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Hear ye, hear ye — it’s time to dine like straight-up ROYALTY in Disney World. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall No, we’re not talking about Cinderella’s Royal Table or Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom. Instead, we’re heading over to EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion to check out a newly reopened Akershus Royal Banquet Hall! Get ready to see everything this Princess Storybook Dining meal has to offer because we’re bringing you our FULL review! Atmosphere Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is modeled after a Norwegian castle, and it really does feel like that! You can see medieval stonework on the outside of the restaurant, and that decor carries through to the interior. Akershus entrance This is a character meal — a Princess Storybook Dining meal, to be exact — meaning that some of your favorite Disney Princesses will be greeting and interacting with you throughout your dining experience. Prior to the closure, Akershus featured buffet-style service, but that has since changed to family-style. Time to check in! We meant it when we said this place looks like a castle! There are large, stone archways and wooden trusses in the ceiling with different sigils hanging from them. Chandeliers hang down from the ceilings and there are lit sconces on the red patterned walls. Very castle-like There are a few different rooms inside Akershus, but each one definitely has that castle feel. Lots of space Over here, you can see more stone walls and wooden ceiling accents. There’s plenty of space and quite a few families were dining there when we visited! There are some different rooms We made our way to the table and were pretty quickly served drinks, bread, and salad. But — we were quickly distracted by some very regal visitors. Our table We saw Princess Ariel… Ariel …Snow White… Snow White …Princess Aurora… Aurora …plus Jasmine and Belle, too! We were able to visit with each princess for a few minutes and took lots of photos with them — a few of the princesses even came around to our table multiple times. You can definitely count on seeing each princess at least once during your meal! Menu As we mentioned previously, Akershus has switched from buffet-style service to family-style, meaning that it’s still all you care to enjoy, but the food will be brought to your table instead. Lunch and dinner feature the same menu, and it’s a bit pricey at $63 per adult and $41 per child. You’ll find all kinds of traditional Norwegian dishes on the menu, like Kjøttkake (meatballs) and Kylling og Melboller (chicken and dumplings) plus sides like mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, and red cabbage. ©Disney The menu also features a selection of non-alcoholic specialty beverages and a few cocktails. ©Disney There are a few beers on the menu, both imported and domestic… ©Disney …and a selection of red, white, and sparkling wines as well! ©Disney We also were able to order a taste of the Linie Aquavit, which is a Norwegian spirit — but more on that later! Let’s dig in. Eats Since Akershus is now a family-style restaurant, all the dishes are brought out to your table pretty quickly. We started with Lefse with Cardamom-Cinnamon Butter, which was absolutely incredible. Lefse is a type of flatbread, a bit thicker than a crepe but thinner than a pita. The cardamom-cinnamon butter was perfectly spiced and sweet, and when you unrolled the lefse and spread the butter on…it was an excellent start to this meal. Lefse with Cardamom-Cinnamon Butter Next up was a Field Greens Salad with Lingonberry Vinaigrette, which was SO good. The greens did get a bit soggy, but we honestly didn’t mind because the lingonberry vinaigrette was deliciously fruity and had a great tang. The cucumber and tomato were fresh, and overall this was a really nice, light start to the meal. Field Greens Salad with Lingonberry Vinaigrette Talk about comfort food — the Kylling og Melboller or Chicken and Dumplings were a super solid dish. The dumplings were small and bite-sized, but perfectly soft and doughy. The chicken was shredded so there was some in every bite, and the broth was rich and comforting. The chicken and dumplings were a bit on the saltier side, but we really enjoyed them and found the dish almost nostalgic. Chicken and Dumplings Of course, we had to try a little bit of everything but let’s talk about those meatballs first! The kjøttkake or Norwegian meatballs are served with gravy and lingonberry sauce. The savory and sweet pairing is top-notch here, but we thought the meatballs were a bit salty. They were nicely cooked though and weren’t too mushy. The meatballs are served over mashed potatoes which were SO creamy and delicious. The gravy was flavorful but didn’t mask the overall taste of the mashed potatoes. If you’re not a gravy fan, we’d recommend asking for it on the side as it smothers the meatballs and mashed potatoes. Norwegian Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes Next up, we tried the macaroni and cheese. It was no Gasparilla Island Grill mac & cheese but it was cheesy, creamy, and didn’t just taste like bland gluey noodle sauce. But, each noodle was covered in sauce. This is a great option for those picky eaters you might have in your party! What those picky eaters probably won’t like, though, is the red cabbage. Don’t get us wrong — we thoroughly enjoyed this — but it is an acquired taste. It wasn’t quite sauerkraut, but it was extremely vinegary and had a definite bite to it. If you’re not a fan of pickled foods, this probably isn’t for you. We loved it, so give it a try! Mac and Cheese; Red Cabbage We also tried the grilled salmon with herbed butter, which was surprisingly lackluster given everything else we had tried. It was cooked perfectly with a nice crispy skin, but it didn’t have a ton of flavor to it and we found ourselves reaching for the other foods on our plate more. Don’t expect anything too knock-your-socks-off. The green beans were pretty solid, and had a ton of flavor from the onions — they reminded us of what you might find on your holiday dinner table. Nothing to write home about, but a solid veggie option that was fresh. Grilled Salmon; Green Beans There’s a new plant-based sausage offering at Akershus, so we tried it out as well. If you’ve had any other plant-based sausages in Disney World, you’ve had this one. We would have liked some of the lingonberry sauce served either on top of the sausage like the meatballs. The sausage was served over olive-oil mashed potatoes which were some of the best we’ve had on property. The olive oil gave them a rich, aromatic taste, showing how good olive oil can actually add flavor to a dish. These were delicious and savory and perfectly salted and so creamy despite being dairy free and made with olive oil instead of vegan butter. Plant-based meal with sausage We ordered a traditional Linie Aquavit shot, which is part of the “Viking Challenge” where you’re supposed to take the shot with a straight face, but our Norwegian Cast Member said that in Norway they tend to sip it towards the end of dinner, so that’s what we chose to do. You’ll definitely taste the alcohol, but there’s a deep, earthy, herbal flavor from the spices in the Aquavit. If you’re looking for something traditionally Norwegian at Akershus, this could be it! Aquavit Dessert was a rice cream with strawberry sauce — kind of like a rice pudding. This was so creamy with tons of vanilla flavor, and we didn’t mind the sometimes odd texture of rice pudding. The strawberry sauce tasted fresh like it was made with real strawberries, too. Overall, a light dessert that wasn’t too heavy. Rice Cream with Strawberry Sauce But, we also had the Chocolate Roulade with Lingonberry Cream which was excellent. The chocolate cake was more on the cocoa powder side and wasn’t too sweet, while the lingonberry cream was sweet and tart. Together, they were a perfect combination and really interesting flavor profile. Chocolate Roulade with Lingonberry Cream We also had the plant-based vanilla gelato which disappointed us at first, but we were pleasantly surprised by how rich and creamy it was — by far some of the best vegan “ice cream” we’ve had in Disney World. Vanilla Gelato We would have liked to see a traditional pastry (but a plant-based version) instead here, but overall this was a great dessert. Nosh or Not You should book a meal at Akershus if… You have a princess fan in your party. We were able to see each princess at least once, and some more than once. You want to knock out several character meet and greets at once — saving you time in the parks. You miss the full experience of Cinderella’s Royal Table or want to be able to spend some time with the characters you’re meeting. You should skip Akershus if… You don’t care about character dining or meeting Disney Princesses. You don’t like holiday-esque food or food served family style. You’re balling on a budget, as this is a PRICEY meal. You don’t want to waste time on a sit-down meal. Overall We really enjoyed our meal at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and think it’s a great option for those looking for the ultimate Disney Princess character meal. But, it is expensive and while we liked everything we ate, we’ve certainly had better meals in EPCOT. If you’re looking for a character meal that’s more unique, consider giving Akershus a try! Akershus With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. 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DOZENS of holiday treats are about to arrive in Disney World, and we’re bouncing with excitement to try them all! Spaceship Earth But thankfully, we don’t have to wait until Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or the opening of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House to try some delicious sweets — we’ve already got a few festive options in the parks. And one of them you’ll find at a popular spot in EPCOT! We were scrolling the Mobile Order menu at Karamell Kuche in EPCOT this morning when we spotted this beauty — the Werther’s Original Caramel Hot Cocoa Square. Sounds delicious! ©Disney This sweet treat is one of Karamell Kuche’s signature caramel squares, but flavored like hot cocoa, topped with mini marshmallows, dark chocolate coating, and a sprinkling of salt. You can order it in the store or through the My Disney Experience app for $4.49. (Note: Annual Passholder discounts apply at this location, so save a few cents if you can!) Doesn’t it look delicious?! It was pretty hot outside (yes, even in November it’s in the 80s!), but the caramel held its shape and didn’t melt while we snapped some photos. We soon realized why when we went to cut it in half though — this thing is STIFF! It was one of the more challenging snacks that we’ve tried to cut. It’s one tough caramel! But as far as flavors go, it reminded us a lot of a fancy Tootsie Roll. It was much better than a Tootsie Roll in terms of quality, but the flavors were similar with the caramel itself. (Chewy and cocoa-based.) The dark chocolate on the outside was perfectly smooth, creamy, and just sweet enough…honestly VERY delicious. And the salt on top added a nice switch-up with the flavors that we really appreciated. The caramel cut in half. But be warned — this thing is VERY chewy! It’s not a soft, melt-in-your-mouth caramel, it’s more like a chunky, take-small-bites-so-you-don’t-hurt-yourself caramel. But all in all, pretty delicious and definitely sharable (if you can manage to cut it! ). We’ll be trying more holiday treats soon, so stay tuned to DFB! We’re going to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on its first night as well, to bring you all the food reviews, entertainment details, and important tips for this year’s event, so make sure to watch out for our coverage! WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Use code WDW2023 to get 25% off! Click Here to See the List of Holiday Treats Coming Soon! 