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The year 2020 provided some unique challenges for Disney World, especially after the parks were closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the parks reopened, capacity was limited, but since then, a lot has changed. Disney World Capacity in the parks is back up (although park pass reservations are still required and are probably not going away anytime soon), and with the 50th anniversary celebration, along with some new attractions, guests have been returning to the parks in droves. But what does attendance look like as compared to pre-pandemic levels? Let’s take a look at the 2021 Global Attractions Attendance Report recently published by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and AECOM. The report shows that, as of 2021, Magic Kingdom is the #1 theme park worldwide. The chart below kept the 2019 ranking order, but now shows the attendance numbers from 2021 in the “Attendance 2021” column. The report compares 2021 attendance to 2019 AND 2020 because of the closures and impact from the pandemic in 2020. ©TEA/AECOM According to this new report, Magic Kingdom saw a total of nearly 12.7 million guests in 2021. However, it’s well under the 20.9 million guests Magic Kingdom had in 2019. We expect attendance to keep rising in the park — Magic Kingdom will see a new attraction open in 2023: TRON Lightcycle Run, as well as some elements of the Happily Ever After fireworks show returning. Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom had 7.1 million guests in 2021, which is a significant amount below the 13.9 million in 2019. There are some plans in the works to update this park: Disney mentioned a possible retheme of DinoLand, U.S.A. with something like Moana or Zootopia. Animal Kingdom EPCOT had 7.8 million guests in 2021, which (like the other parks) is still below the 12.4 million guests the park saw in 2019. EPCOT did see the opening of a new attraction in 2021 (Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure), along with another attraction opening in early 2022 (Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind). A massive transformation to the park is still underway, which will also include a Moana-based attraction. EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios had a total of $8.6 million guests in 2021, but again, still well below the 11.5 million in 2019. Although Disney has not revealed any new expansions or attractions for the park, both Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge remain big draws. Also, the nighttime show Fantasmic! will be returning in November and a new restaurant is set to open by the end of the year. Hollywood Studios So although Disney World has recovered from its lower attendance levels in 2020 (when the parks had limited capacity), it has not yet fully recovered to its 2019 guest numbers. We’ll continue to keep an eye on those numbers and report in when we have any new information. Disney is hosting its Q4 earnings call soon — we usually get updates on park attendance in these calls, so we’ll be sure to let you know if anything is announced. In 2021, Disney reported in its 2021 4th quarter earnings call that attendance at Disney World was up double digits from the third quarter of 2021. The call also revealed that guest spending per capita was up 30% when compared to 2019. Spending is up in Disney World Are you planning on going to Disney World soon? The 50th anniversary celebration is still underway (and will be until 2023) and the holidays (and all the fun things that brings to the parks) are just around the corner! The holidays will be here soon! Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, you’re going to need this discount code – WDW2022. Use it to save 25% when you buy our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. 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 long do you think it will be before Disney World reaches its 2019 attendance levels again? Let us know in the comments. The post Has Disney World Attendance Recovered From the Pandemic? Here's What a New Report Says. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As we get closer and closer to Halloween, Disney World is getting more and more busy! Allll the Halloween vibes in Magic Kingdom right now! And, it’s totally understandable, because there are a lot of things to do! You can take a look at all of the holiday decor, eat spooky treats, attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and more. But, if you’re going to the parks soon, it’s necessary to take a look at the calendar before you go. And, don’t forget that you still need a Park Pass Reservation to get into the parks — so we’ve compiled that info right here just for you! Magic Kingdom Park Hours We’re starting in Magic Kingdom, where on October 17th, 19th, and 22nd the park will be open from 9AM to 11PM. On October 16th, 18th, 20th, and 21st, Magic Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 6PM due to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which runs from 7PM to 12AM on those dates. ©Disney On October 19th, Extended Evening Hours (for qualifying Disney World Resort hotel guests) are scheduled from 11PM to 1AM. EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM to 9PM from October 16th to the 22nd. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours will take place on October 17th from 9PM to 11PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios has the same hours as EPCOT, opening from 8:30AM to 9PM all week. ©Disney If you want to park hop in Disney World right now, you have to have a Park Pass Reservation to start your day and you have to wait until after 2PM to scan into your second park (you have to go to your first park first!). An easy way to travel between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios is via the Disney Skyliner! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours And Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 8PM on October 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. On October 18th & 19th, the park will be open from 8AM to 7PM. ©Disney Now, let’s check out the availability of Park Passes next week! Park Pass Reservation Availability The Disney World Park Pass availability calendar is divided by theme park tickets, resort hotels, and Annual Passes. For visitors with Theme Park Tickets, both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are booked up for October 16th-21st. Then, only Magic Kingdom is full for October 22nd. ©Disney If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, the availability is the same as it is with the theme park tickets. Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are sold out from October 16th-21st, and Magic Kingdom is booked up for October 22nd. ©Disney If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder you have a different calendar of park pass availability. Next week, the Incredi Pass has no blockout dates with full park availability except for on October 16th, when only some parks are available. ©Disney Sorcerer Passholders is the same thing — there is full park reservation availability next week except for on October 16th. ©Disney If you have the Pirate Pass you also have no blockout dates and every day is fully available except for October 16th. ©Disney And, the Pixie Dust Pass is blocked on October 16th & 22nd, but the rest of the week is open for reservations. ©Disney And that’s what you need to know about Disney World’s park hours and Park Pass availability for next week! 