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Which side are you on: Standard theme park food in Disney, or unique Disney offerings all the way? Golden Oak Outpost We’ve got members of our team on both sides of the matter. Most quick-service restaurants are more likely to have some more classic theme park offerings, whereas table service or sit-down meals can sometimes have more adventurous offerings — but there are plenty of exceptions to this! We headed to a quick-service spot in Magic Kingdom, the Golden Oak Outpost, to try some of their more standard options that are presented with a few unique additions. The Pecos Pico Tenders are chicken tenders with shredded cheese, lettuce, and pico on top for $11.29. Underneath the chicken tenders, you also get some fries! Pecos Pico Tenders You may know exactly what we’re going to say…yep, these are just normal chicken tenders! The pico, lettuce, and cheese really don’t add too much flavor, and it’s hard to keep it on the chicken tender, especially if you’re eating on the go. We think there is some potential here. It just isn’t too practical. And if you are planning to dunk these in massive amounts of ketchup, the toppings might just feel out of place. You can eat in front of Splash Mountain a few steps away though! However, this is a very generous portion of white meat chicken, with some fries to go with it, so if you’re looking for a filling meal on the go during your busy park day, this could be a great option. If you love chicken tenders, you’ll love these! If you’re looking for more unique items at Disney, like items you can’t get at your local fast food restaurants, we suggest seeking out some of the more adventurous options at Magic Kingdom. But if you’re a picky eater, or you’ve got a picky eater in your group, you can’t go wrong with these! Splash Mountain Sign Headed to Magic Kingdom soon and have no idea what to eat? We keep an eye on all the new snacks and menu changes happening in the parks, so you can do your research easily before you go. Beware though, Disney just went through a ton of price hikes, so if you haven’t re-checked the pricing on the restaurants you were already planning on going to, check now so your budget isn’t thrown off while you’re in the parks. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney food news! We ranked EVERY SINGLE Magic Kingdom restaurant in one place, so you don’t have to spend days doing all the research! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite thing you’ve had in Disney? Tell us below! The post REVIEW: We're Eating Chicken Tenders with Taco Toppings in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

From an epic first look at Mission: SPACE to celestial-themed decor, take a look at how Disney Weddings and GMA helped Brooke and Jared’s galactic-themed wedding at EPCOT come to life.View the full article

You need your sustenance in the morning if you’re on a Disney World vacation. Expedition Everest You’re gonna walk thousands of steps and meet plenty of new (or familiar) friends along the way. When you’re in Animal Kingdom, you NEED your breakfast before you climb Everest, safari in Africa, and soar over the floating mountains on the back of a banshee. So, we’re here to dish on the best breakfasts in Animal Kingdom. Here is where we plug in our disclaimer — this is not an exhaustive list of ALL of the places you find breakfast (and let’s face it, you’re on vacation, so you can have ice cream for breakfast if you want…), we’re just listing the best places that keep us coming back time after time. So, let’s dig in! Quick Breakfasts at Animal Kingdom Isle of Java is a little kiosk in Discovery Island that is a great spot to grab a quick coffee and pastry on your way to Expedition Everest. It serves our beloved Joffrey’s coffee and is often the site where we can find the Tiger Tail pastry (one of our favorite croissant-like pastries filled with chocolate and topped with orange and black frosting), or you can grab one of those Colossal Mickey Cinnamon Rolls, which are large enough to share. Tiger Tail Chocolate Twist This makes our “best of” list because of those classic pastries, the Joffrey’s coffee, and the fact that the line is SO much shorter than the Starbucks line. No. Joke. A List of 50 Restaurants and Attractions That Close EARLY in Disney World Pongu Pongu in Pandora – World of Avatar is the spot you’ll want to hit up if your early morning dash takes you over to ride Flight of Passage. Pongu Pongu If you’re craving something savory and more “stick-your-ribs,” then the Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit will fit the bill. But if it’s your sweet tooth that calls the shots in the morning, then the Pongu Lumpia is your holy grail of breakfasts (or really any time of day). Pongu Lumpia This is a unique pineapple cream cheese spring roll that gives us pineapple cheesecake vibes all day long. How You Should Spend Your Money in Animal Kingdom Yak And Yeti Local Foods Cafe in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom is the spot to hit up if you want something hearty while you trek around the park. Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafes You can grab breakfast bowls filled with breakfast potatoes, peppers, cheese, eggs, and your choice of bacon or sausage. Or, if you want something a bit more hand-held, get an egg and sausage muffin. Kiddos also have their own menu with French Toast or a Pancake & Sausage stick (think corn dog, but with breakfast sausage wrapped in a pancake). It’s good enough to order for yourself, which we know … because we’ve done that a time or two…or twenty-seven. The Best FAST Breakfasts at Walt Disney World Sweet Breakfasts at Animal Kingdom Creature Comforts Coffee Shop is where you can grab the same specialty drinks and pastries from your local Starbucks. But thanks to signature Animal Kingdom theming, it’s likely quite different from any Starbucks you’ve ever visited before! Creature Comforts Starbucks draws the crowds in, but it can be worth the wait if you’re looking for something sweet to start the day. You’ll always find some sort of seasonal or celebration cupcake here. And we consider cake to just be a fancy word for muffin, which is a breakfast food, so it’s fair game! Or you can grab the Mickey Colossal Cinnamon Roll here as well if you want something big to share. REVIEW: There’s Now ANOTHER Place to Grab a Mickey Cinnamon Roll in Disney World! Kusafiri Coffee Shop And Bakery is just over the bridge if that line at Creature Comforts just looks too daunting. Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery Yet, another spot serving up that Colossal Cinnamon Roll, or grab the Pistachio Honey Croissant for something a bit more unique. Pistachio Honey Croissant And if you’re not opposed to having an “adult” beverage this early in the morning, the African Coffee with Amarula Cream Liquor can help round out an immersive morning in Africa. You’ll Underestimate Disney World’s New Snack…But You Shouldn’t Fancy Breakfasts at Animal Kingdom Tusker House is one of the best-kept secrets around when it comes to Disney dining and Character Meals. Mickey at Tusker House The food is flavorful and interesting, and the characters are high-quality, featuring Donald, Mickey, and friends… all dressed in their Safari best! If you are looking for a fun character meal in a unique setting with terrific food, this is your spot! The Full Spread For breakfast, you get those classics like Mickey (or SIMBA!) Waffles, breakfast potatoes, bacon, and sausage, but you can also find some more unique options like Durban Chicken and Egg Curry. And no adventurous breakfast is complete without Jungle Juice (what you may know as POG — passion fruit, orange, and guava juice), just what you need to fortify yourself before a safari! Whether you are on the mad dash to check off some epic attractions on your list, or looking for a leisurely dining safari, these are our best picks for breakfast in Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for all your dining needs in Disney World, including more meal ideas! And if you’re venturing beyond Animal Kingdom during your Disney World trip, be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to the Best Breakfasts at Disney World! Our BEST strategies for saving on breakfast 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. What’s your favorite breakfast in Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post The Best Breakfast at Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s finally feeling a bit more like fall in California! It’s Halloween Time in Disneyland! Halloween has been in full swing in Disneyland for quite some time now, even when the temperatures didn’t exactly match the fall decor. Crowds have also been very prevalent, causing the price of Disney Genie+ to skyrocket to $30 for the first time last week. Some restaurants around the resort are beginning to release new menu items as the temperatures cool, Ballast Point being one of them. Ballast Point in Anaheim has announced that for this week only, they’re adding the seasonal Duck Confit Grilled Cheese to their menu. ©Ballast Point This take on a classic grilled cheese sandwich is made with duck confit, fontina, and cranberry maple jam. If this sounds as delicious as it looks to you, be sure to hurry in before it’s gone! Ballast Point Brewing Co. If you’re visiting Downtown Disney to grab this meal soon, make sure you keep an eye out for the 25-must-haves that Pixar fans will be snatching off the shelves, and we’ve also already started to see holiday Loungefly bags released as well. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news! Here’s when you can meet a Star Wars celebrity in Disneyland early next month! 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 Have you ever eaten at Ballast Point? Tell us about your experience below! The post Where to Get a Duck Confit Grilled Cheese (!!!) in Downtown Disney Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re thrilled to share the names of the three immersive worlds you’ll discover at Tokyo DisneySea’s NEW themed port, Fantasy Springs! Uncover the details of Frozen Kingdom, Rapunzel's Forest and Peter Pan's Never Land and the new hotel.View the full article

Can one ever have enough Minnie or Mickey ears? We ask ourselves this question a lot, especially when a new design comes out! So many ears! New designs come out fairly often. We’ve seen lightsaber ears, Coco ears, holiday ears, and more, and that’s just what’s been released recently. And now, there’s a NEW pair of ears in Disney World that you gotta see for yourself! Check out these new Jeweled Minnie Mouse ears! Pretty! We found them at Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but they were also available in Discovery Trading Company. New ears alert They’re navy blue with a gold bow in the middle. What do you think? The navy material is sparkly… Back of the ears …and then the ears are also covered in jewels on the front! A closer look The g0ld bow in the middle has a satiny look to it. Close up of the bow On the side of the headband, you can see the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary logo. 50th ears These things are SO sparkly! It’s giving us all of the “Bejeweled” by Taylor Swift vibes. These can make the whole place shimmer If you want these ears for yourself, you can grab them for $34.99! We’ll let you know if we see them in any other spots around Disney World. Nice! For more on Disney merchandise, check out the new matte black Disney Starbucks tumbler, 2 new BoxLunch exclusive Disney Loungeflys online, and a NEW Disney holiday tote available online. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! EVERY Pair of Minnie Ears You Can Buy Online Right NOW! 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 do you think of these new ears? Tell us in the comments! The post New JEWELED 50th Anniversary Ears Arrive in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are THOUSANDS of hotel rooms in Disney World and most of them…well, they’re not that cheap. Grand Floridian Resort DVC Studio Staying on property when visiting Disney World is a luxury that doesn’t always fit with the vacation budget, which leaves many guests looking for places off-site where they can stay for cheaper. Enter Airbnb – the king of the vacation rental industry! Here are 8 reasons why you should skip the Disney World hotel and rent an Airbnb for your next trip. You Have a Large Party If you have more than 5 or 6 people in your family, it might be difficult to find budget-friendly accommodations at Disney World. With a bigger group, you’ll have to get multiple hotel rooms or pay for a significantly more expensive villa at one of the DVC resorts, and those options definitely aren’t cost-effective. Disney’s Contemporary Resort At that point, it’s probably better to rent an Airbnb or other vacation home-style accommodations offsite, then you’ll all be able to stay together. And if the point of your trip is spending time with the people you love, it’ll be worth it! You Like to Cook Your Meals Some Disney World hotel rooms come with kitchenettes, but you’ll have to stay in a DVC villa or other pricey room to get a full-size kitchen. And even still, that kitchen may not be as large or as fully stocked as you would prefer. A full kitchen at the Grand Floridian If you stay off-property, you can probably rent a house or condo with a full-size kitchen, complete with all the appliances and features that you need. Then you can cook to your heart’s content! You Want a Private Pool If you’re staying at a hotel or resort, you have to share with other guests, and it can be loud, rowdy, and sometimes uncomfortable. There are typically only a few hours each day when the pools aren’t