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The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! 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Are you ready to go to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Tree of Life We’ve been admiring the holiday decorations, getting ready for the holiday popcorn buckets coming to the park, and checking out new merchandise. And now, we’re here to share the newest updates with all of you! Before we get into the updates, be sure to download the FREE DFB checklist for Animal Kingdom! That way you don’t have to worry about missing a thing next time you’re in the parks. On with the updates! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading Co. Orange Bird fans will love some of the merchandise we spotted recently! Check out the Orange Bird Jumpsuit for $54.99. Jumpsuit You’ll also find the Orange Bird PJs Set for $49.99. PJs Minnie Mouse is all over Disney World, and we love her on this Minnie Mouse T-shirt for $36.99! Minnie! Grab some new nuiMOs accessories like the Captain America Backpack for $21.99… nuiMOs backpack …this Star Wars nuiMOs Outfit for $12.99… Star Wars Outfit …and the Star Wars Holiday Set for $12.99. Star Wars Holiday Outfit For several toys in one, check out the Ariel Nesting Plush for $34.99. Ariel The Zootopia Sloth Plush is also in Animal Kingdom for $19.99. Sloth We recently spotted some pink fuzzy Crocs in Disney World, but now there’s a Pink Mickey Pillow to go with them! The pillow is $34.99. Pink Pillow You’ll also find Aristocats Cream & Sugar in this shop! Cream & Sugar! This set costs $39.99. Island Mercantile We hope there are som Zootopia fans here because we found a BUNCH of merchandise for the movie! There’s a Zootopia Hat for $29.99… Hat …a Zootopia Pet Shirt for $24.99… Pet shirt …a Zootopia Button Up Shirt for $44.99… Button Up Shirt …Zootopia Sweatpants for $54.99… Sweatpants …and a matching Zootopia Sweatshirt for $54.99. Matching sweatshirt You’ll also find a colorful Zootopia T-Shirt for $36.99. It matches the pet shirt! T-shirt There’s a Button Up Denim Shirt for $69.99 featuring several characters from the movie! Denim Shirt And finally, there are some Zootopia Boxer Briefs for $19.99. Zootopia print The boxers are $19.99 each. A New Zootopia Series Is Coming to Disney+ Soon! Those are all of the updates from Animal Kingdom! We’ll continue to make our way around the parks, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World. In the meantime, catch up on the latest news with our video below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite thing to do at Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: LOTS of 'Zootopia' Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What are you looking forward to this holiday season in Disney World? Hollywood Studios Christmas Tree Maybe it’s the giant gingerbread displays, the snoap, or the festive treats, but no matter what it is that you’re looking forward to, there’s a LOT to do this year during the holidays! A staple of the holiday season is meeting and getting pictures with Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (AKA Santa!) and we’ve got more details on how you can meet him without a park ticket! Sure, meeting Santa in any mall is fun. But why not meet Santa IN Disney World?! You don’t need a park ticket either — he’ll be meeting guests at Disney Springs this holiday season. However, you won’t be waiting in a traditional line! Santa at Once Upon a Toy in 2021 Disney announced that the Santa meet and greet will be using a virtual queue at the Disney Springs location. We saw this last system last year and it can save you some time waiting in line. Santa will be located at Once Upon a Toy in Disney Springs from November 11th to December 24th. Virtual queue in Disney Springs So how do you use the virtual queue? Well, you’ll want to open the My Disney Experience app and head to the virtual queue section of the app. You will have multiple opportunities to enter the queue for Santa at 9AM, 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM. You must be at Disney Springs to enter the virtual queue. Meet Santa at Once Upon a Toy 2021 One person in your group will get a notification when its time for you to return to Once Upon a Toy. Then you’ll just scan the digital entry code that pops up and voila! It’s time to meet Santa Claus! If you want to see how the virtual queue worked last year, click here. Virtual Queue 2021 If you are visiting the parks, there will be plenty of places to see Santa. He’ll be in each of the Disney World parks where you’ll spot him in parades and on flotillas! The holidays are a busy time in Disney World, so be sure to check out our post on how to avoid holiday crowd burnout. There are also a ton of festive treats coming to the parks — make your list now so you’re prepared for your next visit! Stay tuned to DFB for more holiday happenings in Disney World. Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season 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! Are you going to meet Santa in Disney Springs this year? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Meet Santa Claus WITHOUT a Park Ticket in Disney World! 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. Halloween is over and the holiday season is coming up quickly! Christmas decor is up at Disney World! One of the most exciting parts is picking out an advent calendar. With so many choices available it can get overwhelming trying to find the perfect one. That’s why we’re sharing one of the best-selling Disney advent calendars that has Amazon reviewers raving! If you are looking for an advent calendar to share with your children, you should get the Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar. This calendar gives you a fun way to count down the days until Christmas, with 24 unique stories featuring your favorite Disney characters. Each day you’ll reveal a small paperback book with a story based around a different Disney character, complete with full-color illustrations. Disney: Storybook Collection Advent Calendar 2022 ©Amazon The calendar includes both holiday and non-seasonal tales. Characters like Mickey Mouse, Mowgli, Bambi, and many others have their own storybooks. This expansive calendar is an exciting way to count down the days, especially for kids who love a good bedtime story! You could even wait to open the day’s paper sleeve until the evening and then finish your day with a brand-new story right before bed. Disney: Storybook Collection Advent Calendar 2022 ©Amazon With tons of 5-star reviews, the Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar is a can’t-miss for Disney fans with children. Several reviewers stated their kids get so excited to open each day and find out what story and characters will make an appearance. Many reviewers love these so much they even said they buy these calendars every year! Disney releases new stories in these for each holiday season, so if you purchase this and your family falls in love with it, keep the tradition and receive new stories the following year. To purchase the 2022 edition, head over to Amazon, where you can find this calendar for $28.79. Click here to buy the Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar! Don’t miss out on this amazing advent calendar! For more Disney holiday items, check out some of our other posts! Holiday season is in full swing at Disney World! Sign up for our newsletter to get notified of all the updates, like everything we know about Festival of the Holidays 2022 at EPCOT! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your ideal advent calendar? Chocolate, perfume, toys? Let us know your ideas in the comments! The post 'OBSESSED': Amazon Shoppers LOVE This Disney Advent Calendar 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. From Minnie ears to Loungeflys to ornaments and everything in between, there is not shortage of Disney merchandise. Disney Munchlings! And while we can rely on the old favorites, Disney is also continuing to make new collections. Munchlings are one of Disney’s newer merchandise lines that have turned into a collectible sensation — they even got their own dessert in Disney Springs! But now, you don’t have to buy these from Disney World because they are available through Target! Head over to Target’s website and you’ll be greeted by a selection of these adorable plushes. They are carrying the traditional full-size Munchlings as well as the minis featuring plenty of our favorite characters. Disney Cinnamon Bun Mickey Munchlings Scented Plush Fan-favorite snacks like cinnamon rolls have combined with Mickey Mouse to create this sweet Cinnamon Bun Mickey Munchling. At nearly 15-inches high, he’s the perfect snuggle buddy whether it’s for nap time or when you’re kicking back on the couch enjoying some cookies. Other characters, like Winnie the Pooh and Stitch, are available in these full-size Munchlings based on everyday treats, and each one is priced at $34.99. Click here to buy the Cinnamon Bun Mickey Munchling! If you would prefer something more seasonal, Target also carries some of the holiday Munchlings, like this Candy Crush Cupcake Minnie Mouse! Disney Minnie Mouse Munchlings Scented Plush Her ears are made of minty candies, and she holds her own candy cane. You can also purchase her matching Mickey plush, another minty cupcake. Click here to buy the Candy Crush Cupcake Minnie Mouse! In the mood for a surprise? The Mini Munchlings are available for $9.99 each, but only in an adorable mystery bag that looks just like a package from a bakery! Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Mystery Candy Mini Munchling Scented Plush Each blind bag includes one of seven different minis from a collection, like this line based on different pieces of candy where you have the chance to receive classic characters like The Cheshire Cat or Dumbo. Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Mystery Candy Mini Munchling Scented Plush It’s a surprise! Click here to buy the Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Mystery Candy Mini Munchling Scented Plushes! Munchlings are new to Target and based on what we’ve seen, they could sell out fast. If you’re missing any of these items in your collection or want to surprise a loved one for the holidays, click here to view all the Munchlings available on Target’s site right now! To check out more Disney items at Target, head over to our Black Friday page, which we are constantly updating with new deals! 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 Munchlings? Would you collect as many as you can, or do you prefer to stick to just the characters you like? We want to hear from you in the comments! The post One of the Newest Disney Collections Is Now at Target! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pull out the Mariah Carey and dump out the pumpkin spice friends, the holiday season is basically HERE. And you know what comes with the holidays? GINGERBREAD! Disney’s Contemporary Resort You might be well aware of the holiday merchandise you can get online, and the holiday decor and snacks that pop up in the parks, but if you aren’t going to Disney World’s hotels to celebrate the season, you’re doing it WRONG. Many Disney fans know and love the GIANT gingerbread house that gets created in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa year after year, but did you know that a special gingerbread display usually goes up in Disney’s Contemporary Resort too? Main area of the resort It’s been a while since we’ve seen the gingerbread display here return in all its glory (we last spotted a gingerbread castle here in 2019), so we were THRILLED when we walked through the Contemporary today and saw that gingerbread display construction is underway! It’s happening! Again, the last full-on gingerbread display we saw here was in 2019, which featured a gingerbread castle with nods to Mary Blair, a Disney Imagineer whose signature design style you’ll recognize from things like “it’s a small world.” The year before that, the castle had a similar design (and it had a castle design with some of the same elements in 2017 as well!). So far, it seems like the design will be very similar. In other words, the gingerbread display is a staple of the Contemporary Resort and it is much beloved by fans, so we’re THRILLED that it’s coming back! Working on it On the gingerbread castle, you’ll typically find all kinds of hidden details, with some gingerbread characters usually standing in front of it. In the past, it has been themed to Frozen, Cinderella, and more. We’ve even seen a big gingerbread tree! Disney did say this year it is a Cinderella Castle with a 50th anniversary theme! We are looking forward to seeing this year’s display once it is finalized. Can’t wait! Once the display is done and officially “open” for guests to enjoy, you’ll also typically find some snacks near it at the cookie stand! It’s set to open on November 11th at 11AM. If you’re looking for more information on how to celebrate the holidays at Disney World, we’ve got ALL the details you need. Check out our posts below: Click here to see how much it costs to do Disney World at Christmas Learn about where you can ride a sleigh in Disney World during the holidays Check out everything we know about EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays so far Click here to see everything announced for the 2022 holiday season in Disney World And to truly conquer the holiday season at Disney World, grab our DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2022! In our guide, we’ve got chapters covering everything you need to know about Disney World during the holiday season. There are over 500 pages of seasonal material, crowd-avoiding tips, holiday-inspired crawls, and more. Don’t miss out! Click here to get your copy!  Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever seen the gingerbread display at Disney World’s hotels? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: An Iconic Gingerbread Display Is Under Construction at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s decision time! You only have 1 day in Walt Disney World and can only visit 1 park, and you have to CHOOSE between Magic Kingdom and EPCOT! Magic Kingdom is the OG Disney World park, but EPCOT’s origins also trace back to Walt Disney’s vision of the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Each is so different, and each so iconic, so how do you choose? We’re gonna pair up Magic Kingdom and EPCOT in an epic throwdown in FIVE categories to see which park YOU should choose if you can only do one. Our five categories are: Food Entertainment Atmosphere Night-time Shows Attractions And because we’re Disney FOOD Blog, we’re starting out with our favorite category: FOOD. FOOD Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom has some decent eats. You can eat at Cinderella’s Royal Table inside the Castle. This dining option might just be the most iconic experience at Disney World. Dine INSIDE the Castle at Cinderella’s Royal Table! There’s also Sleepy Hollow Refreshments which serves one of our favorites, the Fruit & Nutella Waffle. And we can’t forget about The Crystal Palace where we can dine with our favorite friends from the 100-acre wood, including Winnie the Pooh! One of the most atmospheric (and popular!) restaurants on Disney World property, Be Our Guest, is also exclusively at Magic Kingdom. Or pop next door and get our favorite ooey, gooey, ginormous cinnamon roll at Gaston’s Tavern (with extra icing, thank you)! Cinnamon Roll And we can’t forget about some of our favorite spots like Casey’s Corner (because is it really a Disney trip without corndog nuggs and plastic cheeeeeese?), and The Plaza Restaurant for some affordable table service (and these bottomless shakes when they’re available!) We’ve Eaten at Every Magic Kingdom Restaurant. These Are the BEST. EPCOT EPCOT is known as the food mecca for Disney World because of all of the World Showcase pavilions that contain DOZENS of amazing restaurants that cater to the eats you’d find in those individual countries. It’s also home to some of our go-to snacks, like School Bread at Kringla Bakeri Og in the Norway Pavilion, macarons over at L’Artisan de Glaces or delicate crepes at La Creperie de Paris in the France Pavilion, or those unique snacks that fill up a whole ROOM in Mitsukoshi at the Japan Pavilion. We do love that school bread EPCOT is also home to possibly our favorite character meal, Garden Grill over in the Land Pavilion — with Mickey Mouse and his friends in their farmer gear, serving up homestyle favorites like roast beef and mac and cheese. And though Magic Kingdom has Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table, do those atmospheres compete with being able to eat in space? Space 220 Dining Room Space 220 in EPCOT not only has some really incredible food, but that experience is also out of this world (literally). PHOTOS and REVIEW: We Ate EVERYTHING on the Dinner Menu at Space 220 in Disney World! Food Category Winner: EPCOT When it comes to eats, the check mark definitely goes to EPCOT. Regardless of Be Our Guest restaurant (and our beloved corn dog nuggs), EPCOT wins in terms of food. Quality, variety, and quantity. EPCOT ticks those boxes! We’ve Eaten at Every EPCOT Restaurant. These Are the BEST. ENTERTAINMENT Magic Kingdom Entertainment at the Magic Kingdom means you’re talking about the Castle stage shows like Let the Magic Begin (at the park opening), and Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire (throughout the day). You also can’t forget the iconic entertainment staples like the Dapper Dans on Main Street or the Festival of Fantasy Parade (complete with fire-breathing dragon Maleficent), and the often overlooked Flag Retreat Ceremony at sunset every day. Festival of Fantasy And the newest additions, like cavalcades with classic Disney characters or new friends like Coco and our Pixar pals, featured in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. A Full List of Showtimes in Magic Kingdom EPCOT Over in EPCOT, there is entertainment in the individual countries, like Voices of Liberty in the America Pavilion, Mariachi Cobre in the Mexico Pavilion, Sergio the performer in the Italy Pavilion, and others around World Showcase. And if there’s a festival going on, you might find a concert series playing in the America Gardens Theatre. Mariachi Cobre We’ll never pass up a performance from the JAMMitors in World Discovery … but, otherwise, there’s not much else in EPCOT entertainment-wise. A Full List of Showtimes in EPCOT Entertainment Category Winner: Magic Kingdom The entertainment in Magic Kingdom is tough to beat. It’s got characters, parades, cavalcades, and stage shows, packing in that entertainment value. Best Restaurants for Magic Kingdom Parade Viewing ATMOSPHERE Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is Disney. When people think of Disney, they think of the Magic Kingdom. They think of the castle, they think of the characters featured prominently in this park, and they think of the iconic Main Street U.S.A. So, when it comes to the general atmosphere, Magic Kingdom has that quintessential Disney-feel Disney World’s Biggest Secrets EPCOT EPCOT’s atmosphere is still magical, but so different. It has all of the amazing countries around World Showcase, which are all so detailed and intricately themed. And even though it’s been “Wall-COT” for so long with all of the walls put up for ongoing construction, the new neighborhoods being developed — World Discovery, World Nature, and World Celebration — also add a lot of fun and some quirky nostalgia. We’re Uncovering the SECRETS of the Moana Attraction Coming to EPCOT Atmosphere Category Winner: TIE! This category is a draw!! It really depends on what you’re expecting and what you want. If you’re only in Disney World for one day and you’re choosing between the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, a lot of people are going to choose Magic Kingdome because it’s more quintessentially Disney, and it may be what you’re expecting from a Disney visit. But EPCOT is really amazing, and those country pavilions are really so intricately detailed. EPCOT’s France Pavilion So, there’s no “loser” here, as it really depends on what you’re looking for in your day at Disney. We Saw the Perfect Magical Moment in Disney World Today NIGHT TIME SHOWS Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom’s after-dark entertainment is currently the Disney Enchantment fireworks show. It’s filled with heartwarming Disney music, amazing firework displays, and projection shows that light up not just the castle, but images and scenes all along the Main Street, U.S.A storefronts as well, so guests are surrounded by the magic. Disney Enchantment during the holidays in 2021 And once the sun goes down, Cinderella Castle turns into a Beacon of Magic, and it illuminates the park with sparkling pixie dust. Happily Ever After Will Return With a New Fireworks