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! You can take our ebook with you! If you’re planning a Disney World trip right now, take a look at the hardest dining reservations to get in 2023, 5 Ways to Save $1,000 on Your Disney Trip (Really!) and What to Do If You Can’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted. Stay tuned to DFB for everything you need to know to plan your next Disney World trip! What to Do When Your Phone Dies in Disney World Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe When is your next trip to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Are SOLD OUT For 6 Days Straight Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs has some seriously underrated snacks! Disney Springs From delicious sundaes at Ghiradelli to hidden grape churros, and even a few holiday favorites, Disney Springs has treats and snacks for almost everyone. Today we found another reason that has us running to Disney Springs! This weekend only, Gideon’s Bakehouse has a truffle that will take you back to your childhood! The Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie Truffle is available right now over in Disney Springs. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse on Instagram These truffles are packed with compressed Peanut Butter Crunch Cookie and grape jelly. They will only be available while supplies last so if this sounds like the treat for you, you should head over to Disney Springs ASAP! While this dessert sounds like something we would love, it’s not the only thing you might want to grab at Gideon’s this month. So cute! This month Gideon’s brought back their classic Halloween cookies and cake slices like The Frankenstein and the Bride of Frankenstein. Also available this month are the Black Cat pins and t-shirts! There’s no better place for a spooky dessert than Gideon’s Bakehouse. Frankenstein Cookie While eating in Disney World can be super overwhelming, there’s no need to worry because we’ve got you covered! Make sure to keep following DFB to get all of the latest news and updates on Disney World Dining. Check Out Some Of The Best Gideon’s Bakehouse Flavors 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. Are you a fan of Gideon’s? Tell us why or why not in the comments! The post A NEW Gideon's Bakehouse Treat Will Take You Back to Your Childhood in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re happy to introduce you to Beni, the newest okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It’s especially exciting to share this news as World Okapi Day is right around the corner – Oct. 18.View the full article

The Arribas Brothers were discovered by none other than Walt Disney himself at the 1964-65 World’s Fair, which led to the opening of their first shop at Disneyland Resort in 1967. Now, there are Arribas Brothers locations in Disney Parks throughout the world.View the full article

If you’re reading this blog, we’re willing to bet that one of your favorite vacations is Disney World. The nostalgic atmosphere, characters, roller coasters, dining, and more make Disney World one of the top destinations in the world. But all of that doesn’t come cheap – and if you’ve been following our blog for a while, you know that the prices just keep increasing. Disney World Entrance As much as we love to visit Disney World, sometimes that price has us hesitating. So what should you do when you love Disney but your budget is screaming at you to PLEASE choose a different destination? Here are 10 GREAT places to vacation when your budget won’t do Disney. We searched for highly rated vacation destinations that covered different kinds of things that people enjoy about Disney. Some of these are theme parks with lots of thrill rides, some are more relaxing vacations that still have a Disney touch, and some are locations with strong EPCOT vibes. We’ll start out with a Disney vacation spot that you might not know about! Disney Beach Resorts Just because you’re not going to Disney World doesn’t mean you can’t have a touch of Disney as part of your trip! Disney owns a couple of beachside resorts that you could visit instead. Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is located on the coast of South Carolina, about 5 hours away from the Disney World parks. ©Disney At the Hilton Head Resort, rooms average about $362.33 per night, which isn’t much cheaper than many Disney World hotels. However, because this is a beach vacation, you won’t have to worry about paying for park tickets or paying inflated prices for food and souvenirs in the parks. Instead, you can find free or cheap activities on the beach and at the hotel. ©Disney The Hilton Head Resort is modeled after a 1940’s hunting and fishing lodge, with multi-roomed villas and lots of recreational activities. There’s a water tower slide at the heated Big Dipper pool and water-spitting frogs at the Little Dipper Pool. ©Disney Disney’s other beachside resort is Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. This hotel has key lime Mickey waffles, and really that’s all we need to know. We’re sold. Vero Beach Resort The room rates for this hotel are closer to $200 per night, which is at the low end of most Disney World hotels. With no park ticket expense, this is definitely going to be a cheaper option. This hotel has recreational activities like fishing, water sports, tennis, and mini golf. ©Disney However, this resort is only 2 hours away from Disney World, so if you wanted to go into the parks for one day or just pay a visit to Disney Springs, that’s still a possibility! Disney Springs Both of these resorts will have little Disney touches (like those Mickey waffles) and the amazing customer service that Disney is known for. However, they can be significantly cheaper vacations than a full trip to the Disney World parks. Find out which Disney World hotels guests say are WORTH the money. Dollywood Dollywood may be much smaller than Disney World, but don’t count it out as a great vacation option. It was voted #1 best theme park in the United States by TripAdvisor, and it has over 50 rides, lots of shows and entertainment, award-winning dining, and great customer service. ©Dollywood As someone who has visited Dollywood, I can confirm that — although it’s not quite equal with Disney World in terms of general quality and environment — it’s closer to that vibe than most other theme parks. The food really is incredible here (you won’t find barbecue this good even in Disney World), and you should NOT skip the roller coasters! ©Dollywood One of the main things that sets Dollywood apart from other parks and closer to Disney World is the customer service here. The employees I interacted with were so friendly and kind — they reminded me of Disney Cast Members. Dollywood also has a water park — Dollywood’s Splash Country — with slides, pools, and splash zones. ©Dollywood In addition, you can find festivals in the parks, just like there are in EPCOT. For the fall season, there’s Dollywood’s Harvest Festival (lasting until October 29th), which brings special treats and decorations to the park. And at night, there’s a Halloween event called Great Pumpkin LumiNights! ©Dollywood Tickets for Dollywood cost $89 for a 1-day ticket and $109 for a 2-day ticket. That means you can visit for 2 days for the same cost as 1 day in Disney World. A 3-day ticket is only $119. ©Dollywood Dollywood also has a couple of resort hotels, which start at $189 a night, and suites don’t go above $329 a night. ©Dollywood In general, Dollywood has a lot of the same charm that Disney World has, and the food and attractions are comparable as well. At half the price, this is a great choice for Disney fans who want to save some cash. See how Dollywood BEAT Disney World here. Disney History Tours If your favorite part of Disney World is the history behind the park, you can find that same history at museums across the United States. The Disney Family Museum in San Francisco tells the life story of Walt Disney and his family. There are exhibits narrated in Walt’s voice along with early drawings, cartoons, films, music, and a model of Disneyland. ©Disney Family Museum Tickets for this museum are $20 for children and $35 for adults. ©Disney Family Museum Head to Marceline, MO, to visit the Walt Disney Hometown Museum. Hometown Museum This museum was established in 2001 to celebrate Walt Disney’s 100th birthday. It’s all about Walt’s childhood, which inspired much of his work later on in his life. The museum is over 10,000 square feet and has more than 4,000 