busy, especially at the big and exciting pools. (Like Stormalong Bay at the Yacht and Beach Club!) Stormalong Bay at the Yacht and Beach Club Instead, you might want to rent a house with either a community pool or its own private pool. Some places even have hot tubs! Then you’ll be able to have the luxury experience with a little more privacy. Everyone Needs Their Own Space Speaking of privacy…do you have a group where people aren’t keen on sharing beds and rooms, but you don’t want to pay for a bunch of hotel rooms? Airbnb is your friend! Bedroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort You could get a house or apartment with multiple bedrooms and shared living space. Everyone could even get separate bathrooms. That’s definitely decreasing the likelihood of disagreements and grumpy people throughout your trip! You’d Like a Better Parking Situation If you rent a vacation home instead of a condo or villa, you can probably find a spot where you can park right outside your door – no walking through garages or parking lots! Hollywood Studios Parking Lot It’ll be much easier to remember where you parked when you’re the only car in front of the building, and it’ll save you time in the morning with getting to the parks. Plus, having a shorter walk back to your room at the end of a long day makes a much bigger difference than you might think. You’re Driving Yourself to the Parks Planning on driving to the parks anyway? An Airbnb off-site might be a good choice! You’ll have to pay for parking at the theme parks (unless one of you is an Annual Passholder), but you’ll have the freedom of coming and going whenever you like and not waiting on the bus. No dealing with public transportation! Magic Kingdom Parking Lot If you need to keep some belongings in your car, you can always run back out to the parking lot and snag them. And with parking trams available at some of the parks, the trek into the parks isn’t as bad as you might think. You’re on a Budget Now it’s time for the obvious reason why you might book non-Disney accommodations — the price! There are definitely options on Airbnb that are cheaper than Disney World hotels. You might spend more on parking and transportation, but you’ll also probably save significantly depending on where you stay. Bus pickup in front of All-Star Music Resort We’ve been able to frequently find cheaper and more spacious accommodations offsite, and sometimes they’re even nicer than Disney World’s options, with comforts that you wouldn’t find in a hotel. If you’re a budget traveler, we definitely recommend looking into this! You Want to See More of Orlando Than Just Disney World If you’re hoping to stop by Universal, SeaWorld, or any other attraction in the area, it might be nice to stay in a more central location at an Airbnb. The theme parks are spread out across Orlando and Lake Buena Vista, and traffic can make your journeys rough between the locales. Finding a centrally located space to stay could make all the difference. Universal Orlando Also, you won’t have to deal as much with the hassle of coming and going while on Disney property. Driving all around the property and getting to the various resorts can be confusing, but it’s much easier to get to the parks with the obvious signage everywhere. Welcome to Disney World! So there you go – are you convinced yet? The Airbnb life isn’t for everyone. It takes longer to get to the parks, and you’ll miss out on the Disney Resort perks, but it might be right for your family, so do some investigating before you book! Keep in mind that many of these rentals charge extra fees and require guests to do some cleaning tasks before checking out, so there are definitely pros and cons. You will want to really pay attention to the specifics so you aren’t being charged for something you weren’t prepared for! Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, you’re going to need this discount code – WDW2022. Take the DFB Guide with you to Disney World! Use it to save 25% when you buy our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. Click HERE to see some EPIC Airbnbs near 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. Have you ever stayed in an Airbnb while visiting Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post 8 Reasons to Rent an Airbnb for Your Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s find out why a certain Disney World restaurant with a SPLIT personality has earned SO MUCH HYPE in the past few years — here on DFB Guide. Tramonto Cocktail at Topolino’s Terrace That’s right, we’re taking a real look at Topolino’s Terrace in Disney World! Check out our video below about the Should You REALLY Eat at Topolino’s Terrace in Disney World? 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! 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 eaten at Topolino’s Terrace? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: Should You REALLY Eat at Topolino's Terrace in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The International Festival of the Arts is coming BACK to EPCOT and it’ll feature some brand NEW things! 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Disney has revealed that the festival will be back from January 13th through February 20th, 2023, and will have food booths, all kinds of beautiful art, the paint-by-number mural, and MORE. But for now, we’re focusing on some exciting news — 2 NEW food booths are joining the group! Disney hasn’t revealed the full list of food booths for this year’s festival, but has noted that there will be 16 food booths in total serving up “art-inspired menus.” One thing they have announced is that among those 16 booths will be 2 NEW creations. First up, we’ve got Moderne. This booth will be located near Test Track and will feature “new mouthwatering avant-garde menu items.” Could Moderne take the place of Cool Wash, which we later saw renamed to Refreshment Station (only to later find that the sign had been covered up) or will it be located in the other booth near Test Track that has been utilized in the past for booths like The Fry Basket at the 2022 Food & Wine Festival (which is still going on right now)? We’ll have to wait and see. Where Will It Go? The other new booth will be Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food, and Little Sparks of Magic. This booth will feature food and drinks “bursting with vibrant colors and flavors.” The Odyssey building has played host to a number of different booths at EPCOT’s festivals over the years, including Brew-Wing during the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival (which is still ongoing). We’ll be interested to see exactly what this Figment-inspired booth serves up in 2023. Odyssey Disney has noted that more details about the new booths will be shared in 2023, so we’ll be on the lookout for more updates there. In the meantime, be sure to click here to see our FULL PAGE all about the Festival of the Arts. And check out our video below from the 2022 Festival of the Arts to see what it was like!  