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Walt Disney World eligió al desarrollador de viviendas The Michaels Organization para construir, poseer y operar su nuevo desarrollo de viviendas asequibles cerca de Flamingo Crossings Town Center. 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. Need some retail therapy?! So many Loungeflys! Well, we’ve got ya covered! We’ve spotted beautiful new Princess ears and a whole new Disney collection recently, and Disney has started their Black Friday deals early too! If you’re a Beauty and the Beast fan though, you’ve GOT to check out these exclusive new Loungeflys on Amazon. Right now, you can grab the Beauty and The Beast Mrs. Potts and Chip Loungefly Backpack only on Amazon for $80! ©Amazon The top of the front of the bag is Mrs. Potts’ face, while the bottom zippered pouch is Chip against a row of books. ©Amazon And on the back, you can see Belle with both of them too! Grab the Mrs. Potts and Chip Loungefly Backpack here! And you know what’s even better? There’s a Beauty and The Beast Mrs. Potts and Chip Loungefly Wallet for $40, too! ©Amazon The front of the wallet is Mrs. Potts, while the back… ©Amazon …is Chip reading a book, which we think is adorable. Buy the Mrs. Potts and Chip Loungefly Wallet right here! Looking for more Loungefly bags to add to your collection? Lots of other Disney merch is for sale on Amazon, and if you love Alice in Wonderland, you’ve GOT to get your hands on this bag. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest merchandise news! These 7 holiday shirts are TOTALLY acceptable to wear now, which means you should grab them before they’re gone! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who’s your favorite character in Beauty and the Beast? Tell us in the comments! The post New Amazon Exclusive Disney Loungeflys Just Dropped Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although the U.S. no longer considers COVID-19 a pandemic, it is still affecting many around the world. ©Shanghai Disneyland Resort COVID-19 shut down every Disney resort in 2020 and while some parks like Disney World were able to open months later, some Disney resorts have closed several times. Shanghai Disney is one resort that has closed several times due to COVID-19 and the latest closure happened on October 31st, 2022. Now, Shanghai Disney has announced the beginning of another reopening. On the Shanghai Disney Resort website, they announced that Disneytown, Wishing Star Park, and Shanghai Disneyland Hotel will reopen on November 17th, 2022. Hotel reservation services have reopened as of November 16th. As of now, Shanghai Disneyland and the Toy Story Hotel will remain closed until further notice. ©Disney For any guests visiting Shanghai Disney, Disneytown will be open from 10AM-8PM and Wishing Star Park will be open from 9AM-5PM on November 17th.The Disneytown Parking Lot, Wishing Star Ferry, and Disney Car and Coach Park will also be running during these hours. ©Disney If guest travel plans were impacted during this closure, Disney suggests that you contact the original purchase channel to request an exchange or refund. Shanghai Disney will keep many of its COVID-19 restrictions in place including social distancing, limited capacity, a negative test result, temperature screening, and face masks. @Disney We’ll update you again when Shanghai Disney announces a reopening date for the theme park. Tangled, Frozen, and More — See ALL of the Attractions and Lands Coming to Disney’s International Parks Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Shanghai Disney Resort to Begin Phased Reopening first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you thought your last Disney World trip was expensive, get ready. Hollywood Studios A number of price increases have hit Disney World lately, on everything from food to Genie+. But more price changes are on the way. We’ve already seen “surge pricing” introduced with Disney World’s tickets and Individual Lightning Lane purchases, but soon surge pricing will impact Disney World prices even more and it’s critical that you be prepared. What Is Surge Pricing? Surge pricing is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “a way of setting the price for a product or service in which the price changes according to how much demand there is for it at a particular time.” In other words, it’s when pricing for a specific item doesn’t stay the same from day to day. Instead, it changes based on expected demand, becoming MORE expensive when demand is high, and cheaper when demand is low. Surge pricing can impact your Disney World trip in a number of ways. Ticket Surge Pricing by Date Surge pricing can impact Disney World theme park tickets in a few different ways. First, Disney World ticket prices vary by date, with “peak” days (those expected to be the most popular/in demand/crowded) priced the highest, and slower periods priced lower. This is a pricing structure that has been in place at Disney World for a while now. Cinderella Castle As you might expect, holidays and popular dates are generally priced higher than a random Tuesday in September. For example, a 1-day, 1-park ticket (as of right now) will cost you $159 on Christmas Day 2022, but only $134 on November 16th, 2022. (Prices 1-day, 1-park ticket prices will be changing soon though — more on that below.) But it goes beyond just the holidays. Weekends can also be more expensive in Disney World, so that’s something you’ll want to watch out for. As of right now, ticket prices for February of 2023 range from $134 to $154. Only 6 dates during that month are priced at $150 or above, 4 of them fall on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (and another falls on February 20th — President’s Day). EPCOT Another good example is September. In September of 2023, ticket prices currently range from $109 to $149. Nine dates are priced at $140 or above that month, 8 of which fall on a Friday or Saturday. None of the weekends are priced at $109 or $129. Now, keep in mind that this can vary. Ticket prices vary by date. So while we didn’t find any weekends at $109 or $129 in September of 2023, we did find some Fridays priced at $109 and $129 in August of 2023. It all depends. Disney World What can you do about it? When planning your trip, be sure to see how much you could save if you opted for a trip during the week, as opposed to one during the weekend. Also, try to see if you could shift your trip to a historically “cheaper” time of year, rather than dates around holidays or special events. You can click here to see our list of the most expensive dates to visit Disney World in 2023, and see our list of the cheapest dates to visit in 2023. That should give you an idea of the best and worst times to visit (from a pure price perspective). But keep in mind that some things will be changing a bit soon — which brings us to our next point… Ticket Surge Pricing by Park Disney has announced that starting December 8th, 2022, park-specific pricing will be introduced for 1-day, 1-park tickets. Disney World tickets will not only vary in cost depending on when you visit, but they’ll also vary in cost depending on what park you want to visit on any given day. Things Are About to Get Pricey So, a ticket to Magic Kingdom may be more expensive than a ticket to EPCOT for the very same date. Here’s a breakdown of the 1-day, 1-park ticket price ranges under this new system (which, again, begins on December 8th, 2022): Disney’s Animal Kingdom — $109-$159 (prices are staying the same as current costs) Disney’s Hollywood Studios — $124-$179 EPCOT — $114-$179 Magic Kingdom — $124-$189 Hollywood Studios When you’re booking your trip, you’ll soon have to look not just at what dates are cheapest, but also at what parks are cheapest during the dates you want to visit. Let’s say you book a trip in September and stick to a weekday to try to keep prices lower. If you’ll be buying a 1-day, 1-park ticket during that time, you’ll then also need to look at what the prices look like for each individual park on the specific day you’ll be visiting. Keep in mind, this park-specific pricing is only going to be introduced (for now) with 1-day, 1-park tickets. If you’ll be buying any other ticket type (like multi-day tickets), this won’t affect those tickets (again, for now). You’ve Gotta Be Smart About Those Ticket Purchases! What can you do? If you want to avoid the park-specific ticket pricing entirely, purchase your park tickets NOW and lock in the current rates (before the December 8th changes are made). If that’s not possible, just keep this pricing in mind and look carefully when purchasing 1-day, 1-park tickets to make sure you’re getting the best deal. If you’re not tied to visiting one park specifically, you may find that you’ll be better off visiting EPCOT on a given day, instead of Magic Kingdom. Click here to read more about this pricing CHANGE coming to Disney World tickets Park Hopper Surge Pricing Along with park-specific ticket pricing, Disney is also going to be introducing surge pricing when it comes to ticket add-ons, like Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus. Starting December 8th, 2022, prices for some add-ons (like Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus) will vary by date. That means getting a Park Hopper ticket around Christmastime will likely cost you more than the additional cost of a Park Hopper for a slow day in August. You can Park Hop to any park with capacity after 2PM What can you do? Like the situation with park-specific