do something to regulate the crowds. And, according to them, these changes are part of the regulation. Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek said during Disney’s last earnings call that the changes and price increases guests are seeing directly align with consumer demand: “It’s all up to the consumer. If consumer demand keeps up, then we act accordingly. And if we see a softening, which we don’t think we’re gonna see, then we can act accordingly as well. We’re very flexible.” Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge It’s no secret that the Disney parks have been inundated by revenge travelers – people who had trips canceled and postponed by the pandemic – since they started loosening the guest capacity reigns and pandemic protocols. Disney World used to have reliable “down times” – seasons when kids were in school and parks were less packed. But those seasons have all but disappeared. Our first peek at what could be called a “down time” since the beginning of 2021 came at the end of August this year and into September. But the crowds picked back up for 3-day weekends this fall, and we are already seeing big holiday season crowds. Thanksgiving Day crowds on Main Street But, there could be another part to the “demand” story that Disney is being a little less public about. It’s starting to become clear that there are two main types of Disney park-goer: the die-hard (these are the Annual Passholders, the families that go once a year or more, the DVC members, the Disney adults who move to Orlando to be near their happy place), and the “family from Denver” – the current circulating term coined by former Disney CEO Bob Chapek for the families who have never been to Disney World, or who travel there once every few years versus on the regular. And these two types have different values to Disney’s bottom dollar. In a 2020 earnings call, Chapek said “different guests, depending on where they’re coming from, have different relative values in terms of their contribution as a guest to the park. And typically, someone who travels and stays for five to seven days is marginally more valuable to the business than someone who comes in on an annual pass and stays a day or two and consumes less, you know, merchandise and food and beverage.” Now, this isn’t a new concept. Disney fans who go all the time tend to know the secrets to save money, and get as much out of the parks as they can for the lowest possible cost. When your hobby costs this much, you’ve gotta cut a few corners here and there and cut back on expensive meals and high-cost souvenirs. But when you’re visiting for your once-in-a-lifetime adventure…you’re more willing to spend big bucks to make those once in a lifetime memories. In 2022, Disney reported an “unfavorable attendance mix” at Disneyland Resort which impacted their financial results for one quarter. While not explicitly stated, the “unfavorables” in this scenario were widely understood to be Annual Passholders. Disneyland According to Chapek, it really comes down to a sense of balance. He noted that some superfans are Annual Passholders and use the parks “as their personal playground.” Chapek said that they “love that” and “celebrate that.” But he said that they also have to make sure that there’s “room in the park for the family from Denver that comes once every five years.” But as a business, Disney may actually be looking for ways to skew the majority in the favor of that “family from Denver”. The systems put in place during and after the pandemic give Disney a lot more control over the type of guest they allow in the park. Park Passes allow Disney to regulate Annual Passholder, Hotel Guest, and Regular Park Ticket capacity separately – so it’s up to them how many of each type of guest are allowed into the parks each day. This has actually sparked two lawsuits against Disney by Annual Passholder groups. Disney World Annual Passholder programs have been paused or severely revamped on both coasts, with perks for passholders being reduced. It’s currently very difficult to buy a top-level Annual Pass for Disneyland, and nearly impossible to buy one for Disney World. Disney guests who aren’t Florida residents currently have no way to buy an annual pass at all. Genie+ being a paid service is more of a financial impact on the frequent visitor and annual passholder, who are visiting the parks regularly, than it will be on the “family from Denver” who only has to pay that cost on their infrequent visits. And these changes could give Disney the tools it needs to reshape the demographics of the parks – lower crowds overall with a higher percentage of high-dollar customers. After all – if demand is so high – and supply can’t meet that demand…why don’t they just build a fifth park? While that is, I’m sure, a very nuanced question…one answer could easily be that they don’t just want more guests…they want more of the right guests and fewer of the wrong ones. Can they keep up this level of price hike? And will they? Price increases will likely continue as they have for the last 20+ years. The things Disney has to buy to make the parks run are getting more expensive, and Disney is growing – adding new attractions, new hotels, and potentially even new lands. But the real question is whether Disney will keep up the changes that make visiting the parks more difficult for the loyal fans – as formerly free services become costly additions to a Disney trip. Since that’s what people are actually upset about, even though those tend to get lumped into a more generic “price increases” complaint. Spaceship Earth And the answer is…they probably want to. But can they? The strategy of courting more profitable park guests has been working so far this year based on Disney’s earnings calls. So we’ll likely see more efforts to smooth the way for first-time and sporadic visitors as we go through the next several years. What happens for the “family from Denver” during a recession? Will they go to Disney World, or will this once in a lifetime vacation be one of the first things on the budgetary chopping block? And if their higher-value clientele slow their roll, will Disney have to depend on their super fans to keep coming to the parks when the going gets tough? Disney claims that they don’t see signs of slowing when it comes to park demand, and that means it’s likely that their strategy to prioritize the high value guests will continue as a long-term growth strategy that will pay dividends in coming decades. Recession or not. Animal Kingdom Ways to Save Now what does that mean for you? There are still ways to save, and lots of tips to employ to make sure you get the biggest bang for your buck on a trip to Disney World, whether it’s a long weekend staycation or a spring break splurge. Start with a rational, reasonable budget. Check out this post on budgeting for a reasonable starting point. Look for discounts. Disney discounts are prevalent if you know where to look – hotel discounts are consistently offered on Disney World’s special offers page, and we’ll tell you about every discount we find – food, flights, hotel, tickets, etc. – over on our newsletter. It’s free, and you can sign up here. Plan ahead, and learn the system. Our BEST tip for sticking with your budget at Disney World will forever be to plan ahead. When you buy our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World, you’ll get immediate access to our downloadable worksheets for planning your trip, as well as sample one-day dining itineraries. And as a DFB reader, you’re entitled to a discount! Use code WDW2023 for 25% off your purchase. Disney World continues to be a family-fun destination for guests everywhere. And it continues to provide guests mind-blowing rides, immersive storytelling, and memories that’ll last a lifetime. But you don’t stay on top for 100 years without savvy business sense. With a perfect storm of demand, inflation, and revenge travelers, Disney World prices will likely continue to rise. But if a dream Disney World trip is in your future, stick with DFB so you can guarantee yourself the best possible vacation, and learn all the best tips to make sure you’ll never forget it! 10 Disney World Tips That Really ARE As Good As People Say Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you do to save money when traveling to Disney World? Share your tips in the comments! The post Can Disney World Keep Raising Prices? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re like us, you probably have a lot of Minnie ears. It’s okay — we totally get it. There are so many fun designs and colors to choose from and to go with all our outfits. Gotta’ have headwear However, the price of ears went up a bit earlier this year, although we’ve discovered that in some instances, you can still get them cheaper online. That’s the case with a pair of ears that turned up in Disney World today. The Swirl Ears are now available in Disney World! These ears have a fun pastel swirl pattern on them with a mesh bow. Swirl Ears They also have a pink headband. Pink headband We found them at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $34.99. HOWEVER, these ears are only $29.99 online (and if you grab the Black Friday deal, you can get them for $20.99 by entering the code MAGIC). So you can save quite a bit of money by getting them online. Buy the ears online now! Looking to do even more shopping, Disney World’s 50th anniversary will be ending next year, so be sure to stock up on souvenirs while they’re still available. 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! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be grabbing these ears? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING: Buy the Newest Minnie Ears BEFORE Your Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tell us if this has happened to you before — you’re rushing around a Disney World park at rope drop, hitting up all the rides on your list, and you’re completely content to keep hustling…until your stomach growls. EPCOT In your hurry to get to the park, you forgot all about breakfast, and now your body is revolting against you, DEMANDING that you get some food inside your stomach ASAP. If you don’t know exactly where to go or what to eat, don’t worry — we’re sharing our list of the best breakfast options in EPCOT! Pastries Let’s start out with a selection of delicious pastries! If you head to Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie, you’ll find a variety of breakfast foods, but perhaps the most classic option is a croissant. They have three different versions at Les Halles — plain, chocolate, and stuffed with almond filling. They range from $2.95-$5.75 each. Croissant Amandes Our other pick for a delicious breakfast pastry is a DFB fave, but it’s a bit controversial — School Bread from Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe. It’s a sweet roll filled with custard and dipped in toasted coconut for $4.49. This is a pretty divisive treat; people seem to either love or hate it. School Bread If you haven’t tried School Bread before, definitely pick up a roll on your next visit to the World Showcase. Sandwiches Looking to get a more rounded breakfast? There are multiple spots to grab a breakfast sandwich at EPCOT! The first is Connections Cafe, the park’s Starbucks spot. Here, you’ll find the typical Starbucks options that you can buy at home, but they’re still just as delicious. Just check the bakery case to see which sandwiches are available daily! Connections Cafe Bakery Case Heading back to Les Halles for another croissant-based treat, we’ve got the Croissant Salé for $8.25. It’s topped with egg, bacon, and cheese, so it’s a pretty typical breakfast sandwich. Croissant Sale The portion size is decent, which helps balance out the slightly higher price. You might even be able to split this one with someone else! Sweet Treats Looking for something sweet? We’ve got some YUMMY choices! Les Halles has a classic Beignet, filled with chocolate and hazelnut and topped with powdered sugar. You can have it served warm, and it’ll only cost $4.95. Beignet If crêpes are more your style, then you’re in luck! Right around the corner from Les Halles in the back of the France Pavilion is Crêpes á Emporter, the quick service stand attached to La Crêperie de Paris. Here you can order four different crêpes, including butter & sugar, red berries, housemade hazelnut & chocolate spread, and one topped with ice cream! Prices range from $5.95 to $7.95. Red Berries Crêpe Lastly for sweet treats, we’ll head back to Connections Café, where we’re picking up a Liege Waffle! This popular new breakfast treat is made with brioche dough, pressed in pearl sugar, and then baked in a cast iron. Liege Waffle You can order this small but mighty treat for $3.99 at the Starbucks location, or head next door to Connections Eatery and get one topped with strawberries and whipped cream. Savory For a delicious savory item, we’re going BACK to Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie, where they’re serving up the Quiche Lorraine. It’s $7 and made with ham and gruyere cheese, plus the obvious egg base. Delicious! Quiche Lorraine Sticking in the France Pavilion, Crêpes á Emporter has some savory options in addition to the sweet crêpes. They’re also serving up galettes, including Cream of Brie Cheese, Ratatouille, and Bechamel, Cheese, & Ham flavors. Ratatouille Galette Each of these costs between $9.95 and $11.55. Great way to start the day! Table Service And finally, we need to mention the one table service breakfast option in EPCOT right now — La Crêperie de Paris! This spot opened in October 2021 and serves crêpes and other traditional French cuisines. You can order items a la carte, or choose their prix fixe option, which includes a soup or salad, one galette, one beverage, and one dessert crêpe, all for $35.95. La Crêperie de Paris There are more crêpe and galette options on the menu here than you can get at the walk-up window, so this is a great place to stop if you want to branch out a bit more. And since it’s right next to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, it’s a great option if you plan to rope drop that ride. La Creperie de Paris That’s a wrap on the best breakfasts in EPCOT! There aren’t many spots to sit down for breakfast right now, but hopefully, more options will return in the future. We’ll continue to update you with any more eats that we think you need to know about for your upcoming trip! With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! Click Here to See Our Ranking of Every EPCOT Restaurant! 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 go-to breakfast in EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post The Best Breakfast at EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been taking you along with us as we eat our way through the first day of the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, but the food isn’t the only thing to enjoy at this year’s festival! Festival of the Holidays There’s a lot to do at the festival, and whether you’re interested in meeting Santa, hearing Christmas tales, or listening to live music, there’s something for everyone! Check out all the entertainment at the Festival of the Holidays right here. Candlelight Processional The biggest event of the day is the Candlelight Processional, which returns again this year with a new list of celebrity narrators. The show is held at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion at 5:15PM, 7PM, and 8:30PM. Candlelight Processional During the show, guests are treated to a narrator telling the Christmas story alongside a choir and orchestra, with the first narrator of the festival being Simi Liu of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings fame. The narrator If waiting in a long line to get a (hopefully) good seat doesn’t sound ideal to you, you can take the option of purchasing a dining package, which typically includes a meal along with reserved seating for one of the showtimes. Dining Package Ticket But the Candlelight Processional isn’t all there is to enjoy during EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays! Live Entertainment Voices of Liberty: Dickens Carolers In the American Adventure pavilion, you can see the Voices of Liberty singers perform as the Dickens Carolers. Voices of Liberty They dress in Colonial winter attire and sing holiday songs. Las Posadas Celebration In the Mexico Pavilion, you can catch La Posadas Celebration, which includes the Mariachi Cobre band, dancers, piñatas, and more! Mariachi Cobre The 25-minute performances happen Sundays through Thursdays at 11:05AM, 12:05PM, 1:05PM, 2:45PM, 3:50PM, and 5:15PM. JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season The JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season show is held on the Showcase Plaza Stage. Joyful Celebration It’s filled with rhythm and blues and gospel music to celebrate Kwanzaa and Christmas. Die Couchies from Berlin We stopped in the Germany pavilion to watch Die Couchies from Berlin perform. Die Couchies True to their name, this group always has a couch on stage when they perform. The JAMMitors We spotted the JAMMitors out near the entrance of EPCOT. The percussionists were dressed in holiday outfits for the season! JAMMitors The JAMMitors are usually part of the festivals in EPCOT, and they’re fun to watch for a while before you hit the food booths. Storytellers Storytellers can be found throughout the countries in the World Showcase, telling holiday stories that come from each country. First, we came across the storytellers Sigrid and Barn Santa in the Norway Pavilion. Sigrid and Barn Santa In the Italy Pavilion, you can meet La Befana, who is a kind witch who visits children on the Eve of Epiphany, an Italian holiday that takes place on January 5th. You’ll also learn about Daruma from the storyteller in the Japan Pavilion. Daruma is the story of the Japanese totem. In between the Morocco and France Pavilions, the Hanukkah storyteller talks about music and traditions. Hanukkah Storyteller Père Noël can be found in the France Pavilion. We discovered him reading the letter of a child and their holiday wishes. Pere Noel And over in the UK Pavilion, Father Christmas visits with guests. Characters We spotted Pluto had on some earmuffs on looking ready for the holidays! Pluto Keep an eye out for characters in the parks — they might just have their special holiday attire on! Rides Living With The Land — At Night! You can also see a special holiday version of Living With The Land! Living With The Land Holiday Edition We strongly recommend seeing it at night, so you can take in the lights fully. We love the snowflakes! The lights are gorgeous and you’ll see some fun touches like these snowmen! Snowmen family! There’s plenty you can see during the day too, so don’t miss this holiday version. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — Holiday Remix One of the newest EPCOT rides has a holiday overlay for the Festival of the Holidays! ©Disney Instead of the six songs that usually play on the ride, you’ll hear a medley of holiday tunes including “Run Rudolph Run,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Jingle Bells.” But, you’ll notice that the lyrics have been changed to instead be about the Guardians! This is only around for a limited-time, so be sure to hop on the ride for this fun experience. Santa Claus It’s SANTA! Santa Claus greets guests in the Odyssey Pavilion. You even get to sit in his sleigh! Santa!! As you’re snacking your way around EPCOT, keep an eye out for these entertainment options! And keep following DFB for more Festival of the Holidays news and tips. Learn all about the Festival of the Holidays 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! 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Thanksgiving has come and gone and it’s almost December — can you believe it?! Hollywood Studios Well, you better, because this is probably the MOST festive time of the year at Disney World, and there are a lot of ways that you can celebrate. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is happening on certain nights, decorations are up everywhere, and EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays has begun! And, if you’re planning on being in Disney World next week, you need to be prepared for how busy it might be. So, we’re taking a look at the park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability for next week in Disney World — let’s go! Magic Kingdom Park Hours We’re starting in Magic Kingdom, where on November 28th & 30th the park will be open from 9AM to 11PM. On November 27th & 29th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 6PM due to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which runs from 7PM to 12AM on those dates. On November 30th, Extended Evening Hours (for qualifying Disney World Resort hotel guests) are scheduled from 11PM to 1AM. ©Disney For December, Magic Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 6PM on December 1st & 2nd (with MVMCP happening from 7PM to 12AM), and from 9AM to 11PM on December 3rd. ©Disney Now, let’s head to EPCOT! EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT will be open from 9AM to 9:30PM from November 27th to the 30th… ©Disney …and from 9AM to 9:30PM from December 1st to the 3rd. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours will take place on November 28th from 9:30PM to 11:30PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 8:30AM to 9PM for the rest of November… ©Disney …and the beginning of December. ©Disney If you want to park hop in Disney World right now, you have to have a Park Pass Reservation to start your day and you have to wait until after 2PM to scan into your second park (you have to go to your first park first!). An easy way to travel between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios is via the Disney Skyliner! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours And Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 7PM on November 27th & 28th. On November 29th & 30th, the park will be open from 9AM to 7PM. ©Disney On December 1st & 2nd, Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 7PM, and on December 3rd, Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 8PM. ©Disney Now, let’s check out the availability of Park Passes next week! Park Pass Reservation Availability The Disney World Park Pass availability calendar is divided by theme park tickets, resort hotels, and Annual Passes. For visitors with Theme Park Tickets, there is full availability for the rest of November… ©Disney …and the beginning of December! ©Disney If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, the availability is the same as it is with the theme park tickets. The rest of November is completely open… ©Disney …and so is the beginning of December. But remember, this can always change as the days get closer! ©Disney If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder you have a different calendar of park pass availability. Next week, the Incredi-Pass has no blockout dates with full park availability. ©Disney Sorcerer Passholders is the same thing — there is full park reservation availability next week and no blockout dates. ©Disney If you have the Pirate Pass you also have no blockout dates and full park availability. ©Disney And, the Pixie Dust Pass is blocked on November 27th & December 3rd, but the rest of the week is open for reservations. ©Disney And that’s what you need to know about Disney World’s park hours and Park Pass availability for next week! 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 WDW2022 to get 25% off! 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With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When is your next trip to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Magic Kingdom Is Closing EARLY for the Majority of Next 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. How was your Black Friday? Holiday merchandise in Disney World! Disney had a 30% off sitewide sale to celebrate the holiday, and we saw lots of Disney items on sale on Amazon as well! If you missed the deals and are bummed out, don’t worry — Disney has extended their sale one more day! shopDisney has announced that their 30% off sitewide sale has been extended through the end of today, November 26th! ©Disney It’s a great time to grab gifts like the Walt Disney World Holiday Spirit Jersey on sale for $52.49! ©Disney It’s a great addition to your holiday shirt collection. Buy the Walt Disney World Holiday Spirit Jersey here! You might even find some items you didn’t know existed, like the epic Evil Queen Jacket for $59.98. Evil Queen Jacket The perfect gift for the Snow White fan in your life! Grab the Evil Queen Jacket right here! Or you can grab toys for the kids, like the Arendelle Castle Playset on sale for $129.95. ©Disney What Frozen fan wouldn’t love their very own playset to reenact the movie! Buy the Arendelle Castle Playset here! There are over 800 items on sale, so grab the ones you need before it’s too late! Check out the whole sale here! Now that the holiday season is officially upon us, you can experience the International Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT, and if you’ve got your tickets, enjoy Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Keep an eye on DFB, because while Black Friday may be over, Cyber Monday is just around the corner! See ALL the Disney deals and discounts available 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! What item(s) do you have your eyes on? Tell us in the comments! The post Today Is Your LAST CHANCE to Take Advantage of Disney's MASSIVE Sale! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Black Friday might technically be over, but there are still great deals to be had! ©Disney You can still save BIG bucks on Disney merchandise, Amazon is still running some good discounts, and now, you can save a TON on a Disney+ and Hulu subscription! Here’s the deal: you can sign up for Hulu with ads RIGHT NOW for just $1.99 per month for one year and then add Disney+ with no ads for an additional $2.99 per month. That’s just $5 per month for BOTH streaming subscription services! Considering that each service runs around $8 per month, that’s a HUGE discount! ©Hulu To sign up, you must be a new or an eligible returning subscriber. Just go to Hulu and click on the deal there! Here’s your chance to lock in a great deal for two subscription services. If you’re still on the fence, just check out all the shows and movies coming to Disney+ in December. Disney+ Billboard Don’t forget you can also watch the sequel to Enchanted on Disney+ — Disenchanted is streaming right now. You can also watch all episodes of the latest Star Wars series Andor. In addition, the Willow series, which is a sequel to the cult classic fantasy movie of the same name, premieres on November 30th! Here’s the latest update on Disney+ subscribers 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 take advantage of this deal? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney+ and Hulu for Just Per Month? Sign Up NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking for a delicious sit down meal, World Showcase at EPCOT is chock full of options! La Hacienda de San Angel It has fancy spots like Takumi-Tei, Monsieur Paul, or Le Cellier, as well as casual and tried-and-true faves like Chefs de France or Via Napoli. But what about the Mexico Pavilion? We recently stopped by La Hacienda de San Angel to review the menu and share our thoughts! Atmosphere There are two sit-down restaurants in the Mexico Pavilion. The one you’re more familiar with is likely San Angel Inn, which is located INSIDE the big pyramid. However, the spot we’re visiting today is outside, in the building connected to La Cantina de San Angel. La Hacienda de San Angel is only open for dinner each day, so hours will be limited. We made a reservation ahead of time. Once it’s time for your reservation, you can check in through the My Disney Experience app or at the counter just inside the restaurant. La Hacienda de San Angel check-in It’s situated right next to World Showcase Lagoon, so some tables with a window seat will be able to look out across the water. There are some window seats. We were directed to a booth in the corner — the lightning in here is a little dark if you’re tucked away on the opposite wall like we were. Our booth All in all, it’s a very cozy vibe; warm and inviting, making you feel nice and relaxed. Menu The menu here has a variety of Mexican and Latin American options. The starters include things like guacamole, queso fundido, and flautas. ©Disney When it comes to entrees, they have a list of regular selections, as well as some house specialties. The house specialties are definitely on the pricier side. The whole menu varies from $27 per entree to $68 for a dish that serves two. ©Disney And like any delicious restaurant, there are plenty of sides and desserts to choose from! ©Disney The kids’ menu has tacos, quesadillas, chicken tenders, and more. They also have some simple appetizers like salad and fruit, as well as a few desserts in smaller portions. ©Disney Now that we’ve seen the options for ordering, let’s get some eats! Eats Let’s start things out with an appetizer! We ordered the Queso Fundido which is $15 and is melted cheese served with chorizo, peppers, and onions, as well as a side of flour tortillas. Queso Fundido It was served nice and hot and was perfectly melty with a strong cheesy flavor. The chorizo added some spice, but it was balanced well with the avocado crema on top. We think this would be the perfect size for four people to share. That’s cheesy! We decided to get two entrees, the first of which was the Tacos de Camarones. They’re flour tortillas with fried shrimp, chipotle-lime aioli, cabbage, and salsa verde. On the side, we were given rice and beans. Tacos de Camarones The tacos were $31 and our favorite part of the meal! The slaw was fresh and crisp, and the shrimp were fried perfectly. The sauce had some heat, but it was balanced out well with the fresh flavors in the slaw. Served with rice and beans! The tortillas were soft, but they were sturdy enough to hold the weight of the taco toppings. We’d definitely order this again! Delicious. Delicious. Delicious! The other thing we ordered was the Chile Relleno for $27. It’s a poblano pepper with rice, black beans, zucchini, and cotija cheese, all served with salsa rojo. Chile Relleno There was nothing spicy about this entree — the rice was cooked just right and the salsa had a smooth taste. The zucchini and some diced peppers were mixed into the rice, and some of the zucchini pieces were quite large. Surprisingly not spicy. We thought this was pretty good, but not as spectacular as the tacos. We’d probably recommend it though, especially if you’ve been a fan of this item in the past. If you don’t like zucchini, you might want to skip it. Looks yummy! For dessert, we got the Sorbet Trio for $10. It comes with an assortment of seasonal Mexican-flavored sorbets with a berry coulis. Sorbet Trio We got dragonfruit, passionfruit, and tamarind flavors in our trio. The dragonfruit was barely sweet with a nice mild taste, while the passionfruit tasted a lot like pineapple and reminded us of Dole Whip. The tamarind was very earthy, and our reporter described it as a “wood-like” taste. Not our favorite for sure. Sorbets! So what are our final thoughts on La Hacienda de San Angel? Overall This restaurant is definitely a bit of a hidden gem! It’s a location that’s not super obvious, and people often skip it in favor of eating inside the pyramid, but we definitely recommend stopping by. La Hacienda de San Angel had amazing service and we enjoyed most everything we ate. If you’re looking for a delicious Mexican meal in EPCOT, this is a great pick. It’s a little pricier as far as mid-range table service spots go, but the experience was overall delightful. We’d love to go back again and try more eats! Nosh or Not Pay a visit to La Hacienda de San Angel if… You’re looking for some high-quality Mexican food in Disney World. It was a delicious meal, and the flavors were top-notch. You want to try something a little off the beaten path. Since it’s only open for dinner and not as popular as San Angel Inn, La Hacienda is more of an under-the-radar option in EPCOT. Give it a try if you’re looking to mix it up. Pass on this spot and dine elsewhere if… You’re more interested in checking out the festival options in EPCOT. There are nearly year-round festivals in the park nowadays, which means plenty of food booths to check out! You have a long to-do list in EPCOT. If you’re hoping to do all the rides and explore all the World Showcase pavilions, you might not have enough time to also do a sit-down restaurant. Drink Menu That’s a wrap on our visit to La Hacienda de San Angel! If you’re a fan of Mexican food and excellent service, we definitely recommend that you check it out. We’ve got LOTS of other food reviews from around EPCOT as well, so make sure to take a look at those if you’re visiting soon. With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! Click Here to See Our Ranking of EVERY EPCOT Restaurant! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to this restaurant? Tell us in the comments! The post Queso, Tacos, and Amazing Service? Our REVIEW of La Hacienda de San Angel in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A LOT is going on at The Walt Disney Company right now, after the departure of Bob Chapek and the return of Bob Iger in the role of CEO. ©Disney Many are expecting a major shake-up within the company, and we’ve seen already started to see hints of this with the departure of Kareem Daniel, who was a head of Disney’s of media and entertainment. Now, another executive is leaving the company. Variety is reporting that Arthur Bochner, Chapek’s former vice president of strategic communications, has also left the company. This may not come as a surprise as he also served as Chapek’s lead speechwriter. Bochner was serving in this position when Chapek initially responded to the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” law, which caused walkouts and protests by many Disney employees. Rainbow Minnie Ears Bochner was also behind Chapek’s comments during Disney’s recent quarterly earnings call, something that is believed to have led to his departure from the company. Disney’s stock dropped drastically after that call. ©Google Bochner’s job description included “reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, led and set vision for new strategic communications function charged with protecting and enhancing The Walt Disney Company’s reputation with external and internal stakeholders.” Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo This is one of the first parts of the restructuring we can expect to see at the company over the next few weeks. We’ll continue to keep an eye on all the changes and keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB for more. In the meantime, here’s what you would like to see changed within the company, as well as what we think will likely be changed. Here Are 7 BIG Updates You Missed from Disney’s Earnings Call 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 other kind of restructuring do you think will take place within The Walt Disney Company? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney Executive Arthur Bochner Leaves Disney Following Bob Chapek's Exit first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re back with another DFB video bringing you the latest news from the Disney parks! Spaceship Earth during the Festival of the Holidays A lot has happened with The Walt Disney Company this week as Bob Iger returns as CEO, Genie+ prices are the highest they’ve ever been, and another EPCOT festival has begun. Check out all the big Disney news of the week in our latest DFB Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest News: Iger Returns, Record Genie+ Prices and Festival of the Holidays has Started first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s after Thanksgiving and you know what that means! (cue “All I Want For Christmas Is You” music) Amazon Box The holiday season is HERE and it’s time to start shopping, if you haven’t already. We’ve been sharing some of the best Black Friday deals we can find but Amazon is home to some pretty sweet deals on Disney merchandise. So whether you’re shopping for yourself or buying gifts for loved ones, let’s check out 7 of the best Disney deals from Amazon! The holiday season is here and what better way to celebrate than drinking out of festive glasses? The JoyJolt Star Wars Ugly Sweater Stemless Glasses are on sale now! ©Amazon There are 4 in this set and they each have a holiday design featuring Mickey. The set is on sale for $22.90. Buy the set of Ugly Sweater Stemless Glasses here! It feels like there are an endless amount of Disney shirts, but we found a set that’s perfect for a casual day or to dress up for a nice dinner. Check out the Disney Polo Shirt Set of 2! ©Amazon Two shirts come in this set and they are a light green color with touches of Mickey. Buy these for yourself or gift them for the holidays this year for $24.40. Want to Disney Polo Shirt Set? Click here! Raya and the Last Dragon is one of the newest Disney movies and when it came out, we saw a LOT of merchandise for it. Now, some of that merchandise is one sale, like the Dyan Plush! ©Amazon This little guy is a trouble-maker in the movie and you can have him in plush form for only $3.99. That is a HUGE sale! Buy the Raya and the Last Dragon Dyan Plush here! Disney is known for making collectibles — collectible keys, monthly merchandise collections, pins — we could go on and on. One of these collectibles are the Doorables and the Disney Doorables Treasures From the Vault Collection is on sale now! ©Amazon For $21.99, you can get this set of 12 mini figures including characters like Bambi, Lady, Pinocchio, and more. Snag the Disney Doorables Treasures From the Vault Collection Speaking of collectibles, the Funko Pop! Star Wars 5-Pack is having on a massive discount on Amazon right now! ©Amazon The set comes with Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca from the original trilogy. It’s usually $70, but you can grab it now for just $47.51! Grab this amazing deal on the Funko Pop! Star Wars 5-Pack! Squishmallows have become some of the most popular Disney collectibles — they are SO soft and squishy! That’s why we HAD to tell you that the Daisy Duck Squishmallow is one sale right now! ©Amazon If you love this classic Disney character, you can grab her in Squishmallow form for $13. That’s 48% off! Buy the Daisy Duck Squishmallow here! Minnie Mouse is one of the most iconic characters of all time and it’s easy to understand why! So if you’re looking to get someone a Minnie-themed gift this holiday season, you should check out the Minnie Mouse Ballerina Plush. ©Amazon This plush features Minnie in an adorable ballet skirt, shoes, and her bow ties the whole outfit together (fashion icon right here!). You can grab the plush for $8.49 now! Minnie as a ballerina? Grab it here! 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! Main Street Christmas Tee Stay tuned to DFB more even more merchandise! Every Single Black Friday Deal for 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. What is your favorite thing you bought on Black Friday? Let us know in the comments. The post Grab These 7 Disney Amazon Deals Before They're GONE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is EPCOT’s newest ride and it’s especially unique for a number of reasons! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind In addition to featuring an immersive queue along with multiple pre-shows, it’s also an indoor roller coaster with ride vehicles that can rotate 360 degrees. One of our favorite elements of the ride is the soundtrack, which includes six different possible songs you can get during your ride, making every ride special! And now for a limited time, the ride will sound…a bit more festive. We learned back in June that for this holiday season, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind would be trading in the usual playlist for a “mash-up of seasonal jams,“ and that day is finally here! ©Disney Instead of the six usual songs you could get during your ride, you can now hear a medley of holiday tunes including “Run Rudolph Run,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Jingle Bells.” But, you’ll notice that the lyrics have been changed to instead be about the Guardians! We heard Rudolph replaced with Rocket, and of course Groot has to get a word (or three) in. Other than that, though — the ride is the same! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind This holiday overlay will be available through the festival, and while you’re in EPCOT you might want to do some eating around the World Showcase at the Festival of the Holidays, which lasts from November 25th to December 30th. 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays But if you can’t make it to the parks, you can watch The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special when it premieres on Disney+! ©Disney Keep following DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Learn more about The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special 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. Have you ridden Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind yet? Tell us in the comments! The post Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is DIFFERENT in EPCOT Right Now. Find Out Why With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s face it — figuring out what to eat in Disney World (and what is actually WORTH your cash) can be overwhelming. It’s time for Festival of the Holidays! Picking the best EPCOT snacks on a regular day can be tough enough, but now the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has rolled into town, which means there are even MORE eats and drinks to pick from (including a whole bunch of new ones). We’ve eaten at EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays and we’ve shared FULL booth reviews with you. But what are the very BEST items to eat? We’ve got the only list you need right here. Without further ado, let’s dive into our picks for the BEST eats and drinks at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. New Bests Giant Tostada de Barbacoa at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Last year, the giant tostada with chorizo made our list of the Best of the Fest, and this year Las Posadas is BACK at it again with a tostada — but this time it has barbacoa beef! Specifically, this year’s updated version has braised barbacoa beef on a giant tostada with chipotle black bean purée, salsa verde, queso cotija, crema Mexicana, and pickled onion for $10.50. Giant Tostada de Barbacoa We REALLY liked this dish (of course — that’s why it’s on this list!). The beef was well-cooked and flavorful, the black bean puree was wonderfully creamy and smooth, and the pickled onions added a great flavor. Overall, this dish was a win for us and one we’d totally recommend! Click here for our FULL review of the Las Posadas booth Spiced Pumpkin Punch at Le Marche de Noel Holiday Kitchen If you want a creamy drink in EPCOT, Le Marche de Noel (in the France pavilion) is THE place to go! While there, pick up the NEW Spiced Pumpkin Punch and we have a feeling you won’t be disappointed. The drink is priced at $13.50 and features Rhum Clement VSOP Vieux Agricole, spiced pumpkin purée, and oat milk. Spiced Pumpkin Punch The spice really shines in this drink, so if you love pumpkin spice, take our advice and run to get this drink! We loved the use of oat milk here, and overall thought it was, as our team member put it, “so so good.” That’s 2 “so’s” folks, that’s when you know it’s serious. But really, this drink is good. Get it. Click here for more details about the Le Marche De Noel booth Roasted Ham with Mushrooms at Le Marche de Noel Holiday Kitchen If you want a really savory snack, head to the France pavilion for the Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l’ancienne, Pommes Dauphine. That is a roasted ham with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, mustard sauce, and puff potatoes. It’s priced at $7.75. Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l’ancienne, Pommes Dauphine This dish is a savory and salty EXPLOSION in the best way possible. There’s salty ham, tasty mushrooms, tangy mustard sauce, and light & fluffy puff potatoes. There’s nothing here that’s particularly fancy or shocking, but it’s a solid dish where every single element delivers fantastic flavors. So it wins a Best of the Fest pick from us in terms of being one of the best savory dishes we ate. Click here for our FULL review of this booth Macaron Christmas Tree at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie If you’re looking for a simple but delicious sweet treat that’ll look amazing in your TikTok and taste amazing too, then the Macaron Christmas Tree is IT. Macaron Christmas Tree One of our team members said that this was the BEST dessert they ate at the entire festival. It has the perfect soft-yet-crunchy macaron texture. It crumbles easily, the filling is creamy, and it really delivers some awesome Christmas spice flavors. You can get it for $10.60. Click here for more details about other Festival dishes you can find in EPCOT Beef and Noodle Bowl Soup from Shanghai Holiday Kitchen If you love beef noodles, then you MUST try the Beef & Noodle Soup Bowl at Shanghai Holiday Kitchen. It’s made with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil, and it’s a beef noodle lover’s dream come true! Beef and Noodle Soup Bowl The beef melts in your mouth, the noodles are well prepared, and the chili oil adds fantastic flavor without any of the heat. Plus, the vegetables are nice and crisp. This is a great way to get your beef noodle fix in the middle of EPCOT. Click here for full details about Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Ichigo Milk Boba from Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen If you’re looking for a delicious drink at the Festival that is non-alcoholic, consider giving the Ichigo Milk Boba a try! This drink is made with cranberry and yuzu cream, and features Japanese Calpico Soft Drink and popping strawberry boba pearls. It’s priced at $6.50. Ichigo Milk Boba The drink is pretty sweet but is SO good. It wasn’t overpoweringly sugary and didn’t taste too artificial. Instead, what we got was some creamy, delicious goodness! Check out more about Shi Wasu here! Mini Funnel Cake at Funnel Cake If you love funnel cakes and peppermint, get READY. At the Funnel Cake stand near The American Adventure, you’ll find a NEW mini funnel cake for the Festival this year. It’s a Mini Funnel Cake topped with Peppermint Ice Cream, Chocolate Whipped Cream, and Crushed Peppermint and it’s priced at $9.50. Mini Funnel Cake topped with Peppermint Ice Cream, Chocolate Whipped Cream, and Crushed Peppermint This thing is GOOOOOOOD. The peppermint ice cream is absolutely delicious, the chocolate funnel cake is wonderful, and the chocolate whipped cream on top adds an extra layer of flavor. It’s a lot to pay for a mini funnel cake, but we think it’s worth it! Check out more about the Festival of the Holidays menus here! Blackened Catfish at American Holiday Table We are not joking when we say that our team member who tried this said it was one of the BEST things they’ve ever had at an EPCOT Festival in their entire life! That’s a big claim but this dish deserves it! It’s made with Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and comeback sauce and is priced at $6.50. Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and comeback sauce The catfish is super flaky, had some great heat to it, and the Hoppin’ John was also delicious. The portion was also big enough to fill you up as a light lunch or big enough to share — making it a great value. It’s one we would get time and time again! Check out the American Holiday Table full booth review here! Pernil from Nochebuena Cocina Finally, our last new pick comes from the only new booth at the Festival — Nochebuena Cocina. Our favorite dish from here was the Pernil — Mojo Pork with tostones and ketchup-mayonnaise. This is gluten/wheat friendly and priced at $5.50. Pernil — Mojo Pork with tostones and ketchup-mayonnaise We REALLY enjoyed this one! The tostones were a little on the hard side so we recommend a knife, but the flavors were delicious! The pork was wonderful and we really loved the ketchup-mayonnaise on top. Overall, this was a top-notch dish we think a lot of people would really enjoy. Check out the full details about the Nochebuena Cocina here! Returning Bests Coquito Soft Serve from Refreshment Port Coquito in ice cream form? Ummm…YES! The Coquito Soft Serve is a take on the classic spiced drink, and having it in ice cream form is a game changer. Coquito soft serve waffle cone The cinnamon flavors mix beautifully with the creamy vanilla, and you can even get it with spiced rum! Coquito Soft-serve topped with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum You can grab this snack for $6 at Refreshment Port (the rum version is $12.50). If you’re in the mood for something refreshing, don’t miss out on it. Click here for our Refreshment Port Festival of the Holidays booth review Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Liquid cheese. Bread bowl. Tiny veggies. What’s NOT to love?! The Cheese Fondue from Bavaria Holiday Kitchen is a returning favorite cheese fans CANNOT miss! The cheese is served in a bread bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes for dipping. Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes If you brought us a straw we might just be tempted to drink that cheese straight out of the bowl. But, for now, we’ll just dip our veggies away and enjoy the savory flavors. Grab this dish for $8.25. See FULL booth details for Bavaria Holiday Kitchen by clicking here Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Yup, we’re staying at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen for our next pick — the Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce, Spätzle, and Braised Red Cabbage. This dish has it all — a delicious mushroom sauce, a good portion size, yummy spaetzle, and a mix of great textures. Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, Spätzle, and braised red cabbage Grab this dish for $6.50 — we have a feeling you’ll be glad you did! See full details about the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen booth here Slow-Roasted Turkey at American Holiday Table Want all the goodness of a traditional holiday turkey meal without having to cook it yourself? Disney’s got you covered at American Holiday Table. That’s where you’ll find the oh-so-tasty Slow-roasted Turkey with BEN’S ORIGINAL stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce. Slow-roasted Turkey with BEN’S ORIGINAL Stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce It’s hearty and satisfying and will give you that warm & fuzzy “it’s the holidays” feeling, all for $6. See the full American Holiday Table menu here Pastrami on Rye at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen If you love a good deli sandwich, run to L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen to pick up their delicious Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard. Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard The sandwich isn’t the biggest thing in the world, but it still manages to be tremendously hearty. It also has a combination of classic flavors that makes it one of the BEST returning items at the entire Festival. See the L’Chaim! menu by clicking here Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini at Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen Santa, we’re sorry, but it’s time to take that hot chocolate up a notch! At Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen, you can grab a FROZEN hot chocolate martini and we think it’s a creation Santa would be very jealous of! The drink has Grey Goose La Vanille Vodka, vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream. Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini at Le Marche de Noel This drink is a winner year after year. There isn’t much of a strong alcohol flavor, so sip this cautiously! If you haven’t given it a try yet, what are you waiting for?! Pick it up for $13.95. See the full menu for Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen here Croissant Donut at Donut Box The croissant donut (or cronut) has popped up in Disney World at various points in time and different locations, but we were once again thrilled to have it at the Festival of the Holidays. Truly, it impressed us this year with its mixture of crispy and soft textures and TONS of tasty layers. YUM Plus, it reminded us a lot of a snickerdoodle cookie in terms of flavor. If you love cronuts, this is a VERY well-executed one that we think you’ll love. It’s priced at $6. See more about Donut Box here! Hot Cocoa with Peanut Butter Whiskey at Chestnuts & Good Cheer If you love hot cocoa, get ready for your mind to be BLOWN by Disney’s Hot Cocoa with Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey, whipped cream, and candied nuts at Chestnuts & Good Cheer. One of the BEST Hot Chocolates in All of Disney World This stuff is seriously delicious. It is incredibly creamy and the peanut butter whiskey is the STAR of the show. The whipped cream makes it even creamier. Just be warned that the nuts on top sink to the bottom and get a little soggy — so eat those off the top quickly while you can. You can give this alcoholic drink a try for $11.50. Check out our FULL review of the Chestnuts & Good Cheer booth here! Sushi Tree from Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen While the Sushi Tree itself is a returning item, the ingredients that are being used this year are a bit different. This year’s version has krab meat and cream cheese topped with tempura, Ikura salmon roe, and spicy mayonnaise, and it is OH SO GOOD. Sushi Tree The colors are vibrant, but the flavor is the real star! We wish the spicy mayo was spicier but other than that we found the sushi to be well-balanced and it was a nice sharable snack! You can pick it up for $7.50. Click here to see our full review of the Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Turkey Poutine at Refreshment Port Regular Disney fries are delicious, many would firmly agree with that. But add a holiday feast on top of them and you’ve got a REAL winner! The Turkey Poutine at Refreshment Port is a returning favorite featuring French Fries, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions! Turkey Poutine It mixes all the joy of loaded fries with all the deliciousness of a holiday meal. Pick this one up (and make your stomach soooo happy) for $9. See full details about the Refreshment Port festival menu here Haupia at Mele Kalikimaka Finally, we end our returning bests segment with another dish from Mele Kalikimaka — Haupia! If you love coconut and macadamia nuts, this is a MUST-get for you. The dish is a Hawaiian coconut pudding with candied macadamia nuts and coconut, and it’ll make you feel like you’re really having a tropical holiday vacation! Haupia Considering that the Festival is so cookie-heavy (because of the cookie stroll), this dessert stands out as being more unique and particularly delicious! See the full booth menu for Mele Kalikimaka here Honorable Mentions The honorable mentions category captures some eats and drinks that might not shine as brightly as other dishes on the Best of the Fest list, or which we’ve loved in the past but our team members this year didn’t love as much. We still think these deserve a shout-out so we’ve placed them here to give them a little love and make sure you know about them. Kālua Pork at Mele Kalikimaka Forget the turkey, it’s time to eat some pork! The Kālua Pork with Okinawa sweet potatoes and mango salad is something you may want to add to your Festival buy list RIGHT NOW. Kalua Pork The pork is wonderfully tender, and all of the other ingredients really elevate the dish and make it incredibly delicious. Our only complaint this year is that the pork was a little bit on the drier side and our team member who tried it didn’t love the sweet potatoes mixed with just the mango. You can grab this dish for $5.50. See full booth details for Mele Kalikimaka here Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail at Refreshment Port Looking for a delicious drink where the ginger flavor is the star? Look no further! The Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail with Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka has a wonderful ginger flavor that really stands out in a great way! Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail 2021 It’s not overly sweet and you can really taste the alcohol with this one. You can grab this drink for $11.50. Click here for full details about Refreshment Port’s menu during the Festival of the Holidays Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebabs at Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina If you’re looking for something savory, the Grilled Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli are the way to go. YUM! (Photo from 2021) The Lamb Kefta kebabs are great to pick up after chowing down on many of the otherwise sweet treats at the Festival. You can grab this snack for $5.75. Click here to see what else is available at Tangierine Cafe during the Festival New Year Celebration Soba at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen If you love dishes that have a variety of yummy ingredients mixed into them, check out the New Year Celebration Soba at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen. This is a classic at the Festival and it keeps coming back again and again for good reason. It’s made with Buckwheat soba noodles in a hot dashi soup with yuzu, shrimp tempura, kamaboko fish cake, and chopped green onion — a.k.a. a whole lotta goodness packed into one bowl! New Year Celebration Soba Some of the flavors are unique, so you’ll want to be prepared for that. This year, our team member who tried it felt like it was good but nothing really “WOWed” them, so note that experiences can vary. But if you are a fan of seafood and/or Asian flavors, we think this is one you’ll probably enjoy. You can grab it for $8.50. Check out full details about the Shi Wasu booth here Coquito Milk Shake at Connections Eatery If you visit the Festival of the Holidays on a particularly hot Florida day, we know where you need to go — Connections Eatery. That’s where you’ll find the Coquito Milk Shake (which you can get alcoholic for $14.50 or non-alcoholic for $7.29). Coquito Milk Shake If you love eggnog and coconut, we think you’ll really love this! It’s refreshing, well-balanced, and serves up some great holiday spices. The non-alcoholic version is one we think even little ones will enjoy. Check out our FULL review of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic coquito milk shake here! Napoleon de Saumon Fume from Le Marche de Noel Holiday Kitchen If you want to balance your day with some more savory snacks, the returning Napoléon de Saumon Fumé en Brioche is a good pick. This is made with a smoked salmon napoleon with layers of smoked salmon, dill mousse, and crème fraîche mousse served in brioche for $8.95. Napoleon de Saumon Fumé en Brioche Flaky and buttery brioche? Creamy mousse? Fresh salmon? Check, check, and check — this dish has it all! It has a more mature flavor profile (so probably not good for picky eaters) but is one we REALLY enjoyed. Check out our FULL review of Le Marche de Noel here! Beer Flight at Holiday Sweets & Treats If you are all about trying new and maybe more adventurous flavors, the beer flight at Holiday Sweets & Treats is calling your name. For $10 you can sample 3 beers with unique flavors. These beers include the Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale, Playalinda Brewing Co. Coquito Beer, and Brew Hub S’mores Porter. Which Would You Choose? While none of these beers on their own blew us away, we loved being able to try all 3 of them. We also really liked how different they were from one another. From Christmas spices to coconut and cinnamon and the feeling of eating s’mores — these have it all. Click here to see our full reviews of each of these beers Best Plant-Based Dish of the Fest Peanut Stew at Refreshment Outpost HOLY MACARONI FOLKS. Our plant-based reporter tried the NEW Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts from Refreshment Outpost and was legitimately BLOWN away by how good it was. They described the dish as the peanut butter rice from Boma (which is AHmazing by the way), plussed up times 10! Really, it’s what peanut stew dreams are made of. Hello Gorgeous The dish was full of savory spices, some of which actually provided genuine heat (but not necessarily in a bad way). The peanuts are seasoned well, it has a fantastic flavor, the sweet potatoes provide a great texture, the mustard greens give it a great crunch, and the rice helps cut the heat. Basically, it is delicious. DO NOT MISS IT! You can pick this up for $5.25. See more details about the Festival dishes at Refreshment Outpost here! Black and White Cookie from L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen If you’re looking for a simple and soft cookie with a nice citrus flavor, the Black and White Cookie is the place to go. We’ve had mixed feelings about it in the past, but it significantly improved last year and we’re pleased to say it has maintained its spot on our list this year! Black and White Cookie The cookie is dense, and the frosting is really sweet. Overall, it’s simple but tasty. You can grab this one from L’Chaim Holiday Kitchen for $3. Click here for our full page about the L’Chaim! booth Best Booth of the Fest And now it’s time to find out what has been selected as the BEST Booth of the Fest. The winner is… TIE: Bavaria Holiday Kitchen It will come as a shocker to NO ONE that Bavaria Holiday Kitchen once again wins as the BEST booth at the Festival. It won back in 2021 and we have zero hesitation in giving it the top prize again this year. The booth just delivers time and time again on flavor, texture, and portion size. Booth Spread The bread bowl filled with cheese is absolutely delicious, the pork schnitzel is salty yet fantastic, and the Linzer cookie may very well be a must-get if you’re doing the cookie stroll. You get a great bang for your buck and the portions will either fill you up or be good for sharing. Yes, the dishes are all returning ones. But, hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This booth is one you can rely on year after year and that is a GREAT thing. Click here for our FULL review of Bavaria Holiday Kitchen this year! TIE: L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen But wait…it’s a TIE! L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen also impressed us with some seriously delicious eats this year. The salmon latke was wonderfully salted and our team member said they’d get this “100 times,” so it’s THAT good. Plus, the black and white cookie was a good plant-based option, the mini jelly donuts were wonderful, the pastrami was delicious, and the frozen whiskey sour was also very tasty! L’Chaim food All in all, this is a booth where (like at Bavaria Holiday Table) you really can’t go wrong! See our full L’Chaim! review here! Controversial Best Booth Pick — American Holiday Table One of our team members shared their STRONG opinion about one booth that might be a controversial Best of the Fest booth pick. What is it? American Holiday Table! While we’ve loved some of the items at American Holiday Table in the past, this year it really showed up with some tasty dishes. PLUS it delivered that classic holiday meal feel. For our team member who tried the booth today, it was an absolute WIN. Full Spread Why is this a controversial pick? Well, the items on the menu (in terms of food) aren’t exactly the most unique things for those who eat traditional American foods. The menu includes a standard turkey meal, a cookie, and catfish. If you’re visiting the Festival to really explore food from other parts of the world and you’re already used to American eats, then this won’t be particularly special for you. Slow-roasted Turkey with BEN’S ORIGINAL Stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce But sometimes when things are done well, that’s all that you need. If you are looking for food that is done really well and features those classic American flavors, you’ll find some really tasty picks here. Keep in mind, this review is essentially just for the food without the drinks served here, but American Holiday Table does serve a variety of alcoholic drink options. They’re just a bit more standard. Click here for our FULL review of the American Holiday Table booth Most Anticipated Booth of the Fest Nochebuena Cocina While there are a few new food items at returning booths this year, there’s only one entirely NEW booth and that’s Nochebuena Cocina! This booth is serving up 3 NEW food items — a plant-based IMPOSSIBLE Chorizo Tamale, Mojo Pork with tostones, and a Vanilla shortbread cookie with dulce de leche and coconut. Nochebuena Cocina Full Spread The plant-based tamale was a little dry, but otherwise SUPER tasty. The Pernil was AMAZING and made our best of the fest list (as you can see above). And the shortbread cookie, while dry, was actually really good and one of our favorite cookies on the entire Cookie Stroll. Pernil — Mojo Pork with tostones and ketchup-mayonnaise Combine that with the light flavors of the Horchata Beer and the strong and bold flavors of the Ginger Mule, and you’ve got a booth with some great options. Some weren’t as good as others, but we were excited to get a new booth with new dishes — one of which we especially hope returns in the future! Click here for full booth details about Noche Buena cocina Best of the Fest for Kids Cookie Stroll Once again, the classic Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll makes our Best of the Fest list as a great pick for little