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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Halloween is fast approaching, and we’re already anticipating all of that CANDY we’re going to eat! Spooky Season!! Everyone seems to be getting in the spirit — McDonald’s has Halloween Happy Meals, Amazon has a ton of costumes, and Disney is celebrating with a party, of course. But, something you might not be thinking about this year is your Halloween budget. And, prices have increased for a vital part of the Halloween experience. Halloween candy prices have gone UP in the United States, according to according to CNBC. Since last September, they’ve gone up in price by more than 13.1%. CANDY! That means you’ll likely have to budget a bit more for your usual amount of candy to pass out to trick or treaters. Prices for Halloween candy could be closer to $35 per household this year, which is $5 more than what Americans are budgeting for on average, according to a National Retail Federation survey. Treats! So, let’s take a closer look at some of those price increases. Over at Walmart, a 160-piece “fun-sized” variety pack of candy is retailing for $16.98 ($2.24 more than last year), a 120-piece variety pack from Amazon is selling for $10.99 ($2.01 more than last year), and Sam’s Club has a 450-piece variety pack for $26.98 ($2.50 more than last year). Trick or TREAT?! The higher cost of candy could be due to increased sugar costs, according to CNBC. These prices have gone up because of extreme weather, supply chain issues, and energy costs. Candy bucket If you want to keep your candy costs down, you can try to buy in bulk, so that the cost per piece of candy ends up being lower. Check out this 365-piece bag of candy for $26.98. Otherwise, just plan to pay a bit more for your Halloween candy this year. Or, maybe you can split a giant bag of candy with your neighbor to hand to trick or treaters! Candy time For more on Halloween, check out Disney Just Released New Halloween Backgrounds for Your Phone! Need a Last-Minute Halloween Costume? Amazon Has You Covered. NEW Halloween Scavenger Hunt Now Available in Disney World! Stay tuned to DFB for more Halloween news and updates. ALL of the Disney Halloween Merchandise You Can Get ONLINE! 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 are you dressing up as for Halloween this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Why Halloween Candy Will Cost You MORE This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s almost time to celebrate the holidays! It’s almost time for the holidays in Disney World! Whether you’re celebrating in Disney World at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or from your very own living room, one of the most iconic Disney Christmas souvenirs you need for the holidays is ORNAMENTS! Every year Disney releases new ornaments and we just spotted a collection inspired by nostalgia. We stopped by Ye Olde Christmas Shop in Magic Kingdom where we found several new ornaments located behind the counter. Note that we did previously see some of these in Disneyland, but now they’ve made their way to the East Coast! Let’s start with the Minnie Mouse Apple Glass Ornament (which is also available online) for $29.99. Minnie Mouse Apple Glass Ornament There was also a retro Mickey Mouse Club Jacket Ornament! The front of the jacket has a Mickey Mouse Club patch… Mickey Jacket Ornament …and the back of the ornament has the same design. It costs $29.99. The back! There was also a retro Popcorn Ornament, with Mickey’s hand holding it, for $29.99. It looks just like Disneyland’s original popcorn bucket design! Popcorn Bucket Ornament This Main Street, U.S.A. Trash Can Ornament is inspired by the iconic Disney trash cans for $29.99. Trash Can Ornament There’s also a Mickey Watch Ornament that’s clearly inspired by all our fave watches in the 1990s for $29.99. Mickey Watch Ornament And finally, a Cast Member told us that the Mickey Pretzel Ornament was selling out the fastest! This ornament is also available online, and it cost $29.99. Mickey Pretzel Ornament There are LOTS of ornaments available on shopDisney now and you don’t want to wait too long to place your order. We’ll be watching for some of these ornaments to appear online! Shop for more Disney ornaments here! If you’re looking for more Disney holiday souvenirs, you can find advent calendars, pajamas, spirit jerseys, and more. We’ve also found a new holiday collection in Disney World! Droid Advent Calendar Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news! Check out Disney’s NEW advent calendar with a HEFTY price tag! 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. Preorder 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 preorder 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 Pre-Order for 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! Do you collect Disney ornaments? Tell us in the comments! The post An Ornament That Looks Just Like the OG Disneyland Popcorn Bucket Was Just Released! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Believe it or not, the holidays are coming up soon, so it’s time to start making some plans! Disney Enchantment during the holidays in 2021 Especially if you’re going to Disney World, the planning ahead thing is super important around the holidays, because the parks are usually BUSY. You need to figure out where you’re staying, if you want to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, dining reservations, and more. Remember, you still need a Park Pass Reservation in addition to your theme park tickets in order to get into the parks. And, one park has already been completely booked up for Christmas Day! Park Pass Reservations are FULL for Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day — December 25th! This is the case for regular Theme Park Tickets… ©Disney …and tickets for Hotel Guests. ©Disney However, Annual Passholders still have full availability, as long as you’re not blocked out during Christmas Day. ©Disney Now, if you were planning on being in Magic Kingdom for Christmas Day and haven’t secured your reservation yet, DON’T PANIC! You still have options. Disney is known to replenish these reservations, so keep checking back to see if Magic Kingdom becomes available again! Hollywood Studios Christmas Decorations If not, you can also book a reservation at one of the other 3 Disney World theme parks and then park hop over to Magic Kingdom after 2PM with a park hopper ticket, as long as the park isn’t at capacity. We’d go ahead and make a reservation for another park just so you can guarantee you’re able to get into at least on park on Christmas Day. It’s better to have a reservation for a different park than none at all! And, the other parks can get booked up quickly, too. The Holidays at Animal Kingdom For more on the holidays in Disney World, check out all of