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If Kona Cafe is your favorite restaurant in ALL of Disney World, we’ve got incredible news! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Cafe closed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort back in August with no set reopening date in sight. Recently, we noticed that the Disney World website was showing available times for Kona Cafe starting November 1st, though that reopening date had not officially been announced. Now we’ve got an update! A big thanks to our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for alerting us to this. The Disney World website now officially notes that Kona Cafe will reopen on November 1st, 2022, with an “enhanced table-service experience.” Kona Cafe construction No details have been shared yet in terms of what that “enhanced table-service meal experienced” language means, but we’ll be on the lookout for details. ©Disney But what’s even better than a confirmed reopening date is that dining reservations for Kona Cafe are now available! You can now search for and get reservations for breakfast, lunch, or dinner for dates starting November 1st. ©Disney We will be very interested to see what changes, if any, are made as part of this “enhanced dining experience” and how different (if at all) the restaurant will feel. We’ll be sure to check it out and keep you updated. Kona Cafe is closed Heading to Disney World and want more dining help? Click here to see the BEST value quick service restaurants in Disney World for 2023, or click here to see our list of the hardest Disney World dining reservations to get in 2023? Note that other restaurants have also recently seen or will soon see some changes. Characters are back at lunch and dinner at The Crystal Palace and will soon return for breakfast. Plus, the characters have returned for breakfast at ‘Ohana. Lilo! With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. Take the DFB Guide with you to Disney World! We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2022 at checkout for 25% off! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for Kona Cafe to reopen? Tell us in the comments! The post Reservations Now Available for Kona Cafe’s Reopening in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. When you think of Disney collectibles, you probably think of mugs, pins, Loungefly backpacks, and Minnie ears. But some of the most popular souvenirs lately have actually been Starbucks cups! Starbucks in Disney World! We’ve seen some Starbucks tumblers themed after the Disney World and Disneyland parks, some 50th anniversary designs, and even some Star Wars-themed options. Now, there’s a NEW Starbucks cup in Disney World, and we’re willing to bet that this one will be flying off the shelves. While we were in Magic Kingdom today, we spotted a pink Starbucks cup with shiny polka dots all over. The cup has the Starbucks logo on one side… New Starbucks Tumbler …and Mickey Mouse on the other! The Disney World logo is written under the Main Mouse. So cute! Most of the design is a matte pastel pink, but the polka dots and Mickey shape are shiny, reflecting rainbow colors. They remind us of the “ear”idescent color scheme for Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Earidescent The cup comes with a twist-on lid and a reusable straw. You can get it now for $29.99. We haven’t seen it online yet, but there are several other Disney Starbucks cups available on shopDisney if you’re looking for a new way to bring a little Disney into your morning coffee routine. Starbucks We’ll continue to watch for more new merchandise in all of the Disney World theme parks. 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! All of the lands! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. See more Starbucks x Disney cups that you can get online or in the parks now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What kind of Disney souvenirs do you collect? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS: The NEW Starbucks Cup at Disney World Is Shiny and PINK! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Meet Juan, a Show Director for Disney Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World, and learn about how he celebrates his Mexican heritage through music and dance at Disney.View the full article

When we say “tacos in Disney World,” we’re willing to bet that most people think of the same place — the Mexico pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase! It’s true that you can find some amazing tacos over there, but we’re looking in a DIFFERENT spot for today’s lunch. EPCOT Should you venture off the beaten path or stick to what you know when it comes to tacos in EPCOT? We’re about to find out — come along with us to try NEW fish tacos at Sunshine Seasons. In September, Disney announced several new dishes coming to the parks and hotels. One of those was the Fish Tacos at Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT. These tacos are made with tilapia fish, fire-roasted corn salsa, creamy jalapeño Piri Piri sauce, and radish, accompanied by plantain chips. They’re available every day before 4PM. Fish Tacos All other tacos in Disney World need to watch out, because these were delicious! The fish was perfectly flaky with a little bit of crispiness on the outside. It wasn’t dry at all — there was so much sauce on each taco that it was practically impossible for them to taste too dry. Yum! That Piri Piri sauce mixed with the corn salsa added a pretty strong kick to this dish, so if you really don’t like spice then you may want to try something different. However, we