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With things getting back to normal after the pandemic, we’ve seen a HUGE increase in travel within this year. Orlando International Airport crowds Airports crowds have picked back up in 2022, and we’ve seen some airports struggle to deal with the demand due to staffing shortages. Because of this, there were thousands of flight cancelations this summer. But how has that affected customer satisfaction at airports around the country? Well, the numbers are in, and some airports are ranked much higher than others. J.D. Power has put together a 2022 Airport Satisfaction Survey, grouping airports in categories based on size. Some key points from the study concluded that travelers were unhappy about the crowd levels compared to 2021 (when travel was much less popular), high prices of foods and beverages in the airport due to inflation, and the availability of parking — also due to crowds. Inside Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport These problems caused overall customer satisfaction with airports in the U.S. to drop 25 points, now sitting at a score of 777/1000. But even with these issues, some airports still scored fairly high on the scale. In the “Mega Airports” category, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport ranked first with a score of 800 out of 1000. The Orlando International Airport earned sixth place on the list with a score of 786. Orlando International Airport In the “Large Airports” category, Tampa International Airport took home the gold with a score of 846/1000, and John Wayne Airport in Orange County (close to Disneyland Resort) came in second with a score of 826. The winner of the “Medium Airports” category was Indianapolis International Airport with 842 points. Check-in at the Orlando International Airport If you’re traveling soon, make sure to check out the full list to see where your airport ranks! And if you’re still trying to choose an airline, we’ve got a few different posts on which ones have had excellent customer satisfaction in the past year. There are some great choices whether you’re hoping to fly budget or luxury. For all the tips on what to pack and how to navigate the airport, stay tuned to DFB! We’re seasoned travelers and we’re here to help you make the experience as smooth as possible. Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite airport? Tell us in the comments! The post The BEST U.S. Airports Have Been Chosen for 2022 and the Winners Might Surprise You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian is headed toward Florida and the state has been seeing closures, evacuations, and is under a state of emergency. ©The Orlando Sentinel We’ve already seen some closures in Disney World, and the Orlando airports are closing as well, and now we have an update on some of the other attractions in the Orlando area. Universal Orlando Resort will be CLOSED on Wednesday, September 28th, according to WKMG. This includes CityWalk as well. The resort will remain closed on Thursday, September 29th, and they anticipate reopening on Friday, September 30th, conditions permitting. Universal Orlando Right now, Universal hotels are at full capacity and will remain in operation as they rake care of guests. Note that Halloween Horror Nights on September 28th & 29th is canceled as well. Universal Studios SeaWorld Orlando is also closing on Wednesday, September 28th and Thursday, September 29th. They say they are taking all necessary precautions to keep guests, employees and animals safe. In addition to SeaWorld, their other parks, Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove, will also be closed on these dates. ©SeaWorld We will keep you updated with any other closures we see due to Hurricane Ian, but for now, you can check out our other posts on the storm: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Will CLOSE in Disney World Ahead of Hurricane Ian Sunshine Flyer Will Offer FULL REFUNDS for Cancelations 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 Ian news and updates as the effect Disney World and the surrounding theme parks. Hurricane Watch in Effect for Disney World as Hurricane Ian Approaches Florida Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Universal Orlando and SeaWorld CLOSING Due to Hurricane Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian continues to threaten much of Florida — including Disney World. Rain in Hollywood Studios We’ve been tracking the storm since it was just a tropical depression, but Ian has quickly turned into a powerful system and ultimately went past Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane. A Hurricane Watch, Tropical Storm Warning, and flood advisories have been issued for Disney World, and now it looks Disney World is officially closing its doors due to Hurricane Ian. Disney World has already announced some hotel closures and changes in dining reservation policies, but more changes are on the way. Disney World shared a message with Cast Members via the Hub regarding upcoming theme park closures due to Hurricane Ian. Disney World will close its theme parks and water parks on Wednesday, September 28th, and Thursday, September 29th. Rainy day in EPCOT They have also shared that Disney Springs will be closed on Wednesday, September 28th. They expect Disney Springs will also be closed on Thursday, September 29th, but more updates on that will be coming soon. Disney Springs The storm was declared a hurricane early Monday morning, with much of the state currently under some sort of weather watch or warning. Storm warnings are in effect for all of east central Florida and Hurricane watches are in effect for all inland counties, including Orange County and Osceola County, where Disney World is located. ©National Weather Service If you’re hunkering down for the storm in Disney World, you can see what Disney is doing to prepare for Ian here. Plus, here’s everything you need to know about going to the parks during Hurricane Season. We are continuing to watch for updates on Hurricane Ian and will let you know what we find. You can check out our posts below for more information: The latest updates on Hurricane Ian What you need to know about cruising during hurricane season 6 items you need for a hurricane in Disney World Florida hotels offering discounted rates for hurricane evacuees 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! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Disney World during a hurricane? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney World Announces Multi-DAY Closure Due to Hurricane Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As Hurricane Ian continues on its path toward Florida, Disney World is making preparations ahead of the storm. Cancelation policies have changed for Disney World tickets and vacation packages, certain hotels are going to be closed, and some attractions will shut down as well. Dark Clouds over Disney World Now, Disney has announced that a popular experience will be canceled this week due to the incoming hurricane. Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel will be closing ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival. Disney announced that the voyages departing Tuesday, September 27th, and Thursday, September 29th, have been canceled “due to the potential impact on the guest experience.” They instructed people who had reservations for those dates to call (407) 939-5209 in order to reschedule. As of writing, it looks like Disney is planning to reopen the ‘Star Wars’ hotel after those dates (on October 1st), but this has not been confirmed. Reopening plans will likely depend on how long the extreme weather lasts. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser The Galactic Starcruiser is a Star Wars-themed hotel and immersive experience. It’s a 2-day, 2-night stay that includes eating space-themed food, visiting Batuu (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios), and participating in the storyline on board as part of the Resistance or the First Order. Star Wars Hotel Atrium Most of the experience takes place inside the hotel itself, with only the excursion to Galaxy’s Edge happening outside. The closure of the hotel could indicate that Disney is preparing to shut down the theme parks in the event that the weather is too extreme. We will of course be watching for updates and will let you know if we see any news about the parks closing. Storm Clouds We’ll continue to watch for more news about Hurricane Ian and its impact on Disney World. Check out the links below for more information: 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 Disney Cruise Line Comments on Potential Impacts of Hurricane Ian The Latest News and Updates on Hurricane Ian Orlando Airports CLOSING in Preparation for Hurricane Ian And stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. Click here to see the crowds in Disney World ahead of Hurricane Ian. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Will CLOSE in Disney World Ahead of 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. Princess Tiana has taken the spotlight! Princess Tiana She (and her momma) recently opened their own store at Disneyland, and in the coming years, she’ll be getting her own restaurant and attraction! So, with all of this excitement surrounding the princess, it only makes sense for her to get a royal pair of Minnie Ears! And those ears have finally made their way to Disney World! The Tiana Ears by Color Me Courtney have officially arrived at Disney World! Tiana Ears! We found them over at the Emporium today for $39.99! The green ears have white beads… White beads on the ears …while the middle of the headband has a petal crown featuring different shades of green! Petal crown If you’re not visiting either resort anytime soon — don’t worry! You can grab them online for the same price. We spotted these at the D23 Expo and they are available at Disneyland Resort as well! Click here to buy the Tiana Ears by Color Me Courtney online If you’re looking for other Minnie Ears, check out all of the headbands you can grab online right now! Or take a look at all of the ears released in 2022 so far. 