Spectacular to Disney World EPCOT EPCOT retired its long-running nighttime show, Illuminations, a few years ago and had a “transitional show”, EPCOT Forever, last year with the celebration of Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. There’s now a relatively new show on World Showcase Lagoon, Harmonious. This show uses fireworks, floating projection screens, choreographed water fountains, and classic Disney songs sung in voices and languages around the world. EPCOT has its own Beacon of Magic, as Spaceship Earth (you know, that giant golf ball at the front of the park) and comes alive with light and music. Night Time Show Category Winner: EPCOT Now, this may change when the new Happily Ever After show comes to Magic Kingdom; time will tell. But right now, the Spaceship Earth Beacon of Magic beats EVERYTHING. We love ourselves some fireworks. We tear up with Tinker Bell glides across the sky, but we could bask in the glow of Spaceship Earth all night long. It’s magical, it’s mesmerizing, it’s a glowing-light-hug-for-your-eyeballs-and-your-soul. VIDEO: Spaceship Earth Got a Pocahontas Makeover for the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! ATTRACTIONS Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom basically has everything. Every ride you’ve ever heard about in terms of Disney World is most likely at the Magic Kingdom (unless it’s in Pandora, over in Animal Kingdom). Magic Kingdom is home to the Mountain Challenge with: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, and Space Mountain (bonus points if you can fit in Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, since it’s in a mountain, too). Space Mountain And you have all of the Fantasyland rides, too. Those classic kids’ rides like Dumbo, it’s a small world, and Peter Pan’s Flight. Dumbo Finally, don’t forget about those iconic rides like Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Jungle Cruise. And coming soon, TRON: Lightcyle Run, which has been in construction for what feels like forever and will add some high-anticipated thrills to the Magic Kingdom lineup. The Five Best Rides at Magic Kingdom (And the Four Worst!) EPCOT While Magic Kingdom has MORE attractions, EPCOT has some of the NEWEST attractions. Frozen Ever After, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have all been added to EPCOT more recently than any ride at Magic Kingdom. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Count them up. There are THREE. Two of them are super kid-friendly — Frozen Ever After and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure are both great for kiddos and families. Cosmic Rewind is super fun for those tweens and older. Guardians It takes a little finesse and tech-savviness to secure a spot in the Virtual Queue for Cosmic Rewind, but it’s worth the effort. Do You Know These 20 Rad Disney World Ride Tips? Rides Category Winner: TIE! This is another category that is hard to calibrate. If you want those quintessential Disney rides and experiences, the Magic Kingdom is your pick. If you want to experience some of the newest attractions Disney World has to offer, then EPCOT is your spot. Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom This may change when Tron: Lightcycle Run finally opens. But once again, we’ll have to wait until it opens to see if it tips these scales. 2 Rides Enter, 1 Ride Leaves! 13,000 Readers Picked the BEST Disney World Rides RESULTS Let’s tally the votes and see how it all broke down. FOOD: EPCOT ENTERTAINMENT: Magic Kingdom ATMOSPHERE: TIE NIGHT TIME SHOWS: EPCOT ATTRACTIONS: TIE Our winner is: EPCOT! Now, Magic Kingdom still has a lot in the works that could shift these points. There’s the return of the reimagined Happily Ever After fireworks show and the opening of TRON that might give Magic Kingdom the edge in the Attractions category, and unseat EPCOT from the Night Time Show throne. EPCOT The bottom line is, no matter which park you choose, you’ll have a blast! Stay tuned to DFB for all of the best tips and news for making the most out of your Disney vacation, whether you’re visiting one park or all four! The WORST Disney World Planning Advice, According to YOU. What do you think? Do you have a favorite between EPCOT and Magic Kingdom? 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The holidays aren’t the only things picking up in Disney World right now! Adventureland was packed We’ve continued to watch holiday decorations and touches pop-up across Disney World and now we’re seeing more of the holiday crowds start to come to the parks. Not only do the holidays draw people to the parks, but there was also the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon which brought LOTS of runners to Disney World! But today, after the race weekend has ended, the crowds were even bigger and you’ve gotta see them to believe them. EPCOT When we drove up to EPCOT, we waited in a LONG line of cars just to park! When we got into the parking lot, we had to park a lot further out than we usually do at that time of the morning. Lots of cars Even a bit after the park had opened, the front entrance to EPCOT was bustling with people waiting to get in. Park Entrance Once we got in, the crowds were able to spread out for the most part — that is until you go to Connections Cafe (also known as the new Starbucks location in EPCOT). The line went all the way through the queue to the main entrance of the cafe! Starbucks line Remember: you don’t have to get your coffee fix at Starbucks. There are several Joffrey’s locations around EPCOT or you can even bring coffee with you from your hotel! Wow! So…EPCOT is very busy today. But what about the rest of Disney World? Transportation and Ticket Center Well, we were also headed to Magic Kingdom this morning where we had to go through the Transportation and Ticket Center and…YIKES. This is what the line looked like for the Monorail. Monorail line Here’s another look at these crowds. However, there was barely anybody in line for the buses! These buses take you directly to the Magic Kingdom, and although this isn’t as exciting as the Monorail or boat, it could save you some time. Take the bus! We will keep watching the crowds in Disney World and give you updates on everything happening in the parks. Pro tip: if you want to get an estimate of how crowded the parks will be when you visit, look at the park pass reservations to see if the park you are going to is full. If it is, it will probably be a very busy day! Stay tuned to DFB for more from Disney World. How to Avoid Holiday Crowd Burnout in Disney World Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Have you ever been to Disney World during the holiday season? What were the crowds like? Tell us about it in the comments. The post You Have to See the Crowds in Disney World Today to Believe Them 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. In just a few more days, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be released into theaters! ©Disney It comes out on November 11th, and we’ve already seen trailers for the movie, found out where to get tickets, and seen a ton of cool merchandise. There is also a bunch of special food and other offerings coming to Disneyland Resort in celebration of the movie. Disney recently released some Black Panther Mickey ears in the parks, and now, the Black Panther ears are available online (along with another cool item)! The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Mickey Ears are now available over on shopDisney. ©Disney You can get them for $29.99! And, we wouldn’t wait too long, because they could sell out. Click here to get the Black Panther Ears! But, that’s not all — we also saw this awesome Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Mini Loungefly Backpack be released online! ©Disney Just look at how colorful it is! You can get it for $88. Click here to get the Black Panther Backpack! For more Marvel news, check out the FIRST trailer For Marvel’s Secret Invasion, who will be directing Fantastic Four, and the trailer for Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see the trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be going to see Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in theaters? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! New Black Panther Loungefly and Ears Are Available Online NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fantasmic! finally made its return last week in Disney World! Fantasmic! The show debuted with a bunch of new changes, and it was in VERY high demand — the crowds were pretty wild! Pretty soon, you’ll also be able to experience dining packages for Fantasmic! too. But, for now, it’s important to keep up with the schedule of the show if you’re going to the parks soon. And now, a new showtime has been added for Fantasmic! Fantasmic! has been running two shows a night since it reopened last week, and the plan was for the show to go down to one showtime on November 8th. However, an additional showtime has been added! Fantasmic! will happen at 8PM and 9:30PM on November 8th. ©Disney Then, on November 9th, the show will go down to just one showtime a night, which will take place at 8PM. ©Disney Remember, these showtimes CAN change so make sure to check out the Disney World website or your My Disney Experience app to see the latest showtimes when you’re at Disney World. For more on what’s going on around Disney World, check out all of the new food items coming soon, ALL of the holiday popcorn buckets coming to Disney World, and the fan-favorite characters that are BACK in Toy Story Land at Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. VIDEOS: See All of the CHANGES Made to Fantasmic! in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen Fantasmic! since it made its return? Tell us in the comments! The post CHANGES Made to Showtimes for Fantasmic! in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s that time of year — the holidays have arrived in Disney World! Happy Holidays! There is a lot to do around this time of year including admiring the giant gingerbread displays at the hotels, visiting Magic Kingdom during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and eating your way around the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. We’ve also taken a look at all of the merchandise available in the park, but now we’re talking popcorn buckets and sippers! Disney released a list of full list of holiday treats coming to Disney World and we also got a look at the popcorn buckets and sippers that are coming this holiday season! So, let’s get into it! Holiday Decor You might want to sit down for this — there’s a MUSICAL popcorn tin coming to Disney World this year! You’ll be able to grab it at a few locations starting November 11th including carts and kiosks at Disney Springs, popcorn kiosks near Hollywood Boulevard, Hyperion Theater, and Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and at popcorn carts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Toy Story Blocks