the entertainment that will be at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays, the holiday merchandise we’ve already seen in the parks, and everything we know about the holidays in Disney World so far. Holiday decorations in EPCOT If you’re headed to Disney World soon, don’t forget to pack some of our fun t-shirts! Click here to see them all! And, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. The Best Restaurants for Christmas Time 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. Preorder 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 preorder 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 Pre-Order for 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! Are you going to Disney World for Christmas this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Christmas Day Is SOLD OUT for Magic Kingdom in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney nuiMO lovers, we suggest hiding your wallet before you read the rest of this post. nuiMO Plushes Disney nuiMO plushes are small stuffed versions of Disney characters that you can buy different outfits for. Recently we spotted a new Tiana nuiMO on shopDisney, and with the holidays coming up, we think they make great stocking stuffers. If you’ve got a family member or friend who loves these, there’s a new advent calendar online that would be the PERFECT gift for them! The Disney nuiMOs 12-Day Advent Calendar is online now for $149.99! ©Disney That’s a pretty hefty price tag, we know, but it comes with Mickey and Minnie Disney nuiMOs plushes, six Christmas outfits, including sweaters, pants, hats, PJs, snowsuit, snowman costume, earmuffs, and a small Christmas tree. ©Disney It comes packaged in a Christmas gift box and has a Christmas Mickey icon gift tag. We suggest grabbing it sooner rather than later if you’re planning on getting it for yourself or giving it as a gift — they may sell out fast! Buy the Disney nuiMOs 12-Day Advent Calendar right here! Disney has released tons of advent calendars already this year, so there’s certainly more where this came from! Entertainment Earth released a Funko advent calendar earlier this year, and we’ve also spotted Marvel and Star Wars calendars as well. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the Disney holiday merch news! These unique advent calendars will have you RACING to open them every morning! 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. Preorder 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 preorder 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 Pre-Order for 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’s been your favorite advent calendar you’ve ever had? Tell us about it below! The post Disney's Latest Advent Calendar Comes With a HEFTY Price Tag 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’re always on the lookout for ways that we can help you save money when it comes to everything Disney! Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise From hotel rooms to tickets to merchandise, there are a lot of discounts available and they change often, so we like to keep track so you can stay informed. One of the most common discounts available is usually on merchandise, and right now, select people can SAVE on Disney items online! Disney World Annual Passholders can get a discount on shopDisney soon! From October 20th through October 31st, Annual Passholders can get a 25% discount on select regularly priced merchandise on the website. Disney merchandise In order to get these savings, make sure your Annual Pass is linked to your Disney account, then sign into shopDisney with that same Disney account. Once you’ve done that, use the promo code WDW25 to apply the discount to your cart. So much merch! Remember this is ONLY for online shopping on shopDisney and only applies to certain merchandise, so you’ll have to apply the discount to your cart to see if it applies to the items you’ve selected. Inside a Disney gift shop This should help you get a jump on your holiday shopping! And, there are already a lot of holiday-themed items available on shopDisney to get you in the spirit for the season. Ewok Christmas Sweater For more on Disney merchandise, check out ALL of the Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online right now, EVERY pair of Minnie Ears you can buy online right now, and the best Disney luggage for 2022. So many ears! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. ALL of the Disney Halloween Merchandise You Can Get ONLINE! 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 started your holiday shopping yet? Tell us in the comments! The post Passholders Can Save on Online Disney Merchandise SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Already thinking about your next Disney World vacation? Beach Club Resort We know what that’s like — and for some, your next trip could be even sooner than you think! There’s a NEW Disney World Resort hotel discount available, but only for select guests. We’ve got all the details so you can see if you qualify for this exclusive Disney World Resort hotel discount! Heads up, Disney World Annual Passholders — there’s a NEW hotel deal available. Passholders can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney World Resort hotels in early 2023! Disney’s Riviera Resort On most Sunday through Thursday nights from January 2nd to February 28th, 2023 and most nights March 1st to April 30th, 2023, Annual Passholders can save up to 25% off regular room rates. Pop Century Resort There is a minimum required stay of 1 night, and a maximum stay of 14 nights. The number of rooms available with this discount is limited, so if you’re looking to take advantage of the deal — we’d suggest doing it sooner rather than later! Art of Animation Additionally, advance reservations are required and the offer excludes 3-bedroom villas and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort So, if you were thinking about planning a trip (or are thinking about it now) head on over to the Disney World website to book your hotel stay for up to 25% off — sign us up! Can’t wait that long to head to the parks? We don’t blame you! The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is returning later this year, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is coming back as well! Holiday decorations in Disney World 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! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! ALL the Discounts for Your October 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 Will you be taking advantage of this Annual Passholder discounts? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out If YOU Qualify for This Exclusive 2023 Disney World Hotel Discount first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“Bring Home the Galaxy,” this holiday season with exciting new Star Wars products and gifting must-haves from all corners of the galaxy.View the full article

