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Going to Disney World isn’t always easy these days! EPCOT You have to buy your tickets, make park pass reservations, book a hotel, figure out where to eat, and oh yeah — pay attention to all the construction going on around Disney World! New attractions, restaurants, and plenty more projects are being worked on daily, and we do our best to keep up with it so you don’t have to. Chances are a lot has changed since we last checked in, so let’s take a look at the biggest construction updates from this week in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Center Street Part of the pavement resurfacing has been completed on Center Street in Magic Kingdom! The brick pavers were replaced, and now it looks like the tables and chairs are accessible once again. Pro-tip: this can be a great spot to escape those crowds and take a little break from the chaos. Part of the construction has been completed! There’s still some work to be done on the pavers closer to Main Street, U.S.A., but we’ll keep an eye out and bring you the latest updates. Walt Disney World Railroad The Fantasyland Train Station water tower has been revealed! It had been covered up by scaffolding and scrim, but hopefully, this means we’re one step closer to being able to board the Walt Disney World Railroad again. Walt Disney World Railroad Water Tower The train has been out of commission due to the construction of TRON, but with TRON opening in spring 2023, we’re hoping the railroad will be soon to follow. TRON: Lightcycle Run And speaking of TRON, things are really starting to come together on the ground in front of the canopy. You can see that the concrete looks to be finished in the lower right foreground of the below photo! Crews have been hard at work constructing the remaining concrete pads and walls — we can’t wait to see what it will look like once it’s finally complete! Check Out the Latest TRON Update Here EPCOT CommuniCore Hall and Plaza A large structure is starting to take shape over in the area where CommuniCore Hall and Plaza will eventually be located. CommuniCore construction The new hall and plaza will be the new “home base” for EPCOT’s seasonal Festivals and live events! CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza will be housed in EPCOT’s World Celebration and are slated to be completed in late 2023. Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana The rock formations at Disney’s new Moana-themed attraction are currently covered by scaffolding, and it looks like more of the ground around the rocks has been cleared as well. Disney revealed at the 2022 D23 Expo that Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana would be opening sometime in late 2023. See the Latest Journey of Water Update Here Disney’s Hollywood Studios Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Something exciting has popped up over in Toy Story Land, though we’re not totally sure what it could be yet. If we had to guess, it looks like some sort of signage for Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ! It’s currently covered by scrim or canvas, but there are two lanterns attached to the structure! We spy lamps! Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ is slated to open up by the end of 2022, so stay tuned for the latest updates! Read About the Latest Rodeo Roundup Updates Here Disney Resort Hotels Disney’s Wilderness Lodge And finally, there’s some exterior work going on over at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort. Part of this building’s facade is completely covered up by scaffolding — keep this in mind if you’re thinking about booking a stay here any time soon! Exterior scaffolding Don’t let these construction projects catch you by surprise — keep them in mind before your next trip. Before you get started planning, check out our NEW tips for saving big in Disney World, and what to do if you can’t get the hotel reservation you wanted. We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! Everything you need to know about the holidays at Disney World! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World construction updates and news. 3 Terrifyingly Easy Ways To Ruin Your Disney World Vacation Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? 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We’re not going to sit here and pretend like planning a Disney World vacation is a completely relaxing experience, because that just wouldn’t be true. Disney World vacations can take a LOT of prepping! There’s a LOT of planning involved for Disney World trips, like how you’re going to get there, when you’re going to go, where you’re going to stay, the restaurants you want to eat at, the parks you want to go to, and more. It can be overwhelming for sure, and even if you plan everything out perfectly, there are still things that people worry about. We wanted to know what people are the MOST worried about for their Disney trips, so we asked our fans on Instagram and Facebook. Let’s dive into what they said! We asked Disney fans “what worries you the most about your Disney World trip?” and we got a TON of responses. On Instagram, we took a poll for 4 of the most popular reasons, and it looks like people are mostly worried about crowds, with cost coming in second. What are YOU the most worried about? Now, let’s dive deeper into some of the written responses. Everything Yep, some people are worried about more than one thing, with one person saying “basically, everything. This has been the most stressful, least magical thing we’ve ever planned. I definitely do not see a repeat. Aside from the astronomical costs we’ve already paid, just the unnecessary hassle that Disney has created for their own experience. You have to plan and schedule and make reservations and pay extra just to stand in a crazy long line or get theme park food. They have made a day at Disney like a day at the office.” Cinderella Castle Another person wrote “the amount of planning, over crowded parks and ever increasing price. This will probably be a one and done trip for us since it’s a huge cost, logistical nightmare and decreasing benefits. I love Disney and so do my kids but it’s getting beyond our reach.” Expedition Everest There is definitely a big level of planning to a Disney World trips that you don’t normally see on other vacations like when you’re just hanging out at the beach for a week. It can be overwhelming, but that’s why we’re here — to make it easier for you! We have all kinds of tips to help you plan, like the planning tips you need to know about before your next Disney World trip, 5 ways to save $1,000 on your Disney trip (really!), what to do if you can’t get the Disney World hotel reservation you wanted, and even your ultimate 1-Day plan for Magic Kingdom. These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 Planning Planning is a big factor, but we wanted to talk about it specifically, because a lot of people mentioned it as one of the things they’re the most worried about, especially DURING their trip. One person said they’re worried about “having to manage every detail every minute! Would love to leave my phone in my purse!” ©Disney Another wrote a similar sentiment, saying they’re worried about “managing Genie+ while trying not to stay glued to my phone. I want to have a plan but not be over scheduled.” Yep, Disney has really become a place where you almost absolutely need to have a smart phone in order to maximize your time. The My Disney Experience app is home to Genie and Genie+, as well as a place where you can see wait times, make reservations, look at a map, and more. Disney’s Animal Kingdom But, just know that you don’t HAVE to be on your phone all of the time, you can still try and just go with the flow as long as you’re very flexible with what you want to accomplish while you’re in the parks. EPCOT Another fan said that they’re worried about “having to make park reservations rather than having a lovely easy breezy time.” Park Pass Reservations are still required, but after you make them, that’s pretty much it! The only thing different now is that you can’t always decide which park you want to visit on the day you’re visiting, especially during busy times of the year. But, getting a Park Hopper ticket will give you some more flexibility. Although now you cannot hop until 2PM. Also, keep checking those park reservations if the park you want is unavailable, because they DO open back up from time to time! The Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip Crowds Ah, crowds. Crowds and Disney World just kind of go hand in hand most of the time. It’s a popular place, people! But, we totally get why this is something to worry about, because it’s something that’s not really in your control unless you specifically plan to go at a time that’s usually not as crowded (but even then, it’s not a guarantee!). Crowds in Disney World One person said they’re worried about “overcrowding and prices that keep going up. Will it still feel magical or will it finally be too much? Our last trip almost convinced us not to come back. We used to be able to not spend more than 20 minutes in a line with FastPasses. Now, wait times are horrendous.” Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Wait Other people said things like they “hate going when it’s busy, but everything else is manageable,” “wait times and crowds dictate the level of enjoyment for the trip every time,” and “crowds can make or break a trip for us, the price is always high, so we plan for that.” We can definitely see how lower crowds can make you have an easier time in the parks since you will likely be able to do and see more! Toy Story Land Along the same lines, some people mentioned that they were worried about other people, specifically rude people. One person wrote that they’re worried about “rude and down right mean guests. The people who think they, and their families are the most important people on the planet. Their time is more important. Their vacations are more important than anyone else’s.” It’s important to keep some perspective when you’re in the parks and remember that everyone is trying to have a good time, so don’t ruin it for anyone else! 3 Terrifyingly Easy Ways to Ruin Your Disney World Vacation Getting on Rides If you pay a lot of money to get to Disney World and to get IN to the parks, you expect to be able to go on the rides, right? But, sometimes that’s easier said than done, especially when it’s busy. Many people mentioned that they were worried about being able to go on rides like Rise of the Resistance or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind because of how popular they are. It’s especially worrisome if you’ve been planning your trip to get on these rides for YEARS. Don’t tell them anything! If you’re worried about this too, you just need to make sure you’re prepared and informed about these rides ahead of time. Rise of the Resistance is almost always the most popular ride in the parks in terms of having a long wait time, so if you can rope drop the ride, do it if you want to minimize that wait time. You can also buy an Individual Lightning Lane for the ride to ensure that you’ll be able to get on Rise. And, when the ride breaks down (which happens quite a lot), we have tips for that, too! Rise of the Resistance As for Guardians of the Galaxy, the ride uses a virtual queue, so you can’t just go jump in line — you have to secure a boarding pass like you used to have to for Rise of the Resistance. We have ALL the tips and tricks for that right here, along with everything you need to know about getting on the ride! And remember, if you’re staying at a Deluxe Disney Resort, you have another opportunity to get on the ride if you visit during Extended Evening Hours. Guardians of the Galaxy Some people were just worried in general about wait times, though. One person said they’re worried about “wait times. Spending all that money to get into parks and not being able to get on the rides you really want to get on.” Just make sure you keep checking out those wait times as well as the forecasted wait times on the My Disney Experience app. And, definitely take advantage of rope dropping rides, Early Theme Park Entry, or Extended Evening Hours if you can. What to Do When Your Phone Dies in Disney World Costs People are worried about the cost of going to Disney World, too. This is totally understandable, especially since we’ve seen a lot of things get price increases lately. One person said they’re worried about “how much food prices may have gone up since I initially booked.” These price increases can and do happen overnight, and we like to keep you as updated as possible so that you can be prepared! Disney World Other people expressed that they’re worried about the cost and not being able to go back to the parks anymore if it gets too expensive. Again, we will absolutely keep you informed if and when we see any price increases on things like food, merchandise, tickets, and more. So much merchandise! And, one person said they’re worried about costs because they “have no self control” when it comes to Disney. We can relate! It’s so hard to resist buying that new pair of ears or just ONE more Dole Whip, but that’s why it’s important to try and budget ahead of time (with some wiggle room) and stick to it if that’s what you need to do in order to be able to visit the parks. Our NEW Tips for Saving BIG in Disney World! The Weather Florida weather can be pretty unpredictable, so it’s totally valid to worry about it during your trip. Luckily, Disney knows how to handle most weather, since they deal with things like storms on the regular. But yes, rain can definitely put a damper on your Disney World days. Stormy Weather One person wrote “you can plan/save for everything except weather. Things change and it ruins a trip.” This is true! You can control a LOT of things about your Disney trip…except for the weather. The best thing you can do is to be prepared and remain flexible. Bring rain gear, have a backup plan, etc. PHOTOS and VIDEOS: Experience 13 Different Ride Evacuations in Disney World Having a Good Time Some people worry that after spending all this time planning and money for the trip that they’ll not have the best time possible. One person wrote they worry about “making sure everyone is happy and gets to do what they want to do.” Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Another said “on one hand I’m worried we aren’t going to do everything we want, on the other hand I’m worried that trying to do everything might make for a miserable trip. I know it’s all about balance.” You’re right! It’s all about balance. It’s not worth trying to do EVERYTHING if it’s going to make you miserable. It might be a good idea to sit down with your group before the trip to get 2-3 must-dos from everyone, so you can make sure those needs are met! EPCOT Rest People are also worried about getting enough rest. One person said “making sure my family gets enough downtime, but can still do a lot! I want to get as much enjoyment as possible with the increase prices.” Remember that it’s important to take some time to decompress and take a break when you need it so that you can keep enjoying your trip. Animal Kingdom Lodge And, some fans are worried about not having a good enough time to want to go back. A fan wrote that they’re worried about “not returning. Disney has been our family vacation “go to” place since 1972…The excitement to return just is not there anymore. We were looking forward to celebrating the 50th together and even that has been a hum-drum let down.” 15 Cheap But Filling Disney World Snacks For When You’re Ballin’ On a Budget Nothing Finally, you have the people who are truly not worried about anything at all. One person said “nothing worries me because it’s the most amazing place and I’m grateful every time I walk down Main Street and see the castle.” The view of the castle can truly make you forget about your worries! Disney World Another said “never have any worries, we just go with the flow, enjoy it all, and make magical memories to last a lifetime.” This person has it figured out! That is truly some of the best advice you can get for your Disney World trip. If you remain flexible and don’t have crazy high expectations about what can get done during your trip, you will have a better and more enjoyable time. Slinky Dog Dash And, one person said that they’re worried about “having to book another (trip) before I have even boarded my flight home, which is exactly what happened to me 4 weeks ago.” Oh yeah, we have also wanted to plan another trip as soon as we leave! Magic Kingdom We will be back with more tips and info on how to specifically help you overcomes some of these fears and worries!! And for more on what Disney fans have to say about Disney World, check out how Disney vacations would change if fans won the lottery, Disney World upgrades people think are worth the money, and how Disney World has made people mad. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. 3 Terrifyingly Easy Ways to Ruin Your Disney World Vacation 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 are you the most worried about for your next Disney World trip? Tell us in the comments! The post The Biggest WORRIES Fans Have When Planning a Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever been to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you might have tried Tonga Toast for breakfast. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort lobby That delicious breakfast is usually found at Kona Cafe (although we’ve also ordered it from Capt Cook’s and made it at home), but the restaurant has been closed for a little while now while undergoing a refurbishment. Well, the cafe will reopen soon, and we have a first look at its makeover! This is what the Kona Cafe entrance looked like before the refurbishment: Kona Cafe Now, it looks COMPLETELY different. The entrance has been changed, and the upgraded look is more in line with the rest of the hotel (the Polynesian received a refurbishment last year). Kona Cafe The fencing around the restaurant is different, too — it’s now made with a sort of mesh-like material. There are also new lighting fixtures! Kona Cafe now Kona Cafe officially reopens on November 1st, so be sure to check out all the new details if you plan on visiting! This is a great spot to visit when you can’t nab a reservation at ‘Ohana! Be sure to make those advance dining reservations, though, if Kona Cafe is on your must-do list! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 visiting Kona Cafe soon? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: First Look at the UPDATED Kona Cafe at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve all been there — desperately trying to come up with presents for our parents. What do you buy for the people who probably have everything they need already? If only we could buy them the entire Christmas store at the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT! Instead of buying them another candle or ornament, why not go for an experience or something they can actually use? Buying gifts for your parents shouldn’t be difficult — they probably already own everything they need, so try picking out items they can use to make their lives better or gifting them with an experience so they can enjoy themselves. This Christmas, skip the stress and read below for the best gifts that your parents will truly appreciate! Hulu Subscription Have your parents not joined this decade when it comes to how they enjoy their media? Maybe they are still staunch Netflix supporters but are missing out on the tons of amazing content available on other streaming services. Open their minds to the world of Hulu by gifting them a subscription! Hulu has a great variety of content, including current tv shows, movies, documentaries, and all of their awesome original content. ©Hulu Your parents can use Hulu to keep up with their favorite shows that are on air right now, even if they miss an episode. Old favorites like Law & Order and 30 Rock can also be found on the service. If they’ve been looking to get rid of cable they could easily replace it with a Hulu Live subscription! With different price points, you can pick a plan that works for your budget. Click here to sign up for a Hulu subscription! Amazon Echo 5 Let’s be real, your grandparents or even your parents may not have any sort of smart home devices set up. But that doesn’t mean they couldn’t use one! The Amazon Echo is a great device that allows you to manage smart home devices, check the weather, watch the news, listen to the radio, and way more! They’ll be surprised at all the things this little box can do. When not in active use, you can set up the Echo to present a slideshow of family pictures that they’ll certainly enjoy. Amazon Echo 5 (2nd Generation) © Amazon The Amazon Echo 5 is the newest in the line. It’s perfect for adding to the nightstand to use as a clock and personalized alarm, or placing in a central location for ease of access throughout the day. They can use it to watch tutorials or enjoy their favorite show while cooking dinner, plus it even has video chat capabilities! After setting it up and showing them how it works, just be prepared for random video calls throughout the day “just to check in!” The Amazon Echo 5 is available now for $34.99, but for a limited time, you can save money when you buy 2! Buy two Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) and save $10 on the second device with code SHOW52PK. Click here to buy the Amazon Echo 5 (2nd Generation)! Night At A Fancy Restaurant If your parents are anything like ours, they aren’t the type to go out or splurge on themselves without a reason. Give them a reason by presenting them with a gift card to a nice restaurant! They’ll be surprised and touched that you thought of them and want them to enjoy a lovely evening out of the house. Pick one of their favorites, or find a new restaurant for them to try out. Who doesn’t love a special night out? Restaurant.com partners with thousands of restaurants across the U.S. Just search by their zip code and pick a place! It’s all online, so you don’t have to even leave your house to go and pick anything up, which is great if you don’t live in the same area as your parents. You can also search by cuisine type — if you know they just love Italian food, you can check out the reviews for the places you aren’t familiar with. Who knows, you might just introduce them to their new favorite restaurant! To get started, head on over to Restaurant.com and start searching. Click here to peruse all the choices on Restaurant.com! Back Massager Sure you could buy them a gift card for a massage, but that only lasts once. Give them the gift of relaxation right at home with a heated back massager! Several people on our staff have them and they work wonders to melt away the stress we all tend to hold in our muscles. This massager hits right at your neck and upper back, which is an area where a lot of us often hold tension, especially if we spend a lot of time looking at our phones or working on our computers. Shoulder Back Massager © Amazon The Shoulder Back Massager from the MoCuishle Store on Amazon not only provides relief through its manual massage, but it also heats up! Heat is another great way to relax muscles, and when paired with manual massage it makes for a powerful duo. This device sits around the neck and has loops that hang in front so you can slip your hands inside. It has thousands of great reviews on Amazon, saying that it’s easy to use and definitely worth the $35.99 it costs. Click here to buy the Shoulder Back Massager from the MoCuishle Store! A Cruise Looking to splurge? Send your parents off on a trip of a lifetime! A cruise is a wonderful opportunity for them to explore places they’ve never been plus enjoy some quality time together. Disney Wish Cruises come in all shapes and sizes, from more laid-back ones that will give them ample time to relax on the ship, to more active ones with plenty of chances to join excursions on shore and explore. We highly recommend speaking with the team at Small World Vacations, who have decades of experience and can help you find the perfect trip for your parents. The best part? Their services are totally free! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Treat your parents to something really special! You could even go in with your siblings on a gift, or each buy something different from this list to really surprise them! Wondering what else you should buy this holiday season? We’ve got you covered! 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 from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What other gift ideas do you have for parents? Let us know in the comments! The post A Hulu Subscription and 4 More Gifts Your Parents Will ACTUALLY Use first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Holiday decorations are up! Disney is already getting ready for the holidays, there’s a BIG update on the Walt Disney World Railroad, a NEW popcorn bucket is coming, and we might have found the SCARIEST piece of Disney merch ever created… Check out all the big Disney news of the week in our latest DFB Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest News: The FIRST Holiday Decorations, BIG Update on the Walt Disney Railroad & MORE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon will soon be closing for a refurbishment, Blizzard Beach will soon be reopening on November 13th. Blizzard Beach Ahead of its opening, Disney shared some photos of the work that was done on Blizzard Beach — many of its areas will now have a Frozen theme! Disney World also just released the hours Blizzard Beach will be open! On November 13th and through the end of the month, Blizzard Beach will be open from 10AM-5PM. ©Disney Blizzard Beach will also be open from 10AM-5PM throughout the month of December. ©Disney Note that Disney’s water parks do require an extra 1-day water park ticket or a ticket that has the Park Hopper Plus Option or the Water Park and Sports Option added. Want to know more about Blizzard Beach? We’ve got a whole page dedicated to it PLUS we’ll be there when it reopens to cover everything new about the water park, including reviews of new snacks! So stay tuned to DFB for 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 Blizzard Beach when it reopens? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Releases Hours for Blizzard Beach Reopening first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Not all Disney World Resort hotels are created equally. Disney’s Beach Club Resort In fact, some might just be downright WRONG for you and your travel party. There’s no doubt that each Disney World Resort hotel comes with its own set of pros and cons, but how can you decide which one is right for you? That’s where we come in — so let’s take a look at the WORST Disney World hotels for 2023! Choosing a Disney World Resort hotel for your vacation is no easy task — but we’re here to make it just a bit easier. These are the WORST hotels you’ll find throughout Disney World in 2023. Hotels Under Construction The WORST hotel is one you can’t properly enjoy because of construction! Disney is almost always renovating or updating a hotel or two on property, and that can really make more of a difference on your trip than you might think! Typically Disney will refurbish just one area of a hotel at a time, but it can still impact your stay. Disney recently refurbished part of the Grand Floridan In 2023, several Disney World hotels will be under construction. The BoardWalk Inn is getting a new table service restaurant, lobby, lounge, guest rooms, and coffee bar. Part of this construction has already started as well — the old ESPN Club is being turned into The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers! ©The Cake Bake Shop via Instagram Over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, a brand new building is being constructed where the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show building once sat. The NEW structure will include Disney Vacation Club Villas, dining options, retail locations, and more. But, if you were hoping to stay at the Poly in 2023, keep in mind that part of the resort will be under construction! These additions are exciting but they can cause additional noise at your hotel and a few eyesores. So it’s just something to think about if you are planning to book one of these hotels in 2023! ALL the Current and Upcoming Disney World Refurbishments and Closures Hotels with Closed Pools This one kind of goes hand-in-hand with the construction rule, but if part of your perfect Disney World vacation includes lounging poolside — make sure you check which resorts have pool closures during your planned travel dates so you don’t get caught by surprise. Martinique Village Pool The Feature Pool and Whirlpool Spa at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Whirlpool Spa at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be closed from January 9th to early April 2023. Contemporary Feature Pool Similarly, the Saratoga Springs High Rock Spring Pool and On the Rocks Pool Bar will both be closed from early January to late March. If you’re traveling during those dates and still want to fit in some pool time, consider booking at Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts or the Yacht & Beach Club! The BEST Disney World Hotel Pools According to Our Readers Skyliner Resorts When the Skyliner first opened, it changed Disney World transportation. With stops at EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and multiple resorts — it seems like a no-brainer if you plan on spending a lot of time at those two parks. The Disney Skyliner Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Art of Animation, Pop Century, and Riviera Resorts are all located along the Skyliner Route — but a word of caution before you book at any of these spots in early 2023… Skyliner Hub at Caribbean Beach Resort …the Disney Skyliner will be CLOSED for refurbishment from January 22nd to January 29th, 2023. It’s a short closure that doesn’t apply to ALL of 2023, but one that could definitely impact your trip and make a difference where you stay! The OFFICIAL DFB Skyliner Pub Crawl Hotels with Long Transportation Routes Speaking of Disney World transportation…not all Disney World hotels offer the same types of transportation! Between buses, boats, monorails, the Skyliner, and flying elephants (just kidding) there are several ways to get from your resort to the parks. But, what you want to AVOID is staying at a hotel that is super far away from everything else you plan on doing during your trip! Saratoga Springs is one resort that comes with a LOT of bus stops! For example, if you’re heading to Disney World and ONLY planning on visiting Magic Kingdom, you might not want to stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (though it is INCREDIBLE) simply because it’s the farthest Disney Resort hotel from Magic Kingdom. Instead, consider staying at one of the resorts on Seven Seas Lagoon like the Polynesian, Grand Floridian, or Contemporary. Animal Kingdom Lodge Not only that, but some hotels (like Animal Kingdom Lodge) only offer bus transportation which can often be a drag, so if you’re trying to have an easy, direct transportation route between your hotel and the parks, consider staying at a resort with boat, monorail, or Skyliner access instead. Read MORE About Disney World Transportation Here Hotels That Don’t Fit Your Plans And finally, the WORST hotels for 2023 are going to be any that just don’t match up with your plans! If you’re traveling with kids, chances are hotels with a ton of theming like Art of Animation or Animal Kingdom Lodge are going to be winners rather than a fancier resort like the Grand Floridian. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort If you know you’re going to want to spend a lot of time at your hotel, research the amenities to know whether splurging for a nicer spot might be better (like a hotel with multiple pools or activities for kiddos!). And, a few Disney World hotels have internal bus loops since the guest rooms are spread so far apart, so keep that in mind for walking and time management! A Beautiful Night No matter what hotel you choose for your next Disney World trip, keep in mind that what might be the WORST hotel for you could be the BEST hotel for someone else. Make sure you do a bit of research before booking, and always stick with DFB for all the info you could possibly need about Disney World Resort hotels! Wilderness Lodge Whew. We know that planning a Disney World trip is A LOT – which is why we bring you posts like this so often But we’ve also put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you all of the info you need, all in one place! Use code WDW2022 for 25% off our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World planning tips, news, and more! 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Okay, where are our Zootopia fans at? Are you excited about the new Zootopia+ series coming to Disney+ soon? Nick Wilde Plush We’re also super excited seeing all the new Zootopia-themed merchandise popping up in the parks, but what we’re really ready for are Zootopia-themed snacks! In honor of the release of the new show, Disney World is offering up a snack we can’t wait to try: a Zootopia Cheesecake! The Zootopia Cheesecake will only be available for a limited time. It’s made with a sweet tart shell with a peach mousse, blueberry curd, and chocolate “Pawpsicle.” It’s so cute! ©Disney You’ll be able to get your own paws on this treat on November 1st at The Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and the Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. It’s only available for a short time, so be sure to head over there to grab it! In the meantime, you’ll be able to catch Zootopia+ on Disney+ on November 9th! ©Disney We will OBVIOUSLY be checking out this treat when it comes out, so be sure to check back here for our full review! In the meantime, be sure to read up on all our reviews of Disney World’s fall and Halloween treats! Looking for even more fun things to watch on Disney+? Here’s everything else coming to the streaming service in November! It’s going to be a fun month with a lot of great content to watch! Here’s What’s HIDING in Disney’s Teased Coco, Encanto, Moana, Zootopia, and Villains Lands 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 watching Zootopia+? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out Where You Can Get a New 'Zootopia' Cheesecake in Disney World SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Chef Jacob Bickelhaupt once climbed the pinnacle of the culinary world in Chicago, earning two James Beard Award semifinalist nods and Food & Wine’s Best Chef title. His restaurant 42 Grams earned two Michelin stars. Then it all came crashing down. Now, the chef is opening a new West Palm Beach restaurant. View the full article