Premium Bucket is also coming to Disney World this year! This bucket is new to Disney World, but we saw it in Disneyland last year. It’s a must for Toy Story fans and you can find it at popcorn kiosks near the Hyperion Theater, Animation Courtyard, and in Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios starting November 11th. WOW! Returning to Disney World this year is the Gold Tree Popcorn Bucket! We saw this bucket last year and it looks like it will be available in Animal Kingdom this year. Shinyyyy There is also a new sipper coming to the parks this year — check out the Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper Cup! This isn’t exactly new, we’ve seen a design for Annual Passholders that was almost identical to this one. But now it’s available to all Disney World guests! ©Disney Nevertheless, you can find the sipper at: Disney’s Hollywood Studios ABC Commissary Backlot Express The Market PizzeRizzo Rosie’s All-American Cafe Main Entrance Outdoor Kiosk Disney Springs Carts and kiosks Disney’s Animal Kingdom Popcorn carts around the park Mickey Annual Passholder Snow Globe Sipper | 2020 We’ll continue to update you on everything there is to do at Disney Wold during the holiday season. Make sure to check back with DFB on November 8th as we cover the very first night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! To follow along, check out the full list of food coming to the party. Everything Confirmed to Return to EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which bucket or sipper are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL of the Holiday Popcorn Buckets Coming to Disney World This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today, we’re taking an INTENSE look at Disney World prices – and its recent price hikes. Back of the ears Has it always been this way? And will it affect your upcoming trips? Check out our video below about the Can Disney World Keep Raising Prices? Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What’s the weirdest thing you have ever done in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: Can Disney World Keep Raising Prices? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays have arrived in Disney World! Christmas Decorations on Echo Lake We’ve seen a ton of merchandise, festive decorations, and pretty soon, we’ll be attending the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the year! We previously learned about all of the fun food coming to that party, but what about the rest of Walt Disney World? Well, we’ve got a look at a TON of new and returning holiday treats coming to Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs soon — let’s take a look! Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie Ornament Mousse Dome Cake: Toasted marshmallow and hot chocolate mousse on a graham cracker chiffon cake (New) (Available from November 11th through December 30th) Holiday Wreath Pastry: Gingerbread cookie cake topped with salted caramel spiced mousse and candied hazelnuts (New) (Available from November 11th through December 30th) Santa Clause Petit Cake: Chocolate chip cookie cake, vanilla mousse, and chocolate chiffon cake (New) (Available from November 16th through December 30th) Holiday Mickey Mousse: Chocolate chiffon cake, white and dark chocolate mousse, and white chocolate crisp pearls (New) (Available from November 11th through December 30th) The Boathouse Available from November 18th through January 15th Christmas Old Fashioned: Featured holiday drink with Heaven’s Door Whiskey, rosemary, and cranberry simple syrup Dockside Margaritas Available from November 11th through December 30th Candy Cane Margarita: 1800 Silver Tequila, peppermint beverage syrup, lime juice, and a float of cranberry juice (New) D-Luxe Burger Bacon & Blue Burger: Two pressed signature blend patties, blue cheese crumble, bacon, onion jam, lettuce, and tomato on a Parker House roll (Available through December 30th) Peppermint Cookies & Cream Shake: Vanilla gelato, peppermint beverage syrup, and cookie crumbles (Available from November 11th through December 30th) Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Available December 1st-31st Half Dozen Christmas Donuts: A half dozen yeast donuts decorated with holly jolly edible décor, luscious buttercream, and toppings showcasing colors and images of the season The Ganachery Available from November 11th through December 30th Minnie Mouse Reindeer Piñata (New) Gingerbread Ganache Square Milk and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Olaf Hot Cocoa Surprise Rowdy Reindeer: Milk chocolate reindeer available in non-alcoholic and alcoholic options (New) (Available from December 18th-30th Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop Available November 1st through December 25th Peppermint Hot Cocoa Gideon’s Bakehouse Available November 25th through December 31st Kris Kringle Cookie: White chocolate coffee bean cookie with coconut, caramel, and vanilla bean notes topped with coarse sugar crystals and magic glitter Cookie Vom Krampus: A decadent triple chocolate cookie infused with peppermint and covered in cool chocolate mint Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar Available November 11th through December 30th “Naughty or Nice” Deviled Eggs: Naughty: crispy ham and spicy honey glaze or Nice: crispy ham and sweet honey glaze (New) Here We Come A-Croquetting: Holiday croquettes with turkey and stuffing topped with bacon and cranberry jam and turkey gravy on a bed of pureed sweet potatoes (New) Boughs of Holly Flatbread with Ham & Brie: Brie cheese, black forest ham, watercress, Granny Smith apples, pomegranate seed, and lemon vinaigrette Grandma’s Revenge Venison Sliders: Venison sausage patty, bacon cranberry jam, watercress, and tomato on a Parker House roll Post-Flight “Milk” and Cookies: Assorted Christmas cookies and coquito (New) Hot Chocolate Grail Flight: Traditional spiced butterscotch hot chocolate, white chocolate hot chocolate, and peppermint hot chocolate (New) Claus Mo: Cosmopolitan garnished with a red sugar rim and a Santa hat made out of a strawberry and marshmallow Pomegranate Gin & Tonic: St. Augustine Gin, pomegranate juice, and tonic soda (New) Yule Mule: Bombay Sapphire Gin, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, cranberry juice, rosemary simple syrup, and holly leaf sugar garnish Marketplace Snacks Available November 11th through December 30th Santa Mickey Mouse Bubble Sundae: Vanilla soft-serve, Mickey Mouse bubble waffle, chocolate cookie pieces, chocolate sauce, Mickey Mouse Santa hat, and Chocolate Pocky Stick (New) Splitsville Luxury Lanes Available November 25th through January 2nd Poinsettia Spritz: A refreshing cocktail made with plum-infused vodka, sugar plum jam, fresh lemon juice, allspice dram liqueur, and prosecco Swirls on the Water Available November 11th through December 30th Frozen Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Soft-serve: Frozen hot chocolate, peppermint soft-serve, and white chocolate peppermint bark (New) Peppermint Chocolate Bark Soft-serve Nachos: Peppermint soft-serve, chocolate soft-serve, and waffle chips topped with whipped cream, M&M’s chocolate candies, and chocolate sauce (New) Vivoli il Gelato Santa’s Little Helper Sundae: Two scoops of chocolate, mint chocolate chip, chocolate sauce, crushed peppermint, and whipped cream (Available November 1st through January 3rd) Spiced Apple Cider Float: Spiced apple cider gelato with Cigar City Homemade Apple Pie Cider (Available November 1st through January 3rd) Bah Humbug Milkshake: Milkshake with cake batter gelato, red velvet cake, and a red velvet cake to top (Available November 1st through January 4th) Available at Outdoor Bars Throughout Disney Springs Available November 11th through December 30th Red-Nosed Margarita: Patron Silver, Cointreau, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, lime juice, sweet and sour, and pure cane syrup (New) Fireside Cider: Fireball Whiskey, Stoli Vanilla Vodka, white cranberry juice, grenadine, and ginger ale garnished with a half rim of cinnamon sugar Available at Carts and Kiosks Musical Holiday Tin Premium Bucket Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper Cup Disney’s Hollywood Studios ABC Commissary Available November 8th through January 1st Holiday Minnie Mouse Bundt Cake: Spice cake rolled in cinnamon-sugar with apple pie filling and topped with spiced maple buttercream and salted caramel icing (New) Reindeer Mousse: Spiced cherry-orange dark chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, and gold chocolate cookie base with dark chocolate glaze and milk chocolate buttercream (New) Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce Backlot Express Available November 8th through January 1st Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red Velvet Cake, candy cane buttercream, and holiday sprinkles Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce Dockside Diner Available November 8th through January 1st Holiday Tree Marshmallow: Vanilla bean marshmallow and raspberry jam dipped in chocolate on top of a vanilla cookie (New) Hot Cocoa Flight: Flight of three hot cocoa with Stoli Vanil Vodka, Red Stag Cherry Whiskey, and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur Fairfax Fare Available November 8th through January 1st Hot Cocoa Flight: Flight of three hot cocoa with Stoli Vanil Vodka, Red Stag Cherry Whiskey, and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur Hollywood Scoops Available November 8th through January 1st Candy Cane Milkshake: Peppermint ice cream shake topped with whipped cream, chocolate cake doughnut, and candy cane sprinkles The Hollywood Brown Derby Available November 8th through January 1st Winter Signature Dessert: Pumpkin mousse, milk chocolate Cremeux, chocolate pecan cookie, vanilla sauce, Chantilly cream, and a pecan crumble (New) PizzeRizzo Available November 8th through January 1st Melted Snowman Sugar Cookie: Sugar cookie with red and green sugar, white chocolate, marshmallow, dark chocolate top hat, raspberry-chocolate twigs, orange sprinkle, and chocolate covered cocoa nibs (New) Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce Rosie’s All-American Café Available November 8th through January 1st Santa Mickey Mouse Cupcake: Chocolate cake filled with mocha fudge and topped with red almond buttercream, white chocolate, and dark chocolate Mickey Mouse ears (New) Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce The Trolley Car Café Available November 8th through January 1st Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookie (New) Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red Velvet Cake, candy cane buttercream, and holiday sprinkles Woody’s Lunch Box Available November 8th through January 1st Hot Chocolate Lunch Box Tart: Chocolate fudge filling, hot chocolate marshmallow fondant, and mini marshmallows (New) Available at Various Locations Throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios Available November 11th through