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Disney World is closing out its 50th Anniversary next year, but there’s an even bigger celebration on the way — the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company! Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo The company was founded in 1923, and starting in 2023, we’ll be celebrating 100 years of excitement. We can’t wait to check out all the celebrations for ourselves…but will we be able to party it up in Disney World? Here’s what we know so far. Most of What Has Been Announced is for Disneyland Resort So far, the announcements for the celebration have been heavily based at Disneyland Resort. At the D23 Expo, Disney shared that Disneyland Resort would be the epicenter for the 100th Anniversary, and as such, they’ll be getting a lot of special offerings. We already know that there will be merchandise, but on top of that, they’ll be getting two new fireworks shows, “World of Color — One” and Wondrous Journeys. Concept Art for Wondrous Journeys Also part of the 100th celebration, the Magic Happens Parade will return to Disneyland Park and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will open in on the west coast on January 27th, 2023. On top of it all, Sleeping Beauty Castle will get a special anniversary makeover. So what’s happening at Disney World? Disney World Will Likely Get Merchandise If there’s anything Disney loves to do for a special occasion, it’s release a new merchandise collection! We already got a sneak peek at some of the 100th Anniversary items, including two new pairs of platinum drip ears. (Yes, they’re exactly what they sound like!) Platinum Drip Minnie Ears Disney also shared a photo of the 100th Anniversary Spirit Jersey from Disneyland. Most of the time, Disney releases spirit jerseys with designs for each coast, so it’s possible we’ll get a Disney World version of the shirt as well. ©Disney If you’re doubtful about the 100th Anniversary merch coming to Disney World, just remember the Main Street Electrical Parade 50th Anniversary collection. The parade was only showing at Disneyland, but we still got the full collection of merchandise in the Disney World parks shortly after its return. Hopefully, we’ll see the same with the 100th Anniversary! And if not, our guess is that some of it will at least be available on shopDisney. A New Fireworks Show! At EPCOT, Disney has revealed that Harmonious will be ending its run in 2023 to make way for a 100th Anniversary-inspired fireworks show. The show is set to premiere in the latter part of the year, and not many details have been revealed so far, but we’ll keep you updated as Disney announces more. Harmonious And although it’s not officially part of the 100th Anniversary, an updated nighttime spectacular is coming to Magic Kingdom in 2023 as well. The show will feature the hit song “Happily Ever After” although Disney hasn’t confirmed whether it will be the same as the old fireworks show of the same name. We fireworks! Basically, we’ve got some fun new entertainment options to check out if you’re visiting next year! We’ll Be Learning More About the Celebrations Soon Officially, Disney’s 100th Anniversary celebrations kick off during Rockin’ New Year’s Eve, but most of the offerings won’t start at Disneyland Resort until January 27th. That’s just a few months away, so it’s likely that we’ll be learning more about the celebrations in the coming weeks! ©Disney As soon as we get more details, we’ll make sure to share them with you here. We don’t want any of our readers to miss out on the fun! And of course, we’ll let you know as soon as any of the celebration merchandise drops in the parks and online as well. If you’re not going to make it to Disney World or Disneyland Resort next year, don’t worry! There will also be. special traveling exhibit for the 100th Anniversary with plenty of Disney artifacts, props, costumes, and other historical elements. Make sure to check it out if you get the chance! When Will Disney’s 100th Anniversary Actually Start? Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary? Tell us in the comments! The post Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! SNOAP Soon, we’ll be attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, enjoying the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays (including the Candlelight Processional), and frolicking in snoap (aka FAKE snow). However, there’s one place in Florida that doesn’t need snoap — why? Because it has REAL snow. That’s right — you can see REAL snow at Snowcat Ridge in Dade City, Florida, where you can also indulge in fun snow activities, like snow tubing and making snow angels. REAL snow angels! There’s even a play area for snowball fights. ©Snowcat Ridge How is that possible, you might ask? Well, they do MAKE the snow there (because it’s not like snow is a natural occurrence in Florida), but it’s made with JUST water, which makes it REAL snow. ©Snowcat Ridge If you’d like to head out to Snowcat Ridge, it opens for the season on November 10th. You can get tickets on the Snowcat Ridge website, which run from $26.95 through $39.95 depending on the date you go. Note that you’ll save $5 on each ticket if you buy online in advance. ©Snowcat Ridge Looking for more fun things to do during the holidays? Be sure to follow along with DFB as we attend the first EPCOT Festival of the Holidays on November 25th — we’ll be there covering all the entertainment, activities, and FOOD! We’ll also be attending the very first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on November 8th and we’ll be sure to share EVERYTHING with you from that, too! Here Are The 14 Menu Items CONFIRMED for EPCOT’s 2022 Festival of the Holidays 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! Have you ever been to Snowcat Ridge? Let us know what it was like in the comments! The post The ONLY Place You'll Find REAL Snow in Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney World has gone through quite a few changes since it first opened in 1971. Magic Kingdom From additional parks and attractions to new restaurants and hotels, Disney is constantly coming up with ways to bring new experiences to guests. But, sometimes these changes mean that a previously popular area of the parks has been left to feel all but abandoned or downright creepy. In fact, you might even walk right past some of these spots without even realizing it. Next time you’re walking around Disney World, keep an eye out for these abandoned and creepy spots! Now, you might have heard about actual abandoned locations around Disney World like River Country or Discovery Island (no, not the one in Animal Kingdom!), but what about those seemingly abandoned spots you walk past all the time? Let’s check out some places around Disney World property that are pretty creepy and all but abandoned. Main Street U.S.A. Train Station Pixar Place Pixar Place is an area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios that was once home to actual soundstages used for productions, and it was made to resemble the actual Pixar Animation Studios in California (before Toy Story Land was built in the park, this is where Toy Story Mania was located!). ©D23 But, once Toy Story Land opened, Disney had to figure out something to do with this area, so it was “taken over” by The Incredibles and rethemed to Municiberg. Here, guests could occasionally find character meet and greets and photo ops. Pixar Place closed But in recent years, Pixar Place is often totally closed off to guests by a large gate and is usually only open when park capacity calls for it. You can still find Num Num Cookies at the Market when Pixar Place is closed (which is pretty much all the time)! See the Changes Coming to Toy Story Land Here Animation Courtyard Welcome to Animation Courtyard, the large and open space home to attractions dedicated to Disney animation…and Star Wars, apparently. Voyage of the Little Mermaid is found in this area, and still has not reopened since the park closures. Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard You’ll also find the Disney Junior Dance Party, Star Wars Launch Bay, and Walt Disney Presents in this area, which essentially means there are a whole lot of characters back here but not much else. Before the return of character meet and greets at Launch Bay, this spot often felt empty and still just has a weird vibe. Star Wars Launch Bay Aside from the Star Wars meet and greets though, Animation Courtyard doesn’t have a whole lot going for it. At least, no E-ticket level attractions can be found here, which can make it feel abandoned. Read About the Star Wars Launch Bay Meet and Greet Here DinoLand U.S.A. This is one spot on the list that was actually designed to look abandoned! DinoLand U.S.A. in Animal Kingdom was made to look like a rundown roadside carnival, and for the most part it does. But, it may have worked just a little too well as it’s rarely busy and just seems out of place. DinoLand U.S.A. We wouldn’t recommend hanging out in DinoLand when it gets too late or too empty, as we’ve experienced some seriously creepy truck-stop vibes from this area. But, if you love a good creepy vibe, maybe you should check it out! DinoLand Even Disney may agree, as they announced a potential retheme for this entire land at the 2022 D23 Expo. A new Moana or Zootopia land would probably feel much less rundown and abandoned than DinoLand U.S.A.. Check Out the Concept Art for the Potential DinoLand Retheme Aunt Polly’s & Tom Sawyer Island Did you know there’s a quick service restaurant in the middle of Magic Kingdom that most people don’t know about? Yep! Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island is open only on the busiest of Disney World days and you can find things like sandwiches and chips on the menu. Aunt Polly’s You might have even walked right past it on your way to explore the fort and caves on Tom Sawyer Island without realizing it! Speaking of Tom Sawyer Island, those caves can be super eerie if there aren’t many people down there. Tom Sawyer Island cave We’ve found the Island to be emptiest closest to closing, which usually happens before sundown since it’s only accessible by boat. Next time you’re down there, you might only hear your own voice echoing in the caves! See Our Last Review of Aunt Polly’s Here Walking Paths There are also a few different walking paths on Disney World property that can be super creepy at night or when no one is around. The path from Saratoga Springs to Disney Springs closes at night because Disney doesn’t want guests walking on it, and the Saratoga Springs path to Old Key West can be dark and isn’t much better. Walking path from Saratoga Springs to Disney Springs We’ve also felt one too many weird vibes when walking on the path that connects Hollywood Studios to EPCOT, but keep in mind that we haven’t experienced anything actually dangerous on any of these paths before! Walking around Disney World is one of our favorite things to do While none of these spots are technically abandoned, many of them are often pretty much empty or not very well populated. In some cases, Disney chooses to keep them closed altogether. If you find yourself around any of these spots, keep your eyes peeled for anything creepy or strange! If you’re already planning your next trip to Disney World, you’re going to need this discount code – WDW2022. DFB Guide Use it to save 25% when you buy our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, tips, tricks, and more — and be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. 5 Places You DON’T Want To Walk After Dark in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you know of any more abandoned and creepy spots in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Abandoned and Creepy Parts of Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spooky season just got even spookier, especially in Disneyland. Disney California Adventure The Halloween decorations are up, Haunted Mansion Holiday is open, and we’ve already been to Oogie Boogie Bash and met a LOT of villains. However, two NEW spooky characters have officially put in an appearance in Avengers Campus, and we’ve got the PHOTOS. If you’ve watched Marvel’s Werewolf By Night on Disney+, these are two characters you’ll instantly recognize. First, we spotted Jack Russell in his werewolf form, stalking the rooftops of Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Jack Russell Yes, there is a WEREWOLF in Disneyland! He was moving around really quickly and scaring the visitors at Avengers Campus. There he goes! We also got a chance to see Elsa Bloodstone up close! Elsa She was even letting guests get up close to the bloodstone (after all she went through to get it, we’re a little surprised!). Check out her bloodstone! If you’re looking for these characters, though, you probably won’t see them until nighttime. It’s also important to note that these characters will likely be around for a limited time. We think it’s pretty awesome that Disney has already brought these characters into the park — now if we could just get these two in Disney World, too! If you haven’t yet seen Werewolf By Night, it’s streaming now on Disney+ — it’s a must for Marvel fans, but also anyone who loves classic monster movies! Looking for even more spooky content to watch? Here’s everything new streaming on Disney+ this month — and there is a lot of great Halloween stuff (and Hocus Pocus 2, of course!). Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you seen Werewolf By Night yet? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post You Can Now See A Werewolf (!!) in Disney's Avengers Campus! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve probably all been there — it’s time to knock out that holiday shopping, but you have NO idea what to get someone! Last year’s holiday merchandise You’ve looked at all the lists online and yet nothing seems to stand out. You want to gift something special, something that a person will look at and say, “Whoa, that’s rad.” Look no further, because we’ve rounded up a list of super rad Disney gifts so you can check off your Christmas list! Know someone heading out on a Disney trip sometime in the new year or after Christmas? Get them Ready to Ride with this DFB-exclusive shirt! The whole family can be ready to ride! It comes in toddler, youth, and adult sizes so the whole family can be ready for Disney. Get the adult shirt for $26.99. Click Here To Buy the DFB Ready to Ride Shirt Or, if the gift recipient is all about Disney snacks, check out our Rides, Drinks, Snacks DFB shirt! Rides. Drinks. Snacks. Say no more! It comes in multiple colors so you can choose what you like best. This one is also $26.99! Click Here To Shop the DFB Rides, Drinks, Snacks Shirt This DFB Magical Lands sweatshirt features all our favorite Magic Kingdom lands, and it’s cozy too! Magical Lands Sweatshirt It would be perfect for that one random chilly day Disney World sees each year (kidding — it’s more like two chilly days). Get it now for $38.99. Click Here To Shop the DFB Magical Lands Sweatshirt Need a stocking stuffer for someone? We’ve got you covered with the DFB Purple Wall water bottle. Check out our DFB Purple Wall Water Bottle! It holds 20 ounces and can easily be tossed into a park bag for maximum hydration. Grab it for $24.99. Click Here To Buy the DFB Purple Wall Water Bottle We’re heading over to shopDisney for the next few gifts on our list! We can’t get over how pretty the Disney World 50th Anniversary Pink Starbucks Tumbler is. New Starbucks Tumbler You can get it for $49.99. Click Here To Buy the Pink Starbucks Tumbler There’s nothing like drinking a cup of hot cocoa out of a new mug, and it’s even better when it’s a new Mickey Santa Mug! ©Disney He’s wearing a Santa hat and what looks like a green sweater — get this mug now for $22.99. Click Here To Buy the Mickey Santa Mug A new pair of ears could be the perfect gift for someone heading to the parks after Christmas, and these Button Bow Minnie Ears are so adorable! Buttons Ears Get them now for $29.99. Click Here To Buy the Button Bow Minnie Ears And finally, nothing says “rad” like foaming hand soap that comes out in the shape of Mickey’s head, right?! Get the 50th Anniversary Mickey Soap Dispenser for $11.98. ©Disney Plus, you can refill the bottle with other foaming hand soap when it runs out! Click Here To Buy the Mickey Mouse Foaming Soap Looking for the perfect gift for someone heading to Disney World soon? Why not get them our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World?! They’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 become a Disney dining expert! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney shopping news and more! Check Out MORE Disney Holiday Merchandise 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 Disney gifts will you be picking up this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 Rad Disney Gifts To Check Off That Christmas List first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s hard to believe, but the holidays will be here before you know it and some of us (okay, we mean us) are already starting to think about our holiday dinners. It’s always Christmas at the Carousel of Progress! We’ll be looking through all our recipes and looking at those that just scream Thanksgiving and Christmas (hello, Thanksgiving Stuffing Waffles and Pumpkin Mousse Trifle!). But the most FALL recipe of ALL could be the one Dole just shared for Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Dole Whip. Yep, you read that right. You probably already know how to make a regular Dole Whip, but this one is special because, well, it’s made with pumpkin spice and sweet potatoes. Does anything say THANKSGIVING DESSERT more than that? Even better, it’s pretty simple to make and only takes about 18 minutes to whip up! Ingredients 1 cup peeled and chopped DOLE® Sweet Potato 1¾ cups chopped DOLE® Pineapple, frozen 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons unsweetened refrigerated coconut milk ¾ teaspoon gluten-free pumpkin pie spice Chopped pecans and/or coconut chips for garnish (optional) Instructions Heat potato and 2 tablespoons water in a medium microwave-safe bowl, covered with plastic wrap with 1 edge slightly open to vent, in microwave oven 3 minutes or until very tender. Drain potato; cool completely. Purée pineapple, syrup, milk, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and potato in a food processor on high until smooth, scraping down bowl occasionally. Divide pineapple mixture into 4 bowls; sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and top with pecans and/or coconut chips, if desired. This recipe makes about 2 cups. ©Dole So whether you’re having Thanksgiving with your family or putting together a meal for Friendsgiving, this is one snack that’s sure to please fans of fall flavors. If you’re looking for more Disney recipes, be sure to visit our Recipes section — there are PLENTY of foods and snacks that should please even the pickiest of eaters at your holiday table. Here Are The BEST Disney Recipes for Football Season 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 trying out this recipe? Let us know in the comments! The post Six Words: Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Dole Whip. Get The Recipe Here. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Who else is excited that fall is here and winter is on its way? Halloween decorations in Magic Kingdom! We love this time of year! There are so many fun snacks to try around the parks, tons of Halloween and fall decorations to see, and some fun festive events you can take part in, too. If you’re looking for ways to prepare for the upcoming seasons at your house, Disney has just dropped some pretty epic, very unique mugs online that you can use for your hot chocolate, coffee, or drink of choice! The Reindeer Hot Cocoa Mug is a replica of the one seen in The Santa Clause, and it can be yours for $29.99! The mug features Judy the elf’s hot cocoa instructions “not too hot extra chocolate shaken not stirred.” It’s a great mug for anyone, but would be a great gift for fans of the film series! Grab the Reindeer Hot Cocoa Mug here! And who could go wrong with a Santa Mickey Mouse Mug? You can grab yours right now for $22.99. ©Disney This ceramic mug features Mickey in a green scarf and Santa hat (that also acts as the handle). We think it can put you in the Christmas spirit with one sip! Buy the Santa Mickey Mouse Mug here! If you’re looking for a new mug that isn’t specifically Christmas-themed, we suggest the GLK/H Mug for $19.99! ©Disney She-Hulk fans will immediately recognize this design! Not only does it have the GLK/H logo, but also has She-Hulk’s handprint and an allover “cracked” glaze. Grab the GLK/H Mug right here! And there are lots more you can check out online, so grab them before they sell out! Check out all the other new mugs 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! One of our new shirts! If you’re on the hunt for more Disney holiday merchandise, there are new holiday backpacks, apparel, and a BaubleBar collection available online. We suggest checking it out sooner rather than later so your favorites aren’t gone, and as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest holiday news! Buy your tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party right here before they sell out! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you looking forward to the most this holiday season? Let us know below! The post Make Room in Your Cupboard! Disney Just Dropped NEW Must-Have Mugs Online ☕️ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many of us stay up to date on what’s happening in Disney World parks, but what about Disney World hotels? Wilderness Lodge With over 25 different Disney World hotels and tons of restaurants, shopping, and construction going on among them, there’s a lot happening beyond the Disney Parks! We’re in the parks every as well as frequent hotel visitors, so find out what’s new at Disney World hotels right here! All-Star Resort Food Updates We’re starting out with the All-Star Resorts, where we tried two NEW Halloween treats. The Mickey Pumpkin Cheesecake is made of pumpkin cheesecake and spiced chocolate cake with buttercream and chocolate décor for $5.79. The cheesecake was creamy with a great crunch from the chocolate shell, and the cake was moist and delicious. Mickey Pumpkin Cheesecake The My (Plant-Based) Boo Cupcake is a chocolate cupcake topped with a ghostly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles for $5.29, and it’s both plant-based and gluten/wheat friendly. It had a strange banana flavor and it was a bit dry too. My (Plant-Based) Boo Cupcake Both treats are available from October 1st through October 31st. Click here for our full review of these new treats! Art of Animation Food Updates Art of Animation also had two new treats at Landscape of Flavors, including this Whoopie Monster, a spiced apple whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream and caramel for $5.79. The marshmallow cream was delicious, and the whoopie pie was moist and tasty. Plus it’s adorable! Whoopie Monster Pie And the Spellbound Chicken Adobo Nachos, made with blue corn tortilla chips with chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, roasted corn, black beans, and a zesty pumpkin cheese sauce finished with lime crema and a ghostly pepper salsa, was a HUGE win. It had an incredible blend of fall flavors and the balance of sweet and savory was amazing! Try it for $12.49. Spellbound Chicken Adobo Nachos Both of these new eats are available through October 31st. Read our full review of the new Art of Animation treats here! Beach Club Food Updates Over at Beach Club, characters returned to Cape May Cafe with Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast! You can now eat your breakfast buffet with Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy — all dressed up in their beach outfits. Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast Breakfast costs $45 per adult and $29 per child, and make sure you try the Salted Caramel “Beach Buns” and Mickey and Minnie Waffles! Click here for our review of Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast! Over at the Beach Club Marketplace, two new Halloween snacks arrived, including this Mummy Cookies ‘n Scream Trifle, which is made with layers of chocolate cookies ‘n cream mousse, chocolate cake, and whipped cream for $5.99. We thought the flavors blended well together and the whipped cream was super tasty. Mummy Cookies and Scream Trifle And the (Not So) Poison Apple Trifle was made with layers of caramel crunch, apple mousse, caramel mousse, and vanilla cake with buttercream and fondant décor for $5.99. We were kinda disappointed by the caramel and apple getting overshadowed by the vanilla, and there wasn’t much crunch. Not So Poison Apple Trifle Both treats are around through October 31st! Check out our full review of eats items here! And at Beaches and Cream Soda Shop, there was a Halloween Shake, or a pumpkin spice milkshake with caramel and chocolate drizzle and whipped cream, rimmed with icing and Halloween sprinkles and topped with a vanilla cupcake for $15. Halloween Shake It was FULL of fall vibes and delicious to boot! You also get to keep the souvenir cup. Click here for our review of the Halloween Shake! BoardWalk Inn Food Updates At the BoardWalk Deli, we tried — you guessed it — two Halloween treats! The Boo Brownie was a Mickey-shaped brownie topped with ganache and whipped cream ghosts for $5.79. It was thick, chocolatey, and perfectly fudgy. Boo Brownie And the Creepy Cupcake was made of a vanilla cupcake with blood orange curd filling, vanilla mascarpone cream, chocolate cookie crumbs, and sugar pumpkins for $5.79. The cupcake was moist and the pumpkins on top were really fun! Creepy Cupcake You can try these two items through October 31st. Check out our review of these Halloween treats here! Wilderness Lodge Food Updates We stopped by the Territory Lounge in Wilderness Lodge to try some new foods. Everything on the food and cocktail menu was new, including seven new cocktails and six new shareable bites. We tried the S’mores Old Fashioned for $17… S’mores Old Fashioned …the Territory Popcorn Sampler for $12… Territory Popcorn Sampler …the Artisanal Cheese and Charcuterie Board for $22… Artisanal Cheese and Charcuterie Board …Loaded Baked Potato Flatbread for $17… Loaded Baked Potato Flatbread …Salmon Run Flatbread for $25… Salmon Run Flatbread …Bacon on the Wire for $25… Bacon on the Wire …and Bone and Brie for $25. Bone and Brie If you’re curious about what these new menu items taste like or whether you might want to order one, we wrote a FULL review you can click below! Read our review of the new Territory Lounge menu items here! Polynesian Village Resort Construction Update We’ve been keeping a close eye on the construction of the new Disney Vacation Club villas coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in 2024, and we’ve been updating you often. After Hurricane Ian, a large portion of the construction site was flooded. Lots of water on the site This week, however, the water mostly receded, and concrete barriers appeared to have been erected. Some activity going on Inside the hotel, Kona Cafe has been closed for refurbishment, but now we know that it will reopen on November 1st with an “enhanced table-service experience.” We’ll have to wait and see what that means, and reservations are now open. Kona Cafe construction There still appears to be quite a bit of work to go on the DVC villas but you can continue to follow along with us for all your big updates! Read about the biggest Polynesian Village construction updates here! Wilderness Lodge Construction Update And some construction walls have gone up in the Wilderness Lodge lobby. We’ll be monitoring this closely for more updates! Wilderness Lodge Construction Disney World hotels have been BUSY lately! Keep reading DFB for more Disney news — from the parks to the hotels and beyond! The BEST Disney World hotels for 2023! 