Stay tuned for more news! Want to Learn MORE About the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths Coming in 2023 See Our Picks for the BEST of the FEST from the 2022 Festival of the Arts Click Here to See Photos & Videos From Our Time at the Festival of the Arts in 2022 Check Out ALL of Our Reviews of the Food Booths from the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Full Review of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine from 2022 Get a Look at the Figment Popcorn Bucket That Had a Multi-HOUR Wait on the First Day of the 2022 Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Check Out All of the 2022 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Spaceship Earth Got a MUPPETS-Inspired Look During the 2022 Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about these new booths? Tell us in the comments. The post 2 NEW Food Booths Revealed for the 2023 Festival of the Arts in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s not even November yet, but we have NEWS about one of the EPCOT festivals happening at Disney World next year! 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival is still taking place right now, and right after Thanksgiving, Festival of the Holidays will begin. And now, we know the official dates for the first festival happening in the park in 2023! The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will take place from January 13th through February 20th, 2023! Spaceship Earth during Festival of the Arts This festival is a celebration of culinary, visual, and performing arts, and usually has some of the prettiest food of any of the festivals. Orange Mousse with lemon cake and raspberry meringues We don’t know much about the festival yet, but we do know that there will be 16 Food Studios (AKA food booths) available. And, TWO of those will be NEW food booths — Moderne and Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food, and Little Sparks of Magic. Guests at Pop Eats! The festival focuses on art, so there will be over 100 Disney and visiting artists showcasing their artwork. Guests can participate in things like drawing a Disney character at Animation Academy or helping out with the GIANT Paint by Numbers Mural. Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt is also making a return! Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt And, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series is coming back, too! This features talented performers singing Disney songs at the America Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure pavilion. Disney says a list of who will be performing is coming soon! Disney on Broadway For more on the upcoming festivals at Disney World, check out the 14 menu items CONFIRMED for EPCOT’s 2022 Festival of the Holidays, the FULL LIST of entertainment announced for the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and the NEW food booth coming to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates about the upcoming festival! Click here to learn more about Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Check Out the Dates Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Arts Learn About the NEW Food Booths Coming in 2023 See Our Picks for the BEST of the FEST from the 2022 Festival of the Arts Click Here to See Photos & Videos From Our Time at the Festival of the Arts in 2022 Check Out ALL of Our Reviews of the Food Booths from the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Full Review of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine from 2022 Get a Look at the Figment Popcorn Bucket That Had a Multi-HOUR Wait on the First Day of the 2022 Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Check Out All of the 2022 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Spaceship Earth Got a MUPPETS-Inspired Look During the 2022 Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting Disney World for Festival of the Arts this year? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: DATES Announced for 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With all this talk of the holidays, it’s easy to forget that Halloween is right around the corner! This is a unique chance to get these new holiday designs at a discount! While you’re starting your Christmas shopping and crossing off that list, now’s the time to snag any last-minute Halloween items you’ve been eyeing. Because it’s so close to the holiday, plenty of items are on sale! For a limited time only, all of our DFB Exclusive Merchandise is on sale! From October 27 to the 31st you can grab some of your favorite designs for 10% off with the code OCTOBER10. This is your last chance to grab all of our Halloween designs before they go back into the vault, including our popular Sanderson Sisters shirts (say that three times fast!). Get these before they’re gone! These shirts are not only great for Halloween but fun to wear year-round. Get the Sanderson Sister shirts here!! This sale is also a rare chance to pick up some of our brand-new holiday designs at a discount. The Oh What Fun It Is To Ride design celebrates classic Disney World rides with a tasty holiday twist, like on this hoodie for $37.99. Our Oh What Fun design looks great on a hoodie! If you want the “ugly Christmas sweater” look but don’t live anywhere that warrants such a heavy top, we have that classic design on a t-shirt (of course with a Disney spin!). You can grab the All I Want For Christmas Ugly Sweater Tee for $31.99. The DFB Ugly Christmas Sweater T-Shirt is perfect for the season! The kids haven’t been left out! Plenty of our designs come in youth sizes as well as baby onesies. Check out our A Main Street Christmas Kids Premium Tee, which celebrates all things festive at Disney World! You can have your own for $24.99 each. Dress up your little ones in matching Main Street Christmas tees! We have several other holiday designs available in our online store here, and you can find these designs on hoodies, short- and long-sleeve tees, mugs, and more! You can receive 10% off all of our apparel from October 27-31 using the code OCTOBER10 at checkout (ebooks are not included in this promotion). For more holiday shopping, check out this new Disney advent calendar we found on Amazon! 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 a Disney t-shirt collector? Or do you prefer to stick to a few of your favorites? Let us know your style in the comments! The post Don't Miss This RARE Sale on Exclusive Disney Merch! 