thought it wasn’t too strong, and the flavor was excellent. As they were seriously loaded with sauce, the tacos did fall apart a bit after they’d been sitting for a minute. Lots of flavor If you’re looking for a healthier lunch option in EPCOT that still packs a TON of flavor, we think this is a great choice! However, if you’re really not a fan of spice or are super hungry, you may want to go for a different meal. The spice was pretty strong, and you only get 2 fairly small tacos in this dish. These pack a punch! If you want to try out the Fish Tacos, you can get them now at Sunshine Seasons for $12.29. But don’t forget that there are a lot of other new and limited-time eats in EPCOT right now, both for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month and for EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary! Flaky fish The nice thing about Sunshine Seasons is that it’s a counter service restaurant, so you won’t need reservations. And because it’s located in the spacious Land Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Nature, you are almost guaranteed a table in the large dining area. That might give it an edge over the restaurants at the Mexico Pavilion in World Showcase, which don’t have quite as much seating available. Sunshine Seasons We’ll continue to watch for more new snacks in Disney World so that you can find the BEST eats on your next vacation. WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! EPCOT Snacks Guide Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! And keep following the DFB Blog so that you don’t miss any of our new reviews. Click here to discover the BEST way to spend $100 in EPCOT. Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite EPCOT snack? Let us know in the comments. The post You’re Walking Right Past Some of the BEST Tacos in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready to check out some more pumpkin treats in Disney World?! Halloween in Disney! Pumpkin treats are all over the Disney Parks and resorts to celebrate Halloween this month. We’ve seen pumpkin-spiced beignets return to Disneyland and a boozy pumpkin ice cream float and pumpkin cold brew arrive in Disney Springs, among many other treats. If you’re a milkshake lover, you’re going to want to check out this NEW milkshake over at a Disney World hotel! This milkshake isn’t even on the menu yet! One of our readers let us in on the secret on Instagram, and we knew we had to head over to Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort to try it right away. This is the Halloween Shake, which is a pumpkin spice milkshake with caramel and chocolate drizzle and whipped cream. It’s then rimmed with icing and Halloween sprinkles and finally topped with an ENTIRE vanilla cupcake. We got it for $15! Yum! The milkshake is absolutely delicious, y’all. It has just the right amount of pumpkin and gave us ALL the fall vibes! Delish It’s definitely extravagant, so you’ve gotta have a sweet tooth for this one. However, it is really tasty! Plus, you get a souvenir cup to take home with you. Gotta get that souvenir The only let down was the vanilla cupcake — it was a bit dry for us. The pumpkin on top is just icing, so it’s very sweet and might be too much for some people. Cupcake was meh If you want all of those spooky pumpkin vibes for the Halloween season, this is a great option! But, if you’re not a pumpkin fan, check out one of the other shakes on the menu instead. And remember, the Halloween Shake is a secret menu item, so you have to ask about it if you want to buy it. SO much frosting Looking for more Halloween treats to try around Disney World? We’ve tried loads of them so far and given you our honest reviews so you know what’s worth your time and hard-earned money. Candy Corn Milkshake WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose, but if we don’t, we’ll blow our budget on Day 1!)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! DFB Guide Bundle As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World snack news! Check out all the Halloween snacks in Disney World here! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What Halloween snack are you planning to try? Let us know in the comments below! The post There’s a SECRET Pumpkin Milkshake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Counting down to a Disney World trip? There are a few important things you’ll need to do ahead of time! Magic Kingdom You’ll want to book your dining reservations and make your Disney Park Passes. It’s a great idea to download the My Disney Experience app and familiarize yourself before you travel. But if you’re one of the people who also like to buy new MagicBands for your vacation…we’ve got great news! Thanks to reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram), we have screenshots of NEW MagicBand and MagicBand+ designs that are available at a discount for upcoming Disney World resort guests, as well as guests renewing their annual passes. To start, we’ve got the Disney’s Hollywood Studios MagicBand+ with the Tower of Terror as the central puck icon. The pre-arrival price on this band is $34.99. ©Disney If you’re more of an Animal Kingdom fan, this Disney’s Animal Kingdom MagicBand+ has the park logo in the puck, with the Tree of Life and some of our favorite animals on the band. Order it at a discount through the Disney World website for $34.99. ©Disney As far as regular MagicBands go, we got multiple designs that feature the different lands of Magic Kingdom. There’s Tomorrowland… ©Disney …the classic Main Street, U.S.A… ©Disney …the history-filled Libery Square… ©Disney …the wild wild west