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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. When it comes to certain merchandise collections, Disney just KNOWS how to sucker us in. Disney Spirit Jerseys Okay, so we can’t get enough ears, and new ones drop EVERY single day. Then there are the COUNTLESS Loungefly bags. We also can’t forget about spirit jerseys, and, OF COURSE, Disney just dropped some new ones online (our wallet is already hurting). The first arrives just in time for the holidays. It’s a Mickey Mouse Sequined Holiday Spirit Jersey For Kids. It’s got Santa Mickey on the front… ©Disney …and “Merry Christmas” on the back! ©Disney This spirit jersey is $59.99. Buy this spirit jersey now! There’s also a Minnie Mouse Fleece Polka Dot Spirit Jersey For Kids available. It’s PINK! It’s got Minnie’s face on the front… ©Disney …and her name on the back! ©Disney Grab this spirit jersey for $59.99. Buy the Minnie spirit jersey! We also found a Star Wars Spirit Jersey for Kids with Darth Vader on the front… ©Disney …and C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, and Princess Leia on the back! It also says MTFBWY (that’s “May The Force Be With You”). ©Disney This spirit jersey is also $49.99. Click here to get the Star Wars Spirit Jersey What’s cool about these designs is you can also get the Disneyland AND Disney World versions of them. Sweet, right? So head on over to shopDisney now! These would make great gifts, don’t you think? While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Crewneck and hoodies available! Stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise news. See All The Holiday Merchandise, Disney Loungefly Backpacks, and MORE New Merchandise That Just Landed Online Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How many Disney spirit jerseys do you own? Let us know in the comments! The post A New Disney SEQUIN Spirit Jersey Just Arrived ONLINE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wait times have been increasing in Disney World recently, and we’ve also seen bigger crowds arriving in the parks. Magic Kingdom There’s a lot to do in Disney World in October, whether you like to check out all the holiday decor, eat limited-time treats, attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, or just enjoy the slightly cooler weather. It’s important to review the Disney World calendar before your visit and you still need a Park Reservation to get into a park — so we’ve compiled that info right here just for you! Magic Kingdom Park Hours We’re beginning with Magic Kingdom, and on October 9th, 12th, and 15th the park will be open from 9AM to 11PM. On October 10th, 11th, 13th, and 14th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 6PM due to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which runs from 7PM to 12AM on those dates. ©Disney On October 12th, Extended Evening Hours(for qualifying Disney World Resort hotel guests) are scheduled from 11PM to 1AM. EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM to 9PM from October 9th to the 15th. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours will take place on October 10th from 9PM to 11PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios has the same hours as EPCOT, opening from 8:30AM to 9PM all week. ©Disney If you want to park hop in Disney World, you must have a Park Pass Reservation and you have to wait until after 2PM to scan into your second park. You can travel between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios via the Disney Skyliner! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours And Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 8PM from October 9th to the 15th. ©Disney Let’s check out the availability of Park Passes next week! Park Pass Reservation Availability Disney separates out the Park Pass calendar by theme park tickets, resort hotels, and Annual Passes. For visitors with Theme Park Tickets, both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are sold out all week. ©Disney If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you’re looking at the same situation. Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are sold out from October 9th to the 15th. ©Disney If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder you have a different calendar of park pass availability. Next week, the Incredi Pass has no blockout dates with full park availability next week. ©Disney Sorcerer Passholders have full park reservation availability next week. ©Disney If you have the Pirate Pass you’re blocked out on October 9th and 10th, and the rest of the week has full availability. ©Disney And the Pixie Dust Pass is blocked on October 9th, 10th, and 15th, but the rest of the week is open for reservations. ©Disney And that’s what you need to know about Disney World’s park hours and Park Pass availability for next week! We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. Take the DFB Guide Wherever You Go We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! Cinderella Castle It’s never too early to start planning your 2023 trip and we’ve got your back! It’s good to know which dining reservations will be the hardest to get in 2023 as well as Keep following DFB for everything you need to know to have your BEST Disney World trip ever! 8 things you need to know about Disney World in October! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Will you be in Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 Disney World Parks Are SOLD OUT for Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s been a lot of news in the food industry recently. ©Taco Bell Food shortages have caused problems in Disney World (there was a NOODLE SHORTAGE, y’all). We’ve also seen some snacks disappear both in Disney World and out there in the “real” world (oh, ChocoTaco, we wish you could stay). There was also an UPROAR when Taco Bell took the Mexican Pizza off the menu, and then later brought it back. Speaking of which, Taco Bell recently asked fans what other food item it should bring back and we now have a winner! Taco Bell fans recently voted on what retired menu item should come back and the winner was the Enchirito, which everyone will get to order on November 17th. The enchirito dates back to 1970, but the last one was served in 2013. It’s described as “part enchilada” and “part burrito.” ©Taco Bell The Enchirito beat out the Double Decker Taco for the title. However, if you do want to indulge in an enchirito, you’ll have to do it quickly because it will only come back for a limited time. Meanwhile, we also just FINALLY got Adult Happy Meals at McDonald’s, so be sure to check that out the next time you’re feeling an urge for fast food. Adult Happy Meal Looking for fast food dupes in Disney World? Try out these snacks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you remember the Enchirito — have you ever had one? Tell us your thoughts about it in the comments! The post A Retired Taco Bell Item Will Be Coming Back SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s finally that season — no, we’re not talking about fall! It’s Halloween time! We’re talking about the season of change, and it’s been the season of change in Disney World for a WHILE. Between new restaurants, new attractions, and even more experiences coming to the parks — no two visits are alike right now. Luckily, we do all the hard work and keep track of it all, so let’s check out the biggest Disney World construction updates from this week! Magic Kingdom Center Street Construction is continuing on Center Street in Magic Kingdom, and it looks like things are moving slowly but surely. Center Street We spotted some fresh bricks that had been laid down last week, but it doesn’t look like much has changed since then. Fantasyland Train Station A tall green scrim is up at the Fantasyland Train Station, so this spot is getting some love as well! The Walt Disney World Railroad has been out of commission for over three years, so we’ll take any signs of progress we can get at this point. Fantasyland Train Station When was the last time you rode the Walt Disney World Railroad? TRON: Lightcycle Run Over at TRON, it looks like crews might be nearly done with laying the concrete out in front of the canopy. TRON construction We saw quite a few crew members at work on our recent PeopleMover ride, so hopefully that’s a sign of some good progress! Check Out the Latest TRON Update Here EPCOT PLAY! Pavilion We spotted some workers on top of the PLAY! Pavilion not too long ago. PLAY! Pavilion The PLAY! Pavilion is supposed to be an immersive and innovative indoor area, but Disney has been quiet about it for quite some time now. Everything We Know About the PLAY! Pavilion Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana More exciting elements have moved in to the Moana attraction construction zone — we think we spy some sort of large white branched structures over on the right side of the below photo! Moana construction We’ll continue to keep an eye out for the latest progress on this attraction, so stay tuned! See the Latest Journey of Water Update Here Disney’s Hollywood Studios Keystone Clothiers A green wall has been installed over at the facade of Keystone Clothiers. Keystone Clothiers A portion of the building’s exterior decor fell off recently, and it seems Disney is in the process of fixing it! Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Not much has changed over at Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ from this angle… Roundup Rodeo BBQ …but we did get some pretty cool aerial shots from @bioreconstruct on Twitter! You can see some of the construction taking place behind the green scrim and fence. @bioreconstruct via Twitter It looks like the sidewalk has been completed, and Disney is starting to work on the upper left corner of the “backyard!” See the Latest Rodeo Roundup Updates Here Disney Resorts Wilderness Lodge And finally, we spotted some construction walls up in the lobby of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort when we stopped by the other day! We’ll keep an eye on this and let you know of any changes. Wilderness Lodge Those are all the major construction updates from around Disney World this week! Things are always changing though, and you can check out the latest closures here. Plus, see all the menu changes and price increases that recently hit Disney World here! Whew. We know that planning a Disney World trip is A LOT. But we’ve also put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you all of the info you need, all in one place! Use code WDW2022 for 25% off our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! 10 Not-So-Magical Truths in Disney World Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe How were things different on your last Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 Disney World Construction UPDATES To Check Out Before Your Next Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are so many amazing snacks in Disney World right now, many of them only available for a limited time. Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs We’ve been indulging in some delicious treats for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month. We’ve also enjoyed some wonderful fall-themed treats. Of course, we’ve also been digging into a load of Halloween snacks. Now, a NEW limited-time snack is available in Disney World, but you’ll have to ACT FAST. You know how much we love Gideon’s Bakehouse, so we’re going to tell you to head to Disney Springs ASAP to visit one of our favorite cookie and cake shops. You can try out a new treat that is ONLY available this weekend. The new Caramel Spice Snack Cakes are little squares of yumminess filled with a spongy spice cake, a layer of chewy homemade caramel, and a LOT of salted caramel buttercream. @gideonsbakehouse via Instagram Also, for those of you who collect Gideon’s fun menus, there are a total of four designs this month to collect — the designs will change out every Monday. So if you happen to visit this weekend, this is the last chance you’ll have to get the first design. @gideonsbakehouse via Instagram If you’ve never visited Gideon’s, you need to be prepared for the line, which can get especially long on weekends. Sometimes Gideon’s Bakehouse will open a virtual queue — you can ask the Cast Member outside if there is a regular line or virtual queue. While you’re in Disney Springs, be sure to check out some of the amazing restaurants, too — we especially love Wine Bar George and Homecomin’. 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 been to Gideon’s Bakehouse? What’s your favorite thing you’ve ordered there? Let us know in the comments! The post As If You Needed Another Reason to Visit Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although we’re excited to have an opening timeline for TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom, we really can’t wait for the Walt Disney World Railroad to return. Fantasyland station As you may know, the construction of the TRON ride has affected the railroad’s route, so it’s been closed for a while. We’ve seen a new tunnel built under TRON, which will be part of the railroad’s new path. Today, though, we saw A NEW update that could mean we’re one step closer to seeing the Railroad reopen! Here’s the tunnel the Walt Disney World Railroad will go through. Tunnel for the railroad Today, we saw NEW tracks leading into the tunnel, as well as some of those who are working on the construction there. NEW tracks! In case you were wondering, we caught this view of the new tracks when we were riding the PeopleMover, so if you’re wanting to see the TRON construction progress for yourself, that’s the way to do it! Progress! Disney has not yet revealed a reopening date for the railroad, but we’re happy to see some progress made on its new route. TRON construction is what caused the railroad to close, however TRON is set to open sometime in spring of 2023 — hopefully the railroad will also be open by then! In the meantime, if you want to keep up with the construction progress of TRON, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more. We’re also let you know when we have an official reopening date for the Walt Disney World Railroad. We have seen testing on the railroad, so we know Disney World is gearing up for it soon! ©Disney Until then, there are plenty of other things to do in Magic Kingdom, so be sure to check out our ultimate 1-day plan for the park! 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. When was the last time you rode the Walt Disney World Railroad? Share your memories with us in the comments! The post UPDATE on the Walt Disney World Railroad in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re fully into spooky season now, and Disney has been putting on all the celebrations! Mickey pumpkins! You can go to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, eat all of those pumpkin snacks, grab some fun merch, or even take some pics in front of those awesome pumpkins. With all of these festivities, it might make the parks more crowded during this time. Let’s find out by checking out the wait times from this past week in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 55 minutes! Are you a fan of Mine Train? After that, we had Peter Pan’s Flight at 53 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 45 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 38 minutes, Splash Mountain at 36 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 32 minutes, Space Mountain at 31 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 29 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 27 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 26 minutes, and Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 24 minutes. Jungle Cruise Next, we had Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 15 minutes,“it’s a small world” at 15 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 15 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 14 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 13 minutes, and Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 13 minutes. Philharmagic Then, we saw Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 12 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 12 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 12 minutes, and Tomorrowland Speedway at 12 minutes. Mad Tea Party And rides that had even lower wait times were Liberty Square Riverboat at 4 minutes, Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, and Tom Sawyer Island at 1 minute. Rides with no waits were Country Bear Jamboree, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. 10 Not-So-Magical Truths in Disney World EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Frozen Ever After at 68 minutes. Hi, Elsa! Then, we had Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 67 minutes, Test Track at 56 minutes, Soarin’ at 32 minutes, Living with the Land at 16 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 15 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 15 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 11 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 11 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 9 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 8 minutes. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Most of the theater shows in EPCOT had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! The ONLY MagicBand+ Guide You NEED to Read for Disney World Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 90 minutes. Rise of the Resistance After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 86 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 58 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 56 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 54 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 54 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 53 minutes. Slinky! And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 34 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 14 minutes Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 14 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 14 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes. 7 TERRIBLE Things We Recommend in Disney World Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 73 minutes. “And, uh… Fly!” Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 60 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 46 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 24 minutes, Expedition Everest at 22 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 21 minutes. DINOSAUR Following behind was It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 10 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 11 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. A List of 50 Restaurants and Attractions That Close EARLY in Disney World That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! They’re pretty much the same as they were last week, but they’re still a lot lower than what we see during really busy times. Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. 18 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. Which Disney World ride do you think deserves its own movie? Let us know in the comments! 