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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. Oh, Disney. We love you, but WOW can you be expensive! Disney Gift Cards You’ve already bought your park tickets, your hotel, and your plane tickets, but once you’re in the parks, there are loads of souvenirs to choose from. How do you make sure you don’t go over budget? Or maybe you’ve got someone in your family who you NEVER know what to get for their birthday, or for Christmas. We’ve got an easy way to fix these problems, and a few more — Disney gift cards. Here are 4 reasons you need to buy a Disney gift card before your next trip! Shop For the IMPOSSIBLE Gift Receiver It’s happening again — your friend or a family member has their birthday coming up, or it’s the holidays again, and you have zero clue what to get them. Maybe they already seem to have everything they want, or they’re just the most difficult person to shop for. If they’re a Disney fan, a gift card is a great choice. Who wouldn’t love Mickey saying Happy Birthday? A Disney gift card allows your loved one to choose their own gift, even from the comfort of their own home. These gift cards can be used online and in Disney World, so it won’t matter if they’re 2 or 200 miles away from the parks! Snag a Mickey Happy Birthday gift card here! Set a Budget For Your Upcoming Trip If you’ve got a trip coming up and you’re worried about going over your allotted souvenir or snack budget, you can grab a Disney gift card to set the amount ahead of time! ©️Disney This way, when the card is out of money, it’s out, so you don’t go over budget! Just make sure you keep track of how much you’re spending — that way you don’t go to buy something only to realize you don’t have enough left for it and have to go through the heartbreak of putting it back. Grab a Marvel gift card online here! Help Teach Your Kids the Importance of Budgeting We’re sure lots of you have been there — you’re on your trip and your kids love everything they see. But how do you know what they really love and what they would play with for two minutes before forgetting about it? If your kids are old enough, you can give them a Disney gift card to handle themselves to help them learn about the importance of decision-making, buying, and budgeting! Cinderella Gift Card This is extra helpful because if your kid goes a little spending-crazy at first, Disney will allow returns of most merchandise bought that same day if you take it back to any Disney store with a receipt. This is a great way to give your kids some freedom, while also teaching an important lesson at the same time! Grab a Cinderella gift card here! Surprise Your Loved One With a Trip to Disney Disney gift cards are also a way to do all of the above, AND surprise your loved one with a Disney trip! ©Disney We can see it now — you give your loved one a Disney gift card and they assume it’s just for online use. But no, then you tell them they can use it inside Disney World itself because a trip has already been booked (or will be booked soon)! Talk about one of the greatest gifts ever. Grab a Fireworks Fantasy gift card here! Now what to buy with your Disney gift card? Well, we’ve got lots of snacks we can recommend, or you could spend it on an unforgettable dinner at one of Disney World’s greatest table service restaurants. Or maybe you plan to spend it on all your favorite merchandise. Whatever you choose, do it your way, and stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! See the gift card issue you need to be ready for 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 What have you used Disney gift cards for in the past? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 Reasons to Buy a Disney Gift Card Before Your Next Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Although the Disney World parks are closed right now due to the incoming Hurricane Ian, we’ve still found a LOT of updates at Magic Kingdom to share with you. Rainy Day in Disney World In the past few days, we’ve seen some new and returning snacks, major progress on a couple of construction projects, and TONS of new souvenirs around this park. Come along with us to check out everything that’s NEW in Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Confectionery At the Main Street Confectionery, we saw that a long-lost treat has finally returned! This past July, we saw that the original Skittles had gone missing from the list of add-in ingredients at the Kernel Kitchen. In addition, the Dapper Dan mix (which included skittles as an ingredient) was also missing. It’s Back! Skittles was updating the green flavor from green apple to lime, which explained the missing treats. Now, however, the Dapper Dan mix is finally BACK! Skittles In addition, Skittles have returned to the list of candy add-ins, and bulk skittles are also back in the dispensers along one wall. Sleepy Hollow Refreshments The Donald Duck Candy Corn Sipper has finally arrived in Disney World! We found one at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, but they should also be available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café, and The Friar’s Nook. Donald Sipper This souvenir cup looks like Donald dressed as a candy corn and holding a trick-or-treat bag. The back opens with a straw for your drink. You can get one now for $13. Pinocchio Village Haus There’s a new flatbread at Pinocchio Village Haus: the Chicken Souvlaki Flatbread. It’s currently available for $11.99, and it’s made with marinated chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and tzatziki on top. Chicken Souvlaki Flatbread We really enjoyed this snack! It’s pretty light and refreshing, and we thought the toppings worked well together. Check out our full review of this flatbread here. Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Main Street, U.S.A. Center Street — located just off of Main Street, U.S.A. — still has construction walls up as Disney works on the ground here. Center Street Construction Right now, it looks like they’re adding in new bricks. TRON: Lightcycle Run We rode the PeopleMover to get a look at the construction happening over at TRON: Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland. There are some new concrete areas on the ground, and it looks like more walls have gone up as well. TRON Construction We spotted ride testing going on as well — it looks like things are taking shape for the coaster’s opening next Spring! See a full update on the TRON construction here. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Let’s get to shopping now! There were a lot of new items all over this park, so come along to see what strikes your fancy. Emporium At the big Emporium gift shop on Main Street, U.S.A., we found a grey Star Wars “Light the Way” hat for $39.99… ‘Star Wars’ Hat …and a Darth Vader hat for $29.99. Darth Vader Hat This spot also had some new Halloween merchandise, including a glow-in-the-dark Oogie Boogie Spirit Jersey for $79.99… Oogie Boogie Spirit Jersey …a Hocus Pocus Binx plush for $22.99… Binx Plush …a Mickey pumpkin mug for $19.99… Mickey Pumpkin Mug …a Hades t-shirt for $36.99… Hades Shirt …and a Hades sweatshirt for $54.99. Hades Hoodie We found the newest Disney x Starbucks cup here, too! It’s bright green, and you can get it for $49.99. Green Starbucks Cup There was a Dumbo planter that holds a fake succulent plant for $24.99. Dumbo Planter You could also get a striped, collared shirt with Mickey playing piano on the front for $54.99… Striped Shirt …or check out the Mickey and Minnie letterman’s jacket. Letterman’s Jacket The jacket has a decal of Mickey and Minnie together on the back. Here’s the back You can get it for $89.99. Main Street Cinema Nearby, at Main Street Cinema, you can find all kinds of 50th Anniversary merchandise as Disney World celebrates the big occasion. There’s a Disney x Vans collection here that recently got some NEW items! New shoes! More t-shirts, a couple of drawstring bags, new shoes, and more have been added to the collection. Check out all the NEW Disney x Vans 50th Anniversary items here. Uptown Jewelers At Uptown Jewelers (the home of some of Disney World’s fanciest souvenirs), we saw an announcement that you can get a free Disney Villains poster if you spend $175 or more on Pandora jewelry. Free Villains Poster We also spotted a Princess Jasmine necklace for $150… Jasmine Necklace …and a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs purse for $39.99. The purse looks like a picnic basket, which fits Snow White’s vibe. Snow White Bag There was also a new collection of Disney x Dooney & Bourke bags. These bags featured Minnie Mouse in line art drawings. You could get the backpack for $268… Dooney & Bourke Backpack …the tote bag for $298… Dooney & Bourke Tote …or the crossbody purse for $248. Dooney & Bourke Crossbody All of these bags are available online as well. Crystal Arts There were a LOT of new holiday ornaments and figurines at Crystal Arts. All of these are handmade using Swarovski crystals. We saw reindeer figures for $165 each… Reindeer …crystal ball Christmas ornaments with figures inside for $115 each… Christmas Ornaments …holiday cookie ornaments for $75-$85 each… Holiday Cookie Ornaments …some adorable puppy figures for $85 each… Puppy Figures …toadstool figures for $75 each… Mushrooms …snowflake ornaments for $80-$85 each… Ornaments …a realistic reindeer figure for $165… Reindeer Figure …and a starburst ornament. Sunburst ornament There was also an Olaf ornament for $145… Olaf Ornament …more snowflake ornaments, these for $55 each… Snowflake …a figure of Mary for $199… Mary Figure …a large Christmas tree for $250… Christmas Tree …smaller Christmas trees for $95… Trees …an angel ornament for $145… Ornaments …a Christmas village scene for $430… Holiday village …a house and Christmas tree set for $175… Christmas scene …a little reindeer for $145… Reindeer Figure …another angel ornament, this one for $55… Angel Ornament …some figures of Santa, elves, and a snowman for $75 each… Santa, the Elves, and a snowman …and a little angel for $40. If you want some more budget-friendly ornaments, we spotted some of those too! There were 50th Anniversary ornaments for $19 each… Ornament …or a red Cinderella Castle ornament, also for $19. Red ornament Don’t worry — we have even MORE ornaments coming up later on. Big Top Souvenirs There were a couple of new Mickey ear hats at Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus. There was a Toy Story alien hat for $24.99… Toy Story Alien Hat …and rainbow Pride ears for $24.99. Pride Mickey Ears We’ve seen both of these in Disneyland, but now they’re on the east coast as well. Bonjour! Village Gifts This Fantasyland gift shop had the 2nd series of the 50th Anniversary Vinylmation figures. One box costs $14.99 and comes with a mystery figure inside. Vinylmation Figures We also saw some new art here, including a Little Mermaid painting for $399… ‘Little Mermaid’ Art …and a Beauty and the Beast castle painting for $199. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Art On to the next shop! Fantasy Faire Here, we found some Disney Villain sweatpants for $49.99. Villain Sweatpants This was also where we spotted the Coco ears that we’ve seen in Disneyland and online! They’re in Disney World now! The ears have embroidered marigolds with a knitted bow in the middle. There’s a candy skull decal on them as well. You can get them for $29.99. Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar At this shop — located at the end of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride — we found more Coco merchandise. There were glass cups for $14.99 each… ‘Coco’ Glass …a coaster set for $24.99… Coasters …a pitcher for $39.99… ‘Coco’ Pitcher …and a hoodie for $59.99. ‘Coco’ Hoodie We also found a Pirates of the Caribbean backpack for $39.99… Backpack …and a Peg Leg Pete Pin. Pete Pin The pin costs $17.99. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe We told you we’d find more ornaments! Here they are now. At Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, there was a Pinocchio ornament for $24.99… Pinocchio Ornament …a Mickey and Minnie birthday ornament for $26.99… Minnie and Mickey ornament …a Peter Pan ornament for $29.99… Peter Pan Ornament …a Spider-Man ornament for $22.99… Spider-Man Ornament …a Raya and the Last Dragon ornament for $26.99… ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Ornament …and a Scar ornament for $26.99. Scar Ornament This shop is a great place to find all your Disney holiday decor! Star Traders At Star Traders in Tomorrowland, we spotted a new nuiMOs outfit for $12.99. nuiMOs outfit We also found another new Spirit Jersey! This one has swirls of green, pink, and orange. New Spirit Jersey It’s also cheaper than most Spirit Jerseys, at $49.99. Click here to see NEW Disney merchandise you can find online! Whew! We made it through that MAJOR shopping spree. With over 60 new souvenirs in this park, we hope you were able to find one that you like. However, if you’re still not quite sold on any of that merchandise, we have some other options for you over at the DFB store! Check out all the new, fun Disney-themed graphic tees and more in our merch store by clicking here. Rides. Drinks. Snacks. Say more! We’ll be watching for more updates from Disney World, especially as we continue to monitor the situation with Hurricane Ian. For the latest news and updates on this storm, check out our post here. Keep following DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see the EPIC Loungefly Backpack we found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 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 going to Magic Kingdom soon? Let us know in the comments. The post What’s New at Magic Kingdom: MORE 50th Anniversary Vans Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We may not talk about Bruno, but we’re going to talk about some magical merchandise. Look at all those bags! We’ve recently seen some royal ears, cuddly pillows, and Minnie’s new collection. But today, we’re showing you items you can only get on Amazon. And, if you’re an Encanto fan, you’ll want to get your wallet ready. Loungefly has Encanto items you can only get on Amazon! First up is the Loungefly Antonio and Parce Backpack! How colorful is this thing?! It has a front zipper compartment, side pockets, and adjustable straps. ©Amazon The bag features Antonio and Parce (his jaguar). Of course, they’re not alone — other friends from the animal kingdom have joined in on the fun. The lining on the inside of the bag is blue and showcases some more animal friends. ©Amazon You can pre-order it right now for $80. The bag will officially release on November 17th, 2022. Click here to buy the Loungefly Antonio and Parce Backpack And to match, you can grab the Antonio and Parce Wallet! It features the same design of Antonio, Pace, and other animals. ©Amazon The interior matches the bag as well, and has credit card slots, a coin compartment, and a clear slot for your ID. ©Amazon You can also preorder this item now for $40. Just like the bag, it will officially release on November 17th, 2022. Click here to buy the Antonio and Parce Wallet Head over to Amazon and pre-order these Amazon-exclusive Encanto items! And 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! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney finds! 