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SO many things have reopened or returned in Disney World over the past several months. France Pavilion in EPCOT We’ve seen character meals come back, restaurants reopen, meet and greets go back to normal, and more. But, while so much has been reopening, some things have remained closed, like several table service restaurants in Disney World. We have heard no word on when these dining spots could reopen…until now! Disney recently announced the reopening of Monsieur Paul in EPCOT’s France Pavilion, and reservations are available RIGHT NOW! Reservations are now open for Monsieur Paul in EPCOT! The restaurant will reopen on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022. It has been closed since the global pandemic shut down the Disney theme parks in March of 2020. Monsieur Paul You can go online to make reservations for the reopening spot right now, but do be aware of some rules that come with dining at the restaurant. Monsieur Paul Monsieur Paul is a very fancy table service restaurant, so they have a strict cancelation policy. If you need to cancel your reservation, you must do so by phone or email at least 72 hours in advance of your reservation. If you do not cancel at least 72 hours in advance or fail to show up to your reservation, you will be charged a $100 per person cancelation fee. So, it’s important to make sure your plans are set in stone! French Family Meal Traditions Dessert — Macaron in 2016 Eating here also requires a dress code. This is a Disney Signature Dining Experience, so guests are expected to dress accordingly “in attire that adheres to the restaurant’s sophisticated and upscale aesthetic.” Your clothing should be clean, neat, and in good condition. They also do not allow for swimwear. Monsieur Paul in the France Pavilion – currently closed Finally, there is an age limit to dine here. Guests must be at least 10-years-old to eat at Monsieur Paul. Stairwell Leading Up to Monsieur Paul With the restaurant reopening, it will have an ALL NEW prix fixe menu. This gastronomic meal is one in which people devote themselves to the art of “eating and drinking well.” It’s very popular with the French and has been passed down from generation to generation. Monsieur Paul in Epcot’s France Pavilion The meal includes “rites which include the search for good seasonal and local products, references to a codified repertoire of recipes, culinary skills, the setting of a beautiful table, the succession of courses and the pairing of dishes with wine.” Seating Go ahead and book your reservation now if you would like to dine here soon, because reservations are sure to book up quick! People will be excited to finally be back at a restaurant that’s been closed for over 2 years. Cheese Straws in 2016 For more on what’s going on around Disney World, check out 5 BIGGEST Disney World Price Increases This Week and How to Cheat the System Genie+ Price INCREASED in Disney World Today and Come Try 4 NEW Menu Items at the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Lounge in Disney World With Us!. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be making a reservation for Monsieur Paul? Tell us in the comments! The post Reservations NOW OPEN for Monsieur Paul in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With the millions of people that go to Disney World each year, not everyone you meet is going to be all butterflies and rainbows all the time. And, honestly, none of us are! We totally understand getting frustrated in certain moments – you’re hot, you’re tired, and your feet hurt, which makes it easier to get upset about little things. You also most likely spent a LOT of money to be at Disney World, and want to make sure you’re having the best time as possible. Magic Kingdom But, having a moment of frustration is MUCH different than just being straight up rude to the people around you. People like this really put a damper on the magical experience for everyone else, but, you should be prepared for the kinds of people you might encounter that are not so pleasant. So, let’s talk about the WORST people you will meet in Disney World. People who are rude to Cast Members Listen, being rude to Cast Members (employees of Disney) is NEVER okay. But, we unfortunately have seen this happen many times in Disney World — people being rude to or actually yelling at Cast Members for whatever reason. We understand that sometimes things go wrong for you, but being mean to someone trying to help you is not the way to go about finding a solution. Be nice to Cast Members! There are some people who think that just because they have paid to be at Disney World, they are entitled to a perfect experience. But, almost everyone has paid money to be in the parks, and nothing can be perfect, so please manage your expectations. It’s also important to know that Cast Members most likely do not control whatever issue you’re upset about. They do not make the rules, they don’t control the weather or when rides are closed, and they can’t control if all of the boarding passes are gone for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. They are just doing their jobs, and everyone should respect that. Try and put yourself in their shoes and remember that they are doing their best! No need to tip the bell services cast members at the Tower of Terror! Also, Cast Members will be MUCH more inclined to help solve your problem if you are nice and respectful. Just like that old saying — you catch more flies with honey than vinegar! Think about it: Do you enjoy and want to help people who are mean to you? Probably not. So be nice to them and everyone will have a better time. Cast Members can work some extra magic, but they’re probably not going to sprinkle any pixie dust for you if you’re yelling at them. Cast Members are the BEST! If you do need help with something at Disney World, politely ask a Cast Member for assistance or go to Guest Relations and wait your turn to be helped. Remember to keep things in perspective, you are in Disney World! Click here to see how to compliment Cast Members! People who break the rules intentionally AHH it’s the people that break the rules that ruin it for everyone else, right?! The worst kind of rule breakers are the people who KNOW they’re breaking the rules, and do it anyway. Some of the worst offenders are the merchandise resellers. You know them — they rope drop new merchandise collections and get as much as they can so that they can resell it on eBay at a WAY higher price. ©Ebay We saw this happen especially with those infamous Figment popcorn buckets at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts this past winter. Even though Disney sets merchandise limits, these people somehow were walking around with full bags stuffed with popcorn buckets, and they were going for HUNDREDS of dollars online before it was even the afternoon. This is not allowed at Disney World, and you CAN get in trouble for it, especially if you’re an Annual Passholder. It just ruins it for other people — you’re taking merchandise away from people who paid to be in the parks and just want a souvenir. Sharing is caring! Merch limits do exist! There are also people who break the dress code intentionally in Disney World. This has become somewhat of a trend in recent years ever since a few videos went viral on social media of women being told their shirts were breaking the dress code, so they were able pick out a free shirt from Disney to change into. A lot of people have been trying to do this to get free shirts, but the thing is, Disney doesn’t always give you a free shirt, and they have definitely caught on to the trend. Dress Code Instead, what’s more likely to happen is you will be told you have to change before being able to enter the parks, whether that be by buying a new shirt with your own money or going back to your hotel or car to change. Do you really want to waste park time dealing with this? Just follow the dress code! Entrance to Animal Kingdom Then there are the people who intentionally play with fire — like those breaking rules on rides. People have jumped out of rides or stuck their hands out of rides in the past on things like water rides to touch the water. This is a VERY bad idea for several reasons. First, you can get seriously injured. There have been people who have really gotten hurt touching things they shouldn’t be or jumping out of rides in Disney World. There is a reason they tell you to keep your arms and feet inside the ride vehicles. You don’t know what kind of machinery is below the water on those water rides — and you do not want to find out by getting hurt. “it’s a small world” Another reason this is a terrible idea is that you can get kicked out of Disney World, and sometimes, it can be permanent, as in you can never return to the parks. You also can put other people in danger when you don’t follow the ride rules, which is a BIG no-no. The same sentiment goes for the people who try to go into restricted areas, climb on things they’re not supposed to, etc. You can get hurt, you can get in trouble, and you can get kicked out for life. Just follow the rules! Don’t create chaos in a place that is supposed to bring everyone happiness. These are the rules you NEED to follow so you don’t get kicked out of Disney World! People who are oblivious to everyone around them Disney World can be VERY crowded, so you can definitely have your personal space invaded occasionally, but the worst are those people who have no idea they’re doing it. The people standing too close to you in line, running into you when you’re walking, or those stopping to stand in the middle of a busy walkway when people are trying to get by. Let’s try our best to be aware of those around you so that everyone can have a good day! And, if someone is invading your personal space, politely ask them to move out of the way. Crowds! Included in this group of people who don’t pay attention to those around them are those that hold spaces in lines for like 10 other people. WHY! This is just so rude, y’all. You can’t be deep into a line and have 10 people push their way through to join you. It’s so disrespectful to other people waiting in line behind you. Your whole group should get in line at the SAME time! Look at that line! There are also the people who recite the ride pre-shows or scripts in Disney World. You might think this is harmless, but it’s really not. This ruins the experience of the ride for the people around you. Think about those that are going on this ride for the VERY first time — they want to experience the ride how it’s supposed to be experienced, they don’t need to hear a random guy reciting the Haunted Mansion