ones. With the cookie stroll, you purchase 5 cookies from any of the cookie stroll locations in the Festival Passport. As you buy the cookies, you’ll get a stamp for each one. Once you’ve collected 5 stamps, you can bring your passport to the Holiday Sweets & Treats booth to get a special treat! Collecting Cookie Stamps along the way! The cookie stroll is great for ALL ages, but it can be especially fun for kids because it mixes the sense of adventure of a scavenger hunt/quest with the sweetness of cookies. Linzer Cookie Some of our favorite cookies this year were the Linzer cookie from Bavaria Holiday Kitchen and the Crinkle Cookie from American Holiday Table. Click here to see our FULL thoughts on the cookie stroll! Chocolate Peppermint Donut at Donut Box If you’ve got a little one that likes chocolate, donuts, and peppermints, we have the treat for you! Over at the Donut Box you’ll find a Chocolate Peppermint Donut that is delicious! Chocolate Peppermint Donut The peppermint isn’t too strong and the chocolate is wonderfully melty. We think it could be a great pick for kiddos (and adults who love these flavors too). Click here for our full review of the Donut Box booth! And that’s it for our picks of the BEST of the FEST for the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Now, someone get us a bed to nap on after all that food! For more Festival of the Holidays coverage, check out our links below: Get our FREE DFB printable for all of the Festival of the Holidays booths A NEW light show has debuted in EPCOT for the Festival of the Holidays Get a look at the Festival of the Holidays merchandise See the FULL MENUS for the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays See our full coverage from the first day of the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays And stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see ALL of our reviews of the 2022 Festival of the Holidays food booths 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! 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The holidays have been in full swing in Disney World for quite a while already, but over in EPCOT the Festival of the Holidays has officially kicked off! It’s time for the Festival of the Holidays! We’ve been making our way around the World Showcase and more, tasting all the new eats and drinks at the fest this year. You’ll find plenty of exclusive merchandise and entertainment at the fest as well — and one very special, brand-new light show is taking place at Spaceship Earth. Come check it out with us! Disney announced that a NEW light show would be coming to Spaceship Earth as part of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and we couldn’t wait to check it out! You might remember that as part of Disney World’s 50th anniversary, Disney debuted a new light show at Spaceship Earth that’s part of the “Beacons of Magic.” But now, that show is getting a holiday makeover and we’re sharing it with you! Snowflakes! Imagineers created this new light display inspired by winter, with images such as candles, snowflakes, and the northern lights. If you want to catch this new light show, make sure you’re near Spaceship Earth after the sun goes down — that’s when the show starts at varying intervals! Aurora Borealis on Spaceship Earth Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Festival of the Holidays news and more! We’re Eating Everything at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays — Come 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! Have you seen the Beacon of Magic show at Spaceship Earth? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Spaceship Earth Got a NEW 'Frozen'-Themed Light Show in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s that time — the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has kicked off in Disney World! 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! We’re here bringing you live updates from the festival on food (of course), entertainment, activities, and tips to use when you visit the festival. It’s been a blast so far trying some new and returning food items and now it’s time to check out a returning booth — Holiday Hearth! Menu When looking at the menu, you’ll see the Holiday Hearth is all about one thing — the desserts! There are so many sweet treats to choose from and this is one of the spots where you can stop for the Cookie Stroll. 2022 Menu Enough talk, it’s time to dive in! Eats First up is the Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with cream cheese icing! This treat is returning to the festival, but we had to give it another taste this year and make sure it was still the same treat we know and love. You can grab it for $4.75. The cake was moist and light, and it had that classic red velvet taste. The cream cheese icing wasn’t too sweet, and it paired really nicely with the cake. A really great dessert, and it’s cute to boot! Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with cream cheese icing It wouldn’t be a trip to EPCOT without seeing Spaceship Earth. And at the Festival of the Holidays, you can get the returning Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie for $5! This cookie made our best of the fest list in 2021. It’s just as delicious this year! We love the salted caramel flavors mixed with the buttery cookie. Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie At this booth, you’ll also find Snowball Cookies. These debuted with the booth in 2020 and although they look super sweet, these cookies are not overly sweet at all! They come wrapped in a little container and are an easy snack to carry with you throughout the festival. Snowball Cookies For a gluten and wheat friendly snack, grab the Peppermint Bark! This is a holiday classic and it is made of white chocolate coated in bits of peppermint. While the flavors are predictable here, it’s an iconic holiday sweet. Peppermint Bark Speaking of snacks, the Mouse Crunch made with assortment of popcorn, chocolate pretzels, and M&M’s is perfect for when you have the munchies. The colors in the blend just scream “holidays!” Mouse Crunch New to this booth this year, but returning to the festival is the Maple Bûche de Noël for $5. This treat is a maple mousse and cranberry rolled in gingerbread chiffon cake and we’re excited to try it at its new home! Previously, you could grab this at the Yukon Holiday Kitchen. It’s definitely an Insta-worthy dessert, and luckily it’s delicious too. The maple mousse pairs so nicely with the cranberry sauce, and the gingerbread cake is nicely spiced without being overpowering. The chocolate “bark” on the outside wasn’t our favorite, though, we found it had an almost sour flavor — but it could have just been the one we had! Maple Bûche de Noël: Maple mousse and cranberry rolled in gingerbread chiffon cake If you want to complete the Cookie Stroll at this year’s festival, listen up! At this booth you can grab the Gingerbread Cookie for $3, which is part of the Cookie Stroll! This is a classic gingerbread cookie that will hit the spot if you’re looking for a classic holiday treat. Gingerbread Cookie Wow, there are a LOT of treats here! Let’s move onto the drinks. Drinks As with many other booths, you can grab Hot Chocolate & Cinnamon Apple Cider (which tastes like cinnamon-y apple juice)… Cinnamon Apple Cider …and the Cocoa Candy Cane which is hot cocoa with peppermint schnapps! In the past, we’ve loved the balance of chocolate and peppermint in this drink and the marshmallows on top are a nice, creamy addition to the drink. Cocoa Candy Cane New to the booth this year is the Beer Flight. For $10, you’ll get to try 3 different beers! First up is the 3 Daughters Brewing Winter Spiced Lager. We liked this enough, but it just tasted like a regular lager to us. Next, we tried the BrewDog Hoppy Christmas IPA! This one was our favorite of the bunch, it was pretty light for an IPA but did have a mildly sweet taste. Beer Flight And finally, the Wicked Weed Brewing Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout is a part of this flight. We were excited about this one, but it was really heavy and too sweet for us. We didn’t get any of the cookies and milk flavors and instead just got a syrupy sweetness. Overall If you’re in the mood for dessert or have a major sweet tooth, be sure to stop by Holiday Hearth! This booth is dedicated to all things sweet, and there’s something for just about everyone here — whether you’re a fan of classics like gingerbread or are looking for something exciting like the Spaceship Earth cookie! Plus, this is a great stop for IPA fans too! Full spread Stay tuned to DFB for more booth reviews at EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! REVIEWS of ALL the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays FOOD BOOTHS! 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 are you looking forward to at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post An Entire EPCOT Festival Booth Dedicated to COOKIES? Say No More. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the first day of the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and we hope you’re hungry! Festival of the Holidays decor There are all kinds of food to eat, entertainment, shopping, and more, and now we’re checking out a NEW booth! Brand new to the Festival of the Holidays this year is the Nochebuena Cocina Holiday Kitchen, located near the Port of Entry. Nochebuena Holiday Kitchen Let’s take a closer look at the menu. Menu The menu for Nochebuena Cocina features three dishes, including the plant-based IMPOSSIBLE Chorizo Tamale and Pernil. For dessert, order the Alfajores. Nochebuena menu For drinks, you can order the 81Bay Brewing Co. Horchata Beer or the Chai Ginger Mule. Food Our first dish is the IMPOSSIBLE Chorizo Tamale, made with plant-based cotija cheese and spicy red Chile sauce for $5.50. This meal is gluten and wheat-friendly and it’s also plant-based. IMPOSSIBLE Chorizo Tamale We thought this was pretty good! The flavors inside were super tasty (and a little bit spicy, so you may want to skip if you don’t like any spice); however, the outside was a little bit dry. Let’s wash down our food with some drinks. Beverages There are two options for drinks, including the 81Bay Brewing Co. Horchata Beer, which is $5.50 for a 6-oz pour and $9.50 for a 12-oz pour. This drink was very light — it’s not heavy on the horchata at all. It’s not super strong, and it’s an easy beer to sip while you walk around World Showcase. 81Bay Brewing Co. Horchata Beer You can also get the Chai Ginger Mule, made with Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka for $11.50. We thought this drink had very strong flavors. The vodka was pretty strong, but the chai and ginger both were the most prominent flavors. If you enjoy those flavors or just want to try a more adventurous drink, this is a great option. Chai Ginger Mule So is this new booth worth visiting? Overall This new booth was a WIN in our book. The pernil is definitely a Best of the Fest contender, and the tamale was flavorful although a little bit dry. We also enjoyed the drinks we got here — the mule was a fun twist and the beer was light. Head on over to Nochebuena Cocina and give this new festival booth a try! Full Spread Stay tuned for more Festival of the Holidays reviews! Click here to see all the reviews for the 2022 Festival of the Holidays booths! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting Disney World for the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This NEW Booth Knocked Our Socks Off at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays is HERE and there are so many ways that you can take part in the celebrations! Festival of the Holidays There are special food booths with holiday items around the park, you can check out fun entertainment like the Holiday Storytellers, new merchandise, and more. This year’s festival has a few interactive activities that you can participate in for some extra fun, one of those being Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt! So, let’s talk about how exactly you can search for the silly snowman (and get a prize!). Throughout EPCOT’s World Showcase, you’ll find various Olaf statues with different holiday traditions. You can pick up a scavenger hunt card at Port of Entry, Creations Shop, or World Traveler to help you with the hunt! Each map is $9.99. Scavenger Hunt map On one side of the card, there is a map of EPCOT and general areas of where to look for Olaf in the park. The other side of the card has stickers so that you can mark which Olafs you find! The stickers are of different items that Olaf will have on his sled, so when you see Olaf with that item, put the corresponding sticker on the card. Look out for the Olaf statues all around! The side with the map also shows the redemption locations, where you take your card once you’ve completed the scavenger hunt to get your prize! This year’s redemption locations are Creations Shop and World Traveler. We’re not going to spoil where ALL of the Olafs are this year, but here’s a sneak peek at one location to get you started. Can you spot Olaf?? Once you finish your scavenger hunt card, take it to one of the redemption locations to get your prize. This year’s prizes are little Frozen-inspired coin purses. You get to choose from one of three designs — Sven, Olaf, or Anna & Elsa. Olaf Tradition Expedition PRIZES — Pick Your Favorite! For more on Festival of the Holidays, check out our FREE DFB printable for ALL the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays booths, the NEW light show that will debut in EPCOT for the Festival of the Holidays, and the CHEAPEST time to go to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays in 2022. Stay tuned to DFB for more news, reviews, and updates from EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays! Click here to check out all of the FOOD at 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! Will you go on Olaf’s Scavenger Hunt while you’re in EPCOT for the festival? Tell us in the comments! The post Our Guide to Finding Hidden Olafs in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has officially launched in Disney World! 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! In between all the cookies we’ve been eating, we’ve also been visiting holiday food booths, like L’Chaim and the Tuscany Holiday Kitchen, and now it’s time to revisit all the returning items at a popular spot! It’s time to sing Mele Kalikimaka! Disney’s Hawaiian Christmas-themed festival food booth is back for the third year. Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen It’s time to take a look at the menu! Menu The menu for Mele Kalikimaka includes three returning items, such as the Kālua Pork, Lomi Lomi Salmon, and Haupia. Mele Kalikimaka Menu When it comes to drinks, choose from the Kona Brewing Co. Big Wave Golden Ale, Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, and the Melon Breeze with Spiced Rum. Food Let’s start with the Kālua Pork, served with Okinawa purple sweet potatoes and mango salad for $5.50. We’ve historically enjoyed this dish, although last year we thought a little more mango would be ideal. The pork was a little dry this year but we got a lot more mango, which was great! The mango, sweet potatoes, and pork paired beautifully together, although we didn’t love getting just a bite of the mango and sweet potato together without pork. Kālua Pork Next up is the Lomi Lomi Salmon, which is back for $6. This dish is gluten and wheat-friendly, and it comes with tomatoes, onions, salmon roe, yuzu-mayonnaise, and yuca chips. The salmon was super tasty but a bit salt-heavy this year. The chips had a great crispy texture and we particularly loved the combo of the salmon and the chips. Lomi Lomi Salmon Haupia is also back! This Hawaiian coconut pudding with candied Macadamia nuts and coconut is $4.50, and it’s still one of our favorites! The cake is light and the coconut pudding is absolutely delicious. The coconut flavor wasn’t too strong and overall, it’s basically the perfect treat on a hot summer day. Haupia Now what about the drinks? Beverages Beverages The Melon Breeze with Spiced Rum is back again this year, and it costs $14. This is a super sweet drink with a strong melon flavor, and it’s really good as long as you like sweet drinks. 2020 Melon Breeze with Spiced Rum The Florida Orange Grove Sparkling Pineapple Wine is another returning drink for $12.50, and it’s one of those really refreshing drinks that are perfect with the weather is warm. 2020 Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine If you’re looking for a beer, you can get the Big Wave Golden Ale from Kona Brewing Co., which you can order as a 6-ounce drink for $5.50 or a 12-ounce drink for $9.50. Overall Once again, Mele Kalikimaka’s booth has shined with both the food and the drinks. It serves different foods that aren’t necessarily going to be found anywhere else in EPCOT and we loved everything! Mele Kalikimaka Spread Keep following DFB for more Festival of the Holidays reviews! Click here to see the menus for the 2022 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! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting Disney World for the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post Where to Find One of the BEST Desserts at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays has begun and we’ve been sharing EVERYTHING you need to know. Holiday Sweets and Treats There are LOTS of booths to check out, and we’re hitting every single one so you know what to expect. For this particular post, we’re heading over to the Holiday Sweets and Treats booth to take a look at what they’ve got to offer and whether any of the snacks there are worth your cash! Menu At Holiday Sweets & Treats, you’ll find a variety of returning drinks. 2022 Menu There are drinks with alcohol, and non-alcoholic options as well. The only real food you can get here is the completer treat for the Cookie Stroll. The Cookie Stroll is a sort of food challenge where, if you buy 5 cookies from designated food booths, you can get stamps for those purchases and then get a special treat at Holiday Sweets & Treats for FREE! Let’s go through all of the details here! Eats In terms of eats, again the only food here is the Cookie Stroll completer treat. Completer Cookie The cookie has a Festival of the Holidays 2022 design on top of it. Plus, the completer prize as a whole comes with a special Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special pin. Click here to see our full thoughts on the cookie stroll! Drinks When it comes to the drinks, the Hot Cocoa is back again. You can get a non-alcoholic version for $3.75, or you can get it with assorted alcoholic cordials (Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico Liqueur, or Fireball Cinnamon Whisky) for $11.50. Hot Cocoa with cordial (Baileys) 2018 Also back this year is the Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea. You can get the non-alcoholic version for $4.50… Chocolate Peppermint Shake 2019 …or get it with whipped cream vodka for $11.50. This shake has a great peppermint flavor and a wonderful chocolate taste too. Basically, it SCREAMS holidays! Chocolate Peppermint Shake Featuring Twinings® Peppermint Cheer Tea and Whipped Cream Vodka 2019 You can also get some beers here, including the Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale (6 oz $5.50 / 12 oz $9.50), Playalinda Brewing Co. Coquito Beer (6 oz $5.50 / 12 oz $9.50), and Brew Hub S’mores Porter (6 oz $5.50 / 12 oz $9.50). If you want to try a little bit of everything, you can get a beer flight for $10. That’s what we opted to do! Beer Flights We really enjoyed this beer flight! First, let’s talk about the Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale. Despite its darker color, it was lighter in terms of taste and easy to drink. It was packed with Christmas-y flavors and gave us a bit of a molasses vibe but in a good way! Next was the Playalinda Brewing Co. Coquito Beer. This beer was INTERESTING! It had really strong cinnamon and coconut flavors that totally outweighed the flavor of the beer. We really only got the flavor of the beer at the end of our sip. If you really love cinnamon and coconut, you might love that, but in our opinion, it felt like the drink just wasn’t balanced well. Even though it wasn’t our favorite, we still would encourage people to give it a try (through the flight) just because it is SO unique. Who knows? It could end up being your favorite! Beer Flight Info The final drink in the flight is the Brew Hub S’mores Porter. This was our team member’s favorite of the bunch. It was heavier and delicious. In terms of capturing the flavors of s’mores, we did get the sort of warmth of graham crackers mixed with the richness of chocolate, but there, unfortunately, wasn’t a marshmallow component that we could taste. It was on the bitter side though, so don’t let that s’mores name trick you into thinking it’s sweet. Which Would You Choose? Overall, we really enjoyed this beer flight because of how unique each beer was. None of them made us want to rush to the store to grab a full pack of them, but every one was interesting. Sometimes you get beer flights where the flavors are very bland or similar, but these were really distinct! Overall Overall, if you’re looking to grab a drink, Holiday Sweets & Treats has a variety of options. The Chocolate Peppermint Shake is a tasty option, as is the hot cocoa. And the beer flight impressed us with the level of uniqueness of each beer. There are lots of things you can experience at the Festival this year, so make sure you don’t miss out on any of the entertainment, or the new light display over at Spaceship Earth! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the Festival of the Holidays news. Click here to see ALL of our booth reviews for the 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! Which of the drinks here do you think you’d like the most? Tell us below! The post The One Booth Adventurous Beer Lovers Should Check Out at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article