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 item is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Loungefly Just Dropped Amazon-Exclusive Items Inspired by 'Encanto' first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For over 50 years, Disney World’s land has all been subject to the control of a special district called the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). Welcome to Disney World This district has essentially allowed Disney to act as its own county in many ways, giving it huge amounts of control over decisions regarding the land on which it operates in Florida. It also provided taxing authority and other powers to Disney. But, in 2022, a law was passed by the Florida legislature (and signed by the Florida governor) that will DISSOLVE the RCID by June of 2023, unless a new agreement is reached. The clock is ticking and 2023 is rapidly approaching, so what’s the status of the RCID right now? Here’s what we know. Getting Caught Up Just to get you up to speed, here’s a look at the background of this situation. If you’re not familiar with the RCID, it was a special district established way back in the 1960s. It has allowed Disney to operate essentially as its own county government all these years. The district has its own fire department, special taxing laws, and more power over the land it controls. After Disney spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill (what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill), a bill was introduced and quickly signed into law that will dissolve the RCID in June of 2023 if another arrangement is not reached. Reedy Creek Fire Department ©Reedy Creek Lawsuits have been filed regarding the dissolution of the RCID and concerns about what will happen if the district is dissolved. Specifically, there have been concerns about the tax burden (including almost $1 billion in bond debt) that could fall on local county residents. One lawsuit was dismissed, but was later refiled and is still pending. Reedy Creek Sign in Disney World What could the future hold for Reedy Creek? Thus far, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said that the state government would likely control the Reedy Creek District, and we’ve shared news indicating that a successor district will likely follow the dissolution of the RCID. Not much has been shared in terms of what that successor district will look like, but Rep. Daniel Perez (R-Miami) has said that we may get an update soon. According to Representative Perez, “the conversations of Reedy Creek have always been there, and they’re still continuing today. We’ll try to put a bow to that conversation in the near future…There is some progress to be made, but we will definitely, I think, we’ll reach a solution sometime soon.” Reedy Creek Trash Cans So what’s going on now? Here’s what we know. Reedy Creek Replacement Details & Disney’s Unique Power WFTV 9 shared a video with a bit more of that conversation from Representative Perez about the discussions that are happening regarding Reedy Creek. In that video, Perez noted, “I think since we left session, it’s safe to say that the conversations between the Governor’s office and the interested parties of Reedy Creek have continued, and Disney’s included in that obviously.” While we knew that conversations regarding the RCID had been going on, it is interesting that he pointed out how Disney specifically has a seat at the table. It’s not unusual or unexpected that this is the case, but still interesting to note. According to WFTV 9, some lawmakers have indicated that these conversations have been ongoing since as early as May. Reedy Creek Emergency Vehicles©Wesh Dr. Aubrey Jewett, a political science professor at the University of Central Florida, shared that if Reedy Creek just goes away without any replacement, local taxpayers would be “on the hook.” This is in reference to the $1 BILLION in bonds that are expected to fall on local taxpayers if a new arrangement is not put in place by 2023. Jewett shared that his “gut” tells him a new special district will likely be created with a different name. ©Spectrum News 13 But it’s not as though the Florida government has unlimited power over the situation. Jewett has pointed out that Disney has unique leverage here. Because Disney is the sole landowner in the district, they’d have to agree to any new terms. That gives them at least some power over what the future could look like. The Florida Governor’s office has indicated that an update could be coming, but no timeline for that has yet been shared. Reedy Creek Is NOT Stopping Despite a feeling of uncertainty over the future, Reedy Creek hasn’t stopped moving forward when it comes to activities in the district. According to the Orlando Business Journal, the RCID has filed for and completed various permitted projects from January 2022 through September 2022. These projects include dewatering for the 7-Eleven coming to the Flamingo Crossings shopping area, World Drive Phase Two dewatering, redevelopment dewatering for the Magnolia Golf Course, and dewatering at Typhoon Lagoon for a repair project. Typhoon Lagoon And the work continues. According to the Orlando Business Journal, as of September 12th, the RCID has filed 25 notices of commencement with Orange County, FL for different projects. The projects include things like some replacement activity on EPCOT Center Drive, a replacement of a central energy plant roof and exhaust fan in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, cable repairs, and fiber optic expansion. They’re also working on road improvements and design service contracts to streamline traffic. In fact, RCID’s notice of commencement activity for 2022 is UP 127% compared to the same timeframe in 2021! So basically, the RCID has not allowed an impending dissolution, continued talks about a replacement district, and uncertainty about the future to slow it down at all. Suitability Ratings Map ©Reedy Creek Improvement District The RCID may have a bit more certainty about what the future could hold since Disney appears to be involved in discussions about a replacement plan. And, of course, projects continue to pop up and issues need to be taken care of, so it’s not as though the RCID can simply sit back until 2023 and not do anything until a resolution has been reached. But still, it is interesting to note that they are going strong (even stronger than before) when it comes to filing notices of commencement. With all of the potential projects in Disney’s future, we expect this activity will only continue. A Surprising Bond Situation With the high level of uncertainty, you might think that tax bond purchases would be low for the RCID, but it’s been quite the opposite. The Orlando Business Journal reports that Reedy Creek’s bond purchases have nearly DOUBLED, despite uncertainty about the future. There was actually a surge in ad valorem tax bond activity for the RCID when you look at the period between January 1st and September 13th, 2022. During that period, 614 RCID ad valorem bonds were bought. That’s an increase of 91.3%(!) compared to the 321 bonds bought during the same period in 2021. ©WFTV 9 During two months, in particular, there were high numbers of bond purchases — April (118 sales) and May (103 sales). Interestingly enough, those were 2 months when a lot of uncertainty surrounding the bonds arose, given the conflict between Disney and Florida Governor DeSantis. That ultimately led to the passage of the bill that will dissolve the RCID in 2023 — that bill was passed in April 2022 and was signed into law just a few days later in April 2022. So what’s going on there? According to Jacob Schumer, a government law expert, the legal change in the situation with the RCID actually “means the value of the bonds is subject to speculation in a way that’s atypical for such bonds. With such speculation comes attention from investors who take a more negative view of the bonds, and also speculators who believe they can obtain good bonds at a discount.” EPCOT Schumer shared, “It would not surprise me if Reedy Creek bonds continue to trade at an abnormally high volume until the legal matter is settled, with spikes in activity when there is major news on the legal front.” Keep in mind, however, that back in April, Fitch Ratings placed the RCID’s credit rating under a “negative watch,” indicating that there could be a possible downgrade in rating. Still, while uncertainty continues, the RCID plows forward with construction project work and is getting the advantage of increased bond activity too. The Reedy Creek Lawsuit What about the lawsuit that was refiled in May? That case (EDUARDO FORONDA ET AL VS RON DESANTIS ET AL — Case No. 2022-009114-CA-01) is still pending in Miami-Dade County. The most recent activity that took place was that a motion to withdraw was filed, with one attorney submitting a letter of notice of resignation as Deputy General Counsel for Governor DeSantis. The main activity before that was all surrounding a motion to dismiss. Governor DeSantis and 2 other state departments named in the lawsuit filed a motion for the case to be dismissed in August of 2022. They argued that the complaint should be dismissed completely or transferred to Tallahassee’s Leon County. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline Following this, the Plaintiffs filed a motion and response to the Defendants’ motion to dismiss. In it, the Plaintiffs agree to transfer their complaint to Leon County. That response was filed on August 25th. Thus far, it does not appear that a hearing has been set for this motion (at least according to the court docket) and further documents on the motion have not been filed. As of right now, the case status shows as “open” in Miami-Dade, but we expect that an update on that could be coming soon. Upcoming Activity to Be on the Lookout For So, what’s next? Well, as we indicated, the RCID continues to move forward with its work. The next meeting of the district’s Board of Supervisors will be held on October 3rd, 2022. The agenda shows that some of the issues this meeting will address include a building permit fee schedule, an authorization of a letter of credit, the approval of the budget rate for the RCID for Fiscal Year 2023, and approval of the proposed budget for the RCID utilities division for fiscal year 2023, among other things. Hollywood Studios Beyond that, we’re still pending updates from the Florida Governor’s office regarding what could replace the RCID. But, if Representative Perez’s statements are any indication, we could get some BIG updates soon. We’ll continue to look for more news about the Reedy Creek District dissolution and let you know what we find. In the meantime, click here to learn about a NEW restaurant coming to Disney World, nighttime shows that are coming back, and other big Disney news. Does the public prefer Disney or Governor DeSantis? Click here to find 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 do you think will be next for Reedy Creek? Tell us in the comments. The post The Latest UPDATES on the Dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek District first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian is making its way into Florida, causing a state of emergency, closures, evacuations, and more. ©NOAA Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld are all closed for today and tomorrow (September 28th & 29th) as the area prepares for the storm. A tornado watch is also in effect for the area, grocery stores are shutting down, and hotels are modifying their services. Let’s check out what Orlando looks like as Hurricane Ian approaches. This morning, the rain wasn’t too bad in the Orlando area. Rain The majority of the storm isn’t supposed to impact Orlando until the afternoon. We’ll be keeping you updated as the storm gets closer. For more on Hurricane Ian, check out our following posts: Most Central Florida Publix Grocery Stores Have CLOSED Due to Hurricane Ian Tornado Watch in Effect in Disney World Counties As Hurricane Ian Gets Closer NEWS: Disney Wish Sailing CANCELED Due to Hurricane Ian School CLOSURES Announced for Florida Due to Hurricane Ian NEWS: Universal Orlando and SeaWorld CLOSING Due to Hurricane Ian Orlando Airports CLOSING in Preparation for Hurricane Ian Stay tuned to DFB for more Hurricane Ian news and updates as it affects the Orlando area. Disney World Announces Multi-DAY Closure Due to Hurricane Ian Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: What Orlando Looks Like Ahead of Hurricane Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Y’all…it’s finally happening. Hocus Pocus 2 premieres on Disney+ soon! ©Disney We can’t wait to be reunited with the Sanderson Sisters and see what they’ve been up to since the Black Flame Candle was lit way back in 1993. We’re already planning a super fun Hocus Pocus 2 watch party, and we’ve even had some fun with a new Hocus Pocus 2 photo op in Disney World! Now, we’re looking to book a stay in a Hocus Pocus-inspired Airbnb! This isn’t just any old apartment or house, though. THIS Airbnb, which is located in Danvers, Mass., is a recreation of the Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage! No, really! LOOK — it’s super creepy and everything! ©Airbnb The main living room even has a cauldron where you can brew up some of your favorite potions. ©Airbnb You can even see where the Sanderson Sisters have hung up their brooms (or mops). ©Airbnb Even the bedrooms have that Hocus Pocus vibe — here’s Mary’s room. ©Airbnb There’s a section of the house where you can even create your own spells, complete with plenty of potions and the infamous BOOK. ©Airbnb Yes, if you were wondering, there is a Black Flame Candle — and it’s already been lit! ©Airbnb Want to stay in this witchy cottage? Well, there’s a catch — you can actually only enter to win a stay here on October 20th for $31 per night. Be sure to login to Airbnb at 1PM EST on October 12th. If you win the stay, you’ll also get a special screening of Hocus Pocus 2. Airbnb will also make a one-time donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem. ©Airbnb Good luck! In the meantime, you can celebrate Hocus Pocus 2 with a new cereal and Colourpop makeup collection! Don’t forget to watch the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+ on September 30th (like we needed to tell you that because we’ve had our calendars marked FOR MONTHS!) Here’s Everything You NEED to Throw the BEST ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Watch Party Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited about Hocus Pocus 2? Let us know in the comments! The post Go INSIDE a 'Hocus Pocus 2' Airbnb With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of exciting things coming up for Disneyland Resort, including a hotel that’s getting a makeover! Paradise Pier Paradise Pier Hotel is being re-themed to Pixar and will be called Pixar Place Hotel. Disney has said that the hotel will “weave the artistry of Pixar into its comfortable, contemporary setting” and make it feel like you’ve stepped into a Pixar art gallery. And now, we have an update on these renovations happening at the hotel! Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is currently undergoing refurbishments that might affect your upcoming visit. Disney said that “while we work our magic, the comfort and enjoyment of our guests is our top priority. Hotel amenities—including the direct entrance for hotel Guests into Disney California Adventure Park—will continue to remain open.” ©Disney || Concept Art They also said that the work that will most likely make the most noise will be happening only in daylight hours, so you don’t have to worry about being woken up in the middle of the night by construction. Disney said that guests will also have access to dining and recreation at the other Disneyland Resort hotels — Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and the Disneyland Hotel. ©Disney || Concept Art Do note that parts of the sidewalk along Disneyland Drive and the hotel’s north side might be closed to guests and signs on street corners will provide instructions on where you should go. ©Disney || Concept Art Check-in at the hotel has also now moved to the Pacific Ballroom, with guests being required to enter from the hotel’s rear entrance. Also, Mickey in Paradise merchandise has been related to the Pacific Ballroom. It will be open from 7AM to 10PM daily with limited offerings for guests to purchase. Inside Paradise Pier For more on what’s going on in Disneyland, check out the NEW holiday hotel discounts announced for Disneyland Resort, when MagicBand+ will be released at Disneyland Resort, and how Grad Nites will be more EXPENSIVE in Disneyland in 2023. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney construction news and updates. 6 Groundbreaking Changes Coming to Disneyland Resort! 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 Do you have a trip to Disneyland planned soon? Tell us in the comments! The post UPDATE on the Transformation of Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We may have been talking about the holidays recently, but Halloween is in full swing! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party sign Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicked off last month and we brought you along with us. We showed you the exclusive treats, the entertainment, the merchandise, and so much more. We even told you if it was worth the price tag! But now, one night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled due to a hurricane. Hurricane Ian has been making its way towards Florida and in preparation for the bad weather, major theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld have closed for a couple of days. Because of this, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Thursday, September 29th has been canceled. Boo to You Halloween parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Anyone who has a ticket for this night of the party will get a refund. If you bought the tickets directly from Disney using a credit card, debit card, or Disney Rewards Card, the refund will be automatically processed back to that original form of payment. It should show up within 7 business days. Disney did mention that the refunds may take longer to appear on your statement depending on the financial institution you use. Haunted Mansion in Disney World If you bought the tickets from Disney with another method of payment or that transaction included other products, you should contact Disney to help with the refund. You can find resources to get in touch with Disney here. For guests who purchased tickets to the party via a travel agent, travel wholesaler, or other third-party travel seller, you should contact that travel seller for more information on the refund. The Lithograph If you have any questions about your refund, be sure to reach out to Disney and they will assist you. All other dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are sold out, so unfortunately you may not be able to attend the party this year. In the past we have signs in the park saying that there is extra availability for that night’s party, but we have not seen that so far this year. Disney World will be closed on September 28th and 29th and we’ll continue to bring you updates about Hurricane Ian. For more updates, check out the posts below: All of the closures and cancelations affecting Disney World right now A step-by-step guide to hurricane cancelation policies and refunds in Disney World Tornado watch in effect for Disney World Holiday Inn near Disney Springs is modifying services for Hurricane Ian Sunshine Flyer offering full refunds 6 items you need for a hurricane in Disney World Disney World is CLOSED due to Hurricane Ian — Learn More 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 Did you have a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket for September 29th? Let us know in the comments. The post How to Get a Refund for the CANCELED Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even though it’s technically not even October yet, we can’t help but be excited about everything coming to Disney World for the holiday season! Festival of the Holidays Disney recently announced a whole bunch of news about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, including which celebs will be narrating the Candlelight Processional, all the entertainment we can expect, and even which Holiday Kitchen food booths will be coming. Speaking of food booths, we learned that a NEW Holiday Kitchen is coming to the fest this year — and we’re sharing everything we know about Nochebuena Cocina! The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays brings all sorts of festive entertainment, experiences, and of course — FOOD to Disney World, and we simply cannot wait. Each year, Holiday Kitchens serve up recipes and festive drinks from around the world, bringing cultural traditions together. Festival of the Holidays 2021 This year’s event kicks off on November 25th, and a NEW Holiday Kitchen is coming to the fest this year — the Latin-American-inspired Nochebuena Cocina! Santa in EPCOT We don’t know much about this Holiday Kitchen, but Disney did share that we can expect “traditional dishes served throughout the holiday season, including Pernil: Mojo pork with tostones, and Alfajores: vanilla shortbread cookies with Dulce de Leche and coconut.” Candlelight Processional It sounds like we’ll get to sample both savory AND sweet at the Nochebuena Cocina booth. You’ll be able to find this Holiday Kitchen near Port of Entry in World Showcase — and you can be sure we’ll be bringing you our FULL review of this new booth as soon as it opens. Olaf hiding in a World Showcase country pavilion Want to learn more about the Festival of the Holidays? Check out the Holiday Cookie Stroll, ride overlays, and visits from Santa Claus and holiday storytellers around World Showcase. Prizes Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click Here to Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you love about Disney World during the holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Food Booth Is Coming to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays -- Get the Details Here first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What do we love most about Disney World? Magic Kingdom Is it the RIDES? Maybe the DRINKS? But what about the SNACKS? We know it’s hard to narrow it down to just one category! And that’s why we’re putting ALL of our favorite things on our latest DFB merch! The newest merch in the DFB Store includes this graphic t-shirt — just in time for your next trip to Disney World! Rides-Drinks-Snacks shirts from the DFB Store! This colorful design is perfect for your next Drinking Around the World adventure. Rides. Drinks. Snacks. Say more! Now, we know we’re headed into fall, so we’ve also got sweatshirts for you! Crewneck and hoodies available! You’ll find this design in crewneck and pullover hoodie versions. These colors pop! And if graphic shirts aren’t your thing, grab the sticker for your emotional support water bottle. Click Here to Shop The Newest Merch in the DFB Store! DFB Merch You’ll also find lots more Disney-themed designs in the DFB Store. You can check them all out here! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World soon, here’s some of our best planning advice! These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 What to Expect from the Rest of the 2022 Hurricane Season in Disney World The Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip Is Disney World Too Expensive For Average Families? 5 Ways to Save $1,000 on Your Disney Trip (Really!) Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news (and more fun merch drops)! 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. The post You Need To See This Shirt With ALL Your Favorite Disney Things first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be starting sooner than you know it! The Holiday Festival Is Almost Here! This year, the Festival will feature lots of food booths (we’ve got the FULL list of booths already!), entertainment, and much more. But just what food dishes will specifically be offered at the booths? Well, Disney has NOT released full menu details just yet, but they have let out a few secrets and we’ve compiled them for you! Here’s a look at the dishes that Disney has said will be offered at the Festival of the Holidays this year, so far. Keep in mind, this is NOT a complete menu list. This is just a compilation of the items that Disney has (thus far) identified as dishes that will be available this year at the Festival. We are awaiting full menu details and we’ll share those with you as soon as we see them. Nochebuena Cocina — NEW! Disney has shared that this booth will celebrate Latin-American heritage with some traditional dishes. So far this is what we know will be coming to this booth: Pernil: Mojo Pork with Tostones Alfajores: Vanilla Shortbread Cookies with Dulce de Leche and Coconut (part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll) Yukon Holiday Kitchen SNICKERS®-Doodle Cookie made with SNICKERS® Bar pieces (part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll) Snickers-Doodle Cookie L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Black and White Cookie (plant-based) (part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll) American Holiday Table Chocolate Crinkle Cookie (part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll) Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Linzer Cookie (part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll) Holiday Hearth Desserts Gingerbread Cookie (part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll) Hot Cocoa Linzer Cookie Sunshine Seasons M&M’s® Sugar Cookie (part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll) Connections Café Sugar Cookie (part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll) Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen Cinnamon-Glazed Nuts Funnel Cake Sweet Potato Casserole Funnel Cake Sweet Potato Casserole Funnel Cake Refreshment Outpost Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts Refreshment Port Coquito Soft-serve, also available with Spiced Rum Coquito Soft-Serve Waffle Cone For other dishes, Disney hasn’t given a lot of specifics but has identified some general things you’ll be able to enjoy. For example, thus far we know that there will be: “deli noshes” at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen, wine and specialty cocktails at Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen, plant-based offerings at Nochebuena Cocina, kebabs at Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina, and holiday poutine at Refreshment Port. Based on the items we’ve had at the Festival in past years, we’ve got a fairly good idea of what these dishes might be like, but Disney does change things up sometimes so we’re excited to get exact details in the future! Turkey Poutine from 2019 What do you think of the dishes coming for 2022 that we know of so far? What dishes from previous years do you hope will return? Tell us in the comments! Click here to bookmark our Festival booths & menu page to see the FULL list of food booths coming this year! For more details on the Festival of the Holidays, click here to see the celebrity narrators announced for Candlelight Processional in EPCOT, or click here to check out the restaurants and pricing announced for Candlelight Processional Dining packages. Stay tuned for more details! Click here to check out EVERYTHING we know about the 2022 Festival of the Holidays so far! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to visit EPCOT during the Festival of the Holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post The 14 Menu Items CONFIRMED for EPCOT’s 2022 Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Alright coaster fans, are you ready to find out what the BEST roller coaster in all of Orlando is? Slinky Dog Dash And will it be in a Disney World park… or somewhere else entirely? Let’s find out together — here on DFB Guide! Check out our video below about Ranking Orlando’s BEST Roller Coasters. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite roller coaster in Orlando? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: Ranking Orlando’s BEST Roller Coasters first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is expensive enough as is without all the extra expenses or missed out savings. Magic Kingdom So let us help you protect your vacation budget TODAY — here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below about RIDICULOUS Waste of Money in Disney World. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you feel like you have wasted money on something in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: 14 Ridiculous Ways People WASTE MONEY In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in the southern part of the west coast of Florida on Wednesday, September 28th. The storm is then projected to move through Central Florida before leaving the state sometime on Thursday. ©WESH 2 News In response to the hurricane, many businesses have shut down on Wednesday and Thursday. The Disney World parks are closed, Universal Orlando also shut down, and the Orlando International Airport has paused commercial activities. Now, Publix has announced that some grocery stores will be closing as well. In preparation for Hurricane Ian, many Publix grocery stores in Central Florida have already closed. Several closed at 10PM on Tuesday, September 27th, and plan to reopen on Friday, September 30th. © @tanksgoodnews Some stores will remain open until 6PM on Wednesday, September 28th, before closing until Friday morning. If you need to get more supplies to prepare for the incoming hurricane, you should do so immediately. Publix Grocery Store ©Publix To check the hours of a specific Publix location, you can visit the map on the Publix website. Over 400 stores have adjusted hours to prepare. ©Publix We’re following the news of Hurricane Ian carefully. To learn more about the storm and its effect on Disney World, check out the following links: Disney World Parks CLOSE Due to Hurricane Ian Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World Hurricane Warning In Effect for Disney World 6 Items You Need for a Hurricane in Disney World Keep following DFB for all the latest updates. Click here for the latest news about Hurricane Ian. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Most Central Florida Publix Grocery Stores Have CLOSED Due to Hurricane Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re always on the hunt for the best Disney merchandise! Merch in Disney World Items for snack lovers, princesses, galactic heroes — there’s merchandise for every kind of Disney fan! And, if you’re one of those fans who are in-the-know (ya know?), these shirts are for you! The DFB Store is full of items, but today we’re focusing on merchandise like the Sonny Eclipse Shirt for $25.99. It comes in white, cream, and light blue, with sizes ranging from small to 3XL. Sonny Eclipse Shirt Of course, Sonny Eclipse is the singer inside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Those in-the-know will catch the reference! Click here to buy the Sonny Eclipse Shirt There’s also The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness Shirt for $26.99. It comes in deep royal, navy, and red, with the ability to grab sizes small through 5XL. Wildest Ride in the Wilderness Big Thunder T-Shirt It’s a nod to, well, the wildest ride in the wilderness – Big Thunder Mountain! Click here to buy The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness Shirt And check out the Main Street Florida Shirt for $26.99. It comes in a wide variety of colors, and sizes range from small through 3XL. Main Street Shirt It features the iconic quote, “Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” It also says “32830” which is the zip code for Lake Buena Vista! Click here to buy the Main Street Florida Shirt And over on shopDisney, you can grab the Star Wars Shirt for $36.99. The sizes range from XS to 3X. Pink Star Wars Shirt “May the force be with you” is featured on one shoulder of the shirt, which is a fun detail for fellow Star Wars fans to spot! Click here to buy the Star Wars Shirt And there’s also a yellow Pegasus Shirt for $39.99. It comes in sizes XS through 3X. ©Disney It features the recipe for the perfect sidekick — Pegasus! Click here to buy a Pegasus Shirt And those are some shirts for Disney fans in-the-know! And speaking of Disney shirts, when are you headed to Disney World next? DFB Merch Have you checked out our full line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to shop our FULL DFB STORE! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which one of these shirts is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post In-The-Know Disney Fans Are All About These Disney Shirts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian has quickly strengthened from a tropical storm to a Category 4 hurricane, and various areas of Florida are expected to be impacted. Photo by Andrew Klatt | Obtained via News 6 Orlando A state of emergency has already been declared for the state, and we previously saw hurricane warnings and flood advisories issued. Now, there’s another update as to the warnings in place for counties in central Florida. According to WESH 2 News, a Tornado Watch has been issued for 4 counties in Central Florida, including Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole. Orange County and Osceola County are the 2 counties within which Disney World is located. The watch is in place until 5PM ET on September 28th (Wednesday). ©WESH 2 News The National Weather Service points out that a Tornado Watch indicates that individuals should “be prepared.” Tornados are possible in and near the watch area, so people within that space should review emergency plans, check their supplies, and be ready to act quickly if a Tornado Warning is issued. Here’s a full look at the warnings and watches currently in place for Orange County, Florida: Tornado Watch — Until 5PM ET