preview, because they can never get this memory back. Please don’t say the script, y’all This also goes for people who use flash photography on rides or shows. First of all, you are not supposed to do this and the rides usually explicitly state this rule. Especially on dark rides, it completely messes up the magic for everyone! It’s distracting and takes away from the moment. Plus, we promise your picture is not going to turn out well. A way better thing to do is just to experience the ride or show and then find pictures online of the ride, because we promise there are better pics online. ©Disney || See how great this pic is?! Then there are the people who are having full-on, loud conversations during rides and attractions. Just wait until the ride is over! This is, again, very distracting and takes away from the experience, especially for people who have never been on that particular attraction before. Finally, there are the people who ruin the magic of Disney, especially for little kids. Try and be VERY conscious of talking about things in the parks, because there could be little ones listening. Don’t ruin the magic when it comes to characters or the like — kids think they’re real and that’s totally okay! They should be having fun and taking it all in. Also, don’t spoil rides or shows when other people are around you. That’s like saying the ending of a new movie to people who haven’t seen it yet — very unnecessary. Splash Mountain If you encounter people like this, you can politely ask them to remember that there are little kids around that don’t need to hear wha they’re talking about, or ask a Cast Member to help you out if someone is really being a nuisance. Click here to see 7 Disney World rides with the LIGHTS ON Mean parents Yikes, here we go. Listen, we get it — parents get frustrated, and so do kids, but some kinds of behavior are just not acceptable. We’ve all had those weak moments where you’ve been up for 12 hours with hungry and tired toddlers and things aren’t going the way they should be, but that is when we take deep breaths! It is NOT when we scream at children in Disney World. Lots of guests waiting to meet Minnie Parenting is hard, but screaming and cursing at your kids (yep, we’ve heard it all) is not okay — there are other people around, so watch what you’re saying! Other kids don’t need to be hearing the F-word in Tomorrowland. And, you could get in trouble with Disney security, too. Keep it PG! We have also seen the parents who do virtually nothing when their kids are upset, which can also cause a disturbance for those around you. If your child is screaming crying during a show or something, the best thing to do is to remove them from the environment for the sake of everyone else if you can. It’s hard to hear Crush’s tubular jokes at Turtle Talk with Crush when there’s a toddler screaming. Turtle Talk with Crush Also, like we said before, be aware of those around you. Don’t just let your kid scream and scream and scream for extended periods of time without even trying to help them. It’s disturbing and awkward for everyone. We know they’re tired on the bus back from Magic Kingdom at almost midnight, but so is everyone else. Make sure to have things with you for your kids that you know helps them calm down like pacifiers, toys, snacks, or even an iPad. Everyone will be grateful! We also know that traveling with your little one can be tough and that situations happen. We aren’t telling you how to parent your little one, just more so reminding you that times will get tough in Disney World when little one is hot and tired, so prepare yourself and possibly have ideas in place for solutions that will help both you, little one, and those around you. Crowded bus Along the same lines, don’t take your kids on a ride that you KNOW they will hate and then do nothing to comfort them when they freak out. This also really messes up the experience for everyone else. It’s different if they’re trying something new and you don’t know how they’ll react, but intentionally making your kid go on a ride that you know will make them really upset is not cool. Rise of the Resistance Height Requirement To help avoid these kinds of situations as much as possible, remember to take breaks during the day. Go back to the hotel for naps in the middle of the day if you got up early, spend a decent amount of time in the air conditioning, or let your kids run around the splash pads. You know your family best, so try and manage expectations and do what is needed for you all to have a nice day. Click here to see our ULTIMATE Disney World packing list for toddlers! People who ruin fireworks and other shows If you’re short, you especially know what we’re talking about here. It’s happened to us many times — you camp out in your great fireworks spot, and then someone directly in front of you stands up and is 6’11” or puts their kid on top of their shoulders. We know people can’t control their height, but just try to be aware of the people right behind you! So many people waiting for fireworks Along the same lines, pull your balloon down, take your Minnie ears off of your head, and please take your kid off of your shoulders. It very much ruins the view for the people behind you, sometimes even further back than you would think. Try finding a spot a decent amount of time before the show where your kids can see if it’s an issue. Fireworks in Magic Kingdom And, PLEASE put down your phone or iPad. Please. We are begging. It messes up the view for those behind you and we absolutely promise there are better pictures and videos of the fireworks show you’re watching online. Just enjoy the moment, because are you really going to watch that 10-minute video of Enchantment where you can’t even see everything ever again? Probably not. Harmonious Oh — and if you are going to record it (hopefully without lifting your phone high in the sky), TURN YOUR FLASH OFF! You do not need the flash on, your video will look better with it off, and you’re shining light on everyone around you for no reason. If you are around someone like this, kindly ask them to turn their flash off. Crowds Also, please do your best to not talk a bunch during the fireworks and other shows. You can go a few minutes without having a conversation, and you should just be taking in the music anyway! The most important thing is to think about the people who might be experiencing this show for the very first time and/or might never get a chance to see it again. Don’t ruin it for them, be respectful and aware of those around you. Finally, don’t push and shove when the shows are over to get where you’re going. Everyone is trying to get somewhere, be patient and kind. Harmonious If you want to make sure you have a good view of the fireworks, you can stake out a spot, or you can pay for something like a fireworks dessert party. This way, you know it won’t be too crowded, you’ll have a good view, and you get snacks. Click here to see the BEST restaurants to watch fireworks at in Disney World! So, please, DON’T be like these people while you’re in Disney World! It’s not worth it and it’s just causing problems for yourself and for those around you. Try and think of others and how everyone should get to have a magical experience while they’re at Disney World. At the end of the day it comes down to something pretty cliché, but definitely true: Treat others how you want to be treated! And, if you run into people like this at Disney World, we are sorry. No one should have to experience things like this while they’re on vacation! Try to rise above it or politely walk away and go treat yourself to a giant Dole Whip in the shade, because Dole Whips make everything better, right? Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World tips, tricks, news, and info. Click here to see the Disney World secrets even LOCALS don’t know! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you had a bad experience with other guests at Disney World? Tell us about it in the comments. The post The 5 Worst People You'll Meet In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival is one of EPCOT’s most popular festivals every year. Who doesn’t like to celebrate food, though we can’t help but notice that really it should be called the Food & Beer Festival, but we guess it doesn’t exactly sound as classy. We ventured all the way around the World Showcase […] The post What to Eat at Every EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booth 2022 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

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Disney World knows a thing or two about dome cakes. Goofy’s Dome Cake What’s a dome cake you ask? Exactly what it sounds like — a small, dome-shaped cake, usually themed after a Disney character or park icon. We’ve seen dome cakes dedicated to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, Donald Duck, Goofy, and even Mr. Toad. But now, there’s a new dome cake in Disney World — so come with us as we try it out! We’re heading on over to Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland to see all that their latest dome cake has to offer! The Pluto Dome Cake is a gluten-friendly peanut butter mousse with a chocolate ganache center on top of a chocolate flourless cake for $8.29. NEW Pluto Dome Cake from Gaston’s Tavern First of all, let us just say that we’re glad to see Pluto getting some love here! We love the little chocolate ears on top of the cake and his signature green color is represented here too. But, how does this thing TASTE? Well, if you like chocolate — this is for you! It was definitely chocolate-forward, and we didn’t really get too much of a peanut butter flavor from the mousse, just more chocolate. In fact, we didn’t really taste any peanut butter at all. Pluto Dome Cake This cake is SWEET. Very sweet — we’d suggest splitting it because after a few bites we were ready to call our dentist. The gelatin dome covering the cake is pretty gummy and doesn’t really add anything in terms of flavor — it just looks cool — and the green icing at the bottom was also on the sweet side and stained our hands green! The little Pluto ears! We did enjoy the crispy pearls at the bottom, as they added a nice crunch to the cake which was essentially just one consistency throughout. The flourless cake at the bottom was delicious and not too sweet, but it was a really thin layer and we wish there had been more of it to balance out the sweetness from the rest of the Pluto Dome Cake. A look inside This would be great for kids or anyone who really loves sweet, sweet, sweet desserts. Chocolate lovers might enjoy this too, but it’s probably not for you if you prefer dark chocolate. And sorry peanut butter fans, if you were hoping for an explosion of peanut butter flavor here — you’re out of luck. Sorry peanut butter fans! If you’re looking for more Disney World snack news, check out the latest fall-themed drink we tried here, and you can see our review of new snacks at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge here. NEW snacks from Territory Lounge Planning to pick this up in Disney World soon? We’ve got the perfect t-shirt for you to wear into the parks! Click here to check out our whole merch line! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Cheap but Filling Disney World Snacks for When You’re Ballin’ on a Budget 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 the Pluto Dome Cake? Let us know in the comments! The post Our List of WARNINGS For Disney World’s Newest Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s Halloween in Disney World and there are a ton of things to do, including eat and drink a bunch of festive treats! There’s a Mickey pumpkin in our Dole Whip! We’ve already tried SO many things, but we’re not stopping anytime soon. There are a bunch of exclusive treats at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, at the Disney World hotels, in the parks, and in Disney Springs. So, come along with us to try out a special drink in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This is the Spiced Caramel Apple cocktail! It’s a returning drink at Hollywood Studios that has Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry, and salted caramel for $15. It also comes with a festive Mickey Mouse glow cube! Let’s try it out! The drink tasted just like apple cider to us! It’s not super heavy on the booze flavor, and you really can only taste the whisky a teeny tiny bit. It adds jut a little bit of a kick. It’s definitely a festive color! Overall, it has a nice, warm apple cider flavor with some cinnamon and caramel notes. Yum! Even though this is big on the fall flavors, it’s still a good drink to get on a hot day because it’s pretty refreshing. Would you try it? AND you get that adorable Mickey Mouse glow cube that you can take home with you and use in some fall drinks that you concoct in your own kitchen! He’s looks like a little candy! If you want a refreshing cocktail that gives you the fall vibes, this is a good option. It’s also great if you don’t like tasting a lot of liquor in your mixed drinks! But, obviously if you don’t enjoy apple cider, this is not the drink for you. Great for fall flavors We got our drink over at ABC Commissary in Hollywood Studios, but it can also be found at other locations around the park like Backlot Express, Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, Oasis Canteen, PizzeRizzo, Rosie’s All-American Café, Sunshine Day Bar, and Tune-In Lounge. Get it until October 31st. We recommend! For more Halloween treats in Disney World, check out a Disney Springs treat that scared us, what we thought of this new Hocus Pocus treat, and where to get what might be your FAVORITE pumpkin treat in EPCOT. The Black Flame Candle Cake Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news, reviews, and updates. Photos AND Reviews: ALL the 2022 Fall and Halloween Treats in 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 Would you try this drink in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post You’ll Want This Disney Drink JUST for the Glow Cube first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s spooky season, friends, and Disney sure does know how to celebrate! Spooky Season!! We’ve seen Mickey’s Not-S0-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World and Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland, there has been a ton of merchandise, Hocus Pocus 2 was released, and we’ve also had some tasty treats. But, a lot of what we just mentioned costs money, so want something for free? Well, right now, you can enter to WIN a special Halloween sweepstakes from Disney! Disney D23’s Halloween Spell-ebration Sweepstakes is happening right now! D23 is Disney’s official fan club, and you have to be a member to enter the sweepstakes. But, the good news is that you can become a member for free! ©D23 The sweepstakes winner will get a Munchlings Plush Prize Pack from shopDisney, which is themed to some iconic sweet treats that have now become familiar characters! Who do you spot? Minnie IS a cupcake The entire prize includes 4 of these Munchling Medium Plushes and a $200 Disney Gift Card. You must be signed in as as D23 Member to participate! ©Disney So, go ahead and go over to D23’s website to enter now for your chance to win. The sweepstakes only goes on until 11:59PM ET on October 17th, 2022. Stitch To check out more Disney Halloween merchandise, take a look at the NEW Halloween scavenger hunt now in Disney World, more Disney Halloween merchandise online, and the NEW Halloween Spirit Jersey in Disney World! Halloween merch in Disney World Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! 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! The Only Guide You Need For Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be entering this sweepstakes? Tell us in the comments! The post Enter to WIN 0 and More Disney Merch RIGHT NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re wondering why your wallet is crying in the corner, it’s probably because Disney World just increased prices on all kinds of food, experiences, and souvenirs. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a wave of price increases hit the parks (far from it), but it drives home the idea that Disney vacations are expensive and only getting pricier. Main Street U.S.A. Is all hope lost? Should you throw in the towel and cancel your upcoming vacation? Before you panic too much, don’t forget that there are also some great ways to save a lot of cash during a Disney World trip. We can help you plan to stay within your budget, whatever that budget may be. Check out the 5 biggest recent price increases here and see some awesome tips for how to cheat the system and AVOID them! The tips we’ll share here aren’t illegal or wrong at all, but a lot of people don’t know about them, which is why it feels like you’re CHEATING in Disney World. Don’t feel guilty — you’re 100% allowed to save money wherever possible. We’ll start off the list with one of the biggest price increases that can feel impossible to beat, but don’t worry — it isn’t! Genie+ The Price Increase Genie+ is the newer system by which guests who purchase it can skip the standby line at some Disney World rides. It used to cost $15 per person, per day, and you’ll use the My Disney Experience app to make Lightning Lane reservations throughout the day. Click here for a full guide on how to use Genie+. With the updates announced recently, Disney Genie+ still has a base cost of $15 per person, per day. However, the change is that now this system is subject to surge pricing (note that individual Lightning Lanes or pay-per-ride attractions have been subject to surge pricing for a while now). That means that, during peak times when Disney World is busier than usual, the price can go up. This is similar to how Disney World park tickets get more or less expensive depending on what time of year you’ll be visiting. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane We’ve already seen this surge pricing in action — on October 12th, Genie+ cost $20 per person, per day in Disney World. Disney has indicated that (at least through the end of October) the price could go up to $22 per person, per day during the busiest times, with other dates falling somewhere in that $15 to $22 range. This could change later on, with prices increasing even more after October. Splash Mountain Lightning Lane The most expensive times to buy Genie+ will likely be similar to the most expensive times to visit Disney World in general. The holiday season and summer months are usually the peak times to visit and thus the most expensive. How to Beat It If you’re set on purchasing Genie+ in Disney World, the best way to beat this price increase is to visit during less busy times of the year (this will also likely save you money on park tickets and hotel rooms, too). That way, you’re more likely to see the $15/day price instead of $22/day. Try to come when it’s less busy! However, if you’re willing to consider NOT buying Genie+, you can use other tricks to get on Disney World rides with lower-than-average wait times. First of all, get to the parks well before opening time each day. We usually recommend being at the front gate at least 30 minutes before the scheduled opening time. Animal Kingdom! Then, you can head inside right when the parks open (which sometimes even happens a little while before the official opening time, depending on the day) and go straight to your favorite ride. Getting there with the first rush of guests will likely mean a lower wait time, even if there are quite a few people in front of you. Hollywood Studios This trick is called Rope Drop, and it’s an age-old tactic that Disney fans use often. So don’t be surprised or discouraged if there are a lot of people there with you in the morning — you’re still going to see lower wait times early in the morning than later on in the afternoon. Magic Kingdom Entrance Keep in mind that guests staying at Disney World hotels can enter each of the theme parks 30 minutes before the official opening time. That means you’ll want to be at the park entrance a full hour before opening time in order to get in ASAP. Not all the rides in every park are open during that extra 30 minutes in the morning — click here for a list of what’s open during Early Theme Park Entry. So don’t head straight for Splash Mountain if you’re using early entry — that one only opens when the park does! You’ll Get MORE Time in the Parks Now! If you’re NOT staying at a Disney World hotel and think you’re ready for rope drop level 2 (yes, it’s a thing, we just made it up), you should head to one of the rides that’s not open with Early Theme Park Entry. Most guests who can enter the park early will go to the open rides, which means the ones that open with the park will be less crowded. Kilimanjaro Safaris For example, Jungle Cruise is not open for Early Entry, but Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is. If you’re coming in at the park opening time instead of 30 minutes early, Seven Dwarfs is going to be pretty crowded already. But Jungle Cruise (which was closed until park opening) won’t have quite so many people lined up yet! Head there for better odds of getting on a ride early in the day. Jungle Cruise Finally, you can consider staying at a Disney World Deluxe hotel to take advantage of Extended Evening Hours or paying