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If you’re booking a Disney Cruise, you may be curious about the food options on board. Disney Dream One of the best parts of cruising is that a lot of the food is included in the price of your stay, and on Disney Cruise Line ships you typically experience three different sit-down restaurants that rotate throughout your stay. There are also fancier restaurant options you can book at an extra cost, but how do you decide whether to skip the included restaurants and spend the extra money? We recently cruised on board the Disney Dream, and we’re here to talk about one of the restaurants we visited! Atmosphere The Royal Palace is one of three rotational restaurants (meaning it’s included in the cost of your cruise) on the Disney Dream, featuring a menu of French-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner. It’s exclusive to the Disney Dream, so you won’t find it on any other Disney cruise ships. Royal Palace Royal Palace’s decor is themed around Disney Princesses, and you can find various Disney Princess references around the restaurant. Let’s head in! Right before you enter, you can catch this crest on the floor, featuring Disney Princess icons like Cinderella’s slipper, Aurora’s tiara, Belle’s rose, and Snow White’s apple. Disney Princess icons And inside the restaurant, there are Disney Princess portraits all over! Below you can see three portraits depicting Cinderella’s transformation with her Fairy Godmother. Disney Princess Portraits And don’t forget to look up at the incredible ceiling details. Ceiling lighting Now let’s go over the menu! Menu The menu for Royal Palace is all about French and continental/American fare served in four courses. There are three special drinks available, including the Double Crowned, Imperial Illusion, and the Princess Delight (non-alcoholic). Among the appetizers are Duck Confit, Gaston’s Escargot Gratinee, Iced Lobster and Jumbo Shrimp, and Breaded and Deep-Fried Brie. Soup and salad options include French Onion Soup, Farmhouse Salad, Potage Parmentier, and Red Wine Bosc Pear Salad. Our Table The main course options include Conchiglie Pasta, Oven-Baked Salmon Royale, Crispy Roasted Duck Breast, Roasted Rack of Lamb Medium, and Chateaubriand-Roasted Filet Steak. There are also vegetarian and lighter offerings available. For dessert, choose from Grand Marnier Souffle, Apple Tart Tatin, Tahitian Vanilla Creme Brulee, Strawberry Shortcake Sundae, and Classic Opera Gateau. You can also opt for the no-sugar-added Duo Chocolate Slice. More Princess details Now let’s get into the eats! Eats We started our meal with some soda, which was delivered in a light-up Souvenir Skull Cup. (The reason for this off-theme item was that we ate dinner at the Royal Palace on Pirate Night!) Souvenir Pirate Cup The meal started with Bread Service, which was supposed to come with warm French country bread and an olive spread. The rolls were pretty basic and during our meal, they weren’t served warm, which was disappointing. The spread was pretty good but you definitely have to like olives to enjoy it. Bread Service For our appetizers, we tried the Breaded and Deep-Fried Brie, served with an orange and cranberry chutney. This was the recommended appetizer and the brie was really gooey with a great mild cheese flavor. We also liked the fruit spread it came with! Breaded and Deep-Fried Brie We also ordered Gaston’s Escargot Gratinee, which came with herb-marinated snails with finely chopped mushrooms, topped with garlic butter. This was one of our favorite dishes of the entire Disney Dream sailing! It was SUPER buttery and garlicky and the snails were cooked perfectly — no weird textures here. If you’re a fan of mussels, you need to try this. Gaston’s Escargot Gratinee For the soup course, we ordered the French Onion Soup with Gruyere cheese crouton, which was your pretty standard form of French Onion Soup. We thought it was a little over-salted but it came with a LOT of cheese. French Onion Soup And the Potage Parmentier was a leek and potato soup, which was a basic potato soup. It was packed with heavy potato flavor, cut a little bit by the sharpness of the leek. Potage Parmentier For our entrees, we tried the Chateaubriand-Roasted Filet Steak, which came with crushed new potatoes with shallots, buttered green beans, red wine jus, and a bearnaise sauce. Overall, it was a good steak, but not a great steak. It was cooked well and presented nicely, but not really anything special. We would have loved more of the bearnaise sauce! Chateaubriand-Roasted Filet Steak The Oven-Baked Salmon Royale was made with King Smoked Salmon, horseradish crust, sauteed swiss chard, truffled cauliflower puree, and white wine beurre blanc. This was our least favorite of the fish dishes we tried on the Disney Dream. The horseradish crust was not very flavorful, and even though the salmon was cooked well and fell apart on our fork, it wasn’t anything special. It was basically something we could probably make on our own at home. Oven-Baked Salmon Royale And for dessert, the Apple Tart Tatin came with caramelized baked apple served with vanilla ice cream. What’s not to like about a warm pastry dish? The presentation was cute and it was basically classic apple pie vibes. You can’t really go wrong with this, but it also wasn’t super unique. Apple Tart Tatin And that was our experience at the Royal Palace! Let’s wrap up our thoughts. Nosh or Not You might like Royale Palace if: You LOVE Disney Princesses You typically prefer appetizers and small plates over larger entrees You’re happy with French and American cuisine, and you’re not looking for an adventurous meal You might not enjoy Royale Palace if: You want BIG Disney theming other than Disney Princesses You’re looking for unique or more adventurous dishes French American cuisine is not your thing Overall If you’re trying to decide which dining rotational meal to skip in favor of a dining reservation at one of the extra-cost restaurants, Royal Palace might be a strong contender. The Disney Princess details are nice but it’s not as extravagantly themed or as beautiful as the other dining rotations, such as Animator’s Palette. Inside the Royal Palace We ended up preferring the appetizers over the entrees so if you’re a fan of the meal BEFORE the meal, you might enjoy Royal Palace. But if you want something more unique, skipping Royal Palace in favor of a restaurant like Palo might be a good option for you! If you’re considering a Disney Cruise, we recommend clicking on the following links: Full review of Palo Steakhouse brunch on the Disney Dream Full review of the Arendelle restaurant on the Disney Wish Full review of Worlds of Marvel on the Disney Wish Full review of 1923 on the Disney Wish Review of Marceline Market on the Disney Wish Keep reading DFB for more Disney Cruise Line news and updates! What to expect on a Halloween-themed Disney Cruise! 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Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media event on the Disney Dream. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post FULL REVIEW: The Royal Palace Restaurant on the Disney Dream Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of things that are WEIRD about a Disney World trip. You’ll walk 10+ miles in the Orlando heat and call it a “vacation,” you might wait hours to hug a giant mouse, and (speaking of giant mice) you’ll see a lot of people wearing mouse ears on their heads. Ears in EPCOT If you’re someone who collects Minnie and Mickey ear headbands, you’ve probably already seen a lot of the new versions that have come out recently. There were new Ratatouille ears, some gorgeous Princess Tiana ears, and even retro ears that you can get in the parks or online. Now, there’s a NEW pair of Minnie ears that you have to see! The NEW Figment ears are finally in Disney World! We found them over in Creations Shop at EPCOT. Cute! They feature Figment on one ear… New ears alert …and the Imagination Institute logo on the other. So colorful The bow in the middle is a bright sparkly orange! What do you think? We had previously seen these online, but they’re not currently available at the moment. They look great on him If you want a pair, we suggest you hurry, because they’re bound to be popular! Don’t wait on these! You can buy these ears for $34.99! 