January 1st In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry, lime and cinnamon (New). Available at the following: Animation Courtyard Bar The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Hollywood & Vine Oasis Canteen Tune-in Lounge Sunshine Day Bar 50’s Prime Time Café Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper (New). Available at the following: ABC Commissary Backlot Express The Market PizzeRizzo Rosie’s All-American Café Main Entrance Outdoor Kiosk Musical Holiday Tin Premium Bucket (New). Available at the following: Popcorn Kiosks near Hollywood Boulevard, Hyperion Theater, and Animation Courtyard Toy Story Blocks Premium Bucket (New). Available at the following: Popcorn Kiosks near Hyperion Theater, Animation Courtyard, and in Toy Story Land Available at Outdoor Kiosk Locations Available November 11th through January 1st Mickey Mouse Brownie: Chocolate brownie with holiday sprinkles Holiday Popcorn Mix: Caramel corn with white chocolate, red and green M&M’s chocolate candies, and candy cane peppermint pieces presented by Freeform 25 Days of Christmas Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Creature Comforts Available December 19th-31st Holiday Mousse Dome: Amaretto chocolate mousse cherry cranberry coulis, orange chocolate cake, white chocolate glaçage, and chocolate pieces Flame Tree Barbecue, Pizzafari, and Restaurantosaurus Available December 1st-30th Menagerie Cupcake: Gingerbread cake with cream cheese filling and vanilla frosting Isle of Java Available through December 31st S’mores Hot Cocoa: Crowned with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkling of graham cracker crumbs Sea Salt Caramel Hot Cocoa topped with sweet, whipped cream and drizzles of luscious caramel syrup Peppermint Hot Cocoa: Wintry taste of Peppermint bits sprinkled over whipped cream Satu’li Canteen Available December 22nd-31st Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse with peppermint sauce, peppermint candy pieces, and chocolate “dirt” Tiffins Available December 24th through January 1st Horchata Mousse with a gingerbread sable cookie, pecan praline crumble, coffee ice cream, and bourbon caramel sauces Tusker House Available November 11th through December 31st In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry, lime, and cinnamon (New) (Souvenir jingle glow cube available) Available at Popcorn Carts Available through December 31st Musical Holiday Tin Premium Bucket (New) Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper Cup (New) Gold Tree Popcorn Bucket There’s your look at all of the holiday food coming to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs. Stick around for our reviews on a ton of these new items! For now, you can check out the food items we know are returning for Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT, and all of the food items coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news, reviews, and updates! 6 Ways You’re Doing Christmas WRONG 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! Which new food item are you the most excited to try? Tell us in the comments! The post Over 25 NEW Food Items Coming to Disney World Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic is almost here! Swan & Dolphin Hotel This fun festival will be returning to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort on November 11th through 12th. We were invited to a media preview of the event, so now we’re coming to you with some tips to help you navigate the Food and Wine Classic like a pro! Here are our 10 best tips for attending the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! Plan Ahead Before you attend, be sure to look over all the menus of the items that will be available at the event. Although you might want to try and eat EVERYTHING, that would be very hard to do (trust us, we’ve tried). Make note of those items you absolutely MUST try to prioritize the stomach space you’re going to need for the event. Baked Ricotta Cheese Custard That’s not to say that there isn’t some room for spontaneity, but you’ll also save a lot of time if you know the menus in advance. You’ll also want to go ahead and plan for any seminars you want to attend (we’ll get to that in a bit). Click here to look at the full menus for the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Relax Before This event occurs at night, so you’ll have a whole day to do nothing but relax and prepare to eat and drink to your heart’s delight. This may not be a good day to hit the parks, which might leave you feeling too tired to do much of anything later. Pool at Swan and Dolphin Instead, spend some time chilling in the pool, book a massage, and take it easy. Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin! Get There Early The festival runs from 5:30PM to 9PM — believe us when we say there is a LOT to see, eat, and drink. So be sure to arrive early so you can get checked in and ready to hit the ground running as soon as the event starts. Arrive early so you can start eating ASAP There are also sure to be lines for checking in, so the earlier you’re there, the better! Here Are The 5 BEST Things to Do in Disney World in November Bring Your Appetite This is not the day you’ll want to have a big breakfast or big lunch. Your best bet is to eat light earlier in the day so you’re ready to fill up on items at the festival! There’s a lot to try, so bring your appetite You never want to attend the Food and Wine Classic full — because, then, what’s the point. Bring a healthy appetite with you! Why It’s Time You Should Go To This Event! Try Everything You Can A single ticket for the Food and Wine Classic gets you access to EVERY single food and drink item available. This is unlike the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival where you have to pay for a park ticket PLUS pay for each individual food booth item. So EAT AND DRINK EVERYTHING YOU CAN. Be sure to try EVERYTHING Once you’ve tried your must-eats, be sure to circle back and try other items that look good to you. Or have seconds of your favorites — we won’t judge! Here Are 13 Things You NEED to Try at the Food and Wine Classic in Disney World Get Drinks Yes, EVERYTHING is included in your ticket price for the Food and Wine Classic, and that includes ALL drinks. So if you want to drink up, here’s your chance. Try some new wines and cocktails! Drink Up! Considering the price of alcoholic drinks, this is where you’ll really get your money’s worth for the price of your ticket. See Details About Last Year’s Food & Wine Classic Event Spend The Night It’s going to be way more convenient to attend the festival if you’re also staying at the Swan & Dolphin Resort. Here’s the cool thing about that: you can bundle your Food and Wine Classic ticket and stay and save a few $$$ on your stay! Consider staying at the Swan & Dolphin! It’s also going to make it easier to attend the event if you’re staying at the hotel. Learn more about this hotel’s food options here Don’t miss out on additional seminars and entertainment Did you know you could also attend seminars at the Food and Wine Classic? Although these do cost an additional amount, you could learn all about wine tasting, pasta making, craft cocktails, and more! Food and Wine Classic 2021 To book a seminar, visit the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic website. Also, be sure to not miss out on the live entertainment performing in the Dolphin clamshell fountain each evening. You’ll also find a merchandise tent nearby! Here’s a full list of this year’s seminars Bring a friend It’s not only more fun if you bring a friend along to the festival, but it gives you the opportunity to try even MORE food. Here’s the strategy: everyone gets something different and then you can just have a massive food tasting among friends. If you bring a friend, you can try EVEN more! This is actually a tip we give for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, too, because it’s always a surefire way to try even MORE delicious noms. Here’s a SNEAK PEEK at the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic in Disney World Consider VIP Experiences Want to plus up your Food and Wine Classic experience? This year, the festival is offering two VIP experiences: VIP Champagne and Dessert Party at the Swan Reserve and a Master Sommelier-led Grand Tasting. Did someone say dessert? Although these experiences are pricey, they are sure to offer you some once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences. Here are more details about the VIP Experiences If you do plan on visiting the Food and Wine Classic, tickets are available now and can be purchased from Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic website. Tickets are $165 per person. If you want to book a stay and seminar tickets, call 888-828-8850 — be sure to ask about room discounts if you’re attending the festival (note that you must purchase your Food and Wine Classic tickets before asking about the room discount). Seminars Are Returning for the 2022 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic — Learn More Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be attending this year’s Food and Wine Classic? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotels to attend their media preview of the Food & Wine Classic. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post 10 HUGE Tips for the Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner! Discover all the holiday goodies available at Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs.View the full article