pricing above, if you already know your trip dates, you can buy your tickets NOW and lock in the current prices so as to avoid the surge pricing that will be implemented once December 8th arrives. If you can’t book your tickets this far in advance, just be mindful of the change. Play around with your potential travel dates and see how much cheaper it would be to add on a Park Hopper option for dates during the week vs. the weekend, or for a slower time vs. around a holiday. Click here for our full post on this Park Hopper change Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane Surge Pricing Beyond park tickets, surge pricing can impact your trip in a big way when it comes to Genie+, the paid replacement for FastPass+. With Genie+, you pay a certain price to access the Lightning Lanes for rides in Disney World. You can make one Lightning Lane reservation at a time (generally). When your Lightning Lane return time arrives, you’ll get to skip the standby line for that ride. Then you can make another Lightning Lane reservation, and so on. Genie+ used to be a flat $15 per person per day in Disney World, but now surge pricing has impacted that too. Using Disney Genie+! Though it doesn’t always match up perfectly, you can generally expect Genie+ prices to be higher on peak ticket days — holidays, popular dates, and weekends. For example, on October 12th, 2022 (Wednesday), Genie+ was priced at $20. It bumped up to $22 on Saturday, October 15th. It was $18 on Thursday, October 20th, but $22 again on Saturday, October 22nd. And we’ve seen some higher-priced Genie+ days match up with higher ticket prices. Again, it’s not always a perfect match, so you might find a weekday at a higher price, and Sundays may be priced much cheaper. But you can typically expect to see at least some of the higher prices on days that usually have higher ticket prices or are expected to be more popular. Disney Genie On top of the standard Genie+ price, Disney’s Individual Lightning Lane service is subject to surge pricing. You see, not all Disney rides are available through the standard Genie+ service. Some of the most popular rides are available through Individual Lightning Lane, where you have to pay individually to use the Lightning Lane and skip the standby lanes at these rides. Individual Lightning Lane costs can vary depending on the park, date, and ride, but again, you can expect prices to typically be a bit more expensive on peak days and weekends. Lightning Lane On Tuesday, November 1st, the Individual Lightning Lane prices were as follows: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ($10), Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ($14), Rise of the Resistance ($18), and Avatar Flight of Passage ($13). On Friday, November 4th, they were $11, $15, $20, and $14 (respectively). Again, it might not match up perfectly with peak ticket pricing on all dates, but it’s a good way to gauge expected pricing. If you go on a day when ticket prices are cheaper, you generally give yourself a better chance of getting some cheaper Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane prices. Disney Genie So what can you do? Try to visit during the slower seasons (as noted above). Also, determine whether Genie+ is something that you really need or if you can use strategies like Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours (if you qualify) to get on rides with lower lines and no additional cost. Click here to see EVERYTHING you need to know about Genie+ Hotels Finally, pricing can vary on Disney World hotels too. Generally, you’ll find more expensive hotel prices during “peak” busy times (like holidays and weekends) and cheaper prices during slow times. A 1-night stay on November 16th, 2023, for 2 people was priced at $160 for a stay at All-Star Movies Resort, while a 1-night stay for that Saturday (November 18th, 2023) was $199 at All-Star Movies. Change that date to Thanksgiving (2023) and again you’re looking at a $199 price at All-Star Movies. All-Star Movies What can you do? Try to go during slower periods (avoid major holidays, runDisney race times, and weekends if possible). Search for prices WAY ahead of time so you can adjust dates around to get the best deal. And don’t forget to look for discounts and deals that Disney regularly offers to Annual Passholders, Florida Residents, general guests, and sometimes even Disney+ subscribers! Click here to see when to AVOID planning a trip to Disney World in 2023 Overall Surge pricing can affect a LOT of things when it comes to your Disney World trip. And attempting to avoid surge pricing can require a lot more planning than perhaps you were hoping to do when it comes to your trip. But if you put in the effort, your time can pay off with some substantial savings. Sunset Views in Disney World It might mean visiting in August instead of December, as you had originally hoped, or shifting your trip to take place more during a week than a weekend. But little changes can sometimes make a BIG difference in terms of cost. The key here is that planning pays off. How has surge pricing CHANGED the way you vacation at Disney World? Tell us in the comments. And stay tuned for more news.  Planning a Trip to Disney World? 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Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe How has surge pricing CHANGED the way you vacation at Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post How Surge Pricing Is Changing the Way People Go to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re hoping to buy a new Disney World Annual Pass, you might be out of luck right now. Only one of the passes is currently for sale — the Pixie Pass, which is only for Florida residents. New Passholder Logo Disney recently announced that the Annual Passes for Disney World are getting a price increase. So does that mean that sales will resume soon for the other 3 passes? We heard recently that 3 of the Disney World Annual Pass options are getting more expensive, including all of the ones that currently have sales paused. This update has many fans wondering if they’ll be able to buy the passes soon. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like those will be available in the next couple of months. According to Scott Gustin, new sales for the Incredi-Pass, Sorcerer, and Pirate Annual Passes are not expected to resume before the end of the year. Sales for these passes have been paused for a full year now, and Disney still hasn’t announced when they’ll become available again. However, the announcement about price increases does seem to confirm that the Annual Pass program isn’t going away (which was a concern for some Disney fans). Annual Passholder card Even though new pass sales aren’t available for most pass types, current Annual Passholders can renew into ANY of the 4 pass types at a special renewal rate. For more details about how and when to renew your pass, click here. Breaking Down Annual Pass Renewals for Disney World When the passes do become available for sale again, they’ll be more expensive than before. The price increase is between $50 and $100 for each pass. Here’s a breakdown of those price increases: Incredi-Pass (new sales paused, renewals available) Current price: $1,299 New price: $1,399 (increase of $100) Sorcerer Pass (new sales paused, renewals available) Current price: $899 New price: $969 (increase of $70) Pirate Pass (new sales paused, renewals available) Current price: $699 New price: $749 (increase of $50) Pixie Pass (new sales available, renewals available too) Current price: $399 New price: $399 (no increase) We’ll be watching for new updates about the Disney World Annual Passes, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here to learn all about Disney World’s Annual Pass Program. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Annual Pass Sales Not Expected To Resume This Year 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 time to start working on your holiday shopping lists! Grab these holiday deals before they’re gone! Gone are the days of a single Black Friday sale. Instead, retailers are offering deals all month long. Some of these discounts are set for the entire season while others will only last for a few days. There are plenty of chances to grab deals on items on your list! We’re staying up to date on the top discounts on Disney merchandise from a variety of retailers. Here are the top Black Friday sales to keep on eye on for 2022! Looking for a MASSIVE list of Disney Black Friday Sales? We have you covered. Check out our HUGE LIST of sales here! shopDisney Their Black Friday sales are here! They’ll be doing different discounts and promotions throughout the month on a variety of categories, so keep checking in here for the newest deals. Some of the newest holiday items are currently on sale, so if you were eyeing some of these items now’s the time to buy! Also, from November 14, through November 16, get 40% off toys, costumes, and collectibles! This collection includes 13 of Disney’s classic characters in miniature form! Favorites like Anna, Ariel, and Snow White are included in this wonderful play set. Disney Animators’ Collection Mini Doll Gift Set Each character comes with a cute mini-version of their costumes and are posable for pretend play. This set also comes with accessories like sweet forest friends! This set is normally $119.99, but for a short time you can purchase it for only $71.99. Click here to buy the Disney Animators’ Collection Mini Doll Gift Set! You can also find