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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. Disney World might be celebrating its 50th Anniversary, but there’s a DIFFERENT party going on over in EPCOT this year. October 1st, 2022, marks the 40th Anniversary of EPCOT. Happy 40th! If you want to celebrate the occasion, you can check out one of the newest rides in EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Or you might take a look at the new restaurant in this park, Connections Eatery. OR maybe you’d prefer a shopping trip instead! EPCOT has released a lot of new 40th Anniversary merchandise — Check out all of the new items here. Apparel You want some fun 40th anniversary clothes? We’ve got TONS, including a Zip-Up Hoodie for $52.99 with the EPCOT 40 logo on the front… Hoodie …and a fun EPCOT 40 graphic on the back. Back You can’t celebrate anything in Disney World without a Spirit Jersey — here’s the front… Gotta’ have a spirit jersey …and the back! This spirit jersey is $74.99. SO fun This Red and White Raglan Shirt for $39.99 is also cool. It says EPCOT 40 down the front… Raglan …and has the EPCOT 40th anniversary logo on the back! Back There’s also a sweet Red 40th Anniversary Shirt available with the date on it. Red tee This Light Blue Tee for $24.99 is cool. Blue shirt The back has the EPCOT 40 logo on it. Back There’s a Gray Dated Tee for $29.99. EPCOT Logo For Kids, you’ll find a Figment Tee for $24.99. Kid’s Tee Don’t worry, though, because there’s a Figment Tee for adults, too, for $29.99. Figment Tee for adults Stay warm on those chilly mornings with this EPCOT 40th Anniversary Hooded Sweatshirt for $59.99. Here’s the front.. Front …and here’s the back! Figment! The EPCOT 40th Anniversary Woven Shirt features a fun rainbow ombre effect on the bottom. It’s $59.99. ©Disney You can even get a Dated EPCOT 40th Anniversary Baseball Hat for $34.99. Baseball Cap Annual Passholders have an exclusive T-Shirt for $34.99 they can grab. Passholder Shirt But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, because there is a lot of other merchandise available! Bags and Accessories There’s always a new Loungefly bag to collect, and now you need to grab the EPCOT 40th Anniversary Loungefly Mini Backpack for $85. Loungefly backpack You can also get a Matching Wallet for $50. Matching Wallet We also found some jewelry, including a Figment Charm… Figment Charm …and an EPCOT 40 Charm! EPCOT 40 Charm. You can also get an Alex and Ani Silver Charm Bracelet for $49.99. Alex and Ani Charm Bracelet Don’t forget to pick up an EPCOT 40th Anniversary MagicBand+ for $54.99. MagicBand+ If you love Minnie Ears, yes, there are a pair of EPCOT 40th Anniversary Ears available for $29.99. ©Disney Grab a Keychain while you’re at it! EPCOT 40 Keychain The keychain is $14.99. Home Be sure to grab an EPCOT 40th Anniversary Tumbler for $27.99. Tumbler You’ll probably also want to check out the EPCOT 40th Anniversary Corkcicle for $44.99. Corkcicle You’re going to love the Spaceship Earth and Figment Light-Up Ornament for $29.99. ©Disney You can also get an EPCOT 40th Anniversary World Showcase Placemat. Placemat Okay, we know you’ve been waiting to see the pins, so let’s get to them! Pins Okay, so a LOT of new pins have arrived to celebrate EPCOT’s big day. There’s a Dated EPCOT 40th Anniversary Pin… Dated Pin …and a Figment EPCOT 40 Pin for $12.99. Figment Pin There is a cool series of pins for $17.99 each that look like this… These open! …then you open them up and they have different EPCOT pavilions represented inside. This one is a World of Motion Pin. World of Motion There’s also a Horizons Pin. Horizons Plus, you can get a Journey Into Imagination Dreamfinder and Figment Pin! We miss you, Dreamfinder! Some new World Showcase Pins are also available for $17.99 each. There’s a Norway Pin with Olaf… Olaf …a Morocco Pin with Abu… Abu …a Japan Pin with Stitch… Stitch …an Italy Pin with Pinocchio… Pinocchio …a China Pin with Mushu… Mushu …a Canada Pin with Chip ‘n’ Dale… Chip ‘n’ Dale …an American Adventure Pin with Mickey and Minnie… Mickey and Minnie! …and a Mexico Pin with Miguel! Miguel You can even get a Mystery Pin Collection. Which one will you get? Check out this Jumbo Figment Pin for $34.99. Jumbo Figment Pin You can also grab a Limited Edition Gold Figment Jumbo Pin for $115. Limited Edition There’s also an EPCOT 40th Anniversary Annual Passholder Pin for $17.99. Pin for Passholders Toys Okay, so here’s the thing you really want — a Figment Plush with Figment wearing the EPCOT 40th shirt! It’s available for $26.99. FIGMENT! Although a lot of new things have arrived in EPCOT (like a new restaurant, ride, and France pavilion expansion), there are still plenty of projects in the works! We can’t wait to check out the Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana walk-through attraction coming to World Nature, and the PLAY! Pavilion is also getting a makeover. EPCOT We’ll be on the lookout for more updates from EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary, so stay tuned with DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn more about EPCOT! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting EPCOT for its 40th Anniversary this year? Let us know in the comments. The post FULL Look at the EPCOT 40th Anniversary Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Going to Disney World isn’t as easy as it used to be! Mickey and Minnie meet-and-greet in Animal Kingdom! There’s a TON of planning involved, and with so much changing all the time it can be hard to keep up with it all — but that’s where we come in. We’re in the parks every day checking out what’s new and what you need to be prepared for — so let’s take a look at the biggest Disney World construction updates from this week! Magic Kingdom Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. We checked in on Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. on a recent PeopleMover ride and saw that there’s still some exterior work being done on the Tomorrowland Speedway side of things. Tomorrowland Light & Power construction For now, the shop remains closed due to construction on TRON. You can still find merch at Star Traders nearby in the meantime! TRON: Lightcycle Run Never did we think we’d get so excited about cement, but here we are. Some fancy free-form shapes have appeared down in front of the TRON canopy. We caught a glimpse of crews working on them recently! TRON Construction You can see the concrete areas from a different angle here. It looks like things are starting to come together on the exterior of this attraction. More concrete! If only we could catch a peek at what the inside looks like! We’ll be keeping an eye out for updates from Disney though, so stay tuned. Check Out the Latest TRON Update Here EPCOT China Pavilion We recently spotted some pavement work being done over at the China Pavilion, just beyond the grand entrance at the center. China Pavilion It looks like the work is mostly completed, but we’ll let you know if we spot any more updates. Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana And over at the upcoming Moana-themed attraction, the details are coming together at the tallest rock structure — you can really get a good look at her spiral symbol. Moana Spiral In this wider view, you can see that the rocks have been speckled with green moss-like material or paint to give them a natural look. We can see some green! We’re so excited to finally be seeing some details come together at this attraction — opening in late 2023. See the Latest Journey of Water Update Here Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hollywood Boulevard There’s a bit of facade work going on over on Hollywood Boulevard! Work being done We’re not sure what Disney has planned for this area, but we’re keeping an eye on it — so stay tuned. Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ We’re still seeing much of the same over at Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ — but the scaffolding and scrim we’re seeing is hopefully a good sign! It’s coming along It looks like progress is finally moving forward on this new table-service restaurant — and we hope it moves quickly as Woody’s is scheduled to open sometime this year! See the Latest Rodeo Roundup Updates Here Disney World is changing every day, and we’re finding updates all the time — we love bringing you the latest so stick with DFB for more. To check out what’s new at Hollywood Studios, click here — or, see what’s new at EPCOT here. Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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! The 19 BEST Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What’s your favorite part of a Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Disney World CHANGES From This Week 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. It’s officially EPCOT’s 40th anniversary! New map! We are there celebrating with EPCOT, and we’ve already checked out some special snacks to mark the occasion, like the Figment Sponge Cake and 40th Anniversary Liege Waffle. We’ve been checking out the merchandise, too, but one item is only currently available online — the EPCOT 40th anniversary Ears! We looked for the EPCOT 40th Anniversary Ears at Creations Shop and a Cast Member told us that the ears were not available in EPCOT yet. However, you can get them online. These colorful sequined ears have a pretty EPCOT-colored bow with the EPCOT 40 logo in the middle! ©Disney You can grab them now for $29.99 — there is a limit of two per customer, though. ©Disney We think these might just sell out, so get them as fast as you can! Click here to buy the EPCOT 40th Anniversary Ears You can get a few more 40th anniversary items online, too — so be sure to check out the whole collection! We’ll also keep an eye on when the ears become available in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Looking to do even MORE shopping? How about scoring some great deals on Disney merchandise on Amazon? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your absolute favorite thing about EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post The ONE Place You Can Buy EPCOT 40th Anniversary Minnie Ears Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This week was not a normal one in Disney World. Test Track Hurricane Ian made its way through the state of Florida, causing the Disney World parks to close on Wednesday and Thursday. The parks did a phased reopening on Friday, where we did see a decent amount of people. So, what are crowds like during the week of a hurricane in Disney World? Let’s take a look at the average wait times from this week to find out. Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 53 minutes! Are you a fan of Mine Train? After that, we had Peter Pan’s Flight at 49 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 37 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 37 minutes, Splash Mountain at 31 minutes, Space Mountain at 30 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 27 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 26 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 25 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 24 minutes, and Astro Orbiter at 23 minutes. Jungle Cruise Next, we had Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 16 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 15 minutes, “it’s a small world” at 15 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 13 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 11 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 11 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 10 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 10 minutes, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 10 minutes. Mad Tea Party And rides that had even lower wait times were Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 9 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 4 minutes, and Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes. Rides with no waits were Country Bear Jamboree, Tom Sawyer Island, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. NEWS: Orlando Airport Announces Reopening Details Following Hurricane Ian EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 69 minutes. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 67 minutes, Test Track at 56 minutes, Soarin’ at 34 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 16 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 14 minutes, Living with the Land at 15 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 12 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 12 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 9 minutes, and The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 8 minutes. Test Track 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! Disney Releases Statement on Hurricane Ian in Florida Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 105 minutes. Don’t tell them anything! After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 81 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 59 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 54 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 54 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 53 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 52 minutes. Tower of Terror And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 33 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 17 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 15 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 14 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes. PHOTOS & VIDEOS: What Orlando and Disney World Look Like Ahead of Hurricane Ian Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 76 minutes. Pandora in Animal Kingdom Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 57 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 41 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 28 minutes, Expedition Everest at 25 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 18 minutes. Safari time Following behind was It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 11 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 9 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Disney World To WAIVE Cancelation Fees Through Next Week That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. PHOTOS: See Inside Disney World After 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. Which Disney World wait time surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments. The post Wait Times Are Increasing in Disney World Again first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a BIG day for EPCOT: the park is celebrating its 40th anniversary! Happy birthday, EPCOT! We’re there celebrating right alongside it, checking out some special anniversary snacks, buying some 40th anniversary merchandise, and checking out the crowds. However, we were greeted this morning with ANOTHER special item — and this one was 100% free — a commemorative EPCOT 40th anniversary map! The guidemap has EPCOT 40 on it, as well as today’s date! New map! The inside has the regular map of EPCOT, along with a full list of everything you can find in EPCOT: attractions, restaurants, bathrooms, guest services, and more! Inside The back features more information about the 40th anniversary celebration. Special 40th statements There’s a special statement about EPCOT’s 40th birthday, as well as details about the 40 Years of EPCOT Ceremony and the Commemorative 40th Anniversary Poster guests can get! Statement about the 40th The bottom has information about Spaceship Earth as the Beacon of Magic, as well as a list of dining locations that will have special 40th anniversary treats! SNACKS! You’ll only be able to grab this map today, so if you’re headed to EPCOT, be sure to pick one up — it’s a free souvenir to mark a very special occasion! New map! We’ll be covering EPCOT’s 40th anniversary ALL day today, so be sure to check back with DFB for more. You can also follow along with us LIVE as we celebrate EPCOT’s birthday! In the meantime, be sure to check out our reviews for two EPCOT 40th snacks we’ve already tried: the Figment Sponge Cake and the 40th Anniversary Liege Waffle! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite EPCOT memory? Share it with us in the comments! The post Take a Look at the EPCOT 40th Anniversary Map! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, October! We can’t believe it’s already the spookiest month of the year, but it’s here, and we’re ready for more seasonal fun! Halloween in Disney World A lot has happened at Disney World this year — we got a new ride, character meet and greets went back to normal, new MagicBands debuted, and so much more. But, there is even more to come, so let’s talk about the BEST things to do in Disney World in October! Celebrate Halloween Even though Halloween has been going on since August in Disney World, October is the PRIME month to celebrate! Let’s talk about what’s already been going on first. Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back with special entertainment and food (but it IS all sold out!), there’s special merchandise available, some snacks in Magic Kingdom, and you can check out the decorations down Main Street, U.S.A. There’s also a special scavenger hunt happening in EPCOT featuring Pluto! Boo to You Halloween parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party But, there are some things coming JUST in October at Disney World for Halloween, too! Most of these are fun foods and snacks, with a lot of them becoming available on October 1st. You have new things like the Black Widow Tart, Halloween Candy Cookie Pizza, Pumpkin Lunch Box Tart, Caramelized Apple Liege Waffle, and the Monster Mousse. ©Disney But, there are also a lot of returning favorites, like the Candy Corn Milkshake, Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, and Monster Margarita. Candy Corn Milkshake We can’t wait to try everything out! Click here to check out ALL of the food coming to Disney World for Halloween! Celebrate EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary EPCOT officially turns 40 on October 1st! Yep, EPCOT and Walt Disney World as a whole (or Magic Kingdom, really) share the same anniversary, as we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Disney World on October 1st last year. But this year, it’s EPCOT’s turn! There are some fun festivities going on for the celebration as well. Harmonious in EPCOT First of all, there will be some celebratory FOOD! Things coming to the park include the EPCOT 40th Liege Waffle… ©Disney …the Celebration Funnel Cake… ©Disney …and the Figment Sponge Cake. ©Disney Some of these items will be available after the actual anniversary as well! See the FULL LIST of treats coming to EPCOT right here! There will also be a lot of special merchandise available, like a Spirit Jersey, baseball tee, a Corkcicle, and more. ©Disney You can see a sneak peek right here! Click here to check out the merchandise coming for EPCOT’s 40th anniversary! In addition to what we’ve already mentioned, there will also be an exclusive event for D23 Gold members! A D23 Member Mixer and continental breakfast will happen at World ShowPlace from 9:30-10:45AM on October 1st. And then, members can enjoy priority entrance to Living with the Land all day! ©Disney The event also includes complimentary park admission, a park pass reservation, and parking, as well as a $25 Disney Gift Card, exclusive event credentials, and exclusive entry to World ShowPlace for D23 Member Mixer. Click here to learn more about this event! Take Returned Backstage Tours A few behind-the-scenes tours are also returning in October! DiveQuest, Dolphins in Depth, and Behind the Seeds, all of which are in EPCOT, will be back on October 2nd. Living with the Land EPCOT Seas Adventure — DiveQuest is for SCUBA-certified and it’s where you can explore the 5.7-million gallon saltwater environment at The Seas pavilion and get to look at the marine life up close. This tour is $219 per person. The Seas EPCOT Seas Adventure — Dolphins in Depth is also coming back, and will take guests to meet bottlenose dolphins at The Seas pavilion and talk to the experts who care for the dolphins daily. The 2-hour encounter is very limited each day and will cost $199 per person. Dolphin in The Seas Finally, the Behind the Seeds Tour is coming back to The Land Pavilion. This is an hour-long walking tour that “gives you an up-close and personal view of amazing plants, insects, and fish throughout four state-of-the-art greenhouses.” According to the Disney World website, this tour will cost $35 when it returns. Go “Behind the Seeds” You can book your spots for thees tours online right now, either through the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app. Click here to learn more about these returning tours! Enjoy More Character Meals We’ve seen several character meals return to Disney World over the past few months, and even MORE are coming back in October! Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Cape May Cafe will be returning on October 4th! You’ll get to see characters like Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy all dressed up for a day at the beach. Daisy Duck at Cape May Cafe ©Disney The Cape May Cafe breakfast buffet costs $25 per adult and $14 per child. Click here to see more about this buffet! Also happening this month — Winnie the Pooh and friends are coming back to BREAKFAST at The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom! They’ll be back on October 25th, 2022. We’ve already seen the characters return for lunch and dinner, so soon, you’ll be able to eat all 3 meals with our friends from the Hundred Acre Wood! Hi Pooh! You can make your reservations now, and remember that reservations open 60 days before your trip at around 5:45AM, and they tend to go fast! Eeyore at Crystal Palace For more on planning your trip to Disney World, check out 5 ways to save $1,000 on your Disney trip, what to do if you can’t get the Disney World hotel reservation you wanted, and 3 terrifyingly easy ways to ruin your Disney World vacation. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! The Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a Disney World trip planned for October? Tell us in the comments! The post The 4 Best Things to Do in October 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. Bring out the balloons and cake — it’s time to wish a very Happy Birthday to the one and only EPCOT! Happy Birthday, EPCOT! EPCOT officially turned 40 years old today, October 1st, 2022, and we’re IN the park to check out all of the celebratory merchandise, snacks, and more. Want to see what it’s like in EPCOT on its special anniversary? Join us! Crowds We started our morning at EPCOT bright and early (of course!). But we weren’t alone. Though Park Pass reservations remained available close to the date of the anniversary, there were a decent amount of guests waiting for the 40th Anniversary celebration to begin on October 1st. EPCOT is busy today! We have a feeling it’s going to be like this all day. Yep, it’s busy People lined up early to get a good spot for the special ceremony at 11AM. Once inside EPCOT, we were greeted by some classic EPCOT music and a commemorative map with EPCOT 40 on it! New map! It even has today’s date on it! Merchandise In terms of merchandise, there are a few brand NEW items you can pick up for EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary! The collection features Figment along with some classic EPCOT logos. There are t-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles… ©Disney …a spirit jersey, a new Loungefly bag, new ears, and more! ©Disney There is also a Spaceship Earth figurine, a Harveys Figment crossbody bag, pins, and an Alex and Ani charm. Some of these items have been released in EPCOT, and some are also being released on shopDisney. Creations Shop 40th anniversary display But those going to EPCOT on the 40th will get an extra special opportunity to buy limited-edition items from the EPCOT 40th Anniversary Day-Of Collection! We’ll be updating this section with more merchandise information as we find it, so stay tuned for more details. Get a look at EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary collection here! Treats It wouldn’t be a celebration without SNACKS, right?! Right!! EPCOT is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a few unique and colorful snacks throughout the park. Some of these were actually available in the park starting the day before, September 30th and will be available for a few days following the anniversary. Others have more limited availability. You can head over to Connections Cafe right now through October 3rd to grab a festive Liege Waffle… 40th Anniversary Liege Waffle …run to Choza de Margarita for a 40th Fiesta drink with a souvenir cup… ©Disney …or stop by the Funnel Cake stand near the American Adventure Pavilion to get a Celebration Funnel Cake. ©Disney We’ll be picking up some of these treats and sharing FULL reviews of them, so be on the lookout for more updates from us! Click here to see ALL of the snacks coming to EPCOT for its anniversary More! But wait…there’s MORE! Today, D23 Gold members who were lucky enough to get a ticket could enjoy a special 40th Anniversary event inside EPCOT. ©Disney We’ll continue to update this post throughout the day, so be sure to bookmark it to check out even more exciting EPCOT 40th happenings! To learn more about what’s going on in EPCOT, click here to see our list for the very BEST things to eat and drink at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival (which continues through part of November), and click here to uncover the SECRETS of the Moana attraction coming to EPCOT. Click here for our DFB EPCOT checklist!  