After a long hiatus, the beloved nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! is finally making a return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re excited it’s coming back but … could the schedule be ANY more confusing?? The planned debut is scheduled for November 3rd, 2022. If you’re going to be visiting this park soon and want to watch Fantasmic!, you’ll need to know about all the showtimes for this popular spectacular. Earlier, we learned of a few showtimes available through November and the beginning of December. Disney’s previous schedule showed from November 3rd until the 7th, Fantasmic! was scheduled for two shows per night, one at 8PM and another at 9:30PM. From November 7th onward there would only be one show each night, either at 8PM or 9PM. ©Disney Now, we have another update! From November 8th through the 16th, the Fantasmic! shows will be performed at 8PM. Before this, it was scheduled to perform at 9PM from November 14th through the 16th. Currently, from November 17th forward, you can catch Fantasmic! at 9PM until December 3rd. Sorcerer Mickey, we can’t wait to see you again! Another change we noticed is an additional showtime! Previously there were no times showing on December 4th, but now we see an 8PM performance. After this new date, Fantasmic! will be at 9PM until December 25th, and then 8PM from December 26th until January 6th. Phew! ©Disney It’s probably easier to look at a summary of where we currently stand with these showtimes! Here’s a complete list of the showtimes for the rest of the year: November 3rd – 7th: 8PM and 9:30PM 8th – 16th: 8PM 17th – 30th: 9PM December 1st – 3rd: 9PM 4th: 8PM 5th – 25th: 9PM 25th – 31st: 8PM To enjoy performances of Fantasmic!, you will need a valid Park Pass Reservation for Hollywood Studios to enter the park. With all of these changes, be sure to keep checking in on the My Disney Experience App for showtimes, and stay tuned to DFB for any other updates! Learn about Fantasmic! dining packages 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite nighttime show at Disney World? Tell us your fave in the comments below! The post Full Schedule for Fantasmic! Showtimes in November and December 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially the season of PUMPKIN SPICE — but only for a little while longer! Pumpkin Spice Latte This season we’ve enjoyed pumpkin spice in Disney World in the form of a milkshake, a cupcake or two, a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (of course), and more, and now pumpkin spice has collided with one of our favorite Mickey-shaped treats! The Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets have returned to Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter hotel! This year, you can find them at Scat Cat’s Club – Café for $7.49 for three or six for $10.99. Pumpkin Spice Beignets! These beignets are your classic Mickey beignets but they’re dusted with both powdered sugar and pumpkin spice! Can you say it with us…YUM. Not only are they adorable, but they were also the best thing we ate today! Note that the pumpkin spice flavor was VERY low-key. We actually got more spice than pumpkin, and if we didn’t know about the pumpkin we might not have even realized that they’re supposed to have that flavor too. But the spice was the PERFECT addition to the beignet. It added more flavor to the pastry and we actually enjoyed these more than the classic beignets! We love Mickey Beignets The pumpkin spice added a slightly clumpier texture with the powdered sugar, which sounds not so great but we liked it. It seemed like it made them less messy than usual, as there was less sugar “puffing” into the air as we ate them. We can’t resist a Mickey Beignet And y’all, they were SO FLUFFY. We’re talking warm and fluffy, aka absolute perfection. They weren’t overwhelmingly sweet, either, and if you like your pumpkin flavors on the subtle side, you’d probably love these. SO FLUFFY The Pumpkin Spice Beignets will be available from October 1st through November 27th, so you have some time to get one. Just don’t wait too long or you’ll have to wait another year! Keep following DFB for more Disney World food reviews! Check out the BEST Disney gift for you or your Pumpkin Spice Latte-loving friends. Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Would you try Pumpkin Spice Beignets? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT! 🎃 Pumpkin Spice 🎃 Mickey Beignets Have Returned to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A fun way to travel within Disney World just got a lot more exciting! As if their vehicles weren’t cute enough! Minnie Vans, the iconic specialty cars run by Lyft, are now going to include an entertainment option that will keep the fun-levels high even when you’re stuck in traffic. Disney World just announced they are adding the Mickey Mouse animated shorts to Minnie Vans! These award-winning shorts feature Mickey, Minnie, and plenty of their friends as they find themselves in all sorts of sticky situations and hilarious hijinks. This family-friendly series is also the inspiration behind the popular Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride! Mickey Shorts in Minnie Vans! © Disney Fold-down screens inside the vans will have a variety of episodes available for you and your family to watch while you get excited to hit the parks, or need something to watch as you wind down from a long day on your way back to your resort. Minnie Van Disney stated they will be rolling these out in the next few weeks, so the next time you visit Disney World and hop into one of those iconic polka dot vans, check with your Cast Member driver to see if you can enjoy this fun-filled series! Minnie Van Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! For more Disney trip planning info like all the tips you need to know before booking your vacation, stay tuned to our site and sign up for our newsletter! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 watched these Mickey shorts yet? What do you think? Let us know below! The post A New Addition Just Made Minnie Vans Way More Fun in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spirit Airlines has been in the news for a variety of reasons lately! ©Spirit Airlines From MAJOR discounts to their pending merger with JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines has a lot going on — and they offer many direct flights to Orlando at a low price, so they can be a great option for families on a budget. Now they’ve just revealed big plans to improve the seats on their planes! Spirit Airlines announced that the airline will be debuting new aircraft seats that will be wider with extra cushion, along with “new, more comfortable features to continue enhancing the Guest experience.” These seats will be referred to as “Vector Light” and “Vector Premium” for Spirit’s Big Front Seats. ©Spirit Airlines This is not the first time Spirit has made updates and changes on its planes, having announced plans in 2018 to debut a new-look aircraft interior as well as add roomier seats and other updated details. They’re expecting to install these changes in late January 2023, and 33 new A320 aircraft will be delivered throughout 2023. ©Spirit Airlines | Big Front Seats Lania Rittenhouse, Vice President of Guest Experience, Brand, and Communications for Spirit Airlines, said, “Our cabin refresh in 2019 was a significant enhancement in the Guest experience, and these new seats are another great step forward in increasing value for our Guests.” These changes will include the following: Each seat will gain an extra half-inch of width. Middle seats will be an inch wider than the window and aisle seats. The seats will continue to feature “innovative curved seatback designs [that] unlock space at the knee level,” which adds about two more inches of knee space in comparison with flatback seats on legacy airlines. All seats will have increased cushioning and new headrests, with Big Front Seats receiving some additional changes. There will be an environmental benefit due to the weight of the Vector Light seat, which will decrease by about 11 ounces. This will reduce fuel burn. ©Spirit Airlines Big Front Seats are the larger, pricier seats that you can opt to book on a Spirit flight, and Spirit’s announcement noted that Big Front Seats will add even more cushion and almost an inch in pre-recline as well as a wider seatback and easier-to-reach tray tables. ©Spirit Airlines Spirit has outlined the planned changes below, and you can click on the image to make it larger. ©Spirit Airlines American Airlines also recently announced plans for updating their First Class seats, so who knows?? Maybe we’ll see more seat adjustments on other airlines soon. If you’re planning on booking a flight soon, we have lots of resources to help you plan your best trip! Click on the links below: We tested the internet’s trendiest flight tips. Complete guide to booking the cheapest flights to Disney World 21 things a former flight attendant needs you to know Keep following DFB for more news! How you can share your thoughts on airline seat sizes! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Have you ever flown with Spirit Airlines? Tell us in the comments! The post How Spirit Airlines' Seats Are CHANGING in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2022 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World is just days away, and with the races comes commemorative race merchandise to remember those magical miles! Read on to see what you can expect to find at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo next weekend. © Disney Merchandise for the Wine and Dine Half Marathon, Kids’ Races, 5k, 10k, and Two Course Challenge will be available at the Expo held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. You’ll find apparel like t-shirts, long-sleeve tees, and running jackets. © Disney This year, the Wine and Dine Event features some new and favorite friends that will definitely make some fun new additions to your wardrobe. And, just like EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival, they represent cultures from around the globe! Like we always do, let’s start off in MEXICO with Coco and look at these awesome t-shirts for the 5K race! © Disney Continuing around World Showcase, we stop in China to see shirts with our fun friends from Raya and the Last Dragon, who are repping the 10K. © Disney Run on over to the American Adventure Pavilion for some half-marathon gear featuring characters from Soul! © Disney And finish off your merch race in Morroco with some merchandise featuring Genie from Aladdin. This is for the 2-course challenge, where runners take part in both the 10K and the half-marathon. © Disney We love this attention to detail and how Disney incorporated some of our favorite friends from new and classic films and tied it all in with some cultural representation and EPCOT World Pavilions. Folks racing can also grab a set of Shokz headphones, as this company is sponsoring the race this year. © Disney Not running next weekend? That’s ok – the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo is open to everyone! To get your special Wine & Dine merch, stop by during the following hours: Thursday, November 3, 2022: 10AM – 7PM Friday, November 4, 2022: 10AM – 7PM Saturday, November 5, 2022: 9:30 AM – 3PM New this year, is the runDisney Merchandise Shop virtual queue! So, forget standing in a standby line for HOURS while you wait to get in. You can join the queue from the comfort of your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. For more details about the runDisney Merchandise Shop and virtual queue, check all the details on their website. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn about all the runDisney races. 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 running next weekend? Let us know in the comments so we can cheer you on! The post FIRST LOOK at 2022 runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Merchandise 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. The decorations are popping up in Disney World, we’re prepping for holiday entertainment and snacks, and now, the next step is to do that Christmas shopping! Holiday decorations are up! Whether you’re looking for holiday merch or just for the best gifts out there, Disney has you covered! They’ve been releasing a bunch of new merchandise online, and we’re sharing this week’s full list of new items with you. Loungefly Items Several new Loungefly items arrived online this week, starting with a new backpack…for your nuiMOs! This tiny bag is made for the popular posable plush dolls that have been taking Disney parks by storm. It’s a bit on the pricey side — it’ll cost you $21.99. ©Disney If you’re looking for something that you can wear instead, might we suggest the Ratatouille Loungefly Minnie Ears that are now online? They’re decorated to look like a little picnic scene, and you can buy them now in the parks and on shopDisney for $44.99. Ratatouille Minnie Ears! The other Loungefly item that arrived this week is a new backpack! The Black Woven Loungefly Backpack is the perfect staple for your Disney wardrobe, easy to match to any outfit you choose during your visit. ©Disney It has two zipper pockets for storage, and is topped with a pair of Mickey ears. Get it online for $78. (And check out the matching wallet while you’re at it!) Shop the New Loungefly Backpack Here! Holiday Merchandise We’re now in FULL holiday merchandise mode, because several new products dropped this week! First up, we’ve got some festive new Disney-themed holiday tees on Amazon. ©Amazon If you’re in the market for a MagicBand+ for your next Disney World or Disneyland Resort trip, then make sure to shop the new holiday designs! They’re not cheap (ranging between $44.99-$54.99) but they’re perfect for the season. ©Disney Looking for the right decor for an upcoming holiday party? If so, the new Mickey Mouse holiday kitchen collection is made for you! The sets of plates and bowls are great for the upcoming season. ©Disney It wouldn’t be the Christmas season without some matching family pajama sets! These plaid sets just make us want to cozy up by a fire with a good book, or sit under the tree and unwrap presents. Can’t you just see your whole family wearing these? ©Disney And finally, we have to share the new holiday Mickey ears online! This fuzzy pair matches the same plaid pattern of the pajama sets, and they look oh-so-cozy. ©Disney Right now you can snag this pair online for $34.99. We’ll be on the lookout for them to arrive in the parks! Click Here to Shop the New Ears! Lightsabers Last but not least, we’ve got to talk about lightsabers! Two new lightsaber hilts arrived on shopDisney this week — the Qui-Gon Ginn and Count Dooku designs. ©Disney You can get either hilt online for $169.99. They each come with a collector’s box, but the blades will need to be purchased separately. Shop the New Lightsabers Online Here! That’s all the new merch we spotted online this week, but stay tuned for more updates from DFB! We’ll share any new items we find, including more holiday products and gift ideas for Disney fans. We’re heading into the most wonderful time of the year! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click Here to See 24 Items You Wouldn’t Think You’d Need 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these items would you buy online? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Disney Holiday Merch and Loungefly Exclusives Dropped Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is really unleashing ALL of the holiday vibes today! EPCOT We’ve seen even MORE holiday decorations go up around the parks, but we’re STILL indulging in new Halloween treats! Even MORE spooky treats are out, and we’ve gotta eat them — because it’s our job! So let’s head over to Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT and see what this new treat is all about. The Monster Mousse Dome Cake was spotted at Sunshine Seasons (a quick service restaurant in The Land pavilion) for $5.99. Monster Mousse Dome Cake Just look at that spooky little face — ’cause it’s DEFINITELY lookin’ at you! It’s looking at you! You know what we see when we look at it? Ok, yes, a tasty treat to eat…but beyond that…take a CLOSE LOOK! Now think back to some classic, retro songs. Still stuck? Ok, open up your Spotify and look up “Sheb Wooley.” Can you see it? See? Now you see it, right? It was a one-eyed, one-horned, flyin’ purple people eater…Ok, so he’s missing his wings for the flyin’ part… but one-eyed , one-horned , purple . We’re gonna call it a match! It’s a flying purple people eater! But how does it TASTE? Inside that glossy purple coating is silky caramel mousse floating on top of an island of spiced caramel apple bites, all balanced on a flakey pie crust. Yum! The BEST part is that apple pie filling that combines the tartness of apples with the sweetness of caramel, and still had some firmness. The caramel mousse was super sweet (dare we say, too sweet?). The purple “dome” and the candy melt “eye” are both edible, but not necessarily the highlight of the treat, except for appearances. It’s a good value for the price, since it’s pretty tasty and pretty sizeable, but not necessarily a treat we’d go out of our way for. Though, we do love a snack that has its own theme song! Pretty good! As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Halloween news and food reviews! Check out more Halloween treats in Disney World here. Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What’s been your favorite Halloween snack so far? Tell us in the comments! The post Check Out a Disney Halloween Treat That Has Its Own Theme Song! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s almost Halloween in Disney World and you have your choice of many different spooky snacks for just a little while longer! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Recently, we’ve tried the S’mores Brownie, a Dark Chocolate Halloween Cupcake, and lots more, and now there are four MORE treats available in Disney Springs for only a few days! ⁣Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew will be celebrating Halloween all weekend in Disney Springs with special, limited-time Halloween Donuts! Everglazed posted four photos of the donuts on Instagram, such as this chocolate glazed monster. ©Everglazed This glazed donut has orange and green frosting and what looks like a small sugar candy Frankenstein and a skull. ©Everglazed This donut appears to have chocolate frosting with lots of red sprinkles… ©Everglazed …and this one has orange and green frosting and tons of colorful spooky sprinkles! ©Everglazed ⁣These donuts are available only through Monday, October 31st, so make sure you stop by Everglazed as soon as you can. And while you’re in Disney Springs, don’t forget to stop by Gideon’s Bakehouse for even more spooky goodies, like the Frankenstein Cookie! Frankenstein Cookie Keep following DFB for more Disney food news! Check out our review of the Dark Chocolate Halloween Cupcake 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever eaten at Everglazed? Tell us in the comments! The post 4 Halloween Donuts Are Coming to Disney Springs for a Limited Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is the only place in the world that lets you travel all around the world in one quick go. We love World Showcase! That’s right, we’re talking about World Showcase, where you can eat, drink, and shop your way around the world, sipping margaritas, munching on crêpes, buying authentic Venetian Carnivale masks, and more! If you happen to love World Showcase, you have a new reason to visit EPCOT — we found some new ORNAMENTS representing each pavilion! Here’s the thing, though — EPCOT has 11 World Showcase Pavilions, but we only found 10 ornaments (sorry, Germany — but we’ll keep an eye out for you!). But you can get ornaments for all the other countries! Each ornament has a little diorama of its pavilion on it — and each lights up! There’s Mexico… Mexico ….Norway… Norway …China… China …Italy… Italy …American Adventure… American Adventure …Japan… Japan …Morocco… Morocco …France… France …the United Kingdom… UK …and Canada! Canada We found these ornaments at Creations Shop in EPCOT for $29.99 each — so drop by there and grab an ornament for your favorite pavilion, or get ALL of them for a World Showcase-themed tree! Thinking about heading to EPCOT for the holidays? It’s a great time to visit! You’ll be able to experience the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, which includes a lot of fun decorations, entertainment, storytellers, food, and more! Santa in EPCOT You’ll also be able to catch the Candlelight Processional, which features a celebrity narrator and LIVE choir telling the story of Christmas. If you want great seats for the Candlelight Processional, be sure to check out the Candlelight Processional dining packages! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite EPCOT Pavilion? Let us know in the comments! The post Take Home EPCOT World Showcase Pavilions As Ornaments! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get your lightcycles ready! We recently shared the opening timeline for the brand-new TRON coaster being built in Disney World. TRON Lightcycle Run Now, Disney has released some new information as we get closer to the opening date! Today the Walt Disney World Ambassadors posted a video on their Instagram account where they surprised some Disney World Cast Members with the news that they will be part of the opening team for TRON: Lightcycle Run. How exciting! Construction is coming along! WDW Ambassadors Raeven, Jodi, and others had the pleasure to let these lucky Cast Members know they’ll be joining the team opening this highly-anticipated ride. They also shared with us each Cast Member’s reaction, and many of them couldn’t believe it! Check out the video below to meet them all. A big congratulations to all of the new recruits! We can’t wait to meet them all on The Grid this coming spring when TRON: Lightcycle Run is scheduled to open. We previously saw the Cast Member costumes for this ride as well — check those out here! Want to know more about what’s coming to Disney World? Get our FREE printable timeline of everything new coming to Disney World soon! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 planning a trip to Disney World to check out this new ride? Or would you rather wait until the popularity dies down to make a visit? Let us know in the comments! The post Meet the Opening Team for TRON: Lightcycle Run in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so traveling to the Galapagos Islands sounds pretty cool … but traveling there with National Geographic? Now, that’s even cooler! You can experience this awe-inspiring archipelago by sailing with the experts in expedition cruising. Through our nearly 20-year alliance with Lindblad Expeditions, we’ve taken travelers to some of the most far-reaching and breathtaking places on […]View the full article

Another Disney World spot is reopening, a special collectible is on its way, and NEW food will soon be available — if you haven’t been keeping track of the latest Disney news, there’s a lot to catch you up on! Magic Kingdom But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a Disney news round-up that has all the info you need to know. So pull up a chair, put up your feet, and join us for a virtual trip around the Most Magical Place on Earth for all the latest news! 1 — Discount News Going to Disney World can be incredibly expensive, BUT there are ways to save money on your trip and some NEW discounts just got announced. First, Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 25% on Disney hotel stays in early 2023! This special discount is valid for certain nights from January 2nd, 2023 through April 30th, 2023, and you must use your Disney Visa Card when booking. If you’re a Disney Visa Cardmember, make sure to check and see if this discount could help YOU save some serious cash. Click here for full details on this discount. Disney VISA Not a Disney Visa Cardmember? No worries! If you’re a Florida Resident, there’s a separate discount you can take advantage of. Florida Residents can save up to 20% on select Disney World hotel stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from January 2nd to February 28th, 2023, and most nights from March 1st to April 30th, 2023. The offer is limited, so you’ll want to act fast to take advantage of it. Click here for full details. Art of Animation But wait, there’s more! ANYONE can take advantage of Disney’s last deal, which could help you save up to $100 per night! This deal applies to ticket-and-hotel packages most nights December 11th, 2022 through December 25th, 2022, most Sunday through Thursday nights January 2nd, 2023 through February 28th, 2023, and most nights March 1st, 2023 through March 30th, 2023! How much you’ll save depends on the hotel you book, with savings varying between $20 per night and $100 per night. Again, availability is limited so you’ll want to book sooner rather than later. Click here for full details. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge If you want to make sure you’re taking advantage of all the best discounts and deals, click here for our full page where we track all the Disney World discounts available right now. Click here to learn about another 2023 Disney World hotel discount 2 — The Holidays Are HERE That’s right folks — throw out the pumpkin spice and get the peppermint ready, Disney World is already celebrating the holiday season! Before the arrival of Halloween, Disney has already put up holiday decorations in Disney’s Animal Kingdom (in the form of some lanterns and sculptures). How Pretty! And Animal Kingdom isn’t alone. Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the iconic stars are up, marking the start of the holiday season in this park too. Look how stunning! We expect that many more holiday decorations are on their way. November 1st typically brings a whole lot of festive decor to the parks, so be sure to check back with us for updates on that. To see everything announced for the holiday season in Disney World, click here. Click here to see the holiday MagicBand+ designs that have arrived online! 3 — New Snacks Are Coming As holiday decorations go up, Disney has also made some announcements about festive food that’ll be available in honor of Thanksgiving (so they’re not totally skipping this holiday!). Cupcakes and cakes, Thanksgiving dinners, a pumpkin tart, an epic shake, and more will ALL be available at various Disney World restaurants soon. ©Disney Note that some of the new items will be available starting earlier in November (as early as November 1st), while some are Thanksgiving Day-exclusive snacks, so you’ll want to look at those dates carefully when making your must-get snack list. To see our reviews of the fall snacks in Disney World, click here! Click here to see ALL of the Thanksgiving and fall snacks announced for Disney World 4 — Festival of the Arts Updates If you’re “done” with 2022 and already looking forward to a 2023 trip, we’ve got good news. Disney has announced the dates for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! The Festival will take place from January 13th through February 20th, 2023. It’ll feature food booths, over 100 Disney and visiting artists, the paint-by-numbers mural, and much more! 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts There will be 16 food booths in total, 2 of which will be BRAND new! The new booths will include Moderne (near Test Track) with avant-garde menu items and Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food, and Little Sparks of Magic (in the Odyssey) with food and drinks featuring vibrant colors and flavors. Festival of the Arts 2022 We can’t wait to see exactly what these booths will serve up and what other unique things will be at the Festival this year. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest updates. Click here for our full page all about the Festival of the Arts! 5 — A Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket?! Get ready, popcorn bucket fans — a NEW creation is coming soon! Disney has announced that a Mr. Toad-themed popcorn bucket is coming to Disney World on November 1st! It looks like the popcorn bucket will be available in Magic Kingdom, and Disney has shared that guests will get the chance to purchase it through Mobile Order. We expect this beauty could be popular and sell out fast, so make sure to take a look at your plans and get to Disney World quickly if you want to pick one up. ©Disney In addition to Mr. Toad, we wanted to note that Disney World Annual Passholders can now pick up an exclusive popcorn bucket at spots in all 4 parks and Disney Springs. Disney World Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket The bucket has a fairly simple design with Mickey Mouse peeking out of the bottom. But it might be just what you need if you’re a huge Mickey fan. Click here to see ALL of the popcorn buckets you can find in Disney World 6 — BIG Water Park News While Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park has been open for months, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park has remained closed and didn’t have a reopening date…until NOW! Disney has announced that Blizzard Beach will reopen on November 13th, 2022! Blizzard Beach And when the park reopens, you’ll want to keep an eye out for some NEW things. There are actually some NEW Frozen-themed elements that have been added to the water park. Specifically, the kids area has gotten a Frozen makeover with an igloo castle, and even statues of Olaf and his Snowgie friends! ©Disney Plus, there will be some NEW eats to try and there will be special holiday offerings (like the chance to meet Santa dressed in his best tropical gear!). ©Disney But with Blizzard Beach reopening, Disney has shared that Typhoon Lagoon will temporarily close for refurbishment. Typhoon Lagoon’s last day open will be November 12th. Be sure to check back with us for more updates. Click here to learn all about Blizzard Beach! 7 — Extended Evening Hours Update And finally, Disney has announced that Extended Evening Hours are here to stay (at least for a bit longer). Disney already extended Early Theme Park Entry through 2023, and now Extended Evening Hours will be extended through 2023 as well. EPCOT at night Remember that Extended Evening Hours gives those staying at Deluxe Disney World Hotels and Deluxe Villas the chance to stay in select parks later than other guests (on certain nights). Click here for more about this update! For more news, check out our links below: See what Disney World parks will be open until midnight on New Year’s Eve Showtimes have been announced for the return of Fantasmic! Netflix will charge for password sharing soon Disney CEO Bob Chapek says they’re putting the “arms and legs” on Disney’s Amazon Prime-type membership service Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, you’re going to need this discount code – WDW2022. Use it to save 25% when you buy our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. 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With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 news from this week was most surprising to you? Tell us in the comments. The post NEW Discounts, an Extended Evening Hours Update, and More Disney News You Need to Know first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A love of Mickey Mouse has followed Senior Business Analyst Jen Estremos to multiple countries around the world. Jen grew up in Cebu, Philippines, and first fell in love with Mickey when her mother sent her a plush from the United States in a Balikbayan box. “Everybody loved Disney, and it was something to gift your family […]View the full article

Halloween is only a few days away, and we’re STILL trying new Halloween treats! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Tons of Halloween and fall snacks have arrived in Disney World throughout the last couple of months, and while we’ve tried lots of them, we haven’t tried them all…YET. One sweet treat in EPCOT got a Halloween makeover that we’re excited to try, so let’s head over to Regal Eagle Smokehouse! The S’mores Brownie can normally be found at Regal Eagle, but for Halloween, it’s the S’mores Brownie with a Mickey Pumpkin decoration for $5.29. Halloween Brownie Sign This is just like the normal brownie, a graham cracker crust and fudgy chocolate brownie base, topped with chocolate frosting and toasted marshmallow whip. In the Halloween version, there’s an added white chocolate Mickey Pumpkin on top. S’mores Brownie When we’ve previously had this brownie (without the Mickey pumpkin on top, of course), we’ve found it to be a little bit tricky to eat and WAY too sweet. So how does the spooky version stack up? Cute lil Mickey Well, since it’s almost exactly the same treat as the year-round version, we encountered some of the same problems. The brownie itself is very fudgy and decadent, and we like the graham cracker crust a lot because it adds more texture and a less sweet flavor to the mix. But together with all the toppings, this treat is just too sweet. TOO sweet We could only eat a few bites of this before we had to pack it up to save for later because there was just way too much sugar. The marshmallow and icing are especially sweet, and that icing tastes like the kind you get in a can from the grocery store. It’s also pretty messy, so make sure you grab some napkins if you get this! You’ll need napkins! Despite the overwhelming sweetness, we liked that this treat tastes almost exactly like a real s’more. And the little Mickey pumpkin on top was very cute as well! Anyone who LOVES s’mores or just super sweet treats, in general, will appreciate this one. And we think kids especially will be big fans. Otherwise, we’d recommend splitting one brownie between a few people because it’s tough to eat more than a few bites! Very messy! This treat is only available until October 31st, so grab it while you can! And if chocolate isn’t your thing, we suggest trying the (Not So) Poison Apple Trifle or the Halloween cookie pizza from PizzeRizzo. As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Halloween news and food reviews! Check out more Halloween treats in Disney World here. Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What’s been your favorite Halloween snack so far? Tell us in the comments! The post Even Pumpkin Mickey Can’t Save EPCOT’s Sweet Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article