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. This Could Be Yours! And if you’re visiting Disney World soon, don’t forget to check out some packing essentials that you should NOT leave at home! We’ve also spotted some new Loungefly backpacks that could be great bags to hold everything you need in the parks. Keep following DFB for all the latest updates on the newest Disney merchandise. Click here to see ALL the Minnie ears you can get 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 Disney’s newest Minnie ears? Let us know in the comments. The post HURRY! Figment Ears Are FINALLY in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re looking for a fancy way to wear your love of Disney, look no further than Disney’s Dooney & Bourke collections! Disney’s Pop Century Resort And we’ve had plenty of options to choose from as of late, between new collection featuring Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, and even The Emperor’s New Groove. Disney’s latest collection is based on a classic movie, and it’s available now on shopDisney and in Walt Disney World! Disney’s newest Dooney & Bourke collection is all about the 1967 movie The Jungle Book! The newest selection features three different bags, each featuring a vibrant print! You’ll be able to fit all your bare necessities and more in the Jungle Book drawstring bag! The bag features all the characters of the classic animation in lots of bright colors! You can shop the bag now for $298. Click Here to Buy The Jungle Book drawstring bag You’ll find the same design in the bigger Jungle Book tote bag! We love the beautiful colors and images of Mowgli and Baloo dancing! You can shop the tote bag online or in Disney World for $328. Click Here to buy The Jungle Book tote bag Trus(sss)t us, this Jungle Book camera bag is as cute as it is practical! Along with the other bags, it features a leather tag imprinted with The Jungle Book title. You can buy the camera bag for $228. Click Here to Buy This Jungle Book Camera Bag. We spotted this entire collection in the parks at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, but you can also shop it online at shopDisney! Keep reading DFB for all the latest Disney merch and news! Can’t get enough Dooneys? Check out Disney’s Minnie Mouse collection!’ 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 classic Disney animation? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's New Jungle Book Dooney Collection is Available Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Costco is well-known for its wholesale grocery products and low-priced hot dogs. But did you know they are carrying Disney holiday merchandise now? A great Disney addition to your holiday village! Recently we noticed a display featuring a collection of Disney holiday items, from twinkling Christmas village buildings to classic characters dressed up as nutcrackers! You can get a head start on decorating your home for the holidays after a quick trip to Costco, or head to their website where these products and other items are listed. Check out some of the pieces we spotted in-store! Animated Disney Holiday House with Lights and Music This lovely little home is getting all dressed up for the holidays! Tons of our favorite Disney characters peer out from doors and windows, stringing up lights and decorating the tree in the Animated Disney Holiday House With Lights and Music. Plug this in and the strings of lights will turn on, as well as the interior lights to give it a cozy glow. Animated Disney Holiday House with Lights and Music Not only does it light up, but it plays music too! There are 8 different holiday songs programmed in, including favorites like “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “Joy to the World.” This tiny house is 11.7 inches high and can be purchased as a standalone decoration or set up with other items to create an entire holiday village. We saw this advertised in-store for $129.99. Animated Castle With Lights and Music This stunning model of a castle has glittering blue turrets to reflect all of the bright Christmas lights! Dumbo flies around the top of the Animated Castle With Lights and Music, while a massive Christmas tree all lit up for the holidays stands proudly. There is a mini-parade making its way around the base of the castle. Nutcracker soldiers march with classic characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse in this totally adorable cavalcade! Animated Castle With Lights and Music Just like the Holiday House, this item lights up and plays a variety of Christmas and holiday tunes. When we checked this item on Costco’s website, we found that it’s already sold out online! If you want to include this in your holiday decorations this year or were thinking of surprising someone with one as a gift, you should head to your local Costco ASAP. When we found the Animated Castle in-store, it was priced at $129.99. Disney Mickey and Goofy Holiday Nutcrackers The last product we found at Costco was a two-piece set featuring Mickey Mouse and Goofy dressed as nutcrackers. Each character looked so regal in their costumes, which are a combination of traditional Christmas colors as well as a few other vibrant hues that would pop in a holiday decoration display. Disney Mickey and Goofy Holiday Nutcrackers The Mickey and Goofy Holiday Nutcrackers are both accessorized with a different holiday symbol; Goofy holds a sweet candy cane while Mickey is holding a beautifully decorated wreath. There is no published size but they seem to be made for tabletop display. Just like the other two items, these figurines play music, but instead of a variety of songs, they only play the Nutcracker March Song. These two can be all yours for $79.99 on Costco’s website, although we saw them advertised as $72.99 in-store. With some of the items already being sold out online, we won’t be surprised if they fly off the shelves in-store too, so if you want to add any of these products to your Christmas display this year head to Costco soon. And keep following DFB for more of the latest news about Disney merchandise. Click here to check out some Disney holiday 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! Do you like to add items to your Christmas decorations each year? Do you prefer to stick with what you have? Let us know your style in the comment section! The post 3 Disney Holiday Items You Can Get from Costco first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Traveling to Disney World isn’t always the most magical experience. Orlando International Airport Terminal C Whether you’re flying, taking a train, or heading out on a road trip, certain mishaps can pop up that might make it just a little bit harder to start your vacation off on the right foot. And, if you fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO) on your Disney World trips, you might know just how many things can go wrong — especially the weather. It looks like today is one of those days because a ground stop has been issued for Orlando International Airport. Florida’s weather can be unpredictable, and we’ve seen that firsthand with the occasional hurricane and sudden afternoon thunderstorms in Disney World. But today, the storms are affecting more than just the parks, as a ground stop has been issued for Orlando International Airport (MCO). MCO just recently opened a brand new Terminal C, home to new airline partnerships, state-of-the-art security, and exciting dining options. We’ve taken a look around the new Terminal, and you can see more here. Terminal C We’ll keep an eye on this situation and let you know if anything changes. Check-in at the Orlando International Airport For more travel news and info, check out our best tips for flying through the Orlando International Airport and air travel tips that’ll change your life. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney and travel news! How To Survive a Rainy Day at 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 fly in and out of MCO? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Ground Stop Issued at Orlando Airport Due to Storms first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After closing for renovations and changing hands to a new vendor, the De Leon Springs pancake restaurant has reopened to the public. View the full article