artifacts. Disney Hometown Museum This museum is even cheaper than the one in San Francisco. It costs $10 for adults and $5 for kids, and you can also go to explore the town and see Walt’s family farm. Walt’s Barn Walt’s Barn is open every 3rd Sunday of the month from 11AM to 3PM. Learn the centuries-old history behind one Disney World store here. New York At first, New York might not sound like a very Disney kind of vacation. If you’ve been to the Big Apple, you know that it can be loud, dirty, and maybe even a little bit scary (in Times Square, anyways). And seeing the off-brand Disney characters out greeting people can be kind of shocking when you’re used to the real thing in the parks. New York But there’s one huge bonus that Disney fans will love about visiting New York — Disney Broadway shows! You can see Aladdin or The Lion King on Broadway right now. ©Lion King on Broadway Tickets for Aladdin in New York start at $71, and The Lion King tickets start at $104. ©Disney Aladdin The Musical And once you’ve seen the show, you can pop over to a HUGE Disney store to shop for some new souvenirs. The store is located at 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, and is open from 9AM to 5PM every day. See the face mask policy at Broadway theaters here. Busch Gardens Another theme park option that older kids especially will enjoy is Busch Gardens. There are locations in both Tampa Bay, Florida, and Williamsburg, Virginia. ©Busch Gardens This theme park has lots of rides for little kids, but it also has more roller coasters for adults! There are live shows and entertainment, and you can even go on a safari tour here (so it’s basically Disney’s Animal Kingdom, right?). ©Busch Gardens Tampa Bay A 1-day ticket for Busch Gardens costs $90, but you can get a 2023 Annual Pass for just $177 — that’s just a bit more expensive than a 1-day ticket for Disney World during peak season. In addition, you can buy a ticket that includes all-day dining for just $130 (including both admission and dining). With how expensive it can be to eat in Disney World, you’ll save a LOT by taking advantage of that deal instead of going to the Disney World parks. See our ranking of Orlando’s BEST roller coasters. National Parks If your favorite part about Disney World is walking miles and miles until your feet are covered in blisters, boy have we got the vacation destination for you! Check out America’s national parks to find long hikes without the theme park prices. ©Zion’s National Park Seriously, though, visiting a national park is a great option for a cheap vacation. Most of the parks in the United States sell 1-day passes for $20 to $50 per vehicle, but you can often get an annual pass for around the same cost as the 1-day tickets (under $50 at many parks). If you live close enough to go multiple times per year, you can save a lot of money with that pass. ©Great Smokey Mountains One national park even has close ties to Disney. The Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone National Park was the inspiration for Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge! If you’re a fan of that hotel, you can check out the original inspiration. ©Old Faithful Inn The parks around the country are all very different, so you can see all kinds of beautiful natural views and enjoy a much slower-paced kind of trip than you’ll usually find at Disney. Find out how much walking is required on a Disney World vacation here. Cedar Point And we’re back with another theme park! If you’re a big fan of the Halloween party at Disney World, you might enjoy HalloWeekends at Cedar Point. During the day you can find not-so-scary Halloween activities for the whole family, and the nighttime is more like Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. It’s the best of both worlds. ©Cedar Point The event has scary mazes, shows, and scare zones, along with all the normal rides available in this theme park. It takes place on Thursday evenings and Fridays through Sundays from September 15th through October 30th. ©Cedar Point You can book your ticket for this event for $50 (including the park ticket and the Halloween party). And if you’re going to visit multiple times in 2023, you can buy all-season dining for just $99. That includes lunch and dinner EVERY DAY. You can even find a great deal if you’ll just be there for a day — all-day dining costs $31.99. That’s cheaper than most sit-down meals in Disney World! Learn more about Disney World’s Halloween party here. Disneyland OK, so we know that we said you’re NOT going to Disney this time. But we just want to point out quickly that sometimes a trip to Disneyland can be much cheaper than one to Disney World. Check out our recs to change how you do Disney! It’s very easy to stay off-site when you visit the California parks (easier than it is in Disney World), and you can go for just a couple of days and still see everything in the parks. Unlike the much larger Disney World, you don’t need a ton of time to do everything. Disney California Adventure Although tickets cost about the same (if not more), buying tickets for just 2 days instead of a full week will definitely save you some serious cash. Packing a lot of Disney in a short amount of time is a pretty good compromise if you’re trying to save money! Is Disneyland REALLY less expensive than Disney World? Find out here. U.S. Cities with EPCOT Vibes As people who love Disney food, one of our favorite parts of visiting Disney World is eating around the world in EPCOT. So we found a few cities in the US that mimic the exciting nightlife and fantastic food scene of that Disney park! One of the best cities to visit for real EPCOT vibes is Nashville, Tennessee. It has lots of great food, some fun historic sites (especially if you love country music), and a great nightlife of bars and lounges. ©Insider Another good option is Savannah, Georgia. This city also has many historic sites to visit along with great food and a gorgeous downtown area. ©Southern Trippers Our final option for peak EPCOT vibes on a budget is Asheville, North Carolina. This spot is known for its beautiful architecture, but the downtown nightlife isn’t something you should ignore either. ©Explore Asheville All of these places have amazing food and ambiance, and you can find Airbnbs available here for cheaper than most Disney World hotel rooms. We saw many options in Asheville for under $150/night and plenty of spots for under $100/night in Nashville. ©Visit Savannah Savannah was a little more expensive, but there were still a lot of choices downtown for under $200/night. EPCOT is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary with NEW treats! Non-Disney Cruise If you’re a big fan of Disney cruises, you might want to check out some of the non-Disney options out there! Most other cruises are MUCH cheaper than Disney’s. Whereas many Disney cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean cost $1,000+ per person, you can usually get a Royal Caribbean cruise for under $500 per person. ©Royal Caribbean Both Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises get high rankings from vacation polls, and each has cheaper options than Disney. In fact, you can find some Celebrity cruises for as low as $170! ©Royal Caribbean At Celebrity Cruises, the meals are included with the price, along with basic WiFi, some entertainment, and access to lounges and kids’ clubs. ©Royal Caribbean At Royal Caribbean, a cruise includes accommodations, most meals onboard, some beverages, and most of the onboard entertainment. See how much it would cost to LIVE on a cruise ship. So whether you’re just looking to mix things up a bit or searching for a vacation that will be easier on your wallet, now you’ve got a few ideas for non-Disney World vacations. But if you just can’t bring yourself to book a vacation anywhere else, though, we can empathize — we love the parks too! These posts all have money-saving tips that might make a Disney World vacation more possible: 5 Ways to Save $1,000 on Your Disney Trip (Really!) Our NEW Tips for Saving BIG in Disney World! How You Should Spend Your Money in Disney Springs A Complete Guide to Booking the Cheapest Flight to Disney World 19 Disney Snacks Under $10 that We Like MORE than $50 Meals Our BEST tip for sticking with your budget at Disney World will forever be to plan ahead – especially for dining! When you buy our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World, you’ll get immediate access to our downloadable worksheets for planning your trip, as well as sample one-day dining itineraries. And as a DFB reader, you’re entitled to a discount! Use code WDW2022 for 25% off your purchase. 