Disney recipes are some of our favorite things to come across and share. Pretzel Bread Pudding Why? Because we get to learn how to make some delicious Disney eats and bring some magic into our homes, no matter how far we are from the parks. You can also use some of the recipes to make dinner for your family, impress your friends at your next dinner party, or just have a sweet treat for your next Disney movie night. On this episode, we’ve got the recipe for the delicious EPCOT Pretzel Bread Pudding to share with you! The Pretzel Bread Pudding features pieces of jumbo pretzels and is topped with house-made vanilla sauce and caramel. This recipe is easier than it seems, and it makes 15-18 servings! Ingredients Vanilla Sauce 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk, divided 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pretzel Bread Pudding 1 pound pretzel bread 1 cup milk 1 2/3 cup heavy cream 1 1/3 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 3/4 teaspoon vanilla paste 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon ©Disney Instructions Vanilla Sauce Beat egg and sugar in a small bowl, then set aside. Bring cream and 3/4 cup of milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add 1/3 of the simmering cream mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Carefully pour back into the saucepan. Whisk cornstarch and the remaining 1/4 cup of milk together in a small bowl. Add to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Place a mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour sauce through the strainer and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for up to 7 days. Pretzel Bread Pudding Tear or chop pretzel bread into large pieces. Place in a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Whisk milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla paste, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add pretzel bread pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 4-12 hours. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 15 1/2 cup ramekins or muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. Add 1/3 cup pretzel bread pudding mixture into each ramekin or muffin tin. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until centers of pretzel bread puddings are firm. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the molds. To Serve Remove vanilla sauce from the refrigerator. Heat in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until warm. Place warm pretzel bread puddings on small plates. Top each with 2-3 tablespoons vanilla sauce. Drizzle your store-bought caramel sauce on top. You did it! Now you’ve got delicious pretzel bread pudding to share. ©Disney If you’re looking for more EPCOT recipes, we’ve got our top 10 favorite Food & Wine Festival recipes, as well as 10 festival recipes that NEED to be on your holiday table. And we don’t only recommend recipes to you all, we’ve tried many of them at home too! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney recipes. Here are 10 EPCOT recipes you need to make 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. Have you made any Disney recipes at home? Tell us all about them below! The post Disney RECIPE: How to Make the Iconic EPCOT Pretzel Bread Pudding! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Growing up in Central Florida, I visited Walt Disney World often, and it remains my happy place to this day thanks to the love and acceptance I feel from my fellow cast members across the resort. That feeling of inclusion was brought beyond our gates and into the community this weekend, as hundreds of cast […]View the full article

The holiday season is fast approaching, folks! Holiday decor in Hollywood Studios – 2021 That’s right, once that clock strikes midnight on Halloween, holiday decor will start going up around the parks, marking the start of the holiday season in the Disney Parks. If you’re going to Disney World for the holidays, we have some great tips for you, like the EASIEST way to plan for success this holiday season in Disney World and WHEN new holiday ears (and more) could be coming to Disney World. But you’ll also need to know what to wear to the parks, right? So, we’ve got a BRAND NEW holiday design for you to check out! Check out our new Jingle Vibes design over on the DFB store! Does that holiday ornament look familiar? It’s reminiscent of Spaceship Earth in EPCOT! There are a TON of different items that you can find this design on, but this white T-shirt is $31.99. Click here to get the white Jingle Vibes T-shirt! You can also get the design on a red or green T-shirt! These are also $31.99 each. Click here to get the red or green Jingle Vibes T-shirt! Want this design in a smaller size for the kiddos? They also come in kids and toddler sizes! You can get the kids Jingle Vibes T-shirt for $24.99. Click here to get the Kids Jingle Vibes T-shirt! If you want something a little bit warmer, you can also get things like the Jingle Vibes sweatshirt! Grab it for $36.99. Click here to get the Jingle Vibes sweatshirt! Or, if you’d rather have a new way to carry the essentials around the parks, check out the Jingle Vibes Fanny Pack! Jingle Vibes Fanny Pack This one is $36.99 and comes in red or green. Click here to get the Jingle Vibes fanny pack! We also have the perfect way to sip on your seasonal hot cocoa — a Jingle Vibes mug! Jingle Vibes mug You can grab it for $16.99 in red or green. Click here to get the Jingle Vibes mug! For more on Disney merchandise, check out where to find the BEST Disney shirts BEFORE you go to Disney World, 7 super cute Disney shirts your whole family will love, and the BEST Disney shirts we’ve seen recently. And, click here for a quick, Disney-themed escape! We’ve got a whole collection of graphic tees you’ll love! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news, info, and updates. 6 Ways You’re Doing Christmas WRONG 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. Are you going to Disney World for the holidays this year? Tell us in the comments! The post These NEW Disney Shirts Are Giving Serious Christmas Vibes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Yup. It’s official. This is absolutely the WORST Disney World trip we could’ve planned. Magic Kingdom We’ve already shared a month-by-month guide to planning your trip and a look at some mistakes to avoid when checking in and out of your Disney World hotel. But if you REALLY want to learn all the major mishaps you’ll wanna avoid adding to YOUR vacation, this is the video for you. Click below to watch our video all about Planning the WORST Disney World Trip in History!  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! Stay tuned for more Disney news! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What are the biggest mistakes you’ve made when planning your Disney World trip? Tell us in the comments! The post DFB Video: I Planned the WORST Trip in Disney World History first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get excited: another character dining spot is reopening in Disney World! EPCOT Chef Mickey’s, Cape May Cafe, The Crystal Palace, and more have all brought back their character dining experiences, but character dining in EPCOT has been a bit more limited lately. At Garden Grill, you can eat with Mickey and some of his friends, but what if you want a Princess-filled dining experience? Well, soon one spot at EPCOT will reopen that’ll give you just that! Akershus Royal Banquet Hall will soon be reopening in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion! This spot, which offers a family-style dining experience with some traditional Norwegian dishes as well as American eats will be reopening on November 4th. But when can you start making reservations? Well, we’ve got the answer! Akershus Mark your calendars — reservations for Akershus will open starting on October 24th! Remember that dining reservations for Disney World can now be made up to 60 days in advance. Akershus While the Traditional KjØttkaker with Norwegian meatballs and grilled salmon might be enough to get you interested, the princesses might be what really seals the deal on making a reservation here. Akershus offers “Storybook Dining” with the Disney Princesses, so as you eat you’ll be able to take photos with some of your favorite Disney royals. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall You might find princesses like Belle, Snow White, and others walking around here, so you’ll want to have those cameras ready to snap an epic photo! Snow White at Epcot’s Akershus Dining with the princesses isn’t all that readily available right now considering that Cinderella’s Royal Table only offers limited meets with Cinderella at the start and Artist Point — Story Book Dining with Snow White is limited to appearances by Snow White and some friends from her story, so we expect this princess meal could be a popular pick for many folks. If you’re hoping to get a reservation at Akershus, be sure to mark that date down and be ready to tap away! Belle at Akershus For more details about all of the character dining available in Disney World right now, click here. And stay tuned for more Disney news! 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! Are you going to try and get reservations for Akershus? Tell us in the comments! The post WHEN Reservations Will Open for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen Disney World reopen a LOT of different locations and experiences over the past several months, but some things still remain closed. Norway Pavilion in EPCOT We’ve seen character meet and greets and meals return, buffets come back, and experiences reopen, like Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. But, some major restaurants have remained closed, especially in EPCOT. We hadn’t heard a word about these dining spots until recently, when it was announced that Monsieur Paul would be reopening! And now, ANOTHER popular restaurant in EPCOT will be reopening SOON! Akershus Royal Banquet Hall will be reopening on November 4th, 2022! This dining spot in EPCOT’s Norway pavilion will FINALLY be serving guests again soon — it’s been closed since the parks shut down in 2020 for the global pandemic. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall This location serves up Norwegian-inspired food in a tucked-away castle, and is also a character meal! The Storybook Dining features the Disney Princesses, who you can interact and take pictures with during your meal. Akershus What’s some of the food that will be on the menu again, you may ask? Well, Disney has shared that this dining option will return as a family-style dining experience and include things like Traditional KjØttkaker featuring Norwegian meatballs and the Kylling og Melboller, which is a Norwegian take on chicken and dumplings. Akershus Spread If you want something that’s more classic American-cuisine, you can get that here, too! Try out the Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Grilled Salmon, and Macaroni & Cheese. And, for dessert, you can indulge in the Rice Cream with strawberry sauce and a Chocolate Roulade with lingonberry cream. Rice Pudding Reservations will be open for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall starting October 24th, so make sure to set your reminders now! Akershus Royal Banquet Hall We’ll keep you updated on Akershus’ reopening, but for now, you can find out more about Monsieur Paul’s reopening in EPCOT’s France Pavilion. Find out what the new menu will look like, how much it will cost, details about reservations, and more. And, for more on what’s going on around Disney World, check out things like dining and dessert party reservations NOW OPEN for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World, Disney World park passes that are already selling out for November, and holiday items that have arrived in Disney World! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 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 excited to go back to Akershus in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post Reopening DATE Announced for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT 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. Who else has been obsessed with Munchlings since they came out? Munchlings! We first saw these adorable plushes at the D23 Expo, and now they’re available in Disney World and online. We loved seeing all the different designs, but it seems they’re already preparing for the holidays because 3 new holiday Munchlings have dropped online! The first new plush available is the Stitch Frosted Gingerbread Cookie Munchling for $34.99. ©Disney This Stitch is 14″ high and actually smells of funnel cake, not gingerbread! We expect this adorable plush to sell out fast, so grab him now! Buy the Stitch Frosted Gingerbread Cookie Munchling here! Or you can grab the Mickey Mouse Peppermint Bark Cupcake Munchling for $34.99! ©Disney This cuddly plush is 14.5″ high and smells like a candy cane! Yum! Grab the Mickey Mouse Peppermint Bark Cupcake Munchling here! Lastly, you can grab the Minnie Mouse Candy Cane Crush Cupcake Munchling also for $34.99. ©Disney Minnie is 15 3/4” high, and smells like a candy cane as well — matching the candy cane in her hand. Grab the Minnie Mouse Candy Cane Crush Cupcake Munchling right here! 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! We love our Christmas shirts! Looking for more holiday merchandise to get ahead on your shopping? The first holiday collection has dropped in Disney World, and you can find loads of new merchandise online! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Here’s a sneak peek of Disney’s holiday merchandise on its way to shelves this year! 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. Preorder 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 preorder 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 Pre-Order for 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! Which Munchling is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Must-Get Disney Christmas Gift for Stitch Fans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we LOVE food…but we also LOVE a good piece of iconic merch. We’re loving it. And, although we love getting eats and souvenirs from the Disney parks, no one combines the two like McDonald’s does. We’ve seen some pretty stellar collabs from McDonald’s and Disney lately, and we even reviewed the NEW Adult Happy Meal that was recently released. But, not all Happy Meal toys are created equally, and this got us thinking about which stood out among the rest. So, let’s check out the ten BEST McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys ever! There have been some pretty epic McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys released over the years, but these are ten we think just so happen to be the very best! Changeables Okay, so imagine Transformers, but instead of cars and trucks, you’ve got McDonald’s foods and packaging transforming into robot-droid-mech figures! You could switch these bad boys up depending on your mood and there were different figures for fries, ice cream cones, hamburgers, nuggets, and even a Big Mac. ©McDonald’s via eBay There were quite a few iterations of Changeables over the years, and some of them are considered collectibles and worth a pretty penny to this day. McNugget Buddies Chugging along the Nostalgic Train, McNugget Buddies were also HUGELY popular toys. They were released at a few different points over the years, and there was even a Halloween costume release! They came with mix-and-match accessories — almost like Mr. Potato Head — so you could customize your McNugget Buddies. ©McDonald’s via eBay Each one came with an outfit and a name — we’re especially fond of Cowpoke and Corny. IT’S CORN! Boo Buckets If you were a child (or parent) in the 80s, chances are you remember the McDonald’s Halloween trick-or-treat buckets or Boo Buckets! Instead of a Happy Meal being served in the standard red-and-yellow box, they came in Halloween-themed buckets. ©McDonald’s They were meant to be used during trick-or-treating, but they were pretty small and didn’t hold a ton of loot. But, if you missed out on the chance to snatch one of these babies up in the 80s, you’re in luck — McDonald’s is releasing them again this year! Read More About the RETURN of Boo Buckets Here The Little Mermaid Disney and McDonald’s have collaborated several times over the years to promote different films, shows, park events, and more. Some of the most popular toys from a Disney film were based on The Little Mermaid. There were eight different toys to collect plus a special golden toy as well. ©McDonald’s Ursula, Flounder, Ariel, Prince Eric, Scuttle, and more were included as options. Throughout the “Disney Renaissance” of the 1990s, McDonald’s released toys from Hercules, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and more. Hot Wheels The next two toys were seen as Happy Meal standards for quite a few years. If you rolled up to the drive-through and ordered a Happy Meal and said it was for a boy, chances are a Hot Wheels toy car would be included in that box. ©McDonald’s Hot Wheels have also been one of the most frequent repeats when it comes to McDonald’s toys, too! Barbie Just like Hot Wheels, Barbies were frequent Happy Meals toys as well. Only this time, chances are you got this toy because you ordered a Happy Meal for a girl. Depending on which series of Barbie toys was being offered, they were ultra-popular and would often be resold online. ©McDonald’s McDonald’s no longer separates toys based on gender, so the days of hearing, “Boy or Girl?” are over — but luckily, the toys have stuck around! Teenie Beanie Babies If you were even remotely aware of pop culture trends in the 90s, you might remember Ty Beanie Babies. They were adorable little soft stuffed animals filled with beans and they were EVERYWHERE. People invested a LOT of money in these “collectibles,” and McDonald’s jumped on the hype train, too. ©McDonald’s via eBay Teenie Beanie Babies were a hot commodity, and you can still find them being sold online for more than you might think! Muppet Babies We’re sensing a theme here, but Muppet Babies were also incredibly popular toys when that show was around. There were several different series released by McDonald’s celebrating Jim Henson’s adorable creations. ©McDonald’s In the original series, you could get Kermit riding a skateboard, Miss Piggy in a car, Gonzo on a tricycle, and Fozzie Bear riding a rocking horse. 100 Years of Disneyland There have also been a few different Disney parks McDonald’s toys over the years! The 100 Years of Disneyland release was 100 different Disney character figurines — can you imagine how long it would take to collect all of these? ©McDonald’s Each figure came on a little stand that featured their name, and some were incredibly rare — making them more valuable to collectors. Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary More recently, McDonald’s released toys in collaboration with Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! We loved when these toys came out. Just like the Disneyland 100 toys, these featured different Disney characters on a stand, but this time they featured a background too. There were 50 different figures released representing the Fab 50 Character Statues around Disney World. It’s Jaq! Read More About the 50th Anniversary McDonald’s Toys Here What do YOU think is the best McDonald’s Happy Meal Toy of all time? Whether it’s a new collectible or an old nostalgic favorite, we can probably all agree that opening up that box to see the toy you were hoping for makes us feel like kids again! We love a Disney Happy Meal! If you’re looking for more food news from outside Disney World, check out the new menu item coming to Burger King here, and you can see what concoction KFC is cooking up at select stores here. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news and more! Where To Find Your Favorite Fast Food Dupes 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. Do you have a favorite Happy Meal Toy? Let us know in the comments! The post The 10 BEST McDonald's Happy Meal Toys of All Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In our latest Disney Eats series Best Bites story, there are three restaurants getting some exciting updates in the coming weeks – Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT.View the full article