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We’ve talked about it a lot lately, but Disney World is expensive. Disney World is expensive From the cost of transportation (although we have seen some good flight deals recently) to the cost of staying at a Disney World hotel (although you could choose NOT to) to the price of food and drinks, it can be a lot. Then there’s also the cost of park tickets, but what if you could get those for free? Right now, ClickOrlando.com is giving away FOUR FREE Park-Hopping Disney World Tickets to one lucky winner! Win Free Tickets! Here’s what you have to do to enter: become an Insider and register for a FREE account at ClickOrlando.com. After you register, be sure to verify your email address (this is a requirement for entering). Then check the site on October 10th as early as 5AM EST to enter to win. The contest runs through October 15th and you can enter once every day to increase your chances. Main Street, U.S.A. Good luck! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB because we’ll continue to post other contests for tickets, trips, and more at Disney Parks. We’ll also be sure to keep you updated on any discounts or deals we come across, so keep checking back with us often. Planning a trip to Disney World? You’ll need to know all about the My Disney Experience app and Genie and Genie+ — don’t worry, though, because we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about the My Disney Experience app and the ULTIMATE guide to Disney Genie and Genie+. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on going to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post You Could Win Four FREE Disney World Tickets -- Here's How! 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. Going to Disney World ain’t like it used to be. Cinderella Castle There is a TON of planning involved, and a lot of that planning and more happens on your smartphone. From unlocking your Disney hotel room door, to checking the latest park showtimes, to even ordering your food and checking out at merch locations — you’re going to need your phone. And, that means your phone’s battery could get easily drained. There are a few different ways you can remedy this, and today we’re testing one out! If you’ve been to the Disney parks lately, you know just how much time you’re kinda forced to spend on your phone. And while we do love the convenience the My Disney Experience app offers, it can be pretty draining on your phone battery. Using your phone all day can drain your battery! Enter portable chargers! They’re all the rage these days, and if you’ve been faced with a dead phone in Disney World you know just how handy they can be. We decided to test out a portable charger actually sold in Disney World — the 50th Anniversary Portable Charging Kit from OtterBox. It’s an incredibly small and slim design but does advertise a decent amount of charge at 5,000 mAh — which should be enough to fully charge or almost fully charge a phone and keep it charged. This charger will run you $49.99. OtterBox 50th Anniversary Portable Charger Kit The kit comes with adapters attached to a cable capable of charging multiple types of devices including iPhones, Androids, mini-USB, and more. But, does it WORK? Does it work? We’re happy to say that yes — it does! It charged our device quickly and actually charged it — didn’t just keep it alive and at a low battery level. In about 20 minutes, we had a 30% charge. There is only one port for charging, though, so you can’t plug in multiple devices at the same time. We love this design! We loved the Partners Statue design, but it was ultimately just a sticker. This little charger seems pretty durable, and the charging cable is long enough that you can set the charger down and still hold your phone up to take a photo! Looks familiar In comparison, you have the option of using FuelRods while you’re in the Disney parks. For $30, you get a cylindrical portable charger out of a vending machine from various locations in Disney World. The hands-down BEST feature of FuelRods are that you can continue swapping them out for fresh batteries from the machines. FuelRods can be found all around the parks! But, from our experience, FuelRods don’t really charge our phones. They do a decent job of keeping them from dying but after about 20 minutes of charging we only got about 10% of battery instead of the 30% we had with the OtterBox charger. FuelRod Station So, which portable charger should you choose when you’re at Disney World? Between the OtterBox and FuelRods, we’d probably pick the OtterBox — but ultimately, we’d skip both and opt for one of the many heavier-duty portable chargers available on Amazon instead! ©Amazon Looking for more Disney park tips? We’ve got you covered! Check out the 18 Disney World secrets even the locals don’t know, and you can see the terrible things we actually recommend in Disney World here. You can become a Disney dining expert! We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! 5 Places You Don’t Want to Walk After Dark in Disney World Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Do you use a portable charger when you’re in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post OtterBox vs. FuelRods: Which Disney World Portable Charger Is Better? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Chip ‘n’ Dale Fab 50 statues This week we found a lot of new fall-themed snacks, details have been announced for the big Disney 100 Celebration in Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom 50th anniversary statues got a “spooky” update and an immersive Disney experience might be coming to YOUR town! Check out all the big Disney news of the week in our latest DFB Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: New Cocktails in Magic Kingdom, More Character Dining & LOTS of Snacks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian recently left a swath of devastation across the state of Florida, but hurricane season isn’t over yet. Ian moving through Florida We’ve already told you what to expect in Disney World during a hurricane, and we’ve given you details on some of Disney World’s cancelation policies concerning hurricanes. We’ve also talked about the possibility of another hurricane affecting Disney World soon. Now, a new tropical storm is set to become a hurricane, so we’re looking at if it would impact Florida. According to The National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Julia is on track to become a hurricane later today. However, Julia is located in the Western Caribbean, below Florida, and currently poses no threat to the state. However, a Hurricane Warning is currently in effect for the Nicaragua Coast. ©National Hurricane Center As of 8AM this morning, Tropical Storm Julia had sustained winds of 60 mph and was currently moving along its projected path at 21 mph. Once Julia reaches the coast, flash flooding and mudslides are expected across parts of Central America over the weekend. Trees hit by Hurricane Ian However, hurricane season doesn’t end until November 30th, so we’ll be keeping an eye on any other storms that may form between now and then. If any could potentially impact your Disney World vacation, we’ll be sure to let you know about tropical storm warnings, hurricane warnings, flood advisories, and more, so stay tuned to DFB for information. So what should you do if you’re traveling during hurricane season? You’ll want to pack appropriately for the weather — we’ve got a few articles for what you should pack. Click here to see 6 items you NEED for a hurricane in Disney World Click here to see a list of 14 Amazon essentials to survive rainy days in Disney World Click here to check out 8 things you’ll regret not having with you when it rains in Disney World Hurricane Ian Disney World just experienced a hurricane and we were staying at Disney World when it happened. Know what to expect if you’re traveling during hurricane season by reading about what happened: Disney World announces multi-day park closures See what Disney World hotel restaurants were open Disney World adds hurricane meal kits to its menus Step-by-step guide to hurricane cancelation policies and refunds in Disney World See inside Disney World after Hurricane Ian In the meantime, here’s how Disney prepares for hurricanes. Also, here’s how you can help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. 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 been to Disney World during a hurricane? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post Tropical Storm Julia to Become Hurricane Today -- Will It Impact Florida? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World can be magical and fun and exciting, but it can also be NASTY. Magic Kingdom Crowds Umm…what? Well, there are some very gross problems you might encounter when you’re in the parks, and we want to make sure that you’re prepared. (No matter how disgusting they may be!) So grab that hand sanitizer and those disinfecting wipes, because we’re diving into the list of nasty Disney World problems that you aren’t prepared for. Sweat. Lots of Sweat. Florida is HOT most of the year, and humid for just as long. Let’s be honest here — you will sweat like you’ve never sweat before (unless you literally live in a rainforest). And if you’re not prepared for that reality, it can be a little jarring. A sunny day in Hollywood Studios You’ll want to make sure that you pack your best antiperspirant, and wear clothing that is light and breathable. (Now is not the time for the heavy fabrics or the colors that show sweat stains!) Take plenty of breaks in the air conditioning throughout the day, and drink lots of water…and we mean LOTS. It’s very easy to get dehydrated when you’re sweating so much. Please Don’t Say These Three Things in Disney World Chafing And speaking of problems caused by the Florida heat and humidity, we have to mention everyone’s worst friend — chafing. This is one of those issues that will get uncomfortable VERY quickly if not handled properly, so come prepared with clothing and shoes that fit well and can handle a lot of steps. That sun can be brutal! We also like to recommend anti-chafing sticks for those who are prone to this issue, and if you’re wearing a skirt or dress, it’s probably not a bad idea to wear slip shorts or biker shorts underneath. That’ll save you a lot of misery at the end of the day! Read THIS Before You Bring a Car to Disney World Germs, Germs, and More Germs Oh buddy, there are germs EVERYWHERE in Disney World. We’ve come home from the parks with a little bit of sickness more than once in the past, and that’s likely due to the sheer volume of people and the proximity in which you will encounter those people. COVID-19 Warning Sign If you’re concerned about sickness, bring along your chosen vitamins (including that Vitamin C!) and wash your hands often with soap and water. It’s also probably a good idea to keep hand sanitizer in your bag at all times. 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness Everything is Sticky There are a lot of sticky foods in Disney World and there are equally as many sticky guests. Especially children! Combine sugary sweets with sticky fingers that want to touch every surface imaginable, and you get sticky handrails, tables, doorknobs, and much more. Tables in Magic Kingdom If you don’t want to continue asking the question “ew, what is THAT?” every time you sit down at a table, we suggest packing some wet wipes to swipe those surfaces clean before touching. They’ll also be good for keeping your family’s hands clean after those melty Mickey bars. The BEST Snacks to Carry in Your Disney World Park Bag (And What to Avoid) The Disappointing Toilet Paper Time to talk about something we’re all thinking but nobody will say…the toilet paper in Disney World leaves much to be desired! It’s thin, wispy, rips too easily, and isn’t great at umm, doing its job. (If you know what we mean.) We suppose that when you’re buying TP for as many bathrooms as there are in Disney World, the price point makes a big difference, but that doesn’t mean that we like it. Toilet Paper in Pop Century So what should you do? Well, for your hotel room, it’s pretty easy to pack your own or have it delivered with a grocery delivery service. And if you’re really dedicated, you can keep a roll or some wipes in your park bag as well. 7 Strange Facts About Disney World Meet-and-Greets Sunburn and All Its Horrendous Consequences What’s one of the consequences of spending all day in that Florida sun? The dreaded sunburn! And if you find yourself turning pink partway through the day, you may later discover that you’re peeling, blistering, and quite uncomfortable for the rest of your trip. Nobody wants that! Sunscreen for sale in EPCOT Thankfully, the solution for this one is obvious. Make sure to apply (and re-apply!) sunscreen anytime you go outside, and you might want to pack some aloe just in case. That way, if the sunburn sneaks up on you, you’re still prepared with a solution. If you forget these products, you’ll also be able to find them in select gift shops and at First Aid locations. 3 Terrifyingly Easy Ways to Ruin Your Disney World Vacation Wet Socks One of the most absolutely uncomfortable things we’ve encountered during our many visits to Disney World is a pair of wet, squishy socks. If you’re the type to wear close-toed shoes to the parks, you may run into this issue frequently after those midday rainstorms or a ride on Kali River Rapids. Star Wars Socks For those days when the weather forecast is showing cloudy skies, bring a backup pair of shoes to wear during the rain or the water rides. It might also be helpful to carry a dry pair of socks just in case. You will be surprised at how refreshed you feel once you change! We Wore Crocs in Disney World All Day. Here’s What Happened. Blisters Speaking of socks and shoes, let’s talk blisters! If you can help it, avoid wearing new shoes in Disney World at all costs. Breaking in those new kicks on a 20,000-step day will probably lead to some pretty nasty blisters! Hopefully you won’t need too many of these on your next Disney World vacation! And if you’re unsure about your shoes, pack some bandaids or moleskin to fix any problems. This is another instance where a bonus pair of socks will come in handy too! 5 Places You Don’t Want to Walk After Dark in Disney World Stomach Problems Finally, we’ve got to talk about the most dreaded issue — getting sick! You’re probably eating a lot more fried food and a lot fewer vegetables during your vacation. Couple that with rides that may make you sick, and you might encounter some stomach problems. Have some solutions handy, drink lots of water, and be careful about what you eat and ride if you’re susceptible. Cheeseburger and French Fries And for other sicknesses, don’t be afraid to visit First Aid or a nearby Urgent Care center if you’re truly feeling bad. In that case, you definitely shouldn’t be visiting the theme parks, and some rest in the hotel room will do you a lot of good! Baby Care Center and First Aid signage There are some great ways to prevent dealing with most of these problems (sorry, we can’t do much about the sweat!), and as long as you think ahead, you should be able to minimize the nastiness. And if you have any medical-related issues in the parks, you’re always welcome to visit First Aid or the Baby Care Center to get the necessary supplies and care. We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. Take the DFB Guide with you to Disney World! We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! For more tips on how to navigate the parks and solve problems that arise during your vacation, stay tuned to DFB. We’ve got you covered with the latest updates and advice, and we’re here to help you have the best trip possible. 7 Problems You Definitely Didn’t See Coming in Disney World — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these problems have you dealt with in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Nasty Disney World Problems You Aren't Prepared For first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. Mask requirements, social distancing, and transportation regulations — lots of things have changed over the past few months (and years) as the situation with COVID-19 continues to develop. COVID-19 Sign in Disney World We’ve continued to look for updates on COVID-19 variants that are impacting the U.S. and more, and now we’ve got another update about what this winter could hold in terms of a potential pandemic surge. A Possible New Surge According to NPR, there have been some hints emerging that could indicate another possible surge of COVID-19 infections is heading to the U.S. They make it clear, however, that NO national surge has begun yet, and the number of individuals who have been getting infected by, hospitalized by, or dying from COVID-19 has been “gently declining.” So why are they concerned about a potential surge? Well, there are a few reasons. 1 — Winter They warn that winter could change things. As the weather cools, people tend to spend more time indoors. That’s a place where the COVID-19 virus spreads easier. And that could lead to a higher risk of “resurgence increase.” Some computer models seem to predict that COVID-19 infections will continue to go down at least through the end of 2022. But researchers have indicated that some factors could change that. COVID-19 Signs 2 — Europe What’s happening now in Europe could serve as a clue of what could take place in the U.S. in the coming months. Infections of COVID-19 have been increasing in various European countries, including the United Kingdom and France. Michael Osterholm, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota shared, “In the past, what’s happened in Europe often has been a harbinger for what’s about to happen in the United States…We have to be prepared for what they are beginning to see in Europe.” ©Orlando International Airport It’s not clear that the US will follow in Europe’s footsteps, though. This is largely because it’s unclear exactly why cases are increasing in Europe. It’s not known if the case numbers are increasing because of a greater susceptibility to new variants that they simply haven’t been exposed to yet, or if it has to do with differing levels of COVID-19 immunity or something else entirely. If it’s largely due to changes in behavior and climate, then some indicate that the US could avoid a larger surge if individuals obtain the updated bivalent vaccine. But, they caution that if the increase in cases is due to “immune escape across several variants with convergent evolution” then things could be more concerning. Masks on the Monorail 3 — COVID-19 Variants One thing that could impact future COVID-19 surges is the number or type of COVID-19 variants that appear. Scientists are tracking a few new Omicron subvariants that could impact things, as some of them appear