represented in Frontierland… ©Disney …the ever-charming and magical Fantasyland… ©Disney …and of course, to round out the group, Adventureland. They’re all $25 each if you order them through the Disney World website before your trip. ©Disney If you’re a Disney Vacation Club member, you’ll probably be interested in the next MagicBand+ design. It has the vacation club logo and Mickey Mouse artwork in blue, white, and gray. Grab one for $34.99. ©Disney For those traveling to Disney World for a special occasion, there’s a Mickey Mouse and Friends “Celebrate” MagicBAnd+ that will be perfect! It’s available for $34.99. ©Disney Having a land and sea vacation? Check out the Disney Wish MagicBand+! It has the Disney Cruise Line logo and the Disney Wish ship on the side. It’s a bit pricier at $44.99. ©Disney If you’re a fan of the Disney World classic transportation, then you need this Monorail MagicBand+ for $39.99. It’s definitely giving us the retro vibes! ©Disney EPCOT just celebrated its 40th Anniversary, and you can commemorate the occasion with the EPCOT 40th Anniversary MagicBand+. It’s on sale for $34.99. ©Disney And finally, get the extra special Disney World First Visit MagicBand+ if you’re making a first-time trip to the parks. It has Mickey and friends, plus the four park icons. It’s online now for $34.99 if you’ve got a reservation or an annual pass renewal. ©Disney Keep in mind that you’ll need to be logged into your My Disney Experience account on the Disney World website to see these options. These are not the same prices that you’ll find on shopDisney, although you can buy some of these designs there if you don’t have a trip booked or an annual pass renewal coming soon. Stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise updates from Disney! We’ve been checking out Halloween merchandise for a few months, but Disney recently dropped a bunch of new holiday items online. There’s so much shopping to be done! 5 Disney Gifts You Should 100% Buy for Yourself Today! — Click Here 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 Which of these designs would you choose? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Get These 14 Disney World MagicBand and MagicBand+ Designs at a DISCOUNT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking for a cupcake in Disney World, Sprinkles in Disney Springs should definitely be a stop on your list! Sprinkles Disney Springs Sprinkles is home to handcrafted cupcakes, ice cream, homemade cookies, and more, and it even has a Cupcake ATM outside! Sprinkles is also known for limited-time seasonal cupcake flavors, and now that it’s October there are some NEW flavors you might want to try! Sprinkles is introducing nine different flavors this October, with some of them only available on certain dates. Let’s dive in! ©Sprinkles First up is the Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcake, available through October 9th. ©Sprinkles The Pumpkin Cupcake will be available through November 27th, so you have a bit more time to order it. ©Sprinkles The Sprinkle Hope Cupcake is available from October 1st to the 9th. ©Sprinkles The Black Velvet Cupcake will be around from October 3rd to October 9th. ©Sprinkles And there’s also a Twix Cupcake! This one will be available from October 10th to the 16th. ©Sprinkles The Ignite Red Velvet Cupcake will be around for one day only, on October 11th. ©Sprinkles And the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcake will be around from October 17th to the 31st. ©Sprinkles The newest addition to the Astrology Series is the Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in honor of Scorpio. You can pre-order it on October 24th and 25th. ©Sprinkles And finally, the Bewitched Red Velvet Cupcake will be around from October 24th through Halloween. ©Sprinkles If you’re into Disney cupcakes, Sprinkles is not the only spot you should visit in Disney World. New cupcake designs are released frequently, like this Encanto Mariposa Cupcake we found at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort not long ago. You can rely on DFB for all your Disney cupcake reviews! Mariposa Cupcake Keep following DFB for more Disney reviews and updates! Check out our experience making a transaction at the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM! 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 flavor would you try? Tell us in the comments! The post 9 (!) Cupcake Flavors Coming to Disney Springs This Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

National Geographic’s new collection of lifestyle apparel is making a splash! The ocean-themed line is now available on shopDisney and in Disney Parks.View the full article

When Catalina Jaques talks about her work as Environmental Officer for the Disney Wish, it’s clear that it’s more than a job for her. As the mother of 11 and 16-year-old daughters, she considers herself a role model for protecting the environment…for this generation and the next. In honor of World Maritime Day that was […]View the full article

Today, we’re decorating your devices with all the chills and thrills of a Disney Halloween! From new GIFs for Instagram, to Disney Parks Voices on TikTok, to wallpapers, backgrounds and more – let’s explore the digital treats that await you.View the full article

No more proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests will be required for Norwegian Cruise Line as of Tuesday. View the full article

IAAPA's Legends Panel will examine the history and future of Epcot, Disney World's second oldest theme park View the full article

Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee is putting on a jovial Oktoberfest event with lederhosen, stein hoisting, traditional music and German-inspired cuisine — plus big plans for the future. View the full article

All day we’ve been shouting a huge Happy 40th Anniversary to EPCOT! Happy 40th, EPCOT! We’ve been taking you along with us as we checked out the commemorative guide map we got, saw all the merchandise available (and the LONG lines for it), and we made sure we had the perfect spot to see the big finale tonight. Tonight, EPCOT lit up in a new way during the Beacons of Magic show, and we were front and center for it! Spaceship Earth got some new lighting effects for this very special Beacons of Magic show, and we were so excited to see what the Imagineers cooked up. Beacon of Magic Only true EPCOT fans will know what’s on Spaceship Earth now — that’s right, it’s the EPCOT logo! EPCOT Logo The show plays One Little Spark from Journey Into Imagination with Figment, plus we noticed music from Illuminations (the old nighttime spectacular at EPCOT), and there’s even a quote from Walt Disney! So pretty Disney did not say if this would happen for one night or for several nights but either way, there will be a Beacon of Magic each night. If it’s not the 40th anniversary version, we spotted an EPCOT Food & Wine Festival show when the festival kicked off this summer! Beacon of Magic Watch a clip of the new lights below! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What did you think of the Beacons of Magic show? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: See Spaceship Earth's NEW Look for the 40th Anniversary of EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A seriously underrated Disney vacation tip is to take a full day to explore the Disney World hotels. This is one of our favorite things to do — especially because these hotels have so many great restaurants and snack spots. Disney’s Grand Floridian Just like the theme parks, the hotels in Disney World are consistently changing. We spot new treats, merchandise, and construction projects all the time. So come along with us as we explore the hotels along Magic Kingdom’s Monorail line to find out what’s new. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Food Update Gasparilla Island Grill At Gasparilla Island Grill, we spotted a new treat that’s here for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month. The Pastel de Horchata is made with a vanilla sponge cake infused with cinnamon-scented rice milk topped with mango mousse and toasted meringue. Pastel de Horchata You can get it now through October 15th for $6.49. Check out more new treats in Disney World here! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Construction Update If you’ve always wanted to walk between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, you’re in luck! A new walkway opened between the two hotels. New walkway Now you can more easily access the restaurants and amenities at both hotels. Click here to learn more about this new walkway. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Merchandise Update Boutiki At this gift shop, we found a couple of pre-packaged treats. First, there was the Honolulu Cookie Company Fall Collection, which you can get for $25. This collection comes with a selection of shortbread cookies. Fall collection You can also get the Pumpkin Shortbread Mini Bites, also by the Honolulu Cookie Company, for $10. Shortbread bites We saw some new Muppets shorts, which feature Animal. You can get them for $36.99. Animal shorts We saw that the popular Polynesian Village Resort mug, which looks like a coconut, is back in stock! Polynesian Village Resort Mug You can get this mug for $19.99, but you’ll want to hurry — we’ve seen it sell out quickly at this spot before. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Merchandise Update Curiouser Clothiers At Curiouser Clothiers, we found a very elegant-looking teapot and teacup set. The teapot nests inside the teacup when you’re not using them so that it looks like one big dish. Grand Floridian Teapot Set It has a blue and gold color scheme with the Grand Floridian Resort’s logo on the side. You can get this set for $54.99. So cute! We also spotted a new Vinyard Vines quarter-zip pullover with the Grand Floridian logo here. Grey Quarter Zip You can get it for $135. Basin At Basin, you can find all kinds of fun soaps and bath bombs. We spotted a Trick-or-Treat Bath Bomb, which is shaped like a jack-o-lantern. You can get it for $9.99. Pumpkin Bath Bomb There’s also a collection of Nightmare Before Christmas-themed bath bombs here. You can get a set of 4 for $29.99. Bath Bomb Set The set comes with bath bombs that have decals of Jack Skellington, Sally, Zero the ghost dog, and Oogie Boogie. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Merchandise Update Bay View Gifts Our last stop is Bay View Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. At this gift shop, we found a couple of Cinderella-themed pieces. The floor-length dress is royal blue with scenes from the movie along the bottom part of the skirt. Cinderella Dress You can get this dress for $167. Beautiful details There’s also a pullover sweatshirt with a similar design along the bottom. You can grab the sweatshirt for $59.99. Cinderella Sweatshirt And last but not least, we found a new Spirit Jersey here! It’s made of a fuzzy pink fabric that was very soft, with polka dots all over. Pink Spirit Jersey As great as this Spirit Jersey is, we’d still have a hard time paying $99 for it — that price is quite a bit more than we usually see on these jerseys. Click here to see MORE Disney merchandise, available online. That’s a wrap on our journey through Disney World’s Monorail hotels! While we’re talking about Disney merchandise…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. DFB Merch And keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World! Click here to see what’s new over in EPCOT! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels 9 Ways Your Disney World Hotel Stay Will Be Different in 2023 Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? 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It’s a new month, and that means new treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse! Gideon’s Bakehouse Every month, Gideon’s Bakehouse releases new or returning treats for guests to line up around the block to grab. October is also Gideon’s birthday month, so get ready for tons of exciting offerings all throughout the month. No matter what day you go during October though, you can enjoy multiple October offerings! The Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein cookies and cake slices have returned this year, and Black Cat Pins and T-shirts are also available! We’ve tried the Frankenstein cookie and cake slice before and we’re so excited it’s back! Read our review of the cookie here and our full review of the cake slice here. Frankenstein Cookie Gideon’s is also still celebrating Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month so you can grab their Chocolate Churro Cookie and Cream Cheese Quesittos until October 15th. Their PB Cold Brew Cookie will also be extended for a few days this month due to the hurricane interrupting the last few days of September. Peanut Butter Cold Brew Cookie And due to popular demand, their French Toast Cold Brew will be available at the bakery all through October! If you’re looking for a new menu design, their menus are delayed a bit due to Hurricane Ian, but they’re hoping they will arrive on Monday. French Toast Cold Brew So yeah, LOTS is going on at Gideon’s this month, and we LOVE it! Want to see our reviews of the French Toast Cold Brew or the PB Cold Brew Cookie? We’ve got you covered. We also make sure we’re well aware of any special new offerings that pop up secretly, so keep up with DFB to get all the latest news! Click here to see all the treats you can get around Disney World to celebrate Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Which treats are you most excited to see back? Let us know in the comments! The post Some of the BEST Gideon's Bakehouse Flavors Have Returned to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s getting cooler outside and we’re obsessed with finding the PERFECT fall Disney outfit. Get all kinds of park-inspired designs! Close your eyes and picture your favorite fall outfit. Maybe you’re wearing a comfy flannel, your favorite stretched-out jeans, some edgy boots, and even a warm hat. But what about your t-shirt? You’re in luck because we have the BEST tees to pair with your favorite fall outfit! At this point, pumpkins are basically synonymous with fall, and the DFB Store’s Pumpkin Vibes T-Shirt checks every box on the casual fall fashion checklist. Pumpkin Vibes Featuring a pumpkin with a geodesic Spaceship Earth design, you can incorporate just a bit of Disney into your fall vibes. Get it for $26.99! Click here to order the Pumpkin Vibes T-Shirt! The Magical Lands T-Shirt is another fall t-shirt option that’s a little more Disney-themed, but not super obviously so. This shirt lists the seven magical lands of Magic Kingdom, from Main Street, U.S.A. all the way to Frontierland. DFB Magical Lands shirt It comes in sizes small to 3XL in a variety of deep jewel-toned colors, and you can order it for $26.99. Order the Magical Lands T-Shirt here! And if you want to go FULL Halloween vibes, the HalloQueen Evil Queen T-Shirt is meant for you. This shirt comes in black with the phrase “HalloQueen,” decorated with a Poison Apple and the Evil Queen’s crown. DFB HalloQueen shirt Choose from sizes XS to 3XL for $26.99! Click here to order the HalloQueen Evil Queen T-Shirt! If you’re looking for more Disney tees, check out the rest of the exclusive merch we have in the DFB Store! It’s not just clothing either — we also have accessories, stickers, and more. Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Magical Lands sweatshirt Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news and updates! 5 Disney gifts you should 1000% buy for yourself today! 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 shirt is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Three Super Stylish Disney Tees to Pair With With Jeans and Flannel This Fall! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

THIS is Halloween, and by THIS (imagine us gesturing wildly), we mean all the Halloween decorations at Magic Kingdom, all the Halloween merchandise, and all the Halloween snacks! Polynesian Village Resort With snacks being something that we do (hello, FOOD is our middle name), we’re trying out ALL the new Halloween snacks in Disney World. So let’s head on over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to see what kind of spooky new offerings we can find there! First up is the Tamatoa, which is a Chocolate chiffon cake with Hawaiian Chantilly filling and shiny sprinkles. Okay, that sounds YUM! You can grab this from either Capt. Cook’s or Kona Island for $5.99 through October 31st. Y’all, it looks just like Tamatoa (which you might remember as the crab in Moana). Looks just like him! This is already a snack that kids (and kids at heart) will LOVE — it’s a lot of fun. The flavors are pretty good (especially that chantilly filling). The Tamatoa parts are white chocolate! Warning: you may be covered in sparkles after eating this treat! He’s so cute! Although it is SUPER cute, though, there’s no real “wow” factor about this cake. We also found some of the sprinkles (which got ALL over us) kinda’ hard. Inside If you find your way to the Polynesian this month, be sure to stop by and give both of these treats a taste! Also, stay tuned to DFB for more reviews because we really are trying out all the new Halloween treats in Disney World. Looking for even more delicious food? Don’t forget about all the treats that are still available as part of Disney’s celebration of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What’s your favorite Disney World Halloween snack? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Trying a Cake That Looks Like a RARE Villain in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from EPCOT’s 40th anniversary celebrations! Creations Shop We’ve been in the park all day bringing you live updates about what’s happening in the parks — that includes crowds, merchandise, a commemorative map, and special treats. But now, there’s another part of the celebration that you’ll miss if you don’t pay attention! Disney World is offering a 40th anniversary Magic Shot in EPCOT! It features EPCOT’s past and then captures you and your group for this big milestone in Disney history! Starting on the anniversary, October 1st, this new Magic Shot is located near the main entrance of the park. Be sure to check it out so you can remember your visit during the 40th anniversary celebrations! It’s colorful! Remember: check your My Disney Experience account to see the photos after you take them. You can buy them from there individually or you can purchase Memory Maker to download ALL of your photos from your vacation! If you want to keep up with more 40th anniversary happenings in EPCOT, follow along with our live updates here. Stay tuned to DFB for more from Disney World! Every EPCOT Table Service Restaurant RANKED Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about the EPCOT 40th anniversary Magic Shot? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out the NEW Photo Op for the 40th Anniversary of EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy 40th birthday, EPCOT! Time to make a wish and blow out the candles! What did you wish for? A bunch of 40th Celebration treats? Well, what a coinkidink! Flower and Garden Nothing says celebration quite like cake!! EPCOT has a doozy of a celebration, and Disney is not holding back with new snacks like the Figment Sponge Cake. Lots of the treats are a pure kaleidoscope of colors, and the Celebration Funnel at Funnel Cake Stand is a pure cacophony of color and sugar (like every celebration should be!). Only available on October 1st and 2nd, guests can get a sweet treat of celebration funnel cake, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and colorful 40th candies and sprinkles! The flavors are classic and straightforward, so even picky eaters will enjoy this simple treat. But here’s the thing — it’s a TINY treat. Where’s the rest of it? It’s basic, but tasty, but the sprinkles were so hard they hurt our teeth! But this snack costs $9.50 and again, look at how small it is! The sprinkles are hard You could get a bigger funnel cake here for a few dollars more, so we’d recommend that over this smaller snack. This one IS cute, with the “40” on it, but that’s about it. Want to read even more DFB reviews of the EPCOT 40th anniversary snacks? We’ve already tried the Figment Sponge Cake, the 40th Anniversary Liege Waffle, a 40th Anniversary Margarita, and a Sake Flight. Sake Flight At the same time, we’re also tasting and reviewing a ton of Halloween treats in Disney World — you can read all our reviews here! Follow along with us LIVE from EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary here! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When is your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post Would You Pay Almost For A TINY Funnel Cake in EPCOT? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you haven’t had a Lunch Box Tart at Woody’s Lunch Box…have you even really been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Woody’s Lunch Box We’re big fans of this iconic treat, which we’ve seen in several different flavors. They pretty much look exactly like pop tarts, but they taste so much better in our opinion. We recently had a 4th of July-themed one, which was filled with cherries. But now it’s spooky season so we’re ready to try out a fall-flavored tart! At Woody’s Lunch Box, you can get the Pumpkin Lunch Box Tart now through October 31st. This treat is a pumpkin pie-filled pastry tart topped with marshmallow fondant, candy corn, and Halloween sprinkles. Can this treat live up to our high expectations? It looks fun! The answer is a resounding “yes!” The pumpkin pie filling is DELICIOUS and has a nice cinnamon flavor that doesn’t taste fake. The pastry is nice and flaky. Delicious fillinig! But we’ve gotta’ talk about the candy corn — if you don’t like candy corn, that might be a deal-breaker. But you could just take them off, right? The marshmallow fondant just tasted like sugar, like most fondant. But that candy corn… Head to Woody’s Lunch Box to snag one of the Pumpkin Lunch Box Tarts for $4.29. And don’t forget that there are a LOT of other options for Halloween treats in the Disney World parks. Click here to see all the Halloween treats in Disney World. Between the limited-edition options and the classics, there are SO many great snacks at Disney World. How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them. You can become a Disney dining expert! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Use code WDW2022 to get 25% off. Keep following DFB for more reviews of all the food in Disney World! Click here to find Halloween pajamas your family NEEDS for spooky season. Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Have you tried a Lunch Box Tart in Disney World? Let us know what you think of them in the comments! The post Come Try the NEW Pumpkin Lunch Box Tart in Disney World With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