on September 28th (applies to Osceola County too) Flood Watch — Until 5PM ET on September 30th (applies to Osceola County too) Hurricane Warning — Until 12PM on September 28th (applies to Osceola County too) ©WESH 2 News Additionally, an Airport Weather Warning is in place for Orlando International Airport until 5:30AM ET on September 29th. The Airport is set to close starting at 10:30AM on September 28th. It is expected that operations will resume at some point on Friday. ©Orlando International Airport As of the morning of September 28th, 2022, Hurricane Ian was a Category 4 storm with winds just 2 miles per hour short of being a Category 5 storm. It is forecast to make landfall along southwest Florida late this afternoon as a “powerful major hurricane.” Its track will then take it through interior counties of east central Florida (according to current forecasts). Significant to extensive wind impacts are expected, and about 8 to 15 inches of rain are expected which could cause major flooding. There is also an “increasingly favorable environment” for tornado development that will spread “northward from Lake Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast across the remainder of east central Florida today.” ©WESH 2 News Disney World’s theme parks, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld have all announced closures. Disney World’s theme parks and water parks will be closed Tuesday, September 28th, and Wednesday, September 29th. Disney Springs will be closed on September 28th, and it is expected that it would be closed on the 29th as well. If you are in Orlando or the surrounding areas at this time, please stay alert and stay safe. We will work to provide you with more updates. ©NOAA For more information, check out the links below: The latest updates on Hurricane Ian We are continually updating this post with more hurricane updates What you need to know about cruising during hurricane season Disney Wish sailing CANCELED due to Hurricane Ian 6 items you need for a hurricane in Disney World Florida hotels offering discounted rates for hurricane evacuees Disney World crowd levels ahead of Hurricane Ian With Hurricane Ian approaching, Disney World hotels are showing no available rooms State of Emergency declared in Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian What To Do If You’re in Disney World During Hurricane Ian  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting Orlando right now? Tell us in the comments. The post Tornado Watch in Effect in Disney World Counties As Hurricane Ian Gets Closer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in Florida today, first along the southern part of the west coast. Its current path has the storm moving across Central Florida before leaving the state sometime on Thursday, according to experts. ©NOAA In response to the storm, Disney World, Universal Orlando, and other Florida theme parks have closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Some airports have also closed, and hurricane watches and warnings are in place in many counties. Now, we have an update on the Disney Cruise Line’s plans for the coming days. On Monday, September 26th, the Disney Cruise Line noted that they were carefully monitoring Hurricane Ian and would modify sailings as needed. Now, Disney has confirmed that the September 30th sailing of the Disney Wish has been canceled. Disney Wish This cancelation comes due to the weather conditions forecasted for Port Canaveral and Central Florida. The current sailing of the Disney Wish may also be extended to Saturday (October 1st) or Sunday in order for the ship to avoid the storm. The Disney Wish Guests who were going to sail on the September 30th sailing will receive an email to notify them of this change, and they will be offered a full refund. Welcome aboard the Disney Wish! According to the Orlando Sentinel, Hurricane Ian is now a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 155MPH. This morning at 9AM EST, “the National Hurricane Center said the center of Ian was located about 60 miles west of Naples and 70 miles southwest of Punta Gorda and 185 miles south-southwest of Orlando moving north-northeast at 10MPH.” ©NOAA There are currently tornado warnings throughout much of Central Florida, and Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, and Lake counties are under hurricane warnings as well. High winds and flooding are likely in this area. ©WESH 2 News To learn more about Hurricane Ian and its impact on the Disney parks, check out these links: Disney World Parks CLOSE Due to Hurricane Ian Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World Hurricane Warning In Effect for Disney World 6 Items You Need for a Hurricane in Disney World We’ll be following updates on Hurricane Ian and bringing you all the news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here for the latest NEWS and UPDATES on Hurricane Ian. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disney Wish Sailing CANCELED Due to Hurricane Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Hurricane Ian is headed toward Florida, and things are changing quickly as everyone gets prepared. ©ABC News Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld are all closing for the next couple of days, schools closures have been announced, and Florida is under a state of emergency. Hotels in the Orlando area have begun offering special pricing for evacuees, and we’ve also seen no availability for hotels in Disney World. Now, we’ve got an update on changes happening at a hotel near Disney World. The Holiday Inn Orlando in the Disney Springs area has given an update to its guests on what they’re doing for the storm. One of our reporters is staying at the hotel and received this info from the hotel: Holiday Inn Orlando — Disney Springs Area So, modified/limited services will be offered at the hotel due to the storm and adjusted staffing levels. This includes services like housekeeping and food offerings. Housekeeping will not be servicing the rooms and laundry service won’t be available. So, if you need anything essential like toilet paper, you will need to contact the front desk. Holiday Inn — Disney Springs As shown on the info sheet, food services will still be available, with breakfast running from 7AM to 10:30AM and lunch and dinner going from 12PM to 9PM. The bar will also still be offering full beverage service from noon until 10PM. The hotel also noted that all exit doors will be locked from the outside, so you will be able to exit the hotel, but will have to re-enter through the main entrance at the front of the building. Cloudy skies in Disney World And, if you’re seeking additional shelter, the ballroom on the first floor is available. This is also where guests should go if there is a tornado. The Holiday Inn is asking guests to bring their furniture from the balcony into their rooms and keep the doors closed until the storm passes. For more on Hurricane Ian, check out our recent posts: School CLOSURES Announced for Florida Due to Hurricane Ian NEWS: Universal Orlando and SeaWorld CLOSING Due to Hurricane Ian Orlando Airports CLOSING in Preparation for Hurricane Ian A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World Hurricane Watch in Effect for Disney World as Hurricane Ian Approaches Florida Stay tuned to DFB for more Hurricane news and updates as it affects Disney World. BREAKING: Disney World Announces Multi-DAY Closure Due to Hurricane Ian Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Holiday Inn Near Disney Springs Modifying Services for Hurricane Ian 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. Ready to score some great deals on Disney merchandise and other items that you can use as holiday gifts, birthday gifts, and MORE?! Yeah, we thought so! ©Target Target already held its first set of Deal Days earlier in 2022, but you can never have too much of a good thing, right?! Just like how Amazon held Prime Day earlier this year and will be bringing it back with a new Prime Day-like event this fall. Target has decided to bring back its Deal Days promotion during the fall of 2022! Target has announced that Deal Days will be coming BACK this fall from October 6th through October 8th. ©Target During Deal Days you’ll be able to snatch up tons of