for an After Hours event. Both of these will allow you to stay in the parks after normal closing time, and ride wait times are usually much lower than normal during Extended Hours and After Hours events. EPCOT at night However, tickets for the After Hours events and the extra cost of Deluxe hotel stays will both be more expensive than just paying the increased cost for Genie+. So it depends on your budget and which one is more worth it to you. Click here to learn more about Genie+ surge pricing. Extra Experiences The Price Increase A few different add-on experiences got price increases as well. Building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge increased from $219.99 per person to $249.99 per person (this covers the building experience, lightsaber, and carrying case). Savi’s Workshop And building a droid at the Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge increased from $99.99 to $119.99 (this covers the building experience and droid). Droid Depot Finally, the Capture Your Moment photoshoots increased from $79 per 20-minute session to $99 per session. These photo shoots are private sessions with a Disney PhotoPass photographer where you and up to 8 guests can take all kinds of pictures to commemorate your trip. PhotoPass Photographer If you want your session to last longer than 20 minutes, you can book multiple photo shoots back-to-back, each at $99. How to Beat It There are some places in Disney World where you can buy lightsabers for much cheaper than $250 (such as at Keystone Clothiers in Hollywood Studios), but those sabers don’t come with the experience of building your own. The same is true for droids — you can purchase pre-made droids for cheaper than $120, but you won’t get to build one. Pre-made droids Unfortunately, there’s not really a way out of those experience price increases if you want the experience of building your own Star Wars souvenir. You can, however, cut other areas of your budget to make room for those if you’d like. Ahsoka Tano Lightsaber Set If you don’t want to pay $100 for a 20-minute photo shoot, you can of course take your own pictures in Disney World! Many phone cameras now have pretty high quality, so switch off with your family and friends or ask a nearby Cast Member if they could snap a photo for you. Pictures can be a great way to commemorate a vacation! You can also purchase Memory Maker in Disney World, which allows you to download any and all of your PhotoPass pictures from your trip. So you can just go up to any Disney PhotoPass photographer who’s set up in the parks, they’ll take some gorgeous pictures (maybe even with special Magic Shots), and then you can download those images from your My Disney Experience app. PhotoPass Photographer If you don’t have Memory Maker, you’ll have to pay for each PhotoPass picture download. But if you do buy it (for $69 a day), you get unlimited downloads. Pro tip: have just 1 person in your group purchase Memory Maker and download and share all the photos you want. This also includes on-ride pictures. Disney PhotoPass photographers are the BEST! Having a full day of photos for $69 rather than a 20-minute photo shoot for $99 could get you even more pictures at a better value. Just make sure you take advantage of this extra by finding several photographers throughout the park! Learn more about the price increases on extra experiences. Water, Soda, and Classic Snacks The Price Increase A few theme park staples got price increases recently, including bottled water, bottled soda, and some iconic snacks. Dasani water used to cost $3.50 for a bottle, but now most places have it listed for $3.75. And SmartWater increased from $5.50 to $5.75 at many locations as well. In this economy? No way! Bottled sodas (like Coca-Cola and Sprite) increased from $3.99 to $4.29 at many locations in the parks. At several restaurants, fountain drinks also increased from $3.99 to $4.29. Bottled drinks At some snack stands and restaurants, iconic snacks also went up in price. Mickey Pretzels went from $7.19 to $7.49 at some places, soft-serve ice cream went from $5.75 to $6… Mickey Pretzel …Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars went from $5.99 to $6.29, and Nestlé® Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwiches went from $5.99 to $6.29. How to Beat It The easiest price increase to beat here is the one on bottled water. You don’t need to buy water in the parks! You can bring your own reusable water bottle and fill it up at water fountains around the parks. Or you can ask for a free cup of water at any quick service restaurant. Bring a water bottle If you want some soda during your trip, you can bring your own into the parks as well. This also applies to snacks — you’re welcome to bring any food or drinks (excluding alcohol) into Disney World parks. Uncrustables You may not want to pack your soda and snacks in a suitcase, but don’t worry — you don’t have to! There are a few different grocery delivery services that serve Disney World hotels. Learn how to get groceries delivered to your Disney hotel from Kroger. Keep in mind that there are some snacks that you won’t want to have sitting in your Disney parks bag all day — anything melty or crumbly (like chocolate or Nature Valley bars) could make a mess, and string cheese turns kind of gross if it’s sitting in the heat for a while. But snacks like Goldfish crackers, Uncrustable sandwiches, and trail mix will keep well and save you lots of money. See which classic snacks saw price increases here. Character Dining The Price Increase Recently, we’ve seen some character meals increase in price pretty drastically, but those increases were due to the return of characters (where previously the characters had been missing). Several character dining spots just got a bit more expensive as part of this latest wave of price increases. Donald Dinner at Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom went from $55 per adult and $36 per child to $59 per adult and $38 per child. Mickey at Tusker House The lunch and dinner buffet at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios increased from $55 per adult to $59 (the kids’ menu stayed the same, at $38). Witch Minnie at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine Storybook Dining with Snow White at Artist Point got a price increase as well. This Wilderness Lodge character meal features Show White, Dopey, Grumpy, and the Evil Queen, and previously the price was $60 per adult and $39 per child for dinner. Now, you’ll be paying $65 per adult instead. Luckily, the children’s price remains the same for now, at $39. Evil Queen And Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort increased in price for the breakfast and dinner menus. Breakfast was previously $42 per adult and $27 per child, and now it costs $45 per adult and $29 per child. Chef Mickey’s For dinner, the old price was $55 per adult and $36 per child, and that increased to $60 per adult and $38 per child. How to Beat It If you’re set on character dining, the cheapest option currently is Garden Grill in EPCOT, which costs $55 per adult and $36 per child (serving lunch or dinner). We really like the food at this spot too, which is a bonus! However, that’s not much cheaper than the other character meals in Disney World. Mickey at Garden Grill To really save some money, you can meet the characters elsewhere in the parks and then eat at non-character dining locations instead. You can find Mickey and Minnie at the Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom and at Red Carpet Dreams in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Disney princesses can be found at Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom and sometimes up on the Main Street train station balcony in this park as well. Click here to find more character meet-and-greets. Compared with character dining, non-character restaurants are generally much cheaper (until you get into the signature dining range). For example, a table service meal at Yak and Yeti Restaurant in Animal Kingdom will be between $15 and $35 for an entrée, compared with the $59 meal at Tusker House in the same park (and we prefer the food at Yak & Yeti). Learn more about the price increases at character dining locations. Other Meals and Snacks The Price Increase We can’t fit all of the price increases at various snack stands, counter service restaurants, and table service restaurants into this post. There were literally HUNDREDS of price increases, including on some of our favorite items like Cheeseburger Pods from Satu’li Canteen and the chicken waffle sandwich at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. Hello, beautiful Here are a few examples: Sleepy Hollow, Magic Kingdom (Counter Service) Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken-Waffle Sandwich and Broccoli Slaw with a Honey-Sriracha Glaze served with House-made Chips — Previously $11.29; Increased to $11.59 Sunshine Tree Terrace, Magic Kingdom (Snack Kiosk) DOLE Whip® Orange Cup — Previously $4.99; Increased to $5.29 DOLE Whip® Strawberry Cup — Previously $4.99, Increased to $5.29 Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (Lounge/Bar) Polynesian Pearl (RumChata Cream Liqueur, Grand Marnier, and Cinnamon with Tropical Juices. The Pearl is yours to keep!) — Previously $21.00; Increased to $22 Uh-Oa (Plantation Original Dark Rum, Bacardi Superior Rum, Orange, Passion Fruit, Guava, Pineapple, and Grapefruit Juices, Falernum, Cinnamon, and fresh Lime Juice. Recommended for Two or more Guests) — Previously $25, Increased to $26 Woody’s Lunch Box, Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Counter Service) Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart — Previously $4.29; Increased to $4.49 The same increase was made for the Lemon-Blueberry Lunch Box Tart and Raspberry Lunch Box Tart Le Cellier Steakhouse, EPCOT (Table Service) Lunch –Rib-Eye Steak (USDA Prime* with Lemon-scented Fingerling Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Roasted Shallot-Whiskey Butter) — Previously $57.00; Increased to $59.00 Lunch — USDA Prime New York Strip Steak* (with Canadian Cheddar Potato Au Gratin, Au Poivre Sauce, Crispy Onions) — Previously $52.00; Increased to $54.00 Cheeseburger Pods at Satu’li Canteen Most of these price increases were less than $1 per item, but there were some $2 to $5 increases, especially at table service restaurants. If you can think of a Disney World restaurant, odds are good that the menu items there are just a bit more expensive now than they were before. Click here to see the HUNDREDS of price increases on Disney World food. How to Beat It So how can you beat this monstrous wave of food price increases? We already