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 is your favorite thing to do in EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: 40th Anniversary Celebrations in EPCOT Have Begun -- Join Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This week has been a pretty busy one for Disney World. Magic Kingdom We got some brand new 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays news, a new movie announcement featuring a little purple dragon, and Hurricane Ian caused Disney World and other Florida theme parks to close for a couple of days. Catch up on all that and more in our latest news video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about any of these updates? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Hurricane Ian Impacts Disney World, Holiday News, and a Controversial New Movie 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. What’s more fun than doing a little shopping on the weekend? Well, maybe it’s shopping for Disney stuff on the weekend! Give us ALL the merch Okay, but even better than that is finding deals on your favorite Disney merchandise, including Loungefly bags, games, ornaments, and more. So we’ve put together a list of the best DEALS you can find on Amazon RIGHT NOW to get you started — because shopping from home is just the icing on the cake, right? If you happened to miss out on grabbing that Amazon-exclusive Treasures from The Vault Limited Edition Mickey and Minnie Mouse Plush Set, now’s your chance to get it ON SALE. ©Amazon You can grab this sweet plush set for $24.99 (marked down from $59.99 — THAT’S MORE THAN HALF OFF, Y’ALL!). Click here to grab this plush set We’ve got the perfect gift for your little princess at home — it’s the Princess Vanity Collection. This thing comes with styling tools and has lights and sound effects. How fun! ©Amazon You can grab it now for $26 (regularly $49.99). Click here to grab the vanity collection Does your family enjoy jigsaw puzzles? You can grab the Thomas Kinkade Disney Dreams Peter Pan Puzzle on sale right now. This 750-piece puzzle features a gorgeous scene from Peter Pan, as painted by Thomas Kinkade. ©Amazon Get the puzzle now for $7.70 (regularly $12.99). Click here to buy the puzzle If you’re a fan of villains, you’ll want to grab the Heidi Klum Evil Queen Scream T-shirt, which features the Queen and her apple. ©Amazon Most sizes of this shirt are on sale for $10 (normally $11.89), but you can grab a Large for $8.42! Buy this tee now! Now that Hocus Pocus 2 is out on Disney+, it’s time to celebrate ALL things Hocus Pocus, and you can even bring the Sanderson Sisters to family game night with the Ravensburger Hocus Pocus Game. ©Amazon This “cooperative game of magic and mayhem” is available now for $13.99 (was $19.99). Click here to buy the game! If you’re a fan of the Disney Princesses’ comfy looks in Ralph Wrecks The Internet, you can now get a full set of the Disney Princess Comfy Squad Minis Collection at a huge discount! This features every princess in her comfy clothes! ©Amazon The set was $52.99, but you can get it now for $23.49. Grab the Princess Minis collection! Okay, Loungefly fans, how about a sale on a Loungefly bag? You can now grab the Loungefly Funko Pop Captain America Mini Backpack at a discount. ©Amazon This bag is now $33, marked down from $70! Get the Loungefly now! If you love the Haunted Mansion as much as we do, you’ll want to get your hands on the Hallmark Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghosts Ornament — this baby even has music and lights! ©Amazon You can grab the ornament now for $31 (regularly $39.99). Buy the Hitchhiking Ghosts Ornament! If you’re still not done shopping, check out our DFB-exclusive graphic tees and merchandise! You’re sure to find designs that you and your family will love! Click here to check out the DFB Store! Get all kinds of park-inspired designs! Also, be sure to check out all the Disney World 50th anniversary merchandise that is still available online — these souvenirs won’t last forever, after all! Here Are 6 Walmart Backpacks That Are Loungefly DUPES 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 grabbing anything from Amazon’s deals today? Let us know what you ordered in the comments! The post 8 Disney Deals on Amazon to Get Your Weekend Off to a Good Start! 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. It has been a BUSY week for Disney, mostly due to the arrival of Hurricane Ian in Central Florida. Magic Kingdom The theme parks closed and the resorts cut back operations significantly to focus on taking care of the guests already in place, and many travelers had to cancel their trips due to the storm. If you’re in that boat and you’re in need of a little Disney magic, then check out the latest Disney merchandise we found online! Amazon Exclusive Loungefly Collections Looking for some new bags to take to Disney World? Amazon has you covered with new Loungefly collections. First up, there’s the Encanto-inspired collection, featuring bags with Antonio and his animal friends. ©Amazon Or if you’re a fan of the Disney classics, check out the Aladdin collection instead. It comes with bags inspired by Iago — that’s a character who doesn’t often get his own merch! ©Amazon You can order the Loungefly backpack, as well as the matching wallet. That’s definitely a look! Click Here to See the Aladdin Backpacks! Plushes If you’re looking for something to snuggle up with at night, there are several new Disney plushes available online. First, we’ve got the Cuddleez Disney pillows from Target, that come in versions of your favorite characters. How cute! ©Target Besides those, we’ve got a set of Jungle Cruise plushes from Amazon Treasure Truck. The four-count set features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy in true skipper fashion, wearing khaki. ©Amazon How adorable are their little outfits?! You can buy the set for $49.99. Click Here to Buy the Jungle Cruise Plushes! Halloween and Holiday Multiple new merch items dropped this week for the ongoing and upcoming holiday seasons. Let’s start out with the Halloween options, which include this amazing Haunted Mansion Chess Board. ©Disney If you’re pumped for the release of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+, then you NEED this new collection from ColourPop Cosmetics. It has everything from lip glosses to eye shadows — all the essentials for creating an amazing Halloween look. Witches’ Brew So Glassy Lip Gloss Set ©ColourPop And finally, we’ve got some Christmas and holiday merchandise to share! If you’re already shopping for decor this year, then you’ll want to see these tree toppers and snow globes. ©Disney And that’s all the new Disney merchandise we found online this week! We’re just a few weeks away from Halloween, so you’ll want to make those “spooky season” purchases ASAP. After that, we’re stepping into FULL holiday mode! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? DFB Merch It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click Here to Shop More Halloween Merch 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. Which items will you be buying this week? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Released Halloween Merchandise, Loungefly Bags, and MORE Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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EPCOT is about to turn 40 years old and Disney will be celebrating with new foods, merchandise, and more! EPCOT We’ve already tried the new Figment Sponge Cake released in honor of EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary and now there’s another treat to try! This one is a spin on a permanent menu item and it’s only around for a few days! We visited the Starbucks counter at Connections Cafe to try the 40th Anniversary Liege Waffle for $4.25! It’s the regular Liege Waffle menu item with some added goodies. 