There is FREE Disney merchandise being given away, and we’re here to tell you where you can get it! Disney Merch We love Disney merchandise, from ears to toys to Loungeflys, but we love it even better when it’s free. And right now, you can get some free Disney merch in an unexpected place. Toys R Us has reopened inside of Macy’s stores around the country, and now they’re celebrating Geoffrey the Giraffe’s birthday with a bunch of giveaways! It started on October 15th and runs all the way until October 23rd. On October 17th, kids can create a Geoffrey picture frame and receive giveaways from Disney and LEGO. LEGOs in Disney World On the 18th, it’s National Geographic STEM Day, where kids will get a Mini Fools Gold Dig Kit so they can get a gem to take home. On the 19th, it’s Rainbow Loom Day, where kids can craft Rainbow Loom bracelets to trade or take home. 15 Geodes in Disney World On the 20th, it’s Play-Doh Day, where kids can play with Play-Doh playsets and receive a fun giveaway. The 21st is Pokemon Day, where kids will receive a free pack of Pokémon Trade & Play activity packs cards to trade & play in-store. Pop Century Resort at Disney World Then, on the 22nd, it’s LEGO Day, where kids can build with LEGO playsets and receive a special fun giveaway. Finally, on the 23rd, it’s L.O.L. Surprise Day, where kids can color L.O.L. Surprise! activity pages and get a fun giveaway. Sleeping Beauty LEGO display in Disney Springs If you’re in New York City, you can also have brunch with Geoffrey and his friends for the celebration on October 23rd. This brunch will take place at Macy’s Herald Square, in New York City at various times throughout the day, and cost $35 for kids and $45 for adults. ©Noam Galai/Getty Images via Business Insider And, during this entire celebration, you can play Geoffrey’s Birthday Scavenger Hunt! Go on an in-store adventure by helping Geoffrey find some of his favorite toys. If you find all of the toys, you win a prize. This is available while supplies last. So, head on over to your nearest Macy’s if you want to take part in the celebrations before they’re over. For more news, check out when MagicBand+ will be released in Disneyland, when Fantasmic! will reopen in Disney World, and the PRICE INCREASES that just hit Disneyland tickets. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates. Is Disney World Too Expensive For Average Families? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be checking out these celebrations? Tell us in the comments. The post Where You Can Get FREE Disney Merchandise This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Before you read this post, we highly recommend grabbing a snack, because you’ll be hungry by the time you finish reading! ©Chick-Fil-A There are lots of great fast food restaurants in Disney (quick-service restaurants, in Disney-lingo). As we’ve literally eaten at all of them, we know which are worth your time and which you may want to skip. But the one thing you won’t find on Disney World property? Fast food restaurants you find in OTHER parts of the country, like Chick-fil-A. If you’re like some of us here at DFB and you love this fast food spot, you may think of ways to spice up your order from time to time. So we’re sharing 5 Chick-fil-A food hacks that just might change your life! All of these hacks involve items that are on Chick-fil-A’s normal menu, and you don’t need to ask the team member working on your order to do anything special. The hack is up to you to follow through on! Brownie/Cookie Milkshake Chick-fil-A has a few milkshake flavors (some of them are seasonal!), but if you want to kick it up a notch, you can order an extra something and bring your milkshake to the next level. ©Chick-fil-A In addition to your milkshake, order yourself a brownie or cookie. When you get your food, crumble the brownie or cookie up into small pieces and mix it into your milkshake to give yourself a brownie or cookie milkshake! Upgrade your Chick-n-Minis Chick-n-Minis are pretty epic already, but there’s an upgrade waiting for those willing to try it. ©Chick-fil-A Order yourself Chick-n-Minis, hashbrowns, and your sauce of choice. Open the top of your Chick-n-Mini, place a hashbrown and a dollop of the sauce on top of the chicken and close the bread on top. You may never be able to eat Chick-n-Minis normally ever again! Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Who wouldn’t want an ice cream cookie sandwich from Chick-fil-A? ©Chick-fil-A Order yourself ice cream (in a cup is easiest) and two chocolate chip cookies. Use a spoon to spread the ice cream on the bottom of one cookie, then place the other on top. Viola! A Chick-fil-A ice cream cookie sandwich. If you know anything about us, you know we love an ice cream sandwich hack! Grilled Cheese Yes, you can get grilled cheese at Chick-Fil-A! ©Chick-fil-A To get a grilled cheese, order yourself a toasted bun with a slice of cheese on top. You can also ask for additional toppings if you’d like including tomato and lettuce. This is a good option for any plant-based eaters who don’t eat the chicken at Chick-fil-A! Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Looking for some more spice? Try the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese! ©Chick-fil-A Order nuggets (grilled or breaded) along with mac & cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch (if you desire). Chop up the nuggets and mix all the ingredients together in the mac & cheese container to make this meal! ©Chick-fil-A If you’re on the lookout for more fast food news, a special Halloween sandwich is at Burger King for a limited time and a retired Taco Bell item is returning soon as well! If you’re more of a KFC fan, you can look forward to mac & cheese friend chicken wraps as well. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest big fast food announcements both inside and outside of Disney. We got an adult Happy Meal at McDonald’s — here’s what it was like! 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 order at Chick-fil-A? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 Chick-fil-A Food Hacks That’ll Change Your Life first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Everybody scream! It’s the spookiest time of year and the residents of Halloweentown are growing restless…Halloween is almost 13 days away! As you make your list of Halloween movies and make the final preparations on costumes and décor, we’ve compiled a list of 13 things you need to make your holiday just as festive as […]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 heading further into the fall, and what does that mean? Cozy season is officially upon us! Visiting Mickey always makes our day! We’ve seen a lot of different pajama options to snuggle up in on the weekends, from Halloween PJs for spooky season, to loungewear for Disney foodies! And now, shopDisney has released two new sets of kids PJs perfect for fans of the Fab Five! Hiya, pals! If you’ve got a Mickey Mouse fan in the family, these adorable Mickey Mouse Kids PJs are a comfy must-have. ©Disney This new sleepwear item is a two piece set that includes both a top and bottom, decorated Mickey’s iconic head and glove! ©Disney You can pick up the set online for $24.99 Click Here to Buy the Mickey Mouse Kids Pajamas Buuuut, if you are looking to stock up on PJs, now is the time. Because shopDisney is currently offering a deal to get $10 off when you buy 2 kids sleepwear items. And if you’re looking for another option for the kiddos, Disney also released new Donald Duck Kids PJs! ©Disney Available for $24.99, the pajama set is a bright yellow and blue featuring Donald looking mighty displeased about something! Click Here to Buy the Donald Duck Kids Pajamas You can pick up both sets now for $40 total if you use the shopDisney promo! Just make sure all items in your order are eligible! Click here to shop the Kids Sleepwear sale on shopDisney! And if you’re looking for even more cozy loungewear, be sure to check out these Disney kids Halloween pajamas, and NEW Disney holiday PJs! Keep following DFB for all the latest Disney merch! All 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. What’s been your favorite new Disney purchase? Let us know in the comments! The post Get Cozy With Disney's NEW Mickey and Donald Kids PJ Sets! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen some pretty cool Star Wars things over the years, from Ewok ears to, you know, those ENTIRE LANDS in Disney World and Disneyland, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge You can drink concoctions at Oga’s Cantina, build your own lightsaber, and even take a ride on the Millennium Falcon. There’s also a TON of cool merchandise, like ears and droids. But, some of the coolest Star Wars stuff we’ve seen, hasn’t even been made by Disney, it’s been made by the FANS! And, we just saw an amazing Star Wars creation that we just HAD to share with you. Alright folks — are you ready to see this? Check out: PAN SOLO! This creation was made by One House Bakery out of Benicia, California. Credit: One House Bakey via Facebook It’s Han Solo, completely made out of bread dough! Credit: One House Bakey via Facebook This is depicting when Han is frozen in carbonite, which the bakery has swapped to him being “encased in levainite.” Credit: One House Bakey via Facebook This creation is INCREDIBLE! Just look at the detailing on the sides. Credit: One House Bakey via Facebook It really does look like Han Solo got trapped in some bread! A tastier version than the carbonite, we’re sure. Credit: One House Bakey via Facebook But why does this exist you may ask? Well, it was created for the Scarecrow Contest being held in Benicia. Credit: One House Bakey via Facebook And, if you’re in the area, you can vote for Pan Solo as your winner! Just grab a paper ballot at Benicia Main Street, participating businesses, and Benicia Farmers Market. Voting ends on Sunday, October 23rd. Credit: One House Bakey via Facebook For more fun Star Wars news, check out a Star Wars addition that took a Disney wedding to the next level, a $18,000 Star Wars souvenir, and Disney’s latest Star Wars ears. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Please Don’t Say These Three Things in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you eat a giant Han Solo made out of bread? Tell us in the comments! The post Han Solo has Never Looked More Like a Snack Than He Does RIGHT NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes you want pizza and you want it NOW. Disney World has lots of great quick service spots to grab a slice, so you can get your pizza craving satisfied ASAP. But what if you need it even FASTER? This is one of two machines Boss Cafe launched! Photo Credit: Casino.org Craving a hot slice of pepperoni and cheese and just can’t wait? Well, now there’s one spot where you can get your pizza straight from a vending machine! WHAT?! The new pizza vending machine isn’t in Disney World (sadly), but it’s honestly so cool that we’re considering planning a different vacation just to check it out. Someone please tell us not to fly straight to Las Vegas today for a slice of pizza. Buddy Valastro and Benoit Herve of Bake Xpress with the new Boss Cafe vending machine! ©LBX Food Robotics Inside The LINQ Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada you can actually get fresh hot pizza from a specialty vending machine! The Boss Cafe, run by TLC’s “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro, recently introduced these new machines in partnership with BakeXpress. The pizza is actually cooked INSIDE the machines by an oven that uses both microwave and convection heat and is done on demand once you order your food. From order to delivery it will take around 60-190 seconds for each pie, which look to be around the size of a small personal pan pizza. Just step up to order! Photo Credit: Casino.org This machine offers a variety of flavors from the Boss Cafe menu, and while they only offer pizzas right now, they are looking to expand and include other items from the cafe. Prices range from $9.95 to $19.95, depending on toppings and size. These machines run 24 hours a day, meaning you can satiate your pizza craving at any time! It looks pretty good for being cooked inside a vending machine! Photo Credit: Casino.org Could this be the beginning of a new era of pizza restaurants? Only time may tell! In the meantime, we’ll have to stick to ordering our pizza the normal way from Disney World restaurants (how old-fashioned). Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to find out how the pizza has CHANGED at one Disney World restaurant. Not ready to fly out to Las Vegas and would rather stick to Disney pizzas? We recently ranked ALL of the pizzas at Disney World from worst to best. Where did your favorite fall on the list? Check out the video below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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. If you could have a vending machine for any kind of food, what would you want? Let us know in the comment section! The post A Pizza Vending Machine? We're Officially in the FUTURE. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There comes a time when your kids start to get old enough to want to go to Disney World (for ours, it was basically the second they were born. Shocker, right?). Or maybe you haven’t been for a while, and you really want to go back — with your baby this time. Cinderella Castle Whatever your situation, it can be a pretty hard decision to choose when you’re ready to take those kids to Disney World! After all, Disney is GEARED towards kids in many ways, so you don’t want to miss the window that they’re going to enjoy in a way that only kids can. So, what is the best age to take kids to Disney World? We’re taking a look at the pros and cons of taking your at different ages. Check it out! Taking Babies and Toddlers to Disney World (0-3 years old) We’re gonna start by talking about the littlest of the little ones, and then we’re gonna work our way alllll the way up to teens. You might have your own ideas about taking babies and toddlers to Disney World. After all, Disney trips are a handful, and so are your babes! Let’s talk about the pros of bringing your kid to Disney at age 3 or younger! Pros First off, even if they won’t remember the trip, you WILL! You can make some awesome memories as a parent when you watch your baby see Mickey for the first time or see your toddler dribble Dole Whip down their face. Plus, there’s something super magical about Disney pictures, and we love having them from when our kids were little babies (and from when WE were babies!). Even Babies Are Enchanted by Snow White! So precious! We think there’s nothing quite like looking back on childhood photos with your kid when they’re bigger, and Disney photos are some of the best to have mixed in those family albums! They might not remember, but you FOR SURE will have stories to tell! Don’t forget that Walt Disney originally wanted to create an amusement park that parents and children could experience together, so a large number of Disney World attractions DON’T have a height requirement. There are actually quite a large number of rides you can enjoy with your baby. IF there IS a height requirement, you can take advantage of the Rider Switch program (but more on that later!). Alternative Access Entrance and Rider Swap Another big thing to keep in mind: your tot can visit Disney essentially for FREE. Babies under three don’t require a ticket! This can be massively appealing to some parents because once those kids hit three, you’re looking at full-priced airline seats for your kid (if you fly, that begins at age two) AND close to adult-priced tickets for your kid (the difference between adults and kid prices for tickets is minimal — we’re talking a handful of dollars for $100+ tickets!). A Disney trip when they’re smaller may be more financially doable for your family than when they’re older. Cons Now, of course, there are cons to bringing the super littles to the Disney World for the first time. This won’t be a trip to remember for little kids. It takes until 4-6 years for long-term memory to develop in most humans, so odds are your tyke probably isn’t going to be able to look back on this trip like you will. If you want them to remember