to be better at “dodging immunity.” Still, assuming a dramatically different variant doesn’t emerge, NPR says it’s “highly unlikely this year’s surge would get as severe as the last two years in terms of severe disease and deaths.” That’s because there’s a lot more immunity in the population to COVID-19 compared to last winter — both from people who have gotten the virus (some of whom have gotten it more than once) and people who are vaccinated. Miss Piggy With a Mask But what is the likelihood that a new, more dangerous variant could appear? According to CNBC, Dr. Anothony Fauci has indicated that he wouldn’t be surprised if a more dangerous variant does emerge this winter. Dr. Fauci said, “We should anticipate that we very well may get another variant that would emerge, that would elude the immune response that we’ve gotten from infection and/or from vaccination.” Despite downward trends for most hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19, Dr. Fauci warned that people should not let their guard down. Fauci noted how a similar situation happened in 2021 when cases went down and then the Omicron variant emerged to cause a “record-breaking surge in cases” during the winter. Cast Member with Mask Some of the Omicron subvariants that have emerged since then, like BA.5 and BA.4 are said to be 3 times LESS sensitive to antibodies from the original COVID-19 vaccine, according to some research. Some newer subvariants may be able to evade immunity even better, but it’s unclear if any of those will become dominant. 4 — Wastewater In some areas, the levels of COVID-19 being detected in wastewater are going up. But Amy Kirby, who is the national wastewater surveillance program lead at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has said “It’s really too early to say something big is happening, but it’s something that we’re keeping an eye on.” Face mask 5 — Rising Cases Some sources have indicated that infections and hospitalizations are rising in some areas in the US. Specifically, it appears to be rising in certain parts of New England and some northern areas (like the Pacific Northwest). Face masks 6 — Boosters NPR points out that another “crucial variable” that could impact a potential rise in infections is how many people end up actually getting the new bivalent COVID-19 booster shot to “shore up their waning immunity.” Thus far, booster distribution in the US has been sluggish. In fact, nearly 50% of people who are eligible to get a booster haven’t received one, and less than 8 million people have gotten the new bivalent booster despite over 200 million people being eligible for it. Jennifer Nuzzo, who runs the Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health, has said that because of the potential for a surge it is essential that people stay up-to-date with their vaccines. Current Case Numbers Again, current numbers show declines in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths tied to COVID-19 in the United States. But some of the factors discussed above could change that. ©New York Times The New York Times has pointed out that cases did increase slightly in the Northeast in September, but some trends seem to indicate that the outbreak will be mild. About 68% of individuals of all ages are fully vaccinated, with only 33% vaccinated with a booster. Those numbers are larger for those ages 65 and up. We’ll have to wait and see what happens and whether any of the factors that could lead to a surge ultimately affect the situation or if cases will continue to go down. A lot remains to be seen and the situation is subject to change at any point. For now, note that masks are NOT required in Disney World, but Disney does note that masks are recommended for guests who are not fully vaccinated when in indoor locations or on enclosed transportation. COVID-19 Sign in Magic Kingdom We’ll continue to look for more updates. For more updates about COVID-19 and travel to Disney World or Disneyland, click here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post COVID-19 and a Potential Winter Surge: What You Need to Know 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. Being a Disney fan can be DANGEROUS… Magic Kingdom …for your wallet and your bank account! We probably can’t tally how much we’ve spent on merchandise in the past few years, and if we did, it would be a very scary number. But we know that you probably have the same problem (you’re here, aren’t you? ) and we’re going to get through it together — by checking out all the new Disney merchandise online! (We know, we’re enablers.) EPCOT 40th Merchandise EPCOT just celebrated its 40th Anniversary, and of course, there was plenty of new merchandise available! Many of those items have already arrived online, and are available through shopDisney currently. Check it out if you missed the celebrations in the park! MagicBand+ But there was one item that was exclusively available online — the EPCOT 40th Anniversary Minnie Ears! The sparkly red ears have a rainbow-colored bow and can be purchased for $29.99. ©Disney Much of the merchandise is still available in the park as well as online, but you’ll want to hurry and do your shopping if there’s something specifically catching your eye. Click Here to See All the EPCOT Merch! Holiday Merchandise It may still be October, but Disney is already prepping for the holiday season! A bunch of holiday merchandise arrived online this week, including the 2022 Holiday Spirit Jersey. We’re already planning our Disney World outfits! ©Disney The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without cuddling up by a warm fire, and we’ve got the perfect cuddle buddy for you — these Mickey and Minnie Holiday Plushes. They’re dressed in their seasonal best, and would make great gifts for the kiddos or Disney fans. ©Disney Can’t forget the holiday jewelry! BaubleBar just released some Disney holiday items that we’re seriously tempted to buy right now. ©Disney And of course, we’ve got plenty of holiday Loungefly backpacks, bags, and purses available for pre-order online for you to peruse! We’re particularly big fans of this Chip ‘n’ Dale Christmas Wreath Crossbody. ©Entertainment Earth But if you don’t want to wait, there’s one bag on shopDisney that you can order and have shipped NOW. The Mickey Mouse Holiday Treats Loungefly Mini Backpack is the thing of our sugarplum-fueled dreams. ©Disney You can snag the backpack online now for $85. How cute is that little peppermint pocket?! Click Here to Buy the Holiday Loungefly! Loungefly Bags And speaking of Loungefly bags and backpacks, there were several other designs online that weren’t holiday-themed! First up, we’ve got the incredibly popular Scarlet Witch Loungefly Backpack. ©Disney Star Wars fans are definitely going to be interested in this fun Hologram Yoda Loungefly Backpack from Amazon. It’s available for pre-order and costs $80. (You can also grab a matching wallet!) ©Amazon Besides those, there are 10 (!!!) other new designs from HotTopic. The bags feature a variety of our favorite Disney and Pixar characters — there’s one for every fan! ©Hot Topic Loungefly backpacks are a very popular choice for guests going to the Disney theme parks. They come in a variety of patterns and they’re not too big to be bulky during the day. Shop the HotTopic Loungefly Bags Here! Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Merchandise We’re fast approaching the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in theaters, and Marvel fans can get psyched with new merchandise! First, there’s a whole selection of new t-shirts from Target that are must-haves for the movie premiere. ©Target And if you want the look from head to toe, make sure to shop the new collection from Adidas, which features shoes inspired by the movie. ©Adidas The collection also includes some apparel and socks. How cool! Shop the Black Panther Adidas Merch Here! Drinkware If you’ve been following Disney news for a while, then you know that Disney cups are all the rage these days, specifically Starbucks tumblers. And now, the new Green Disney Starbucks Tumbler is online! Green Starbucks Cup And if Starbucks cups aren’t your style, we’ve got new Disney cups, mugs, and tumblers from Corkcicle as well. There are a LOT of options online, including this Grogu Mug. ©Disney We’d be lying if we said we weren’t suckers for a good Disney mug. Shop with caution, if you’re anything like us! See All the Corkcicle Items Here! Makeup We’ve seen some pretty awesome Disney-themed makeup collections in the past, but this Ulta Disney Parks Collection is an absolute STUNNER. It has palettes based on the different parks, brushes, sponges, and more. For Hollywood Studios fans! Think about it — next time you visit, you can theme your makeup looks to the Disney World parks! Shop the Ulta Collection Here! That’s everything new that we spotted online this week, but we’ll be continuing to share updates on all the merchandise that we think you need to know about. From accessories to apparel to home decor, being a Disney fan can be DANGEROUS for your wallet. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! 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! 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Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these items would you buy? Tell us in the comments! The post Holiday Merchandise, Disney Loungefly Backpacks, and MORE New Merchandise Landed Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article