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. There are SO many different things that you can collect from the Disney Parks, but some things are more popular than others. Starbucks in Disney World! From Minnie ears to designer bags, Disney has a lot of fun merchandise to choose from. But, some of the most popular items are actually from Starbucks! Yep, Starbucks and Disney team up to make some fun merchandise, like cups, mugs, and ornaments. People have been BIG fans of the special cups they’ve been making for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and now, there’s a NEW color available online! BLACK geometric Starbucks tumblers are now on shopDisney! These look more like a matte black than a shiny black and feature that allover raised geometric design. Check out the one for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! ©Disney You can grab it for $49.99. Click here to get the Black Walt Disney World Starbucks Tumbler! There is also a version available for Disneyland Resort! This one isn’t for an anniversary, but it does feature the Disneyland logo. ©Disney This cup is also $49.99. Click here to get the Black Disneyland Starbucks Tumbler! These are pretty popular items, so make sure to grab them while you can, because they can sell out! For more Disney merchandise, check out ALL of the Disney Halloween merchandise you can get online, ALL of the Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online, and EVERY pair of Minnie Ears you can buy online! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! FULL List of Disney Starbucks Cups You Can Buy Online RIGHT NOW! 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. Do you collect anything from the Disney Parks? Tell us in the comments! The post A New Matte Black Disney Starbucks Tumbler Was Released Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mr. Toad fans and popcorn bucket collectors: GET READY! THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Mr. Toad Disney has released all kinds of popcorn buckets in the past, including an Annual Passholder-exclusive design, a design themed to Zero, and many more. And don’t even get us started on the Figment popcorn bucket saga of 2022! But soon a new popcorn bucket will be hitting the scene and we have a feeling this one is going to be VERY popular! Disney has just revealed that a MR. TOAD(!!!) popcorn bucket will be available in Disney World soon! The popcorn bucket will be coming to Disney World on November 1st, 2022. There will be a limit of 1 mobile order per day for 2 buckets while supplies last. The TikTok post was tagged with the hashtag Magic Kingdom and the video did appear to be in front of The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom, so it appears likely that the popcorn bucket will be available in that park specifically. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more news about this and let you know what we find! 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 getting this popcorn bucket? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: A Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket Is Coming to Disney World Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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With a vacation as magical as Walt Disney World, we’re always looking for the best souvenirs or the best way to solidify those memories. Sometimes it’s scouring the shops looking for just the right trinket, or maybe it is saving up for a special collectible. And sometimes the most magical memento is one that is […] The post Best Day Ever With Disney Celebration Buttons appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

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Here at DFB, we’re experts when it comes to food at Disney World and Disneyland Resort, but that’s not all! La Taverne de Gaston We’ve also tried our fair share of eats on Disney Cruise Line, and we’ve even visited the international Disney parks to test out the restaurants and unique snacks that we can find there. And if you’re planning a trip to Tokyo Disney Resort anytime soon — or you’re just genuinely curious about the Disney food around the world — then you’ll want to check out this review! Our friend Heather from Dining in Disney recently visited La Taverne de Gaston at Tokyo Disneyland and shared her experience with us. The restaurant is very similar to Gaston’s Tavern at Magic Kingdom as far as decor and theme goes. The menu has a few different options, serving the Big Bite Croissant, the French Toast Sandwich, and the Hunter’s Pie as the main items. You can also order Gaston and LeFou-themed desserts, as well as some drinks. La Taverne de Gaston Menu The inside of the tavern is themed exactly like the one from Beauty and the Beast, and it’s very immersive! Guests line up to order at the counter, then receive their food there. La Taverne de Gaston atmosphere There’s another menu hanging above the counter inside the restaurant, this time on a digital screen. Here, you can see the full scope of items that are offered. More menus Once we picked up our food, we went looking for a table and got to check out some more of the decor along the way. There’s a checkerboard and a coat rack… The theming is spectacular! …as well as a water station where you’re served out of a barrel. How fitting! Even the water station fits the theme! And of course, there’s a giant portrait of Gaston hanging above the fireplace, along with his massive chair. He really DOES use antlers in all of his decorating! It looks a lot like the one in Magic Kingdom! At the utensil station, you can pick up trays for your food so that it’s easier to transport. How convenient! There are also cups, napkins, and hand sanitizer available. Utensil Bar Now it’s time to talk about the FOOD! We ordered a few different things from the menu to get a good taste of the options here. Doesn’t that spread look delicious?! Food from the tavern! First up, we’ve got the drink! We ordered the Berry Cheers. It was a very pretty drink, and nice and sweet, so if you prefer your drinks on the sugary side, this one’s for you! Berry Cheers For the entree, we picked the French Toast Sandwich, which was SO good. The bread is a sweet sugared French toast, but the middle is a grilled cheese. A winning combination of flavors that we didn’t know we needed before eating this. Just look at that cheese pull! The LeFou’s Churro is sour apple flavored, and it was…just okay. Not really great and kinda dry, we’d probably skip this one on a return trip. That sugar topping had a very artificial flavor to it. LeFou’s Churro And of course, we can’t forget about dessert! We ordered the Sweet Gaston, which is a strawberry gelatin base with mango mousse on top. Super cute, and very tasty! A great choice if you’re a lover of fruit flavors. Sweet Gaston So if you happen to find yourself in Tokyo Disneyland in the future, check out La Taverne de Gaston! It was pretty popular during our visit, but we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Plus, you can’t beat that straight-outta-the -movie atmosphere! Stay tuned to DFB for more food reviews from Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and international Disney park restaurants. If you’re planning a trip soon, make sure to check out our snack and restaurant reviews, as well as our full guides for dining in the parks! We’ve Eaten at Every Magic Kingdom Restaurant — These Are the Best. — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning a trip to an international Disney park? Tell us in the comments! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! The post Tokyo Disneyland Just Showed Disney World Up With This French Toast Grilled Cheese! 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 have seen a new Disney holiday item drop every day for the last few weeks, and every day we all get that much more excited for one of the most joyful seasons at Disney World! October who? If new products weren’t enough to get us excited, we just found two new Loungefly mini backpacks that are giving off some major holiday cheer. On BoxLunch, one of the best places to find fun and unique pop culture merch, Loungefly released two new mini backpacks that are both the perfect mix of the holidays and Disney. These mini backpacks are BoxLunch exclusives and can’t be found anywhere else. This means if you fall in love with one grab it now before it sells out! Loungefly Disney Lilo & Stitch Reindeer Stitch Mini Backpack Stitch on his own is pretty cute, but this new backpack is just cuteness overload! The little blue alien has the most infectious smile on his face on this bag that is totally covered in his signature blue. Stitch’s perky ears stick out on the sides along with the festive reindeer antlers on top of his head. Loungefly Disney Lilo & Stitch Reindeer Stitch Mini Backpack © BoxLunch To go with his antlers, Stitch has a collar covered with jingle bells, and a real bell jingles joyfully on the front! The Loungefly Disney Lilo & Stitch Reindeer Stitch Mini Backpack has brown adjustable straps that remind us of the reins on Santa’s sleigh. It has a large main compartment and side pockets for smaller items. You can grab this precious mini backpack for $89.90. Click here to buy the Loungefly Disney Lilo & Stitch Reindeer Stitch Mini Backpack! Loungefly Disney Minnie Mouse Plaid Holiday Mini Backpack For those who prefer a more classic look, check out this lovely Minnie Mouse-inspired backpack. Buffalo check plaid always makes a comeback around this time of year and it seems to have solidified its role as a staple pattern of the holiday season. The entire mini backpack, along with the mouse ears, is covered in the red and black plaid. Loungefly Disney Minnie Mouse Plaid Holiday Mini Backpack © BoxLunch The front also features a festive floral applique of poinsettias and mistletoe. The Loungefly Disney Minnie Mouse Plaid Holiday Mini Backpack has a large main compartment and a smaller front pocket both accessible by gorgeous gold zippers. Inside the bag is a fun patterned lining showing Minnie and Mickey getting all ready for the holidays. This bag is only at BoxLunch for $89.90. Click here to buy the Loungefly Disney Minnie Mouse Plaid Holiday Mini Backpack! We think both of these would be so fun to wear if you are heading to the parks this holiday season!! 6 Ways You’re Doing the Holidays 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 from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What necessities would you pack in these park bags? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 New BoxLunch Exclusive Disney Loungeflys Were Just Released Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I still remember eagerly anticipating trips to Walt Disney World Resort as a child and not being able to sleep the night before – the excitement of visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth was too much! Hugging Minnie Mouse for the first time, experiencing Peter Pan’s Flight, eating a Mickey Mouse waffle … these […]View the full article

We learned earlier this year that Disney was exploring an idea to create an Amazon Prime-type membership service, which would bundle certain experiences together and provide unique perks to members. So what exactly is happening with that concept now? Partners Statue Back in August, when we first heard of this potential new program, the idea was in its very beginning stages. Now, we’ve finally heard an update! Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently participated in the Wall Street Journal’s annual Tech Live conference, where he commented on this project, what stage it’s currently in, and what it’s going to become. Initially, The Wall Street Journal reported that Disney was studying membership services like Amazon Prime as models for their own version. In fact, some people within the company were referring to the project as “Disney Prime” (although that was never in the cards to become the actual name). Amazon Box Disney was hoping that this new service would allow them to “offer customers more value, prompting them to spend more on the company’s products and services, while providing Disney with a trove of information about their preferences.” So are we going to see the introduction of “Disney Prime” anytime soon? And what will it actually look like when it comes into being? What Will the New Service Look Like? During the Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference, Bob Chapek was asked whether this new service would be similar to Amazon Prime. Chapek said, “Not really.” He said that the Disney version would be all about “customizing and personalizing” the Disney products and experiences in order to “cater to what individuals want” rather than making decisions based on the audience as a whole. ©Disney Chapek said, “We’re trying to […] build a toolbox of utilities that can be used by our creators […] to tell stories in customized ways.” He mentioned that many Disney franchises could be part of this service, including Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, etc. Pixar Logo ©Pixar | Disney So what does that actually mean? According to Chapek, a big part of this service would be connecting Disney+ (the company’s streaming platform) with the Disney parks. Disney could use information about what you did while you were at Disney World to inform suggestions for what you should watch on Disney+ once you return home. Disney+ Billboard For example, if you rode Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom, you might get the suggestion to watch Pirates of the Caribbean on Disney+ once you return home. Pirates of the Caribbean Of course, in order for this to be a possibility, Disney would need access to a lot of data about Disney parks guests and Disney+ viewers. Disney already has much of that information available to them now (thanks to MagicBands and the My Disney Experience app), but Chapek stressed in this interview that the service would work based on the assumption that guests give Disney