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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…everywhere you go…in Disneyland! Snow-topped Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland The snow is on the castle, the decorations are out, the merchandise has appeared, and holiday snacks are ON THE MENU! Obviously, that last bit is our favorite thing — and we’re heading over to try some beignets in Disneyland RIGHT NOW. So let’s see how they are! So let’s go to Disneyland’s Mint Julep Bar and pick up some Maple Beignets with a NEW Maple-Bacon Dipping Sauce. OH, yeah! How amazing does that sound? We’re already drooling These beignets are SO good, the maple flavor is subtle, but just enough that you can taste it. Mickey beignet The beignets are also light and soft and have a lovely little hollowness on the inside. These are Disneyland beignets — they’re almost always done to perfection. Fluffy Okay, the maple bacon sauce. Y’all. This is literally everything we dreamed of — it’s got that stick to your teeth kind of richness, but it’s still not too sweet. The salty bacon flavor, which comes from pieces of REAL bacon, just balances everything out. This sauce, though These will be available throughout the holiday season. You can get three beignets for $5.49 or 6 beignets for $8.99. The maple bacon dipping sauce is $1.19. You can also pick up the Holiday Travel Tumbler with Lanyard for $13.49, the Blue Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube, and the White Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube here, too! The glow cubes are $5.69 each. Looking for more fun holiday food in Disneyland? We’ll be reviewing everything — you can keep track of all our photos and reviews here. Here’s A FULL List of Holiday Eats Coming to Disneyland Resort Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite Disneyland holiday food? Let us know in the comments! The post Maple Mickey Beignets with Maple Bacon Sauce in Disneyland. That's It. That's The Post. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays are in full swing in Disney World. We’re buying up all the holiday merchandise and eating all the holiday snacks. Disney Springs We’re also checking out all the beautiful holiday decorations — and we LOVE the Christmas trees in the parks. But you don’t need a park ticket to see some gorgeous Christmas trees in Disney World. Instead, there’s the Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs — come with us to check it out! Before you start the stroll, be sure to grab a map! Map Inside, you’ll find a list of all the trees you can see in Disney Springs. Each one has its own theme! Fun, right? All the trees So let’s find a tree! The first one we saw was a Coco tree! We love these vibrant oranges! A ‘Coco’ tree! There’s also a Guardians of the Galaxy Tree — who’s excited about that Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special coming to Disney+ on November 25th? These are only a FEW of the trees you can see on the stroll, so be sure to head on over to Disney Springs to check it out! While you’re there, be sure to stop by Gideon’s Bakehouse for some delicious cookies or check out the holiday candy offerings at Candy Cauldron and Goofy’s Candy Company! Here Are 9 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Disney World WITHOUT A Park Ticket Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting the Christmas Tree Stroll this year? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: The Christmas Tree Stroll Has Returned to Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you ever think there’s anything more to life than really, really, ridiculously delicious Disney snacks? Snow-topped Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Yeah, we don’t either. From coast to coast, we’re trying all the festive holiday treats in the parks and resorts, and now it’s time to check out a new treat that sounds like it should be a drink — but it isn’t. So, come with us to Disneyland to see what it’s all about! A TON of holiday eats and drinks have arrived at Disneyland Resort — so of course, we have to try them out! We’re heading over to Stage Door Cafe in Disneyland Park to try a dessert that sounds like it should be a drink. The Peppermint Mocha Funnel Cake is a funnel cake with cold brew sauce, and topped with chocolate sauce, peppermint dust, and whipped topping for $9.49. Peppermint Mocha Funnel Cake First of all, this was one of the most perfectly cooked funnel cakes we’ve ever had — it was perfectly crispy on the outside but still light and fluffy on the inside, and it didn’t get soggy under all the sauce and toppings. The whipped cream had a great flavor and wasn’t too sweet or artificial tasting, and we loved how loaded this thing was with crushed peppermint! Plenty of crushed peppermints! The chocolate sauce was incredibly sweet and ultimately overpowered the cold brew sauce that we really wanted more of. Instead of this being a peppermint mocha, it was mostly just peppermint and chocolate — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but we were really hoping for some of that coffee flavor to come through more and make this dessert just that much more interesting. Saucy It was a great portion size and could easily be shared between two or three people — or keep it all to yourself, because we’d definitely get this funnel cake again! We’ll be reviewing all the new holiday treats coming to Disneyland Resort AND all the new treats from the Festival of Holidays — you can see a review right here. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! FULL MENUS Released for the Disneyland Festival of Holidays Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? 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 trying the Peppermint Mocha Funnel Cake? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's New Treat Seems a Little Confused first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World recently closed its theme parks, Disney Springs, and some hotels due to Tropical Storm Nicole (which hit Florida as a Category 1 hurricane). Most operations at the Resort have now returned to normal, but a few lingering changes will stick around for a while. Main Street, U.S.A. When Disney World closes for extreme weather, they often adjust cancelation policies to allow guests to postpone or cancel bookings that would have taken place during the storms. This was true with Nicole, and now we have an update on how long those cancelation fees will be waived. Disney announced previously that cancelation policies would change at Disney World to allow guests to adjust travel plans based on Tropical Storm Nicole. This includes waiving all cancelation fees for hotel and dining reservations and allowing guests to be refunded for park tickets (which are normally nonrefundable). So how long will those changes be in effect? Guests heading into the parks According to Disney’s website, their hurricane policy for hotel reservation cancelations will remain in place for a little while longer: “Change and cancellation fees imposed by Disney [for hotel reservations] will be waived for check-in dates of November 8, 2022, through November 17, 2022.” Beginning on November 18th, Disney’s normal cancelation policies will once again be in effect. Beach Club Resort in Disney World Note that this only applies to Disney reservations — any reservations obtained through third-party suppliers (like airlines, non-Disney hotels, car rentals, etc.) will have their own policies. You should contact the suppliers you used to find out what cancelation fees would apply. Orlando International Airport Disney will also “not enforce cancellation policies until Saturday, November 12th for dining and other experiences like Savi’s Workshop and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.” If you had one of these pre-paid reservations booked and it was canceled due to the storm, you will be refunded to your original form of payment. Be Our Guest To sum up, Disney will waive cancelation fees for hotel reservations through November 17th, 2022, and they will not enforce cancelation policies for dining or other experiences until November 12th, 2022. We’ll continue to watch for more updates from Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. Click here to see inside Disney World after Tropical Storm Nicole. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Cancelation Policy CHANGES Have Been Extended in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have to admit, we LOVE when Disney World’s gingerbread displays go up, like the Grand Floridian gingerbread house that opened recently. 