hugging Mickey (or maybe not be terrified of hugging Mickey — he is a pretty tall mouse after all), for the first time, you may want to hold off for a few years. Hey, Mickey! And, like we said, babies are a lot of work at home, and they’re going to be a lot of work in Disney World. (Luckily, we have tips!) Tips You will likely have a much better trip if you remember that Disney has a GREAT resource for your day in the parks with little kids. It’s the Baby Care Centers! These are the place to be for anything you need to take care of your babe. They’ve got diapers, formula, private nursing rooms, and a way to warm bottles and food. Keep in mind that some of the products will cost you a small fee, but it’s a great spot to cool off and get some supplies, or just have some calm and quiet away from the stimulation of the parks. This is also a great place to nurse or use your breast pump if needed. Magic Kingdom Baby Care Center The next thing to keep in mind is that you can get diapers and supplies delivered to your resort. You can use services like Amazon to have supplies delivered to your resort before you leave home! No stuffing hundreds of diapers into your suitcase. Take it from our experience, this is a TOTAL lifesaver. If you’re worried about having some other challenges in the parks, check out our suggestions for dining with a baby in Disney and the best rides for toddlers! Click here for ALL of our great dining tips for doing Disney with babies! Taking Little Kids to Disney World (4-7 years old) We’re moving on to little kids ages 4-7 years old. This is a great time to take kiddos to Disney World for the first time since they’re still young enough to be excited about meeting the characters and all the fun, little-kid targeted Disney stuff. It’s Magical For Kids to Meet Characters at This Age! This is the age that we’ve found kids truly embrace the magic of Disney, so it’s a great time to take them! Pros Now is the age they have a chance to remember their trip! We think this is a great age to take your kiddos if you don’t head to Disney often. You get the balance of the joy of taking littles to Disney and their ability to remember how much fun they had. We love hugs from Goofy any time of the year! Plus, this is the age your kiddos will GROW LIKE WEEDS. That means that, if you have any little early adventurers in your family, they may hit heights where they can start going on some “big kid” rides like Splash Mountain or even the Tower of Terror (one of our kids grew FAST and actually went on this at three and LOVED it! You never know how your kids will surprise you!). For some kids, this can feel like a rite of passage to be tall enough to ride these rides, and it can be fun to see them experience them for the first time with all the “big kids.” But be sure to really prep them for those big kid rides — YOU might think they’re ready, but if they’re not, it can be a big setback for your Disney dreams. Cons On the con side, don’t think that you’re going to escape strollers just because your kids are a little older! Disney World means MILES of walking, which can be a lot on little legs, especially in the Florida heat. So know your kid’s limits! Bring or rent a stroller if you need one. Sea of strollers Plus, kind of like babies, little kids can still require a lot of attention on a Disney trip. Make sure you’re keeping up with normal schedules, like snacking and napping, so that they stay in a good mood and minimize meltdowns while they’re in line to meet Mickey. Sometimes they won’t be happy, and that’s OK too! For us, this age range was when our kids suddenly had a LOT of opinions about what we did or didn’t do at Disney World. This meant a few more disagreements, but they also felt more involved in the family vacation. Brace for any meltdowns and set clear expectations with your kids BEFORE your trip to help prevent what you can, but remember to stay flexible. Tips We’ve got a BUNCH of great tips for hittin’ the parks with littles this age. At the top of the list is finding the characters your kiddo just has to meet. For those super popular celebrities, like the Big Cheese himself, or some royalty, you can plan to meet them or even schedule a Genie+ time, if that’s a service your family is going to purchase. Sometimes you’ll find characters meeting that aren’t listed on the My Disney Experience app, so it can be valuable if your kiddo is looking to meet a lot of characters. You can also grab times guides from the front desk of your resort hotel! Toy Story Land Buzz Meet and Greet Now that you have a plan to meet some Disney friends, let’s look at attractions. We still recommend using Rider Switch for rides that your kid is too short to go on or just doesn’t want to ride. If you have a bigger kid or if both parents want to go on a ride, ask a Cast Member about Rider Switch at the entrance to the attraction. A special note in this section, especially for you folks who are returning with your 4-7-year-old who came to Disney as a 0-3-year-old. Some times rides or shows that these kiddos enjoyed (or at least tolerated) as babies are no longer in their comfort zone. We’ve experienced this firsthand with attractions like Haunted Mansion, the Enchanted Tiki Room, Tough to be a Bug, and even Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Little tyke was super chill (or maybe just completely oblivious — the jury’s out…) and totally cool going on these rides before, but now that they’re a bit more aware of their surroundings or their little frontal cortex has developed a bit more, the existential ambiguity of the Haunted Mansion, the straight up NOISE and VOLUME of the Tiki Room and Big Thunder, or the creepiness of being surrounded by creepy-crawlies just is no longer a thing for these bigger kids. Despite the elementary school logic, they have since decided that these attractions are not in their wheelhouse. In situations like this, read the room and let them bow out of the attraction — the Rider Switch works for scaredy cats as well as the vertically challenged. Feeling spooky? An adult can wait with your little while anyone big enough to ride goes through the line. After they’ve ridden, you switch, and the other adult gets to ride without waiting (along with 2 other guests, if a bigger kid wants a second ride!). Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Another great tip for anyone, but especially at this age, is to plan a resort day into your trip. Never ever underestimate most kids’ attraction to pools. It’s more appealing than most of the rides in the parks to our kids and usually what they’re still talking about once home! Many resorts feature a kids’ splash area if they’re not strong swimmers or just want to get wet, and all Disney pools offer complimentary life jackets for kids. To learn more about Rider Switch, click here! Taking Big Kids to Disney World (8-10 years old) Alright, let’s talk about Disney with big kids, AKA 8-10-year-olds. There are some surprising differences between traveling with big kids and little kids! Pros A pro to bringing bigger kids is most children start to want to ride coasters and grown-up rides at this point. Look at that drop! Weeee! Now, this isn’t a catch-all! A lot of kids start riding coasters at 5 and 6 or even younger. Whatever age your coaster-riding kiddo is, make sure you check out height charts before you go with whatever shoes your kid plans to wear! 8-10 should be the ages that most kids can ride anything they want in Disney World, but double-check, especially if you have a shorter little one. The tallest height requirement in Disney World is 48 inches for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Primeval Whirl. Ready to launch! Remember, even if you’re kid is tall enough, don’t push them too hard! Make sure they’re comfy with the coasters and rides they want to go on. For some scarier rides, it might be a good idea to watch some ride-throughs on YouTube before your trip to see if they’re still interested. You don’t want to be ON Tower of Terror when your kiddo realizes what’s about to happen to them! Tower of Terror Another benefit of traveling with big kids is that they’re going to have more energy. Like…a lot more. You still need to pay attention to their needs, but some kids