40th Anniversary Liege Waffle The Liege Waffle is made of fresh Brioche dough, pressed in pearl sugar, and baked in a cast iron, and the 40th anniversary version adds colorful sprinkles and a white chocolate medallion featuring EPCOT Pavilion symbols. Like the regular Liege Waffle, this one is sweet, and it has heavy vanilla flavoring. The sprinkles don’t add any flavor but they did add a nice crunch! SO many sprinkles! It’s only available through October 3rd so make sure you stop by Connections Cafe sooner than later! Note that it’s not available via Mobile Order. Yum! If you’re a fan of this waffle, you might want to give Connection Cafe’s Liege Waffle a try too! This one is made with Brioche dough with pearl sugar, strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. You can Mobile Order it, too! Liege Waffle We’ll be giving more EPCOT 40th Anniversary treats a try so stay tuned for more reviews! Check out the 11 NEW eats coming to EPCOT for the 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. Are you visiting EPCOT for the 40th anniversary? Tell us in the comments! The post The EPCOT 40th Anniversary Treat You Can Get for UNDER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been quite the week for Disney World. Rain from Hurricane Ian near Disney World Hurricane Ian complicated things for a few days — shutting down the Disney World theme parks and causing a phased reopening, plus we’ve gotten huge news about returning offerings and EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays. After a stressful few days, you could probably use a little mental escape (we know the feeling). So why not take a second, find a quiet spot, and join us on a virtual trip through the parks and resorts for all the latest Disney news. It might just be the 5-minute break you desperately need this week. First, we just want to say that our heart goes out to all those in Florida who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and are sending you all the pixie dust in the world to help you along during this difficult time. 1 — Hurricane Ian & Disney’s Reopening Well, Hurricane Ian really threw a wrench into some plans this week all across the state of Florida, including for all those who were in Disney World. The storm barreled through the state of Florida, greatly impacting parts of the west coast, but also bringing some damage and flooding to parts of Central Florida and other areas within the state. For a while, Disney World’s counties were under a hurricane warning, and we’ve also seen flash food warnings put in effect, as flooding continues to be a big concern from this storm. Hurricane near Disney Springs The storm also caused theme parks to close. Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and others closed for at least September 28th and 29th. Disney World conducted a “phased reopening” on September 30th. Hurricane skies in Disney World This phased reopening approach includes extended early entry time for resort guests at the start of the day, adjusted hours for the parks (with many of them opening later than normal), and other modifications. Click here to see FULL details about Disney World’s reopening We went to Disney World during the phased reopening to see what had been impacted by the hurricane. Click here for our FULL post of details about what Disney World was like following Hurricane Ian. Flooding Keep in mind that for the time being, Disney is not enforcing dining cancelation fees or cancelation fees for certain special experiences. Also, note that Disney appears to be LIMITING new hotel reservations for the next few days (likely to adjust to the changing situation post-storm). When it comes to existing hotel reservations, cancelation fees will be WAIVED into next week. Hurricane Ian Universal Orlando is set to reopen on September 30th, but will limit its initial reopening on that date to resort guests. SeaWorld has extended its closure for the time being. Orlando Interantional Airport also closed due to the storm, but will resume passenger flights after 12PM on Friday, September 30th. You can click here for more details on that. For more of our Hurricane Ian coverage, check out the links below: More Stories About Hurricane Ian Phased Reopening After Hurricane Ian, Festival of the Holidays Food Booths, and More HUGE Disney NewsNEWS: Reopening Details Announced for Universal OrlandoNEWS: Hurricane Ian Impacts Disney’s Hilton Head Island ResortPHOTOS: See Inside Disney World After Hurricane IanNEWS: Orlando Airport Announces Reopening Details Following Hurricane IanFULL SCHEDULE for Disney World Parks Reopening After Hurricane IanDisney World Hotels LIMITING New ReservationsPHASED REOPENING Announced for Disney World Parks After Hurricane IanDisney World To WAIVE Cancelation Fees Through Next WeekOver a Foot of Rain Has Already Fallen on Disney World Remember that hurricane season continues through November 30th, so it’s important to be prepared if you’ll be visiting Disney World during that time. Click here to see what Orlando and Disney World looked like ahead of and during the storm, and click here to see our list of 6 items you NEED for a hurricane in Disney World. Click here for our step-by-step guide to hurricane cancelation policies and refunds in Disney World 2 — EPCOT Festival of the Holidays News Over at EPCOT, the Food & Wine Festival is going on right now, but we’re already getting ready for our next festival — the Festival of the Holidays! This week, Disney revealed the FULL list of food booths that will be available at the Festival. Festival of the Holidays There will be a number of returning favorites, but there will also be 1 NEW booth to check out — click here for all the details on that! Click here to see a FULL list of the menu items that have been confirmed for the Festival so far! Love cookies? Well, you’re in luck! The Holiday Cookie Stroll is coming back to the Festival and we’ve got the FULL list of cookies that will qualify here. ©Disney But the Festival is about so much more than food. There’s also some stellar entertainment available. This week we got the FULL list of Candlelight Processional narrators (which include a Marvel star and someone from Shark Tank!), plus we got pricing and details on the restaurants that’ll be available for Candlelight Processional dining packages. And if you want to say “hey” to Santa or check out the amazing storytellers throughout World Showcase, you can click here to see the list of performers that will be available and their showtimes. Candlelight Processional The Festival of the Holidays begins on November 25th (the day after Thanksgiving) and we cannot wait to see everything it has to offer. Stay tuned for full reviews of ALL of the booths and all kinds of other details. Click here to see everything we know about the Festival of the Holidays this year 3 — Reopenings & Returning Experiences If you loved Disney’s After Hours events (which allow guests to buy a separate ticket to spend time in the parks after they’ve closed to the public, enjoy shorter wait times, and grab complimentary snacks), then you’ll be thrilled to know that After Hours events are returning to Disney World in 2023! Specifically, After Hours will be returning to Magic Kingdom on select nights starting January 9th, 2023. Prices range from $129 to $159 per person. At Hollywood Studios, After Hours will return on select nights starting January 4th, 2023, and the prices similarly range from $129 to $159 per person. Toy Story Land during After Hours If you’re ready to buy your tickets, mark down these dates! Guests of select Disney World hotels (which include Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green) can buy their After Hours tickets on October 4th, 2022. Tickets will open to everyone else on October 7th, 2022. Click here for full details about the return of After Hours! Aside from the return of After Hours, the Disney World website has also hinted at the possible reopening date for Kona Cafe in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Click here for more details. 