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We’ve been BUSY bringing you everything you need to know about Halloween in Disney World. Magic Kingdom From the latest merch drops and special events to entertainment and snacks, Disney has it all during the fall season. We were in Magic Kingdom recently when we spotted a NEW treat on the menu at one Fantasyland spot, so you know we had to check it out. Come with us to try another new Halloween drink at Disney World! We’re heading over to Cheshire Cafe in Magic Kingdom to try the newest slush on their menu. The Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat slush is a frozen grape drink topped with whipped cream and a chocolate umbrella for $5.99. Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat We were expecting this to have a really strong grape flavor, but we didn’t find any of that in this slush. Instead, it was just…sweet. We didn’t taste any overwhelming fruity flavors at all let alone grape, and it kind of reminded us of medicine. It was sweet for the sake of being sweet! A cute drink This would probably be a good slush for kids since there aren’t too many (or any) flavors going on here. But, it is pretty big so we’d suggest splitting it with your kiddo if you decide to go that route. We thought the whipped cream was a nice touch, but really it was just more added sweetness — the same goes for the white chocolate umbrella. It was cute but didn’t add anything to the drink overall. We didn’t love this Looking for a knock-your-socks-off Halloween treat? This probably isn’t it. Instead, check out the Cold Witches Brew at Cheshire Cafe — and read our review here! If you’re headed to Disney World soon, don’t forget to pack some of our fun t-shirts! Click here to see them all! Rides. Drinks. Snacks. Say no more! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more. Click Here To See MORE Halloween Treats at Disney World! 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 Have you tried any Halloween Disney snacks? Let us know in the comments! The post We Promise No Bats Were Harmed in the Making of This Disney World Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The holiday season is almost here and we’re here to prevent you from procrastinating all your shopping! The holiday season is almost here! We’ve already shown you Amazon Prime deals, unique Disney gifts, Loungefly backpacks, and more, and now we’ve got some adorable stocking stuffer items that are sure you make awesome gifts for your friends and family! Let’s start with these Pixar Holiday Crocs Jibbitz for $17.99. This set comes with five different Pixar characters as Jibbitz (or charms) for your Crocs, including Mike Wazowski as a wreath, Ham, Eve, and Bo Peep’s sheep as ornaments, and Dug as a Christmas present. ©Disney Jibbitz are easy to add some flair to your Crocs and would make a great gift for anyone with a pair of plain Crocs in need of an extra something! Click here to order the Pixar Holiday Crocs Jibbitz! Calling all Star Wars fans! The RN-SN0 Christmas Droid Factory Figure is $14.99, and it’s just small enough to fit into a stocking. We love that it’s dressed like a snowman! ©Disney The RN-SN0 is meant to function in the planet of Vendor, and it’s fully sculpted with a rotating head. Gotta love the top hat, scarf, and orange (carrot) details! Find the RN-SN0 Christmas Droid Factory Figure here! Celebrate the holidays with Abuela and Mirabel from Encanto with this Feliz Navidad Holiday Pin. This wreath-shaped pin features Mirabel and Abuela Alma Madrigal with laser print details. ©Disney This pin is limited release and it also comes with a special card. Get it now for $17.99! Order the Encanto Holiday Pin here! What makes a good stocking stuffer? How about a Mickey and Minnie Mouse Christmas Slap Bracelet! This bracelet features Mickey and Minnie as holiday icons plus other classic treats. ©Disney “The Merriest Place on Earth” is printed on the back on the inside of the bracelet. You can order it now for $10.99! Find the Christmas Slap Bracelet here! For the smartphone owner, this Mickey Christmas PopGrip by PopSocket is a fun and festive gift! PopSockets stick to the back of your phone for a secure hold and easy hands-free access. ©Disney This PopSocket has a Mickey Mouse Christmas design with confetti “snow!” You can order it now for $26.99. Christmas PopGrip by PopSocket This Alex and Ani Christmas Bangle is a bit of a fancier stocking stuffer option, with charms of a Christmas ornament and a Holly plant with Mickey icons. ©Disney It has a goldtone finish and it even comes in a special collector box. Add it to your cart for $54.99. Click here to order the Alex and Ani Christmas Bangle! Kiddos will love this three-piece Zootopia Sleep Set that comes with a Judy Hopps sleep mask, a scene of Zootopia on a zippered pouch, and a hair scrunchie. ©Disney This item is flame resistant and costs $24.99. Find the Zootopia Sleep Set here! You might want to break up The Nightmare Before Christmas Figural Ornament Set to fit in stockings but it would make a great gift for every member of your family! This set comes with six differnet ornaments inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. ©Disney There’s a character for everyone, including Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws, Sally, Lock, Shock, Barrell, and the Man-Eating Wreath. Get the whole set for $44.99! Nightmare Before Christmas Figural Ornament Set Looking for a book to add to your kiddos’ stockings? This Santa Stops at Disneyland Golden Book features a story about Santa visiting Disneyland to spread some Christmas cheer. ©Amazon You can get it on Amazon for $5.79! Santa Stops at Disneyland Golden Book So now that you have your stocking stuffers, you might need some stockings! You can visit shopDisney for a variety of Disney stocking designs, and some of them are even personalizable. ©Disney Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news! Knock out your entire holiday shopping list with 10 Amazon Prime deals! 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! 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We have seen so many NEW things in EPCOT that we’ve almost lost track of everything that’s part of the park’s transformation. Spaceship Earth We’ve been keeping an eye on the construction progress of the Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction that’s coming soon. Disney also recently revealed a sneak peek at the new Walt Disney statue we’ll soon see in the park. But one thing Disney has been quiet about is the Play! Pavilion, but we’ve got some construction updates for you! The Play! Pavilion will be inside the old Wonders of Life Pavilion — it will be a “digital metropolis” with interactive games, entertainment, hands-on activities, experiences, and more! Guests will also get to interact with Disney characters in an entirely new way there! PLAY! Pavilion Concept Art ©Disney Late last month, we saw workers on top of the pavilion for the first time in FOREVER. Workers on top of the Pavilion Well, we’ve been checking regularly and we’ve been seeing workers on top of there as recently as last week. Something is finally going on at the Play! Pavilion! Play Pavilion Here’s the thing, though — Disney has not mentioned the Play! Pavilion in quite a while, so we 300% can’t confirm that this work has anything to do with it. However, when we headed over to EPCOT for its 40th anniversary, we got a special commemorative map — and the Play! Pavilion is still listed on it! So that is likely a sign that it’s still on the way! It’s denoted on the map as “Future Home of Play!” EPCOT 40th anniversary map Until Disney confirms any additional details about the Play! Pavilion, though, that’s all we have to go on. All we can tell you is that we’ve seen work being done on the building. But, hey, that’s progress, right? Want to learn more about the Play! Pavilion? Here’s everything we know about it so far. If you want to track EVERYTHING confirmed for EPCOT’s massive transformation, you can keep track of everything right 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. Do you think the Play! Pavilion will still happen? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Update on Play! Pavilion Construction in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are literally thousands of pieces of merchandise in Disney World (maybe more!) but there are some that are much more popular than others. Disney World Spirit Jerseys, Crocs, Minnie ears, and Starbucks tumblers — just to name a few — are among some of the most common souvenirs and collectibles that people bring home from Disney World. But if you’re the type who likes to get some bang for their buck, you might be a popcorn bucket fanatic instead. And there’s a new popcorn bucket design releasing soon! Disney World announced on the Annual Passholder Facebook page today that there’s a new popcorn bucket releasing on October 25th exclusively for Passholders! The brand-new design will feature Mickey Mouse himself. ©Disney They haven’t released any additional details yet, like where we’ll find the bucket or what the design looks like, but we’ll be on the lookout for more information. Popcorn buckets are notoriously popular, and we’ve often seen special designs sell out quickly when they launch. Popcorn Cart Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on merchandise around Walt Disney World. We’re constantly checking the parks for new souvenirs and items, like things from the 50th Anniversary collection, Halloween merchandise, or limited-edition collectibles. When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Click Here to See All the Popcorn Buckets in Disney World Right Now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any popcorn buckets at home? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Passholder-Exclusive Popcorn Bucket is Coming to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Got the Disney shopping bug? We love shopping at Disney Springs! Then you might want to head to Disney Springs on your next visit to Disney World! You can find all kinds of merchandise locations there featuring everything from Disney apparel to home decor, toys, and more. We were taking a stroll through the Springs recently when we noticed that something was MISSING from its usual spot, and it turns out — The Dress Shop is CLOSED in Disney Springs — sort of! Over inside the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs, you’ll find a whole host of smaller, specialty shops under one roof like WonderGround Gallery and the Dress Shop on Cherry Tree Lane — or at least you USED to be able to find the Dress Shop there! The Dress Shop inside Marketplace Co-Op We stopped by Marketplace Co-Op recently and noticed that the Dress Shop was completely gone, and black curtains had been put up blocking the area from view. The Dress Shop is GONE Cast Members told us that the Dress Shop is moving to another store in the Marketplace area of Disney Springs — Trend-D — and that “something new” would be taking its place inside the Co-Op. Trend-D The Cast Members didn’t share any details about what would be installed here, but we did notice some new National Geographic signage nearby. National Geographic sign If you’re heading to Disney Springs soon and are looking for the Dress Shop, head on over to Tren-D instead of the Marketplace Co-Op. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and will let you know if anything changes! Marketplace Co-Op Interested in more Disney Springs news? Click here to read about the iconic sandwich that’s coming back for the holidays, and you might want to mark certain dates down for your next Disney Springs trip — find out why here. Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! DFB Ready to Ride shirts Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! As If You Needed ANOTHER Reason To Visit Disney Springs… Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite spot at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Dress Shop Is MISSING From Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Price increases hit Disney World in a huge wave recently, with hundreds of menu items increasing in cost. We also saw some special experiences get more expensive, such as building a lightsaber in Galaxy’s Edge. Minnie ears It looks like the price increases aren’t over yet — one very popular souvenir just got quite a bit more expensive in the parks. Refillable mugs, Capture Your Moment photo shoots, and iconic snacks all recently got more expensive in Disney World. But the latest item that has been affected by price hikes might be one of the hardest hit: Minnie ears seem to have increased in price by $5. Ears This price increase has mainly affected Minnie ears that are the standard, base price — we haven’t seen a major difference in the price for Loungefly ears or other designer options. But the ears that were previously $29.99 in the parks are now showing a $34.99 price. Minnie ears We saw this change in the Disney World parks and at the big World of Disney gift shop in Disney Springs. However, it doesn’t seem to have changed the price for Minnie ears for sale online at shopDisney. Right now, many ears (besides designer ears) are still showing the $29.99 price tag there. ©Disney So if you’ve got your eye on a new pair of Minnie ears, you may want to head to shopDisney for now and buy them there instead of in the parks. We’ll keep an eye out and see if the price increase begins to affect the ears online in the future. Click here to shop for Minnie ears online. And if you’d like to do some more Disney shopping online, you should check out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip! We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults. Click here to check them out. Ready to go! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. See the 5 biggest Disney World price increases and how you can CHEAT the system to avoid them. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you pay the increased price for Minnie ears in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post ALERT 🚨 Minnie Ears Got a BIG Price Increase in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at Disney, we have supported those who serve in the Armed Forces since the founding of our company nearly 100 years ago. We’re honored to have so many veterans as part of our Disney cast family and recognize them for the many ways they make magic for our guests. Meet Paul, a cast member who […]View the full article

The ongoing streaming wars between several of the industry’s biggest names have prompted new content, price increases, and a shift from ad-free streaming to ad-supported tiers. ©Netflix We’ve already seen that Disney+ is going to get a new ad-supported tier this coming December, with the cost of ad-free streaming going up by a few dollars. Later, Netflix announced that its own ad-supported tier would debut before Disney’s, in November of this year. Now, we have an update on the ad-supported tier coming to Netflix, including the cost of each plan, what the ads will look like, and when it will actually debut. Previously, Netflix planned to release the new ad-supported option starting on November 1st, 2022. Now, that date has been pushed back a bit, and the new plan will debut on November 3rd, 2022, in the U.S. (CNBC). ©William Antonelli/Business Insider When it comes out, the ad-supported tier will cost $6.99 a month. That price is notably $1 less than Disney+’s proposed $7.99 a month for their own ad-supported plan. With an earlier release date and cheaper price, Netflix seems to be trying to beat Disney+ at the ad-supported streaming game. ©Disney Netflix’s other plans include Basic (no ads — $9.99/month), Standard (no ads — $15.49/month), and Premium (no ads — $19.99/month). Take a look at the chart below to see the differences between these plans. ©Netflix The ad-supported tier on Netflix will include “an average of 4 to 5 minutes of commercials each hour,” and users won’t be able to download movies and TV shows to the app. Also, some shows and movies will not be included in this tier. Each commercial will be 15 or 30 seconds long. The Irishman ©Netflix According to Deadline, Netflix has confirmed that new movies will only have pre-roll ads, and then the film will play without interruption after those commercials. A Netflix representative said, “We’ll try to preserve that sort of cinematic model there.” Movies that have been out for a while will have ads both before and during the movie. ©Netflix As a reminder, the ad-supported tier of Disney+ will debut on December 8th, 2022. Hulu and ESPN+ have also seen price increases, and the ad-free version of Disney+ will be increasing in price as well. Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. Click here to learn about Netflix’s streaming struggles. 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 planning to use Netflix’s new ad-supported plan? Let us know in the comments. The post PRICE and DETAILS Revealed for Ad-Supported Netflix Tier 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. Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations have now been running for more than a year, but Disney’s not slowing down with the new merchandise! We love 50th Anniversary merchandise! We’ve continued to see new 50th Anniversary merchandise collections, including additions to the Vault Collection merchandise, a bunch of items from brands like Vans and COACH, as well as new Starbucks tumblers and other souvenirs. And now, there’s a new spirit jersey to add to the collection! Today in The Emporium at Magic Kingdom, we spotted this Purple Tie-Dye Disney World 50th Anniversary Spirit Jersey. The front has a photo of Mickey Mouse with Cinderella Castle behind him. How cute! Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey On the back, it has the Disney World logo, along with Tinker Bell and the Fab Five dressed in their EARidescent anniversary outfits. Behind them, there’s Cinderella Castle with its 50th Anniversary decorations. All Mickey’s friends! It just dropped in the store this afternoon, and you can pick one up now for $89.99. However, if you’re looking to save a little money, you can buy the exact same jersey online for $84.99. That’s a deal! Click Here to Shop the Jersey! We’ll be on the lookout to see if anything else in this color trend is released, but there’s already a Starbucks tumbler that matches it pretty closely, so you could create a whole ensemble. If you’re planning on visiting Disney World before the 50th Anniversary ends on March 31st, 2023, keep following DFB for the latest updates. We’ve tried ALL the anniversary snacks, checked out every new piece of merchandise, and reviewed all the celebrations, so if you follow along with us, you’ll be well prepared for your trip! 9 Things That Are Required Eating During Disney World’s 50th Anniversary — Click Here! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been to Disney World since the 50th Anniversary started? Tell us in the comments! The post Where to Get Disney World’s New 50th Anniversary Spirit Jersey for CHEAPER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World is not just for play – a lot of work goes on there, too! And we don’t just mean the hard-working Cast Members. Actually, a LOT of conventions, business meetings, and other gatherings take place at the parks and resorts. Disney World Entrance So, your company has announced that the next convention is going to be at Disney World! Once the cheering dies down, you’ll have to get started planning your trip. Don’t worry – we’re here to help you out. We’ve got lots of tips and tricks to help you have the best time in between all of those meetings. It is frighteningly easy to mess up a Disney World vacation. There are a lot of elements to juggle, and the timeline and necessary reservations are unlike most other trips. So how can you avoid the common pitfalls and create the best possible vacation? We’ve got everything you need to know right here. Magic Kingdom This post is split into 3 different sections, with each being a very common mistake that we see people make when planning a trip for the first time. As most people who are going to Disney World for a convention aren’t necessarily big Disney fans who plan annual vacations there, it’s most important to get a good handle on the basics. EPCOT Let’s start out with one of the most common and dangerous mistakes: not understanding the Disney timeline. Mistake #1: Not Knowing the Disney Timeline Planning a Disney vacation is not the same beast as planning other vacations. You’ve got to get reservations EARLY if you want to eat at the best restaurants, and no, that doesn’t mean 2 weeks before your visit. The most convenient hotels also fill up quickly, and don’t forget about park pass reservations! Here’s a rundown of the timeline you should follow as you plan: As Soon As You Know When You’re Going: The first thing you should do when you find out that your company is going to Disney World is book your hotel. There are 3 different categories of hotels in Disney World: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. The value hotels are of course the least expensive and also tend to be the most heavily themed. For example, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has buildings themed to The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, Cars, and The Lion King, with larger-than-life statues of Disney characters all around the resort. Art of Animation You’ll have a few more perks at the Deluxe hotels, which are the most expensive options. But guests at the Deluxe hotels can take advantage of Extended Evening Hours, meaning there are certain days when you can stay late in EPCOT or Magic Kingdom (or sometimes Disney’s Hollywood Studios). See the full schedule for Extended Evening Hours here. Disney’s Yacht Club You can also choose to stay in a non-Disney hotel, some of which are still on Disney property. For example, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels are owned by Marriott, but because the hotels are on Disney property, guests at these hotels enjoy some of the same perks as guests at Disney-owned hotels (like free transportation to and from the parks). Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts The best time to book a Disney hotel room is ASAP. The closer you get to the time of travel, the fewer options you’ll have and the more expensive they’ll be. It’s best if you can start looking at rooms and prices about 10 months in advance, but you should still have plenty of wiggle room if you book at least 6 months in advance. Click here to see the BEST Disney World hotels for 2023. Variable — Generally, 3-6 Months Before You Visit: You will also need to get park tickets and Park Pass Reservations. You do need BOTH of these in order to enter any of the theme parks. Disney World park tickets range in price from $109 to $159 per day, depending on when you’re visiting. Animal Kingdom! Park Pass Reservations are free to make once you’ve purchased a ticket. You’ll need to select which park you’re going to visit on each day of your trip and reserve your spot at that park. You cannot enter the theme park without a reservation. Most of the time, these reservations don’t fill up until about a week before the dates, and during the slower seasons (like February and September) they might not fill up at all. ©Disney However, we’ve seen park reservations fill up WEEKS in advance for the more popular times of the year. Your safest bet will be to make these reservations as soon as you have your tickets and know where you want to go on each day. The 2023 Park Passes You Need to Book NOW 60 Days Before You Go: This is when you should book your dining reservations. This is NOT when you should start researching dining and just begin to consider where you want to eat — you should have done all that before the 60-days-out window hits. That’s because you can start making reservations exactly 60 days before your trip, and the most popular restaurants fill up within MINUTES. ‘Ohana If you want to have a big dinner with lots of colleagues at a very nice restaurant, you’ll need to be quick to reserve your spot. Get up early on the day that reservations open for your trip (again, 60 days before you visit) and make those reservations immediately. Note that anyone staying at a Disney-owned hotel (or one of the Good Neighbor hotels nearby) can make reservations for their whole stay 60 days before the first day of their vacation. Anyone else will need to make reservations for each day 60 days before that individual day. Space 220 Waiting until just a few weeks before your visit to look at dining reservations will severely limit your options. Our favorite places to go — like ‘Ohana, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Kitchen, and Steakhouse 71 — will not be available at that point, especially for a large group of people (although you can keep checking just in case some other parties cancel!). The BEST Disney World Restaurants for Large Groups Mistake #2: Going to the Parks Without a Game Plan You’ve got all of your reservations lined up, with a great hotel and some awesome dining plans. So now all you have to do is show up, right? Unfortunately, no. Main Street U.S.A. Well, let us clarify: you CAN just show up, and with your park ticket and passes you’ll be able to get into the parks and probably have a great time. But the best way to really maximize your time and get full value for what you paid is to do some extra planning. Extra Reservations There are some activities in the parks that require advanced reservations or planning. For example, special tours like the Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom or the Behind the Seeds Tour in EPCOT require reservations. Genie+ You’ll also want to study up on Disney World’s system for skipping the standby lines, which is called Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lanes. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane Keep in mind that this is some more advanced planning — many people find Genie+ to be complicated and a bit difficult to use at first. However, we have some great resources for you if you want to give it a shot! STEP-BY-STEP Guide: How to Purchase Genie+ for Disney World The Big Disney Genie+ Rule That EVERYONE Gets Wrong! A Step-By-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ Updated List of Everything That’s Included in Your Genie+ Purchase in Disney World Is Genie+ NECESSARY Now in Disney World? We Spill the Tea. Using this tool can help you save a lot of time standing in line if you’re willing to shell out the cash for it. Genie+ costs $15 per, person per day on most days but can go up depending on the time of year, and allows you to make reservations throughout the day to skip the line at most rides. Individual Lightning Lanes are for the most popular rides that are NOT included with Genie+. Skipping the line at these rides usually costs between $7 and $15 per person. But we have seen them go up to $20 per person. Snacks and Dining You don’t need reservations to eat at the fast food-style restaurants and snack stands around the parks. These places will have walk-up counters where you can order and pick up your food. It’s great to do some research on these ahead of your trip so that you know where to find the BEST food and treats during your trip (you don’t want to get stuck with mediocre burgers when you COULD be having a stellar meal). Check out our favorite fast food-style restaurants in Disney World here. Some of these restaurants will have the option to use Mobile Order. That means you can use the My Disney Experience app on your phone (which you should download before you get to the parks) to order and pay for your food, and then you can skip the line of people waiting to order and head straight to the counter to pick up your order once it’s ready! Mobile Ordering pick-up stations at Connections Cafe You can choose a pick-up time for your Mobile Order, so we recommend ordering earlier in the day (maybe while you’re waiting in line for a ride) so that you get the pick-up time you want. Disney World Transportation Before your visit, you should also do some research on Disney transportation. If you’re at a Disney-owned hotel or Good Neighbor hotel, there will be free transportation to and from the parks, water parks, and Disney Springs. This transportation is usually buses, although some hotels also use the Skyliner, Monorail, or boats. Disney Bus Although the transportation is usually pretty reliable, we’d recommend having a backup option just in case you need to get somewhere quickly. You don’t want to be late for a meeting just because a Disney bus wasn’t available right when you need it. Monorail A good backup option is to use Lyft or Uber. There are pick-up locations at the hotels and parks for rideshares, and being able to fall back on this option will give you an extra safety net. 5 Simple Planning Tips to Know Before Your Disney World Trip Mistake #3: Underestimating the Physical Demands The final mistake that we see being made ALL the time in the parks is when people underestimate the physical demands of a Disney World trip. We know that strolling around Magic Kingdom, riding Haunted Mansion, and eating junk food don’t sound like strenuous activities. But you’d be surprised. Magic Kingdom The Disney World parks are BIG, and you’ll be doing a lot of walking during your trip. Just walking around World Showcase in EPCOT one time will have you walking over a mile. And that’s not even counting the rest of this park, nor the walk from your parking spot to the gate! So you’ll need to take a few precautions to make sure you’re not miserable during your vacation. Pack Great Walking Shoes If you need to dress business casual for this trip, you may want to throw a pair of really comfy walking shoes into your parks bag that you can pull out and quickly change into once you arrive at the parks. Or get a nice pair of tennis shoes that will double as both stylish and practical — just make sure that you break them in before you go to Disney World. Disney World Vans Showing up at EPCOT in kitten heels or Oxfords might seem like a good idea, but we promise you’ll regret it within the hour. Hydrate Whether your trip is in January or July, you’ll need to hydrate the whole time. As we mentioned before, you will be walking a LOT, and the variable Orlando weather means it could still be 72 degrees in the middle of winter. Our FREE Water We always recommend bringing a reusable water bottle into the parks, but remember that all quick service restaurants (the fast food-type ones) will give you free cups of water upon request. Prepare for the Crowds You’ve probably heard that Disney World is a popular place, right? That’s definitely true. Depending on the time of year, the parks could be absolutely packed with people. If you’re the type of person who needs their personal space, you should mentally prepare to be a bit uncomfortable, at least during some parts of the day and in some parts of the parks. Crowds For example, if you’re going to get to the parks right when they open, you’ll be part of a big crowd of people all rushing to get inside. It can be very uncomfortable for a while, but then the crowd will get inside and disperse, and you’ll be able to breathe again. Crowds You can’t really avoid the crowds all the time — unfortunately, this is just a part of the Disney experience. You CAN, however, find places to escape them if you need a breather! Some of our favorite escapes are Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom, the back of the Morocco pavilion in EPCOT, and the Tree of Life trails in Animal Kingdom. Find over 15 secret walkways to BEAT the crowds in Disney World. Now you’re ready to have the best Disney World vacation when you visit for your upcoming convention! If you want even more planning tips and guides, check out these posts for additional information: Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation The Mistakes Everyone Makes When Booking Dining in Disney World The Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip 5 Ways to Save $1,000 on Your Disney Trip (Really!) 3 Terrifyingly Easy Ways to Ruin Your Disney World Vacation The Ideal Timeline for Planning a Disney World Trip And for even more help with planning for your vacation, check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We’ve compiled all of our BEST tips and tricks from years of Disney World travel into one eBook that you can download to your tablet or smartphone and take with you! We’re offering our readers 25% off with code WDW2022. Take the DFB Guide with you to Disney World! Don’t forget to keep following along with the DFB Blog, because we’ll bring you all the latest news from the parks along with extra planning tips and Disney hacks. 10 Disney World Restaurants Every First-Timer Should Have On Their List Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What questions do you still have about planning a Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Make These Mistakes When Attending a Convention in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sorry Halloween, but the holiday season is already creeping in and starting to take over. We haven’t decided on a costume, been trick-or-treating, or even seen all the scary movies that we have planned for this year, but we’re keeping a close eye on stocking stuffers and Christmas tree ornaments even as we embrace spooky season. Happy Holidays from Hollywood Studios! | 2021 If you’re like us, you may also be looking forward to the holidays! Disney is certainly getting ready to celebrate big, with announcements about EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays and updates on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. So now we’re wondering WHEN we might see new holiday merchandise for this year arrive in the parks and online — let’s take a look at holiday seasons past to get a good estimate on when we can start our Disney holiday shopping. Disney has already released a sneak peek at the holiday Minnie ears and some other merchandise for 2022, but we haven’t seen it online or in gift shops around the parks yet. ©Disney So when will these new items finally arrive? We can find some clues in the previous years’ merchandise drops. 2021 In 2021, the big day for holiday merchandise arriving in Disney World was November 4th. That was when we saw the main collections arrive in full force at several different gift shops, and the new Minnie ears showed up as well. New ears alert! | 2021 Some Minnie ears showed up online a few weeks later, on November 22nd. We saw more ears arrive in the parks on November 13th, too! Holiday Sweater Ears 2021 As you’ll see in the next 2 sections, these November dates are actually a little later than we normally see holiday merchandise arrive in the parks. This may be because October 2021 was the start of Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, so the parks were busy with other decorations and merchandise for that month, thus pushing back the holiday items to early November. 2020 In 2020, we saw the big arrival of holiday merchandise (both online and in the Disney World parks) on October 26th — a bit before 2021’s November 4th release. Disney Merchandise 2020 Some new holiday Minnie ears arrived even before the rest of the collections, with gingerbread ears being released on October 22nd and peppermint-themed ears showing up on the 22nd as well. 2019 Like 2020, 2019 had an earlier release for holiday merchandise. The big collections arrived in the parks in late October, and both Disneyland and Disney World had plenty of holiday goodies by October 31st. Move over pumpkins! The new Minnie ears in Disney World arrived on October 24th, and Disneyland got new ears as well on October 27th. Gingerbread Ears Both 2019 and 2020 saw holiday merchandise in Disney World by late October. This seems to be a good indicator for 2022, because October 2021 was a bit of an anomaly with the start of Disney World’s 50th anniversary. That means we could start to see holiday merchandise in the parks as early as next week! Holiday merch from 2021 We’ll of course be keeping an eye out and will let you know as soon as we spot the new items. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from the parks. Click here to preview the new (and DIVISIVE) holiday Minnie ears. Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to Disney World for the holidays this year? Let us know in the comments. The post Why We Think New Holiday Ears (and More) Are Coming to Disney World SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wish you could bring all the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party vibes of Disney with you this Halloween season? Well, you’re in luck, now you can! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party sign shopDisney just released two new Halloween-themed wallpapers you can add to your phone to carry all the spooky vibes with you wherever you go! Nothing says you’re a Disney fan quite like rocking a set of ears, right?! Well, this orange wallpaper may be your new fav for the season featuring not only Halloween-themed ears but some of the newest ears released this year! ©shopDisney If a more chilling vibe is your thing, check out this Mickey Mouse and Friends Happy Halloween 2022 Series Collectible Key phone background. ©shopDisney Set against a black background you will have a smattering of collectible keys featuring Mickey, Donald, Goofy. Looking for more wallpapers?! We have and entire collection of Disney wallpapers for your phone or computer, so when you need a break from your current Disney theme, you will have plenty of other fun and festive options to choose from! Keep in touch with DisneyFoodBlog for more fun ways to bring Disney to you! Have You Been To Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Yet? Find Out All About it 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 part of the Halloween season at Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Released New Halloween Backgrounds for Your Phone! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World Resort has called Florida home for more than 50 years, and when our neighbors are in need, our cast are always ready to help. As Hurricane Ian recently made its way across Florida, cast members worked hand in hand with local organizations to assist with relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts across the […]View the full article

Welcome back to EPCOT, where a LOT is happening! EPCOT is now 40! Aside from the big transformation that’s still in progress, EPCOT is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, and we’ve also found lots of new merchandise! Follow along with us for all the big EPCOT news! EPCOT Food Updates At Connections Cafe in EPCOT, we noticed that the pizza has changed a bit. Instead of coming with a single slice and a side salad, you now get two slices of pizza. The crust was also thinner and the meatballs on the Meatball Pizza were much smaller. Pizza looks different! It may not have been the best pizza we’ve had in Disney World but we thought they were pretty good, and they might hit the spot if you’re looking for a quick slice in EPCOT. See how the pizza has changed at Connections Cafe! EPCOT Construction Updates We saw Cast Members working on the exterior of the new Play Pavilion, located in the former Wonders of Life Pavilion. This project has been in progress for some time now. Play Pavilion The Play Pavilion will feature interactive digital experiences and hands-on activities, and we can’t wait to check it out once it opens. Disney has not yet revealed an opening timeline so stay tuned for more updates! Read more about the Play Pavilion here! During EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival, you can participate in Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak, which is a scavenger hunt that tasks players to find Remy statues placed around EPCOT. During Hurricane Ian, we noticed that Remy statues located outdoors were moved, and they were seemingly subsequently replaced with plates. Remy Plate However, on our most recent trip to EPCOT, we found Remy statues placed back outside! Remy is back! You can purchase a game board through the end of the Food & Wine Festival on November 19th to get a prize, or you can just find the Remy statues around for fun! Read more about Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak here! The tarp over the big swirl in the Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana attraction has been removed, so you can once again get a peek at the structure. Tarp is gone This interactive water attraction will feature a trail of interactive water elements, and it’s currently scheduled to open in late 2023. Learn more about Journey of Water by clicking here! EPCOT Merchandise Updates ImageWorks At ImageWorks, we spotted the new Loungefly Disney Vacation Club Minnie Ears for $39.99. These ears are exclusive to DVC Members. LOVE these These ears feature vibrant pink and blue colors with DVC icons, and the bow is made of faux leather with the DVC logo in the center. Click here for more pics of the DVC Minnie Ears! Mexico Pavilion Hand-Painted Hats were back for $34.99 in the Mexico Pavilion. When they appeared previously they sold out in about two days! Hand-Painted Hats We also spotted this Coco Youth Dress for $49.99… ‘Coco’ Dress …and this Coco Youth Sweater for $49.99. Coco Sweater Now let’s make our way to Norway! Norway Pavilion At The Fjording in the Norway Pavilion, this Christmas Tin of Danish Cookies was available. Danish Cookies It costs $7.99. China Pavilion Over in the China Pavilion at the House of Good Fortune, a Cast Member pointed out a unique Cat Keychain. It has a spinning part made of currency that you spin to bring you money! Keychain It costs $9.95. UK Pavilion At the Tea Caddy in the UK Pavilion, we found a Wooden Tea Chest that comes with your choice of 10 tea bags. Tea Chest Not a bad deal for only $19.99! Multiple Locations Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is now taking place in EPCOT! Through October 31st, you can purchase a game board for $9.99 from Creations Shop, Port of Entry, Gateway Gifts, or World Traveler. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit There are hidden pumpkins all over EPCOT for a limited time, and you can redeem your game board for a mini trick-or-treat pumpkin! Learn more about Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit here! Creations Shop At Creations Shop, we found a Pizza Planet Purse for $34.99. Pizza Planet Purse There was also a Big Hero 6 T-Shirt for kids for $19.99. Big Hero 6 Tee Also for kids was this Mickey and Friends Castle T-Shirt for $19.99. Castles Tee We also found a Hercules Pullover for $59.99… Hercules Pullover …and a Hercules Gray T-Shirt for $36.99. Hercules Tee We found a Gray Castles T-Shirt for $36.99… Gray Castles Tee …and a Castles Jean Jacket for $79.99. Castles Jean Jacket A Star Wars Mug was available for $19.99. Star Wars Mug There was a Princess Colored Pencils Pack for $24.99. Princess Colored Pencils Set And for kids, this Howdy Partner! T-Shirt was $19.99. Howdy Partner Tee This Daisy Mug was available for $14.99. Daisy Mug A pink nuiMO Spirit Jersey was there for $21.99. nuiMO Spirit Jersey And lots of apparel was available, like this Mickey & Friends Sweatshirt for $49.99… Mickey & Friends Sweatshirt …this Walt Disney World T-Shirt for $24.99… Disney World Tee …this Mickey and Friends Cropped Hoodie for $54.99… Crop Hoodie …this blue Mickey and Friends T-Shirt for $29.99… Mickey & Friends Tee …this blue Mickey and Friends Button-Up for $59.99… Mickey Button-Up …this Mickey Ombré T-Shirt for $39.99… Mickey Ombre Tee …this Mickey and Friends Orange Tank for $29.99… Orange Tank …these Mickey and Friends Sweatpants for $49.99… Mickey Sweatpants …these blue Mickey and Friends Shorts for $39.99… Blue Shorts …and this Mickey and Friends Collared Button-Up Shirt for $49.99. Collared Button-Up We found a Carousel Keychain for $14.99… Carousel Keychain …and a Princess and the Frog Keychain for $14.99. Tiana Keychain A 40th Anniversary EPCOT Magnet was available for $11.99… 40th Magnet …as was this 40th Anniversary Spaceship Earth & Figment Figurine for $125. 