select Disney Loungeflys and Minnie Ears on sale! Amazon As of November 8th, Amazon has begun to release early Black Friday Deals! We haven’t seen any Disney-centric sales yet but have found some Disney items included in their current deals. While the biggest deals will be on November 24th and 25th, we’re keeping up on these early releases. Spotted Zebra Toddlers’ Long-Sleeve T-Shirts, Pack of 4 If your little one is hitting a growth spurt treat them to some fun Marvel tops! These long-sleeve tees by Spotted Zebra feature Spider-Man in a bright and fun color palette. Spotted Zebra Toddlers’ Long-Sleeve T-Shirts, Pack of 4 This set comes with 4 shirts, each with a different design of our favorite friendly neighborhood hero! Each shirt is tag-free so no itchy necks. You can get this set for $22.48, 36% off its original price of $34.90. Click here to buy the Spotted Zebra Toddlers’ Long-Sleeve T-Shirts! Walmart Check out these brand new toy deals now that Walmart’s Black Friday sale has officially begun! Some of these sales are limited time only, like the $5 toy deals, so if you have your eye on something grab it soon. Encanto (DVD) In the era of streaming, dare to be different! We’ve actually seen a resurgence of physical media like vinyl records, CDs, and yes, even DVDs and BluRay discs! Encanto (DVD) When your internet is down or you’re traveling and don’t have access to a smart TV, having a physical copy of some of your favorite movies can be handy. Plus, sometimes streaming services just remove your favorite things to watch with no warning! Walmart is making it easy to take back ownership of your favorites with their sales on DVDs, like this copy of Encanto which was originally $19.96 and is now $7.96. Click here to buy Encanto on DVD! Target The Disney Store on Target’s website has a wide variety of items and plenty have been included in the Black Friday sales. Recently Target had a BOGO deal on books, and just yesterday they were offering 40% off of toys! University Games Disney Mickey Mouse 44 Piece 3D Crystal Jigsaw Puzzle How cool is this? If you’re looking for a unique gift for a Disney fan, slip one of these puzzles into their stocking. This puzzle by University Games isn’t your typical 2D image! University Games Disney Mickey Mouse 44 Piece 3D Crystal Jigsaw Puzzle Instead, each of the 44 pieces come together to create a sculpture of Mickey Mouse! Not only does this gift provide a fun solo or group activity, but after it’s completed the owner has a new Disney item to proudly display. Right now you can snag this model for $17.99 with their $2.00 off coupon. Click here to buy this University Games Disney Mickey Mouse 44 Piece 3D Crystal Jigsaw Puzzle! SuperHeroStuff This site carries merch from a TON of different franchises, including Marvel and Star Wars. Their Black Friday sale gives you the chance to buy t-shirts, hoodies, Funko Pops, and more at a discount. T-shirts, hoodies, and kids’ items are up to 70% off. They also have jewelry available at up to 50% off, while Funko Pop collectibles can be up to 40% off! Mando fans, this shirt is for you! This duo-tone top features Mando and Grogu in a dark color scheme. Star Wars Mandalorian and The Child Light and Dark Side T-Shirt This officially licensed t-shirt is designed to symbolize the struggle between the Light Side and the Dark Side. Made of comfy cotton, this tee was originally $27.99 but can be purchased now for $17.99! Click here to buy the Star Wars Mandalorian and The Child Light and Dark Side T-Shirt! This is just a taste of the deals that will appear over the next few weeks! Stay tuned to our site for all the latest on the sales, discounts, and other deals on Disney finds. If you don’t have Amazon Prime yet, now is the time to try it out! Click below and follow three easy steps to get a whole month of Prime for free! 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 items are top of your list this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post Where to Find Disney Black Friday Deals Online Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s projects stretch beyond its theme parks, merchandise development, and film production. You might already know that Disney also operates a cruise line, hosts guided tours around the world, and even is developing exclusive, master-planned communities. But did you know about Disney’s affordable housing project? Disney World Entrance Earlier this year, Disney announced that they were going to earmark about 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing development near the Disney World theme parks. The company said the purpose of this project is to make “positive, lasting change to the communities it calls home.” Now, we have NEW details about the development! Disney has announced the location and developer for their affordable and attainable housing initiative. The land that will be used for the project is located west of State Road 429, a few miles away from Magic Kingdom. It’s close to schools and shopping centers, including Disney’s own Flamingo Crossings Town Center, which has a variety of restaurants and shops. ©Disney The development (which doesn’t have a name yet) is going to be built, owned, and operated by The Michaels Organization, which Disney describes as “a prominent and visionary developer known for creating high-quality homes in communities in many states, including Florida.” Disney said that “negotiations between Walt Disney World and The Michaels Organization on a definitive agreement for the initiative are underway.” The CEO of The Michaels Organization said, “We are excited to work with an iconic brand like Disney to deliver attainable housing for the Central Florida community. Our goal is to create a repeatable model that we hope will inspire other companies and municipalities to create high quality, attainable housing in their own communities.” ©The Michaels Organization Disney says they’re expecting the community to be privately financed and include over 1,300 housing units. Those units will be available to “applicants within a certain income range,” with the intent being to help Florida “find solutions to this important challenge” of a need for more affordable housing. ©Disney We previously saw some concept art for this development, which shows lots of trees, a couple of lakes, and several buildings that could be apartments or townhouses. ©Disney Jeff Vahle (president of Walt Disney World Resort) said, “For more than 50 years, Walt Disney World has cared for and invested in our community, and we’re committed to being a part of this solution which will bring more attainable housing to Central Florida.” Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings had created an action plan called Orange County’s Housing for All, which Disney hopes to build upon through this new development. Disney said that the project is “near and dear to our hearts” and they will share more details about a construction timeline in the future. We’ll continue to watch for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest news. Click here to learn about Disney’s exclusive, master-planned communities. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about Disney’s affordable housing project? Let us know in the comments. The post NEW DETAILS Shared About Disney’s Affordable Housing Development first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this year, we first told you about our plans to contribute nearly 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing development. It’s a project that has been near and dear to our hearts, as we know how important it is to find solutions to this important challenge facing communities all around the country, including here in Central Florida. Today, we’re sharing more details and giving you a sneak peek at what we’ve been working on!View the full article

Walt Disney World has chosen housing developer The Michaels Organization to build, own and operate its new affordable housing development near Flamingo Crossings Town Center. View the full article

Theme Park Rangers Radar eyes Ripley's Marilyn Monroe dress, holidays at Space Mountain, Disney's Christmas tree cake. View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of year at Disney California Adventure Park because the Disney Festival of Holidays has returned! Festival of Holidays The Festival features unique merchandise, special entertainment, and (of course) all kinds of food. We’ve shared the full festival menus, and reviews of ALL the booths, but what if you’re looking for a quick list of the TOP items you cannot miss. Well, now we’ve got you covered with that too! Here are our picks for the very BEST items at the Festival of Holidays! Best Eats and Drinks at the Festival 1 — Loaded Yucca Fries at Paradise Garden Grill We begin our adventure at Paradise Garden Grill — a permanent spot that gets seasonal items during the Festival. And what a delicious seasonal item it got this year! The Loaded Yuca Fries are $12.49 and are topped with arbol chile cheese sauce, carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, and pickled red onion. Loaded Yucca Fries topped with arbol chile cheese sauce, carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, and pickled red onion These are awesome! The fries are crispy on the outside but SUPER fluffy on the inside. The ingredients on top all taste incredibly fresh, and the combination of the fried and fresh flavors makes for a perfect snack. Don’t overlook these! Click here for our full review of the Paradise Garden Grill booth 