4 — Amazon Prime Day News Start making those Christmas lists because you’re about to knock out all that shopping AND get discounts too. Amazon Prime Day is essentially coming back this fall through a new savings event called Amazon Prime Early Access Sale. On October 11th and 12th, you’ll get to grab deals on all kinds of products! ©Amazon Ahead of Prime Day, you’ll get to enjoy another sale over at Target with the return of Target Deal Days! ©Target This sale will be held from October 6th through the 8th and will feature deals on hundreds of thousands of items. Click here to learn more about the return of Prime Day And click here for more details on Target Deal Days 5 — BIG COVID-19 Changes for Disney Cruise Line As things change with the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a number of modifications made to cruise lines’ COVID-19 requirements, and now Disney is changing its rules in a BIG way. Soon, COVID-19 vaccines will NOT be required for guests looking to sail on Disney Cruise Line. Disney Wish Starting October 14th, 2022, guests going on the Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish will NOT be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This change goes into effect starting November 7th, 2022, for those sailing on the Disney Magic. COVID-19 testing will still be required, however, for those 5 and older who are not fully vaccinated. These are important changes to know about ahead of your trip or if you were waiting to book a trip. Click here for full details about this COVID-19 change Of course, other news was also shared this week. Check out those stories below: 11 new eats are coming to EPCOT for its 40th Anniversary Hurry to Amazon for a Disney 50th Anniversary Carousel of Progress item or Country Bear Jamboree items! A new walkway is now open between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The DuckTales Scavenger Hunt is finally coming to EPCOT Dining reservations are now open for Thanksgiving in Disney World A Figment movie (?!) is in the works at Disney! McDonald’s will soon offer Happy Meals for adults Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, you’re going to need this discount code – WDW2022. Use it to save 25% when you buy our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. Take the DFB Guide Wherever You Go You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. Click here to check it out! 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 news from this week are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments. The post Phased Reopening After Hurricane Ian, Festival of the Holidays Food Booths, and More HUGE Disney News first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Coach and Disney have collaborated to release some super popular collections! Disney x Coach collection We’ve seen $600 plushes (yes, really), a special 50th anniversary collection including bags and ears, and even a VERY expensive T-shirt. And for those of you who love Disney Villains, Coach has THE collection for you — and best of all, everything is 50% off! Fans of the big bad Disney baddies are going to LOVE the new Disney x Coach Disney Villains release! This collection is HUGE, and it’s filled with all your favorite villains for 50% off each bag. ©Coach You might have a hard time narrowing down which bag to get, but we’ll help you out. Your choices include tote bags, backpacks, wristlets, wallets, crossbody bags, and more! ©Coach There’s a line of City Tote Bags you may feel tempted by, with each one costing $225. Designs include Maleficent and Sleeping Beauty… ©Coach …Snow White and the Evil Queen… ©Coach …Ursula… ©Coach …and 101 Dalmations and Cruella! ©Coach Each bag costs $225 (down from $450)! Shop the Disney x Coach Disney Villain City Tote Bags! If you’re looking for the perfect Disney Parks bag, this Maleficent Box Crossbody Bag comes with a detachable strap and it’s made of crossgrain leather. ©Coach Instead of paying $398, you can order it for $199! Order the Maleficent Crossbody Bag here! If backpacks are more your jam, this Evil Queen West Backpack is made with refined pebble leather with an Evil Queen motif. ©Coach You can easily organize your park items in the two main compartments with multiple pockets. Pay just $299 now instead of $598! Click here to order the Evil Queen West Backpack! And if you like the signature Coach canvas and logo, this Court Backpack comes adorned with multiple Disney Villain pockets. Join the “Bad Girls Club!” ©Coach Best of all, it’s down to $264 (from $528!). Order the Disney Villain Patch Backpack here! Trust us when we say that there’s a LOT to choose from but don’t wait too long! Some of the items have already begun selling out. ©Coach Stop by Coach to shop for whatever’s left — and let us know what you get! Click here to shop the FULL Coach x Disney Villains collection here! You can still shop some of the Disney x Coach Collection online, including some 50th anniversary items! They’re also selling out fast, so don’t wait too long! Fanny Pack Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news! Click here to see the Disney x Coach 50th anniversary collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this collection? Tell us in the comments! The post Shop the Disney Villains COACH Collection for 50% OFF! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s the most unique thing you’ve ever eaten in Disney World? Salt & Straw in Disney Springs We’re not talking about the standard fare of Mickey pretzels and Dole Whips. We’re talking about those wonderfully unique potato chip flavors you can get at EPCOT’s China Pavilion or that 50th anniversary drink at Be Our Guest that had an actual octopus tentacle in it. Well, we’re trying what might be the most unique snack yet — and it’s got BUGS in it. Okay, so if you’ve followed us, you know all about Salt & Straw in Disney Springs (as well as in Downtown Disney in Disneyland). We’ve had a LOT of interesting ice cream flavors at this shop, but the new offerings here are a little EXTRA creepy and crawly. But hey, it’s Halloween — what more could we expect? So let us introduce you to the creepiest and crawliest of the flavors, the Don Bugito’s Creepy Crawly Critters. (We’ve seen this flavor at Disneyland before, but this is the first time it’s come to Disney World!) There are bugs in here? This ice cream, which is a returning flavor, is made with Matcha ice cream with coconut candied meal worms and chocolate-covered crickets. Yep, there are real bugs in this ice cream…and WE ATE IT — for science. But here’s the thing, it was GOOD. The matcha ice cream tasted like a creamy matcha latte with a nice vanilla sweetness to it. Okay…here we go But the bugs were also good! They sorta’ reminded us of a savory KitKat, and as long as you don’t look at the ice cream while you’re eating it, you might actually like it. The flavors are well-balanced and they just work together well, bugs and all. But, of course, we know that not everyone will feel the need to try this one, so that’s why we tried it for you! It’s starting to melt and become bug soup Honestly, though, we really really wished those bug pieces were smaller because seeing the mealworm tails as we picked up a spoonful of ice cream was…well…kinda’ gross. If they were smaller, we might not have been thinking about what exactly we were eating (which will definitely be a turn-off for some people). This one is ONLY for the most adventurous of eaters, we’ll say that. BUGS! Through the month of October, you can also get Black Cat Licorice & Lavender ice cream, which is made with anise and fennel caramel with salted lavender ice cream. ©Salt & Straw There’s also The Great Candycopia, which is made with Kit Kats, Reeses, Snickers, and Heath bars transformed into milk chocolate-buried feuilletine, peanut butter inside chocolate, and almonds smothered in bourbon vanilla toffee folded into salted butterscotch ice cream. ©Salt & Straw The Double Bubble Toil & Trouble is the vegan option for the month. It’s made with coconut ice cream with flavored bubble gum. ©Salt & Straw Finally, you can also grab a scoop of Jack o’ Lantern Pumpkin Bread, which is made with hunks of pumpkin bread, a pinch of warm spice, and whipped cream cheese frosting. ©Salt & Straw So try these new flavors…if you dare. A single scoop is $6.95, while a double scoop is $9.50. You can also get ice cream scoops in cones or pick up a pint to take home with you! Curious about other Salt & Straw flavors we’ve tried? We’ve had everything from perfume-coated ice cream to deviled egg ice cream to ice cream with flower petals in it. If you don’t have adventurous taste buds, though, there are still a few other flavors you can try like the Double Fold Vanilla, Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip, and Chocolate Gooey Brownie. ALL the ice cream! Looking for other great snacks in Disney Springs? Be sure to stop by Gideon’s Bakehouse for a delicious cookie to go with that ice cream! And keep following DFB for all the latest Disney food news. Click here to see the definitive list of the BEST desserts in Disney Springs. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try bugs in ice cream? Let us know in the comments! The post We Ate BUGS in Disney World 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking for soda in Disney World, head to none other than the Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar in Disney Springs! Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar This is THE place to try all kinds of different drinks from around the world, soda concoctions, floats, and, historically, fun cocktails too. But for those of you hoping to order an adult beverage…we have news. According to a Cast Member, alcoholic beverages are no longer being sold at the Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar. We were told that this change was recent, and all the alcoholic beverages have been removed from the menu. The last time we ordered an alcoholic drink was back in July with the Razzle Dazzle. Razzle Dazzle You can still visit to order full-size versions of any of the international sodas available as samples at Club Cool in EPCOT (like the controversial Beverly), as well as other specialty floats and drinks. You also get an incredible view of Disney Springs from the rooftop! Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar We’ll be watching this developing situation closely. If you find yourself in Disney Springs looking for an adult beverage, there are PLENTY of other places to visit. You can stop by The Basket at Wine Bar George for a wine slushy, or Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar for Indiana Jones-themed drinks — as well as many other places! Frozen Old Fashioned Keep following DFB for more Disney World news and updates! How you should spend your money in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you surprised by this change? Tell us in the comments! The post All Alcohol Has Been REMOVED From One Disney Springs Bar first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you Light Side or Dark Side? Darth Vader in Hollywood Studios on Disney+ Day 2021 Do you collect Jedi and Rebellion memorabilia? Or are you more drawn to the Dark Side, and collect Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, and Kylo Ren merchandise? If you answered the latter, you’ve got a NEW reason to head to Disney Springs. Earlier this year, Vera Bradley released a fun Star Wars collection — now, some new DARK SIDE additions have made their way to the Vera Bradley store in Disney Springs! The collection is dedicated to Darth Vader. There’s a fuzzy Darth Vader Pillow for $35… Stormtroopers …a fuzzy Darth Vader Backpack for $165… On a backpack! …a black quilted Darth Vader Backpack for $165… Most impressive indeed …and a quilted Darth Vader Tote for $125. For all your Dark Side stuff If you’re looking to grab these bags, head on over to Disney Springs quickly — we don’t know how long supplies will last! If you’re curious about the Star Wars Hotel, aka the Galactic Starcruiser, we’ve got a ton of information right here, including full reviews of ALL the food onboard! A room on the Halcyon! Looking for more stuff to buy? Be sure to drop by the DFB store for DFB-exclusive graphic tees and merchandise! Click here to shop the DFB Store now. DFB Merch Keep following DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here’s How A Star Wars Addition Took This Disney Wedding to the Next Level Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the Vera Bradley Star Wars collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's NEW Vera Bradley Collection Welcomes You to the Dark Side first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Theme parks across Florida shut down for a couple of days due to Hurricane Ian. Now that the threat has passed and the weather is calming down, these parks are starting to reopen. Universal Orlando Disney World began a phased reopening today, with most parks opening later in the day than usual. Now, we know when Universal Orlando will reopen. Universal Orlando announced that Halloween Horror Nights will reopen starting on Friday, September 30th, with the event beginning at 5PM for all guests with existing tickets. Volcano Bay reopened to guests today. Universal Studios The Universal Orlando theme parks will reopen tomorrow, October 1st, to all guests. Also, beginning tomorrow, Halloween Horror Nights will reopen to all guests. In their statement, Universal also shared that guests should check the Universal Orlando website and app for more updates about hours of operation and reopening details. ©Universal Orlando We’ll continue to watch for more reopening news, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to see how Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is preparing for Hurricane Ian. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Reopening Details Announced for Universal Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Universal Orlando is resuming its Halloween Horror Nights event Friday at 5 p.m. for all guests with existing tickets. View the full article

Who here LOVES paying full price when traveling? Anyone? Bueller? Orlando International Airport We didn’t think so. Travel can be expensive especially as we bounce back from the global pandemic…but it doesn’t have to be. There are so many different ways to save and they are easier than you might think, so we’re sharing 6 of the best hacks that will have you NEVER traveling for full price again! Let’s get into it. Book Things NOW and Rebook Cheaper Sometimes when you keep checking airfare or prices for other travel expenses, the prices never seem to go down. Well, even if you’re not seeing the exact price you want right away, you should book that flight, hotel, or experience NOW. Time to book a flight? On airlines like Southwest you can rebook your flight if it goes down in price and you’ll receive a voucher for the difference in cost towards your next flight. These vouchers are usually good for a year, so as long as you travel with Southwest again sometime in the next year, the vouchers are totally worth it! Southwest Airlines This rule doesn’t just apply to flights either — on Royal Caribbean cruises you can also rebook things like excursions or drink packages if the price goes down. You should grab these cruise-related things as early as possible because: The excursion you want could sell out The price could go UP as you get closer to cruising You can currently cancel and get a full refund (and rebook if you find a better price) ©Royal Caribbean Whatever you are booking, be sure to see if you can rebook and get your money back or get a credit for future use. If so, we recommend using this hack to save some dough! The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked By Customer Complaints Use Hopper & Stay Tuned to DFB! If you don’t want to have to worry about rebooking flights and hotels or you can’t find anything slightly affordable right now, you can use apps like Hopper! This is an app available for Apple and Android users to search for the cheapest hotel and airfare. ©Hopper We’ve got a full guide on how to use Hopper to your advantage, but basically you add your desired route and Hopper will show you a color-coded calendar of the cheapest dates to travel. Once you choose dates, Hopper tells you the best way to book. It’s that easy! ©Hopper Another thing you can do to keep up on the latest airfare and hotel deals is staying tuned to DFB! We are constantly finding the best and biggest airfare and hotel deals to share with you all, so be sure to sign up for the newsletter and all of the latest updates will be delivered right to your inbox — you sign up for it right here. How to Find the BEST Flight and Hotel Deals on Hopper! Credit Card Points In this day and age, nearly every large company has a credit card you can apply for. When choosing your credit cards, be sure to check if the rewards are for something you want and will actually use! ©VISA If you are a huge Disney fan and go to the parks often, you may want the Disney Credit Card because you’ll get rewards dollars that you can spend at the parks. Always fly on American Airlines? You can rack up points to use towards flights. There are so many options to choose from, so make sure the perks for the card you choose match up with your travel habits. Redemption Card On the website NerdWallet, you can search and compare tons of different credit cards — we recommend using this tool if you don’t know where to start! We’re Answering ALL of Your Disney Credit Card Questions Join a Hotel Loyalty Program When looking for hotels, one of the best things you can do if you have a favorite hotel brand is sign up for their hotel loyalty program. Most programs are free to sign up for and they can give you great benefits including discounted (or sometimes free) hotel rooms. Swan Reserve Nearly every major hotel chain has a membership program, but these ranked as the top 5 according to U.S. News: World of Hyatt Wyndam Rewards Marriot