When you go to Disney World, you have to prepare for a lot of things. Rainy Day Ride closures, severe weather, transportation closures — all of these things could complicate your trip. It’s currently hurricane season for the Atlantic runs started in June and ends on November 30th, and since the summer we’ve seen quite a few storms. Right now, a new storm is headed towards Florida. As of the morning of November 7th, subtropical storm Nicole is headed for Florida. The projected path for the newly formed storm is that it will arrive at Florida’s east coast by Wednesday night. By this time, the storm is expected to be near hurricane strength, according to the National Hurricane Center. ©NHC The center of Nicole is expected to arrive at the northwestern Bahamas where it will then make its way to Florida. Currently Nicole is a subtropical storm with 40 mph winds as far out as 275 miles. Experts predict that the storm will transition to a tropical system with higher wind speeds within 2-3 days. According to the Orlando Sentinel, National Hurricane Center senior hurricane specialist Robbie Berg said, “It’s not out of the question for Nicole to reach hurricane strength, especially given how warm the waters are in the vicinity of the Bahamas.” ©NHC UPDATE: Several parts of Central Florida including Disney World are under Tropical Storm Watch until November 10th. This means that Tropical Storm conditions are possible in the next 48 hours. Berg also commented on what to expect like “significant wind, storm surge and rainfall impacts over a large portion of the northwestern Bahamas, Florida, and the southeastern coast of the United States during much of the upcoming week.” So what should you do if you’re going to Disney World this week? Magic Kingdom The storm is expected to impact Central Florida by mid-week, so you should expect to experience some rain. Pack your ponchos and extra pair of shoes and socks in the parks with you to stay dry. You should also bring some food back to your hotel room just in case. Also, keep an eye on the weather forecast to prepare yourself for the weather. If you see a bad patch of weather coming up, you may want to find shelter or go back to your hotel room. Bring those ponchos We’ll continue to watch the projected path and bring you the latest updates on subtropical storm Nicole. What to Know About the 2022 Hurricane Season 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 traveling to Florida this week? Let us know in the comments. The post Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Disney World As Subtropical Storm Nicole Approaches Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s no secret that Walt Disney World is expensive, but did you know that there are free things in Disney? It’s true! Many of the items on this list are even on our must-do list for every visit! 10. Pixie Dust Peter Pan taught us that all we need is a little faith, trust, and […] The post 10 Best Free Things To Do In Walt Disney World appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Happy holidays from the West Coast — yes, the holidays have arrived in Disneyland. Holiday Ears and a Snowy Castle The snow is on the castle, we just learned about an EPIC musical holiday bucket arriving soon, and the food booths are out for the Disney California Adventure Festival of the Holidays. So while we’re gearing up for a fantastic holiday season in the parks, let’s see what else is new here! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium Okay, here we go! There’s a Star Wars Characters Loungefly Mini Backpack for $75… Star Wars characters …Fuzzy Ears for $34.99… FUZZY and PINK …Pink Fuzzy Crocs for $64.99… So fuzzy …a Mickey Disneyland Long Sleeve Shirt for $39.99… For Adults …a Mickey Disneyland Long Sleeve Shirt for Kids for $34.99… For Kids … a Polka Dot Minnie Pillow for $34.99… Fluffy …a Minnie Mouse Shirt for $36.99… Minnie! …Minnie Mouse Sweats for $49.99… Minnie sweatpants …a Disney Magic Bucket Hat for $29.99… Disney magic …a Mickey Mouse Water Bottle for $22.99… Water bottle … a Stitch Sweatshirt for $39.99… Experiment 626 …Stitch Sweats for $49.99… Matching sweats …a black Stitch Shirt for $36.99… Stitch …a Mickey and Minnie Christmas Pin Set for $17.99… Set …a Mickey Cheer Pin… Cheer …a Mickey Wreath Pin… A wreath …a Pluto Christmas Pin… Pluto …a Goofy Christmas Pin… Goofy …a Chip ‘n’ Dale Stocking Pin… Our fave chipmunks … a Dark Gray Disneyland Hoodie for $64.99… Disneyland hoodie …a Disneyland Beanie for $24.99… Disneyland beanie …Mickey Christmas Baby Pajamas for $39.99… SO cute …Christmas Crocs for $64.99… These CROCS …a Minnie Baby Christmas Outfit for $44.99… Minnie! …a Minnie Kids Sweater for $49.99… Minnie sweater …Christmas Socks for $21.99… Fun socks …a Red Kids Coat for $59.99… Nice coat …a Chocolate Advent Calendar for $14.99… Chocolate! …a Chip ‘n’ Dale Plush for $34.99… We love them! …Green Christmas Ears for $34.99… Holiday Ears and a Snowy Castle …a Santa Mickey Spirit Jersey for $94.99… Santa Mickey …a Mickey and Minnie Christmas Tree Long Sleeve Shirt for $44.99… Decorating the tree …a Mickey and Minnie Shirt for $36.99… Santa Mickey and Minnie …a Minnie Cardigan for $59.99… Love these colors …a Minnie Christmas Sweatshirt for $54.99… Minnie …a Set of Chocolate Bars for $15.99… Chocolate bars …Santa Hat Ears for $34.99… Santa ears! …a Countdown to Christmas for $54.99… How many days? …a Minnie Sherpa Jacket for $64.99… This looks warm …a Tree Skirt for $79.99… Adorable tree skirt …a Greeting Card Set for $19.99… Greeting cards …an Ornament Set of 5 for $44.99… The Fab 5 … a Bauble Ornament Set for $34.99… Pretty baubles …a Mickey Starbucks Espresso Cup for $17.99… Cutest espresso cup ever …a Mickey Santa Hat Starbucks Bottle for $29.99… Awesome water bottle …a Mickey Starbucks Tumbler for $29.99… Santa Mickey Tumbler …a Best Christmas Wishes Plate for $14.99… Best Christmas Wishes …a Plate Set of 4 for $44.99… 4 holiday plates …a Lights Glass for $14.99… It’s got lights on it …a Set of 4 Glasses for $39.99… Full set of glasses …a Set of 4 Bowls for $44.99… Bowls …Seasons Greetings Dish Towels for $19.99… Kitchen towels …a Mickey Christmas Snoap Wand for $32.48… Let it snoap …a Christmas Sweater Spirit Jersey for $99.99… It’s a sweater AND a spirit jersey …Flannel Hat Ears for $34.99… Winter hat ears …Plaid Ears for $34.99… Plaid ears …a Happy Holidays Pet Shirt for $39.99… Pet spirit jersey …a DIY Card Kit for $24.99… Make your own cards …All Over Holiday Print Sweats for $49.99… Fun holiday sweats …All Over Holiday Print Hoodie for $64.99… Matching hoodie …a Light Up Musical Figurine for $69.99… It plays music! …a Mickey Mold for $29.99… Mold! …Mickey Krispies Treats for $13.99… Treats …a Cookie Cutter Set for $24.99… Make cookies! …Christmas Cocoa Popcorn for $6.99… Cocoa popcorn …a Mickey Holiday Baking Dish for $29.99… Holiday casserole? …a Mickey Holiday Baking Dish with Lid for $39.99… Fun baking dish …a Seasons Greetings Mixing Bowl Set of 3 for $44.99… Mixing Bowls …Toy Story Holiday Ears for $34.99… Toy Story ears …a Black Panther Snowball Ornament for $26.99… Black Panther …a Yule Be Merry Rocket and Groot Stocking for $34.99… Rocket and Groot …Avengers Pajama Pants for $39.99… Holiday Avengers PJs …a Seasons Grootings Shirt for $36.99… Seasons Grootings …Kids Crocs for $54.99... Kid’s Crocs …a Mickey Ear Baseball Hat for $29.99… Gingerbread Mickey …a Gingerbread Long Sleeve Button Up Shirt for $49.99… …a Star Wars Kids Onesie for $34.99… Star Wars …a Yoda Santa Hat for $29.99… Yoda Ears …a Mickey Wreath for $49.99… Pretty wreath …a Light Up Mickey Figure for $59.99… It lights up …a Pet Button Up Shirt for $29.99… Pet shirt …an Adult Pajama Set for $59.99… Plaid PJs …a Kids Plaid Dress for $34.99… Plaid dress …a Kids Plaid Mickey Shirt and Pants for $39.99… Outfit …a Holiday Minnie Plush for $29.99… Holiday Minnie …a Baymax Plush for $29.99… Baymax …a Snowman Spirit Jersey for $79.99… Snowman! …a Mickey Turtleneck Shirt for $39.99… Turtleneck …a Onesie Set for $34.99… Holiday onesies …a Baby Dress for $34.99… Sweet dress …a Kids Christmas Long Sleeve Shirt for $29.99… Kid’s shirt …a Christmas Light Necklace… So fun …Mickey and Minnie Snow Ears (which we already saw in Disney World) for $34.99… Yay for the holidays! …a Merriest Place on Earth Magnet… Magnet …and Denim Ears. 90’s ears The ears are $34.99. ALERT! A MUSICAL Holiday Popcorn Bucket Is Coming Soon to Disney World and Disneyland! Get A Sneak Peek! Plaza Point Okay, there’s more. There’s a Cookies and Milk Set for $29.99… Cookies and milk for Santa …a Seasons Greetings Bag Tote for $5.99… Tote …a Tree Skirt for $79.99… Tree skirt …a Germany Christmas Ornament for $22.99… Germany …a Mickey Hanukkah Plush for $29.99… Hanukkah Mickey …a Hanukkah Tray for $34.99… Tray …a Hanukkah Napkin for $12.99… Napkin …a Hanukkah Table Runner for $59.99… Table runner …a Hanukkah Glass for $17.99… Wine glass …a Hanukkah Blanket for $74.99… Blanket …a Hanukkah Pillow for $34.99… Pillow …a Make the Season Bright Tray for $39.99… Minnie …a Toy to the World Pillow for $34.99… Toy Story holiday pillow …a Pixar Blanket for $59.99… Fuzzy blankie …a Most Magical Time of the Year Tray for $29.99… Mickey and Minnie …and a Judy Hopps Mug. Judy The mug is $24.99. NEW ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Experiences Revealed for Disneyland Resort – Learn More! Disney Clothiers Here, we found a Mickey All Over Print Fleece Jacket for $69.99 Mickey …and a Mickey Fleece Jacket for $69.99… Mickey again! …a Disneyland Sleeve “D” Long Sleeve Shirt for $44.99… The Big D …Mickey Santa Adjustable Ears for $23.99… Adjustable ears …Baublebar Holiday Ears for $54.99… Blingy …and a Christmas Dooney & Bourke Satchel. Dooney & Bourke bag The satchel is $298. MagicBand+ Is Now Live In Disneyland — Check It Out With Us! 20th Century Music Shop How about some holiday pins? We’ve got a Mickey and Friends Decorating Castle Pin for $34.99… Jumbo pin …a Buzz Pin for $19.99… Buzz …a Sulley Pin for $19.99… Sulley …a Dug Pin for $19.99… Dug …and a Coco Pin. Coco The Coco Pin is $19.99. Check out Pixar’s Holiday Collection Here! Disney Showcase Here we found a Frame Ornament for $24.99… Frame Ornament …a Holiday Mickey Plush for $29.99… Mickey …a Kids Dress with Bow for $69.99… So pretty …a Holiday Soap Dispenser for $29.99… Want …a Merriest Place on Earth Pitcher for $34.99… Pitcher …a DIY Ornament Kit for $19.99… Make ornaments …and a Pet Toy Set. Pet toys The pet toy set is $24.99. Get a SNEAK PEEK at Disney’s 100th Anniversary Spirit Jersey Mad Hatter How about a Zootopia Beanie? Zootopia The hat is $24.99. Check Out The DETAILS Revealed for the 100th Anniversary Celebration at Disneyland Resort! Star Trader Okay, over at Star Trader, we found a Star Wars Button Up Shirt for $59.99… Star Wars shirt …a Greatest in the Galaxy Hat for $29.99… Baseball cap …a Greatest in the Galaxy Kids Shirt for $29.99… Kids shirt …a Marvel Anorak for $59.99… MARVEL …a Marvel Onesie for $29.99… Too cute …a Marvel Pocket Tee for $36.99… Pocket tee …a Marvel Sweater Vest for $49.99… Sweater vest …Marvel Khakis for $54.99… Yep, Khakis …a T’Challa Glow Necklace for $18.56… T’challa …a Sulley Nutcracker for $69.99… It’s a nutcracker! …a Toy Story Alien Light Up Glass Tree for $54.99… OoOoOoh … a Wall-e Oven Mitt for $34.99… Bake with Wall-E …and Pixar Dog Toys. Adorable pet toys The dog toys are $24.99. Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary — See Concept Art Pioneer Mercantile Here we found a Pixar Hot Cocoa Set for $14.99… Hot cocoa! …and a Bambi Baret. Berets are cool The beret is $29.99. Here Are 12 NEW Trailers Disney and Pixar Just Released for Upcoming Movies and Shows Westward Ho Pin Trading Okay, there are a TON of fun Ornament Pins here for $24.99 each. There’s White Rabbit… White Rabbit …Timothy Mouse… Timothy Mouse …Piglet… Piglet …Peter Pan… Peter Pan …Kronk… Kronk …Cogworth and Lumiere… Cogworth and Lumiere …Abu as an elephant… Abu as an elephant …and 101 Dalmations. 