40 never looked so good, EPCOT! EPCOT entrance fountain at sunset If your Disney travel partners argue over whether to start World Showcase in Mexico or in Canada — well, this limited-time 40th celebration item is here to settle that debate! Not to be overshadowed by Disney World’s 50th Celebration, Disney has released merchandise and some themed treats and drinks like the Figment Sponge Cake to mark the occasion for EPCOT’s monumental anniversary. Lots of the treats are super colorful, and the 40th Fiesta at Choza de Margarita is trying to show off, for sure. It’s colorful! But here’s the thing — this is the SAME as the Fiesta Margarita you could already get here, which is made with a combination of strawberry, classic lime, and mango loco. The 40th Fiesta just has the addition of Blue Agave Syrup which doesn’t add much additional flavor to the drink at all. Cheers, EPCOT! It’s heavy on the strawberry, and we couldn’t taste the mango. It’s still a pretty solid margarita, but there’s nothing extra special about it, except the color. It comes in a signature Mexico 40 souvenir glass, which could justify the $18 price tag if this is a must-have for you. If you’re not interested in the glass, though, just get the regular Fiesta Margarita for $13.25 and save a few dollars. You do get a cool glass Don’t miss our other reviews of EPCOT snacks, including the Figment Sponge Cake, and the 40th Anniversary Liege Waffle! Figment Sponge Cake While you’re at it, be sure to take a peek at all the EPCOT 40th anniversary merchandise that’s now available, including certain items you can buy online! Follow along with us LIVE from EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary here! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When is your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post Don't Let the Special 40th Anniversary Margarita in EPCOT Deceive You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

WOW! It’s the 40th Anniversary of EPCOT. FIGMENT! To celebrate the big occasion, Disney has released merchandise and some themed treats and drinks like the Figment Sponge Cake. Lots of the treats are super colorful, and the Sake Cocktail Flight at Garden House is no exception. From now until October 3rd, you can get a rainbow-colored Sake Cocktail Flight at Garden House! It features Samurai, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Sunset, and Violet Sake. Many of these are served in the Japan pavilion at Garden House or at restaurants in the pavilion, but this is a fun way to try them all in one sitting! Check it out! We love all of the colors and think this is a fun little flight that you can share with your pals when celebrating the 40th in the parks. It reminds us of the rainbow drink trend that hit TikTok a few months back. Sake Flight Now, for our thoughts on the drinks! The Tokyo Sunset (the orange cocktail) is made with coconut rum, peach schnapps, banana liqueur, and pineapple juice. It’s very fruity and sweet, so you’ve gotta like sweet drinks — this is a common theme throughout the flight. The Cast Member we spoke to did not know the ingredients for the Mt. Fuji cocktail (the darker blue drink), however it tasted like a Blue Hawaiian to us. That is typically made with rum, pineapple juice, blue curaçao, and sweet & sour mix. These drinks are giving all the bachelorette vibes — so fruity! Fruity Next up is the Violet Sake which is made with sake, purple pear, and lime juice. This is a fan-favorite drink in EPCOT and for good reason — we loved it! If you don’t want a full size or you want to try a few other flavors, we think this is just enough violet sake to be happy with. And last but not least is the Blue Samurai. Both the Samurai and Violet Sake are available at Garden House to get full glasses of. This drink is made with shochu, monin blue curaçao, calpico, and lime juice and is really refreshing for a hot Florida day! Shochu is different from sake — it is a distilled liquor kind of like brandy or vodka and it can be made with several grains and vegetables like barley and sweet potatoes. We liked this flight! You can get this flight for $25. Overall, we thought this was a fun way to try a bunch of famous drinks from the Japan pavilion! Although it does have a $25 price tag, you get more variety and get to try 4 different drinks at one time. This one is available through October 3rd, so hurry if you want to try it! For more on the 40th anniversary check out the following posts: Live updates from 40th anniversary celebrations FULL look at EPCOT 40th anniversary merchandise A look at long merchandise lines First look at the EPCOT 40th anniversary map Stay tuned to DFB for more food reviews and updates! Follow along with us LIVE from EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary here! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When is your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post Is the Colorful Sake Cocktail Flight Worth in EPCOT? We Found Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a difficult week in Florida with Hurricane Ian (later downgraded to Tropical Storm Ian) wreaking havoc statewide. Hurricane skies in Disney World Disney World closed for two days on September 28th and 29th, leaving many visitors with plans this weekend and next week feeling uncertain. Disney reopened on September 30th and resumed letting guests check into hotels as of 3PM, we’re taking a look at next week’s Park Pass Reservations, which are required for entering a Disney Park. Magic Kingdom Park Hours Let’s start with Magic Kingdom, which is scheduled to be open from 8AM to 6PM on October 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 7th. The reduced hours are due to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which is scheduled from 7PM to 12AM on those dates. ©Disney October 3rd, 5th, and 8th will return to regular hours of 9AM to 11PM, and Extended Evening Hours (for qualifying Disney World Resort hotel guests) are scheduled on October 5th from 11PM-1AM. EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT’s hours will be the same every day next week, opening from 8:30AM to 9PM. ©Disney Qualifying hotel guests can take advantage of Extended Evening Hours on October 3rd from 9PM to 11PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Like EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 8:30AM to 9PM from October 2nd to October 8th. ©Disney Park hopping is allowed in Disney World after 2PM, and you must have a Park Pass Reservation to be able to Park Hop. With both Hollywood Studios and EPCOT having the same park hours, it makes it easier to travel between the parks via the Disney Skyliner. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the park will be open from 8AM to 8PM on October 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, and 8th. . ©Disney On October 4th and 5th, things change a bit, and the park will be open from 9AM to 7PM. Park Pass Reservation Availability It’s time to review Park Pass Reservation availability for next week. For visitors with Theme Park Tickets, there are quite a few dates with full parks. Magic Kingdom is sold out from October 3rd to the 8th, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is sold out from October 4th to the 8th. ©Disney For qualifying Disney World hotel guests, Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are sold out from October 4th to the 8th, with Magic Kingdom also full on October 3rd. ©Disney Disney World Annual Passholders have different park pass availability, and you need to review a separate calendar. The Incredi Pass has no blockout dates with open availability next week. ©Disney When it comes to the Sorcerer Pass, all four parks are open for reservations next week. ©Disney The Pirate Pass is blocked out on October 8th, but otherwise has full park availability from October 2nd to the 7th. ©Disney And the Pixie Dust Pass is blocked on October 2nd and the 8th, with weekdays open for reservations. ©Disney And that’s what you need to know about Disney World’s park hours and Park Pass availability for next week! We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! Cinderella Castle If you’re planning a Disney World trip, we’re here to help you out! It’s not too early to start planning your 2023 trip and it’s good to know which dining reservations that will be the hardest to get in 2023. Keep following DFB for everything you need to know to have your BEST Disney World trip ever! 14 ridiculous ways people WASTE money 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 Will you be in Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Park Pass Reservation Availability After Hurricane Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We got up bright and early today to sing Happy Birthday to EPCOT, which just turned 40 years old! New map! When we arrived at EPCOT to celebrate properly, we got a special map, dived into some special snacks, and checked out all the fun 40th anniversary merchandise. Speaking of which, we had to wait to see that merchandise because the line was super LONG. A sign pointed guests to Creations Shop, which is the only shop where you can get the 40th anniversary merchandise right now. THE place to be The line was already long when we arrived. It wrapped around the Creations Shop. Creations Shop entrance Then it went around the middle and went all the way back to The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion! The merch line is LONG At the time, a Cast Member suggested that guests would be waiting about two hours to get into the shop. It seems this will be the case THROUGHOUT the rest of the day. It’s going to be a while So bring your patience if you want to get your hands on the 40th anniversary merchandise (or take the opportunity to hit up some rides while everyone else is in line). LONG line Some of the items that are available today are dated, so there is a likelihood that once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. However, many of the 40th anniversary merchandise items are also available online, so if you’re looking for something in particular, check shopDisney first! EPCOT 40th Spirit Jersey We’ll be at EPCOT all day covering the anniversary and trying out all the new snacks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 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! Check Out The NEW Eats Coming to EPCOT for Its 40th Anniversary Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you stand for two hours in a line for merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post Crowds Line Up For HOURS to Get EPCOT 40th Anniversary Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article