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From a royal celebration to traveling to a galaxy far, far away, see how Puerto Rican actress and TV host Adamari Lopez and her daughter enjoyed the Disney Wish.View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Fantasmic billboard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’ve got BIG news this week y’all! It’s almost time to dream a fantastic dream with Sorcerer Mickey again, soon you’ll be able to step into the casita from Encanto, another Disney parks-related movie has been announced, and MORE! Check out all the big Disney news of the week in our latest DFB Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest News: Opening Date for Fantasmic!, New Snacks, and More Price Increases Across the Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This week brought some HUGE changes to Disney World. Disney Genie First, we saw price increases on everything from Minnie Ears to water to food. Then, we learned that Genie+ would begin using flexible pricing, with a max of $22 per day on busier days. Well, as of today, we’ve officially reached that max price for the service. When we looked at the My Disney Experience app this morning to check out Genie+, we saw that the price for the day is $22 per guest. This likely means that Disney is estimating that today will be a busy day in the parks. ©Disney We also looked at the Individual Lightning Lane attraction costs. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is $11. ©Disney Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is $15. ©Disney Flight of Passage is $14. ©Disney However, Rise of the Resistance is at a whopping $22! ©Disney This is the highest we’ve seen since Disney switched over to flexible pricing earlier this week, but $22 is supposed to be the new max price for Genie+. So if you’re headed to Disney World today, be sure you know about this price before you decide to purchase Genie+. Also, remember that the price will actually be higher because you have to pay taxes on it, too. This price is completely optional, though, and you can still use the free version of Genie to plan your day. 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 the new Genie+ flexible pricing? Let us know in the comments. The post Genie+ Reaches HIGHEST Price So Far 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. Is your wardrobe overflowing with Disney clothes? We get it. There are so many amazing options, featuring our favorite characters, movies, and rides — it’s hard to resist some of the designs we’ve seen! So many shirts! Whether you want to treat yourself to a new shirt (or more!) or are getting some early holiday shopping done, check out some of these fun styles! Hercules T-Shirt for Adults Rep one of the strongest Disney characters with this Hercules t-shirt! Hercules is posing on top of a column looking like he just hopped out of the movie during “Zero to Hero.” The neutral tones of this shirt make it easy to mix and match! Hercules T-Shirt for Adults Sing the praises of this hero while you wear this shirt on your next trip to Disney or the grocery store! This shirt is $36.99, and it has a cozy fit, so you can practically live in it. Plus, it’s always fun to have some classic Disney in your closet! Click here to buy the Hercules T-Shirt for Adults! DFB Winning Disney World Shirt Did you know we have our own store filled with original designs? We add new designs throughout the year, so make sure to check out our online shop to view all the options! This shirt is part of our “I’m Winning” series, with the other shirts in this line featuring specific parks. DFB Winning Shirt This shirt is $23.99, and when you wear it people will know you’re a Disney pro! It also might just bring you some good vibes to help you have the best trip ever. Our shirts come in a variety of sizes, fits, and colors, so be sure to check it out to find your perfect tee! Click here to buy the DFB Winning Disney World Shirt! Disney Mickey And Friends Mickey & Minnie Ice Cream Cones T-Shirt This shirt is so cute, and a totally unique design! Mickey and Minnie ice cream cones are the focus on this tee perfect for a summer Disney trip. They look too good to eat! Disney Mickey And Friends Mickey & Minnie Ice Cream Cones T-Shirt The Mickey & Minnie Ice Cream Cones T-shirt has different base color options for the fabric. You can get your favorite color out of the choices available, or go for a halfway-matching duo with your bestie! You can find this shirt on Amazon for $22.99. Click here to buy the Disney Mickey And Friends Mickey & Minnie Ice Cream Cones T-Shirt! A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes T Shirt This is probably one of the most iconic and recognizable Disney movie quotes. Channel your inner princess with this super soft tee featuring the famous quote from Cinderella. Another Amazon find, this shirt is a steal at just $12.99! A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes T Shirt We like how they styled the A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes T Shirt here, with a pair of denim cutoffs, a cute look for the warmer temperatures. To switch things up for the fall and winter, we suggest pairing this tee with a longer pair of jeans, some brown ankle boots, and then throwing on a contrasting flannel for added warmth! Click here to buy the A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes T Shirt! DFB Lookin’ Like a Snack Shirt Do you always look forward to enjoying the snacks on your Disney vacations? This is the shirt for you! Our Lookin’ Like A Snack shirt had to be paired with something iconic, so we went with one of Disney’s most recognizable foods: a Dole Whip! DFB Lookin’ Like a Snack Shirt Our shirts come in different options, with the Women’s Comfort tee priced at $25.99 and the Premium Comfort Tee (shown above) at $26.99. This would be an excellent shirt to pack for a trip to Disney, but we also like the idea of wearing this at home. It doesn’t necessarily scream “Disney,” but to those who are in the know? They’ll recognize that Dole Whip anywhere! Click here to buy the DFB Lookin’ Like a Snack Shirt! Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Evil Queen Scream T-Shirt Villains fans are some of the most dedicated fans! This shirt features the OG Disney villain: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs‘s Evil Queen. She is the true blueprint for all of the baddies that came after her! This shirt, which runs from $8.44 – $27.99 depending on size, is part of Heidi Klum’s collaboration with Disney. Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Evil Queen Scream T-Shirt The Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Evil Queen Scream T-Shirt has more of a unique and modern vibe to it, with the intense neon colors and distressed, tie-dye background. You could easily wear this on a Halloween Disney trip, but if you’re a huge villain fan go ahead and rock this year-round! Click here to buy the Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Evil Queen Scream T-Shirt! DFB Big Thunder Shirt At our online store we have several designs dedicated to Disney rides, and our Big Thunder Tee pays homage to “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness!” Part of Disney’s group of “mountain” rides, Big Thunder is one of the most popular rides in Magic Kingdom and is the. DFB Big Thunder Shirt This shirt costs $26.99 and is modeled to look like a poster advertising the ride, reminiscent of National Parks posters, which we think is fitting! If you love Big Thunder and it’s a must-do on all of your Magic Kingdom visits, grab this shirt before your next trip! Click here to buy the DFB Big Thunder Shirt! Wanna shop ALL the tees in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! If you’re planning a trip, don’t skip these awesome resources we created just for you! 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 Disney ride would you like to see a shirt design of? Let us know in the comments below! The post Get Ready to Shop the BEST Disney Shirts We've Seen first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When Lizeth Cuellar Salgado and Erika Del Angel Leal talk about their shared Mexican pride, it’s clear that their Hispanic roots create a bond behind the scenes aboard the Disney Wish. Spending their days side by side on the fourth floor helping guests navigate their Disney Cruise Line vacations – Lizeth as a guest services […]View the full article