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. What’s the last pair of Minnie Ears you purchased? Let us know in the comments. The post ALERT! New Princess TIANA Minnie Ears Have Arrived 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. Spirit Jerseys. These simple long-sleeved tees have reached icon status amongst Disney fans, and for good reason! Spirit Jerseys in Disney World! It’s hard to say no to these shirts that combine two of the best things in life: Disney, and comfort. Plus, it’s tons of fun to see each new design and collect your favorites! Not everyone can go to the parks every time a new design drops. But don’t worry! Plenty are available online for purchase from shopDisney. If you are looking to add to your collection, here are all of the styles available online right now! Mickey Mouse Balloons Spirit Jersey for Adults Grab this Jersey commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World! This design is bright and fun, with the classic Mickey balloons floating on a while background. Mickey Mouse Balloons Spirit Jersey for Adults – Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary The back has a vibrant neon take on the classic Walt Disney World logo. Keep this top as a reminder of this exciting time in Disney history! If you’re planning a trip to the parks before the 50th celebrations are over, don’t forget to bring this Jersey. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Balloons Spirit Jersey for Adults! Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey for Adults – Disneyland More of a Disneyland fan? Try out this understated navy and gold style! This understated Spirit Jersey has kept it low key with the design. A simple Mickey head silhouette is on the front right breast, while the back has the Disneyland logo and a smiling Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey for Adults – Disneyland We like this design because it can easily go with a variety of bottoms, from jeans to skirts to shorts! This Jersey can take the back seat in an outfit where you want to show off another piece, like your bag or shoes. It definitely isn’t boring, though! The metallic art is sure to pop in the sun. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey for Adults – Disneyland! Mickey Mouse Halloween Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey for Adults It’s that time of year when crypts creak and tombstones quake! Let your Spirit Jersey get into the mood with this funky tie dye design in classic orange and black. Mickey and his ghoulish friends adorn this top along with the phrase “Happy Halloween!” Mickey Mouse Halloween Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey This version of this jersey has just Mickey and the ghouls plus the phrase, but there are two other variations. The Disneyland version swaps the phrase for the Disneyland logo and has the iconic Disneyland “D” on the front. The Disney World style is similar, with the Walt Disney World text across the back and the park’s logo on the front. All of these styles also come in youth sizes too. No matter what park you’re visiting this Halloween season, they’ve got you covered! Click here to see all of the Tie-Dye Halloween Spirit Jerseys! The Haunted Mansion Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey for Adults Another spooky option when it comes to Spirit Jerseys is this highly sought-after Haunted Mansion Jersey! The black base is splattered with light blue and purple tie dye, giving an aura of ghostly mist to the design. The iconic Madam Leota is featured on the back, along with the attraction’s logo. The Haunted Mansion Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey for Adults The coolest part? Both Leota and the logos glow in the dark! Wear this while walking around the park and then take a trip through the Haunted Mansion to see the ghoulish glow in action. But be careful — they might mistake you for one of their own and keep you as Happy Haunt Number 1000! Click here to buy the The Haunted Mansion Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey for Adults! Disney Villains Spirit Jersey for Adults Calling all villains fans! Let everyone know you’ve taken a trip to the dark side with this Spirit Jersey featuring several of Disney’s most infamous characters. Ursula, Hades, and more lend their visages to this diabolical design. Disney Villains Spirit Jersey for Adults We are a huge fan of this all-over print style for Jerseys. Along with the villain print, the back declares the wearer as being “up to no good”! If you’re okay sharing that secret with the world, go ahead and get your own Disney Villains Spirit Jersey! Click here to buy the Disney Villains Spirit Jersey for Adults! Grogu Spirit Jersey for Adults – Star Wars: The Mandalorian This new Spirit Jersey challenges you to choose your own path! Grogu may be small, but he sure is a fountain of wisdom. This black Jersey has sporty white bands on each sleeve and a small patch on the front with Grogu and Djin Djarin from The Mandalorian. Grogu Spirit Jersey for Adults – Star Wars: The Mandalorian The front also has “Star Wars” written in white and the back features the phrase “Choose your path” in classic Grogu colors. Star Wars and Mandalorian fans alike should get this design, which recently arrived on the shopDisney site. Don’t be caught in Galaxy’s Edge without this on! Click here to buy the Grogu Spirit Jersey for Adults – Star Wars: The Mandalorian! Star Wars Action Figure Spirit Jersey for Adults More of a fan of the classic Star Wars franchise? Check out this Spirit Jersey, which features images of vintage Star Wars action figures! Even the front logo and arm text are stylized like an ad you would have seen in a 1970s comic book. Star Wars Action Figure Spirit Jersey for Adults We really like this design because it’s different than the usual Spirit Jerseys you see. All of the classic and beloved Star Wars characters are included in all their posable glory! We suggest scooping this up before it sells out! Click here to buy the Star Wars Action Figure Spirit Jersey for Adults! Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar Scented Spirit Jersey for Adults It may not be as good as actually eating one, but this is the best way to look (and smell!) like a Mickey Premium Bar without being sticky. This Spirit Jersey is part of a whole line of Mickey Premium Bar merch, so if you like this design check out some of the other items. Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar Scented Spirit Jersey for Adults – Disneyland This Jersey perfectly captures the chocolate and vanilla deliciousness in this iconic park treat; the rich chocolate brown top looks just like it’s melting over the sweet vanilla color! It also comes in both a Walt Disney World and Disneyland design, so you can rep your favorite park! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar Scented Spirit Jersey for Adults – Walt Disney World or Disneyland! Star Wars Pride Collection Spirit Jersey for Adults Snag this Spirit Jersey from Disney’s Pride collection before it disappears! This Jersey is on sale from $74.99 and the remaining stock is $19.98 (a steal!). This bright white base allows for the rainbow design to really pop. Star Wars Pride Collection Spirit Jersey for Adults The sleeve features the text “Believe belong be proud” while the back has the Star Wars logo across the upper back. While this design is a great choice for Star Wars fans, we’re a little wary about wearing something entirely white! Just make sure you aren’t eating anything too messy when you wear it. Click here to buy the Star Wars Pride Collection Spirit Jersey for Adults! Bruno Spirit Jersey for Adults – Encanto We may not talk about him, but we can still write about him! This Spirit Jersey is designed after Bruno Madrigal, the most misunderstood hermit we all fell in love with. Unlike most Spirit Jerseys, this one has a hood, similar to the hooded poncho Bruno wears in Encanto! Bruno Spirit Jersey for Adults – Encanto They also captured the color and designs of Bruno’s outfit from the movie. On the back is his name as well as an image of the man himself and one of his tiny rat companions. Several of the designs are done in a light green that glows in the dark, reminiscent of Bruno’s glowing vision tablets! Click here to buy the Bruno Spirit Jersey for Adults – Encanto! Disneyland Logo Spirit Jersey for Adults – Sparkle This Disneyland Spirit Jersey has such a fun design! The constellation of dots in bright colors come together to form a background behind the iconic castle silhouette. We also love the deep purple color of the fabric, which is a color of Spirit Jersey we really don’t see too often. Disneyland Logo Spirit Jersey for Adults – Sparkle This Jersey also comes in a Walt Disney World version! We think it would look amazing with white bottoms, like shorts or jeans, to really compliment the darkness of the top. This design also reminds us of Carl’s house in Up, with all the colorful balloons. Maybe that’s what they were going for! Click here to buy the Disneyland Logo Spirit Jersey for Adults – Sparkle or buy the Walt Disney World version here! Up Spirit Jersey for Adults Speaking of Up, here’s a Spirit Jersey dedicated to the popular movie! Carl’s house is sailing off over Paradise Falls in this design. The movie’s logo is featured on the front, while the back is modeled after a postcard or retro advertisement for the tropical locale. Up Spirit Jersey for Adults Kevin also makes an appearance in the form of a silhouette on the back of this jersey! We love the sunset color scheme, which is the perfect background for Carl’s floating house as he travels to the place he and Ellie always dreamed of visiting. Okay, we have to stop now before we start crying. Click here to buy the Up Spirit Jersey for Adults! Cinderella Castle Spirit Jersey for Adults – Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary If you’re a fan of the new retro-style merch Disney has been releasing recently, definitely get yourself one of these Spirit Jerseys! Cinderella Castle is rendered in a fun, mid-century modern art style in a sunny color palette. Cinderella Castle Spirit Jersey for Adults – Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary The Jersey is color blocked, which a white torso and light blue sleeves. It’s accented by yellow cuffs and a yellow collar, and the back has the Walt Disney World logo in the matching colors. This is also another great 50th Anniversary piece for collectors to purchase! Click here to buy the Cinderella Castle Spirit Jersey for Adults – Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary! Soul Spirit Jersey for Adults If you’re a fan of this sweet movie, show off your love with this Spirit Jersey! The spirit of this newer (and underrated!) movie is perfectly captured in the purple, black, and periwinkle design. Joe Gardener is seated in his favorite spot, at the piano, and we can almost hear the notes coming off the keys! Soul Spirit Jersey for Adults The abstract vision the filmmakers presented in Soul is borrowed for this Spirit Jersey design, as show in the splashes of colors and scattered thread of shapes in pink trailing the front and back. The movie’s logo is set across the upper back of this Jersey so everyone knows you’re a fan! Click here to buy the Soul Spirit Jersey for Adults! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Corduroy Pullover Hoodie by Spirit Jersey for Adults This is probably one of the fanciest Spirit Jerseys we’ve ever seen! Instead of the typical plain cotton the standard Spirit Jerseys are made with, this one is made out of black corduroy with shimmering golden thread woven throughout! This is probably our favorite out of all of the 50th Anniversary Jerseys. Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Corduroy Pullover Hoodie by Spirit Jersey for Adults Two other features this item has that most other Spirit Jerseys don’t are the hood and the kangaroo pouch. If you have a trip planned to Disney World this winter for the 50th Anniversary celebrations, this would be a great Jersey to bring with you. While it isn’t exactly cold in Florida during the winter, it can get a little chilly and you’ll be thankful to have an extra layer that covers your head and gives your hands a place to get warm! Click here to buy the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Corduroy Pullover Hoodie by Spirit Jersey for Adults! If you see a style you like, make sure to purchase it before it’s gone, and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with all of the merch news for Disney! 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! 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Lately, we’ve been seeing a lot of price increases at Disney World, including on food, park tickets, merchandise, and more. And if you look at recent comments by Disney CEO Bob Chapek, it sounds like those price increases won’t be stopping anytime soon. Magic Kingdom Sure enough, one Disney World restaurant just got more expensive. It’s already one of the priciest options for dining in the Disney World parks — so is this experience simply TOO expensive now? There’s nothing more iconically “Disney World” than Cinderella Castle. The beautiful castle at the end of Main Street, U.S.A., is a symbol to many people that they’ve arrived in the parks and their magical Disney vacation can officially begin. So it’s no wonder that the restaurant located inside this castle is not a cheap dining experience. Cinderella Castle Cinderella’s Royal Table serves fairly basic food, like beef tenderloin, chicken, pasta, and traditional desserts. What drives the price up is the location (as far as real estate goes, you can’t beat this spot) and the character appearances. It’s not exactly a character dining restaurant right now — at the moment, you can just say a quick hello to Cinderella before you enter the dining room. But before the pandemic closures, Cinderella and other princesses would walk around to meet guests. Cinderella’s Royal Table With the characters not really a part of the experience at the moment, some may find it hard to justify the high price tag at this restaurant. That will be even more true now that some price increases have hit this spot. Inside Cinderella’s Royal Table Breakfast was previously $42 for adults and $27 for kids. Now, this meal will cost $45 per adult (a $3 increase) and $29 per child (ages 9 and younger; a $2 increase). Breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table Lunch and dinner previously cost $62 for adults and $37 for kids. Now, these meals will be $67 per adult (a $5 increase) and $39 per child (ages 9 and younger; a $2 increase). Note that all of the meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are pre-fixe pricing, meaning you’ll pay the set price and choose an entrée and drink (for breakfast) or an appetizer, entrée, dessert, and drink (for lunch and dinner). Cinderella’s Royal Table On Disney’s website, the previous lunch and dinner prices are still showing up on the menu (over the entrée sections)… The old prices are still there ©Disney …but at the top of the page, the new prices are listed. It’s likely that Disney simply forgot to remove the old prices when they updated this webpage. ©Disney If you’re looking for more character dining in Magic Kingdom, don’t forget that Winnie the Pooh and his friends have returned to Crystal Palace! This restaurant also saw some major price increases recently, but it’s still not quite as pricey as Cinderella’s Royal Table. Cinderella at Cinderella’s Royal Table Characters are also returning to ‘Ohana and Cape May Café — we’ll have full reviews of those experiences when the characters return. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates on Disney World news! Click here to read our most recent review of Cinderella’s Royal Table in Disney World. Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to Cinderella’s Royal Table in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Price INCREASES Hit Cinderella’s Royal Table in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian is on its way to Florida, and it’s very likely that the storm will have some impacts on Disney World. ©ABC News A Hurricane Watch is in effect for both Orange County and Osceola County, which is where Disney World is located. This means that hurricane conditions are possible within the next 48 hours. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect as well. Disney World has already announced some closures due to the storm, and Orlando airports are closing as well. So, with the Hurricane expected to make landfall in Florida soon, are people still at Disney World? Let’s take a look. We’ve seen that Disney World hotels are showing no availability this week, so that either means the hotels are completely booked up or Disney has removed availability in order to limit the amount of guests on the property. We were curious to see if people would still be trying to take advantage of the parks before the storm, so we went to check things out today, Tuesday, September 27th. First, we headed into EPCOT. Before we got into the park, things didn’t seem too crowded. Outside EPCOT There were a decent amount of people at the front of World Showcase going toward Mexico… Pretty chill …but this area in front of the pavilion which usually acts as a bottleneck that gets very crowded wasn’t busy at all. This area can get pretty packed However, once we got to Norway, we saw that the wait to meet Anna and Elsa was 55 minutes… Oof! …and the wait time for Frozen Ever After was a whopping 150 minutes! So it seems like there are definitely a lot of people here. YIKES! The walkways themselves didn’t seem very crowded though. Kind of strange compared to the wait times Next, we moved on to Animal Kingdom, and even though the entrance wasn’t busy… Entrance to Animal Kingdom …we saw a lot of people moving toward the Tree of Life once we got inside. Oh? The walkways were a mix of not very crowded… Not bad …to significantly crowded. Interesting And, inside Starbucks, there was a very long line. But, note that construction is also going on in the middle of the store, which gives people less room than usual. It’s gonna be a while for that coffee Things seemed pretty moderate for crowds… Medium crowds …except in certain areas, like in Africa, where we found a LOT of people. WHOA! But, other than that, things were totally manageable. Other parts of the park are chill DinoLand U.S.A. was also very quiet. Not super surprising for DinoLand Over in Magic Kingdom, there were a decent amount of people lined up at the front of Main Street, U.S.A. for the Festival of Fantasy Parade, but it wasn’t overwhelming, or even what we’d normally see for a busy day. A good amount of people Everyone was able to get a pretty good view! Alice and the Mad Hatter We’ll let you know if we see any other significant crowds throughout the day. And, we’ll be keeping you updated with more info on the Hurricane and Disney World as it comes. For more on Hurricane Ian, check out the following posts: Orlando Airports CLOSING in Preparation for Hurricane Ian Hurricane Watch in Effect for Disney World as Hurricane Ian Approaches Florida Disney Cruise Line Comments on Potential Impacts of Hurricane Ian Hurricane Ian Prompts CHANGE in Dining Cancelation Policy for Disney World NEWS: Disney World Closing Select Hotels and Experiences Ahead of Hurricane Ian Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever experienced a hurricane in Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post PHOTOS: Disney World CROWD Levels Ahead of Hurricane Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to some of the most popular attractions in Disney World. Hollywood Studios Whether you’re interested in riding thrill rides like Tower of Terror or Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, checking out Toy Story Land, or watching one of the live shows, Hollywood Studios went from a half-day park to one that could actually take you DAYS to do everything you want. But what should you be prioritizing for your budget? We’ve got all the answers! Food Milk Stand At the Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you can get Blue Milk popularized by Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, and Green Milk you may remember from Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi. If this sounds like something you would never try, it’s still a fun rite of passage in visiting Galaxy’s Edge! Milk Stand in Disney World Blue and Green Milk are made with non-dairy rice and coconut milk, and they’re served frozen. If you’re over 21, you can also get rum or tequila added. Blue Milk is flavored with dragon fruit, pineapple, lime, and watermelon, while Green Milk has citrus flavors of mandarin orange, passion fruit, grapefruit, and orange blossom. Green and Blue Spiked Milk Regular milk costs $8.49 each and if you add booze you’ll be paying $15 each. It’s no