2022 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House There are lots of gingerbread masterpieces around Disney World and best of all, you don’t need a ticket to check them out. You can stop by Disney’s Beach Club for a gingerbread carousel, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort displays a castle gingerbread! We recently saw the Contemporary display in progress, and now it’s officially completed — and you can also get some treats when you stop by! You can now check out the Contemporary Resort’s gingerbread castle display on the 4th-floor concourse! It’s right next to the Fantasia gift shop, and it’s GORGEOUS. It’s beautiful! We haven’t seen this display since 2019 and we’re in love with all the new colors and details. We love all the colors! The amount of work that goes into this gingerbread display is staggering. We spoke with Pastry Chef Jeff Barnes, who told us that it takes a team of 37 chefs who begin making the dough in July! It’s made with a traditional German honey-based dough that needs to rest for a few months, and then they return to it to add spices and seasonings. They begin baking a month ahead of time and the design is truly a collaboration between the chefs and the Imagineers. Minnie! This year they’ve used the same Cinderella backdrop from years prior but this year they added a 50th anniversary theme. The assembly is done in the days leading up to the opening, and they have to bring a crane to the 4th-floor concourse just to put it together! Chip ‘n Dale came to check it out! This is the 11th year of the gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and as a result, there are 11 different hidden 5-legged goats throughout the display as a tribute to Mary Blair. Remember, Disney Legend Mary Blair was the artist who completed most of the design work for “it’s a small world,” and you can also see her gigantic mural on display in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. In the mural, Blair included a 5-legged goat as a reminder that humans make mistakes. See any goats? But in addition to staring at the beautiful display, there are lots of treats and merchandise you can grab now! Treats! We saw quite a few treats available… Treats! …as well as merchandise like ornaments… Ornaments …and pins. We had to get a few treats, of course, so let’s dig in! Pins First up is the 50th Anniversary Gingerbread for $5.49. These are baked daily, and they’re dusted with iridescent shimmer and topped with a 50th anniversary white chocolate medallion. We found this to be VERY heavy on the ginger and spices, which was to be expected, but note that ours was super chewy and kind of difficult to pull apart. We love how the iridescent shimmer made it sparkle! 50th Anniversary Gingerbread We also grabbed the 5-Legged Goat Sugar Cookie for $5.75. This cookie is an homage to Mary Blair, and it’s also gluten-free! This sugar cookie is made with vanilla icing, blue sprinkles, and a white chocolate screen-printed goat on top. We thought this cookie was very sweet and we would never have guessed that it was gluten-free! We really enjoyed the vanilla icing and the sprinkles added a nice, sugary flavor. We weren’t crazy about the screen-printed chocolate goat but if you’re gluten-free and/or just love sugar cookies, you might want to try this one! 5-Legged Goat Sugar Cookie The Dark Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Bar for $6 was next on our list. Look, we don’t want to be dramatic, but this was one of the best chocolate bars we’ve EVER had. Truly. It’s a deep, rich dark chocolate with all kinds of toppings, including peppermint, milk chocolate, white chocolate, and sprinkles. You taste the peppermint first and it’s deliciously minty and refreshing, and then you get the smooth chocolate. Seriously, so good. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Bar Lastly, we grabbed the Family Tradition Cookie Box for $14. This includes a Coconut Macaroon from Chef Jeff’s family, a Sugar Cookie from Chef Kelly’s family, a Butterball from Chef Amber’s family, and a Kitchen Sink Cookie representing all the Cast in the Bakery coming together to bring this display back to us! Family Tradition Cookie Box The Butterball was covered in powdered sugar, and it was soft and crumbly, with a hint of nut flavor. It was on the drier side but that’s just the kind of cookie it is! Absolutely delicious. Butterball The Shortbread was soft with a hint of orange in every bite. There were cranberries concentrated in the center of the cookie, and they were a nice and fruity surprise. Also a winner! Shortbread The Coconut Macaroon was our fave. It was chewy, sticky, and SO coconutty (which we love), and it was overall just sweet and amazing. The bottom was nicely golden crisp, and we didn’t even mind that it was super sweet. If you love coconut, you need to try this one. Coconut Macaroon And finally, the Kitchen Sink Cookie was made with M&Ms, chocolate, and nuts, and it was a really solid cookie. It reminded us of something we’d bake at home with the family, and it had vibes of nostalgia. Kitchen Sink Cookie Looking for more holiday snacks around Disney World? We’ve tried out lots from Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and around the parks already, and we’re keeping an eye out for all the others that will pop up later this season. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney snack news! Here’s where to find one of the BEST Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party treats! 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 treat are you looking forward to trying? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Tried 7 NEW Treats At The Gingerbread Castle in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In celebration of the return to Wakanda, let’s explore some of the ways you can commemorate the newest film in the history-making “Black Panther” franchise! View the full article

In case you haven’t heard, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and during the 2022 D23 Expo, we learned just some details about what Disney was planning for the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration for the Walt Disney Company. 100 Years of Wonder Disney has been fairly quiet about the details of the celebration, but we do know that the Disney100 anniversary celebration at Disneyland Resort will officially begin on January 27th, 2023! And gradually, more events and information about the celebration have been trickling out! One of these celebrations is the Disney 100 Exhibition. The Walt Disney Company has partnered with the Franklin Institute to host the exhibition. The world premiere exhibition will immerse guests in beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. ©Disney The Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 of its “Crown Jewels,” rarely-seen original artworks and artifacts, costumes and props, and other collections. The exhibit will open on February 18, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and proceeding on a North American tour to Chicago, Illinois, and Kansas City, Missouri. ©Disney Exclusively for this exhibition, Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the company’s most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions—from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond. Disney 100 Additionally, there are ten immersive themed galleries, all featuring moving stories, interactive installations, and exciting history to take guests on a journey through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, starting with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs all the way up to Strange World, as well as the latest members of the Disney family—Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic. Disney 100 The Exhibition D23 members should keep an eye on their email for a promo code for access to presale tickets. Members of the Franklin Institute can also take advantage of the presale. Presale ends November 15, 2022. If you’re not a D23 member, you can sign up for free membership HERE. And stay tuned to DFB for more details about the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration and D23 news! Read MORE about Disney’s 100th anniversary here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a D23 member? Do you plan to visit the Disney 100: The Exhibition? Let us know in the comments! The post Exclusive Presale Tickets Available for Disney 100 Years of Wonder Exclusive Exhibition Tour first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are firm believers that there are never enough holiday desserts. The holidays are here! With the holiday season in full swing at Disney World, there have been tons of holiday treats, snacks, and merchandise popping up around the parks! While Disney Springs might not be inside the theme parks, this spot is making sure it provides plenty of holiday treats too. Head with us to Disney Springs to check out two new Christmas treats we just found! Over at Disney Springs, we have found even more desserts that will help you get into the holiday spirit! Today at Swirls on the Water (a newer spot that serves mostly Dole Whip variations!), our sweet treat-loving hearts started soaring. Swirls on the Water First, we found this Frozen Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Soft-serve for $4.99. This treat is a swirl of chocolate and peppermint soft-serve ice cream. Hot Chocolate Peppermint Soft-Serve We really enjoyed this treat! The peppermint and chocolate flavors balanced each other out well, so that peppermint flavor wasn’t too overwhelming. It was very refreshing, which was great on a hot Florida day! The chocolate flavor was just simple chocolate — even though the flavor is called “frozen hot chocolate,” it didn’t taste any different from normal chocolate soft-serve to us. Minty! This is a great option for a simple holiday snack that we think just about anyone will enjoy! But don’t think we’re done yet — this wasn’t the only new treat at Swirls on the Water. A second new item we found today was the Peppermint Chocolate Bark Soft-serve Nachos for $8.99. Peppermint Bark Soft Serve Nachos These are made with chocolate and peppermint soft-serve ice cream, waffle cone “nacho” pieces, peppermint bark pieces, chocolate sauce, M&Ms, and peppermint shavings. The ice cream is the same as the soft-serve we had earlier, and we enjoyed it just as much in this treat! Nachos, holiday style There’s definitely plenty of this treat to share — this would be great for a group that wants to split one treat between a few people. We really liked the peppermint bark because it had a classic flavor that was elevated a bit when you dip it into the soft serve. Good, not great We weren’t as happy about the waffle nacho pieces, unfortunately. Ours were very stale when we ate them — they were almost too hard to bite into. This may have just been a bad batch of the waffle pieces, and we’re hoping they’re better in the future! If you have a major sweet tooth, this is the holiday treat for you. But if you prefer more simple or balanced desserts, this one might be a bit too much! Swirls on the Water In the past, Swirls on the Water has had some really delicious specialty snacks (even if they might be some of the meltiest) so it’s no surprise that they had some good holiday treats as well. Thankfully, if peppermint isn’t your favorite flavor, Disney has you covered! This year, Disney has tons of new items for the holidays and you can bet that DFB will tell you all about them. Make sure you’re still following DFB for all of your latest updates and news on Disney snacks! Click here to see ALL the holiday treats in Disney World this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try these two treats? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can Get Red and Green NACHOS Covered in Ice Cream in Disney Springs Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means… Wreath …it’s time for holiday decorations, treats, and more! Many of the Disney World hotels have gingerbread displays available for visitors to see and buy treats from, and we’re happy to report Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s gingerbread castle has officially returned and is open for business! The 2022 gingerbread castle display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has NEW decorations to celebrate Disney World’s 50th anniversary! You can find the display in the hotel’s lobby. The new display We haven’t seen this hotel’s gingerbread castle since 2019, so we’re thrilled to have it back. Here’s a look at the castle from 2019 so that you can see how it’s different this year. Gingerbread Castle from 2019 This year’s castle has gold and blue decorations, along with the 50th logo against an EARidescent background (just like the one on the real Cinderella Castle!). 50th decorations In the Hub at Magic Kingdom, you can find gold statues of iconic Disney characters, and 2 of those statues are represented here as well — Mickey and Minnie, of course! Mickey 50th Statue Some of the “it’s a small world” decor is still included, as this castle was inspired by Disney legend Mary Blair. “it’s a small world” decor Want to know how it’s made? Here’s a look at the ingredients, including 111 pounds of gingerbread spice, 51 pounds of chocolate, 511 eggs, and over 4,000 castle gingerbread bricks. Ingredients List Chip and Dale were there in their 50th anniversary outfits as well! Chip and Dale! Not only can you admire and take photos with this impressive display, but you can also buy matching-themed treats from a pop-up shop right by the display. You can grab frozen holiday drinks, hot cocoa bombs, a 50th Anniversary Gingerbread Castle Brick, and so much more. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB, because we’ll be giving you reviews on some of the treats we try! 5-legged goat Want to make sure you’re doing the holidays right in Disney? Check out our DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays to get all the information you need about this year’s holiday season. Don’t miss out! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney holiday news! Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the Gingerbread Displays in Disney World Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What gingerbread display are you most excited to see this year? Tell us below! The post See What’s DIFFERENT About the Gingerbread Castle in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gingerbread castle at Contemporary Resort, celebrates Disney World's 50th anniversary, Mary Blair. View the full article

Yesterday, Black cast members around the country assembled in superhero fashion for advanced screenings of the highly anticipated film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” which was officially released to the public today. Seven Black BERGs (Business Employee Resource Groups) from across the company — collectively referred to as “Wakanda United” — joined forces to create this […]View the full article

Don’t be alarmed, but you could be SITTING on a FREE vacation. Airfare has been expensive lately! Between airfare, hotel costs, ticket prices for various experiences, merchandise, and more, your next trip could cost you a pretty penny. But what if you could get some of that trip for FREE? Lean in close, we’ve got some information you need to know. Credit Card Points If you’ve got (or sign up for) a credit card that provides you with points that can be redeemed toward travel, hotel stays, and other things, you could save some serious cash on your next adventure. In fact, you could be sitting on a FREE trip right now. So let’s break down what you need to know about credit cards, points, rewards, and how to navigate this realm to help you save BIG on your next trip. A Basic Guide to Credit Card Points A General Introduction Many credit cards offer points, miles, or some kind of other “reward” for charging expenses to that card and paying off the amounts due. Essentially, these points and miles act as a way of incentivizing cardholders to spend money on that card and they reward those who remain loyal to a particular card or brand. By buying things (sometimes specific things) with credit cards that offer these points/miles/rewards, you can earn those special bonuses. But be warned — there are typically a number of limits on what the points or miles may be used for. The easiest way to understand how this all works is to look at an example. Let’s look at the Citi Double Cash Card. With this card, you get 2% cash back on purchases (1% when you buy and 1% when you pay). ©Citi The cash back is earned as what Citi calls “ThankYou Points.” So you really get 1 ThankYou point per $1 on purchases and 1 ThankYou point per $1 paid on those purchases. You can then use those “ThankYou Points” to get a statement credit, direct deposit, or check, OR you can redeem the points and use them on gift cards or travel, or even do some shopping with the points on websites like Amazon or other places. Another example we can look to is Chase Sapphire Preferred. This card gives you up to 5X total points on travel purchased through Chase’s Ultimate Rewards program. You also get 3x points on money spent dining at restaurants, 3x points on online grocery store purchases, 3x points on select streaming services, and points on other purchases as well. ©Chase So basically that’s 3 points per $1 spent on grocery store purchases, 2 points for each $1 spent on travel purchases made with your card through the Chase Ultimate Rewards program, etc. When you’re ready to redeem these points, you can use them to get gift cards, a statement credit, book travel, and more. Florida Palm Trees Typically, when it comes to redeeming points, you’ll go through the credit card’s website, where you can see exactly how many points you have, what their value is, and what they can be redeemed for. Note that to take advantage of the points when it comes to booking travel, you may need to redeem the points specifically through the credit card’s website. ©Chase For example, with Chase points, you can use their Ultimate Rewards system to look for travel, redeem your points, and then pay off any balance (if needed). (This is different than just going to a hotel’s website and booking a stay as you might regularly do.) Types of Points As you may have realized from our brief summary above, there are different types of points that you might be able to earn depending on the credit cards you have. We’ll discuss some of these here so you know what to look for when searching for the right card or examining the cards you have. Reward points — Rewards points are points that you get/earn by making purchases (sometimes only in select categories). Depending on the card, you might earn more points by making purchases in certain categories versus others. Remember what you’re earning here is POINTS, as opposed to dollars. And the value of your points may vary depending on what you redeem them for (in other words, your points might be more “valuable” or might get you more if you redeem them for X instead of Y). ©Chase Miles — With some credit cards, you can earn airline miles as you spend money with that card. You might earn something like 1-2 miles for every $1 spent on a travel-related purchase, or you might earn more. It all depends on the card and the types of purchases. As you earn more miles, you can then redeem them to buy a trip by using your miles (as opposed to cash). Cash back — With some cards, you get “cash back” for a certain percentage of your spending each billing cycle. This can vary in terms of percentage. For example, you might get 2% for all spending (so if you spend $100 and there’s a 2% cash back, you’ll get $2). But you might get different percentages of “cash back” on purchases made on certain things (like travel, groceries, etc.). Snacks These “cash back” points can be redeemed as a statement credit. But sometimes they can also be used as a credit toward certain purchases or be used for other things. Things to consider when signing up for a