40th Figurine A Toy Story aliens The Chosen One Tank Top was also there for $49… Chosen One Tank …as were these The Chosen One Sweatpants for $69.99. Chosen One Sweatpants There was a Figment Cuddleez Plush for $39.99! Figment Cuddleez Plush And finally, the Disney Dooney & Bourke Holiday Collection was released! The Dooney & Bourke Satchel was $298… Holiday Dooney & Bourke Satchel …and the Dooney & Bourke Wallet was $168. There’s also a matching wallet You can click below to see more photos! Click here to see more photos of the Dooney & Bourke Holiday Collection! Italy Pavilion At La Bottega Italiana in the Italy Pavilion, there were several hand-painted items available, like this Bowl for $64.99… Bowl …this Plate for $30.99… Plate …this Spatula Holder for $62.99… Spatula Holder …and this Utensils Holder for $84.99. Utensil Holder Let’s head over to Germany! Germany Pavilion At Kunstarbeit in Kristall in the Germany Pavilion, there was a new 40th Anniversary Photo Book for $79. It’s also personalizable. Photo Book There was also a 40th Anniversary Pen Holder for $45. Pen Holder New 40th anniversary glassware was also available, such as this Pint Glass for $29… Glass …this Beer Stein Mug for $39… Mug …this Weizen Glass for $29… Glass …this Wine Glass for $39… Wine Glass …and this Champagne Flute for $39. Champagne Flute We have a few more stops to go! Camera Center At the Camera Center, there was an EPCOT 40th Anniversary Mug for $14.99. 40th Mug And this Snow White Pin was also available for $12.99. Snow White Pin Are you ready for some Marvel tees? Disney Traders At Disney Traders, this Captain America Comic Book Tee was available for $29.99… Captain America Tee …as was this Spider-Man Comic Book Tee for $29.99. Spider-Man Tee Last stop! Festival Marketplace And finally, at the Festival Marketplace, this Figment Skirt was $78… Figment Skirt …and this Figment Purse was $39.99. Figment Purse PHEW — that was a lot! If you’re a big EPCOT fan this is a good time to visit with the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival still happening as well as the 40th Anniversary Celebration. Keep following DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Check out the ULTIMATE 1-day plan for EPCOT! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to EPCOT recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: A Halloween Scavenger Hunt and 50+ Merchandise Items first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready to take a vacation this December? Hollywood Studios Christmas Decorations There’s lots of exciting things going on in Orlando this holiday season — Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Disney World while a new Santa meet and greet will be happening in Disney Springs. However, things often get really expensive around Orlando during the holiday season, and it can really break the bank to make a trip happen. Thanks to Visit Orlando though, you could be one of 12 lucky people to win a trip to fly to the city and experience Disney World for FREE! You can enter to win a trip for you and three of your closest friends this December through Visit Orlando’s 12 Days of Magical Getaways! One prize package will be awarded each day for 12 days starting on December 6th. Grand Floridian Lobby Each prize pack includes: $250 Frontier Airlines ticket vouchers for Orlando flights (for the winner and up to 3 guests) One standard room (quad occupancy) for a 3-Day, 2-night stay at a deluxe Walt Disney World Resort hotel for the group (Visit Orlando will select the hotel) 3-Day Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper option for the group (park reservations required) One $500 Disney Gift Card for the winner Ground Transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport to the Walt Disney World Resort Visit Orlando Swag Bags Magic Kingdom Holiday Decorations The contest is open from September 30th to December 5th, 2022 at 11:59PM EST. To enter, you’ll have to complete an entry form AND submit your favorite besties photo showing your Orlando fandom! Enter to win one of the prize packs here! Looking for the perfect shirts to wear on the trip when you win (or go on the trip you already have planned)? We have tons of great options over on the DFB store! You CAN Fly! You can enter to win 4 free Disney World tickets right now too! If you’re in the midst of booking your next vacation, make sure you know about the latest deals and discounts to get the best price. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! BREAKING NEWS! Fantasmic is reopening NEXT MONTH 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 Have you ever won a sweepstake? What was it like? Tell us everything in the comments! The post You Can Win a FREE Trip to Disney World -- Here's HOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you thought Disney was done with price increases, think again. 50th Anniversary Resort Refillable Mugs Back in January of 2022, we saw hundreds of price increases on all kinds of food items. That happened again in October 2022. Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, pretzels, bottles of water, character meals, and more are all more expensive in the Most Magical Place on Earth. And now we’ve spotted another price increase. If you love those resort refillable mugs, get ready to pay MORE for them. These popular mugs were previously priced at $19.99, but that has since been increased to $21.99. Mobile Order Screenshot ©Disney We spotted this change on a variety of Disney World restaurant menus, including for Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort… ©Disney …and Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. ©Disney In other words, expect to pay MORE for your resort refillable mug on your next Disney trip. Not familiar with these mugs? These refillable mugs are located at Disney World resort hotels generally at their counter service locations. If you buy one, you’ll then be entitled to unlimited free refills on fountain drinks, coffee, and tea from participating beverage locations throughout the length of your Disney World resort hotel stay. Refillable Mugs We’ve seen 50th Anniversary designs available but oftentimes there are also holiday-specific designs that pop up as Christmas approaches. The Mug Want to learn about the other price increases that have been implemented in Disney World and how to plan for them? Click here to learn about the 5 biggest increases and how to CHEAT the system Check out our guide to preventing price increases from ruining your trip See the Genie+ price increase we spotted in Disney World recently Hundreds of price increases impact Disney World restaurants…again 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! Take the DFB Guide Wherever You Go And as a DFB reader, you’re entitled to a discount! Use code WDW2022 for 25% off your purchase. 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! Would you buy a refillable mug at this increased price? Tell us in the comments. The post Refillable Mugs Are Now MORE EXPENSIVE in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Shades of Green has announced their Savings in August Special for 2023. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 1 – 31 August 2023 These dates and discount amount can change, see why Rates Category 1 guests $138.55 per night stay (E1-E6, Cadet) Category 2 guests $169.15 per night […] The post Shades of Green Savings in August Special 2023 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Want to avoid FOMO on your Disney Trip, or just make sure you’re not making any huge mistakes — there are some things you’ll ALWAYS need to do to make sure you have the best experience possible. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge And we’re gonna explore those with you TODAY — here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below about 14 Things You Should ALWAYS Do in Disney World. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you HAVE to do when you visit Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: 14 Things You Should ALWAYS Do in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is fast approaching and we’re here to help you get ready for it in Disney World! Disney Enchantment during the holidays in 2021 We’re sure a lot of you are already planning your holiday trips to the parks to check out those decorations, EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays, see Santa Claus, and maybe even go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (which is back for the first time since 2019!). Another important thing to plan ahead of time is where you’re going to eat some of your meals, and if you’re looking for a special place to dine to get you in the holiday spirit, we’ve put together a list for ya! Let’s talk about the BEST restaurants for this holiday season in Disney World! Liberty Tree Tavern Over in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square is Liberty Tree Tavern! This table service spot serves up a traditional family-style Thanksgiving meal that you can enjoy with your whole group. A lot of the foods eaten traditionally at Thanksgiving tend to appear back on the table for the holidays, so this is a great option for that hearty, traditional feel. Liberty Tree Tavern Atmosphere The meal includes the Declaration Salad, the Patriot’s Platter which comes with Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce, Pennsylvania Pot Roast, and Oven-roasted Pork with Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Herb Stuffing, and House-made Macaroni & Cheese, and Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake for dessert. YUM! The full spread This is definitely great for those rare chilly days in December in Disney World, just know that this meal might weigh you down a bit, so you should consider booking it for dinner over lunch if you think you might feel super full. This is a cozy atmosphere that will make you feel like you’re sitting around the family table at home for a seasonal meal. Click here to read our review of Liberty Tree Tavern! Be Our Guest Next up, we have Be Our Guest! This restaurant is located over in Fantasyland and is themed to Beauty and the Beast. It’s open for lunch and dinner, with both meals having a prix fixe menu. You can choose from things like the French onion soup, escargot, filet mignon, poulet rouge chicken, and more, and then get that special dessert trio for dessert (with one of the options being the famous Grey Stuff!). Center-cut Filet Mignon at Be Our Guest What makes this mean especially fit for the holidays is that in the main dining room, which is made to look like the ballroom from the movie, there are Christmas decorations, trees, and snow falling outside of the windows! Be Our Guest It’s a little bit more on the expensive side, but if you want something more memorable and a festive atmosphere, this is the place to be! Click here to see our review of Be Our Guest! Hollywood & Vine Moving over to Hollywood Studios, let’s talk about Hollywood & Vine! This is a buffet with character meals, and the characters actually change outfits seasonally depending on what time of year it is. Note that in the morning, this spot has Disney Junior characters, but in the afternoon and evening, it becomes Minnie’s Holiday Dine! Daisy and Goofy You’ll get to see Minnie and friends all decked out in their holiday BEST while you eat. They’re come around to your table to meet and greet, and you can take pictures with them. Minnie’s Holiday Dine! On the menu are things like roasted pork, sour cream and chive whipped potato, macaroni and cheese with shrimp and bacon, herb-crusted tenderloin steak, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and the seasonal bread pudding! Click here to see our review of our most recent trip to Hollywood & Vine! Rose and Crown Now, let’s go to EPCOT! There are a TON of places that you can eat in EPCOT around the World Showcase, and a lot of them are very tasty, but we think the spot with the most holiday vibes is over in the U.K. Pavilion — Rose and Crown Dining Room! Atmosphere This place serves up traditional British comfort food in a cozy pub. You can get things like fish and chips, bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, and sticky toffee pudding. Potatoes and pie? That scream the holidays to us! Bangers and Mash And, the U.K. Pavilion just looks SO picture perfect when it’s all decorated for the holidays, we definitely think you’ll be able to get into the spirit over here! Click here to read our review of Rose and Crown! California Grill As for the Disney World Resort hotels, we would recommend California Grill on the top floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort for the holidays! This is if you want a very fancy meal that feels super celebratory. The view overlooks Magic Kingdom, so you’ll be able to see all of the pretty holiday decorations and lights below! California Grill spread Right now, there is a special 50th anniversary prix fix menu at California Grill, which is only open for dinner. You get three courses and can choose from things like Florida Blue Crab bisque, braised beef short rib wontons, bucatini cacao e pepe, wild Alaskan Halibut, cast iron-grilled pork tenderloin, lavender sugar donuts, and more. Fireworks view from California Grill And, if you dine here during one of the nights that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is happening, you can stay and watch the special holiday fireworks from the balcony! You’ll have an excellent view, and the restaurant pipes in the music so you can get the full experience. Click here to see our review of California Grill! Maria & Enzo’s Let’s finish things up over at Disney Springs for some breakfast! Every meal we’ve talked about so far has been for lunch and dinner, so what kind of food blog would we be if we didn’t give you a breakfast option, too?! Luckily, a special holiday breakfast is happening over at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante this year — you can eat breakfast with SANTA CLAUS! Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante Yep, this experience will have a breakfast spread of classic Italian menu items, a visit with Santa Claus, family-friendly holiday activities, take-home treats (and a complimentary mimosa for adults 21+), and a keepsake photo souvenir. This is the first time this event is taking place at Maria & Enzo’s! Maria and Enzo’s Ristorante Kids can share their wishes with Santa and take a photo with him after breakfast. There’s also platinum and gold seating packages are available, which will determine table location and the order that tables go to meet Santa. Click here to learn more about this experience! Those are the best restaurants to eat at this holiday season in Disney World! Go ahead and book those dining reservations as soon as you can, because they will fill up quick! For more on the holidays in Disney World, check out the FULL LIST of entertainment announced for the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, how to book your Candlelight Processional Dining Package, and all the dates that are SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, tips, and info. 6 Ways You’re Doing Christmas WRONG in Disney World Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to Disney World this holiday season? Tell us in the comments! The post The Best Restaurants for Christmas Time 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. As a member of the DFB Team, I work remotely. I’m also single, and I love a good road trip, so earlier this year I decided to try out the “digital nomad” lifestyle. Digital nomads carry some surprising things in their vehicles! I gave up my permanent residence, sold almost everything I own, and started traveling full-time. I house-sit, stay in Airbnbs, and in hotel rooms for an occasional night or two. So far, I love this lifestyle. What I need to carry with me has been a learning experience, though! Because of the wide variety of accommodations I use, I pack some things I never would have guessed I would need, and they might surprise you, too! Scissors You will never realize how many things you used scissors for until you DON’T have them! ©Amazon Any basic pair of scissors like these from Westcott will do, but you may also want to pick up a sheath for your scissors to make them safer to pack in a bag. Why This Suitcase Costs $1,400 — and Where You Can Get Its Fancy Features for Less Throw blanket Yep, I’ll acknowledge this is a weird one and may not be for everyone. But my blanket people out there know what I’m talking about here. ©Amazon When you want to cozy up on the couch, you want a throw. And I want MY OWN throw, even when some might be furnished where I’m staying. This Unhide Lil’ Marsh blanket is the faux-fur cozy I love in a small size that doesn’t take up too much room in the car (it’s 34 inches by 44 inches). I’m a short person, though, so you might need to go for the full-size Marshmallow blanket if you’re taller. Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life Coffee maker One thing that has surprised me about staying in so many accommodations is the WIDE range of coffee situations I have encountered. Who ARE you monsters with no coffee maker in the house? After arriving at places with Keurig machines while I brought ground coffee, homes with no coffee makers, and homes with coffee makers so complex I would need to spend an afternoon figuring them out, I decided to just bring a coffee maker with me. They make travel French Press devices, but I decided the best solution for me was this 4-cup drip coffee maker with a reusable filter and a stainless steel (non-breakable) carafe. The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. Can opener I do some cooking in most places that I stay, and sometimes — like the coffee maker situation — the can opener situation is a little weird. I have never been good at making electric can openers work, and I did stay in one house where I was all ready to open a couple of cans of tomatoes and couldn’t find one at all. ©Amazon So, I started carrying my own simple can opener with me. Again, it’s just easier that way! And I have a built-in bottle opener when I need one, too. 9 Ways Your Disney World Hotel Stay Will Be Different in 2023 Camp chair I should have thought from the very beginning about this one, but I did not! I carry a folding camp chair — the kind that come with a bag for carrying — with me these days. ©Amazon I enjoy spending the first moment of my day outdoors (with my coffee!), and you never know what the outdoor seating situation will look like