secret that these aren’t our favorite drinks in Disney World but they are really fun and unique — and great for pics! Read our review of the Milk Stand here! Ronto Wrap Also in Galaxy’s Edge is the Ronto Wrap, made with roasted pork, grilled pork sausage, peppercorn sauce, and slaw wrapped in pita bread for $12.99. You can get it from Ronto Roasters until 3PM or Docking Bay 7 after 3PM. This is one of our favorite snacks in Hollywood Studios — it’s both filling and delicious! Ronto Wrap This isn’t exactly a snack you can get just anywhere and the peppercorn sauce is the heart of the wrap. You can order your wrap without slaw or even request extra sauce! For $12.99, it’s a good price for a hearty meal in Disney World. Read our most recent review of the Ronto Wrap here! Cookies If you’re a fan of cookies, Hollywood Studios is definitely the theme park you want to visit. We’ll start out with Jack Jack’s Cookie Num Nums, which are enormous chocolate chip cookies you can find at The Market for $6.19. Num Num Cookie The Num Num Cookie is served warm and gooey — and trust us when we say that there’s PLENTY to share (but we won’t judge if you keep it to yourself). Read our review of the Num Num Cookie here! There’s also a Chewbacca cookie! The Wookiee Cookie from Backlot Express is themed to everyone’s favorite Wookiee, made with vanilla cream filling sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies. To complete the look, the cookie is garnished with a milk chocolate sash that looks just like Chewie’s bandolier. Wookie Cookie Recently, the Wookiee Cookie changed a bit, with the oatmeal cookies a bit thicker than they used to be. Overall the cookie still tastes mostly the same though with the soft and chewy oatmeal cookies and the velvety sweet vanilla cream, so you can probably expect to enjoy it if you’re a fan of oatmeal creme pies! At $6.29, the Wookiee Cookie is a pretty good deal for the size, and it’s definitely shareable. Check out our recent review of the Wookiee Cookie here! The Carrot Cake Cookie from Trolley Car Cafe is one of our FAVORITE Disney sweets, and it’s not just because it’s delicious — it’s also only $4.99! This is another giant cookie, and this one has cream cheese frosting sandwiched between two cake-like carrot cake cookies. Trolley Car Cafe Carrot Cake Cookie At under $5, you can really make use of this snack to feed multiple people — or snack on it all day. Here’s a look at the Carrot Cookie! Oga’s Cantina Oga’s Cantina is one of those places you HAVE to stop by at least once. Located in Galaxy’s Edge, it’s known for unique drink concoctions (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and the decor was inspired by an artist’s interpretation of Jabba the Hut’s palace. There are places to stand and sit where you can enjoy themed cocktails like the Fuzzy Tauntaun as well as beer and wine. Oga’s Cantina It can be difficult to get a reservation here so this is one you want to prioritize, although they do sometimes accept walk-ins too. Remember that you can begin scheduling dining reservations six months prior to your stay in Disney World, so mark your calendar now! Read our recent review of Oga’s Cantina here! Woody’s Lunch Box Woody’s Lunch Box is a fast casual restaurant with some truly tasty snacks in Toy Story Land. You can choose from classic menu options like a BBQ Brisket Melt or a Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich, along with one of our favorite Disney snacks… Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios …Totchos! These “tater tot nachos” come with a large portion of tots covered with beef and bean chili, shredded cheese, queso, tomatoes, and corn chips, topped with sour cream and green onions. This dish is not only tasty and filling, but it’s also majorly shareable — and only $9.99. TOTCHOS! And if you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, grab a Lunch Box Tart! They come in several different flavors as well as special seasonal flavors, such as Banana Peanut-Butter Fudge, Chocolate-Hazelnut, Lemon-Blueberry, and more. Banana Fudge Lunch Box Tart You can order at the counter or place a Mobile Order to get your order fast. Just be warned that while there is outdoor seating, it’s fairly limited, and there isn’t really a good place nearby either. Check out our review of Woody’s Lunch Box here! Hollywood & Vine Hollywood & Vine features a typical buffet but with a twist! Diners are visited by Disney Junior characters for breakfast and with special seasonal characters for lunch and dinner. This won’t be the place necessarily to get incredible food, but you will get to see Minnie and her pals in special seasonal costumes! Hollywood & Vine There are five themes of Minnie’s Seasonal Dine every year, including the Silver Screen, Springtime Dine, Summertime Dine, Halloween Dine, and Holiday Dine. We recently stopped by to check out Minnie’s Halloween Dine and the return of buffet-style dining. Witch Minnie at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine At $55 per adult and $36 per child Hollywood & Vine isn’t exactly cheap but it does include lots of food — so you CAN get your money’s worth! You can choose from dishes like Herb-crusted Tenderloin Steak with Horseradish Cream, a fruit salad bar, shrimp cocktail, and more. Herb Crusted Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream Reservations are generally not super difficult to get but certain holidays may be more popular than others, so don’t wait too long to book your visit! Read our review of Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood & Vine here! 50’s Prime Time Cafe 50’s Prime Time Cafe offers both fun and nostalgia, complete with Cast Members who may give you some trouble for putting your elbows on the table. Enjoy classic eats from mom’s kitchen in a retro setting and you may even get to watch TV! 50’s Prime Time Cafe We recommend asking for a TV table, which let you sit right by a TV that airs black-and-white clips from 1955 shows. Enjoy dishes like Grandpa Jean’s Chicken Pot Pie or Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken and remember not to take yourself too seriously — Cast Members have fun with diners! They might remind you to eat your veggies just like mom used to do. Ask for a TV table! 50’s Prime Time has an a la carte menu with entrees ranging in price from $17 to $27, and it’s not necessarily easy to snag a reservation but you can get lucky from time to time. Just keep in mind that the food at 50’s Prime Time is heavy and filling, which might not be the best idea on a super hot Florida day. Click here for our review of 50s Prime Time Diner! Sci-Fi Dine-In If there’s one restaurant you want to do at least once in Disney World, it’s Sci-Fi Dine-In. This restaurant is a truly unique experience where diners get to eat inside “cars” while watching a drive-in “movie.” Sci-Fi Dine-In The menu features classic American eats like burgers, wings, milkshakes, and more, along with a Feature Film Burger that changes from time to time. And while you eat, enjoy clips of old B-movies, ads, and cartoons! Feature Film Burger — Surf and Turf at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Entrees range from $19 to $27 so it’s not the priciest meal but it’s also not the cheapest. It can be really difficult to get a reservation at Sci-Fi Dine-In but a Walk-Up Waitlist is available sometimes — make sure you check during your visit! Here’s our most recent review of the Sci-Fi Dine-In! BaseLine Taphouse BaseLine Taphouse is a great spot if you want to chill and get a drink or a snack. It’s basically a bar with both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as some tasty snacks. BaseLine Taphouse From craft beers to a giant pretzel to a charcuterie board, this is an ideal place for a filling snack and a rest. You might find it hard to grab a table at busy times but it’s generally easy to get a table either inside or out. Learn more about BaseLine Taphouse here! Entertainment Savi’s Workshop Building your own lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is both an experience and a souvenir to take home – if you have the money and particularly want a fancy lightsaber. At $219.99 for one lightsaber, it’s definitely a splurge! (If this is too pricey for you, you can build a cheaper lightsaber at Tatooine Traders.) Before Activation During this experience, paying guests are able to select from a variety of items needed to build a lightsaber and the builds are celebrated with an emotional ceremony. If you’re a fan of Star Wars and looking for a unique experience, this is it. But remember that you need to somehow bring that lightsaber home! Click here for our experience at Savi’s Workshop. Droid Depot At Droid Depot in Galaxy’s Edge, you can build your own droid to take home with you! Basically, you get to choose from a variety of colors and droid parts for either BB or R unit styles of droids, and you bring life to whatever droid design you choose. Droid Depot The BB unit droids look like BB-8, while the R unit droids are reminiscent of R2-D2. Keep in mind that you are subject to whatever colors and styles are available on the date of your visit, so you might not necessarily find the color you want. Droid options Each droid costs $99.99, and keep in mind that you need to carry it with you all day — which can get a little annoying. But you can also purchase individual droid personality chips for a bit more fun with your droid! Learn more about Droid Depot here! Merchandise Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities At Dok-Ondar’s you’ll find a variety of unique Star Wars merchandise, including Legacy Lightsabers, kyber crystals, clothing, accessories, and more. Sometimes this store is so popular that it has a line just to enter! Dok-Ondar’s Inside the store, you can select from available lightsabers designed to look just like their character’s weapon in the Star Wars universe. Availability can change from time to time and be warned — they can run you over $100 and up! Light saber display case’ If you want a lightsaber but don’t have room in your budget, you can still visit Tatooine Traders for a less pricey build-your-own lightsaber experience! Here’s our experience at Dok-Ondar’s! Black Spire Outpost Marketplace The Marketplace in Galaxy’s Edge is full of unique items canon to the Star Wars universe. You won’t find plastic souvenirs here — you’ll