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Pizza is one of our FAVORITE things to order in Disney World, although not all slices are created equally. Pizza! Some of our favorite pizza places include Via Napoli in EPCOT, Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, and Pizza Ponte in Disney Springs, and the pizza window (known as Pizza al Taglio) in EPCOT, if you’re lucky to catch it open. And today diners got a BIG pizza surprise in Disney Springs! We were invited by Pizza Ponte in Disney Springs to stop by today for a BIG surprise. In honor of National Pizza Month, Pizza Ponte gave away a free slice of Big Roman Pizza to everyone in the restaurant at 3:14PM! Pizza Ponte At 3:14PM, a bell was rung, and they announced, “In celebration of National Pizza Month, we are pleased to offer you a free slice!” You can watch what happened in our video below. The Big Roman is the largest slice of pizza in Disney Springs, and it normally costs $6.95. It’s made with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, and we thought it was really tasty! It was a little greasy but the cheese and sauce ratio was perfect, and it overall had a great flavor. Big Roman Pizza! Other pizza options at Pizza Ponte include Pepperoni, Four Cheese, Funghi, Parma Cotta, San Gennaro, and Ortolana. Slices range between $6.95 to $8.25, and there are also sandwiches, salads, and desserts available. And who knows, maybe you’ll get lucky with a free slice! Pizza Ponte Menu Keep following DFB for more Disney World food news and updates! See how the pizza has CHANGED in one EPCOT restaurant! 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 pizza in Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend Pizza Ponte for National Pizza Month. 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 One Restaurant Had FREE Pizza in Disney Springs Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Looking for something for your next family activity this Halloween season? We’ve got something that will make you’ll be sure to sing about! Magic Kingdom fall decor Disney+ has released a new sing-along for the service’s Halloween campaign #Hallowstream. Starting today you can break into song with a sing-along addition of Into The Woods on Disney+! @Disney+ You’ll be able to sing along to the likes of Chris Pine and Meryl Streep to songs like Agony and No One Is Alone! Courtesy: @Disney+ The musical adaption is apart of the Disney+ countdown to Halloween with “Boo” releases all month long! ©Disney Need more chilling updates? Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more updates on everything Disney Halloween! See all the Halloween content you can stream on Disney+ here! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What’s your favorite Halloween themed movie or show you’ve streamed this year? Let us know in the comments! The post An 'Into the Woods' Sing-Along Is Now On Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been keeping up with Disney World news over the past several months, then you’ve likely heard at least a little of the drama with the Reedy Creek Improvement District. ©WFTV 9 The Reedy Creek Improvement District was first established in 1968, allowing Disney World to operate as its own government, giving the property things like its own fire department, special taxing laws, and more power over the land it controls. After Disney spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Law (what critics called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill), a bill was introduced and quickly signed into law that will dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District in June 2023 unless a resolution is reached before then. So if Reedy Creek is abolished, what happens next? According to the Orlando Sentinel, RCID is set to be dissolved on June 1st, 2023, but state leaders are saying that a new district will be created to take its place. According to state Sen. Linda Stewart, Disney doesn’t want to relinquish control of the district but may consent to state representation on the board. Reedy Creek Trash Cans “A lot of it is being done behind the scenes,” said Stewart, a Democrat representing Orlando. “The DeSantis group is trying to figure out how to look good. Disney is trying to protect the business model.” Right now, a board of five supervisors oversees Reedy Creek, and since Disney is the primary landowner, the company selects who sits on the board. This allows the district to “issue tax-free bonds, levy taxes, oversee land use and provide essential public services.” Jon Shirey, President of the Reedy Creek Firefighters Association | ©Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel “The bottom line is they will maintain control,” Stewart said about Disney. “Any changes that may be made will be superficial and will not interfere with the business that needs to be done through the Reedy Creek district. There is a lot at stake here.” Stewart expects that Republican lawmakers will make superficial changes, but will not fundamentally alter the way that Disney does business in Florida. ©Spectrum News 13 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said back in May that he envisions taking control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, but hasn’t released a written proposal or any information about the plan to do so. “The path forward is, Disney will not control its own government in the state of Florida,” DeSantis said earlier this year. “Disney will have to follow the same laws that every other company has to follow in the state of Florida. They will pay their share of taxes, and they will be responsible for paying the debts.” Disney World We’ll continue to watch this situation unfold in the coming months to see which way the results play out. It’s expected that the details of the new district will be hammered out during the next state legislative session that begins in March 2023. We’ll be looking for more news at that time. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on Reedy Creek, as well as any other major Disney World news. We’ll make sure you know anything that could affect your upcoming vacation. Click Here to See How DeSantis Treated Disney Like the “Biggest Kid on the Playground” Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post The Aftermath: What Comes Next for Disney’s Reedy Creek District and Governor Ron DeSantis 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 spooky season, but you know what’s REALLY scary? Looking at your bank account after a Disney trip! Halloween in Disney World Between the restaurants, the hotel, the snacks, and all the souvenirs, you’ll likely be spending quite a bit of cash during your vacation. BUT, there’s a way you can space out some of those purchases — by doing your souvenir shopping online BEFORE your trip! And if you want to see the latest Disney merchandise online, we’ve rounded up a full list. Loungefly Bags and Backpacks Let’s start out this list with a look at the newest backpacks and bags available! First up, there’s a new Ratatouille 15th Anniversary Loungefly Backpack. It’s $85 on shopDisney and comes decorated like an adorable French picnic basket. ©Disney Calling all classic Disney movie fans, this Peter Pan Flying Jolly Roger Mini-Backpack was MADE for you! The Loungefly design is $69.99 from Entertainment Earth, and it features a nighttime scene of Neverland with the iconic pirate ship. ©Entertainment Earth Finally, we have to mention the new holiday backpack we spotted this week! The Her Universe Mickey and Minnie Holiday Mini Backpack has the most precious wintertime scene with Mickey and Minnie making snow angels. ©HotTopic It’s available from HotTopic right now for $44.90 online. Hurry and pick one up before the holiday season starts! Click Here to Shop the Holiday Backpack! Apparel Is there a such thing as having TOO much Disney in your wardrobe? Probably not! That’s why we’re sharing these new spirit jerseys that Disney dropped online. There are several designs, including some for the holidays, a Star Wars-themed shirt, and more. ©Disney If you’ve been a big fan of the 50th Anniversary Vans collection in Disney World, then you’ll be glad to know that more items dropped online this week! We got new shoes, shirts, accessories, and more. Comfy shoes Not all of these items have been spotted in the parks yet, but we’ll be on the lookout! Click Here to See All the Vans Merch Online! Collections and Collectibles Our final category of new Disney merch includes collections and collectibles. Let’s start with the new holiday merchandise we spotted — everything from home decor to pajamas to accessories for your Crocs! ©Disney If you’ve been obsessed with the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction monthly merchandise series this year, then you’ll want to hurry and snag the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad items online. They’re not in the parks yet, so you’ll have a head start on your collection. ©Disney Finally, let’s round this list out with some collectibles. Disney mugs are a popular collectible of choice, and this week you might have to make some room in your cupboard — there are several new designs. ©Disney Want your own version of Cinderella Castle? Disney’s new model kits offer all the tools to make a replica of either Cinderella Castle or Sleeping Beauty Castle. Order one now online for $29.99. ©Disney And last but not least, we have a new addition to the Disney Designer Collection, the Briar Rose Limited Edition Doll. It’s available on shopDisney for pre-order, but it’ll cost you a hefty $129.99. ©Disney The stunning collectible is designed by Richard Chan and is expected to be shipped by November 7th. Go ahead and get one before they sell out! Get the Briar Rose Doll Details Here! That’s everything on our list for this week, but stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise news from online and the Disney parks. We’ve been rounding up all the Halloween merchandise for several months now, but it’s almost time for the holiday merchandise to arrive in Disney World and we can’t wait! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click Here to See Why We Think Holiday Merch Will Be Coming SOON! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the last piece of Disney merch you bought? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Dropped MORE Holiday Merchandise and Loungefly Backpacks Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As a Disney Professional Intern and HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) student studying sports communications at Lane College, it was an amazing experience to cover the largest-ever HBCU Week at Walt Disney World. I felt great pride in seeing the company recognize and celebrate the importance of schools like mine. The week kicked off […]View the full article

There are SO MANY incredible breakfast options in Disney World, so how do you narrow down your choices? Magic Kingdom Characters are back at the Cape May Cafe buffet breakfast at Disney’s Beach Club, there’s a new breakfast option in EPCOT, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge recently added new items to their breakfast menu at Roaring Fork. But what about Magic Kingdom?? We’ve narrowed down three types of breakfasts you might be looking for — and how to choose. Classic If you’re looking for a classic Disney breakfast item, look no further than Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, where you can order a ginormous Mickey-shaped Waffle! Can you get any more classic Disney than that? We love a classic Mickey Waffle You can order it covered in strawberries, powdered sugar, and whipped cream for $7.49, or you can get it with just powdered sugar for $6.49. Want it plain? Ask a Cast Member! Here’s our review of the Mickey-shaped Waffle! But if you want to kick your waffle game up a notch, you can get the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich for $8.49. Served with strawberries, bananas, and blueberries and slathered in a chocolate-hazelnut spread, this breakfast packs a punch! It’s full of flavors, it’s super filling (or easily shareable), and all for under $10. Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich This sandwich used to be available only during breakfast, but it’s now available all day. Still, it’s a great breakfast option and a delicious way to start your day! Read our review of the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich here! Sweet If you’re in the mood for something on the sweeter side of the breakfast spectrum, look no further than the Warm Cinnamon Roll from Gaston’s Tavern! This is another huge breakfast dish and it’ll set you back $6.79. Cinnamon Roll It’s served warm and we highly recommend asking for extra icing! You won’t regret it. Read our review of the Warm Cinnamon Roll here! And the Mickey Cinnamon Roll combines sweet and classic. Stop by Main Street Bakery to order it, and while you’re there you can also grab a Starbucks coffee! Mickey Cinnamon Roll It’s a little cheaper than the cinnamon roll at Gaston’s at $6.49, and during the holiday seasons, you can sometimes find it covered in festively colored icing! Halloween Mickey Cinnamon Roll Starbies AND a cinnamon roll?! Sounds like a great way to start the day in Magic Kingdom! Check out a recent review of the Main Street Bakery Cinnamon Roll here! Fancy And if you’d rather sit down to eat at a restaurant and even get into Magic Kingdom a teensy bit early, you can eat at Cinderella’s Royal Table for breakfast! Breakfast typically lasts from 8AM to 10:15AM, and it costs $45 per adult and $29 per child. Cinderella’s Royal Table Before your meal, you can briefly meet with Cinderella and you may also spot her appearing in the restaurant for a second. Breakfast starts with breakfast pastries, and then adults can choose one entree with options such as quiche, avocado toast, shrimp and grits, and more. Adults can also opt to order mimosas at an extra cost, including a mimosa flight! Cinderella’s Royal Table breakfast Starting your day by eating in Cinderella Castle is pretty special, but it is a pricey choice. Keep that in mind if you decide to eat breakfast here! Click here to read our full breakfast review of Cinderella’s Royal Table! And just in case you’re looking for another breakfast option, you may want to consider trying Crystal Palace. Breakfast is not currently offered there but it does return as of October 25th, and it’s an all-you-can-eat buffet. You’ll also be able to hang out with friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, including Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore! Crystal Palace Stay tuned to DFB for all your dining needs in Disney World, including more meal ideas! Our BEST strategies for saving on breakfast in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite breakfast in Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post The Best Breakfasts at Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What a week it has been. EPCOT Hundreds of