mentioned ordering groceries and bringing your own snacks into the parks, which will save you lots of money on snacks. Stock Up on Snacks If you want to save even more, consider eating at counter service restaurants instead of table service ones. The fast food-type restaurants have cheaper options that still provide lots of tasty choices and filling meals. You’ll save quite a bit of money this way, as most counter service meals cost under $20, compared to most table service meals that are over $35. Casey’s Corner You won’t get the fancy meals at the counter service spots, but we have some favorites that serve awesome food. Check out Casey’s Corner (Magic Kingdom), Flame Tree Barbecue (Animal Kingdom), Woody’s Lunch Box (Hollywood Studios), and Yorkshire County Fish Shop (EPCOT) for some of our top choices. See more of our favorite counter service restaurants here. If you’re heading to Disney World soon and are looking for ways to save money in the parks, check out these posts for tips and tricks: 5 Ways to Save $1,000 on Your Disney Trip (Really!) Our NEW Tips for Saving BIG in Disney World! How You Should Spend Your Money in Disney Springs The Best Disney World Souvenirs for Every Budget Plan Your Next Disney Vacation With the Latest Deals and Discounts Our BEST tip for sticking with your budget at Disney World will forever be to plan ahead – especially for dining! When you buy our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World, you’ll get immediate access to our downloadable worksheets for planning your trip, as well as sample one-day dining itineraries. And as a DFB reader, you’re entitled to a discount — use code WDW2022 for 25% off your purchase. You can take our ebook with you! Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest news from Disney World. 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To say that things in Disney World have been busy recently is an understatement. Lots of people in Magic Kingdom right now First, the crowds are coming back into the parks — we had a bit of a slow season in late summer, but fall is bringing people back in droves. Then we had a TON of price increases hit the parks. Genie+ has also gone up in price PLUS the price is dependent on the day of your trip. But what else has been going on, specifically in Magic Kingdom? Let’s find out! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Adventureland Popcorn Cart You can now get Candy Corn Cotton Candy. You’re welcome (yes, we’re quoting Maui). Here Are TWO Halloween Snacks You Can Get for Under $6 in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates There are some shrubs up around Mad Tea Party, so some kind of work is going on here. Mad Tea Party construction The mural inside Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin now features Space Mountain! Space Mountain! We’ve also been tracking construction progress on TRON Lightcycle Run, so here’s what it looks like now: Latest construction We also saw tunnel tracks being built going through the tunnel under TRON for the Walt Disney World Railroad. Progress! We hope this means the Walt Disney World Railroad will be returning soon! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium SO many new items arrived in the Emporium, including a fuzzy Grogu Loungefly Mini Backpack for $75. It’s so fuzzy There are also some fun T-Shirt Keychains available now for $11.99 each. There’s one for #1 Tia… #1 Tia …#1 Boss… #1 Boss …one that says “I Love You”… I Love You …one that says “I Love My Grandpa”… I Love my Grandpa …and one that says “Best Mom.” These would make great stocking stuffers, and they’re only $11.99 each. Best Mom We also found a Tiana Keychain for $14.99… Tiana! …a Beyond Amazing Spider-Man Notebook for $19.99… Spidey notebook …a Dumbo Trinket Tray for $19.99… Sweet Dumbo …a Dumbo Salt and Pepper Shaker Set for $24.99… Color coordinated just like the ride! …a Jafar Pen for $12.99… Jafar and Iago …a Purple Hoodie for $59.99… Love the foil print …a Gray Magic Kingdom Hoodie for $59.99… Gray sweatshirt …Purple Sweatpants for $49.99… Purple sweats …a Gray and Purple Long-Sleeve Shirt for $49.99… Gray and purple …a Disneyland Happiest Place On Earth Sweatshirt for $49.99… Is this shirt lost? …a Pirates of the Caribbean Magnet and Bottle Opener for $14.99… A magnet that’s a bottle opener …a Turning Red Sweater for Kids for $34.99… It’s Mei! …and a Haunted Mansion Mug that’s been restocked — the mug is $34.99. It’s back in stock! We also noticed that one room of the Emporium that once had clothing and a counter with registers now looks a lot different. The registers are now gone and the counter was removed. Looking different How about even MORE merchandise? We also found a Sebastian Shoulder Plush for $22.99… Sebastian …Halloween Tea Towels for $19.99… Boo! …a Nightmare Before Christmas Mug for $19.99… Zero and Jack …a Tinker Bell Pin for $9.99… Tink …a Pooh Onesie for $19.99… Oh, how sweet is is to be a cloud …an Eeyore Onesie for $19.99… In a Feel Good Mood …a Little Mermaid Onesie for $19.99… Mer made for this …a 4Town Shirt for $24.99… 4Town 4Ever …a Disney World Fleece Jacket for $69.99… SUPER fuzzy …Disney World Fleece Pants for $54.99… Matching pants …a Dumbo Sweatshirt for $52.99… Love Dumbo! …an Aristocats Tee for $24.99… Everybody wants to be a cat …an Up Magnet Frame for $14.99… Up! …a Beyond Amazing Spider-Man Mug for $19.99… Spider-Man …a Villains Magnet Frame Set for $19.99… Three magnet frames …a Kid’s Terry Spirit Jersey for $74.99… Embroidered sleeves …Cheshire Cat Boxer Shorts for $19.99… Cheshire Cat …and Cheshire Cat Sweatpants! We’re all mad here The sweatpants are $39.99. 6 EMBARRASSING Emergencies in Disney World — And What To Do About Them Uptown Jewelers The Hercules Loungefly Mini Backpack is here for $85. Hercules! It’s got Meg on the back! Meg! We also found a Loungefly Minnie Mouse Wallet for $50. Minnie! The Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Holiday Collection has arrived. There’s a Satchel for $298… Holiday collection …and a Wallet for $168. Wallet We also found some Parks-exclusive Pandora Charms, including a Hanukkah Charm that’s the first parks-exclusive Hanukkah charm ever made by Pandora. It’s $90. Hanukkah Charm There’s also a cute Mickey Mouse Holiday Charm Set here’s the front… Holiday set …and here’s the back! This set is $245. Holiday set The Loungefly Carrousel Bag is also here. Carrousel! This bag is $80. Here Are 8 Bizarre Things You Never Knew Were in Disney World! Main Street Cinema The Vans Fanny Pack is here! Fanny Pack It’s $34.99. Here Are The SECRET Bathrooms of Disney World Crystal Arts The Clear Crystal Millennium Falcon Figure is back in stock for $600. Millennium Falcon Also, the Timeless Crystal Moments Service has returned — it hasn’t been available since early 2020. You can once more have a 3D photo etched inside crystal. It’s returned! It works like this — you email Crystal Arts a photo and in a week, they deliver the crystal art to you. How it works The price for this ranges from $60 to $1,000, but there are also add-on options for an additional cost (like the bases). Here’s The PROBLEM You Might Have When Renting an ECV in Disney World Memento Mori There’s a new Haunted Mansion Trinket Tray for $17.99, along with… Fun trinket tray …a Singing Busts Print for $44.99… Singing Busts …and a Phantom Five Print! The Phantom Five The Phantom Five Print is $39.99. Haunted Mansion Fans Can Become Madame Leota in Disney World — Here’s HOW! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe New ornament alert! There’s a Mickey and Minnie Holiday 2022 Ornament for $24.99 Best couple .We also found some new Frozen Ornaments. There’s Sven for $24.99… Sven …Olaf for $24.99… Olaf …Anna for $24.99… Anna …and Elsa! Elsa Elsa is $22.99. Star Traders Stay dry with a Mickey and Friends Windbreaker for $59.99… BRIGHT windbreaker There’s also a Matching Tank Top for $29.99. BRIGHT tank We found a new Disney World Mickey Shirt for $24.99, too! Fun Mickey shirt There’s also a new Obi-Wan Kenobi Mug for $19.99… Hello there How about some Skeleton Dance Gear? There’s a Cropped Sweatshirt for $39.99… Skeleton Dance! …a Sweatshirt for $54.99… Comfy sweatshirt …a Tee for $29.99… The tee …and a Table Runner. Table runner! The table runner is $59.99. REVIEW: Where To Get Thanksgiving Dinner ALL. YEAR. LONG. in Disney World Plaza Del Sol Need a Skull that could either be a shot glass or a toothpick holder? A skull thing This seems to be a shot glass and its $12.99. Pirates! There’s also a new Pirates of the Caribbean Tank Top for $24.99. Yo ho, Yo ho! A new Coco Journal is available for $24.99… Pretty journal There’s also a new Coco Serving Tray! Serving tray The serving tray is $49.99… Deck the Halls (And Your Closet) With NEW Holiday Merchandise in Disney World! Big Top Souvenirs A new themed Munchlings Merchandise Cart is here! So cool! We also found a Moana Apple Watch Band for $36.99… Moana …and a Mickey and Minnie Headphone Case. They are so cute! The headphone case is $19.99. Someone Has To Have the Worst Day in Disney World. Will It Be You? If you’re headed to Disney World soon, be sure you make those park pass reservations as soon as you can and jump on those advance dining reservations as early as you can (you can make those 60 days from the first day of your trip). With the parks getting busy again, both of those things should be a priority! If you want to do some planning before your flight (or even on the plane!), 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. 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 absolute favorite thing in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Over 60 New Pieces of Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re a fan of Ratatouille, you’re in the right place! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened last year to celebrate Disney’s 50th Anniversary, and there is tons of merchandise you can grab inspired by Remy around EPCOT. If you won’t be in EPCOT soon though, not to worry — a new Ratatouille Loungefly backpack has just dropped online! To celebrate the film’s 15th Anniversary, you can now grab the Ratatouille 15th Anniversary Loungefly Backpack on shopDisney for $85! The front of the bag features a window looking out to the Eiffel Tower above the front pocket, which is Remy lounging on a plaid picnic blanket with cheese, fruit, bread, and wine. ©Disney The back of the bag is black and cream colored with Gusteau’s quote “Food always comes to those who love to cook.” ©Disney The side pockets and interior lining of the bag have the same plaid pattern as the front. We think it’s the perfect gift for fans of Remy and the film! Grab the Ratatouille 15th Anniversary Loungefly Backpack here! Planning to pick this up in Disney World soon? We’ve got the perfect t-shirt for you to wear into the parks! Click here to check out our whole merch line! Get all kinds of park-inspired designs! If you’re on the hunt for more Loungefly bags, we just spotted a new Peter Pan bag, the Big Thunder Mountain Loungefly bag and ears are online now, and we’ve started seeing holiday Loungefly hit the shelves as well! Since Loungefly bags are so popular, if you see a design you like, we suggest grabbing it sooner rather than later so you don’t miss out on it. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest merchandise info! We suggest grabbing these 10 Loungefly bags before they’re gone! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you feel about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Let us know in the comments below! The post A New 15th Anniversary 'Ratatouille' Loungefly Just Dropped Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In search for a new festive treat to celebrate the season? Well look no further, we have a new at Joffrey’s home recipe for you and your family to enjoy this fall! Our coffee has never looked better! Nothing quite gets you mood for fall like pumpkins, right? We have got you covered with recipe for a delicious Pumpkin Pie Iced Coffee that’s perfect to get you going up up and away in the morning all while feeling you’ve indulged in a tasty seasonal treat to start your day! Ready to start drooling? Well, wait no longer, because we have all the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe! Halloween in Disney World And just as a note, the recipe is for a single serving. @Joffrey’s Ingredients 5 oz. Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Flavored Coffee 1/2 oz. Pumpkin Pie Syrup 1/2 oz. Marshmallow Syrup 2 oz. Half & Half Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and graham cracker crumbs, Yum! Pumpkin in the Magic Kingdom The recipe calls for MONIN syrup but feel free to use whatever syrup you like best! Now you’re all set to have a nice seasonal treat to kick off your day this fall season. Let us know in the comments below how yours comes out! If you liked this recipe, check out more of our festive creations here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you making any Disney recipes soon? Let us know in the comments below! The post RECIPE: Make a Joffrey's Pumpkin Pie Iced Coffee at Home! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Raise your hand if you’ve ever dreamed of getting married in a Disney Park. Raise your hand again if you’d love to get married in a Disney Park…with a Haunted Mansion theme. Haunted Mansion It’s officially Halloween season and we’re ALL about the spooky Disney treats, merchandise, and more, and one of the most epic ways to celebrate would be to get married in Disney World — and yes, you CAN have a Halloween-themed wedding! Disney Weddings offer guests a variety of ways and places to get married in Disney World, from in front of Cinderella Castle to Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but if a Halloween wedding is your dream you can also get married in front of the Tower of Terror. OooOooOOhhhh (and more spooky noises). ©Disney But in addition to your wedding venue, couples booking a Disney Wedding also get to select portrait sessions in front of different spots in the parks. If you want a creepy vibe, you can take photos in front of the Haunted Mansion in both Disney World and Disneyland, the Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and even in front of the Mickey Pumpkin in Disneyland! ©Disney Want to add an extra haunted effect to your Disney Wedding? Couples can also book special Disney entertainment, like Disney Villains or even characters from the Haunted Mansion or Pirates of the Caribbean! ©Disney And of COURSE, there are Halloween-themed treats to choose from, including desserts inspired by the Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking ghosts… ©Disney …cakes and cocktails with a The Nightmare Before Christmas twist… ©Disney …and even a Haunted Mansion wedding cake! We love the “Just Hitched” cake topper. ©Disney Getting married in Disney World is a dream come true for many people, and adding a Halloween twist is just the thing many couples may want. Just keep in mind that a Disney Wedding CAN be on the pricey side, so you may want to start saving your pennies now! Keep following DFB for more Disney Wedding news and updates! How much does a Disney Wedding cost? We’ll tell you! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you have a Disney Wedding? Tell us in the comments! The post A Haunted Mansion-Themed Disney Wedding?? Sign Us Up! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you thought Disney World was expensive before, get ready. Disney World Price increases on tickets, food items, and more are not unusual at Disney World. Earlier in 2022, we saw HUNDREDS of price increases impact snacks and food items across Disney World restaurants. We’ve also seen sneaky ticket price increases put in place for 2022 and 2023. But October of 2022 brought with it even MORE increases on everything from photo sessions to Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars. So how can you avoid having your budget severely impacted by price increases at the Most Magical Place on Earth? We’ve got some tips. 1 — Travel During “Slow” Season The first thing you can do to help minimize your trip budget overall and potentially minimize any impacts of future price increases is travel during Disney World’s “slower” seasons. You’ll want to avoid peak times of the year like spring break, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve in order to get the best deals. To see the CHEAPEST days to go to Disney World in 2022, click here. And click here for our 2023 edition. Lower Crowd Levels It can be beneficial to travel during the slower season for many reasons. From a pure planning perspective, if you travel during the slower season you’ll likely get the best prices on park tickets (which vary in price according to expected demand), and hotels (which similarly vary in price throughout the year). Now that the price of the “standard” Disney Genie+ service also varies depending on when you visit, going during a slower period can also help you save money there. (Remember that Genie+ is Disney World’s replacement for FastPass+ and it enables you to skip the standby lines at dozens of rides throughout the resort). ©Disney Individual Attraction Selection (or Pay-Per-Ride) also varies in price depending on the date (as well as the ride and park). (Pay-Per-Ride allows you to buy access to the Lightning Lane for a single ride — it’s reserved for popular rides that are NOT available through the “standard” Genie+ system.) In this case, traveling during slower periods gives you the best chance of buying that Individual Lightning Lane for Avatar: Flight of Passage at its cheaper rate. If a price increase is later announced that’ll impact your trip, traveling during the “slower” season could give you the best chance of minimizing the impact. Sometimes greater increases are put in place for peak days as compared to slower days. For example, some ticket prices increased $10 in the lower tiers, but increased by $15 in the highest tier (for the peak busy season) in Disneyland. Going during the slow period can improve your chances of taking a smaller “hit” to your budget if later price increases appear. Click here to get a look at the increase in price for 2 iconic experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge 2 — Get Groceries Delivered Hundreds of Disney World food items are now more expensive due to price increases that took place in 2022. If you were planning on getting ALL of your food — from bottles of water to basic breakfast bars — from Disney World’s restaurants and gift shops, your budget could be severely impacted by these increases. BUT you can avoid this with a simple step! Everyday items are getting more expensive Instead of buying bottles of water in the parks (which recently increased in price), buy bottles of water from a local grocery store. Though you’ll have to deal with ordinary inflation-related impacts on prices there, you’ll still likely be able to get a whole case of water bottles at a MUCH cheaper price than what you’d find in Disney World. Then, if Disney decides to increase the price of its bottled water again before your trip, you won’t have to worry. You won’t have to rely on their items but instead will have your own supply of goodies in the room. You could also really become resourceful and buy a reusable water bottle that you can refill time and time again with the FREE water offered in the parks. You can bring your own snacks! But it goes beyond water bottles. You can pick up all kinds of things at the local grocery store to save cash on your Disney trip and avoid being impacted by further Disney food price increases. If you aren’t a big breakfast eater, you can pick up some snack bars to take with you on the go. If you are looking to save on snacks in general, you can order bags of chips or goldfish from the grocery store instead of spending significantly more for similar items in the parks. You could use a rideshare or private car service to get to the grocery store to get the items you need, or you can make your life even easier by using grocery store delivery services (like Instacart) to deliver everything you need right to your Disney hotel. Smart Lockers at All-Star Music Seriously, we cannot begin to explain how this could significantly change your budget and your plans. If you’ve never gotten groceries delivered to your Disney hotel, we can help. Click here for our step-by-step guide to ordering Kroger grocery delivery to Disney World Check out our step-by-step guide for ordering Instacart grocery delivery to your Disney World hotel And check out EVERYTHING you need to know about having food delivered to your Disney World hotel And if you’ve been wondering just how much you’ll pay for necessities in the Disney World gift shops, click here to see all the details. 