permission to access and use data about where they go in the parks and what they watch at home. He said multiple times that Disney would require permission for this feature. Guests in Disney World Previously, it was reported that this system could also tie in merchandise and shopping as well. So while you’re watching Pirates of the Caribbean, there might be a QR code on the screen that you could scan to access certain exclusive items related to the content you’re consuming. This retail feature on Disney+ was not brought up in the recent conference, but it may still be part of Disney’s plan. Shopping The main goal of this membership program is to “customize and personalize” a variety of Disney experiences for each individual consumer. Chapek said that Disney is hoping to achieve “experiential Disney engagement,” making Disney+ much more than just a movie service. Learn more about the initial plan for this service here. When Will the New Service Debut? Back in August, this idea was really just a concept. Disney said the discussions were in the early stages, and it was really only “being explored” at that point. So what’s going on now? According to Chapek, Disney is “putting the arms and legs on it right now inside [Disney’s] own technical groups. ©Disney || Bob Chapek That could mean that the idea is now fully formed and now more practical steps are being taken to make it a reality. However, we didn’t get any specifics about a potential timeline for its release. But from what Chapek said, it sounds like this idea is far past the “Blue Sky” stage. Learn more about “Blue Sky” Disney projects here. Why Is Disney Creating the New Service? We have the “what” and the “when,” but here’s another important question: Why? Disney seems to be doing pretty well, so what’s with the change in operations? Disney is known to be a forward-thinking company, and Chapek said during the conference that he likes “to be on the front end of the wave, not on the back end of the wave.” To him, that means “creat[ing] transformative moments for the company” and “be[ing] bold.” Magic Kingdom Chapek noted that, as technology continues to change and develop, it’s important to remember your legacy but “not be afraid to evolve.” This change seems to be part of the evolution. The new system would encourage consumers to interact more personally with the Disney company, and thus will tie those consumers more tightly to Disney. Crowds in Disney World Chapek commented that many Disney fans see Disney as more than just a company: “They look at it as a utility, a part of their lives, a part of their identity.” Creating a way for Disney to become even more involved in someone’s life caters to that demand for Disney to be more than just a company but to be actively involved in several aspects of their lifestyle. It seems this idea of a Disney membership service is continuing to change and develop, but it’s also getting closer to becoming a reality. We’ll continue to watch for updates, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see a timeline of Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s financial decisions. 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. Would you pay for a Disney membership like the one described above? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney Is “Putting the Arms and Legs” on Amazon Prime-Type Membership Service first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Magic Kingdom in Disney World is known for some pretty spectacular Halloween celebrations, but the fun doesn’t stop there! Halloween at Magic Kingdom If you travel out to the west coast, you can visit the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure, where you’ll get to meet and greet with some of the most popular Disney villains and enjoy special entertainment. And there are even some seasonal celebrations at the international parks to check out — like the very unique drink we found at Tokyo Disney Resort! When visiting Tokyo Disneyland, our friend Heather from Dining in Disney (@diningindisney on Instagram) spotted an adorable beverage at Refreshment Corner for the Halloween season! Refreshment Corner at Tokyo Disneyland The beverage is called simply Sparkling Drink and is made with tea jelly and orange. It’s served in a Disney Halloween 2022 cup and comes with a little icon of a ghost in a Mickey ear hat on top. It’ll cost you 600 Yen. How cute! It’s served with an entire tangerine inside (our straw was poked right through the center of the tangerine), and it was very bubbly. We thought it was incredibly refreshing taste-wise, and we’d definitely order it again. Sparkling Drink However, perhaps the most interesting thing about the drink is that the cup comes with a QR code on the side. If you scan the cup, you’re treated to a fun surprise! QR code on the side of the cup. What’s the surprise? Well, our QR code led us to a fun little “spooky” filter for pictures and videos! It makes Mickey ghosts pop up all over your screen. Perfect for a selfie with your drink! There’s a photo filter! Wouldn’t it be cool if Disney World did something like this? We’d love to find QR code surprises on our snacks in the parks! We’ll be on the lookout for more unique treats in Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and at the Disney parks abroad, so stay tuned to DFB. 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 WDW2022 to get 25% off! Click Here to See the Full List of Halloween Snacks in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Tokyo Disney Resort? Tell us in the comments! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! The post The Disney Drink That Comes With…Photo Filters?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been keeping up with all the latest updates on the Brightline high-speed train coming to Orlando. ©Brightline And, even though the train will no longer be making a stop at Disney World, it’ll still get you pretty close — not to mention it will be near Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe park as well. Although we still don’t know when exactly theme park-goers and travelers alike will be able to hop aboard — it looks like we’re getting closer to the Brightline train opening! Brightline is getting one step closer to opening its Central Florida route as high-speed testing will begin this weekend, according to Fox 35 Orlando. ©Brightline The trains will be tested throughout northern Brevard County to prepare for the Orlando opening, with test speeds as high as 79 mph this month. After the initial testing is completed, the next phase will begin where speeds will increase to 110 mph. Brightline train at Orlando Airport Testing is expected to bring long waits for drivers at railroad crossings affected by the work, but flaggers will be present to help manage traffic. Although there won’t be a stop at Disney Springs anymore, there will still be a train stop near the popular tourist spot. Guests will be able to get close to Disney World via Brightline train, but it won’t actually get you onto Disney World property. We love Disney Springs! Disney hasn’t commented on whether or not they’ll consider a transportation service between the station and Disney World, so for now, it sounds like a ride-share or taxi service will be your best bet. Rideshare pick-up zone Keep in mind you can still use Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer from the Orlando Airport. Both are paid services, and they function similarly to how Magical Express worked. Guests can also choose to rent a car, call for a taxi, or book a ride share through services like Uber or Lyft. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on the Brightline train and Disney World! The Planning Tips You Need To Know Before Your Next Disney World Trip 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 How do you get to Disney World from the airport? Let us know in the comments! The post Brightline Airport Train High-Speed Testing Begins SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s your favorite thing to do in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge If you’re a Star Wars fans, we bet you love living your best Star Wars life in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Or maybe Toy Story is your favorite Disney movie, and you love spending time in Toy Story Land. Perhaps the classic Hollywood vibe of Hollywood Studios is your jam. Whatever you love about Hollywood Studios, we’re going to keep you updated on everything that’s going on there. If you’e planning a trip to Hollywood Studios soon, we have you covered!! Download our checklist so you know everything there is to see, do, and eat in the park. Now, let’s see what’s new in Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Dark Room We found A Bug’s Life Pin with Heimlich! A beautiful butterfly! It’s nice to see this underrated movie getting some pin love! Here Are Five Big Reasons You Might See An Empty Disney World in 2023 Keystone Clothiers We found a ton of new Marvel and Star Wars merchandise including The Mighty Thor Diorama for $54.99… Mighty Thor …Spider-Man Sweatpants for $49.99… Spidey Sweats …a Beyond Amazing Spider-Man Hat for $29.99… Baseball cap …a Beyond Amazing Spider-Man Long-Sleeve Shirt for $39.99… Fun long sleeve shirt …a Beyond Amazing Spider-Man Crop Top for $36.99… This looks like the shirt Mary Jane wears in the comics! …a Star Wars Holiday Pet Shirt for $24.99… For your pet! …a Star Wars Guided By The Light Hoodie for $74.99… Guided by the Light Hoodie …a Guided By The Light Tee for $44.99… The tee …a Guided By The Light Pull-Over Windbreaker for $74.99… For those rainy days …Guided By the Light Track Pants… Track pants …a Spider-Man Long Sleeve Shirt for $39.99… Spidey …a Scarlet Witch Tank Top for $36.99… Wanda …a Black Panther Plant for $24.99… Yep, it’s a Black Panther plant …a Marvel Legends She-Hulk Figure for $24.99 Jennifer Walters …a Cosbabies Doctor Octopus for $29.99… Doc Ock …a Cosbabies Green Goblin for $29.99… Green Goblin …a Cosbabies Black and Gold Spider-Man for $29.99… Black and gold suit …a Cosbabies Spider-Man for $29.99… Classic suit …a Spider-Man Art Kit for $29.99… Let’s make Spider-Man art …a Black Panther Shirt for $29.99… Black Panther …a Wakanda Forever Shirt for $29.99… Wakanda Forever …a Marvel Hat for $29.99… Marvel hat …a Marvel Backpack for $59.99…. Big enough to carry all your stuff …and a MTFBWY (May The Force Be With You) Spirit Jersey! Here’s the front… Front …and here’s the back! Back The spirit jersey is $49.99. In Case You Were Wondering: Extended Evening Hours Are Here To Stay at Disney World Celebrity 5 & 10 Here, we found a Droid Factory Pin for $14.99… Droid …and two Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Pins! Here’s the first… So Prettty …and here’s the second! Tink! Both have Tink on them. They’re $12.99 each. Here’s How Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save Up to 25% on Hotel Stays in 2023! Mickey’s of Hollywood Yes, you can now get Fuzzy Pink Crocs and they even have a fuzzy Mickey on them! FUZZY! Grab them for $64.99. Here’s How to Save $100 Per NIGHT on Your Next Disney World Trip! Once Upon A Time Grab this super fluffy Disney World Jacket for $64.99. This looks cozy We also found an Encanto T-Shirt for Kids with Luisa for $24.99. She can move mountains! Need a fun new fluffy robe? There’s a White Barefoot Dreams Minnie Robe. Fluffy robe It’s got Minnie on the back! This robe is $158. Minnie Mouse! There’s also a Slate Grey Barefoot Dreams Mickey Robe. Black robe This one has Mickey on the back! It’s also $158. Mickey! We also found Skeleton Dance Pants for $59.99… Skeleton Dance on your pants …a Skeleton Dance Button-Up Shirt for $59.99… MORE Skeleton Dance …and a pink Mickey Tee! Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse The tee is $36.99. How Busy Is Disney World At Christmastime? Find Out Here. Tower Gifts There’s a new Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily Plate Set for $55. Adorable plate set We also found a Disney World Beanie! Keep your head warm Grab the beanie for $21.99. Here’s Why You Should Rent an RV For Your Next Road Trip to Disney World Beverly Sunset Boutique This Kid’s Mickey Pajama and Pillow Set makes us want an Adult version! It’s $44.99. We want these Check out this GORGEOUS Coco Jewelry Box for $44.99. How pretty is this? We also found a new Denim Jacket For Kids with Mickey all over it! It’s $59.99. So fun! Plus there’s a Dino Park Jacket for Kids! Dino Park! It’s $69.99. The 17 Disney World Rides You Should AVOID If You’re Prone to Headaches Jessie’s Trading Post A new Pixar Shirt for Kids has arrived. Look at all the Pixar characters! It’s $39.99. Check Out The GINORMOUS List of NEW Food and Treats Announced for Disney World! Tatooine Traders There’s a new Star Wars Ornament with Darth Vader and Luke for $24.99. Epic lightsaber battle We also found one with Leia and R2-D2, also for $24.99. Leia and R2 You can even get a Star Wars Art Kit! Let’s make Star Wars art! The art kit is $24.99. Where You Can Ride a Sleigh in Disney World This Holiday Season Are you making plans for a Disney World trip this holiday season? Be sure to make those park pass reservations ASAP because the holidays are typically a really busy time for the parks. You’ll also want to be sure to get those advance dining reservations in as early as you can — you can make them 60 days before the first day of your trip! Looking for fun holiday things to do? Be sure to check out the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! 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 ride in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Hollywood Studios: Fuzzy PINK Crocs and Loads of Star Wars Merch first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article