price increases have impacted all kinds of things at Disney World (and Disneyland), we got a big Fantasmic! update, and we even got some Genie+ news. If you’re going to Disney World soon or just want to stay up on the latest Disney news, these are the 5 news stories you cannot miss from this week. 1 — HUNDREDS of Price Increases First up, let’s tackle those price increases. We saw hundreds of food price increases back in January of 2022, but now more price increases have been revealed for food, special experiences, and more. At Disney World, Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars and pretzels are now more expensive. Plus Be Our Guest restaurant, Chef Mickey’s, and 3 other popular character meals have also seen price increases. Chef Mickey’s Here’s a look at some of the other price increase we saw put in place recently at Disney World: Bottled water and soda prices have increased Hundreds of food items are more expensive throughout Disney World restaurants Private photo shoots are more expensive The lightsaber and droid building experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are now more expensive Minnie ears will cost you MORE in Disney World now Resort refillable mugs also got hit with a price increase In other words, take a close look at those budgets because you might need to make some adjustments. Ears Are More Expensive Now Over at Disneyland, we also saw the droid and lightsaber-building experiences increase in price. But perhaps more importantly, ticket prices have increased. Going to Disneyland Got More Expensive A 1-day, 1-park ticket could now cost you as much as $179, so be sure to take another look at the days you plan to visit to see how your budget might need to be adjst Click here to see how to prevent price increases from ruining your Disney World trip 2 — Genie+ CHANGES Along with price increases on food and experiences, we saw some changes with Genie+ that could also make your next trip more expensive. At Disney World, the price for the standard Genie+ used to be a set $15 per person per day. The cost of the Pay-Per-Ride selections would then vary by date, park, and ride. Well, now things have changed a bit. The cost of the standard Genie+ now varies depending on the date you visit. In other words, surge pricing has hit the standard Genie+ service. Disney Genie We actually saw the price of the standard Genie+ service increase to $20 during some recent days following the announcement. Disney doesn’t reveal these increases ahead of time, so make sure to leave some wiggle room in your budget to account for surge pricing on the Genie+ service. Click here to learn more about the Genie+ changes at Disney World At Disneyland, some Genie+ changes have also been made. Their standard Genie+ service used to cost $20, with Pay-Per-Ride costs then varying depending on the day, park, and ride. Now, the standard Genie+ service will set you back $25 at Disneyland. And that’s not all. Disney has also indicated that prices can vary by date. In other words, surge pricing has hit the standard Genie+ service at Disneyland too. ©Disney But at least if you’ll be buying Genie+ in Disneyland, it’ll come with the chance to get on one more popular ride. Previously WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure was only available through the Pay-Per-Ride service. But now, WEB SLINGERS has been added to the standard Genie+ service, so you can reserve a Lightning Lane for this ride (if available) without having to pay for it separately (you’ll just need to pay the $25 or varying price for the standard Genie+ service). These are some important changes to keep in mind ahead of your next trip! Click here to learn more about Genie+ 3 — NEW Food & Restaurant News If you’re all about the food in the parks, we’ve got some exciting news. A TON of new food has arrived, and one fancy restaurant is finally reopening! When it comes to new food, Disney’s Riviera Resort got some new menu items and we tried them all. The new items include a Burrata Salad, Salmon with Orzo, Mushroom Arancini, and more. Click here for our full review! Burrata Salad At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Enchanted Rose — the Beauty and the Beast lounge — got some new menu items as well! You could opt for some $115 caviar(!!!) or get other new snacks for much cheaper. To see the new items we tried and our full review of them, click here! Hummus Next, it’s time to take a trip to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge where new items have arrived for breakfast, lunch/dinner, and dessert! At breakfast, you can now find new items at Roaring Fork (the resort’s quick service spot), including a Meat and Potatoes Quiche, Vegetable Lover’s Quiche, and even a Warm Grizzly Bear Claw. Click here for our full review of the new items. Bear Claw For lunch/dinner and dessert, you can check out a Country-Style Baked Meatloaf, Barbecued Brisket and Burnt Ends, an adorable Humphrey Bee Hive Cake, and more sweet treats.Check out our full review of these new items (and more) here! Humphrey Bee Hive But wait, there’s MORE! New eats and drinks have also arrived at Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts. We’ll be trying some soon and sharing our thoughts with you. ©Disney And at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, 3 NEW cocktails are available. Sour, sweet, and strange — click here to see our full thoughts on these new drinks. Agave Garden And finally, ending our restaurant news segment, Monsieur Paul in EPCOT’s France pavilion finally has a reopening date! It will reopen on October 18th, and reservations are now available. Monsieur Paul Plus, the spot will feature a new prix fixe menu! Stay tuned for more details on that. A NEW Passholder-exclusive popcorn bucket is coming to Disney World 4 — Fantasmic Reopening Month! We’ve been waiting for Fantasmic! news for Disney World for what feels like FOREVER. And this week we FINALLY got some news. Fantasmic! is now set to reopen in Disney World in…NOVEMBER! Sorcerer Mickey An exact reopening date hasn’t been shared, but at least now we know during what month it’ll open. We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more details. Click here to get a peek at some of the Fantasmic! construction from Disney World 5 — MagicBand+ at Disneyland And finally, wrapping up our big news, we finally got a release date for MagicBand+ in Disneyland! MagicBand+ will officially launch at the Happiest Place on Earth on October 26th, 2022. MagicBand+ But, starting on October 19th, eligible Magic Key Holders, Cast Members, and Disney Vacation Club Members will get the chance to be among the first to buy MagicBand+. We’ll be interested to see exactly how MagicBand+ will interact with rides and experiences over at Disneyland. Click here to see how MagicBand+ works at Disney World. Tickets and reservations are now open for Disney’s 100th Anniversary kickoff Want even MORE Disney news? 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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! 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If you’re going to Disney World after October 18th of this year, you can dine at the (soon-to-be) newly reopened Monsieur Paul Restaurant in EPCOT. Monsieur Paul When it returns, Monsieur Paul is going to have a new prix fixe menu, which includes appetizers, a fish course, a meat course, a cheese board, and dessert. This spot is known for beautiful eats and an upscale atmosphere, but those luxuries don’t come cheap. Find out exactly how much this meal will cost! Disney revealed the new menu for Monsieur Paul earlier, which is meant to mimic a gastronomic meal (a popular style of meal in France that emphasizes “the art of eating and drinking well”). Each meal starts with a glass of champagne (for the 21+ crowd, of course) and then progresses through 5 courses. Seating The meal is prix fixe, meaning guests will pay a set price and then choose which option they want for each course. That set price is going to be $195 per adult (plus tax and gratuity). ©Disney Disney hasn’t specified if there is a different price for younger guests (such as those who are under 21 years old and thus can’t have the champagne starter cocktail), but Disney’s cut-off age for kids’ menus is usually 9 years old. Since this restaurant doesn’t allow kids under 10 years old to dine here, the $195 price tag may apply to everyone. Monsieur Paul in Epcot’s France Pavilion Reservations are open now for Monsieur Paul’s reopening, so you can book your spot if you’re hoping to visit soon. Stay tuned to DFB to see all the latest updates on Disney World’s restaurants! Click here to see the full menu at Monsieur Paul’s Restaurant. 