might have the ability to start early and stay late. Slink Dog Dash! This can be great if you like to get the most out of your day by spending as much time as possible in the parks but would be otherwise limited by a younger child tapping out early in the night. And they’re also at an age that they likely won’t require a stroller anymore. So, that’s one less thing to have to navigate around the parks, or fork out money to rent for the duration of your stay! Cons On the cons side of bringing big kids, they might not be as interested in character meet and greets, which can be a bummer if you miss that window for their first Disney trip! Belle in France It depends entirely on your kid and their personality, but unfortunately, at this age, it can start to be “not cool” to meet the characters. Tips One important tip that we like to suggest if you ARE traveling with multiple age groups across your kids is to not be afraid to split up if you’ve got more than one adult and more than one kiddo! You and your kids might have a better time if you can focus on their needs (and yours!) separately. You’re never too young (or too old) to enjoy Muppets! At this age, if one kid HAS TO ride all the roller coasters, but little sister is too small and would much rather meet the princesses, splitting up can save time and sanity. We’ve also got some great tips on introducing kiddos to rollercoasters for the first time in this DFB Guide video! Dividing and conquering, even for a brief time, can be a useful tactic to tackle the parks with multiple aged children. Click here to learn the best way to introduce your kid to rollercoasters! Taking Tweens and Teens to Disney World (11+ years old) And finally, let’s talk about taking your teens and tweens to Disney World! Pros There’s nothing wrong with waiting ’til your kids are in their teens or preteens to visit Disney World — it can be fun to have a more grown-up Disney trip with the whole fam. The great thing about tweens and teens is that they’re old enough to be able to do their own thing so that you can have some mom and dad time too. Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios Kids this old are also QUITE opinionated (in good and bad ways!), but they CAN help plan your trip as a family. Goodness, they’re better on their devices and can probably research things and master all of the apps, so you can pass off most of the planning to them! You can ALL decide what you want to do and make sure everyone checks off a few items on their must-do list, which helps everyone feel equally invested. Cons On the other hand, teens and tweens come with some pretty unique cons. If you wait until your kids are teens to take them to Disney, you’re going to miss a lot of milestones. It’s possible a lot of the kid stuff won’t be up their alley anymore, so you may have missed some of the memories! We Use Our Phones ALL the Time in Disney World! Another consideration is your accommodations. If you thought your kid shot up like a weed when they were younger, this is the age they often grow taller than YOU! If you have multiple kids, the idea of sharing a bed with siblings in your hotel might not be as appealing to them as it once was, so discuss this with your kids before booking. You may need to pop for different accommodations to comfortably fit everyone. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Plus, this entirely depends on your child, but this age is when many kids don’t want to engage with the family as much. It’s possible they may be in the “I’m too cool for Disney” mindset and have their heads down in their phones the whole trip. On the other hand, some kids are MORE engaged with their family at this age, so it really depends on your child. If your kid falls in the “too cool” category, it can really stink to spend the whole time begging them to get off their phones! Consider having a talk with your teen prior to the trip so that they know that you want to be able to spend some no-phone time with them. Tips The big way to help make the most out of your vacation with teens is to give them a little bit of independence. This might be the trip where you splurge to get more spacious accommodations. We also think it’s a great choice to have them help you plan the trip, so they’re more engaged when you get there. If they feel like their opinions were heard when planning, it’s possible they’ll be more engaged in the trip. Paddock Pool at Saratoga Springs If they’re old enough and you’re comfortable with it, plan to give them some alone time. Let them separate from you to go chat with friends, sleep in while you ride rides at rope drop, or hang out by the pool while you do something they’d rather not do. You can let your teen kids split off and give them gift cards to use as limited spending money. For more tips for teens, click here to check out our guide to dining with teens! For more ideas for doing Disney with teenagers, click here! So, what age should you take your kids to Disney World? So, with all that in mind, what age SHOULD you take your kids to Disney World for the first time?? The answer is simple: Whatever age you think is OK! There is literally no right or wrong answer here it really and truly depends on your family and your kid. NEW projections! Maybe families with dedicated Disney fans might want to start a little earlier than those who are going on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Or maybe that “free until three” bit seems a little too enticing? Maybe you want to wait until your kids are more grown so you can experience it all alongside them? Regardless, each age we brought our kids has been great for different reasons and we wouldn’t take back any of those trips or the memories. So decide what’s right for YOU! For more great tips for your Disney trip, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What age did you first bring you kids to Disney? Tell us in the comments! The post What Is The Best Age To Take Kids To Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. MagicBand+ is the newest generation of MagicBands in Disney World. While normal MagicBands can serve as your park admission, hotel room key, Lightning Lane access, and even a method of payment (if you link them to your credit card), MagicBand+ bands have some extra features like lights and haptics that match certain shows, interaction with 50th anniversary statues, and access to a scavenger hunt in Galaxy’s Edge. MagicBand+ You can get MagicBand+ in all kinds of designs, and Disney just released a bunch of NEW MagicBand+ designs this week with several options perfect for celebrating! From Disney-centric events like EPCOT’s 40th anniversary to personal milestones like your first Disney trip, there are plenty of options. The newest MagicBand+ options feature a wide range of designs. We’ve seen some of them in Disney World, but now you can get them online as well! One of the celebratory designs is this MagicBand+ created for EPCOT’s 40th anniversary. MagicBand+ It features the park’s logo and a fun geometric design in rainbow colors. This band is one of the more expensive options, at $54.99. Click here to buy the EPCOT 40th Anniversary MagicBand+! This general “celebrate” design was created specifically for Disney World’s 50th anniversary and features some of our favorite classic characters like Minnie, Mickey, Pluto, and more. New “Celebrate” MagicBand+ This is a good option if you’re celebrating any occasion at Disney World, like a birthday or anniversary. It is priced at $44.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends “Celebrate” MagicBand+! We are really liking this “First Visit Ever” MagicBand+! It’s such a great way to commemorate a special trip. First Visit MagicBand+ You can purchase this ahead of your trip from shopDisney, and once your trip is over you’ll have a wonderful memento. This MagicBand+ is $44.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends “First Visit Ever” MagicBand+! Disney also released a new design for Disney Vacation Club members as well as a special Food and Wine design for Annual Passholders. Some characters also received their own designs, like the Princess Tiana MagicBand+ and the Hades MagicBand+. To check all of the new designs, click the link below! Click here to view all of the new MagicBand+ designs on shopDisney! Getting ready for an upcoming trip? Check out the posts below to help you plan! These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 What to Expect from the Rest of the 2022 Hurricane Season in Disney World The Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip Is Disney World Too Expensive For Average Families? 