If you’re going to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this holiday season in Disney World and you want to take your experience to the next level, get ready! This event is full of fun surprises! Tickets for this holiday party are already on sale and starting to sell out. Those who attend the party will get the chance to grab some special snacks, check out a unique parade and holiday-themed fireworks, and more. But if you want to really make your party experience special, you might want to book a fireworks dessert party package or dining reservation! Dessert party and dining packages for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are NOW available for bookings starting on November 8th! If you’re wondering just what is available, here’s a quick breakdown. Goofy Santa!! Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party During the holiday party, specially-themed fireworks (called Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks) are shown. While you can watch these from various spots within the park, you could enjoy reserved seating for the show AND desserts at a special dessert party. Tomorrowland Terrace Seating If you want to eat those desserts and get reserved seating for the fireworks show from Tomorrowland Terrace, opt for the Tomorrowland Terrace option. This costs $114 (including tax) for guests ages 10 and up. It’s $69 (including tax) for kids ages 3-9. Holiday Fireworks It includes holiday-themed desserts, cheeses, fruits, and a variety of beverages (including signature lemonades, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and sparkling wine or non-alcoholic cider) and reserved viewing at Tomorrowland Terrace. Plaza Garden Viewing For a slightly cheaper experience, you can opt for the Plaza Garden Viewing version of this dessert party. With this option, you’ll still get to enjoy those same desserts, cheeses, fruits, etc. but, as the showtime gets closer you’ll then be escorted to the East Plaza Garden and you’ll watch the fireworks from there. Fireworks Time! This version of the dessert party is priced at $99 (including tax) for those 10 and older and $59 for those 3-9. It is slightly cheaper, still gives you access to the same sweet treats, and can provide a more direct view of the front of the Castle since you’re in the garden (as opposed to up at Tomorrowland Terrace). Dining Reservations But wait…there’s MORE! If you’ll be at the Very Merry Christmas Party and are just looking to book a special table service meal to add some magic to your experience, Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table will be open! Keep in mind that Be Our Guest will offer a 3-course prix fixe menu for $67 (plus tax) per adult and $39 (plus tax) for children. Inside Be Our Guest Restaurant Reservations are available from 6PM to 9PM and are “strongly recommended.” Note that dining reservations for these 2 spots can be made up to 60 days in advance. Things to Keep in Mind Visit the Disney World website to check availability for these options and make reservations. For both the dessert parties and the dining reservations, remember that you MUST have a ticket for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to attend these. These are separate events/reservations that you’ll make in addition to your party ticket purchase. If you want to go to the holiday party this year, be sure to get your tickets soon. Tickets for the Halloween party sold out well in advance of the party’s last dates, and the holiday party tickets could similarly sell out soon. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party For more holiday news, click here to see what holiday items have started to arrive in Disney World, and check out our picks for the BEST restaurants for Christmas time 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. Preorder 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 preorder 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 Pre-Order for 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! The post Grab Your Dining and Dessert Party Reservations NOW for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney animal keeper Mori was 13 when she found her calling in life. Thumbing through an encyclopedia of mammals in her local library, she stumbled on an animal she’d never heard of before. In fact, most Walt Disney World Resort guests have never heard of it either. “What is that, a zebra horse?” guests often […]View the full article

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From Loungefly backpacks to Minnie ears, pins to t-shirts, Disney World is an excellent place to find some new merchandise. Inside a Disney gift shop Whichever Disney World park you’re visiting, you’re bound to see some fun items at the various gift shops. Come along with us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out a BUNCH of new items! There’s a new Loungefly bag, a faux fur coat, an Encanto t-shirt, and more. Before we get to the news, we wanted to let you know about our FREE checklist that you can download to make sure you don’t miss a single thing when you visit Animal Kingdom on your next trip. Just click the button to download, send us your email, and you can print or save the list for your upcoming vacation. Now, on to the merchandise! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Let’s start out at Discovery Trading Co, where we found quite a few new items. Discovery Trading Company Here, we found a new Dumbo shirt for $34.99. Dumbo shirt There was also a striped Minnie Mouse cardigan for $69.99… Striped cardigan …and an Aladdin shirt for $24.99. ‘Aladdin’ shirt Looking for more clothes? There were 4 new long-sleeve tees, which all had the Disney World logo on the front. You could get this shirt in yellow… Yellow shirt …purple… Purple shirt …blue… Blue shirt …or grey. Each was $44.99. Grey shirt We also saw some new pins, which were all about the Star Wars Disney+ show Obi-Wan Kenobi. There was a red one for $17.99… Kenobi pin …an Obi-Wan pin featuring his battle with Vader for $17.99… Kenobi pin …and a set of 3 pins featuring Obi-Wan and Darth Vader for $29.99. Set of 3 Then we found a couple of necklace sets for best friends — a Mickey Mouse set for $24.99… BFF necklaces …and a Minnie and Daisy set, also for $24.99. Minnie and Daisy Finally, there was a new Disney mug! It said, “I’m just here for the snacks” (we can relate) and came with a little spoon. Disney mug The new mug was $24.99. Island Mercantile Over at Island Mercantile, there was a new Turning Red Loungefly backpack for $39.99! Loungefly Backpack We also found a Turning Red pink faux fur coat for $49.99… ‘Turning Red’ Coat …a Turning Red kids’ overalls set for $49.99… Overalls …and an Encanto t-shirt for $36.99. The tee has Bruno on the front and says, “My real gift is acting.” Bruno tee This shop also had a Christmas slap bracelet for $9.99… Slap bracelet …the new Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Minnie Ears for $34.99… Ears …and a Tinker Bell lantern pin. Tinker Bell Pin There was a set of new jewelry here as well, including a necklace for $24.99… Minnie hearts necklace …a set of rings for $16.99… Minnie hearts rings set …a bracelet for $16.99… Minnie hearts bracelet …and earrings for $19.99. Minnie hearts earrings All of the jewelry features Minnie Mouse and hearts. Zuri’s Sweets Shop Zuri’s Sweets Shop has more than just tasty confectionary treats! This spot also has some unique souvenirs. We found a few new items that all had a photo and bio attached with details about the artists who created them. There was an animal figurine for $42.99… Animal figurine …a bowl for $32.99… Bowl …an animal ornament for $9.99… Ornament …and a miniature basket for $21.99. Basket Now let’s head to DinoLand U.S.A.! Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures At Chester & Hester’s, we found a new Disney ducks collection! The hat was $36.99… Ducks hat …a long-sleeve crop top was $49.99… Long-Sleeve Crop Top …the wallet was $24.99… Wallet …the fanny pack was $34.99… Fanny Pack …the pajama pants were $49.99… Sweatpants …and the women’s ducks t-shirt was $36.99. Daisy Shirt One more stop to go! Dino-Rama Merchandise Cart At Dino-Rama, we spotted a new Cars drawstring backpack for $19.99. ‘Cars’ bag That’s a lot of new merchandise in Disney World! And hey — 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! Rides. Drinks. Snacks. Say no more! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates from Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here to find out what’s new over in EPCOT! 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 thing to do in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments. The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: A 'Turning Red' Loungefly Backpack! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We don’t know if you’ve heard but Disney World has been getting busier lately! Lots of people in Magic Kingdom right now As we head into the holiday season, crowds tend to increase, and Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmastime can be popular times to visit Disney World. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party begins on November 8th in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT’s Festival of Holidays starts on November 25th, and that’s not even addressing all the beautiful decorations and merchandise that come out! If you’re planning to visit Disney World this November, you need to RUN and get your Park Reservations now — and here’s why. We recently took a look at Disney World’s Park Reservation availability calendar and as you can see, there are already dates with sold-out parks in November. Remember, you still need a Park Pass to enter a Disney Park, even with valid admission, and for ticket holders, Magic Kingdom is sold out on November 7th, 9th, and 21st. ©Disney For Disney World hotel guests, Magic Kingdom is sold out on those same dates. ©Disney When it comes to Annual Passholders, it looks like Park Passes are still available for all four parks with the Incredi Pass. ©Disney The same goes for the Sorcerer Pass, although those Passholders are blocked out from November 23th to the 26th. ©Disney The Pirate Pass is blocked out from November 18th to 26th, but otherwise, all four parks are available. ©Disney And the Pixie Dust Pass has quite a few blockout dates, but the rest of the open dates still have full availability. ©Disney If you’re visiting Disney World this holiday season, we recommend checking out the following links: How much it costs for a family of 4 to do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Everything you need to know about EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Candlelight Processional dining packages What to know about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party It’s almost time for the holidays in Disney World! Keep following DFB for more Disney holiday news and updates! EPCOT fans, mark your calendars for November 16th! 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 visiting Disney World this November? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Park Passes Are Already Selling Out This November first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Beware: this post may make you hungry, so get ready to grab a snack! Paddlefish in Disney Springs If you’ve ever been to Disney Springs, you know there are tons of restaurants to eat at, which is why we keep up with all of them to let you know what may be best for your group. Menus change fairly frequently in Disney World, so it’s always a good idea to check the menu for where you’re planning to eat right before you go. For example, if you’re planning on dining at Paddlefish soon, there are three new menu items to try! Paddlefish is one of the easiest restaurants to find in Disney Springs — just look for the steamboat sitting in the water! We’ve eaten at this restaurant a few times ourselves and have heard mixed reviews, but three items have just been added to the menu. Paddlefish at Disney Springs The new items include a Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich (made with crispy shrimp, crab remoulade, lettuce, tomatoes, and a pickle) and a Muffuletta (made with mortadella, salami, ham, provolone, asiago, and an olive salad, served on a baguette) for lunch. There’s also Etouffee (made with crawfish, shrimp, and Basmati rice), which will be on the dinner menu. Some of the new eats may seem a little familiar, as they were on the menu years ago, but they didn’t stay for long. We’re looking forward to trying these and seeing how long they stick around! Paddlefish With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2022 at checkout for 25% off! The DFB Guide to Dining Price changes have recently hit Disney World (yes, again), so if you’re eating on the property soon, be sure to keep up with what the new prices are at your chosen dining locations. And if you’re looking for some more dining ideas, we suggest checking out the creative cocktails at The Edison and trying the surprisingly good grape churro we spotted recently. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney dining news! Here are the best Disney World restaurants for 2023! 