Bonvoy Choice Privileges IHG One Rewards Wyndham Resort If you do travel to Disney World frequently, a lot of these hotel brands have hotels in Disney Springs that get the same benefits as Disney World hotels like early park entry! Signing up for a hotel membership is an easy and free way to save money. A Definitive Ranking of EVERY Disney World Hotel Travel During the Slow Season You’ve probably heard us say this a million times about Disney World if you want to avoid the crowds — travel during the slow season! The crowds have been different since revenge travel after the pandemic, but generally the slow season is the way to go to travel cheaper. Crowds A perfect example of this is Disney World ticket prices. As you can see around the holidays the ticket prices are in the $140-$160 price range. ©Disney However, if you skip to September in 2023, you’ll see that prices go down significantly. While it can be fun to travel somewhere for the holidays, it is much cheaper to wait for the off season. ©Disney To travel cheaper, avoid traveling around holidays, school breaks including spring break, and summer when the weather is warm. This is one of the best ways to see cheaper prices all around in flights, hotels, and activities. Do Slow Crowds Mean the END of Revenge Travel? Save on Gas During Road Trips Similarly to the hotel memberships and the credit cards, there are plenty of gas companies that have rewards cards! They each have different perks but one thing they have in common is saving you money on gas. Heading into the parks This can come in handy for long road trips where you may have to fill the tank a few times and it’s good to use when you’re just driving around your own town. If you find yourself frequenting a specific gas station or gas brand, be sure to look into their rewards card. Speedway Gas Station Another gas money-saving tip is to download the app called GasBuddy. ©GasBuddy It will use your location to show you the cheapest gas near you — it’s worth a quick check before heading to the gas station, especially after how much the gas prices fluctuated earlier this year. GasBuddy even has their own gas card! Why Driving to Disney World Is a Gamble Right Now Those are some of our hacks for saving money on travel! You should never have to pay full price for your flights, hotels, and travel expenses, so we hope you use some of these hacks for your next trip. If you want some other helpful tips for traveling, check out how to avoid catastrophic travel mistakes, air travel trips that will change your life, and a new travel app that makes planning easier! Stay tuned to DFB for even more travel tips. 7 Highest-Rates Travel Items on Amazon Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What is your favorite money-saving travel hack? 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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. One Star Wars character has inspired some truly interesting merchandise! Ahsoka Tano Ears We’re talking about Ahsoka Tano, the Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, who you may also remember from the film Star Wars: The Clone Wars or even her appearance on The Mandalorian. She’s getting her very own series on Disney+ and we’ve seen all kinds of fun merchandise in Disney World, including ears, a doll, lightsabers, and more. Now a NEW pair of ears have arrived — and you’ve GOT to see them! We visited the Emporium in Disneyland and came across NEW Ahsoka Tano Ears! These ears feature Ahsoka’s signature tentacles, known in the Star Wars universe as “lekku,” along with Ahsoka’s headpiece and, yes, Mickey ears. Ahsoka Tano Ears! It’s hard to see from the front but these really are Mickey Ears! The headband is orange and the ears are plain black. Mickey ears! Ahsoka’s blue and white tentacles are placed in front of the Mickey ears, with her gold headpiece and crystal gems sewn onto the tentacles. A closer look They were $29.99 in the Emporium in Disneyland Park, but we’ll be watching closely for them to appear online or in Disney World. Ahsoka Tano Ears If you’re a fan of Ahsoka Tano and looking for more merch, you can grab this Ahsoka Tano Lightsaber Set online now for $64.99! Ahsoka Tano Lightsaber Set Head to Disneyland for these new Ahsoka Tano Ears and keep following DFB in case we find them anywhere else! Check out the EXCLUSIVE Star Wars ears that were only available in ONE place! 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 What do YOU think about these Ahsoka Tano Ears? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Latest Star Wars Ears Are a CHOICE But We're So Here For It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has had a LOT of new snacks appear in the parks, and there are even more to come! So pretty! We’ve seen special food items for fall as well as Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, and now, there are a bunch of items coming for Halloween, too. Another event that’s bringing some new food to Disney World is EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary, so come along with us as we try out a special treat in honor of the celebration! This is the Figment Sponge Cake from Sunshine Seasons in The Land Pavilion! It’s a rainbow sponge cake with honey-lime mousse for $6.49. Figment cake Here’s a closer look. This cake sure does look pretty, but how does it taste? Let’s find out! Let’s try it! The actual cake itself is not super moist, but it’s also not super dry either. It’s somewhere in the middle and was pretty average. Meh The mousse on the inside has a LOT of lime flavor — it’s really strong! It almost reminded us of lemon-lime. Very limey This flavor doesn’t really seem like something young kids would enjoy, unless they’re REALLY into lime. Do you want to try this? There was also way too much of it, in our opinion. The ratio of mousse to cake was off! Not our fave The decorations on top are white chocolate for the wings and purple whipped cream, which adds even more sweetness to the dessert. Figment cake Overall, this treat is SUPER sweet and we can’t imagine you would enjoy this unless you have a major sweet tooth and really love lime flavors. Too much! If you want to try it out for yourself, you can get it until October 3rd at Sunshine Seasons. It’s also available through Mobile Order. Very sweet For more on the anniversary, you can take a look at ALL of the treats coming right here, all of the merchandise available for the celebration, and a special event happening for the anniversary. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news and reviews. FULL List of Halloween Treats Coming to 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. How will you be celebrating EPCOT’s anniversary? Tell us in the comments. The post There’s a Rainbow FIGMENT Cake in EPCOT! Come Try It With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney souvenir collectors, you might want to get your wallets ready because you are NOT going to be able to resist the new merchandise coming soon. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad This year, Disney is releasing different collections in the Mickey: The Main Attraction series. So far we’ve seen collections featuring Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel, Peter Pan’s Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more. Now, we know when the next items are going to arrive online! The next Mickey: The Main Attraction collection is all about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The collection will include a Mickey Mouse plush, a Loungefly backpack, Mickey ears, a collectible key, and a pin. ©Disney All of these items are going to be released on shopDisney (Disney’s online store) on October 7th at 7AM PST! Set your alarms for that time if you’re hoping to grab one of these items — we’ve previously seen these collections sell out FAST. ©Disney Of course, we’ll let you know when the items are available online as well! And if you’re in the mood to do a little bit of shopping while you wait for the new Big Thunder collection, check out 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. Ready to go! We’ll keep watching for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to see some NEW Disney Loungefly backpacks, available 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. Are you a fan of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad? Let us know in the comments. The post Find Out WHEN Disney’s New Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Collection Will Drop! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article