only see souvenirs that could be made with materials available on Batuu, the “planet” on which Galaxy’s Edge is located. The Creature Stall “Adopt” a creature from the Creature Stall, get a tiny stuffed Star Wars character at the Toydarian Toyshop, try on some Jedi robes, and more! Check out what we’ve seen at the Marketplace here! Tower Hotel Gifts If you’ve ever ridden Tower of Terror you’ve passed through Tower Hotel Gifts, one of the spookiest stores in Disney World! Here you’ll find Tower of Terror and The Nightmare Before Christmas merch as well as other spooky souvenirs. Tower Hotel Gifts The inside of the store fits with the Tower of Terror theme as a hotel gift shop, and it’s easy to forget this store exists if you don’t ride Tower of Terror. Tower Hotel Gifts Display If you’re into Tower of Terror souvenirs, don’t forget to stop by Tower Hotel Gifts! See more about Tower Hotel Gifts here! Capture Your Moment Capture Your Moment is a unique way to get a personalized professional photoshoot inside Disney World! In Hollywood Studios, you can purchase a 20-minute session for $79, and your photo could be taken at Hollywood Boulevard, Echo Lake, and Sunset Boulevard. Capture Your Moment! Note that photos are not included in the $79 price so you might want to purchase Memory Maker or just expect to pay for the photos you like! Read more about Capture Your Moment here! Lightning Lanes Genie+ Hollywood Studios is a BUSY park and Genie+ can be very helpful with the long lines, especially on crowded days. You can purchase Genie+ beginning at 7AM on the date of your visit, but you can also purchase it at any point during the day. It costs $15 per person, per day. Disney Genie+…the new way to skip the lines Genie+ lets you skip the standby line and use Lightning Lanes instead, which can save you a lot of time in the park. And time is money in Disney World! Read more about Genie+ here! Lightning Lane So let’s say you purchase Genie+ for the day but you really want to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, one of Disney World’s most popular rides — with a notorious long wait time. There IS an option to skip the line called Individual Lightning Lane, and it allows you to purchase a Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance for $15 per person. Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane If you’re staying in a Disney World hotel you can book your Lightning Lane as early as 7AM, and you can generally select the time slot that works with your schedule (unless it’s a busy day — those time slots sell out FAST!). If you’re not in a Disney World hotel, you have to wait until park opening time to book your Lightning Lane, so there’s a chance that it could sell out, in which case you’ll be waiting in the standby line. Find out how to book a Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane here! So if you’re visiting Hollywood Studios, these are the things you might want to include in your budget! Our BEST tip for sticking with your budget at Disney World will forever be to plan ahead – especially for dining! When you buy our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World, you’ll get immediate access to our downloadable worksheets for planning your trip, as well as sample one-day dining itineraries! And as a DFB reader, you’re entitled to a discount! Use code WDW2022 for 25% off your purchase. Keep following DFB for more Disney World tips and tricks! HUGE changes are coming to Disney World…or are they? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching! Disneyland Candy Cane! Over at Disneyland Resort, there are tons of ways to celebrate the holiday season, like Festival of Holidays, the resort’s famous Candy Canes, and more! And, if you’re hoping to visit the resort to partake in the festivities, you’ll want to check out this maaaajor way you can save on your stay! Disneyland Resort has announced its Holiday Season sale for select stays at Disneyland Resort Hotels! The sale applies to select stays for most Sunday to Thursday nights, from October 20th through December 22nd, 2022. Travel must be completed by December 23rd, 2022. ©Disney For regular ticket guests, you can save up to 15% on Premium and Standard room types at Disney’s Grand Californian, up to 15% on Premium and Standard room types at Disneyland Hotel, and up to 10% on Premium and Standard room types at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Grand Californian Tree Magic Key holders can save up to 20% on Premium and Standard room types at Disney’s Grand Californian, 20% on Premium and Standard room types at Disneyland Hotel, and 15% on Premium and Standard room types at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Room at Disneyland Hotel Book now through December 15th, 2022 to take advantage of the sale! If you are wanting to make sure you get the MOST out of this discount, we suggest reaching out to our friends at Small World Vacations. They are a FREE service and will make sure they help you save the most money possible!! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! 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 Are you visiting Disneyland this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Holiday Hotel Discounts Announced for Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to some of our absolute favorite places to grab a bite to eat! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Between ‘Ohana, Trader Sam’s, Capt. Cook’s, and more — there are plenty of options. But lately, one such option has been missing from the Poly’s lineup — Kona Café. Disney announced that this table-service spot would be closing for refurbishment but didn’t indicate for how long. But, something on the Disney World website makes us think that Kona Café could be reopening very soon! We were sad to learn that Kona Café would be closing for refurb, but are excited to see what enhancements and updates are being made to this table-service spot! Kona Cafe We were poking around the Disney World website and checked the calendar for Kona Café — and it looks like there are still no times available through October 31st, 2022. ©Disney But, beginning the next day — November 1st — restaurant hours are listed as available once again! As of right now, it doesn’t look like you can make reservations for Kona Café just yet, but we’ll let you know when that changes. ©Disney If you haven’t had a chance to check out Kona Café before, some of their more notable dishes include the famous Tonga Toast for breakfast, as well as specialty sushi rolls, poke bowls, and burgers for dinner. Kona Cafe’s Tonga Toast with Strawberry Sauce Next time you can’t snag that last minute ‘Ohana breakfast or dinner reservation, consider giving Kona Café a try instead! If you’re planning a Disney World trip and could use some help deciding on where to eat — don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out our review of Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom here, or our review of Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort! Spread from Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2022 at checkout for 25% off! Click Here to See Our List of Best Restaurants for 2022 Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Website Hints at Possible Kona Café Reopening Date first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian is on a path to hit Florida later this week, so the state is taking several precautions in order to keep people safe. Dark clouds over Cinderella Castle Storm warnings and watches have been issued for many counties, and mandatory evacuations are also in place for some counties where the hurricane is expected to make landfall. In addition, some Orlando airports are going to close this week. In light of the incoming storm, Disney World’s cancelation and refund policies have been relaxed so that people can adjust their plans more easily. Now, another service is offering full refunds to those whose plans are being changed due to Hurricane Ian. The Sunshine Flyer is a transportation service that shuttles passengers between the Orlando International Airport and Disney World. The service uses buses designed to look like 1920s train cars, and it’s one of the options that replaced Disney’s Magical Express when that service ended earlier this year. Sunshine Flyer Normally, the Sunshine Flyer’s cancelation policy is a full refund if you cancel or change your plans more than 72 hours before scheduled pick-up and a 100% future credit with Sunshine Flyer if you cancel or change less than 72 hours before scheduled pick-up. On Instagram, the Sunshine Flyer announced that they will provide full refunds to anyone who needs to reschedule or cancel their reservations at any time due to Hurricane Ian. So even if you need to cancel within less than 72 hours before your scheduled pick-up, you can receive a full refund. To claim your refund or reschedule your trip, email them at reservations@sunshineflyer.com. ©Sunshine Flyer Note that Sunshine Flyer will not run if the Orlando International Airport is closed, and that airport is going to close at 10:30AM on Wednesday, September 28th. The airport has not confirmed when it will reopen. In their post, Sunshine Flyer said that they are “following the same guidelines as those outlined by Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World. If you have specific questions, please reach out to us at reservations@sunshineflyer.com.” ©The Sunshine Flyer We’ll continue to watch for more updates regarding Hurricane Ian’s impact on Florida. If you need more information about the incoming storm and its effect on your Disney vacation, check out these posts: 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 Disney Cruise Line Comments on Potential Impacts of Hurricane Ian The Latest News and Updates on Hurricane Ian Keep following DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to see how the Sunshine Flyer pricing has changed recently. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you used the Sunshine Flyer service to get to Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Sunshine Flyer Will Offer FULL REFUNDS for Cancelations Due to Hurricane Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian is currently a Category 3 hurricane located in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to make landfall along the west coast of Florida on Wednesday, September 28th. In preparation, Florida officials have issued mandatory evacuations in some counties and various extreme weather watches and warnings throughout the state. ©The Orlando Sentinel Disney World has responded to the incoming storm by closing some hotels and attractions, updating their cancelation policy, and limiting available hotel reservations. If you were planning to fly in or out of Florida (for a Disney vacation or otherwise), there’s a major airport update you should be aware of. According to the Orlando International Airport’s website, this airport will be closed beginning at 10:30AM on Wednesday, September 28th. ©Orlando International Airport They have not yet announced when the airlines will resume operation. Presumably, the airport will remain closed until weather conditions calm so that it’s safe to fly again. In addition, the Orlando Sanford International Airport will close Tuesday afternoon after the final flight out, which is going to depart at 4PM EST (Wesh 2). ©Orlando Sanford International Airport If you need more information about your specific flight to or from Florida, you should contact your airline directly. Orlando Airport If you want more information about this storm, check out the following posts: 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 Disney Cruise Line Comments on Potential Impacts of Hurricane Ian The Latest News and Updates on Hurricane Ian We’ll continue to watch for more updates about Hurricane Ian, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. Click here to see 6 items you need for a hurricane in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Orlando Airports CLOSING in Preparation for Hurricane Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re hoping to visit EPCOT for the International Festival of the Holidays this year, we’ve received quite a few updates recently about the festival! The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! We’ve got a list of food booths (we’ll be visiting ALL of them!), a list of entertainment options (including the holiday storytellers!), and the list of celebrities who will be narrating the Candlelight Processional. When the celebrity names were first announced, there were two spots that were left as “TBA,” but now those slots have been filled! Thanks to our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for bringing it to our attention that two more celebrity narrators have been revealed for this year. The Disney Parks Blog announcement post was updated to include narrators for the dates of November 25th-26th and December 7th-9th. Candlelight Processional sign (2021) On November 25th-26th you’ll be able to catch Simu Liu, who plays Shang-Chi in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (so exciting!!), narrating the performance for the first two nights of the festival. On December 7th-9th, the celebrity narrator will be Daymond John from Shark Tank. ©Marvel | Simu Liu We can’t wait to see these performances in EPCOT when the festival kicks off the day after Thanksgiving. We’ll keep you updated with any more news on dining packages for these performances as well. Stay tuned to DFB for more festival updates. We’ll be there on the first day to try all the delicious eats, make our way through the Holiday Cookie Stroll, watch the holiday storytellers, and of course, see the Candlelight Processional. If you’re visiting Disney World this holiday season, we’ll be sharing all the news and announcements, so you’ll want to keep following along here on the blog and on social media! Click Here to See Everything We Know About This Year’s Festival! 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 visiting Disney World for the holidays this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Stars from Marvel and ‘Shark Tank’ Will Be Narrating the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The fall season has only just begun, but Disney is already gearing up for the holidays. We’ve already learned that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will return this year, and dates are starting to sell out for that popular event. In addition, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be returning! Festival of the Holidays 2021 The Festival of the Holidays will include lots of food booths around EPCOT, a Holiday Cookie Stroll, storytellers around World Showcase, and — of course — the fan-favorite Candlelight Processional. If you want to secure your spot at this popular show, one of the easiest ways to do that is by booking a Candlelight Processional dining package. Now, Disney has released the pricing information for these packages! The Candlelight Processional takes place at the America Gardens Theater in EPCOT’s World Showcase each night of the festival at 5:15PM, 7:00PM, and 8:30PM. A celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas and a choir sings holiday songs. Candlelight Processional You can line up to get a seat at the Processional, or you can reserve a dining package, which secures your spot ahead of time. These dining packages include a holiday meal at an EPCOT restaurant (an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, or a full buffet where applicable, and a non-alcoholic drink) and a reserved spot at a Candlelight Processional performance held on the same day. Candlelight Processional dining package in Germany pavilion Here’s a look at the pricing for this year’s dining packages, which has increased from last year: Biergarten Restaurant: $65 per adult; $37 per child (increased $3 per adult and $2 per child from 2021) Coral Reef Restaurant: $74 per adult; $30 per child (increased $5 per child from 2021) Garden Grill Restaurant: $71 per adult; $46 per child Le Cellier Steakhouse: $100 per adult; $39 per child (This is a new option for the dining packages this year!) Rose & Crown Dining Room: $64 per adult; $28 per child (increased $1 per adult and $3 per child from 2021) Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue: $40 per adult; $40 per child (same-day dining packages only) Spice Road Table: $52 per adult; $23 per child (same-day dining packages only) Candlelight Processional Regal Eagle Smokehouse and Spice Road Table dining packages are available for same-day dining packages only. So if you forget to make reservations or decide last-minute that you want to use a dining package, these are likely the best choices! You’ll need to visit the restaurant to check for availability on the day that you’d like to book your spot at those 2 restaurants. Regal Eagle Reservations for the rest of the restaurants open on October 6th, 2022. You can book your reservations up to 60 days before your visit, and you’ll want to be quick — availability for these packages can go quickly. Note that Le Cellier is available this year for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages — this is the first year that this restaurant is being offered as part of these packages! Le Cellier We’ll continue to watch for more updates on the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, so stay tuned with DFB for all the latest news. Click here to see the celebrity narrators for the 2022 Candlelight Processional. 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 the Candlelight Processional in EPCOT this year? Let us know in the comments. The post Restaurants and Pricing Announced for 2022 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

No matter how much planning you’ve put into your vacation, sometimes the unpredictable happens that causes your trip to be canceled. Rain in Hollywood Studios Disney World is currently under a flood advisory and tropical storm warning, and we’ve already seen Disney take steps here and there to ensure the safety of everyone on property — including shutting down select hotels and experiences. As Hurricane Ian continues to threaten Florida and Disney World, you might be wondering just what happens if a hurricane cancels your visit. We’re breaking down Disney World’s cancelation policy and sharing everything you need to know. Disney has already begun taking steps to ensure the safety of employees and guests as Hurricane Ian approaches. We learned yesterday that Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, and the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be closed from Wednesday, September 28th to Friday, September 30th. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will also be closed on Wednesday, September 28th, and Thursday, September 29th. The Winter Summerland and Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf Courses will be closed on those dates as well. Fort Wilderness is closed. So, what is Disney World’s official Hurricane Policy, and what can you do if a hurricane impacts your trip? On the Disney World website, the Hurricane Policy reads, “If a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area—or for your place of residence—within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you may call in advance to reschedule or cancel your Walt Disney Travel Company Disney Resort hotel packages and most room-only reservations (booked directly with Disney) without any cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney.” ©Disney It’s important to note that the beginning of the policy says that a hurricane warning must be issued by the National Hurricane Center for “the Orlando area” or for your place of residence — at this time, Central Florida (including Disney World) is under a tropical storm warning, so the Hurricane Policy would only apply if a hurricane warning has been issued for your place of residence. Keep in mind, though, that as Hurricane Ian approaches, that weather advisory could change. Disney’s current policy regarding hotel room-only reservations not impacted by hurricanes is that you can cancel with no penalty up to five days before the first day of your stay. Disney’s Riviera Resort If you booked any part of your vacation through a third party, Disney is not responsible for any refunds and you should contact the service you purchased from to find out what their cancelation policy may be. Additionally, if you booked with a special rate or deal, Cast Members will work with you to apply those deals if they’re still available — but be aware that the same special rates may not be available and you’ll be responsible for paying the price difference. All amounts you paid to the Walt Disney Travel Company for rooms, park tickets, dining plans and other Disney products and services will be applied toward your new reservation. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney World tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable, so you cannot cancel a ticket or get a refund for it. However, you can often use unexpired tickets in the future as long as the first date has not already been used — in which case they expire within 14 days. Magic Kingdom As far as dining goes, each Disney World restaurant has its own cancellation policy, and during hurricanes, the Dining Cancelation Policy can vary. Typically, most restaurants will allow you to cancel your reservation up to 24 hours in advance by either canceling online or by calling (407) 824-1391. For Hurricane Ian, Disney announced that effective immediately they will not be enforcing cancelation policies until further notice for dining. This will also apply to other special experiences, like Savi’s Workshop or the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Olivia’s Cafe Brunch Spread In all cases except for the updated Hurricane Ian dining policy, these refunds are not automatic — you have to call Disney at (407) 939-7675 and speak with a Cast Member who will be able to assist you! They can walk you through the process and let you know what your options are. Keep in mind, for the Hurricane Policy, you need to call Disney before your visit to request any refunds for your vacation. Guest Relations Of course, Disney is known for sprinkling some pixie dust here and there, and it’s usually worth speaking to a Cast Member about why you have to cancel — they may not be able to do anything about it, but it never hurts to ask! Just make sure you’re being nice and respectful to the Cast Members who are there to help you. See What Disney World Is Doing NOW To Prepare for Hurricane Ian If you’re in Disney World right now, here’s what you can do to be ready for Hurricane Ian. Plus, check out our other hurricane resources below: 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season The Best Hurricane Ready Hotels During Hurricane Season 8 Tips for Riding Out a Hurricane in Disney World Planning a Trip to Disney World? 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As Disney World continues its phased reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic closures, we’ve seen more and more offerings return. EPCOT behind-the-scenes tours are returning, characters are coming back to ‘Ohana and Crystal Palace, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is open once again in Magic Kingdom. So what’s left? Cinderella Castle at night We’re still missing a few special events in Disney World, but it’s finally been announced that After Hours events are going to return to the parks soon! Find out when they’ll return and how much they’ll cost here. Disney announced that After Hours events will return to Disney World beginning in January 2023. They’ll kick off on January 4th in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and on January 9th in Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom at night After Hours events are separately ticketed parties where you can stay in the Disney theme parks for 3 hours after the park closes. There are specialty treats and drinks included in your ticket. And because the number of tickets sold for the parties is limited, you can often find lower wait times than usual on the rides and attractions. Hollywood Studios at Night At the Magic Kingdom events, over 20 attractions will stay open for the event, including Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Haunted Mansion in Disney World At Hollywood Studios, the attractions that will remain open include Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Toy Story Land rides, and more. Millennium Falcon Guests with an After Hours ticket can enter the park as early as 7PM and stay 3 hours after closing time. For Magic Kingdom events, the party lasts from 10PM to 1AM; at Hollywood Studios events, the party is from 9:30PM to 12:30AM. In 2023, the tickets will range in price from $129 to $159 per person. Tickets will become available for all guests to purchase on October 7th, 2022, but guests staying at Disney World hotels during the After Hours events can start buying tickets on October 4th, 2022. DVC members and Annual Passholders will get a discount on certain days for After Hours events. Magic Kingdom at night Here’s a look at the Magic Kingdom After Hours event pricing and dates: Monday, January 9, 2023: $135 (Passholders and DVC members: $105) Monday, January 16, 2023: $159 (Passholders and DVC members: $129) Monday, January 23, 2023: $145 (Passholders and DVC members: $115) Thursday, February 16, 2023: $159 (Passholders and DVC members: $129) Monday, February 20, 2023: $159 (Passholders and DVC members: $129) Monday, February 27, 2023: $155 (Passholders and DVC members: $125) Thursday, March 2, 2023: $159 (Passholders and DVC members: $129) Monday, March 6, 2023: $155 (Passholders and DVC members: $125) Monday, March 13, 2023: $155 (Passholders and DVC members: $125) Thursday, March 16, 2023: $155 (Passholders and DVC members: $125) Monday, March 20, 2023: $155 (Passholders and DVC members: $125) Monday, March 27, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Magic Kingdom at night And here’s a look at the Hollywood Studios After Hours event pricing and dates: Wednesday, January 4, 2023: $145 (Passholders and DVC members: $115) Wednesday, January 11, 2023: $129 (Passholders and DVC members: $99) Wednesday, January 18, 2023: $139 (Passholders and DVC members: $109) Wednesday, January 25, 2023: $145 (Passholders and DVC members: $115) Wednesday, February 15, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, February 22, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, March 8, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, March 22, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, March 29, 2023: $145 (Passholders and DVC members: $115) Sunday, April 2, 2023: $139 (Passholders and DVC members: $109) Wednesday, April 5, 2023: $149 (Passholders and DVC members: $119) Wednesday, April 19, 2023: $145 (Passholders and DVC members: $115) Toy Story Land at night We’ll continue to watch for more updates from Disney about these events, and we’ll let you know about any changes! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Click here to check out an After Hours event over at Disneyland! 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 pay extra for an After Hours event in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: After Hours Events Will Return to Disney World SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane Ian is approaching Florida and we have more updates. Rainy Day in Disney World We’ve already shared a look at what Disney is doing to prepare, how cancelation policies for dining reservations have changed temporarily, and what areas of Disney World will be closed. But now the situation is changing a bit for the counties within which Disney World is located. On September 26th, a Tropical Storm Watch was issued for Disney World’s counties. Earlier on September 27th, WESH 2 News reported that a Tropical Storm WARNING was put in place for Orange County, Florida, and Osceola County, Florida. Those are the two counties within which Disney World is located. ©WESH 2 News As the National Weather Service explains, a Tropical Storm Watch indicates that tropical storm conditions are possible within 48 hours, but that doesn’t mean that those conditions will occur. A tropical storm warning, on the other hand, is issued when “sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt (39 to 73 mph) or higher associated with a tropical cyclone” are expected in 36 hours or less. Dark clouds over Tower of Terror UPDATE: A hurricane watch is also now in effect for both Orange County and Osceola County according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service noted that Ian has “emerged off the northern coast of Cuba” and is moving eventually toward Florida. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the next 48 hours. The Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect as well. ©National Weather Service With regard to the Tropical Storm Warning, the notice warns that there is potential for winds of 74 to 110 mph, and advises individuals to plan for life-threatening wind equivalent to a Category 1 or 2 hurricane. The alert warns that individuals should urgently complete all efforts to protect life and property, and move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. In terms of potential impacts, there could be roof damage, severe damage to mobile homes, damage accentuated by airborne projectiles, large trees that could snap or get uprooted, fences and roadway signs that could be blown over, and large areas with power and communications outages. ©National Weather Service Note that the situation is also somewhat favorable to tornados. The hurricane watch advisory notes some similar things, including that individuals should take efforts to protect life and property urgently, that they should prepare for a Category 1 or 2 hurricane force in terms of strength, that flooding is possible, and more. In addition, flood watches are in effect for both Orange and Osceola Counties until 2AM on September 30th. Extensive flooding of streets, along with creeks and rivers, is possible. Flooding We are continuing to watch for updates on Hurricane Ian and will let you know what we find. You can check out our posts below for more information: The latest updates on Hurricane Ian What you need to know about cruising during hurricane season 6 items you need for a hurricane in Disney World Florida hotels offering discounted rates for hurricane evacuees  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 Disney World this week? Tell us in the comments. The post Hurricane Watch in Effect for Disney World as Hurricane Ian Approaches Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I have exciting news to share: Disney After Hours events will return to Walt Disney World Resort starting January 2023! These fan-favorite experiences are scheduled to kick off January 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and January 9 at Magic Kingdom Park. View the full article