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! Have you ever dined at Paddlefish? Tell us about your experience below! The post 3 NEW Menu Items Coming to Paddlefish at Disney Springs 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’re starting to see holiday merchandise arrive at Disney Parks! Holiday Dooney & Bourke Satchel The Disney Dooney & Bourke Holiday Collection was released recently in the parks, and we’ve also seen new holiday items arrive online. Now a NEW holiday collection has arrived in one Disney Park, and we’ve got all the deets! Now available at Tatooine Traders in Disney’s Hollywood Studios are several NEW Star Wars-themed holiday items! This Kids Ewok Sweater is made by spirit jersey, with holiday-themed Ewok artwork with a fair isle design. Ewok Christmas Sweater Across the back it says “Star Wars,” and throughout the pattern, you can find candy canes, string lights, presents, and Christmas trees. It costs $79.99 and comes in sizes 4 to 14! Click here to order the Kids Ewok Sweater! And for adults, this Ewok Christmas Zip Cardigan has a similar Ewok design with color blocking, “Star Wars” text on the back, and a zip-up front. Ewok Zip-Front Cardigan It comes in sizes XS to XXL, and you can get it for $129.99. Order the Ewok Christmas Zip Cardigan here! Kiddos can also get this Star Wars Holiday Hooded Romper. which has a holiday print on one side and stripes on the other side. On the upper chest, it says “up to snow good for the holidays.” Holiday Onesie The print includes Darth Vader, C-3PO, R2-D2, an Imperial Stormtrooper, and an Ewok, and it comes in sizes 2 to 9/10. Get it now. for $49.99! Click here to order the Star Wars Holiday Hooded Romper! This R6-SN0 Droid Figure is a holiday-inspired droid, featuring a top hat and a red scarf a la Frosty the Snowman! He has a rotating head and a backstory from the settled planet of Vendor. R6-SN0 Droid Figure Get it for $14.99 now! Find the R6-SN0 Droid Figure here! And the Droid Factory Advent Calendar arrived! This popular calendar sold out on shopDisney, but now you can stop by Tatooine Traders to grab it for $69.99. Droid Advent Calendar If you’re looking for more Disney holiday merchandise, you can also find matching holiday spirit jerseys and pajamas online. ©Disney Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping and merchandise news! Start your holiday shopping now with these Disney deals on Amazon! 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. Preorder 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 preorder 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 Pre-Order for 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! Are you excited about the holidays in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Holiday Items Have Started to Arrive in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know a lot of you probably wish you were at Disney World every single day, and we totally get it (which is why we go almost every single day ). Disney Springs Unfortunately, not everyone can regularly get to the parks, which is why we like to keep you updated with what we see! From new foods to merchandise to ride updates, we’re here to keep ya in the loop. So, let’s check out what’s new over at Disney Springs! Disney Springs Food Updates Ghirardelli Soda Fountain Over at the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain in Disney Springs, we tried out a new non-dairy dessert option! The Non-Dairy Hot Fudge Sundae is made with non-dairy chocolate chips and almond milk, over scoops of non-dairy Vanilla Coconut and finished with almond milk whipped topping, diced almonds, a cherry, and a 72% Dark Chocolate Square. Hot Fudge Sundae You can get it for $15.75. Click here to see our review of this sundae! Sunshine Churros There’s also a new churro over at Sunshine Churros! The Spooktacular Churro a churro rolled in grape sugar and drizzled with orange cream cheese frosting and topped with Halloween sprinkles. Spooktacular Churro You can get it for $7.95. Click here to see our review of the Spooktacular Churro! Disney Springs Construction Updates The Dress Shop in the Marketplace Co-Op is officially gone! We saw work being done on the area recently… What’s going on? …and it reopened as a National Geographic area! Cool! There’s a TON of merchandise over here, which we’ll get into in a minute. Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Uniqlo At Uniqlo, we found the new Uniqlo Mickey and Friends Collegiate Mascots Collection! There are a bunch of items in this collection, like some featuring Mickey… Mickey shirt …Pete… Pete shirt …Donald… Donald sweatshirt …and Chip ‘n’ Dale! Chip ‘n’ Dale shirt The kids T-shirts in this collection are $14, the adult shirts are $19.90, and the sweatshirts are $39.90. The whole collection You can check out the whole collection over inside the store! Star Wars Galactic Outpost The new Star Wars Guided By Light Collection is available over at the Outpost. We found some fun shirts… Star Wars shirt …which are $44.99… Another version …and a beanie! Beanie The beanie is $29.99. DisneyStyle At DisneyStyle, we found a new Toy Story Pizza Planet Shirt. Pizzaaaa You can get it for $49.99. Stance Inside Stance, there are new Spider-man socks! Do you think Peter Parker wears these You can get them for $19.99. Vera Bradley The new Darth Vader collection is available inside Vera Bradley. The blanket is $75… Blanket …the slippers are $35… Slippers …and this circle bag is $75. Bag You can be all decked out with the dark side! World of Disney New Alice in Wonderland sweatpants in here are $49.99… New sweatpants …this yellow shirt is $36.99… New shirt …a new grey Disney World hat is $29.99… Very simple …this Pizza Smuggler shirt is $52.99… We love …the Jack Skellington suit jacket is $69.99… Spooky! …and the Shuri Designer Collection Doll is $129.99. Shuri This is a limited edition item! Marketplace Co-Op Since the new National Geographic section has opened up inside the Co-Op, there are a TON of new items you can choose from! We’ve already seen them available online, but now you can get them in person, too. Nat Geo section You can grab a tote bag for $39.99… Tote …a jellyfish sweatshirt for $50… Just keep swimming …an octopus jacket for $110… Octopus …or a stainless steel water bottle for $29.99. Water bottle There are a lot more items in this collection though, so you can check them all out online! Click here to check out this collection online! Tren-D Finally, in Tren-D, we found two new Alex and Ani bracelets. The first is this Haunted Mansion bracelet… Haunted Mansion bracelet …and the second is this Fantasyland Best Day Ever bracelet. You can get them each for $49.99. Best Day Ever bracelet For more on what’s new in Disney World, check out what’s new in Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom! And, for other Disney news, take a look at when MagicBand+ will be released in Disneyland, how Genie+ could cost you MORE depending on when you visit Disney World, and the price INCREASES that hit lightsaber and droid building experiences in Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. How You Should Spend Your Money in Disney Springs 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. Where is your favorite place to shop in Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney Springs: A Store Just Got a BIG Change first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article