credit card with points If you’re in the market for a new credit card and are looking at which one to get, there are a few things you should be aware of BEFORE jumping into an agreement with any particular card. First, keep in mind that you’ll want to make sure you can pay off all required payments. Some cards will ONLY give you certain points if you pay off the card (like how the Citi Double Cash gives you that 1% when you pay), and others might list any points earned as “pending” until you pay. Credit Card Reader You could also get penalized by some places if you don’t at least make a timely payment of the minimum amount that is due on your statement. So if you’re really hoping to use your credit card to earn points, make sure you read all terms and conditions carefully when it comes to what payments will be required, and plan on making ALL necessary payments (a.k.a. not missing any payments along the way). Another thing to keep in mind is that some cards that can earn you a lot of points come with an annual fee. That fee might be totally manageable, or it might push the card out of your realistic budget. You’ll have to determine if the fee is worth it for the potential points you could earn. Pluto wallet Finally, make sure you pay attention to where or how the rewards/points/miles can be redeemed and whether it makes sense for you. If you sign up for a card that only allows you to redeem points with one airline, but that is not the airline you prefer to use, then it likely wouldn’t make sense for you. Are credit card points worth it? It depends. This truly is something that only you will be able to answer depending on your spending habits, your budgets, and what you want to do. If you spend enough money to really earn a substantial amount of points and feel comfortable getting a credit card, it could be. Some people see it this way — if you’ll be spending the money anyway, credit cards that give you the chance to earn points can give you a benefit for doing what you already plan to do. Why not get rewarded for something you’ll be doing anyway? Star Traders Cash Register But not everyone likes using credit cards, some prefer to simply use a debit card, and there might be other personal reasons you may not want to opt for this route. Additionally, you may find that you’ll need to really use the card and stick to using it for most (if not all) of your purchases to really rack up enough points to get a “free” vacation. You Could Earn Points on Your Purchases! If you’re looking to really maximize your ability to earn points, you’ll want to look carefully at bonus point promotions that are offered when you sign up for a new card and spend a certain amount within the first few months. For example: right now if you sign up for the Capital One VentureOne Rewards credit card right now (which has NO annual fee), they’re offering 20,000(!) bonus miles if you spend $500 within the first 3 months of opening the account. You can earn even more ($75,000 bonus miles) if you get the Venture Rewards Card from Capital One (which has a $95 fee) and spend $4,000 within the first 3 months. ©Capital One Some of these spending thresholds might sound like a lot of money but if you’ve got rent payments coming up, a wedding you’re planning with lots of costs associated with it, or will be spending a lot during the holidays (thanks to all of those presents you have to buy), signing up for one of these cards could be worth it and could get you enough bonus miles for a nice trip. Click here to learn about a new 100th Anniversary Disney credit card design that is coming soon Disney Credit Card One card you might be wondering about when it comes to points is Disney’s own Chase Visa card. Click here to see our FULL post answering ALL of your questions about the Disney credit card You can click our post above for a full rundown of ALL the details you need to know about the card, but here’s a quick summary for the purposes of this post. Disney has 2 credit cards: a free/basic card (no annual fee) and a Premier card ($49 fee annually). Disney VISA Here are some details on the Premier Card: Sign-up bonus: If you are a new card member and you opt to get the Premier Visa, you could earn a $300 statement credit after spending $1,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening the account. Rewards: Earn 2% in Disney Rewards Dollars on card purchases made at gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and most Disney locations. For all other card purchases, Premier Visa cardholders earn 1% in Disney Rewards Dollars. Redeeming rewards for travel: Rewards dollars can be redeemed for a statement credit to use toward airline travel. You’ll have to purchase your airline tickets with your Disney Premier Visa Card on any airline to get this benefit. Then, you can “pay yourself back” by redeeming any of the Rewards Dollars you have toward a statement credit. 50th Anniversary Visa Here’s what you need to know about the basic Disney Visa card: Sign-up bonus: If you spend $500 on purchases within the first 3 months after opening your account with a new Disney Visa Card, you could earn a $150 statement credit. Rewards: Earn 1% in Disney Rewards Dollars on all purchases made with their card. Redeeming rewards for travel: Those with the basic Disney Visa can’t redeem their Disney Rewards Dollars toward a statement credit for airline travel. ©Chase Redeeming “Disney Rewards Dollars” With Disney’s credit cards, the points/rewards that you earn for your purchases are called “Disney Reward Dollars.” After you earn these, you can redeem them for a LOT of things. Essentially, the way this works for most of the rewards is that you’ll redeem the Disney Reward Dollars to a redemption card. You can then use that redemption card to make Disney-related purchases. Redemption Card You can use that Rewards Redemption Card to buy movie tickets at AMC Theaters (for Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars movies), or buy merchandise on shopDisney or in the Disney parks. You can also use your Rewards Dollars to pay for your Disney theme park tickets or pay for Disney World resort hotel stays. Be warned though — the points you can earn with the Disney Visa Card are fairly small. You’ll only earn 1% or 2% MAX on your purchases. You may be able to earn a LOT more points through other credit cards, so you’ll need to take a look and see whether the Disney card is the best option for you. ©VISA But you’ll also want to keep in mind that the Disney Visa comes with more rewards than just the reward dollars. Visa cardholders can also sometimes get discounts on Disney merchandise, discounts on Disney vacations, and access to exclusive things in or outside of the parks. Other credit cards may also come with their own unique perks too — like access to certain airport lounges, early boarding on flights, or other things — so you’ll want to take a look at more than just the points you’ll be getting when determining what’s worth it for you. ©Chase If you want the Disney card for the discounts and other perks, but don’t feel like it earns you enough points, you could still sign up for the Disney card without an annual fee, but focus more of your purchases on cards that provide you with more points. Click here to see our full post about the Disney credit card Other Cards That Might Be Particularly Helpful With Disney Trips While many credit cards could help you earn enough points to get a free vacation, some might be more beneficial than others when it comes to Disney World trips specifically. For example, Marriott Bonvoy, which operates the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and the Swan Reserve hotels, has its own set of credit cards through Visa. Swan & Dolphin Hotel If you opt for the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card from Chase (which has no annual fee), you can earn 3 Marriot Bonvoy points for every $1 spent at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy, and earn points on other purchases as well. Plus, each year you get 15 Elite Night Credits toward the next level of your Marriott Bonvoy Elite status. You can then utilize your points to pay for a stay at some of these hotels. Just keep in mind that the points you’ll need might be substantial and it can take a while to earn the points needed for a stay. ©Marriott Bonvoy If you typically fly to Disney World, then a credit card that provides you with airline miles or points that can be used toward flights might help your Disney World trip be that much cheaper too. There are a lot of travel cards out there to pick from, so you’ll want to take a look at their respective annual fees, the percentage of points/cash back/miles they’ll provide you with, and how you can use the rewards. Your next flight could be COVERED by points! Sometimes, an airline-specific card might be beneficial. For example, American Airlines has a credit card through Citi and United has a card through Chase. Depending on what airline you typically fly with and the number of miles you could earn, one of these might be worth the cost for you. Card Tips in General Before you sign up for a new credit card or try to utilize the points from that card for upcoming travel, here are a few tips to keep in mind: First — look to see if there are any big bonuses you can get for signing up and spending a certain amount within a set time. If you’ve got some big expenses coming up that you could put on that card, you could get a BIG benefit for spending money you already planned to spend. Pull out those wallets! Second — remember that if