The holiday season will be here before we know it — are you ready?! Festival of the Holidays Christmas is officially less than 100 days away and over in Disney World, Cast Members are busy preparing for all that entails. Disney just announced all the Holiday Kitchen Food Booths that are coming to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays — and now we know what entertainment we can expect at this year’s festival too! The 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays kicks off on November 25th, 2022, and will bring all sorts of festive eats, drinks, experiences, and entertainment to Disney World! We already learned which Holiday Kitchen Food Booths we’ll get to sample, and which storytellers we’ll get to hear during the Candlelight Processional, too. Let’s take a look at all the entertainment coming to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays this year! Candlelight Processional An activity that involves eating a bunch of cookies to win a prize? Sign us up! That’s right, the Holiday Cookie Stroll is returning this year — just purchase 5 cookies from any of the official cookie stroll locations featured in your Festival Passport and collect a matching stamp for each cookie purchased. Cookie Stroll from 2021 Once you’ve collected 5 stamps, bring the stamped Passport to Holiday Sweets & Treats to receive a specialty treat! Click Here to Read More About the Cookie Stroll If you’re looking for a holiday-themed scavenger hunt — look no further than Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt! This is one of Disney’s newer additions to their EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, featuring a search for Olaf statues hidden throughout EPCOT’s World Showcase. If you find all the Olaf statues around EPCOT, you’ll get a free prize! Prizes Just purchase an Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt map for $9.99 at Creations Shop, Port of Entry and World Traveler at International Gateway, look for your frosty friend and mark where you found him on your map with the supplied stickers, and turn your map in for a prize. See More About Olaf’s Scavenger Hunt Here Guests heading to the festival will also experience the joy of Christmas and Kwanzaa with the uplifting Gospel, R&B and holiday songs of the JOYFUL! ensemble in the World Showcase Plaza! You can catch JOYFUL! daily at 2:40 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:50 PM and 6:10 PM. Joyful! And finally, the Festival of the Holidays Storytellers are returning this year! You can catch various narrators throughout the World Showcase sharing holiday traditions and stories from around the globe. Check out the full list of performers below! Las Posadas Celebration – Mexico Pavilion: ¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas and the music of Mariachi Cobre. A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa – Norway Pavilion: Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller. Chinese Lion Dancer – China Pavilion: Catch a glimpse of this colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year. Norway Storytellers La Befana – Italy Pavilion: Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kind-hearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany. Santa Claus – The Odyssey Pavilion: Get ready for Christmas with Santa Claus now through December 24. Whether you know him as St. Nick, Père Noël or Father Christmas, a visit with jolly Santa Claus brings good cheer to the season. Daruma Storyteller – Japan Pavilion: Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year! Hanukkah Storyteller – Between Morocco and France Pavilions: Guests will discover an entertaining celebration of Hanukkah along World Showcase promenade, where a storyteller recounts traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world. Santa in EPCOT Père Noël – France Pavilion: Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child. Father Christmas – United Kingdom Pavilion: Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom and good cheer. Canadian Holiday Voyageurs – Canada Pavilion: Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs. Pere Noel It sounds like there is going to be plenty to see and do while at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays — we can’t wait! Not to mention all the delicious eats and treats we’ll get to try at the Holiday Kitchen Food Booths. If you’re planning on heading to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and want to tackle it like a pro — you’re going to need this discount code – WDW2022. Use it to save 25% when you buy our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. How You Can Prepare for the Holiday Season in Disney World 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 heading to Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LIST of Entertainment Announced for the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 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. It may not even technically be Halloween yet, but here at DFB we’re always in the mood for a little holiday gift-giving. Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade Christmas is officially less than 100 days away — and whether you can’t wait or the thought of that brings sheer terror to your thoughts, why not ease your mind with these 5 Disney gifts you should 1000% buy for YOURSELF today! If you’ve got a few Halloween parties on the horizon, chances are you might need more than one festive fall shirt to wear. Luckily, we’ve got 3 exclusive DFB shirts inspired by Hocus Pocus that could come in handy! You can shop the Glorious Morning shirt, the Hocus Pocus shirt, or the Amuck! shirt for $26.99. DFB Merch These shirts come in multiple colors and sizes XS to 3XL! Click Here to Shop the DFB Hocus Pocus Shirts Or, celebrate your love of EPCOT during the fall season with the DFB Spaceship Earth Pumpkin Vibes shirt. It comes in black or white and sizes XS to 3XL. Pumpkin Vibes You can get the ultimate fall Disney vibes shirt for $26.99 as well. Click Here to Shop the DFB Pumpkin Vibes Shirt Your next trip to Magic Kingdom is going to be even better than the last knowing you’re wearing this exclusive DFB Magical Lands shirt. It features homages to all the Magic Kingdom lands and comes in several different colors. DFB Magical Lands shirt Get yourself this lovely gift for $26.99. Click Here to Shop the DFB Magical Lands Shirt You know all of those delicious Disney snacks you just can’t stop thinking about? Give yourself the gift of eating them year-round with The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook! It has over 100 recipes including Dole Whip and Mickey Pretzels. ©Amazon This really could be the gift that keeps on giving if you ask us — get the cookbook from Amazon for $11.99. Click Here to Shop The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook And finally, your next trip to the parks (or to the grocery store) will be out of this world thanks to the Mickey and Minnie Space Loungefly Backpack! ©Amazon It’s a limited-edition Walt Disney Archives design, and features a front-zippered pocket as well. Get it now for $69. Click Here to Shop the Mickey and Minnie Space Backpack While you’re in the shopping mood…check out the rest of the exclusive merch we have in the DFB Store! From apparel to accessories and even stickers, we’ve got plenty of stuff for you to wear to the parks and beyond. Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Get all kinds of park-inspired designs! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more. 5 Exclusive Disney Sweatshirts for Fall Weather 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 ready for the upcoming holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Disney Gifts You Should 1000% Buy For YOURSELF Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re 90 days away from Christmas — are you ready?! Hollywood Studios Christmas Decorations There’s so much to look forward to this holiday season, like the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, festive treats, and the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. But, with so many ways to celebrate the holiday season at the resort, it can get kinda…overwhelming. So, to help you conquer Christmas time at Disney World, we’re giving you all the details on our DFB Holiday Guide! Cookie strolls, festive parties, seasonal shows, holiday kitchens — there are a ton of ways to celebrate the season at Disney World. Of course, being overwhelmed with fun things to do isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But, with so many activities and festivities to partake in, how could you possibly do it all?! Festival of the Holidays Sundae Well, that’s where the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 e-Book comes in! It’s full of tips, advice, and information to help you experience everything the holiday season has to offer at the resort. There are more than 500 pages of material and over 400 photos to help you plan ahead with every single holiday detail right at your fingertips. The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 e-book You can also find information on which restaurants are offering seasonal menu items, new shows, and more! There’s even a brand new section that showcases Disney’s holiday recipes. A peek at what’s in the guide And, if you pre-order today, you’ll receive free holiday-themed crawls, customized touring strategies, a chapter on where to dine without a reservation, a “what’s new” chapter, an in-depth look at holiday snacks, Disney Park scavenger hunts, and more! So, pre-order your own now for $14.95! Click HERE to buy the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 e-Book Don’t waste your time or money on offerings you won’t enjoy — plan ahead with the DFB Holiday Guide! And for more holiday planning, check out everything announced for the 2022 holiday season at Disney World. Or take a look at all the dates that are sold out for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Don’t miss your chance to pre-order the DFB Holiday Guide 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 Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post The EASIEST Way to Plan for Success This Holiday Season in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We've got another Pencil Magic video for you, and this time it's in celebration of 90 years of our pal Goofy! View the full article