2 — Holiday Ham Slider at Winter Sliderland Want to try an INCREDIBLE slider at the Festival? Look no further — the Holiday Ham Slider is IT. This snack features ham, cranberry-bacon jam, and Grueye on a salt & pepper brioche bun. It’s priced at $9. Holiday Ham Slider This thing is delicious! It has a generous portion of ham, the cheese is nice and melty, the cranberry jam delivers both tart and sweet flavors, and the bun really brings everything together. It might be something you’d otherwise skip, thinking “I’ll eat ham during the holidays! Why eat this?” but we’d encourage you to reconsider! Click here to see our full review of the Winter Sliderland booth 3 — Tiramisu Yule Log Cocktail at Winter Sliderland Winter Sliderland does it AGAIN with the Tiramisu Yule Log Cocktail, made with Vodka, hazelnut liqueur, oat milk, tiramisu syrup, and chocolate bitters, garnished with Valrhona chocolate powder. This one is priced at $16. Tiramisu Yule Log Cocktail This was Christmas in a cup in the BEST way possible. Someone grab us a cozy sweater, a fireplace, and this drink and we’ll be sooooo happy. There was just a hint of chocolate, the drink wasn’t overly strong, and the flavors worked great together. If you want some major cozy holiday vibes, this is the drink to get. Click here for our full review of the Winter Sliderland booth 4 — Guava Melon Lassi at A Twist on Tradition If you’re looking for a sweet and delicious drink at the Festival, we’ve got just the thing for you! The Guava Melon Lassi is a non-alcoholic drink priced at $7 that has a delicious yogurt and cinnamon whipped cream on top. That cuts through some of the sweetness from the melon/guava flavors in the drink itself. Guava Melon Lassi Oh, and it’s topped with honeycomb cereal for an extra fun touch. We were worried the drink would be too sweet, but it ended up really impressing us! Click here for our full reviews of the A Twist on Tradition booth 5 — Esquites Carnitas Mac & Cheese at Merry Mashups A controversial pick from our 2021 Best of the Fest list has returned! We had this Mac & Cheese last year and it wowed some of the members of our team, while others felt it had too many textures mixed together. The Esquites Carnitas Mac & Cheese is Esquites-inspired mac & cheese with carnitas, salsa macha, spiced puffed rice, freeze-dried corn, and chopped cilantro, and it’s priced at $8.50. Esquites Carnitas Mac and Cheese This year, the controversial pick has returned. Our team member who tried the dish this year said it was one of the BEST things they had at the entire festival! They think the flavors are incredible and well-balanced, and the portion size is pretty good. But be warned, if you don’t love dishes with a lot of textures, it might be one for you to skip. Check out our full review of Merry Mashups! 6 — Pork Belly Adobo at Holiday Duets At Holiday Duets, you’ll find another one of our FAVORITE snacks — the Pork Belly Adobo, which is made with garlic fried rice, braised pork belly, chicharron pieces, and green onions, priced at $8.50. This is one we loved in 2021 (and years past) and once again it’s a winner! Pork Belly Adobo: Garlic fried rice with braised pork belly, chicharron pieces, and green onions This dish is flavorful, the pork is moist and easily just pulls apart. Though the rice is fairly standard, the meat makes this snack stand out! Click here to see our full review of Holiday Duets! 7 — Impossible Chorizo Queso Fundido at Brews & Bites Next, we have a returning favorite — the Impossible Chorizo Queso Fundido topped with Chopped Cilantro and served with house-made tortilla chips for $7.50. This made our best of the fest list in 2021 and it has once again earned its spot in 2022! Seriously, y’all — this thing is NOT to be missed. Impossible Chorizo Queso Fundido The Impossible chorizo is incredibly flavorful with a bit of a kick (we can’t tell it wasn’t real meat!), the cheese is perfectly warm and melty, and the tortilla chips are fresh with just the right amount of salt. Talk about a win, win, win! Click here for our full review of Brews & Bites! 8 — Blood Orange Pom-Limeade at Grandma’s Recipes This drink is priced at $6.59 and made with Pomegranate and Lime Juices, and Cookie Butter & Blood Orange Syrups, and is garnished with a Lime Wheel. And while the cookie butter might throw you off in that description, don’t stress — the drink is FANTASTIC. Pom-Limeade It is tart and sweet with a great combination of flavors, and you can’t really taste that cookie butter, so be sure to give this one a try! Click here for our full review of Grandma’s Recipes 9 — Impossible Meatloaf at Grandma’s Recipes We know, we know — another Impossible meat dish? Yes, ANOTHER Impossible meat dish! This snack is made with Impossible Meatloaf and mashed potatoes with classic gravy and shallots, and priced at $8. If we hadn’t seen the name, we seriously would not have known that this wasn’t real meat — the flavors and textures are PERFECT! IMPOSSIBLE Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes with classic gravy and crispy shallots Add in those delicious mashed potatoes and you’ve got one seriously great dish. If you love meatloaf, take our advice and get yourself one of these! See our review of Grandma’s Recipes here! 10 — Curry Mac ‘n Cheese at A Twist on Tradition For $8.25, get ready to eat up some tasty mac n’ cheese with a STRONG curry taste, crunchy garbanzos, and a great texture in the Curry Mac ‘n Cheese at A Twist on Tradition. Curry Mac ‘n Cheese While the cilantro oil is mild, there is a decent amount of spice in this dish! Overall, if you love curry/spice and mac ‘n cheese, do NOT miss this one! Click here for the full review of A Twist on Tradition 11 — Sweet Potato Stuffed-Corn Muffin at Visions of Sugarplums A sweet potato-stuffed corn muffin with red beans and rice and green onions? Yes, yes, and YES. This snack is $7.25 and worth every penny! Yum! The corn muffin is moist, the sweet potato filling is creamy and tasty, and the beans and rice have a nice flavor. We really enjoyed this one, and if you like these ingredients we think it’s one you’ll like too! Click here for our FULL review of this booth! 12 — Cherry-Mango Punch at Winder Sliderland This non-alcoholic drink is a winner in our book! It’s made with cherry syrup, mango, and peach nectars with lemon juice and garnished with a frozen peach, and is priced at $6.50. Cherry-Mango Punch This is heavy on the peach flavor — almost like a peach Shirley Temple — but that isn’t a problem for us! We think the drink is super refreshing without being too sweet — a great balance of flavors. Click here for the Winter Sliderland review Best Booth at the Festival Best Booth — Winder Sliderland Our winner is…Winter Sliderland! The Holiday Ham Slider here was absolutely fantastic, we loved the Tiramisu Yule Log Cocktail, and the Cherry-Mango Punch was fantastic and heavy on the peach flavor. The Brisket Slider was our only “miss” here as it was a little too smokey, but the pretzel roll was tasty and the meat on its own with the roll was also good. Winter Sliderland Spread Again, the Brisket Slider was probably our least favorite thing here, but overall we still think the booth delivers some great flavors with the other items! See our full review of Winter Sliderland here Runner-Up — Grandma’s Recipes! Though Grandma’s Recipes has been hit-or-miss for us in the past, this year it was pretty much a FULL hit! It’s more tied with Winter Sliderland for first than a true second place. We especially liked the Impossible Meatloaf. The Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake was wonderful too, and both of the drinks were super tasty too. Full Spread If you’re looking for a booth with a bunch of choices that will satisfy you, this is one to visit. See our review of Grandma’s Recipes! Best of the Festival for Kids Mickey Mouse-shaped Gingerbread Cookie at Making Spirits Bright A Mickey-shaped gingerbread cookie with a thin icing glaze and sprinkles — what’s NOT to love?! Unsurprisingly, this has been a popular pick from us for kiddos in the past and it’s one we’re definitely keeping on the list this year. Mickey Gingerbread Cookie The cookie totally delivers on taste and texture, with just enough sweetness from the glaze to balance out the fall spices. It’s a great choice for kids (and kids at heart) for $7.50. See our full review of Making Spirits Bright here Santa’s Milk & Cookies Hot Cocoa at Making Spirits Bright or Treats for Santa The Making Spirits Bright booth does it AGAIN with its delicious Hot Cocoa! Seriously, friends, this could have made our standard best picks list above — it is NOT just great for kids. The drink is made with whole milk with flavors of cookies & cream and white chocolate, topped with flavored whipped cream, and priced at $6.50. Santa’s Cookies and Milk Hot Cocoa This was one of the BEST hot cocoa drinks we’ve ever had in Disneyland, and the combination of the chocolate with the cookie flavor creates a hot cocoa masterpiece! If you love hot cocoa, do yourself a favor and try this ASAP. Click here to see more of our review of the Treats for Santa booth And those are our picks for the very BEST of the Fest at the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure Park. What items do you think you’d most want to try? Tell us in the comments! For our reviews of all the snacks we tried at this year’s festival, click here. And stay tuned for more news. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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We talk about the Disney theme parks a lot over here, but there’s another major way to take a Disney vacation — by taking a Disney cruise! Disney Wish Disney Cruise Line is a great way to travel, vacation, and get your dose of Disney all at the same time. We’ve checked out a lot on the Disney Cruise ships, including almost everything on the newest ship, the Disney Wish. But how does Disney Cruise Line compare to other major cruise lines? Well, a new rankings list is here to tell you! Disney Cruise Line was ranked number 1 for the Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean in 2023 according to U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News said they used “a methodology that factors in each cruise line’s variety, number, and percentage of Caribbean itineraries, along with approval ratings among experts and travelers,” in order to determine this list. Disney Magic The reasoning for Disney’s ranking according to U.S. News & World Report was that “Disney’s ships sail to ports across the Caribbean, including Barbados, Jamaica and St. Lucia. Most of Disney’s Caribbean cruises stop at Castaway Cay – the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas. In addition to offering character greetings and waterslides, the island boasts less-congested beaches and prime snorkeling.” After Disney Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages was #2, Celebrity Cruises #3, Royal Caribbean was #4, and Carnival was #5. Castaway Cay Not only did Disney Cruise Line rank #1 for the best Caribbean cruise line, but they were also ranked #1 as the Best Cruise Line for Families. To determine this ranking, U.S. News used a methodology that “factors in health ratings, reputation among experts and approval among families with both younger and older kids.” Disney Dream The explainer for the ranking of #1 for Disney Cruise Line said “From its signature Mickey’s Sail-A-Wave Party to its pirate-themed dinners, Disney attracts passengers looking for a full roster of entertainment options. Passengers can enjoy kid-friendly dining venues and amenities, plus visits from Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Pluto. The line’s cruise ships also offer adults-only dining areas, quiet pool spots and nightlife options.” Mickey on Castaway Cay In 2nd place was Royal Caribbean, 3rd was Carnival, 4th was Norwegian, and 5th was MSC Cruises. It’s not super surprising that DCL earned the top spot for family cruises, it’s a little bit hard to beat seeing Mickey and friends during your cruise, and that extra Disney magic adds something special! Donald and Goofy during Marvel Day at Sea For more on Disney Cruise Line, check out how to SAVE up to 35% on a Disney Cruise this holiday season, the best times to book your Disney Cruise, and an overview of EVERY Disney Cruise Line restaurant. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Cruise Line news and updates! What It Costs to Take a Disney Cruise What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever taken a Disney Cruise? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Cruise Line Ranked BEST for Families in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

From coast to coast, Disney parks are undergoing some major transformations. Disneyland Hotel Over in Disneyland, we’ve been keeping up with the ToonTown makeover and all the changes coming to Tarzan’s Treehouse. Not only that, but one Disneyland Hotel is getting a brand new Disney Vacation Club tower — and we’ve got an update on that construction! A new DVC tower is coming to the Disneyland Hotel — called The Villas at Disneyland Hotel — and this week, “another big construction milestone” was reached according to Ken Potrock, President of Disneyland Resort. The executive shared on Instagram that Walt Disney Imagineers recently celebrated raising the last of the highest steel beams of the structure. Cast Members were treated to a watch party at the pool, where they were able to watch the beams take their final positions — but not before several Cast Members got to sign their names on the beams. The new tower! The new L-shaped tower will feature 12 stories and 350 DVC villas, plus a new pool, outdoor bar, interactive play area, community hall, and fitness center. You can see that last beam being raised in the photo below! via Ken Potrock on Instagram What kind of theming can you expect from this new building? Well, the rooms will be inspired by Sleeping Beauty and colors from the movie will be used to create a subtle theme. You can expect The Villas at Disneyland Hotel to open sometime in 2023. ©Disney Looking for more Disneyland news? Check out what’s new right here! And, you can see all the Festival of Holidays merchandise available in Disneyland here. Learn More About the New Disneyland Hotel DVC Tower Here Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be staying at the new DVC Villas? Let us know in the comments! The post MAJOR Update on the New DVC Villas at the Disneyland Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready to sing the national anthem for Genovia and whip out those princess tiaras, a NEW Princess Diaries film is reportedly in the works at Disney! ©Disney We’ve seen Disney revisit a bunch of its films in the past, with live-action remakes, live-action specials, and even Disney+ shows based on classic films. We’ve even shared a full list of ALL the remakes, reboots, and sequel movies in the works at Disney. But soon it’ll be time to add another to that list! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney is reportedly working on a NEW Princess Diaries film! The script for the film is being written by Aadrita Mukerji, who some might recognize from her work on Quantum Leap and Supergirl. ©Disney According to some sources, the movie is intended to be a continuation of the existing story, rather than any kind of reboot. Anne Hathaway does not yet have a deal to return but she has previously indicated her support for a third installment in the film series. ET Online previously reported that when asked about another Princess Diaries movie, Hathaway said “I would more than entertain it, I’m pulling for it.” As The Hollywood Reporter puts it, “the hope is she would return should the potential new film move forward beyond the script stage.” ©Disney This new installment in the Princess Diaries movies is set to be produced by Debra Martin Chase, who also produced the first two Princess Diaries movies. Melissa Stack is executive producing. Some may recognize Stack from her work on the 2020 Disney+ movie Godmothered. Not many details have been announced yet, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Grab those mattresses friends, it might be time for a princess slumber party soon! Click here to see the newest trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you want a ‘Princess Diaries 3’ film to be made? Tell us in the comments? The post NEWS! 'Princess Diaries' SEQUEL in the Works by Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A lot of things have been changing around Disney World lately. BoardWalk We’ve seen things reopening, like restaurants, returning, like popular shows, and even some new stuff, like a new ride! We learned earlier this year that some MAJOR changes would be coming to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, like the new deli that has already opened, and a new look for the lobby. There is also a new restaurant on the way — The Cake Bake Shop! And, we just got a first look at some concept art. The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is coming to Disney World’s BoardWalk in 2023, and it looks like it’s going to be located where the old ESPN Club was on the BoardWalk, and it’s getting a whole new look! Here’s what the design will look like on the outside, according to The Cake Bake Shop’s Instagram. @TheCakeBakeShop via Instagram This design consistent with what the other Cake Bake locations look like — a lot of whimsy! It will definitely be a completely different vibe than the former sports bar that was here. Cake Bake Shop updates We don’t know much about the restaurant yet, except for what we can expect according to the other locations (but nothing is confirmed yet). We have an idea of what the menu could look like, and we’re sure to find out more as the opening draws closer. We DO know that the restaurant will be a table service spot and open sometime in 2023. Cakes at the Cake Bake Shop For more on The Cake Bake Shop, check out our EXCLUSIVE interview with Gwendolyn Rogers, the owner of The Cake Bake Shop, as well as our experience visiting another location of the restaurant! We’ll keep you updated with any other info on the new restaurant, so stay tuned to DFB for more! PREVIEW and PHOTOS: Is This What We Can Expect When The Cake Bake Shop Comes 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. Are you excited for this new restaurant? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTO: FIRST LOOK at the New Cake Bake Shop Restaurant Coming to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the holiday season in the Disney Parks and there are SO many different ways that you can celebrate! Sleeping Beauty Castle Decorated for Christmas Over in Disney World, you can check out Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or those awesome gingerbread displays. And, in Disneyland, you can attend Festival of Holidays, see the snow on the castle, and so much more. A great thing about the holidays in Disneyland is all of the new FOOD that arrives, so come along with us to check out a NEW pretzel in Disneyland park! This is the NEW Caramel-Pecan Cream Cheese Pretzel from Refreshment Corner. It’s a cream cheese pretzel topped with caramel sauce and candied pecans. Sounds pretty decadent, right? This looks fun! This pretzel is absolutely delicious! The chocolate and caramel sauces were all warm and gooey, which was amazing. Yuuuum The chocolate was pretty rich while the caramel was sweet and buttery, so they paired perfectly together on the pretzel. A great treat to eat! The pretzel was also cooked very well with just a slight crunch on the outside and a warm and soft center. The center is also filled with sweet cream cheese, which was tasty! Would you try this? The pecans added a nice crunch to the treat as well, and were a welcome addition! How do you pronounce “pecan?” Overall, this is a super rich and filling snack or dessert, but we’d definitely qualify it as more of a dessert than a snack. This is also a good one to split with others (or keep it all for yourself — you do you!). We recommend! We honestly have no complaints here, this treat is great. But, obviously if you don’t like chocolate, caramel, pecans, or sweet treats, stay away. Otherwise, we think most people will really enjoy this! A look inside If you want to try out this pretzel for yourself, you can get it for $7.59 from now through January 8th, 2023. Note that it’s also available through mobile order! For more on Disneyland, check out the eats at Sonoma Terrace for Festival of Holidays in Disneyland, ALL of the Festival of Holidays merchandise at Disneyland, and the new additions to it’s a small world at Disneyland. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland food news, reviews, and more! We Had an Entire Holiday Feast in a Sandwich at Disneyland (And You Should, Too!) Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you try out this treat in Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post If You Need Us, We’ll Be Dreaming of Disney’s New Dessert Pretzel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The holidays have officially arrived in Disney World, and you know what that means — holiday treats! Hot Cocoa Square from Karamell Kuche We’ve been eating our way around the parks and resorts checking out all the new eats and drinks, but we’re not done yet. We’re heading to one of our favorite EPCOT snack spots to check out some festive sweet treats! Over at Karamell-Küche in EPCOT, you can find plenty of caramel eats and treats (we’re looking at you, caramel popcorn!). But of course, we’re celebrating the holiday season with festive snacks you won’t want to miss — starting with the Werther’s Original Holiday Caramel Flight for $6.99. Werther’s Holiday Caramel Flight The flight comes with four Werther’s original caramel mini-squares with flavors inspired by cranberry, eggnog, gingerbread, and snickerdoodle. We loved these little treats! The snickerdoodle was our favorite, and it tasted like just like a snickerdoodle cookie. The cranberry square did have a hint of fruity flavors, but we didn’t get too much of an eggnog taste from that one. The gingerbread square was our second favorite, and the spices really elevated it from a regular caramel square. Be warned, though these are MESSY and super chewy and sticky, so make sure you grab some napkins if you want to try these treats! The thick, salted caramel drizzle on top took this cookie to the next level and really added an extra dimension to an already excellent snack. It’s definitely on the sweet side, though, so keep that in mind if you’re thinking about trying this one out! Snickerdoodle Cookie Keep in mind Karamell Küche has mobile order, so you can order these treats ahead of time and pick them up at the counter. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB as we review more holiday treats from around Disney World! Check Out Our Reviews of ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World 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! Will you be heading to EPCOT to check these caramel treats out? Let us know in the comments! The post Come With Us to Try TWO New Treats at Karamell-Küche in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As the Walt Disney Company reported its 4th quarter earnings last week, Disney’s stock price plunged to a 2-year low. Bob Chapek Days later, Disney announced a hiring freeze and “some small staff reductions” to slash costs. One of the biggest issues for Disney investors is Disney’s streaming video business and its mounting losses. Disney CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy assured investors that they expect Disney’s streaming business to be profitable in 2024. They cited the soon-to-launch ad-supported tier for Disney+, as well as potential cuts to marketing budgets and an established content pipeline as the path to profitability. But there was another revenue stream mentioned in the earnings call discussion: price increases. ©Disney When questioned by an investor about whether price increases would result in more “churn” — the financial industry term for the number of subscribers who stop paying for/cancel your service in a given time period — Chapek said that YOU (subscribers, that is) will pay more for Disney+ and not cancel. “Our history shows that when we’ve taken price increases across our streaming businesses, that we don’t meaningfully increase churn or cancellations,” Chapek said. What’s more, Chapek said you aren’t paying enough for Disney’s flagship streaming service right now. “We launched these services at tremendous values to the consumer,” he said. “So, we believe we’ve still got some headroom there.” (Hint: “headroom” = “you’ll still pay more than even the next planned increase”) ©Disney Disney has been testing exclusive merchandise offers within the Disney+ app. When the price of a regular subscription to Disney+ increases to $10.99 per month on Dec. 8, Disney will also introduce a lower-priced, ad-supported tier for $7.99 per month. This follows moves by Netflix, which introduced an ad-supported tier on Nov. 3. However, while the price of a Disney+ subscription has historically been less than the price to subscribe to Netflix, Disney’s ad supported tier will cost $1 more per month than Netflix’s. ©Disney The losses for Disney+ to this point have been steep — if you count Hulu and ESPN+, Disney’s streaming business lost more than $4 billion in Fiscal Year 2022, and its 4th Quarter 2022 losses of nearly $1.5 billion way more than double the $630 million in losses reported in the 4th Quarter 2021. While pretty much all streaming services are expected to operate in the red at start-up, financial analysts are seem to have varying degrees of confidence in Disney’s estimates of when Disney+ will become profitable. PP Foresight analyst Paolo Pescatore said the sheer size of Disney’s operations make introducing streaming tough and costly, telling the Hollywood Reporter the latest earnings report “underlines the challenges a media giant faces in pivoting towards a streaming future.” ©Disney Jeff Marks of CNBC said he was “shocked and stunned by the poor performance” in Disney’s latest earnings report, and was among some voices calling for a leadership change. But Tim Nolen, an analyst for Macquarie, told Yahoo Finance that Disney’s size — and its ability to absorb losses because of its other highly profitable businesses such as theme parks — makes Disney “the one company that can probably do the transition (to streaming) effectively, and may even come out on top.” How much is Disney+ actually losing and does it matter? Get all the details here. For what it’s worth, Walt Disney Company leadership continues to stand by its estimates that its streaming services will turn a profit at some point in Fiscal Year 2024. “We believe that we’ve got a formula that gives us great confidence that we’re going to achieve the guidance that we communicated,” Chapek said during the November 8th earnings call. But subscribers should expect to see another price increase or two in that formula. Keep following DFB for the latest news on the Walt Disney Company. Click here for more about how Disney+ stands to make billions from advertisers. This is a lot of news to take in, right? We’ve got a little fun break for you now – check out all the new, fun Disney-themed graphic tees and more in our merch store by clicking here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you subscribe to Disney+? Let us know in the comments. The post Bob Chapek Says You'll Pay More for Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is BACK in Disney World for the first time since 2019, and while we had a blast enjoying all the exclusive foods, fireworks, parade, and more, you may be asking yourself, “Is it really worth the price tag?” Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party range from $139 to $199 depending on your age and the date you are attending the party — and that’s for only a few hours in Magic Kingdom. So should you allocate some of your limited budget for tickets to the party — or save that cash for something else? We’re here to give you all the details on the party so you can decipher if Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is actually worth the cost. We’re going to break down several different factors that could impact your decision to get tickets for the party, including things that are included (or not). Price As we’ve already mentioned, the tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are not exactly cheap. For ages 10 and up, tickets range from $149 to $199, and for kids ages 3 to 9, tickets range from $139 to $189, and the cost varies depending on which night you go. As you get closer to Christmas, ticket prices increase. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Last year, instead of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney held the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event, and tickets were much higher, ranging from $169 to $249. In contrast, for the very first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2019, tickets cost between $95 to $139 for children and adults. Welcome to the party! Ultimately, tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party cost less than last year’s Very Merriest After Hours event, but they still cost more than a standard Disney World ticket, which begins at $109. And when you only get a few hours at the party versus an entire day at the park, it’s a good idea to consider whether you REALLY want to attend the party — or if you’d rather put that ticket money toward something else. Read more about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets here! Hours So how long do you get in the park? Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party takes place in Magic Kingdom from 7PM to midnight, but guests can enter the park as early as 4PM. Just keep in mind that from 4PM to 7PM, you’re mingling with the usual Magic Kingdom crowds. You only experience the party festivities for five hours. Crowds entering Magic Kingdom at 4PM Still, if you enter at 4PM, you get three additional hours to ride rides, grab a meal, or do some shopping. If you want to take advantage of every single moment you can be in the park, we recommend getting in line BEFORE 4PM. Lots of other party guests want to enter at that time, and arriving right at 4PM might mean a long line to get into the park. Take a look at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party map! Food There are many exclusive food offerings available ONLY during the party and we enjoyed quite a few of them, like the Mickey Mouse Ornament Treat, the Once Upon a Christmastime Tart, the Christmas Wreath Doughnut, the Red Velvet Brownie Cheesecake, and lots more. We can’t forget the Funnel Cake Sundae! Funnel Cake Sundae There are holiday goodies available during the day in all four Disney Parks so you don’t HAVE to attend the party for some festive treats. You can still get menu items like the Lock, Shock, and Barrel Sundae, the Holiday Dinner Dog, the Chai Caramel Freeze, and more. Click here for photos and reviews of ALL the holiday treats in Disney World! Entertainment Included in the price of your ticket are quite a few exclusive entertainment options, and we’ll start with Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Show, which is performed in front of Cinderella Castle at 7:40PM, 9:25PM, 10:35PM, and 11:55PM. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party The Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is shown twice per party, at 8:30PM and 11PM. It’s Mickey and Minnie! There are several dance parties you can catch throughout the night, such as A Totally Tomorrowland Christmastime Parade at Rockettower Plaza Stage, Club Tinsel at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, and Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jingle Jam at Storybook Circus. Club Tinsel Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks are held once per evening at around 10PM. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Don’t forget all the characters you can meet, including some rare meet-and-greets like Aladdin and Abu! Aladdin and Abu And don’t forget the ULTIMATE meet-and-greet — SANTA! Santa Meet-and-Greet If parades and shows and rare characters aren’t your thing, you may not need a party ticket. Remember, you can still meet many characters in Disney World during the day, and you can also meet Santa in Disney Springs (which doesn’t even require a ticket!). Also, just as a note. Rain can cancel and delay shows (it happened to us opening night). If that happens, you may want to ask for a rain check! Click here to see ALL the entertainment at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Rides During the party, not every Magic Kingdom ride is open — but you can check out the following list to see which rides ARE open! Adventureland Jingle Cruise (holiday overlay) Swiss Family Treehouse The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Pirates of the Caribbean Jingle Cruise Fantasyland Dumbo the Flying Elephant “it’s a small world” Peter Pan’s Flight Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Mad Tea Party (holiday overlay) Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Peter Pan’s Flight Under the Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Mad Tea Party during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Frontierland Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Splash Mountain Liberty Square Haunted Mansion Haunted Mansion Storybook Circus Dumbo the Flying Elephant The Barnstormer Tomorrowland Space Mountain — Holiday Run (holiday overlay) Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays (holiday overlay) Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show (holiday overlay) Astro Orbiter Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Space Mountain You may have noticed that five of these rides have special holiday ride overlays, including the Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain — Holiday Run, Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show, and Jingle Cruise. These overlays involve special lighting, decor, music, and more. You can actually ride the Jingle Cruise on any day in Magic Kingdom, so you don’t have to attend the party to experience every holiday overlay. Read more about the rides open during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party here! Crowds Part of the appeal of after hours events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is lower crowds, but exactly how low are they? When we arrived at the main entrance around 4PM, there were quite a few people waiting to get inside. Crowds at the entrance Magic Kingdom closes to the public at 6PM on party nights but it takes around an hour for that crowd to fully clear. Once that happens crowds tend to thin out. After the regular guests cleared out, we got an amazing view of Main Street, U.S.A.. Have you ever seen anything so full of splendor? But when crowds gathered in front of Cinderella Castle for the fireworks, it was evident that this was a sold-out party evening. Fireworks Crowds While you will likely experience lower crowds, just keep in mind that it doesn’t mean you’ll see NO crowds, and if you want to enjoy the parade, shows, or fireworks, you will probably end up standing shoulder-to-shoulder with others. See the CROWDS during a sold-out Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Decor and More You can experience the special holiday decor in Magic Kingdom all season, so if all you want to do is stroll around listening to Christmas music, you don’t really need a party ticket. Magic Kingdom There is, however, some beautiful lighting during the party, on Main Street, U.S.A., Cinderella Castle, rides, and more — which means there are some exclusive photo opportunities you can’t get outside the event. Holidays in Magic Kingdom If you’re planning to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, make sure you take a look around to avoid missing a thing. Everything you can get for free at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Overall Overall, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is not a cheap experience, and it’s really up to you to decide whether it’s worth it. If you’re looking for lower ride wait times and smaller crowds and you can swing the cost in your budget, it might be a worthy investment. Cast Members However, keep in mind that if you’re staying in a deluxe Disney World hotel, you also have the option to enjoy Extended Evening Hours, which allow you to stay late in select parks for two extra hours after closing. Considering there’s not exclusive merchandise this year and you can still enjoy many holiday treats and decor outside the party, the extra cost might not be worth it. A crowded main street during the event! But if you have your heart set on the party and a strict budget, you can find ways to build in that extra cost, like by spending a day in Disney Springs instead of a park, or by adding a hotel day into your itinerary. You don’t need a ticket to do the Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs or visit any of the giant hotel gingerbread houses! Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Castle 2022 But if you do end up with tickets, we highly recommend arriving as early as you can at 4PM, and make sure you maximize those party hours as much as you can. Talk about what activities you want to do with your group and note the showtimes so that you don’t miss a thing. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Keep following DFB for more Disney World holiday news and tips! Click here to read about our experience at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! 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! Do you have Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World Worth the COST? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney may already be celebrating Christmas in the parks, but there’s one holiday happening before Christmas we can’t stop thinking about… Holiday Merchandise in Disney World …Black Friday! Okay, okay — while it may not be an actual holiday, we are pretty stoked about all the epic Disney goodies we’re planning on adding to our carts. And it looks like we might be able to start celebrating Black Friday early because select Disney ears are on sale online! What better way to start the holiday season than with a new pair of Minnie ears you got on sale?! The Christmas Minnie Ears are available in Disney World, but you can get them online cheaper. So cheerful! These are normally $29.99, but you can grab them now for $22.49! Click Here To Shop the Christmas Minnie Ears The Mickey Mouse Plaid Ears are oh-so-cozy with that faux fur lining — grab them now while they’re on sale. Plaid ears They’re on sale for $26.24 but are regularly $34.99. Click Here To Shop the Plaid Mickey Ears There’s even a pair for the kiddos on sale too — these sequin Minnie Ears! ©Disney Right now, they’re on sale for $7.79 but are normally $12.99. Click Here To Shop the Kids Sequin Minnie Ears The Haunted Mansion Ears are also on sale! Haunted Mansion Ears You can grab them for $16.98 — but they could go back to being full price at $29.99. Click Here To Shop the Haunted Mansion Ears Got a friend who loves everything blue? Gift them these Aqua Minnie Ears for Christmas! ©Disney They’re normally $29.99, but they’re on sale now for $17.98. Click Here To Shop the Aqua Minnie Ears Get your hands on these Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Ears before they’re gone! Sally Ears Pick them up online for $19.98 instead of their normal $29.99. Click Here To Shop the Sally Ears What’s this? What’s this? A pair of Jack Skellington Ears on sale! Jack Skellington Ears Just like the Sally ears, these are on sale for $19.98. Click Here To Shop the Jack Skellington Ears Get your hands on these ears while they’re on sale from shopDisney! We’ll be looking out for even more sales on the best Disney merch, so keep an eye out! 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! The DFB Ugly Christmas Sweater T-Shirt is perfect for the season! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney shopping news and more. Here’s Your New Favorite Ugly Christmas Sweater 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 these ears are you grabbing? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Shop Disney Ears on SALE for Black Friday NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World on Tuesday revealed a jump in theme-park ticket prices, their first increase since 2018. View the full article

If you’re planning to visit Disney World at any point in 2023 (or even the remainder of 2022), the time to buy your tickets is NOW. Toy Story Land We’ve shared a complete guide to Disney World tickets, and have a whole page dedicated to tickets. We’ve also shared our tips for doing Disney World on a budget in 2022 and 2023, the best Disney World restaurants for first-timers in 2023, and the 2023 dates you should know. But why is it critical that you buy your Disney World tickets for 2023 (and the remainder of 2022) NOW? Allow us to explain. On December 8th, 2022, Disney World ticket prices for 1-day, 1-park tickets will be changing. Disney has revealed that starting on December 8th, park-specific pricing will be implemented for 1-day, 1-park tickets. What does this mean? Well, it means that the price of your 1-day, 1-park ticket will not just depend on the day you choose to visit, it’ll also depend on what park you want to visit. Cosmic Rewind Right now, a 1-day, 1-park ticket for Magic Kingdom is priced the same as a 1-day, 1-park ticket for EPCOT on the same date. All you essentially do right now is buy a standard ticket (not tied to any of the 4 specific parks) and then make a Park Pass for the park you want to visit. Starting December 8th, that won’t be the case. Instead, you’ll experience “surge pricing” based on what park you want to visit. You’ll end up buying a 1-day, 1-park ticket for the specific park you want to visit (and a Park Pass for that park will automatically be made for you at that time). EPCOT China Pavilion Magic Kingdom will ultimately reach the highest levels. Here’s the price range for 1-day, 1-park tickets starting December 8th: Disney’s Animal Kingdom — $109-$159 (prices are staying the same as current costs) Disney’s Hollywood Studios — $124-$179 EPCOT — $114-$179 Magic Kingdom — $124-$189 Expedition Everest Disney has shared that the $189 price at Magic Kingdom will only be used for a limited number of days around Christmas and New Year’s. Still, that marks a big increase from the $159 price that a 1-day, 1-park ticket is priced at now for that same time period. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party So why should you buy your tickets now? Well, if you buy your theme park tickets now (either for the remainder of 2022 or all the way through the end of 2023 — which is the furthest you can purchase now), you’ll be able to “lock in” the current pricing. Instead of having to pay that $189 price for a 1-day, 1-park ticket for Magic Kingdom that’ll go into effect on December 8th, for days around Christmas and New Year’s, you’ll be able to lock in the current prices of $159 (which are in place for both 2022 and 2023). ©Disney Also, if you buy the tickets in their current form, you should be able to just buy a “standard” ticket and then make a Park Pass for whatever park you want to visit. You can then edit and change that Park Pass later on if you change your mind. In other words, your current ticket is not specifically tied to any one park, so you have a bit more freedom there. In the future, however, it appears your ticket will be tied to a specific park (due to that park-specific pricing), which can be a bit more limiting. Disney has yet to provide details as to how (if at all) changes could be made if you later want to change your ticket to a different park. How much cash are you willing to drop on Disney? Disney has also shared that prices for select add-ons, like Park Hopper, will change on December 8th. Pricing for Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus will vary by date starting December 8th. Right now, those add-ons are offered at a more standard price, so again, buying your tickets and add-ons now can help you “lock in” a good rate, particularly for those really expensive/popular dates. The 50th Anniversary is still going on If you’re looking to lock in the cheapest possible price for your 1-day, 1-park Disney World ticket and ticket add-ons like Park Hoppers and Park Hopper Plus for the rest of 2022 and 2023, buying your tickets and ticket add-ons NOW could be your best bet. Keep in mind that for now, this park-specific pricing will only be introduced for 1-day, 1-park tickets, so if your trip will involve other ticket types, then this might not impact you at all. But given the ticket price increases we’ve seen in the past (we saw a sneaky increase in February of 2022 for 2022 tickets and a hidden increase on 2023 tickets in June of 2022), you might be better off buying your tickets sooner rather than later to avoid any potential future increases. Tree of Life To learn all about Disney World theme park tickets before making any big decisions for your trip, click here. And click the links below for the latest price increases and changes announced by Disney: Park Hopper price to change based on date in Disney World Critical changes coming to Disney World ticket prices Price increases announced for Annual Passes Park Pass reservation system changes revealed Big update made to dining reservation cancelations Stay tuned for more news! Planning a Trip to Disney World? 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’ve been in just about any Disney World gift shop, you know that there are SO many Minnie ear designs — it can be overwhelming! Ears From color trends to character representation to fun colorful designs, there is no shortage of options in the parks and online. We recently spotted a gorgeous new pair of ears based on Disney’s original Princess online and they have finally made their way to Disney World! We’re talking about the Snow White BaubleBar Minnie Ears! Look at how gorgeous these are! Gorgeous! We’re no stranger to the beauty of BaubleBar ears — we’ve seen pink ears, holiday ears, Ariel ears, and more from them — so we were excited to see a new pair from them. The ears themselves are covered in pearls and jewels making them sparkle! Look at the details! The bow in the middle is red bringing together the colors Snow White wears. The middle also has a sparkly apple! Bow On the inside of the headband, there is a little metal plate that says “Disney X BaubleBar” noting that these are designer ears. Metal Plate The back is pretty simple — the front is where the party is at. Back of the ears We found these in the Emporium in Magic Kingdom for $54.99. If you can’t make it to the parks, these are also available online! Click here to buy the Snow White BaubleBar Ears online! Stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise updates in Disney World. If you want to see more ears in Disney World, check out ALL of the ears Disney World has released so far this year! Disney World Has Released 94 Pairs of Minnie Ears in 2022. See Them All 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. Would you buy these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post The Gorgeous New Princess Ears Are Now in Disney World -- But Are They Worth ? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article