at many houses and Airbnbs. In addition, I love to take advantage of festivals, concerts, etc. going on in the areas where I visit, so I use this chair almost every weekend! Travel Is EXPENSIVE Right Now, But That’s Not Stopping People Extension cord As a remote worker, I of course bring my laptop, a wireless mouse, and a Bluetooth keyboard on all my travels. But I had not initially thought about the need for an extension cord. ©Amazon While many of the places I stay have a desk or a workstation, not all set-ups are equal. This extension cord has been a lifesaver more than once. 6 Travel Hacks That’ll Help You Stuff EVERYTHING Into Your Carry-On Bag Reusable food storage bags As I said earlier, I do shop for groceries and prepare most of my own food in the places I stay. I did not consider — at first — how to move the leftover food I might have to my next place. ©Amazon I picked up some of these reusable food storage bags for that purpose. They are easy to wash and dry for reuse, and I’m wasting less food. 5 Things You Should Never Do on a Plane Water filtering pitcher Like the coffee maker situation, water filtration is something that varies so much from home to home. Some people have filtered water dispensers in their refrigerators, some people drink bottled water, and everything in between. ©Amazon I will be the first to tell you that this is not the best solution — but I try to avoid using disposable water bottles when I can, so it’s the solution I came up with for now. I carry one of the smaller Brita Pitchers with me for personal use wherever I am staying. This way, I can filter the water for my coffee and for refilling my emotional support water bottle I carry everywhere, without questioning the water filtration situation at my accommodations. This is not a great “portable” solution, but the filtered water bottles don’t quite fit my needs, either. I’m still looking for the right answer to this problem, though, so if you have suggestions, I would love to hear them in the comments below this post! Don’t stress! We’ve got you covered. So, there are some of the surprising things I carry with me as a full-time traveler! Stay tuned to DFB for lots more travel news! 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 travel often? Share your favorite travel memory below! The post I Travel Full Time. Here Are 8 Surprising Things I Carry With Me. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s BoardWalk is going through a HUGE transformation. Disney’s BoardWalk Not only did the BoardWalk Deli just open up, but next year we can also expect a brand new table service restaurant, and the hotel’s lobby and guest rooms are getting a makeover as well. Belle Vue Lounge recently got a new look, and they’ve updated their menu to match! Come with us to try some of the NEW drinks available at Belle Vue Lounge! Belle Vue Lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is a great place to relax and have a drink after a long day in the parks. This lounge recently got a makeover, so we stopped on over to take a look — and while we were there, we decided to try out some of the NEW drinks on the menu! A new look! A TON of Disney World hotels just received a bit of a menu revamp, so we’re excited to be checking out some of the new drinks here at the BoardWalk Inn. We started out with the featured cocktail — an Orange Blossom Manhattan. This is made with Knob Creek Disney Single Barrel Bourbon, Cointreau Noir, orange blossom honey, and orange blossom bitters for $16.50. Orange Blossom Manhattan Before we even took a sip of this cocktail, we were hit with the most incredible orange blossom and honey smell — which only furthered our excitement about actually drinking it. It was pretty heavy on the bourbon, so keep that in mind if you’re looking for a drink that doesn’t taste too strong. The orange and bourbon worked together nicely, but the sweetness added by the honey was a bit jarring at first. As we continued to drink the Orange Blossom Manhattan though, the flavors mellowed out and it grew on us. This drink would be great for bourbon lovers or those looking for a twist on a classic Manhattan — plus, we love the honeycomb and orange peel garnish. Orange Blossom Manhattan We decided to take a break from booze for our next drink and try the non-alcoholic Agave Garden — Lyer’s Agave Reserva Spirit (non-alcoholic), cold-pressed lime juice, passionfruit papaya green tea, and cucumber for $11. For a non-alcoholic drink, this one packed quite the punch! The cold-pressed lime juice was much more concentrated than the fresh-squeezed kind, and it made us pucker at first. It’s extremely refreshing, though, and the cucumber adds a fresh flavor that helps cut down on the tartness of the rest of the drink. It reminded us of a tangy Sprite with cucumber and would be perfect for a mid-day refreshing bev. Agave Garden And finally, we decided to end with a cocktail more on the dessert side of things — the Cold Brew Martini. This is SelvaRey Chocolate Run, Tia Maria Liqueur, and Joffrey’s Cold Brew for $15.50. Cold Brew Martini This baby was gooooooooood. A little sweet for a martini, but considering it’s more of a dessert than anything else — we can get behind that. Both the chocolate and coffee flavors were present, but neither one overpowered the other. It was rich and velvety and was so smooth going down. It wasn’t too boozy either — we mostly tasted the chocolate and coffee. The Cold Brew Martini might be your thing if you’re looking for a sweet drink to end the night, or are just a big fan of coffee cocktails. Cold Brew Martini Head on over to Belle Vue Lounge to check these (and more) new cocktails out. While you’re there, take a stroll on the BoardWalk and maybe grab a bite to eat at the new BoardWalk Deli or the BoardWalk Pizza Window. BoardWalk Deli spread Looking for more Disney snack news? Check out the new menu items at Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and see what Disney’s Riviera Resort is cooking up! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news and more. See Our Review of the NEW Menu Items at Territory Lounge at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Here 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 trying any of these new drinks? Let us know in the comments! The post Sweet, Sour, and Strange -- Come Try 3 NEW Drinks With Us at Disney's BoardWalk Inn first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary is coming up soon, and the main hub for the celebration will be Disneyland Resort. The party is slated to begin on January 27th, 2023. ©Disney Previously, Disney had paused theme park reservations and ticket purchases for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure from January 9th onward, but now that has changed! Earlier this month, Disney paused the theme park reservations and ticket purchases for the Disneyland parks for all dates after January 8th, 2023. That may have been because the holiday festivities end after the 8th, so they were focusing on the holiday rush before opening up availability for the 100th anniversary crowds. Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo Now, however, it looks like tickets and reservations are available for the 100th anniversary in Disneyland! When we checked the theme park reservation calendar, it showed that the parks were available to book through February 10th, 2023. There was availability for both parks on the first day of the 100th anniversary celebration (January 27th). ©Disney When we went to book tickets (to see if this was possible now), we were able to add the tickets to our cart. If you’re hoping to be in Disneyland for the kick-off of the 100th anniversary, we recommend booking your tickets soon. We saw availability run out quickly for the start of the 50th anniversary in Disney World last year, and we’re expecting a similar situation for Disneyland’s event. Remember that you’ll need tickets AND park pass reservations to enter the parks. Disneyland The 100th anniversary celebrations will include a new look for Sleeping Beauty Castle, lots of new merchandise, special snacks and drinks, and the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! There will be 2 new nighttime shows as well: “World of Color — One” will come to Disney California Adventure with a new story and song, and “Wondrous Journeys” will premiere at Disneyland Park. ©Disney Get your tickets soon for this event if you’re planning to go! And stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates. Click here to learn more about Disney’s 100th anniversary. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going to Disneyland for the 100th anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post Tickets and Reservations Now OPEN for Disney’s 100th Anniversary Event first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Attention foodies – Disney Eats is here! We’re happy to announce the launch of this brand to bring you anything and everything food and beverage. View the full article