you’re looking for a card that you can use to pay off your stay at a Disney-owned-and-operated hotel, you’re likely limited to the Disney Chase Visa. Other cards can give you cash back or other perks on your purchases (which might make them more worth it) but you can’t, for example, redeem Chase Points for a Disney World hotel stay. Third — see if you have existing points on cards that have gone totally unused! As the title of this post indicates, you could be SITTING on a free vacation! Don’t let your points go unused Fourth — see what you can redeem your points for. Maybe you can’t use them for airline miles or a hotel stay, but you could redeem them to buy items from places like Amazon that you’ll then use on your trip. ©Chase Make sure you look at all of your credit card redemption options and how to get the most value for your points. Can you get cash back, points, miles, or something else? How can you maximize your points and use them in a way that squeezes the most value out of them? Sometimes it benefits to transfer those points to a travel partner or spend them within a specific category. Just be sure to look at the credit card’s specific rules. ©Chase Finally, know that it can take a lot to rack up enough points for a truly “free” trip. But even if your points can save you some money on an upcoming stay, that would be better than nothing! And that’s a basic breakdown of credit card points and how they could get you a FREE trip. What credit cards do you recommend for those looking to get travel points and benefits? Tell us in the comments. For more travel tips, check out our posts below: 5 laws you need to know before travel to Orlando Our team’s BEST air travel tips “I travel full time. Here are 8 things I keep in my car.” And stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see how to do Disney World on a budget in 2023 Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What credit cards do you recommend for those looking to get travel points and benefits? 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Today, we celebrate Veterans Day—a holiday that honors the countless heroes who selflessly served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Disney’s enduring support and respect for military service dates back to the very founding of our company 100-years ago and started with our founders Walt and Roy O. Disney’s own contribution during the first World War. While today is a special day, Disney is honored to salute those who serve in uniform and the military families who support them in many ways all year round.View the full article

We may not be hearing sleigh bells quite yet in Disney World, but the holidays are certainly calling. Karamel Kuche It’s beginning to look like Christmas in all four parks, holiday merchandise is on shelves, and holiday snacks are making their way to dining spots — and one of our favorite snack spots in EPCOT is getting even MORE new treats! No doubt you’ve walked by Karamell-Küche in EPCOT and stopped to breathe in that wonderful smell of caramel. This is where you can get that amazing Werther’s caramel popcorn, as well as other delicious treats! Some holiday treats are available here, too — we’ve already tried the Hot Cocoa Square but even more NEW treats are coming soon! Hot Cocoa Square First, you’ll be able to get the Werther’s Original Caramel Holiday Flight — this is four Werther’s original caramel mini-squares with flavors inspired by cranberry, eggnog, gingerbread, and snickerdoodle. ©Disney You’ll also be able to get the Werther’s Original Caramel Snickerdoodle Cookie, which is a Cinnamon Sugar Cookie drizzled with Werther’s Original Caramel. Okay, then! ©Disney Don’t forget about one of our personal favorites: the Werther’s Original Caramel Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich, which is two soft Gingerbread Cookies with Buttercream Icing and Werther’s Original Caramel. This one is ALWAYS on our list when we visit Karamel Küche! Is this the perfect cookie? Now, remember, Karamell Küche has mobile order, so you can order these treats ahead of time and just pick them up at the counter — this can come in handy as this snack spot almost always has a line to get inside! You’ll also find Werther’s caramel treats throughout Disney World, including Big Top Treats at Magic Kingdom, Zuri’s Sweets Shop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Candy Cauldron and Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs, Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Screen Door General Store at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite treat at Karamel Küche? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Treats Announced for Karamell Küche in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney frequently uses cutting-edge technology for its films and theme parks in order to bring stories to life for fans. But how does Disney find all of this fancy new tech? Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT You’ve probably already heard of Disney’s Imagineers, who create much of the magic that you’ll see in the theme parks. But did you know that Disney also works with other companies to find the next big invention that could impact the entertainment industry? Now, Disney has announced more companies that it’s going to partner with, and these companies can give you an insight as to what Disney is focusing on right now. The Walt Disney Company recently hosted its 2022 Disney Accelerator Demo Day. This event showcased “the six companies in this year’s Disney Accelerator program that are focused on helping build the future of immersive experiences.” The Accelerator program is a business development program that works with companies from around the world. ©Disney The companies that Disney worked with in 2022 focused mainly on augmented reality, NFTs, and artificial intelligence virtual characters. During the event, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said, “Since that day when Mickey first whistled on the big screen, The Walt Disney Company has used technology to invent and reinvent nearly every aspect of entertainment, all in an effort to bring our audiences closer to the story.” He went on to say, “Today, the Walt Disney Company is once again transforming entertainment by combining extraordinary storytelling with innovative technology to create an even larger, more connected, and more magical Disney universe for families and friends around the world.” ©Disney The general manager of the Disney Accelerator program, Bonnie Rosen, said, “We hope that Demo Day is just the beginning of our relationship with these companies, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things we could build together for Disney fans.” Here’s a look at the 6 companies that Disney is working with: Flickplay: Flickplay is a Web3 social app that enables users to discover digital collectibles tied to real-world locations that they can experience and share via AR. Flickplay is in conversations with Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) to create and deliver digital collectible activations within physical locations across the United States. Inworld AI: Inworld allows users to create interactive, AI-driven characters for immersive experiences. Today, Inworld announced that it is in conversations with ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s immersive storytelling studio, to build developer tools for creating characters at scale in immersive worlds. Additionally, Inworld is exploring the development of an AI personality for Disney Star’s DisneyStarverse platform. At today’s Demo Day, Inworld demonstrated a ‘Droid Maker’ prototype that the company created in collaboration with ILMxLAB. ©Disney Lockerverse: Lockerverse is a community platform that empowers creators and brands to tell culture-defining stories and deliver unique access and experiences. Lockerverse is working with ESPN to launch a free NFT of the Celebration Bowl Trophy, to be exclusively first offered at the Celebration Bowl on December 17 in Atlanta. ©Lockerverse Obsess: Obsess is an experiential e-commerce platform that enables brands to create immersive 3D virtual stores on their websites and on Web3 platforms. In early October, Obsess launched the Disney Music Emporium virtual experience, an immersive online store celebrating the wonder of Disney music. Obsess is also in conversations with Disneyland Resort and shopDisney to create a special retail experience. ©Disney Polygon: Polygon is a business layer for blockchain technology that allows developers and enterprises to build Web3 experiences. Polygon is working with Disney on developing a proof of concept for exclusive digital collectibles to recognize Disney employees during special occasions. Red 6: Red 6 is an AR company that has created a patented headset and interface that works outdoors in dynamic, high-performance environments. Walt Disney Imagineering and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) are exploring opportunities to bring this technology into our story-driven environments for next generation experiences of the future. ©Red 6 Some companies that have previously worked with Disney also attended the event to showcase their technology. Here’s a look at those companies: Attentive: Attentive is a comprehensive mobile messaging platform that allows retail and e-commerce brands to connect directly with consumers through personalized communication experiences. This summer, Attentive launched an opt-in experience to provide Disney guests a seamless opportunity to communicate with Disney Theatrical Productions via SMS and email through www.aladdinthemusical.com. CAMP: CAMP creates experiential retail stores and online media destinations for the whole family. CAMP launched two collaborations with Disney this year, “Disney’s Mickey and Friends x CAMP: An Extra Big Adventure”, now in Dallas, while New York City families are enjoying the magical “Disney Encanto x CAMP” at its flagship store this holiday season. These immersive and interactive collaborations travel to other CAMP locations every few months. ©Camp Miko: Miko creates adorable robots that are playful learning companions for children across 140+ countries and utilized by parents, educators and technologists. Earlier this year, Miko collaborated with Disney Publishing to launch animated storybooks featuring characters from the worlds of Disney and Pixar on its Miko 3 robot. We’ll keep watching to see how Disney utilizes this innovative tech in the future! Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. Click here to see 3 new technology updates that could CHANGE Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! 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Things change pretty regularly in Disney World, so it’s hard to keep up with everything going on! Tree of Life But, that’s why we’re here — we keep up with EVERYTHING so we can tell you about it without you having to hunt down all of that specific info on your own. What’s closed, what’s open, what’s new, what’s gone forever — we’ve got you covered. If you’re going to Disney World soon, it’s important to know about some things that might be different compared to the last time you visited. So, let’s break down what you need to know! The Most Current Updates to Disney Genie Disney Genie was introduced in October of 2021 at Disney World and has seen several changes since it debuted. If you’re unfamiliar with the service we have the ULTIMATE guide for you that you can check out right here. But, it’s basically a tool that you can use through your My Disney Experience app to help you plan your day. Disney Genie is free, but Disney Genie+ is not. Using Disney Genie+! Disney Genie+ is a part of Genie and it’s what replaced the FastPass system at Disney World. It started out being $15 per day, per person. But now, there is surge pricing for the service. So, if you’re going to the parks on a more popular day, it could cost you more — like $22 per person, depending on the day. And, you can’t purchase Genie+ until the day of your park ticket, so there’s no planning in advance involved here (unless you count buying it at midnight advanced planning). Disney Genie We’ve seen the prices fluctuate, but you can pretty much count on the service being more than $15 if you’re going on very popular days, like around big holidays. Make sure you leave some flexibility in your budget if you want the option to buy the service! Genie+ lets you make reservations for the Lightning Lanes of rides, which are the old FastPass lanes. So, you essentially get to skip the normal line. You can only hold one reservation at a time, unless you take advantage of that 120-minute rule and stacking reservations, which you can find out more about here. Lightning Lane Sign at Town Square Theater The rides offered on Genie+ do NOT include all of the rides in Disney World, but it is a pretty big list. The list has also changed since the service first debuted. First of all, the super popular rides were not initially included on Genie+. They were only available as Individual Attraction Selections, which means you would have to purchase access to their Lightning Lanes individually. Some of the popular rides are still in that category, but others have been added to Genie+. Lightning Lane Line at Rise of the Resistance For example, Expedition Everest, Frozen Ever After, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Space Mountain, and Minnie & Mickey’s Runaway Railway are ALL available through Genie+ now, meaning you gain access to make reservations for all of them with the purchase of Genie+. The rides that remain Individual Attraction Selections are Flight of Passage, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Rise of the Resistance. Keep in mind that the pricing for the individual Lightning Lanes can go up or down depending on demand as well. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure We want to specifically talk about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, too, since it’s a newer ride. The ride opened in the spring of 2022 and does NOT have an actual standby line — only a virtual line. It’s the only ride in Disney World still using the virtual line boarding pass system like Rise of the Resistance used to use. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind So, the only way to get on the ride is to snag a boarding pass (read more about that here) or to pay for an individual Lightning Lane. Click here to learn more about Disney Genie! What’s Recently Reopened & Returned Many things have been reopening and returning to Disney World in the past several months, so let’s talk about what’s back! First of all, character meet and greets have returned back to normal, meaning you can hug characters, get your picture right next to them, and get their autographs. Not ALL of the character meet and greets are back, but a lot of them are. Meet Kevin from ‘Up’ Character dining has also returned to a bunch of places! Crystal Palace, ‘Ohana, Cape May Cafe, and more all have their character meals again. And, at places who had character meals return before that, the characters can now interact with you like normal again. What a cutie! Buffets are back, too! A lot of spots have shifted from family-style meals back to their original buffets, like Hollywood & Vine, Tusker House, and Crystal Palace. And, some spots reopened with their buffets, like Boma. Plant-based foods at Tusker House Full restaurants have been reopening in Disney World, too. Like Monsieur Paul and Akershus in EPCOT, Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (which just got a bunch of renovations), Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and more. Oh! And the amazingly fun dinner show Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue has returned as well! The cheese course at Monsieur Paul Another spot that is reopening soon is Blizzard Beach Water Park! It’s been closed since the beginning of 2022 and it’s finally opening back up. The park has received some renovations, and we’ll also see some new food offerings as well as special holiday offerings! ©Disney || Blizzard Beach Miss getting a makeover at Disney World? Well, you’re in luck, because two popular spots reopened in Disney World as well — Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Harmony Barber Shop are both back in Magic Kingdom. We definitely recommend making reservations for both of these experiences! Looks like someone is getting a first haircut! Last but certainly not least, Fantasmic! is BACK in Hollywood Studios! The show has been closed for what feels like forever, and it’s FINALLY back. There have been some changes made to the show, like a whole new scene added, and it’s currently scheduled to take place every night at the park. Fantasmic! There will also be Fantasmic! Dining Packages you can use after Thanksgiving, so make your reservations now if you want them! Click here to learn more about the return of Fantasmic! in Disney World! What’s Still Closed & Unavailable Although many things have reopened and returned, some things still aren’t back. A handful of restaurants are still closed, like over in EPCOT, where Restaurant Marrakesh and Takumi-Tei both remain closed. Over in Hollywood Studios, several things are still closed, like parts of Star Wars Launch Bay, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, and It’s a Wonderful Shop over in Grand Avenue. The water room at Takumi-Tei 1900 Park Fare is still closed at the Grand Floridian, as is the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Breakfast is also still unavailable at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom. And, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto, and Pete’s Silly Sideshow all remain closed in Magic Kingdom as well. Belle at Enchanted Tales with Belle Things that are still unavailable include the Citizens of Main Street in Magic Kingdom and the Citizens of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular and the Once Upon a Time nighttime spectacular have also not returned. Typhoon Lagoon is also closing again, now that Blizzard Beach is reopening. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park And, another thing to keep in mind is that some other options aren’t available anymore, like the Disney Dining Plan. The Dining Plan has been gone since the parks shut down in 2020, and although Disney has said that it WILL return, they have given no details as to when that might be. A full spread at Liberty Tree Tavern! The other thing not available right now are most Annual Passes, meaning they aren’t available to buy. The only pass you can grab right now is the Pixie Dust Pass, which is just for Florida Residents and has the most blockout dates. You can renew your AP if you already have one, though, no matter which pass you have. Click here to learn more about the Disney World Annual Passholder Program! What’s Going on for the Holidays The holidays have arrived in Disney World and there are a TON of things to do! First of all, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back for the first time since 2019, and it has a ton of fun food, entertainment, ride overlays, and more. The event has proven popular though, because it’s currently sold out for most nights! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party If you’re not going to the party, don’t worry, there are still a lot of ways you can celebrate in Disney World. You can check out all of the decorations, like the trees at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, or the gingerbread displays at the hotels. We’ll also see a lot of decorations over at EPCOT for Festival of the Holidays! Magic Kingdom EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays begins the day after Thanksgiving (November 25th) and features food, entertainment, and decorations from around the world. We know about all of the booths coming to the festival, and we’ll let you know the full menus once they’re released! Festival of the Holidays 2021 There are also a lot of festive foods you can try around the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs. We have a FULL list for you right here, including a guide that you can print out and take with you on your trip. Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookie Speaking of Disney Springs, that area will be decorated as well, with activities like the Christmas Tree Trail and Breakfast with Santa Claus! Click here to learn more about EVERYTHING happening at Disney World for the holidays! What’s Happening with Anniversary Celebrations Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is still happening, folks! The celebrations go on until March of 2023, and we’ve got a full guide to everything right here. Just know that those special food offerings, decorations, character outfits, and more are only going to be available until then for the anniversary. The 50th Anniversary is still going on But, if you miss out on the 50th Anniversary celebrations, you can enjoy the 100th Anniversary instead! And no, you don’t have to wait 50 years. The 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company begins in 2023, and there will be some fun celebrations happening at Disney World! Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo We don’t know much about what’s coming to Disney World yet, but we’re sure to see some merchandise at the very least. And we also do know that Harmonious will be ending at EPCOT in 2023 to make way for a 100th Anniversary-inspired fireworks show. But, don’t expect it until the second half of 2023. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the celebrations! Platinum Drip 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears So, that’s what you need to know about Disney World if you’re taking a trip soon! For more on Disney World, check out 5 ways to save $1,000 on your Disney trip, what to do if you can’t get the Disney World hotel reservation you wanted, and the ultimate 1-day plan for Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news, tips, tricks, and info! These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? 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Okay, Beauty and the Beast fans, we’ve got some BIG news to share with you! Beauty and the Beast in the Festival of Fantasy parade in Disney World Remember when we told you about the Beauty and the Beast special that was in the works, starring Josh Groban as the Beast and H.E.R. as Belle? Then we all got excited when Disney confirmed Shania Twain as Mrs. Potts and Martin Short as Lumiere. Well, we’ve got a first look at the special now! ABC just released a poster for Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, with H.E.R. and Josh Groban! The special will be part animation and part live-action and taped in front of a live audience. ©Disney Joining the cast are Joshua Henry as Gaston, David Alan Grier as Cogsworth, and Rita Moreno as the Narrator. Needless to say, this special will be star-studded! Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air on ABC on December 15th and stream on Disney+ on December 16th. Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland If that isn’t enough Beauty and the Beast for you, you can always check out the Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage show in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney World! Of course, the original animated film, as well as the live-action movie, are also both available on Disney+! Stay tuned to DFB for more news! Come Try 4 NEW Menu Items at the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Lounge in Disney World With Us! 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 about the Beauty and the Beast special? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Shares FIRST Look at ABC's 'Beauty and the Beast' Special first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you have a digital nomad in your life, it can be hard to find a gift for them. Most of us travel light, and therefore probably don’t need a lot of things that you might traditionally buy someone for Christmas, their birthday, or other occasions. No worries, though! I’ve got you. Here is a list of things that will be appreciated by many digital nomads! GlocalMe Global Mobile Hotspot This device allows you to set up a hotspot anywhere you are traveling around the globe. Digital nomads can sometimes end up in areas with less-than-usable wifi signals, so this device is a good insurance piece to carry with you. You can purchase a variety of wifi plans by the gig or by the month to use your device when you need it, but not have to be paying a monthly fee when you don’t. Click here to buy this international hotspot! OXO Single Service Pour Over Coffee Maker This low-tech way to make a cup of coffee is uber convenient for those who are traveling light. It’s easy to pack, and brews coffee straight into your favorite mug. All you need is a way to heat the water! Click here to order the pour-over coffee maker! Halo Bolt This compact device is a tool that can do so many things for you, should you — heaven forbid — find yourself stranded. It make a great gift for those digital nomads who travel with a vehicle! The Halo Bolt can jump start your car, but in addition, it can work as an air compressor to inflate a low tire, work as a floodlight if you’re stuck somewhere in the dark, and charge your phone or other electronic devices. Click here to buy a Halo Bolt! Cocoon Grid-It Organizer If there’s one thing those of us who travel light need, it’s more ways to organize our stuff compactly. I have recently fallen in love with these grid organizers! They are designed to store all kinds of small items and hold them securely. No more rummaging around in the bottom of your backpack or duffel bag! Click here to buy Grid-It organizers! Gift Cards! While I know that many times you want to buy something more personal, digital nomads are generally going to appreciate gift cards! Whether it is to a restaurant or coffee shop you know they love, or a subscription to an app you know they use, gift cards will almost certainly be put to good use. Here are some suggestions for gift cards digital nomads might appreciate: GrubHub or other meal delivery services A Spotify annual subscription Airbnb gift cards Gift cards to restaurants or coffee shops with Internet that are friendly to remote workers, such as Panera Bread or Starbucks Amazon gift cards — even those of us who move around use Amazon lockers to receive package delivered Click here for tips on the BEST gift card to buy for every kind of person in your life Indulgent Hand Cream Digital nomads enjoy pampering, too! Something in a smaller size that is more indulgent that they might buy for themselves — like this Caudalie Paris Hand Cream and Lip Balm set — will not take up too much room and will be appreciated. Other pampering items in miniature you might want to give a digital nomad include candles in small tins, roll-on perfume, or heel moisturizing socks. LeakLocks Many full-time travelers are always on the hunt for the next best travel gadget, and these nifty skins are a contender! LeakLocks stretch out to form a silicone skin over your toiletry bottles — stopping leaks. Click here to buy LeakLocks! Roost Laptop Stand Roost Laptop Stands are a coveted item among digital nomads. They come with a heftier price tag than many laptop stands, but are so lightweight and portable. The ability to easily set up a workstation on the road is invaluable, and this laptop stand will help just about anyone with that! Click here to order the Roost Laptop Stand For more ideas on the best gifts for digital nomads, check out these posts: I Travel Full Time. Here Are 8 Surprising Things I Carry With Me. I Travel Full-Time. Here Are 8 Things I Keep in My Car. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest travel news! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe The post I Travel Full-Time. Here Are The Gifts On My Christmas Wishlist. 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 been a pretty great year for Disney ear fans who also happen to love Star Wars. EWOK EARS! We’ve seen lightsaber ears, Ahsoka Tano ears, and even Ewok ears — yet it doesn’t look like Disney plans on slowing down any time soon. We recently spotted a NEW pair of Star Wars-inspired ears in Disneyland, but now it looks like the bounty has arrived online! Heads up, Star Wars fans — you can now grab the Boba Fett Ears on shopDisney! We’ve seen this pair in Disneyland, but now you can get them without needing a park ticket. Boba Fett ears They feature designs reminiscent of his signature bounty-hunting helmet and are made from simulated leather. The side is embroidered with “Boba Fett” and there’s also some embroidering details on in between each ear as well. There’s also a non-slip velour comfort interior lining on the headband! A side view Grab the Boba Fett Ears from shopDisney now for $29.99! Click Here To Shop the Boba Fett Ears 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! Oh What Fun It Is To Ride Sweatshirt Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney shopping news and more! The PERFECT Family Shirts for Christmas Have Arrived 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 of the Boba Fett ears? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨 Disney's Boba Fett Ears Are Online NOW! 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tickets go on sale Nov. 18 for the 10th anniversary edition of Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale on April 14-16. Remember, the 2022 festival sold out in record time. View the full article