101 Dalmations We also found a Holiday Mystery Pin Set for $17.99… Mystery! …and a Big Hero 6 Countdown Pin. Big Hero 6 The countdown pin is $17.99. Here’s The Opening DATE for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland California Adventure Merchandise Updates Elysian Arcade The Black Starbucks Tumbler is here! SO cool It’s $49.98. Disney’s ‘Princess and the Frog’ Store Is OPEN — Coming INSIDE With Us! Five and Dime Check out this new Zootopia Hat for $24.99… Zootopia …and this Powerline Shirt! POWERLINE! The shirt is $36.99. Here’s How Grad Nites Will Be More EXPENSIVE in Disneyland in 2023 Off the Page There’s a Drax Holiday Funko Pop for $14.99… Drax …a Santa Clause Mug for $29.99… Scott Calvin’s mug …and a Santa Clause Ornament. The Santa Clause The ornament is $29.99. runDisney Will Return to Disneyland For the First Time in YEARS — Learn More! Super Store Here, we found a Shuri in Sunbird Funko Pop for $29.99… Shuri in Sunbird …Marvel Nesting Bowls for $34.99… Bowl set …a Marvel Mug for $14.99… New mug …a Marvel Oven Mitt for $19.99… For your baking …a Marvel Spatula and Whisk Set for $19.99… Whisk up a Marvel treat …Marvel Measuring Cups for $24.99… Measuring cups …a Marvel Spatula for $14.99… Spatula …Marvel Coasters for $29.99… Coasters …a Marvel Pot for $29.99… All about Marvel …a Wakanda Forever Kids Shirt for $29.99… Wakanda Forever …a Shuri Designer Doll for $129.99… Shuri …a Marvel Pocket Tee for $36.99… Another pocket tee …a Marvel Hoodie for $59.99… Bright hoodie …a Spider-Man Holiday Mug for $19.99… Spidey and friends …a Holiday Groot Onesie for $29.99… I am Groot …a M’baku Funko Pop for $14.99… M’baku …and a Marvel Light Up Sign. Light-up sign The sign is $99.99. TWO New Nighttime Spectaculars Announced For Disneyland Resort! Get Details! Collector’s Warehouse There’s a new Spider-Man Cosbaby for $24.99… Spiderman …a Black and Gold Spider-Man Cosbaby for $24.99… Black and gold suit …a Green Goblin Cosbaby for $29.99… Green Goblin …and a Dr. Octopus Cosbaby. Doc Ock Doc Ock is $29.99. Check Out Concept Art Released for the Reimagined Toontown in Disneyland WEB Suppliers You can get a Spidey Amazing Friends Puzzle. It’s a puzzle The puzzle is $14.99. Here’s More About The ‘Big Hero 6’ Land Coming to Disney California Adventure Knick’s Knacks There’s a Lotso Shirt for $39.99… Lotso …Monsters Inc. Shorts for $39.99… Monsters Shorts …a Soul Desktop Organizer for $24.99… Soul …an Up Wedding Countdown for $49.99… SO sweet …and a Dante Coloring Plush. Color Dante The plush is $39.99. Here Are Details on the NEW Attraction Coming to Disney’s Avengers Campus — And a FIRST LOOK at King Thanos Rushin’ River Some new animal plushes are here. There’s a Gorilla Plush for $29.99… Gorilla …a Zebra Plush for $24.99… Zebra …and a Cheetah Plush. Cheetah The cheetah is $24.99. Here Are The NEW Dining Options Coming to Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney Here’s what we found at World of Disney: a Striped Mickey Long Sleeve Shirt for $39.99… Mickey shirt …a Minnie and Daisy Disneyland Shirt for $19.99. Minnie and Daisy …a pair of Castle Track Pants for $44.99… Castle pants …a Disneyland Track Hoodie for $49.99. Matching hoodie …a Fab Four Sweatshirt for $32.99… Donald, Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto …a Disneyland Sweatshirt for $32.99… Sweatshirt … a Caterpillar Loungefly Mini Backpack for $85… Rare character! …a Germany Christmas Shirt for $24.99… Germany Shirt …a Germany Christmas Mug for $19.99… Germany Mug …this Germany Christmas Dish Towel for $19.99… Dish Towels …the Olaf Pajama Pillow Set for $44.99... Olaf PJs …the Rex Pajama Pillow Set for $44.99… Rex PJs …the Stitch Pajama Pillow Set for $44.99… Stitch PJs …the 12 Days of Christmas Ornament for $39.99… 12 Days of Christmas Ornament …a Green Christmas Long Sleeve for $36.99… Long Sleeve …the Toy Story Set of 3 Costumes for $169.99… Costumes …the Stitch Nice List? Kids Shirt for $19.99… Stitch! …the Snow White Ornament Set for $79.99… Snow White Ornaments …the Mickey and Minnie Caroling Ornament for $26.99… Caroling …and the Mickey and Minnie Nutcracker Ornament for $22.99… Nutcracker Ornament …the Hanukkah T-Shirt for $36.99… Hanukkah Shirt …the Hanukkah Gift Tags for $12.99… Gift Tags …a Yule Be Merry Dog Shirt for $24.99… Pet Shirt …the Santa Clause Card Holder for $49.99… Card Holder …the Brave Limited Edition Doll for $149.99… Merida …the Jasmine Limited Edition Doll also for $149.99… Jasmine …this Avatar Jacket for $89.99… Jacket …a Skimwig Plush for $22.99… Skimwig Plush …and this Ilu Avatar Plushes. Ilu Plush These are $34.99 each. See the NEWEST Trailer for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Here! Dress Shop Over in the Dress Shop, you’ll find the Dooney and Bourke Christmas Wallet for $168… Wallet …this Black Loungefly Wallet for $50… Loungefly Wallet …a Minnie Mexico Shirt for $36.99… Shirt …and a Mexico Hoodie. Hoodie The hoodie costs $64.99. Check Out The Feature That Will Help You Find Your Car in Disneyland Resort! Pin Traders Looking for some pins? Check out the Disneyland Hotel Holiday Pin… Disneyland Hotel …the Grand Californian Pin… Grand Californian Pin …and the Paradise Pier Hotel Pin. These are $19.99 each. Paradise Pier Hotel Pin Also grab the “it’s a small world” Holiday Pin for $24.99… Cute! …the Haunted Mansion Holiday Pin for $19.99… Haunted Mansion Holiday …the Character Gift Boxes Pin for $19.99… Pin …and the Moana Princess Tea Party Pin. Tea Party The tea party pin is $19.99. The Surprise Disneyland Trip Video That Will Bring You to Tears Star Wars Trading Post Celebrate the Star Wars holiday Life Day with the Life Day Shirt for $36.99… Life Day Shirt …the Life Day Tumbler for $24.99… Tumbler …the Life Day Robe for $49.99… Robe …the Life Day Ornament for $24.99… Ornament …the Chewbacca Life Day Funko Pop for $14.99… Funko …and the Chewbacca Life Day Plush. Plush The plush will cost you $26.99. Here’s an UPDATE on the Transformation of Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort Grand Californian Merchandise Updates Acorns Gifts and Goods Disney Vacation Club members have some new merch to check out! There is lots to see like the DVC License Plate Frame ($24.99)… Frame …the DVC Corckcicle Cup ($40.99)… Corkcicle …a DVC Keychain ($14.99)… Keychain …the DVC Mickey Ornament ($22.99)… Ornament …the DVC Luggage Tag ($14.99)… Luggage Tag …the DVC Loungefly ($80)… Loungefly …a DVC Dooney and Bourke Backpack ($298)… Dooney …the DVC Quarter Zip ($59.99)… DVC Pullover …a DVC Tumbler ($29.99)… Tumbler …the Welcome Home for the Holidays Shirt ($34.99)… Shirt …a Women’s Home for the Holidays Shirt ($29.99)… Shirt …the Good Times Great Places Jacket ($59.99)… Jacket …a DVC Button Up ($59.99)… Button Up Shirt …the DVC Holiday Tumbler ($29.99)… Holiday Tumbler …a DVC Spirit Jersey ($79.99)… Spirit Jersey …this pair of DVC Loungefly Ears ($44.99)… Ears …and finally, the Let the Good Times Begin Shirt. Good Times Shirt Grab the shirt for $29.99. Check Out The MASSIVE Hulk Now Meeting at Disney California Adventure Are you planning on visiting Disneyland for the holidays? Be sure to check out all the holiday decor in the parks, and don’t miss the Festival of the Holidays in Disney California Adventure — all the food booths are listed here! You’ll also want to be sure to ride Haunted Mansion Holiday, as well as “it’s a small world” with its holiday overlay! Disneyland’s FAMOUS Candy Canes Are Coming Back SOON — Here’s When! 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 holiday thing at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disneyland Resort: Over 250 (!!) Pieces of Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World entertainment was hit pretty hard following the COVID-19 closure in Disney World. Slinky Dog Dash Over the last few years, we have slowly seen the entertainment we were once used to in 2019 trickle back into the parks. For example, the princess character dining location known as Akershus has just now reopened, and Fantasmic! officially reopened this week as well. Now, some street performers are making their way back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Green Army Men Drum Corps are marching down the streets of Toy Story Land once again. It’s good to see them back! Performances should be daily and you should be able to spot them at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM, and 4:30PM. Green Army Drum Corps These guys sure know how to entertain a crowd! We’re glad to see them back! We also recently saw Woody, Jessie, and Buzz return to Toy Story Land for meet and greets. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates in Disney World! See all the CHANGES that were made to Fantasmic! in Disney World 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. Are you planning to visit Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments below. The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Fan-Favorite Characters Are BACK in Toy Story Land at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This weekend brought a HUGE runDisney event, the Wine and Dine Half Marathon, to Disney World! ©Disney Hundreds of runners got on their marks, got set, and WENT running through Disney World in hopes of getting a cool medal, fun merchandise, and even some discounts on water park tickets and food! But how did that affect crowds in the parks? Let’s find out! Magic Kingdom When we started our morning at the Transportation and Ticket Center, we saw that the line to get on the Monorail to Magic Kingdom was crowded and long. There were a LOT of people here this morning! That’s a lot of people Likewise, when we finally got to Magic Kingdom later, Main Street, U.S.A. also felt very crowded. Very busy Fantasyland, which has its share of areas where people bottleneck, was a sea of people. Loads of people in Fantasyland Adventureland was the same. Adventureland was packed Of all the parks today, Magic Kingdom was certainly the busiest! EPCOT EPCOT wasn’t quite as bad. There were spots where it almost felt peaceful. But there are a lot of open spaces around World Showcase, which means it doesn’t feel as crowded. Not too bad However, the view from the Mexico Pavilion tells a different story, but it’s still not as bad as what we saw in Magic Kingdom. World Showcase crowds Note that there’s OFTEN a line to get into the Mexico Pavilion — it’s VERY popular (it’s gotta’ be the margaritas, right?). Disney’s Hollywood Studios We popped into Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios because that’s usually where we can get a good idea of what the crowds are like in the park. There were definitely a lot of people there, but we’ve seen it much more packed! Toy Story Land If you’re headed to Disney World, you may realize that running into crowds could be inevitable. There are ways to avoid crowds, though, especially if you know about all these secret walkways that will take you AROUND them. Sometimes, it’s also just nice to take a break — leave the parks, go resort-hopping, hit up Disney Springs, or take a dive in your hotel’s pool. You don’t have to stay in the park from opening to closing — you can enjoy many activities outside of the parks, too, that won’t have as many people! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your best tip for dealing with crowds in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post THIS Is Why We Warn You About runDisney Weekends in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article