3 — Create a Budget With Price Increases in Mind When you create your budget, you likely leave some wiggle room for some “emergency” or “last minute” costs. But, you’ll want to reevaluate those budgets with a special look at how price increases could impact your numbers. Park tickets (if you haven’t already booked them), hotel stays (if you haven’t already booked that), character dining, regular dining, snacks, Genie+, merchandise, and more could all INCREASE in price just days before or even during your trip. From one day to the next, that character breakfast you budgeted $42 per adult for could increase to $45 per adult, without any warning. Suddenly, you’re out $3 more per person than you budgeted. And while that might seem small at first, when considered across a broad spectrum of increases at multiple locations, it can really add up. Uh Oh! So what can you do? When making your budget (or editing your budget), look at each area that could see a potential price increase before your trip or during your trip (particularly food, Genie+, and merchandise). Make sure that you’ve left enough wiggle room in your budget to account for increases that could happen. Give yourself enough extra money in those budget areas to make things work even if prices do go up unexpectedly. Best case scenario: prices don’t increase and you’ll have extra money left in your budget to spend on other things or take back home. Worst case scenario: prices do increase, but you’ll be prepared as you’ve left enough room in the budget to make it work. (Worst case scenario without advanced planning for increases: you end up crying when looking at your final Disney World bill or have to sacrifice something and not get the trip of your dreams). Click here to see why Disney World will cost you THOUSANDS more in 2023 4 — Know When Price Increases Typically Hit One of the best ways to be prepared for potential price increases is by knowing when price increases historically have happened so you know what to expect. When it comes to park tickets, our friends at AllEars have tracked when price increases have typically occurred. The months where Disney has generally announced the most price increases for tickets are June, followed by February and October. Dumbo And that tracks with some of what we’ve seen recently. In 2022, we saw some sneaky price increases for Disney World tickets put in place in February. We also saw some more hidden price increases for 2023 Disney World tickets revealed in June of 2022. Following that same pattern. In February of 2021, we saw some changes made to the ticket price calendar for 2022. February is also when we’ve seen prices raised for Annual Passholders in years past. So basically, if you want to buy tickets ahead of time and avoid these increases, consider purchasing your tickets before or between these months. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad For food, we saw HUNDREDS of food-related price increases announced in January and again in October of 2022. This is something Disney has done before. They increased tons of food prices back in October of 2019. We also saw some Disney Dining plan increases announced from 2019 into 2020 (we shared a post about them back in January of 2020). The Dining Plan is still unavailable but set to return soon. So expect food price increases in January, October, and when transitioning into the new year, though note that food price increases can and DO happen year-round. Mickey Waffles Room rates change in price throughout the year. You should expect to see those go up as you get closer to busier time periods (holidays, summer, spring break, etc.). Discounts tend to be offered during slower periods to encourage guests to come, and rates can normalize once more out-of-towners feel tempted to visit the parks. VIP Tours and Dessert Parties have seen increases in price sometimes in February. But we’ve also seen increases announced for special experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (like droid and lightsaber building) in April and October, and increases announced in October for things like photo sessions. Beach Club Resort Overall, January, February, June, and October can be some big months where increases are announced for various things at the Disney parks. If you’ll be traveling during those times, leave some extra room in your budget in case an unexpected increase gets announced right before your trip. Or see what you can buy early so as to “lock in” cheaper rates. Click here to see what character meals were hit with price increases in October of 2022 5 — Buy Your Tickets Early This is something we mentioned above, but it bears repeating. If you already know what dates you’ll be in Disney World, buy those tickets EARLY. If you buy them early, you’ll “lock in” whatever price you bought them for. If Disney decides to increase ticket prices later, you won’t have to worry and you’ll have saved yourself some money and heartache. 6 — Do Some Research We know. “Do some research” might not exactly be the directive you wanted to hear ahead of your “relaxing” vacation. But if you want to avoid or at least prepare for price increases, your research will all pay off. If you’ve already made your budget, be sure to keep checking it as your trip gets closer. Check the restaurants on your list to see if any big price increases have happened that could alter your budget or trip plans. Do You Need to Change Any Dining Plans? You may also want to poke around to see if there are better options. If that snack you were thinking of getting suddenly got more expensive, is there another similar snack somewhere else that might be slightly cheaper? Sometimes there are dupes in Disney World that can help you save a bit of cash! The key here is to be prepared for as much as you can and leave yourself enough wiggle room to handle everything else. Click here to see what iconic snacks got a price increase in Disney World! 7 — Stretch Your Dollars If price increases threaten your food fun and suddenly your budget gets a little tighter, then turn to snacks or strategies that can really help you stretch that dollar. First, you can try to opt for meals that are big enough to share. Check out our list of the TOP sharable meals in Disney World. You Should Share These Potentially! If you want to knock out two meals at once, why not opt for a brunch that can cover your breakfast and lunch needs? Or you could go for a breakfast buffet that’ll fill you up (at a cheaper price usually than lunch/dinner) and last you until dinner? You can also opt to get larger snacks that are often cheaper than full meals but are large enough to be meals! Take a look at our list of the 3 snacks that are big enough to enjoy as your meal. YUM You could also consider ordering off the kids menu to save a few bucks! Click here to see our picks of the BEST kids menus in Disney World. If you use these tools, you’ll still be able to enjoy some delicious Disney meals while saving money too. Click here to see some SNEAKY ways to save money in Disney World 8 — Beware of Surge Pricing And finally, this sort of ties into everything mentioned above, but be aware of SURGE pricing. The key here is to understand that little things — especially Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection (or Pay-Per-Ride) costs can now vary day by day. So it’s not a fixed cost you can count on being steady. Be sure to allow enough room in your budget for those peak dates with the most expensive pricing. But remember that surge pricing doesn’t just affect Disney World. You might face surge pricing for things like rideshare services. So be prepared for that as well. Click here to read more about Disney’s price surges What Now? You may not know exactly when another price increase will be announced and impact your trip, but the best thing you can do is create a budget, update it continuously, and prepare as best you can for potential increases in the future. 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. Stay tuned for more Disney tips and tricks.  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 are your best budgeting strategies for Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post How to Prevent Price Increases From RUINING Your Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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In our opinion, one of the best things about the holidays is the food. Disney Springs From all of the new Halloween treats in Disney to the new holiday merchandise online and the upcoming new merchandise, we are really starting to feel the joy of the holidays. Now Disney Springs is adding to the joy and cheer. If you’re someone who adores holiday meal leftovers, we think we have the perfect new sandwich for you. Heading over to Disney Springs, you can find the Holiday Ham Sandwich for a limited time only at the Earl of Sandwich. This sandwich was described as a “holiday feast” and it is only available at participating locations and it’s a returning item. In the past, the Holiday Ham sandwich featured ham, cranberry sauce, cheddar, and yams. Holiday Ham Sandwich In the past, Earl of Sandwich has also featured the Holiday Turkey sandwich. While we’re pretty excited to see the return of the Holiday Ham sandwich, we are also pretty excited about some new offerings in Disney Springs as well. From the new Caramel Spice Snack Cakes at Gideons Bakehouse to the Black Flame Petite Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie, Disney Springs has you covered on the holiday snacks and treats. Don’t forget to keep following DFB for all of your holiday snacks and treat updates. Check out our original review of the Holiday Ham Sandwich here! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to see this sandwich return? Tell us in the comments below! The post A Holiday Favorite Is Returning to Earl of Sandwich in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s BoardWalk is getting some BIG changes! Disney’s BoardWalk The BoardWalk Deli recently opened, The Cake Bake Shop is bringing desserts to the BoardWalk soon, and the BoardWalk Inn will be “reinvigorated” with changes in the lobby, lounge, and guest rooms. And now there’s a BIG change in one space inside BoardWalk Inn! We took a trip to Belle Vue Lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and noticed something new! This lesser-known lounge is open for a continental-style breakfast from 7AM to 11AM, serving pastries, cereal, and beverages. In the evenings from 5PM to 11PM, the lounge reopens for drinks. Belle Vue Lounge sign So what’s different? Take a look at the furniture! It’s all new! For context, this is what the Belle Vue Lounge used to look like… Old Belle Vue Lounge look …and here’s what it looks like now! Instead of dark plaid sofas and floral armchairs, there are now more modern sofas in shades of blue-green, with some armchairs in a coordinating print and others in a complementary shade of light brown. A new look! There are lots of tables and chairs for you to sit down and rest with your coffee or cocktail. Did we mention that zero-proof cocktails are debuting at the lounge? New chairs New signature cocktails were also released at Belle Vue Lounge, and we were able to get a sneak peek at them. Stay tuned for a full review soon! If you’re looking for more menu items in Disney World, check out the FIVE new menu items just added to Bar Riva at Disney’s Riviera Resort, including a Molten Chocolate Cake. New food to try! Keep following DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to learn more about the new signature cocktails at the Belle Vue Lounge! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited Belle Vue Lounge? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See What's CHANGED at the Belle Vue Lounge in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