items on sale. In fact, you’ll find savings on hundreds of thousands of items online and in Target stores. No membership is required, and Target notes that there is a Holiday Price Match Guarantee. If you buy something during Target Deal Days (or actually any time between October 6th and December 24th) you’ll qualify for a price adjustment if the Target price for that item gets any lower on or before December 24th (with some exceptions). You can shop for items in-store, get things delivered to your door, or even grab items to be picked up in the store. ©Target You can save even more if you join Target Circle (Target’s free rewards program) and you could get an extra 5% off purchases with your Target RedCard. And once you’re done shopping all of the Target Deal Days sales, you can hop on over to Amazon for the Prime Early Access Sale 2022 (essentially their version of Prime Day for the fall). That sale is exclusive to Prime members and will be held from October 11th through October 12th. ©Amazon Our advice? Start making those Christmas lists now! Who do you have to get presents for? What types of things do they want? If you can get your lists organized now, you could truly use these sale opportunities to knock some folks off of your list and leave more time for relaxation as the holidays get closer. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? This Could Be Yours! 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! Stay tuned for more Disney news! Save BIG with 8 Disney deals 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 items are you hoping to pick up during these sales? Tell us in the comments! The post More Target Deal Day DATES Announced first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Did you hear that After Hours events are coming BACK to Disney World next year?! Magic Kingdom at Night Yep, they’ll be back at both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios starting in January of 2023. These events are separately ticketed events that let you stay in the Disney World theme parks for 3 hours after the park closes to regular guests. There are usually much lower wait times during these events, which is part of their appeal! So, when are these events taking place and how much will they cost? We’ve got all the details for you! During the Magic Kingdom After Hours events, over 20 attractions will remain open, like Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The event will take place from 10PM to 1AM, but if you have a ticket to the event, you can get in the park starting at 7PM! Space Mountain! The event takes place on select nights from January 9th, 2023 through March 27th, 2023 and tickets range from $129 to $159 per person. Here’s a look at all the dates and prices: ©Disney Over at Hollywood Studios, some of the attractions that will stay open include Slinky Dog Dash, Rise of the Resistance, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and more. This event will take place from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM, but you can get in the park as early at 7PM! WAY more fun at night! The event takes place select nights from January 4th, 2023 through April 19th, 2023 and tickets range from $129 to $159 per person. Here’s a look at all of the dates and prices. ©Disney And, you can buy these After Hours event tickets very soon! Guests of select Disney World hotels can purchase them starting October 4th, 2022, this includes guests of Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort. Everyone else can buy tickets starting October 7th, 2022. For more on what’s recently returned to Disney World, check out some character meals that are back, a special reopened experience, and more character meet and greets that have returned! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be going to any of these after hours events? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL LIST of DATES and PRICES for After Hours Events in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian is a major hurricane and is on a path that’s expected to impact various areas of Florida. Be Prepared for Storms Thus far, a State of Emergency has been issued for Florida, a hurricane watch is in effect for the counties within which Disney World is located, flood advisories and tropical storm watches are also in place, and Disney World has announced some multi-day park closures. Now we’ve got some more updates ahead of the storm. According to the Florida Department of Education website, various schools throughout Central Florida (and throughout the state in general) have announced closures due to the expected impacts of Hurricane Ian. Here’s a full look at what has been announced as of around 4:00PM on Tuesday, September 27th. K-12 School Closures This generally applies to public schools within these counties. Orange County: Schools will be closed from Wednesday, September 28th through Friday, September 30th, 2022. Osceola County: Schools will be closed from Tuesday, September 27th through Friday, September 30th, 2022. Lake County: Schools will have early dismissal on Tuesday, September 27th, and will be closed from Wednesday, September 28th through Friday, September 30th, 2022. Marion County: Schools will be closed from Wednesday, September 28th through Friday, September 30th, 2022. Flagler County: Schools will be closed from Wednesday, September 28th through Friday, September 30th, 2022. Seminole County: Schools will be closed from Wednesday, September 28th through Friday, September 30th, 2022. Brevard County: Schools will be closed Wednesday, September 28th and Thursday, September 29th, 2022. Polk County: Schools will be closed from Tuesday, September 27th through Thursday, September 29th, 2022. Sumter County: Schools will have early dismissal on Tuesday, September 27th, and will be closed Wednesday, September 28th and Thursday, September 29th, 2022. Volusia County: Schools will be closed Wednesday, September 28th and Thursday, September 29th, 2022. School Supplies Various colleges have also announced closures throughout the state. Below are just some of the closures: Florida State University will be closed from Tuesday, September 27th through Friday, September 30th, 2022. (Tallahassee & Panama City) University of Central Florida will be closed from Wednesday, September 28th through Friday, September 30th, 2022. University of Florida will be closed from Wednesday, September 28th through Friday, September 30th, 2022. University of North Florida will be closed from Wednesday, September 28th through Saturday, October 1st, 2022. University of South Florida classes will be canceled from Monday, September 26th through Thursday, September 29th, 2022. Campuses will be closed starting Tuesday, September 27th, 2022. Backpack For a full list of school closures in the state, you can click here and visit the Florida Department of Education website. As of around 4PM, Hurricane Ian was at a category 3 with winds at 120 MPH. The latest tropical model shows most of Hurricane Ian’s paths taking it near or through the Orlando area. Flooding is expected in various areas of Florida, there is a potential for tornados, and individuals are advised to prepare for strong winds. ©WESH 2 News We’re continually looking for updates on Hurricane Ian and will work to get you the information you need ahead of your trip. For more details, click the links below to see our other posts: The latest updates on Hurricane Ian We are continually updating this post with more hurricane updates What you need to know about cruising during hurricane season Disney Cruise Line comments on potential impacts of Hurricane Ian 6 items you need for a hurricane in Disney World Florida hotels offering discounted rates for hurricane evacuees Disney World crowd levels ahead of Hurricane Ian With Hurricane Ian approaching, Disney World hotels are showing no available rooms State of Emergency declared in Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian Click here to see what to do if you’re going to Disney World during Hurricane Ian  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you heading to Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post School CLOSURES Announced for Florida Due to Hurricane Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article