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 dined at Monsieur Paul’s Restaurant before? Let us know what you thought in the comments below. The post PRICING Revealed for Monsieur Paul's Restaurant Reopening in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even though it’s officially fall, it seems as though Central Florida and Disney World haven’t quite gotten the memo. It’s fall, y’all! It’s still pretty hot in the Sunshine State, and we’re always looking to cool off with a delicious treat. You could opt for a Dole Whip at Magic Kingdom, or maybe a frozen martini at EPCOT. But, there’s a cold concoction option that doesn’t involve having to shell out for a park ticket — so come with us to the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain in Disney Springs to try it out! The Ghirardelli Soda Fountain in Disney Springs has some of the most delicious desserts around — from all that exquisite chocolate to coffee, hot cocoa, shakes, sundaes, and more! We recently spotted a new non-dairy dessert on their menu, so headed on over to give it a review. Ghirardelli Soda Fountain We’re trying the Non-Dairy Hot Fudge Sundae — 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 for $15.75. Non-Dairy Hot Fudge Sundae More and more non-dairy desserts and snacks are popping up around Disney World, and we’re certainly not complaining! This sundae was SO. GOOD. Even dairy fans would enjoy this. The ice cream was creamy and sweet with just a hint of coconut flavor, and the hot fudge tasted like dark chocolate. It was rich without being too sweet, and a nice contrast from the vanilla ice cream. Try this out! If you’re not a dark chocolate fan, this might not be for you — opt for something with milk or white chocolate instead! The almond milk whipped topping was light and airy, and the diced almonds added a welcome crunch. And of course, that 72% Dark Chocolate Square was the cherry on top (aside from the actual cherry on top!). The chocolate on top We’d argue that this might be one of the best dairy-free desserts you can probably find in Disney Springs — and there are a lot of dessert spots in Disney Springs! Whether you eat dairy or not, consider giving the Non-Dairy Hot Fudge Sundae from Ghirardelli Soda Fountain a try — you might just find a new favorite. https://twitter.com/DisneyFoodBlog/status/1580648144664072192 Looking for more Disney Springs news? Find out how you can celebrate Día de los Muertos with a tequila tasting here, and check out ANOTHER reason you need to head to Gideon’s Bakehouse here. Plus, some of the BEST restaurants for Christmas time in Disney World are at Disney Springs — read more here. Disney Springs Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food reviews, news, and more! See the Menu Items CONFIRMED to Return to EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays 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! Will you be heading to Disney Springs to check this out? Let us know in the comments! The post This Ghirardelli Sundae in Disney Springs Was So Good We Almost Forgot It Was Dairy-Free 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. Have you ever seen the Mickey Mouse bag charms from BaubleBar? They’ve been growing in popularity as a fun accessory for park bags. One of the gorgeous bag charms from BaubleBar! Each little Mickey charm features a different design or theme and is covered in stunning gems and crystals for a sparkling finish. Now, there are a few new HOLIDAY charms available online! These don’t come cheap, but you may not be able to resist the adorable designs. This week, BaubleBar released a brand-new holiday collection, including 5 new Mickey bag charms! Each of their bag charms is $68 and has its own unique look. Check out the different designs, and don’t miss out on the rest of the collection on their site. Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Santa Mickey is all dressed up as Santa Claus but has added quite a few sparkles to the classic outfit. This Mickey Mouse Santa charm would look great on a red bag to match. Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Santa His Santa hat has been given a bit more color with a little sprig of ivy. Along with the beautiful stones and pearls across his outfit, Mickey is wearing gold shoes — talk about a fancy Santa! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Santa! Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Christmas Tree This Mickey has taken his Christmas outfit pretty literally! He’s adorned himself with a Christmas tree, complete with lights and ornaments. Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Christmas Tree Of course, he couldn’t forget the star on top, which serves as his hat. Let this Christmas Tree Mickey Charm hang out on your park bag the next time you go to Disney during the holidays. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Christmas Tree! Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Nutcracker One of the more iconic symbols of Christmas, this design places Mickey in the gallant role of the Nutcracker. This isn’t your typical humble Nutcracker though. Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Nutcracker Gemstones and gloss-covered glitter paint give this Christmas icon a bougie upgrade. Mickey looks perfect on this Nutcracker Bag Charm. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Nutcracker! Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Candy Cane This Christmas sweet treat just had to be included in BaubleBar’s line. You can just make out Mickey’s shape underneath the red and white stripes of the classic candy cane. Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Candy Cane This Candy Cane Mickey Mouse bag charm is completely covered in gems and pearls, with the stripe pattern made solely out of these sparkly gems for a bright and intense effect. This one might just be too pretty to use and could serve as a lovely decoration on your vanity. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Candy Cane! Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Reindeer How cute! On this charm, Mickey has slipped into a reindeer costume for the holidays, complete with perky ears. The reindeer suit is dotted with stones and detailed with clear crystals. Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Reindeer Mickey’s Reindeer look on this bag charm is amplified with some sparkly lights wrapped around his antlers. Plus, the tiny jingle bell necklace is just so precious! Click the link below to get your own. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Disney Bag Charm: Reindeer! Grab your favorite Mickey holiday charm before they sell out! And stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates on the newest Disney merchandise. Click here to shop for MORE Disney holiday merchandise online. Just can’t wait for the holiday season at Disney? Check out the links below for all the details! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! 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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! If you could design your own Mickey charm, what would you base it on? Share your ideas in the comment section below! The post NEW Mickey Accessories You CAN’T Resist (Despite the SCARY Price Tag) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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