From the rainforest to the deepest seafloors, to the cretaceous period, earth’s darkest caves and the farthest reaches of space, National Geographic Live has a wealth of stories to tell as the 2022-23 event series kicks off in cities across North America. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s never too early for Christmas, right? Snow on Main Street! Disney merchandise tends to be a passion of ours and lately, Disney has really been delivering. From new collections like the Disney x Vans 50th anniversary collection, the latest holiday Dooney and Bourke collections, and new Starbucks cups, our wallets have been looking pretty empty. Now, Disney has made it even easier to add a little holiday cheer to your home while you sit at home! This week we found several new items on shopDisney that have our wallets jingling like sleigh bells! With Christmas only a few months (more like weeks) away, Disney has dropped 5 new items online that you can get right now. First is the Mickey Mouse Icon “Joy” Throw Pillow that brings us utter joy! (Get what we did there?) Look how fluffy! This white, fluffy pillow spells out Joy with the use of a plaid Mickey head as the “O” in the middle! The back of the pillow also features the same classic red and black plaid pattern. We love these colors! You can grab this fluffy, reversible pillow for $49.99 online now. Although we love this pillow, it’s not the only home decor you can get online today. Grab Your Own Joy Pillow Here Next up, is the shining star of today’s shopping list. This Mickey Mouse Homestead Tree Topper is sure to brighten up your Christmas tree. This golden topper features a Mickey icon in the middle and is made of iron and gold glitter. It’s shining so bright This shining star is currently on sale for $49.99 and it’s a part of the Mickey Mouse Homestead Collection. While we love decorating our homes, we also love getting to add a few new items to our closets too. Get Your Own Mickey Tree Topper Here The next item you can grab right now is the Mickey Mouse Holiday Treats Hooded Coverall for Adults. These coveralls are perfect for anyone looking to feel like a kid on Christmas! We need these now This one-piece sleepwear item features Mickey ears on the hood so you can feel like you’re with the main mouse even while you’re at home. These pajamas also bring holiday cheer by featuring gingerbread Mickeys and candy canes. Why is this making us hungry? These fleece-lined PJs will cost you $69.99 and come in sizes S through XXL. If you’re still feeling chilly though, Disney has you covered! Get Your Own Mickey Holiday Treats Coveralls Here This latest jacket is sure to keep you warm even on the coldest days. This Mickey Mouse and Friends Faux Fur Jacket is everything we’ve been dreaming of. This jacket has all of our favorite pals on it like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, and Pluto in some awesome retro looks! We feel warmer just looking at it This faux white fur looks super warm and all of our pals are embroidered on the jacket. We first spotted this jacket in the parks so we’re excited that we can now bring it home even if we don’t have a trip to the parks any time soon. This jacket is currently on sale for $89.99. Grab Your Own Faux Fur Jacket Here Finally, in our finds for the day, Disney is making sure you’re covered from head to toe in holiday merchandise this year. This new Pixar Holiday Jibbitz Set by Crocs will make sure even your feet can be decked out for the holidays. Are you a crocs fan? This set features some fan-favorite characters like Mike Wazowski as a holiday wreath, Eve from Wall-E and Ham and Bo-Peep from Toy Story as ornaments, and Doug from Up as a present. This set of 5 is sure to keep Pixar and Crocs fans happy this holiday. You can grab this set for $17.99. Get Your Pixar Holiday Jibbitz Set Here Overall, Disney has a ton of new holiday merch coming out every day and you can be sure they’ll release even more as the holidays approach. You can always check out more online merchandise here and you can get a glimpse into the Halloween merchandise we’ve found here. As always, make sure you’re following DFB for all of the latest merchandise updates! Check out the BEST Disney Merchandise Around Here Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which item will you be buying? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Dropped Even More Holiday Merchandise ONLINE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is approaching — and from now to November 4, 2022, guests at Shanghai Disney Resort are in for a wickedly fun time. The beloved Donald’s Halloween Treat Cavalcade will return to the parade route in addition to an assortment of frighteningly delicious food, encounters with villains and more! Get into the spirit of the […]View the full article

Ghoulish delights have arrived at Tokyo Disney Resort! It’s time to witness the bewitching delights of “Disney Halloween” at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea now through Oct. 31. View the full article

With more tricks and treats than ever, guests are in for a wicked surprise at Hong Kong Disneyland this Halloween which runs through Oct. 31!View the full article

Burger King fans, get excited! Toad Burger in Disney World We are big fans of burgers over here. So much so that we have a list of all the burgers you can find in Disney World and we try all the new ones that come out, even if they sorta scare us. If you’re not near Disney but still love burgers, you’ll love this new offering from Burger King to celebrate Halloween! According to Business Wire, Burger King is not only adding an electromagnetic field ghost detector in the Burger King App to tell rewards members if they have paranormal activity in their house (yep, you read that right), but those who download the app and use the feature will see a meal for two featuring the new limited time Ghost Pepper Whopper. ©Burger King The Ghost Pepper Whopper is a flame-grilled beef patty, spicy queso, crispy jalapeños, bacon, and ghost pepper cheese, all on a toasted orange and black sesame seed bun. It became available on October 10th and will only be available for a limited time! Meanwhile, the new paranormal feature and Ghost Pepper Whopper offer will be available for Royal Perks Members only in the app from October 17th—31st. ©Burger King Did you know that there’s been lots of other fast food restaurants news recently too? A retired Taco Bell item will be returning soon, KFC has introduced new mac & cheese fried chicken wraps, and McDonald’s has adult happy meals for a limited time! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest big news happening both inside and out of Disney World. Is this new chicken spot giving Chicken Guy! a run for its money?! 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 fast food restaurant to grab a meal at? Tell us in the comments below! The post A NEW Ghost Pepper 🔥 Whopper Is Coming to Burger King! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Have you noticed those portable charger stations around Disney? Ever wondered how they work? FuelRods can be found all around the parks! These stations are for FuelRods, a super easy way to ensure your phone stays fully charged throughout those long days in the parks! Nowadays you pretty much have to be on your phone at Disney Parks to use Genie+ and Mobile Order, or even if you’re just taking pictures and videos, which can quickly drain your battery. A portable charger is a must, and FuelRods are a convenient choice! As a part of Amazon’s Early Access Sale, they’re discounting FuelRod starter kits, with the single FuelRod kit marked down to under $20! This sale is only available to Amazon Prime members, and if you haven’t signed up for Prime yet you’re in luck — Amazon is giving away a whole month of Prime membership for free! Just click the banner below to sign up. If FuelRods are new to you, they’re pretty easy to use. With traditional portable chargers, you have a limited amount of battery inside. Once your portable charger is fully drained you need to re-charge THAT before you can get any use out of it again. With FuelRods, when you run out of charges, just head to the nearest station to swap your empty charger with a new one. You essentially have unlimited battery while out and about! Two pack of FuelRods with mini charging cables For a while it was free to swap out your charger for a new one, but in 2019 FuelRod announced replacements would cost an additional $3. This caused a bit of an uproar, and it was decided that anyone who purchased their initial FuelRod kit prior to 2019 could continue to receive their refills for free. To track this, original FuelRod customers would sign up using their email, which they would then use to login to the refill stations to receive the free refills. However we’ve noticed that we can sometimes exchange our old chargers for a refill without having to input any information and still get ours for free, so just keep that in mind! Swapping out your charger is easy! We like using FuelRods because we don’t have to worry about keeping our portable charges charged (just another thing to remember!) and they are the perfect size, small enough to fit in a pocket. On Amazon you can get a kit with a single fully-charged FuelRod or pick a pack of 2 or 3. Each one comes with mini charging cords that will fit almost any smart device! Don’t miss out on this amazing discount, which is disappearing after today! Click here to buy the FuelRod Portable Charger Kit! If you still need an Amazon Prime membership, click the banner below to get all signed up for your free trial! Disney is already releasing their holiday plans! Click below for all the deets on this super special time in the parks. 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! If you’ve used FuelRods before, what do you like about them? If you’re thinking of switching, what do you prefer about them over traditional portable chargers? Let us know below! The post Fuel Rod Portable Phone Chargers Are On Sale at Amazon Today Only! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article