5 Ways to Save $1,000 on Your Disney Trip (Really!) And stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates about new Disney merchandise. Click here to learn all about MagicBand+ in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which new design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEW Disney MagicBand+ Designs Are Now Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s face it: Flying can be really expensive right now. Flying isn’t super great right now Flying has been kind of complicated lately, with flights being canceled and delayed left and right, staffing shortages affecting availability, and even a bunch of routes being done away with by airlines. On top of all of that, prices aren’t exactly on the low end at the moment. But — there are easy ways to find really good deals on flights, so let’s talk about it! One of our favorite ways to find cheap flights is through Skiplagged. What is Skiplagged, you ask? Great question! Skiplagged is a flight search engine that claims to show you flights that the airlines don’t even want you to see, ensuring you get the best possible price available. ©Skiplagged So, how does it work, exactly? Well, Skiplagged uses a unique algorithm to show you the cheapest regular flights AND “hidden-city” flights. “Hidden-city” flights are flights that are a part of itineraries with multiple legs where you would exit BEFORE your final destination. ©Skiplagged You see, some cities are major hubs for air travel, so there are frequently flights that have layovers in these cities. If you’re flying through a city like this, you would be able to see the flight options on Skiplagged that would let you stop your traveling in the layover city. ©Skiplagged Confused? We’ll give you an example! So, say you want to take flight from New York City to San Francisco. You can book a flight that is listed as going from New York City to Seattle, with a layover in San Francisco, and then you would just not take the flight to Seattle. So you’re skipping that leg of the journey, but it gets you to where you want to go — San Francisco! Flying away You might be wondering why anyone would do this instead of just booking a flight straight to San Francisco? Well, it’s because these trips with multiple legs can actually end up being cheaper! Skiplagged says that you can save up to 80% on flights using their search engine. ©Skiplagged But, keep in mind that these “hidden-city” flights are only available on certain routes, so it might not apply to where you want to go. You can always check over on Skiplagged’s website or app! ©Skiplagged You’ll know if a flight is a “hidden-city” flight because the final legs of the journey will be crossed off, and the layover location will show up as your final destination. These flights will also be marked as having a “Skiplagged rate.” So, it’s really quite simple! Just use Skiplagged to check out flights for your next trip to see if there are cheaper options available then you would find through another search engine like Google Flights. Where are you flying to next? For other ways to save money on travel, you can check out how to never pay full price with these 6 travel hacks, the 10 most popular travel destinations for 2023 according to experts, and the new travel app that makes trip planning WAY easier. Stay tuned to DFB for more travel news, info, and updates. Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What is your favorite way to save money on flights? Tell us in the comments! The post This Secret App Can Help You Save Big on Flights first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Finding a quick bite to eat in Magic Kingdom can be a bit of a challenge, especially on those busy park days! Pinocchio Village Haus Restaurant You could head over to Casey’s Corner for some corn dog nuggets, or pop on by Sleepy Hollow Refreshments for a spicy chicken waffle sandwich — just make sure you mobile order to save yourself some time. But, if it’s something new and exciting you’re after — we’ve got you covered there too. We’re trying a NEW flatbread and dessert at Pinocchio Village Haus — so come with us to check it out! Pinocchio Village Haus is known for its flatbread pizzas, but you can also get a variety of other items like salads and desserts here as well! You’ll typically find a specialty flatbread on the menu that rotates out, and it looks like we arrived just in time to try the NEW Berbere Chickpea Flatbread! Berbere Chickpea Flatbread This flatbread is topped with Spiced Hummus, Tomato, and Red Onion drizzled with Coriander-Chutney Dressing. There are a LOT of flavors going on here — but in the best way! The hummus was spiced but not necessarily spicy and paired really well with the crisp bite of the fresh red onion. Look at all those toppings It was loaded with toppings and made to order so it takes a little bit longer to cook — a word of warning if you plan on trying this out. But man, it was worth the wait. The coriander-chutney dressing was herby and fresh, while the tomatoes were the perfect almost sweet addition to this pizza. This is a great option if you’re looking to pack some veggies into your snack, and could easily be split between two people as a snack at $12.29. We were pretty impressed with this flatbread, but if you’re not a fan of bold flavors (and don’t want to have onion breath for the rest of the day…) we’d probably skip this one! This thing was loaded with flavor! Of course, we had to end our meal with a dessert, so we tried the new Brazil Nut Cake for $6.19. This is a Coffee-Brazilian Nut Cake, featuring Flavors of Brazil with Passion Fruit Curd and Milk Chocolate Mousse. If this is what Brazil tastes like, then Brazil is delicious. The coffee-Brazilian nut cake had just a hint of coffee flavor so it didn’t overpower the whole dessert, and when combined with the chocolate mousse it makes for a rich pairing. But, the passion fruit curd is by far the best part of this cake — it was creamy, fruity, and tart, which helped to cut down on the richness of the cake and mousse. Brazil Nut Cake When you get all three flavors together, this is an incredibly well-balanced dessert. There’s nuttiness, and sweetness from the chocolate, and the fruity tartness of the passion fruit curd just tops it all off. This is another item with some more complex flavors, so it might not be the best for kiddos or those who don’t love fruity or tart desserts. It’s so pretty! Head on over to Pinocchio Village Haus if these new items sound like they’re right up your alley — but hurry, you never know when they might switch things up and take these off the menu! Click Here To See Our Latest Review of Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom Looking for more Disney food news? See the underrated Disney Springs restaurant you might want to check out on your next visit here. Plus, there’s a grape churro (?!) in Disney World — and you can read our thoughts here. 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! You can become a Disney expert! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news and more! 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! Do you have a favorite pizza at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Pizza That Packs a Punch Is Now in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What are YOUR opinions on these good, bad, and controversial changes in Disney World? And are there any major changes that you never actually knew about in the first place? You might be surprised! Check out our video below about 13 BIG Disney World Changes that Everyone Actually Loves & 5 They Really HATE. 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. How do you feel about these controversial changes? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: 13 BIG Disney World Changes that Everyone Actually Loves and 5 They Really HATE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love a good underdog — and Disney World is full of them. Frontera Cocina Well, Disney World is full of underrated restaurants at least! With so many dining options to choose from, we know it can be tough to make a choice. But, if you’re looking for a restaurant spearheaded by a celebrity chef with delicious food, killer drinks, and awesome dessert that DOESN’T require a park ticket — look no further than Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs! We decided to check this spot out to see if anything had changed since our last visit — so come with us to eat at Frontera Cocina! Atmosphere When we first arrived at Frontera Concina we were seated outside. We should note that we were there in mid-October and we had an early dinner reservation. Sometimes being seated outside in Florida can be our worst nightmare, but at this time of the day and year, it was really nice! Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs We were seated by the water and the weather was cool in the shade with a nice breeze. It was super peaceful especially since the inside seating was on the louder side. Overall we really enjoyed the atmosphere and the experience only got better with the food! Frontera Cocina Let’s take a look at what the restaurant offers! Menu Frontera Concina’s menu states that it offers authentic Mexican cuisine that was created by Chef Rick Bayless who is a seven-time James Beard Award winner. Lunch is offered from 11AM to 4PM and dinner is offered from 4PM to 11PM. Here is a look at the dinner menu! There are several starters to choose from including the tortilla soup and classics like chips and salsa. ©Disney There are also some salads if you want a light start or easy meal and there are four types of tacos to choose from! ©Disney The regular entree menu has plenty of variety from carne asada to seafood. ©Disney Esquites, fried plantains, garlicky red bean refritos, and arroz con plantains are available as sides. ©Disney There are also plenty of desserts including the chocolate pigñata! For some spice, try the ancho chile chocolate soft serve. ©Disney Kids only have a few options on their menu. ©Disney Frontera Cocina offers lots of alcoholic and specialty beverages including some classic cocktails and a mocktail. ©Disney What goes better with tacos than a margarita?! There are plenty to choose from on this menu. ©Disney You can also try mezcal… ©Disney …grab a tequila flight… ©Disney …or try any of these tequilas on your visit. ©Disney You’ll also find drafted and bottled beer… ©Disney …as well as sangria, sparkling wine… ©Disney …white wine, and red wine! ©Disney So how did the food taste and what did we order? Well, let’s talk about it! Eats During our dinner reservation, we tried a starter, tacos, an entree, and a dessert. We don’t know about you, but we’re hungry, so let’s go! Doesn’t this look delicious? First, we started with The Half and Half. This appetizer is half guacamole and half toasted pumpkin seed “hummus”. It comes with jicama, cucumbers, and homemade chips. The pumpkin hummus was extremely creamy with lots of flavor and spice. While we thought the guacamole was good, it wasn’t super special. The Half and Half The pumpkin seeds, jalapenos, and onion on top add the perfect amount of flavor. The red salsa on the side had a great smokey flavor with a bit of spice while the green salsa was a bit spicer than the other options. Overall, we really loved the pumpkin hummus the most and we think if you like creamy, pumpkin flavors you will love this! If you aren’t a huge fan of spice, steer clear. This dish was $14. The Half and half Moving onto the tacos, we decided to try the carnitas. The Carnitas were made with Gunthorp Farms slow-cooked pork shoulder cooked with garlic and lime. On the side, we got black bean refritos with fresco cheese, guacamole, and pickled red onions. It also came with salsa verde and warm corn tortillas. We thought the flavor was fabulous and it was super well-seasoned. The Carnitas The pork was also very juicy which we really liked. The black beans were good but not necessarily special in our opinion. The pickled red onion on top added a nice sharp flavor which pairs well with the carnitas and the black beans. These carnitas were $26 and although that is a bit pricey for tacos, it was well worth it in our opinion. Can you say YUM? For our next dish, we tried the Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Suiza is made up of fresh corn tortillas, chicken, and poblano rajas filling. It’s topped with tomatillo-cream sauce, Queso Chihuahua, sliced red onion, and cilantro leaves. The enchiladas These enchiladas were very, very cheesy and packed with lots of flavors! It had a pretty strong spice which we really enjoyed but it might not be for everyone. Overall, we really loved this dish but we don’t think you should try it if you’re not a fan of spicy things. This entree was $25. Wow Finally, we finished dinner dessert — the Cuatro Leches! It is a cake infused with 4 types of milk (coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk). The cake was topped with whipped cream, toasted coconuts, berries, and lime zest. We thought this was devine We truly can’t speak more highly of this dessert! The cake was wonderfully moist and flavorful with an amazing texture that was soft but still firm. The lime, blackberries and coconut flavors all paired very nicely together and that cut through the sweetness of the cake. Overall, we really loved this dessert as it was sweet but not overly sweet, which we like after a big meal. The cuatro leches costs $10. Nosh or Not You should dine at Frontera Cocina if… You are craving delicious Mexican food. Y’all, this food is so delicious and flavorful. If you’re in the mood for some authentic and delicious food that will hit the spot, Frontera Cocina is for you. You want a less crowded sit down meal. The restaurant was not too crowded when we arrived and it can be pretty easy to grab a reservation here. It is possible that they will fill up, but we recommend making a reservation as soon as you know you want to go or you can try walking up to the restaurant. You want to celebrate an occasion. This is an underrated but fun spot to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary! Go all out with margaritas and finish off the meal with the celebratory Chocolate Pigñata! You should skip Frontera Cocina if… You have picky eaters in your party. Each of the dishes we tried had a good amount of spice and with unique ingredients like the pumpkin hummus we tried in our appetizer, picky eaters might have a hard time finding something to eat. You want a quick meal in Disney Springs. If you’re a go, go, go, type of person, you might not want to stop for a sit down meal. There are plenty of other quick service spots in Disney Springs we recommend including Chicken Guy! and The Polite Pig! You’re on a tight budget. This meal is not one of the most expensive we’ve seen in Disney World (we’re looking at you, Victoria & Albert’s) but it is still a bit pricey. Consider grabbing a meal from the 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck if you’re in the mood for Mexican food, but are on a tighter budget. Overall Overall we loved what we tried! Even though this is an underdog restaurant in Disney Springs, we thought all of the dishes were really flavorful even if not every aspect of them was super special. We think if you like Mexican cuisine packed with flavor, and sometimes spice, you should give this Disney Springs restaurant a shot! We could stare at this cake all-day If you’re somebody who doesn’t enjoy Mexican cuisine or spice, this maybe isn’t a great option for you. While we really enjoyed this location, Disney Springs has tons of great restaurants to try. Recently Splitsville introduced 5 new items and Gideon’s Bakehouse has a new flavor every month to try. 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! Take the DFB Guide Wherever You Go Don’t forget to keep following DFB for all of your Disney World food updates and news. Click Here to Read Our Latest Review of Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom 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! 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