Changes to Carnival Cruise Line's passenger ticket agreement now give the cruise the ability to levy up to $500 fines for passengers that violate a code of conduct. The language is meant to stop brawls from occurring on board ships. Lawyer Spencer Aronfeld, who has litigated many such cases, argues that what really needs to happen is better trained and more numerous security personnel. View the full article

New Ripley exhibit in Orlando stars NASA’s “lost” tapes of first moonwalk. Company bought Apollo 11 relics for $1.8 million in '19. View the full article

Walt Disney was an American patriot through and through. He showed his love of country through wartime propaganda and of course, attractions at his parks. Walt Disney helped to bring Abraham Lincoln to the people 100 years after his death with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and Hall of Presidents. Just walking through Liberty Square […] The post Honoring Disney Veterans: Walt Disney appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Happy Holidays from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s the holidays in Hollywood Studios The decorations are up, the merchandise is on shelves, and new food is coming! But what else is going on in Hollywood Studios? Let’s take a look. Hollywood Studios Food Updates Trolley Car Cafe Bring on the holiday snacks! How could we refuse a Gingerbread Mickey Cookie? This is a Mickey-shaped gingerbread cookie that’s been decorated with vanilla icing and a dark chocolate glaze. It’s got that sweet spicy thing we love about gingerbread, so if that’s your thing, get it for $5.49. Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookie We also tried a new 50th anniversary snack, the Shimmer and Glimmer Early Grey Cupcake, which is an Earl Grey cupcake topped with orange buttercream frosting, celebratory shimmery sprinkles, and a 50th chocolate coin. We REALLY liked it, too! Glimmer and Shimmer Early Grey Cupcake You can get one for yourself for $5.99. Read our full review here. Backlot Express SO many treats to try right now. First up, we tried the Holiday Minnie Mouse Bundt Cake for $5.99. It’s a spice cake rolled in cinnamon sugar with apple pie filling and topped with spiced maple buttercream and salted caramel icing. It did NOT disappoint. We loved the flavors in this one — and all those flavors just worked well together. Holiday Minnie Mouse Bundt Cake We also tried the Reindeer Mousse, which is made with spiced cherry-orange dark chocolate mousse, and chocolate cake, placed on top of a gold chocolate cookie base with dark chocolate glaze and milk chocolate buttercream for $5.49. Yes, you would be correct that it sounds good — and it tastes as good as it sounds! Reindeer Mousse Our love/hate relationship with the Red Velvet Whoopie Pie continues. This time, you can get it at Backlot Express for $5.29. Some years we love it, other years we hate it. So how was this year’s whoopie pie? Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Well…it wasn’t BAD and we liked it better than last year, but we did think the Candy Cane Buttercream inside it was…a choice. Check out our full review here! Hollywood Scoops The candy cane flavor continues because we also tried the Candy Cane Milkshake — it’s a peppermint ice cream shake topped with whipped cream, a chocolate cake doughnut, and candy cane sprinkles for $9.49. Now, that sounds GOOD. Candy Cane Milk Shake It’s VERY sweet (there’s a LOT of sugar here), but it IS pretty tasty. You can get it now for $9.49. Read our full review here. Woody’s Lunch Box The Hot Chocolate Lunch Box Tart is filled with a chocolate fudge filling and is topped with hot chocolate marshmallow fondant and mini marshmallows! Although the pastry was good, as it always is, the chocolate on top was not our favorite thing — that fondant was a little TOO sweet. Hot Chocolate Lunch Box Tart But you can try it for yourself now for $4.49. Here’s what we thought about it! Dockside Diner But wait, there’s more! We also tried the Holiday Tree Marshmallow at Dockside Diner. It’s made with vanilla bean marshmallow and raspberry jam dipped in chocolate on top of a vanilla cookie. It looks like a Christmas tree! It’s TOO cute We absolutely loved it, although we thought it was kinda’ small for $7.49 — we could eat so many MORE of these! Here’s our full review! Rosie’s All-American Cafe The Santa Mickey Cupcake at Rosie’s surprised us. It’s a chocolate cupcake with red almond buttercream, white chocolate, and dark chocolate Mickey ears! But there’s a wonderful secret inside — a Mocha Fudge Filling. That takes the cupcake up a level. Cute AND tasty! Be sure to try it out for $5.99. Here’s our full review! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Keystone Clothiers We found some fun souvenirs at Keystone Clothiers. There’s a Life Day Tumbler for $24.99… Life Day Tumbler …a Jawa Plush for $22.99… Cute Jawa …a Groot Holiday Plush for $26.99… I am Groot …a Life Day Shirt that says “Celebrate Together”… So sweet …a Life Day Shirt with Chewbacca… Chewie …and a Life Day Chewbacca Plush. Chewie in Life Day robes Chewie is $26.99. See Photos of the Christmas Tree in Hollywood Studios! Tower Hotel Gifts If you’re looking for new jewelry, Tower Hotel Gifts has got you covered. There’s a Minnie Mouse Earring and Necklace Set for $39.99… Minnie! …Gold Minnie Mouse Earrings for $29.99… Gold earrings …Silver Minnie Mouse Earrings for $29.99… Silver earrings …and a Mickey Earrings and Necklace Set. Mickey set This set is $39.99. Fantasmic! Is Officially BACK in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Join Us! Legends of Hollywood Here, we found a Fuzzy Mickey and Friends Jacket for $89.99… VERY fuzzy …a Mickey and Pluto Denim Shirt for $64.99… Denim shirt …a Jasmine Sports Bra for $36.99… Jasmine sports bra …Jasmine Stirrup Pants for $49.99… Yep, those are stirrup pants …a Hercules Dress for $128. Hercules! …a Mickey and Friends Tee for $36.99… Mickey and Friends …BaubleBar Bambi Earrings for $50… Bambi and friends …a BaubleBar Dumbo Necklace for $50… Elephants CAN fly …BaubleBar Mickey Rings for $50… Two cute rings …BaubleBar Holiday Wreath Earrings for $60… Wreaths …BaubleBar Chip ‘n’ Dale Holiday Earrings for $50… Chip ‘n’ Dale …BaubleBar Donald and Daisy Earrings for $50… Donald and Daisy …a Holiday Bracelet for $50… Holiday food? YES! …Holiday Mickey and Minnie Earrings for $55… Mickey and Minnie …a Wall-E Holiday Shirt for $36.99… Have a Wall-E Jolly Holiday …and a Lotso Shirt. Lotso The Lotso shirt is $36.99. Here’s Every Single Disney World Restaurant With a Thanksgiving Menu Black Spire Outfitters Don’t forget to grab a Life Day Hat. Life Day! The hat is $29.99. How Disney Plans To Use DISCOUNTS To Keep High Theme Park Demand Tatooine Traders This Holiday Ewok is SO adorable. It’s $24.99. EWOK! We also found a Grogu Ornament for $22.99… Baby Yoda …and a Droids Shirt. R2-D2, C-3PO, and BB-8 The Droids Shirt is $36.99. Disney CEO Says Disney World Annual Pass Program Could Provide “Flexibility” — Read More! Celebrity 5 & 10 Check out the new stuff we found at Celebrity 5 & 10. There’s an Emperor’s New Groove Pin for $17.99… Emperor’s New Groove — YES! …a Star Wars Cantina Pin for $17.99… Cue the cantina song …a set of Marvel Bowls for $34.99… Bring Marvel to your kitchen …a Mickey Joy Pillow for $59.99… Fun holiday pillow …and a Nightmare Before Christmas Ornament Set. This Is Hallo…err…Christmas The ornament set is $44.99. I’ll Never Pay For This in Disney World Again Jessie’s Trading Post Here we found a Holiday Card and Envelope Set for $19.99… Stationery set …and a Sulley Stocking. It’s FUZZY This fuzzy stocking is $29.99. How BAD Are the Crowds for a SOLD OUT Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World? Hollywood Studios Entertainment Update The Green Army Men Corps has returned to Hollywood Studios! They’re back! We’re so happy to see our favorite toy soldiers back. Many Disney Fans Do NOT Recommend Going to the Parks at Christmas. Here’s Why. Will you be visiting Disney World for the holidays? There’s a lot you need to consider — we’ve detailed out how you can tackle a holiday trip like a pro! Want more details about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Here’s everything you need to know! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! 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Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite holiday thing to see, do, or eat in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Next-Level Holiday Treats first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article