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Former Disney CEO, Bob Iger, continues to keep himself busy and be at the center of some news stories. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images We’ve seen Iger invest in a delivery startup service, reportedly comment on the selection of Bob Chapek as a successor CEO, and even weigh in on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. And now there’s been another update involving Iger and U.K. royalty. According to the U.K. government website, Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II approved a number of honorary British awards in 2022 before her passing. News of those awards has since been shared. Among the honorary award winners is none other than Bob Iger. Iger was granted the honorary award of Honorary KBE (Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire). According to a CNN article from a few years ago, the Honorary KBE title is equivalent to British knights like Sir Paul McCartney or Sir Elton John. The Gazette points out that these titles are honorary and, unlike citizens of other countries that have the Queen as their head of state, American citizens with honorary British knighthoods cannot put “Sir” or “Dame” before their names. Other famous Americans who have received the KBE award include Bill and Melinda Gates, Bob Hope, and Steven Speilberg. ©Reuters Iger was provided the KBE award in relation to his “services to the UK/US relations,” and his role was specifically cited as “Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer” of the Disney Company. Iger responded via Twitter, saying that it is one of the “great honors” of his life to receive the honorary Knight title. He shared, “I have great affection for the people of the UK & have always appreciated and been inspired by their extraordinary contributions.” But Iger isn’t the only force with ties to Disney that was given the honorary Knight award. Legendary composer and conductor John Williams was also granted the Honorary KBE award for “services to film music.” You’ll likely recognize John Williams from his work on soundtracks and music for popular films including the Star Wars saga, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, and MUCH more. ©Boston Symphony Orchestra Iger commented on this by posting congratulations to John Williams via Twitter. He shared that it is an honor to join Williams as an Honorary Knight. Iger shared, “I have always been in awe of his work. May the force be with him!” You can see the full list of individuals honored here. Galaxy’s Edge Theme ©Disney Curious to learn more about Bob Iger and what he’s been up to? Click here to see his more recent involvement in Funko, and click here to see how Iger is joining the metaverse with a special partnership. Stay tuned for more news! Click here to see Iger’s thoughts on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and more Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this award? Tell us in the comments. The post Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Becomes an Honorary Knight first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been watching the weather reports recently, then you know that there’s a hurricane headed for Florida. Stormy day in Magic Kingdom! While Hurricane Ian’s true path remains a bit unpredictable, Floridians are already preparing for heavy storms and flooding in the later part of the week. If the hurricane hits Disney World, there are certain procedures that will be put in place for guest safety, and now it seems as though Disney is already preparing. What’s going on? Well today we noticed that all hotel availability for Disney World resorts was gone for the rest of this week. It’s possible that everything has been booked for the week and there are just no hotel rooms available, but we’ve seen Disney remove availability from the website in preparation for a storm before. Grand Floridian Resort If the parks have to shut down due to the storm, it would make sense that Disney wants to limit the number of guests at the resorts. Discouraging new bookings would make it easier to get hurricane preparations together for the guests who’ve already booked a stay on property. Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter We’ll continue to monitor the storm this week and keep you updated on any weather reports or important announcements from Disney. Like we mentioned above, there are special procedures in place in case a hurricane strikes, and guests who are staying on property will be taken care of. If you’re traveling soon, we advise you to stay tuned to the weather reports. If you decide to stick with your travel plans, make sure to pack appropriate clothes for heavy rain — storms are expected to hit central Florida as a result of the hurricane. 5 Things Disney World is Doing Right Now to Prepare for Hurricane Ian — 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. Do you have travel plans for later this week? Tell us in the comments! The post With Hurricane Ian Approaching, Disney World Hotels Are Showing No Available Reservations This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Air travel can be really difficult right now, that’s for sure. Airfare has been expensive lately! We do our best to keep you updated on flight deals, airline and airport news, and provide tips on how you can make travel easier for you and your family. We’re doing our best to make your lives easier by helping you find the cheapest flights you can find. That’s why we wanted to introduce you to Skyscanner, a metasearch engine and travel agency that lets people research and book travel options for their trips, including flights, hotels, and car hire. We’re walking you through a step-by-step guide for booking the cheapest flight you can through Skyscanner. To search for these flights, you can download the Skyscanner app, or go through their website. Flexible Travel Dates? Search A Whole Month At Once If your dates are flexible but you know you want to travel in a certain month, Skyscanner will allow you to search for whole months at a time to see what the prices are to travel to different destinations. ©Skyscanner Search By The Cheapest Month Option On the website, you can search by cheapest month if you don’t know when you want to travel, or will schedule your vacation off the cheapest plane tickets you find. ©Skyscanner Choose From The Airports Around You If the cheapest option, or any option, has more than one airport to choose from for departing or arriving, you can choose the Airports tab in the Filters section and choose which airport you’d like to fly in/out of. As you can see below, changing airports will result in a price difference. ©Skyscanner See What The Lowest Ticket Is For Each Location At A Glance When you search up a location, you can see what the lowest ticket offered is, so you can quickly get an idea of what destinations are in your budget, and which you can mark off in a moment. Last Minute Flight? Know You’re Getting The Cheapest Flight Offered Skyscanner allows you to quickly see what the best, cheapest, and most expensive flights are for your trip, even if your trip is last minute — even if it’s the next day. ©Skyscanner Get Price Alerts On Flights Looking to track prices on a certain flight, even if it’s over a whole month? Create an account with Skyscanner and you can set up as many alerts as you’d like. ©Skyscanner However, Skyscanner doesn’t come without its warnings. Sometimes flight prices ghost, meaning they show on Skyscanner, but when you go to book it at the price, it’s not on the airline’s site. This is because Skyscanner does not live update, but it updates on other users’ searches, and updates every 8 days otherwise. Therefore, you’ll have the most accurate pricing on popular destinations, but potentially not lesser-known ones. ©Delta via CNBC If you’re flying soon, we’ve got lots of packing hacks, a post on how to be prepared if your bag gets mishandled, and we even spoke to a former flight attendant to get 21 tips that they need you to know! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest airline news and flying tips. These air travel tips will 100% change your life! If you want to do some planning before your flight (or even on the plane!), check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We’ve compiled all of our BEST tips and tricks from years of Disney World travel into one eBook that you can download to your tablet or smartphone and take with you! We’re offering our readers 25% off with code WDW2022. Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What’s your favorite way to find cheap flights? Let us know in the comments below! The post How to Find the Best Flight Deals on Skyscanner first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Eating a bad meal while on a Disney vacation is OUT of the question — not on OUR watch. Hollywood Brown Derby Just hang tight, and we’ll make sure you NEVER have to worry about eating somewhere disappointing on a Disney vacation again. Check out our video below about The BEST Restaurant in Every Disney Park. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: The BEST Restaurant in Every Disney Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you like saving HUNDREDS on your favorite products? ©Amazon Of course you do! Who doesn’t?! That’s exactly the appeal of Amazon Prime Day, an annual sale where Amazon puts thousands of brands and products on sale for members, and you can score big savings on everything from household essentials to gifts. If you’re a big fan of Amazon Prime Day and wish it would come around more often…then we have some great news! Amazon announced that there will be a NEW savings day for Prime members this year, called the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale. This sale will take place on October 11th and 12th with a 48-hour event. During that time, you’ll see Amazon’s lowest prices of the year on “select products from brands like Caudalie, Murad, and Philips Sonicare.” ©Amazon || 2021 Prime Day Promo Also a part of the event, Amazon is presenting the first-ever top 100 list with deals from brands like Hasbro, iRobot, KitchenAid, and Samsung. Special deals will also be available for select Fire TVs, Alexa-enabled devices, and top products from LEGO, Adidas, Furbo, and Ashley Furniture. ©Amazon If you’re wanting to get a head start on that shopping, Amazon has some options for that as well! As of September 26th, shoppers can browse a list of holiday gift guides available on the website. You can get all that shopping done early this year! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on Amazon sales and deals that you don’t want to miss. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! The 6 Amazon Items You Need Before Your Next Disney World Visit — 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. Are you going to participate in this big Amazon shopping event? Tell us in the comments! The post Amazon Will Have Another PRIME DAY This Year — And It’s Happening SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Next year is coming up soon and we’re sure that some of you are already planning your 2023 Disney World trips! Disney’s Beach Club Resort There are SO many hotels at and around Disney World that it can be hard to figure out which one is the best for you. But, that’s why we’re here — to help you out with all of our knowledge on everything Disney! Some hotels are closer to the parks than others, while some have better food than others. Either way, we’re sure there’s a perfect hotel for your next trip, so let’s talk about the BEST Disney World hotels for 2023! Hotels Near the Parks There are a lot of different Disney World hotels near the theme parks, but some of them are better than others, and they all have different transportation options. You’ve got the buses, Skyliner, Monorail, and boats, and some of the resorts are even close enough to the parks to walk. Skyliner Hotels These hotels on the skyliner route will give you quick access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, and there are options for a bunch of different price points. You’ve got Disney’s Riviera Resort (Deluxe), Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (Moderate), Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (Value), or Disney’s Pop Century Resort (Value). Riviera Resort There are also other resorts that aren’t directly connected to the Skyliner, but they’re close enough to it to use it! These include Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, and Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club. Just be aware that the Skyliner can get REALLY busy during certain times of the day. Try and get there as early as you can in the morning to avoid the lines, and know that the lines at park closing will be longer than usual. BoardWalk And, while we’re talking about 2023, know that the Skyliner will be CLOSED from January 22nd to 29th, 2023 for refurbishment, so staying at these hotels won’t give you access during that time. Good Neighbor Hotels Disney World’s Good Neighbor Hotels, like the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve, are also a good option for guests looking to be near EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as there are walking paths, friendship boats, and access to the Skyliner if you walk over to one of the stations. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts These hotels have deluxe perks without the deluxe prices, and get access to things like Extended Evening Hours! They’re also all Marriott properties, so you can use points and get rewards through Marriott if you’re a part of their Bonvoy program. Click here to learn more about Extended Evening Hours Monorail Hotels If you can afford to stay at a more expensive hotel during your visit, then you can check out the Monorail resort hotels, as they’re right there by Magic Kingdom! These hotels include: Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Contemporary These resorts give you direct access to the monorail system (which can take you to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT), and they also have shuttles, boats, and walking paths that you can use to get to the parks. Don’t forget about those awesome fireworks views, either! All of these resorts are on the Seven Seas Lagoon. All aboard! Two other resorts that aren’t on the Monorail but are still very close to Magic Kingdom include Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds. These resorts have a water taxi service to and from Magic Kingdom. So, that’s another option if you find that these hotels better suit your needs! Hotels with Great Food Some of the BEST food in Disney World can be found at the hotels, so it’s a good idea to keep these in mind when you’re booking your place to stay, especially if you love food as much as we do. Port Orleans French Quarter Port Orleans French Quarter has some great food options, as you would expect from a hotel themed after New Orleans. At Scat Cat’s Club, you can get southern-inspired cocktails and DELICIOUS beignets (as well as other small plates) all while listening to live jazz performances. Beignet Sundae This is where Mickey Beignets live in Disney World, and the fun thing about these are that you can get normal ones, or you can take it up a notch and get the Baton Rouge Beignets – which come with two pipettes of liquor you can inject in the center (including Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlúa, or RumChata). Baton Rouge Beignets French Quarter also has Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, which is a cajun and creole quick service restaurant. They have things like gumbo and jambalaya, as well as more standard food court options, like burgers and sandwiches. Wilderness Lodge There are a bunch of delicious food options over at Wilderness Lodge! First, we have Storybook Dining at Artist Point, which is where you can meet the characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (including the Evil Queen!) in an Enchanted Forest. It’s a really unique character dining experience! Appetizers at Artist Point Next, you have Territory Lounge. This spot has some small bites including Oregon Chardonnay Fondue and the Seasonal Bisque, which switches up depending on the season and is great comfort food. Territory Lounge Also at this hotel is Whispering Canyon Cafe! This is a fun restaurant with silly antics from the Disney servers. Now that they’ve been re-opened for a while, they’re back to their old tricks! While you’re eating here you might see some restaurant horse races or get bombarded at your table with everyone giving you their ketchup bottles. If you want entertainment while you eat, this is the spot! Whispering Canyon Cafe Finally, there’s Geyser Point which has tasty lunch and dinner options you can try while taking in those lakeside views. There are also some fun cocktails over here! Animal Kingdom Lodge Animal Kingdom Lodge has awesome food options as well, like Sanaa, which is a table service restaurant with African-inspired dishes and a view of the savanna, so you can see the animals outside! Sanaa There’s also Boma, which is an all you care to enjoy buffet that’s open for both breakfast and dinner. Get things here like Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Berbere-Chickpea Salad, or African Spiced Beef Striploin. Boma And, the quick service location here – The Mara – has some outstanding desserts! Some of our faves include the peanut-butter-heavy Nyala Brownie and the chocolate mousse Zebra Domes. Polynesian Village Resort Finally, we’re going to talk about the food over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. You’ve probably heard us rave about ‘Ohana before, and this is where it’s located! It’s an all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant with Hawaiian-inspired dishes, like grilled meat skillets, stir-fried veggies, and those famous ‘Ohana Noodles we love so much. They also serve breakfast here, and the characters are coming back to breakfast soon! Wings, Noodles, Dumplings, and Broccolini at ‘Ohana In the Polynesian there’s a somewhat hidden bar that is a big fan favorite – Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto! This bar is interactive, so when you order certain drinks, things will happen around the room. The bartenders here have a really fun time with it, and it’s a great place to spend an afternoon sipping on a tiki drink. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto The Polynesian even has great quick service options like Capt. Cook’s, Kona Cafe, and the Oasis Bar and Grill. These spots all have tasty small bites that you can have if you don’t want to sit down for a whole meal. Oasis Bar and Grill Finally, we have to talk about Pineapple Lanai. If you’re a Dole Whip fan, then Pineapple Lanai is for you! They have the traditional pineapple Dole Whip flavor, but they also get new flavors pretty often, so you can see what’s new every time you visit! Hotels that Work BEST with Your Plans Some hotels are going to work for you better than others during your Disney World vacation – it all depends on your plans and what kind of vacation you want to have. If you want to spend most of your time in the parks and less time in the hotel, maybe don’t stay at a super luxurious resort where you won’t get to take advantage of all of the amenities. Instead, a Value or Good Neighbor resort will be more affordable and let you use more of you budget for things in the parks. POP Century! Some of the most affordable Disney hotels are going to be the All-Stars – All-Star Sports, All-Star Movies, and All-Star Music. If you still don’t want to splurge a ton of money on your hotel but would like somewhere a bit more fancy than the Value resorts, check out the moderate hotels. These all have a wide array of amenities and nice rooms that are more affordable than the Deluxe Resorts. All-Star Movies These resorts include places like Disney’s Coronado Springs, which will give you deluxe-resort vibes at a more moderate price range. Or, you can check out Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside, which also has some fancy rooms, like the Royal Guest Room with princess decor and fireworks in the headboards. But, if you’re someone who wants to spend a lot of time enjoying your resort and what it has to offer and less time in the parks, a Deluxe hotel could be the way to go. This is the highest tier of hotel at Disney World, and includes places like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and more. A lot of these hotels have views of the various fireworks shows that happen every night, so you can watch them right from your room! Coronado Springs The Deluxe resorts will also give you access to Extended Evening Hours so you can stay in select parks 2 hours past closing time on certain nights. Also note that the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve Hotels are considered Deluxe resorts and get these same perks (at a smaller cost, usually!). Swan and Dolphin Resort You also need to take into consideration the size of your group for vacation. If you have a lot of people, you might want to look into some of Disney’s suites, treehouses, bungalows, or studios, which can sleep a larger number of guests. But, obviously, these bigger rooms come with a bigger price tag. It might make more sense for you and your group to get a suite at a Good Neighbor Hotel (the hotels not owned by Disney but are still super close to the parks) instead. Grand Floridian DVC Resort Studio Also keep in mind that you can stay in Disney Vacation Club rooms and suites by renting DVC owner’s vacation points at a discount. Click here to learn more about renting DVC points New Experiences There are some fairly new things at some of the hotels at Disney World, too! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort have both had their rooms remodeled with different themes. The Polynesian has a Moana theme and the Contemporary has an Incredibles theme. So, if you want to experience some rooms with a fresh new look, these could be a great option! Moana rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Another new spot is the Swan Reserve, which is a part of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels. These hotels are owned by Marriott, not Disney, but they’re on Disney property, so they get a LOT of the same perks and benefits (like those Extended Evening Hours we mentioned!). The Swan Reserve is more modern than the Swan and Dolphin and also has some awesome views. Swan Reserve And, we can’t forget about one of the other new hotel options at Disney World – the Galactic Starcruiser, AKA the Star Wars Hotel. Now, this isn’t a hotel like others where you can just book a stay for however long you want. No, this is more like a cruise. You will be on a 2-night immersive experience where you will be a part of the Star Wars story. So, overall, this is more of an experience than a hotel. Click here to learn more about the Star Wars Hotel Hotels You’re Familiar With There have been a lot of changes at Disney World over the past several months, so it might be best for you to stay somewhere familiar! This way, you’re more comfortable because you already know how things work and where they are at that hotel. You won’t be overwhelmed but a ton of new things all at once. Old Key West This can also help with your planning, because if you’ve already stayed at a hotel before, you know what their transportation options are and roughly how long it might take to get where you need to be. Hotels You’ve NEVER Stayed at Before Yeah, we know this completely goes against what we just said, but we have to mention the other side! If you go to Disney World fairly often, checking out a new hotel you’ve never stayed at could make your trip all the more fun! Wilderness Lodge Trying a completely different hotel might actually surprise you and it could end up becoming your new favorite! For example, if you’re usually over in the Fort Wilderness Cabins because you love nature, maybe you should try Port Orleans French Quarter, as you’ll still be surrounded by trees and can take boat rides like you do at Fort Wilderness. Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Overall, there are SO many different options of places to stay at Disney World, but what it comes down to is what works best for you and your group – between preferences, budget, plans, etc. The good news is, there are enough options where you should be able to find a spot that works great for you. We do suggest booking where you want to stay as soon as you can though, because those hotels can get booked up quick! For more on the Disney World planning, check out our step-by-step guide to ordering Instacart grocery delivery to Disney World, the hardest Disney World dining reservations to get in 2023, and the planning tips you need to know about before your next Disney World trip. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. What to Do If You Can’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels 9 Ways Your Disney World Hotel Stay Will Be Different in 2023 Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? The 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One is Talking About See Why You Might BAIL on Your Disney World Hotel A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Are Disney World Hotel Perks Worth the Hefty Price Tag? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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The holidays are coming up soon, and Disney is getting ready! Thanksgiving in Disney World 2021 Disney World does up the holiday season BIG — decorations are put up overnight right after Halloween, Christmas trees and gingerbread houses are scattered throughout the resort, and there’s a ton of special food. This year will also see the return of EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. And, while a lot of people will be in the parks around Christmas, there’s another important holiday you need to plan for — Thanksgiving! Dining reservations are open NOW for Thanksgiving Day in Disney World! Thanksgiving Feast If you’re going to be at Disney for the holiday and want to make sure you can eat at a restaurant where they’re serving a special meal, you should go ahead and book your table now, because the reservations can go fast. Our Thanksgiving Meal! Last year, we saw special Thanksgiving food at places like Tiffins, Tusker House, Enzo’s Hideaway, Raglan Road, Topolino’s Terrace, Toledo, and Whispering Canyon Cafe. In past years, we’ve seen that a lot of Disney World’s table service restaurants will offer at least some version of a turkey dish on Thanksgiving Day, even if it’s not announced beforehand. Apple Crostata If you’re planning on being in Disney World for Thanksgiving, make sure you go ahead and grab your park tickets and make your Park Pass Reservations, because you need both to get into the parks and the reservations CAN get booked up for big holidays like this! And, the day after Thanksgiving is the start of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, so it might be a good idea to make a reservation for EPCOT that day if you want to be one of the first people to try out all of the festive eats. We’ll be bringing you more about the festival soon. Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcake Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be in Disney World for Thanksgiving this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Dining Reservations NOW OPEN for Thanksgiving Day in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tropical Storm Ian has officially become a hurricane. Stormy Weather We’ve been watching for updates on this storm for several days now, as Orlando and much of Florida remain in the cone of uncertainty. We’ve shared updates on what Disney is doing to prepare for the storm, changes made at the Orlando Airport in anticipation of the storm, and what you need to know if you’ll be cruising during hurricane season. Here’s the latest update and what you need to know. As of September 26th, what was tropical storm Ian has officially become Hurricane Ian. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) posted their 5AM update. As of that update, they noted that “considerable flooding impacts are possible later this week in west central Florida.” They also shared that additional flash or urban flooding, and flooding on rivers, across the Florida peninsula, could not be ruled out for later in the week. Ian is expected to be a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and, regardless of its exact track, there is a risk for “life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rainfall along the west coast of Florida and the Florida panhandle by the middle of this week.” ©NOAA Just before 7AM, the update below was posted showing a model that forecasts Hurricane Ian sitting just off the west coast of Florida for several days. For more information click here to see our full post about what Disney is doing to prepare, or click here to get our list of everything you need to know about going to Disney World during hurricane season. Stay tuned for more information. What to do if you’re going to Disney World during Hurricane Ian  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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 heading to Disney World this week? Tell us in the comments. The post Storm Strengthens to Hurricane Ian As It Nears Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Walt Disney World is one of the greatest vacation destinations not only because of the magic, but also because there is so much for the entire family to do together, regardless of age. Of course all Disney shows have no age or height requirement, but some people are really at the most magical place on […] The post 25 Top Disney World Rides for the Whole Family appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

So many people overlook Disneyland in favor of Disney World — but most people don’t know that Disneyland is small but mighty! Check out our recs to change how you do Disney! We’re constantly visiting both Disney World and Disneyland to find out everything that’s new and Disneyland has been BUSY. We got an update about the MagicBand+, a NEW boutique opened, and a NEW character meet-and-greet popped up. Find out all the deets here! Disneyland Construction Updates The NEW store, Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets, officially opened in Disneyland! The store is named for Princess Tiana’s mother and you can find it in New Orleans Square. Inside the store, the decor and merchandise are inspired by New Orleans and Princess and the Frog, and you can also shop a line of Tiana’s own spices and sauces. Inside Eudora’s Chic Boutique We spotted accessories, kitchenware, home goods, clothing, and more — so head over there if you’re interested! Click here to see more photos of Eudora’s Chic Boutique! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Popcorn Carts Magic Key Popcorn Buckets were available for $18.25 at a variety of popcorn carts. We’ve seen these available in the past. Magic Key Popcorn Bucket To purchase you must provide your Magic Key Pass. Supplies are usually limited so don’t wait too long to get yours! See more photos of the Magic Key Popcorn Bucket here. Eudora’s Chic Boutique Let’s revisit Eudora’s Chic Boutique to see some of the items available now! These items were part of the D23 Expo Collection, and the Tiana Suitcase Mini Handbag was there for $44.99. Tiana Mini Handbag We also spotted the Tiana Shoulder Bag for $34.99… Tiana Crossbody Bag …and the Tiana Pouch for $29.99. Tiana Pouch The Tiana Ears by Color Me Courtney were there for $39.99. Tiana D23 Ears There was also a Tiana Skirt for $78… Tiana Skirt …a set of Tiana Headbands for $29.99… Tiana Headband …a Tiana Reversible Hat for $39.99… Tiana Reversible Hat …and a Restaurant Fund Mug for $19.99. Restaurant Fund Mug And finally, there was a Tiana Magnet available. Tiana Magnet Grab it for $14.99. Shop Disney’s Tiana Collection online here! China Closet At China Closet, a Mickey Dancing Skeletons Tray was available for $39.99… Dancing Skeletons Tray …as well as a Kitten Marie Table Runner for $59.99. Kitten Marie Table Runner Let’s head to Clothiers! Clothiers Clothiers had a Castle Jean Jacket for $79.99… Castle Jean Jacket …and the Halloween Loungefly Backpack was there for $75. Halloween Loungefly Mini Backpack You can actually shop some of the Halloween Disney collection online now! Click here to shop for more Disney Halloween items! Mad Hatter Mad Hatter had the Global Ear Headband, which represents Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland. Shanghai D23 Ears This pair of ears cost $29.99. The Emporium Over at the Emporium, this Carousels Keychain was $14.99. Carousels Keychain This Princess Pin Starter Set cost $34.99. Disney Princess Pin Starter Several Disney Princess Pins were available, including Moana… Moana …Merida… Merida …Rapunzel… Rapunzel …Mulan… Mulan …and Tiana. Tiana There was also a white Disneyland T-Shirt for $24.99. Disneyland T-Shirt Four more stops to go! Pooh Corner This Goofy Plush was a Pooh Corner for $22.99. Goofy Plush And there was also Cruz Kettle Corn Popcorn there. Cruz Kettle Corn Next up is Pioneer Mercantile. Pioneer Mercantile There were Skeleton Dance Dessert Plates for $49.99 at Pioneer Mercantile. Dancing Skeletons Dessert Plates A Coco Embroidery Set was also there. ‘Coco’ Embroidery Set Get it for $19.99. Westward Ho Pin Trading Co. Two Transformation at Twilight Pins were available for $19.99 each. This one features Madam Mim from The Sword in the Stone… Transformation at Twilight Pin …and this one has Sheriff Nottingham from Robin Hood. Transformation at Twilight Pin They cost $19.99 each. The Star Trader Star Trader had a Wookiee/Droid Shirt for $29.99… Wookiee/Droid T-Shirt …a Tatooine Hat for $29.99… Tatooine Hat …and an Imperial Troopers Hoodie for $59.99. Imperial Troopers Hoodie This Darth Vader Funko POP was $14.99… Darth Vader Funko Pop …and this Imperial Troopers Bag was $34.99. Imperial Troopers Bag Now that we’re done with merchandise, let’s go over some miscellaneous updates! Disneyland Various Updates Hulk is now meeting guests in Disney California Adventure! You can find him in his time travel suit from Avengers: Endgame in Avengers Campus, but this meet-and-greet won’t be around for long. It’s HULK! This meet-and-greet was announced at the D23 Expo and it’s only possible thanks to the Project EXO technology. Read more about the new Hulk meet-and-greet here! Disney also announced that the MagicBand+ would debut in Disneyland Resort this fall! This will be the first time that MagicBand technology is introduced to Disneyland Resort. MagicBand+ at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind At launch, the MagicBand+ will be able to be connected to your ticket or Magic Key pass in the Disneyland app, check into Lightning Lanes, and get PhotoPass pictures, and more features will be coming in the future. Click here to learn more about Disneyland and the MagicBand+! PHEW! That’s all the news from Disneyland Resort! Keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates! Read about the two NEW nighttime spectaculars announced for Disneyland Resort! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you visited Disneyland recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disneyland: The Tiana Store OPENED and HULK Came to Avengers Campus first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Construction has taken over Disney World! TRON construction We’re monitoring progress on TRON Lightcycle Run, Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. And sometimes, when construction is taking place, other offerings around it need to close. This was the case with the Walt Disney World Railroad and the walkway between Disney’s Grand Floridian and Polynesian Village Resort. And, if you’ve been missing that helpful walkway, another one has taken its place! Come walk with us down this new walkway! We started over at the Polynesian and were guided out by a sign. Let’s go! We continued following the signs and got to walk over by the monorail… Monorail! …got a great view of the scrims blocking construction work… Those classic scrims …and took in some pretty scenery. Worth the walk, honestly Most areas had signs leading guests in both directions — towards Grand Floridian and the Polynesian. Here’s an area where signs met! Of course, not all areas were super interesting to look at…but we’re just happy to have a walkway. Not as pretty as the water And we made it to the Grand Floridian! If you need to head back over to the Polynesian, you’ll just follow their respective signs. Going back! Thanks for taking the walk with us! Be sure to try out this walkway the next time you need to jump between hotels. And, if you’re headed to Disney World soon, don’t forget to pack some of our fun t-shirts! Click here to see them all! 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. Have you used this walkway yet? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New Walkway Now Open Between Disney's Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resorts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As Tropical Storm Ian approaches Florida, preparations are being made in anticipation of the incoming hurricane threat. Hurricane Skies in Disney World’s Epcot Florida’s Governor, Ron DeSantis, has issued a state of emergency for the entire state. The Orlando International Airport has shifted operations due to the incoming storm. And now, Disney World is likely going through their own preparations to ensure guests are safe and taken care of during the storm. While Disney hasn’t made any official statement regarding Tropical Storm Ian, they’re still preparing for it. Let’s take a look at the five ways Disney is gearing up for the storm. Making Food Boxes Hurricane Meal Kits are a commonly-seen item during hurricane season in Disney World. We’ve seen these pre-packaged meals and snacks at Disney Resort hotel food courts and dining locations. ©Disney 2021 menus These boxes usually have sandwiches, chips, and fruit. During Hurricane Elsa, these locations had Adult Breakfast Kits, Adult Lunch Kits, Adult Gluten/Wheat Allergy-Friendly Kits, Adult Vegetarian Lunch Kits, and similar meal kits for kids! ©Disney 2021 menus These meal kits are likely being prepared right now to gear up for the incoming storm. We will be on the lookout for them to show up on menus online. Check out more about what’s offered in these meal kits Planning Indoor Activities Disney is also probably planning some indoor activities for guests to partake in if the storm gets too severe. 2020 Hurricane Info for Resort Guests These activities tend to include movie marathons, meet-and-greets, games, and more. This actually sounds like a fun way to ride out the storm! Check out 6 tips for planning a Disney World trip during hurricane season Setting Up Character Meet-and-Greets Since character meet-and-greets are usually sprinkled into the indoor activities for guests, it’s safe to say Disney is likely setting options for those appearances up now. Hurricane Day in Disney Is there a better way to ride out a storm than hanging out with some Disney characters?! We don’t think so. Here’s what to do if you’re going to Disney World during Tropical Storm Ian Preparing to Halt Transportation Of course, when dangerous weather hits the resort, certain transportation offerings have to shut down. Already, we noticed that only Guard Boats were in the Marina at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Guard Boat only And during a hurricane, the Skyliner gondolas are moved off the main lines to protect guests, Cast Members, and the gondolas. These shift hasn’t been made yet but we will let you know if and when the gondolas are moved. Empty Gondola Station In the past, these gondolas have been stored at one holding location — the Skyliner Station at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Check out more about the shutdown of Skyliner gondolas when there’s a hurricane Accommodation Changes A DFB reader, Hannah, sent us this posting at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds. Thanks to Hannah for this picture! They’re asking guests to “remove and stow” all outside items. Additionally, they’re offering to discuss “alternate options” for those camping in a tent. (Thanks for the pic, Hannah!) Here are the best hurricane-ready hotels in Disney World And those are the 5 things Disney is doing right now to prepare for the incoming Tropical Storm Ian. Check out the latest on the tropical storm here. Or take a look what to do if you’re going to Disney World during Tropical Storm Ian. Here are a few more hurricane resources if you are interested: 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 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be in the resort during this storm? Let us know in the comments. The post 5 Things Disney Is Doing Right Now to Prepare for Tropical Storm Ian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you visiting Disney World before 2022 ends? Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom There’s still so much to look forward to this year — the continuation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (if you’ve already secured your party tickets, that is), Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, and more! And, if you’re looking to partake in the fun that this year still has left to offer, you’ll want to take a look at Disney World’s park hours through December 5th, 2022. October Magic Kingdom In October, regular park hours are 9AM-11PM. However, on days that the park hosts Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the park is open to regular ticket guests from 8AM-6PM. ©Disney However, on October 30th and 31st, the park is open from 9AM-6PM, which is different than the usual 8AM opening on party dates. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours occur on October 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, from 11PM-1AM. EPCOT EPCOT’s hours in October are 8:30AM-9PM. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours take place October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st from 9PM-11PM. ©Disney On October 30th and 31st, park hours are 9AM-9PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Just like EPCOT, Hollywood Studios will be open in October from 8:30AM-9PM. ©Disney The park does not have Extended Evening Hours. ©Disney And, on October 30th and 31st, the park hours will be 9AM-9PM. Disney’s Animal Kingdom For October 1st-3rd, 6th-11th, 13th-17th, 20th-23rd, and 29th park hours are 8AM-8PM. ©Disney On October 4th-5th, 25th-27th, and 30th-31st, the hours are 9AM-7PM. ©Disney And on October 12th, 18th, 19th, 24th, and 28th, the park will be open from 8AM-7PM. November Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-10PM on November 1st-7th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 19th, 21st, 23rd-26th, 28th, and 30th. ©Disney Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will take place on November 8th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, and 29th. On these nights, the park will be open to regular ticket guests from 9AM-6PM. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours take place November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 10PM-12AM. EPCOT November 1st-24th, EPCOT’s hours are 9AM-9PM. ©Disney Then, from November 25th-30th the park will be open from 9AM-9:30PM. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours also take place November 7th, 14th, and 21st from 9PM-11PM. On November 28th, the Extended Evening Hours are from 9:30PM-11:30PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios For the entire month of November, Hollywood Studios is open from 9AM-9PM. ©Disney Again, no Extended Evening Hours are offered at this park. ©Disney We’ll let you know if any changes are made to the hours. Disney’s Animal Kingdom In November, Animal Kingdom will be open from 9AM-7PM. ©Disney No Extended Evening Hours are offered for this park. ©Disney We’ll let you know if anything changes! December Magic Kingdom On December 1st, 2nd, and 4th, Magic Kingdom is open to regular ticket guests from 9AM-6PM. That’s because Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is offered on these dates. On December 3rd and 5th, the park is open from 9AM-10PM ©Disney We’ll update you when more dates are added. EPCOT From December 1st-5th, EPCOT is open from 9AM-9:30PM ©Disney We’ll let you know when more park hours are added to the calendar. Disney’s Hollywood Studios December 1st-3rd and 5th, park hours are 9AM-9PM. On December 4th, park hours are 9AM-8PM. ©Disney We’ll update you when more hours are added to the calendar. Disney’s Animal Kingdom So far, Animal Kingdom will be open from 9AM-7PM from December 1st-5th. ©Disney And those are all of the park hours so far! We’ll let you know when more dates are added. Are you headed to Disney World in 2022?! Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! 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. Are you going to Disney World before 2022 ends? Let us know in the comment! The post A Full List of Disney World Park Hours for October, November, and December of 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World food — there’s a LOT of it and a lot of different restaurants to get food from. Some are popular. Some are not. Some have incredible food. Others might not impress you. WHERE DO YOU GO?! It’s enough to truly make you dizzy! Is It Worth It? Take a breath. We’ve got you covered. We’ve ranked the restaurants in Disney’s parks, resorts, and even Disney Springs. We’ve looked at the BEST restaurants and some of the worst. And now we’re giving you some more tips about popular restaurants that you might want to AVOID (at least for now). Here are our picks for the 7 popular Disney restaurants you should actually SKIP! 1 — Cinderella’s Royal Table, Magic Kingdom To be clear, eating at Cinderella’s Royal Table, which is located INSIDE Cinderella Castle is an experience we think everyone should probably have once. It’s one of those “you gotta do it to say you did it” type things. But you might want to SKIP this experience…at least for now. Previously, Cinderella’s Royal Table was a full-on character experience where the princesses made the rounds to say “hello” to all of the royal guests in the restaurant. But things have changed. Following the COVID-19 pandemic closures, Cinderella’s Royal Table became a more modified character dining experience. Views from Cinderella’s Royal Table If you visit right now, you’ll only get to meet with Cinderella briefly before your meal begins in a designated area prior to your arrival in the main dining room. That’s it. No other princesses, no other interactions. Now, if you’re not a character meal fan, that might actually make this a better situation for you. If so, go for it! But if you want the “full” character experience, you may want to skip it for now. Disney has not indicated when (or if) Cinderella’s Royal Table might return to its “normal” character dining offering, so we’re on the lookout for details. But for now, you’ll be paying a pretty hefty amount for a less-than-full experience. Cinderella at Cinderella’s Royal Table Plus, while some menu items we’ve had here have been great, others have not really impressed us, and it might be a tough spot to find good items for picky eaters. Go here instead: For a more “complete” character dining experience you can head to The Crystal Palace, which just welcomed back Pooh and friends. Or you can really focus on getting some stellar food by checking out Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen, also within Magic Kingdom. Click here to learn all about Disney character meals 2 — Be Our Guest Restaurant, Magic Kingdom This is another one of those “you gotta do it once” experiences because you get to eat inside of an iconic castle — this time, the Beast’s from Beauty and the Beast. The decor here is incredible and you’ll truly feel like you’ve been transported into the movie. But there are some reasons why you might want to skip this spot for now. There used to be a quick service meal offered at breakfast and lunch. A less expensive meal + the ability to check out the theming = a great deal. But lunch was changed to a table service meal after the COVID-19 pandemic closures and a true breakfast service has not yet returned to this spot. Disney has not yet made any indication of changing that. Dining at Be Our Guest Lunch and dinner are the same cost ($62 per adult and $37 per child), which is pretty pricey. And while some of the food is very good (like that French Onion soup), other dishes are good but might not warrant the high price. Also, this spot used to feature a meet-and-greet with the Beast at the end of dinner. Now, you’ll instead see the Beast walk through the room during lunch and dinner (a bonus for those going at lunch), but he moves through the room fairly quickly, offering again a more modified character experience. The Beast Go here instead: Just as we noted above, for a more “complete” character dining experience you visit The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom to see Pooh and his friends. If you’re serious about getting some DELICIOUS eats, stop by Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom. If you are craving a Beauty and the Beast-inspired dining spot, you can stop by Gaston’s Tavern to take in that movie environment for less. Grab the cinnamon roll with EXTRA icing and a LeFou’s Brew as you take in the theming! Can’t get into Be Our Guest Restaurant? Go here instead 3 — California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort There’s no denying that California Grill offers some spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks along with tasty eats, but you might want to skip out on a visit to this spot for now. As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration for Disney World, California Grill is ONLY offering a prix fixe menu and it is NOT cheap. California Grill You’ll have to be ready to shell out a whopping $89 per adult and $39 per child to eat here. No, that’s not a joke. Your meal does include an appetizer, entree, and dessert, and some of the food is delicious (particularly if you opt for some of the plant-based dishes), but that is still quite the amount of cash coming out of your pocket. Dinner With a View Go here instead: You can stop by Steakhouse 71 (also at the Contemporary Resort) for some delicious food and pair that with a FREE viewing of the fireworks from some of the observation areas in the Contemporary that are available to all guests. You could also stop by a number of other restaurants (at nearby hotels or in the parks) that offer fireworks views with a smaller price tag. Click here to see our list of the BEST restaurants with fireworks views! 4 — Space 220, EPCOT Space 220 is another spot that ONLY servers up a prix fixe menu. At lunch, it’ll cost you $55 per adult to eat here, while dinner is $79. That’s pretty pricey, and in large part what you’re paying for is the experience. Now, don’t get us wrong, the experience is undeniably VERY cool and probably one of those things you’ll want to do at least once. Space 220 elevator And yes, some of the food here has been absolutely fantastic, but other items weren’t winners in our book. That’s a lot of space food… Go here instead: You can experience Space 220 without paying the full prix fixe price by checking out the Space 220 Lounge! The lounge does require reservations now (though there are some walk-up spots available at the bar). Still, grabbing a reservation for the lounge gives you the chance to check out the environment, ride the space elevator, etc. and order off of a unique and cheaper menu of flight bites. You could also stop by one of EPCOT’s MANY other restaurants (particularly those around World Showcase) that are filled with incredible food often at cheaper prices. And if an EPCOT festival is going on (as often is the case) you may want to save up that money to grab more unique bites at the food booths. Click here to see our posts ranking ALL of the items on the lunch, dinner, and lounge menus at Space 220 5 — Tiffins, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tiffins is a signature dining spot in Animal Kingdom that features some incredibly unique menu items and beautifully detailed theming. The food is high quality, the service is typically excellent, and the atmosphere is among the best in all of Disney World. Gorgeous BUT…it all comes at a high price. The main courses at Tiffins can set you back anywhere between $30 to $65. Add an appetizer, dessert, and/or drinks onto that and you’ve got one expensive meal. Plus, the menu items here can be adventurous, which can be a bit more difficult to manage with a picky eater in the group. You won’t find any chicken nuggets on the menu here. Short rib Go here instead: For a cheaper and more informal experience, hop over to Nomad Lounge (the lounge attached to Tiffins) to enjoy some delicious small plates with incredible flavors. Nomad Lounge is one of our favorite spots in all of Disney World, and it might just become a favorite of yours too. Sit inside or outside, grab an order of churros and Tiffins Bread Service, and take a deep breath — you’ve found a Disney paradise. Click here to see our ranking of Disney World’s most EXPENSIVE restaurants 6 — Chef Mickey’s, Disney’s Contemporary Resort We can hear some of you YELLING at us through the screen. We know, we know. For many, Chef Mickey’s represents a true rite of passage — a quintessential character meal with Mickey and friends in fun outfits. The environment is adorable here, there’s no denying that. Chef Mickey’s The current food options (served family-style) are better than the buffet food that used to be offered here, but they’re not necessarily dishes that’ll blow your mind. Plus, the entire restaurant can get VERY loud! Chef Mickey’s While it might be a fun choice for your family, we do think there are other character meals out there that provide you with a better value and a better experience. Go here instead: Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT offers some consistently tasty food in a less busy environment, which can sometimes give you longer (and more personal) character interactions since there are fewer people. Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort will also be welcoming back characters at breakfast soon and that can often be a less busy spot, offering longer character interactions. Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera also offers a character breakfast with some delicious eats, unique character outfits, and a slightly more relaxed environment since Disney’s Riviera Resort is a bit further out of the way. Click here to see 7 strange facts about Disney World meet-and-greets 7 — T-Rex or Rainforest Cafe, Disney Springs (Rainforest Cafe Also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom) Rainforest Cafe and T-Rex have some very fun and elaborate environments, which can be incredibly entertaining for little ones. If you’ve got a fan of animals or dinosaurs in your group, these could be worth a visit once. But the food at these spots is generally just alright (we’ve referred to T-Rex as essentially the Chili’s of Disney World) and they can both be incredibly noisy. T-Rex Atmosphere Go here instead: If you’re in Disney Springs and looking for great food, there are so many other options that’ll give you a more unique (and delicious) dining experience. Stop by Raglan Road for some great food and entertainment (though it can still be very noisy). You can also check out The BOATHOUSE, Wine Bar George, and Homecomin’ for some fantastic eats. Or you could opt for quick but delicious meals at The Polite Pig and Chicken Guy! We’ve eaten at every Disney Springs restaurant — these are the best And that’s a look at the restaurants you might want to skip in Disney World. What do you think? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below! 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. Take the DFB Guide Wherever You Go We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2022 at checkout for 25% off! And stay tuned for more Disney news! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Autumn in Disney World starts creeping in around August when some kiddos around the country start heading back to school. Though the weather in Orlando still feels a bit…summery. Eventually, we all start to fill a bit of a fall chill in the air (even if it’s just the air conditioning!) so we found some fun ways to keep you cozy all through the night! Hanna Andersson has super cozy pajama sets for everyone in the family, including some selections inspired by your Disney favorites! Below is just a tasting of what they have to offer. Dress up your kiddos (or yourself!) for your very own snuggly night in! The Nightmare Before Christmas Long John Pajama Set Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Get into the Halloween spirit with this adorable pajama set! Jack Skellington’s ghostly pup, Zero, is ready to guide you into sweet, spooky dreams with his glowing Jack-O-Lantern nose. Nightmare Before Chrismas Zero Pajama set © Hanna Andersson These jammies come in men, women, and youth fits and a variety of sizes, so you’re sure to find something that works well for you. You can also choose from Zero or Jack Skellington himself, to complete the family look! Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama set © Hanna Andersson Grab a set for yourself, a special kiddo, or get one for everyone in the family! Click here to buy the Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Set Star Wars Stripe Pajamas Star Wars may not be the images that come to mind when you think of Halloween pajamas, but is there a greater villain than Darth Vader? If your little one favors the Sith side of the Force, these jammies might just be what he or she needs to stay cozy at night after practicing their lightsaber skills. Star Wars Darth Vader Pajama set © Hanna Andersson Or grab a set for everyone, if the Force runs strong in your family! Click HERE to buy Darth Vader Pajama Sets Perhaps your youngster isn’t a full-blown Sith lord yet, but they still like to race around the house with their laser blaster (*pew, pew, pew*). Then these Stormtrooper PJs will fit those tykes just fine! Star Wars Stormtrooper Pajama set © Hanna Andersson Luckily, since they’re Stormtroopers, their little *pew, pew, pew* laser shots will usually miss the mark, but these jammies sure hit the spot! Click HERE to buy Stormtrooper Pajama Sets Maybe your family is more of a “rebellious” type. Support the Rebellion against the tyranny of the Empire and the First Order with jammies showcasing our favorite mischievous droid. Star Wars R2D2 Pajama set © Hanna Andersson These little droid jammies only come in kid sizes, so parents, prepare for your tyke to “beep-bo-beep” all around the house in these little cute PJs. Click HERE to buy these R2D2 PJs R2 isn’t the only little guy getting into mischief. If your kiddo is a Mandalorian fan, they might just want a pair of their own Grogu jammies! Star Wars Grogu Pajama set © Hanna Andersson These jammies are particularly spooky as Grogu’s little carrier is decorated like a Jack-o’-lantern. Grogu is ready to trick-or-treat, and with these cozy jammies, so is your kiddo! Click HERE to buy Stars Wars: The Mandalorian Halloween Pajama set Or do you need a throwback to one of the original Star Wars heroes? If you prefer the OG Star Wars movies, then these Yoda PJs might just be what you’re looking for! Star Wars Yoda Pajama set © Hanna Andersson “Judge me by my size, do you?” These jammies will transform your kiddos into pint-sized users of the Force. Click HERE to buy these Star Wars Yoda Pajama sets Other Halloween-Themed Pajamas Maybe The Nightmare Before Christmas and Star Wars characters aren’t really the Disney vibe you’re going for this season, well, we found some other spooky PJs that should be cozy for anyone! For example, this Pumpkin Pajama set can be worn all the way through to Thanksgiving! Pumpkin Pajama set © Hanna Andersson Have you ever seen a cuter pumpkin? Click HERE to buy these Pumpkin Pajamas Ok, so you want something a bit spookier than just adorable little pumpkins. How about these spooky bat PJs? Bat Pajama set © Hanna Andersson Black bats on a yellowish-orange background, now that spells Halloween! Click HERE to buy these Bat Pajamas No need to drape a sheet over your head, with these ghost jammies. And you can save yourself from cutting eye holes into your sheets, too. Ghost Pajama set © Hanna Andersson But not to worry, these ghosts won’t be scaring anyone — they’re friendly ghost jammies! Click HERE to buy this Ghost PJ set Or if you wanna something a little spooky and something a little silly, then these dancing skeleton jammies could fit the bill. Dancing Skeleton Pajama set © Hanna Andersson Your kiddos can have a bone-rattlin’ dance-off with these jammies and then wear themselves out properly for a solid night’s sleep. Click HERE to buy these Dancing Skeleton Pajamas starting at $35 But you don’t have to keep the Halloween vibes on your nightwear, be sure to take a look at some of our Hocus Pocus and other Halloween tees! Click HERE to buy a Hocus Pocus shirt! We’re spilling all of the beans….er, candy corn, on all of the clothes, decorations, and treats you need to check out for Halloween. So stay tuned to DFB for all of the spooky news! If you’re looking for even MORE (because you probably are, right?), here’s a full list of all the Disney Halloween merchandise you can currently get online. Freeform Reveals 31 Nights of Halloween Movie Lineup for 2022 — Here It Is! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Do you get holiday jammies for your family? Comment below! The post Disney Halloween Pajamas Your Family Needs for Spooky Season 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. Is there ever such a thing as too many Loungefly backpacks? Look at all those bags! There are lots of Loungefly bags you can grab online or find inside your favorite Disney park, and we also saw tons of new Loungefly merch released at this year’s D23 Expo. Fans of Disney’s Aladdin will want to get their hands on this new Loungefly bag ASAP because it stars an iconic yet underrated character — Iago! You can head to Amazon right now and grab the Aladdin Iago Cosplay Loungefly Backback for $80! ©Amazon Iago’s unmistakable face takes up the top of the bag, while his adjustable wings make up the bottom. On the back left, the words “Yes, Oh Mighty Evil One” are printed in gold. The inside of the bag features a dark allover pattern of other iconic moments from the film. You can pre-order the bag now before it’s released on November 10th! Pre-Order the Aladdin Iago Cosplay Loungefly Backback here! You can also grab the matching Aladdin Iago Cosplay Loungefly Wallet for $40! ©Amazon The inside of the wallet has alternating blue and red card slots surrounded by the same interior print the backpack has, plus a transparent ID holder. This is also available for pre-order and will be released on November 10th. Pre-Order the Aladdin Iago Cosplay Loungefly Wallet right here! Looking for more underrated characters on Disney bags? Check out the exclusive Powerline Loungefly bag that was released or the Little Mermaid Loungefly that stars Sebastian! Disney’s 100th Anniversary is coming up as well, and you can check out the Loungefly items involved in that collection too. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! DFB Merch Click here for a quick, Disney-themed escape! We’ve got a whole collection of graphic tees you’ll love! Click here to see all the Amazon Exclusive Loungeflys you can grab right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who’s your favorite underrated Disney character? Let us know below! The post Disney Releases New Amazon Exclusive 'Aladdin' Loungefly Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you have your heart set on eating something specific in Disney World, we always recommend one thing: check the restaurant menu. Swan and Dolphin Resort That’s because menu changes happen ALL the time: new foods get added and old favorites disappear. Prices go up, and sometimes they even go down. That’s why we take a look at Disney World restaurant menus every week: to help YOU keep track of those changes! So let’s take a look at the Disney World restaurant menu changes this week! Magic Kingdom Crystal Palace Now that character dining has returned to Crystal Palace, the price of the buffet has increased. For lunch and dinner, the buffet is now $59 per adult and $38 per child — before, it was $39 per adult and $23 per child. Eeyore at Crystal Palace Characters will be returning to breakfast on October 25th. The buffet will cost $45 per adult and $29 per child. Previously, the price was $42 per adult and $27 per child. Read a recent review! EPCOT La Cantina de San Angel A few drinks now cost more at Cantina de San Angel. The Mango Frozen Margarita increased from $12.50 to $12.75. La Cantina de San Angel The Lime Frozen Margarita also increased from $12.50 to $12.75. Read our most recent review Choza de Margarita Here’s what’s changed at Choza de Margarita: The Cucumber increased from $15 to $16 and is now made with Tromba Blanco Tequila, fresh Cucumber and Lime Juice, Abasolo corn whiskey, agave, Rhubarb bitters, Tajin Chile-lime Powder rim ADDED: Blood Orange — Libelula joven tequila, sweet-tart mix of blood orange, gin, LeJay black currant liqueur, Contraluz resposado cristalino mezcal, Hellfire bitters, Tajin chile-lime powder rim for $17 You can now add a Floater to any drink: Ancho Reyes liqueur, LeJay black currant liqueur, or Ginger liqueur for $4.25; Add a Tequila Floater to any drink for $4.75. The Cucumber There’s been a change on the Margaritas menu, too: Wild Strawberry Frozen Margarita is now just Strawberry — Tequila, strawberry pureé, LeJay black currant liqueur for $13 Here are the updates on the food menu: Tacos de Cochinita increased from $10.50 to $12 Empanada de Barbacoa increased from $10.50 to $12.50 Elote increased from $7 to $8 Here’s a recent review! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Splash Pool Bar We’re not sure if it’s an error or what, but ALL the food that was on the Splash Pool Bar menu has been removed. We’ll have to keep an eye on the situation. Here are the beverage changes: Strawberry Basil Lemonade increased from $13 to $14. All Frozen Libations have increased in price from $14 to $15 You can now get Non-Alcoholic versions of Pina Colada, Mango Daquiri, Rum Runner, Strawberry Daquiri, Raspberry Daquiri, and Margarita for $8 each Pool at the Swan and Dolphin Under Beer, the Cigar City Jai Alai IPA for $9.50 has been added. Learn more about dining at the Swan and Dolphin Disney Springs The BOATHOUSE The Raw Bar has a new addition at The BOATHOUSE: Jumbo Lump Crab and Avocado with Tarragon Remoulade for $19. The Beach Hippie American IPA beer has also been removed from the menu. The BOATHOUSE Here’s what’s different about the Wines: ADDED: Fess Parker Marcella Blend ’16, California for $48 per bottle and $12 per glass ADDED: Scattered Peaks Fume Blanc ’20, Napa Valley for $55 per bottle and $15 per glass ADDED: Le Grand Caillou ’21, France for $40 per bottle and $10 per glass Read a recent BOATHOUSE review We’ll say it again — if you’re worried that a Disney World menu change might leave you without your favorite food (or leave you with sticker shock at a price increase), be sure to look at the menus before your trip — you can do this on the My Disney Experience app or on the Disney World website. We’ll also keep reporting on menu changes! Once you’re sure about what you want to eat, be sure to make those advance dining reservations as early as you can, which is 60 days before the first day of your trip! Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Take the DFB Guide Wherever You Go We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2022 – for 25% off! 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 any of your favorite items ever left Disney World menus never to return? Let us know in the comments! The post Character Dining and Margarita Price Increases Hit Some Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re constantly looking for unique Disney items. Betty White handprints in Disney World Disney snacks, birds, hotels — you can find interesting merchandise inspired by just about anything. But belongings from the late actress, Betty White, are being auctioned off, and these Disney items are as unique as it gets. Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills is auctioning off Betty White’s belongings both online and in-person. The auction is taking place September 23rd-25th and there are toooons of interesting Disney items in the mix. So, of course, most of these items have already been sold. ©Julien’s Auctions We’ll start off with the Waterford Crystal Mickey Mouse Statue! This figurine belonged to Betty White and was inspired by The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. It has “Waterford” engraved on the bottom of the base, as well as “1996 Official Disneyana Convention.” It was estimated at $300-$500 and sold for $2,560. ©Julien’s Auctions They also sold her 1998 Disney D23 Event-Worn Jacket. She wore this jacket while being recognized by Bob Iger, former Disney CEO, for her work in television at the 2009 D23 Expo. This item was estimated at $200-$300 and sold for $3,840. ©Julien’s Auctions Another unique item is the Disney-MGM Studios Mickey “Outstanding Contribution to Television Trophy.” This trophy was presented to Betty White in 1989 and features Mickey atop a wooden base. It was estimated at $500-$700 and sold for $7,680. ©Julien’s Auctions And take a look at the Vintage Name Tags. They are 3 name tags personally owned by Betty White. Two of them are pinbacks, while the other is a plaque. They were estimated at $200-$300 and sold for $2,880. ©Julien’s Auctions And those are just some of the unique Disney items we found at the auction. You can search through the entire catalog here. And while you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney finds! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever bid on Disney items before? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Betty White’s Personal Disney Collection Auctioned Off For Thousands first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to Magic Kingdom! The home of many things — nostalgic rides, magical parades, wonderful snacks, and so much more. We love MK! We’re always on the lookout for new snacks in Disney so we can review them and tell you what they’re like. We headed over to Pinocchio Village Haus to try out a flatbread on their menu, and we were pleasantly surprised! The Chicken Souvlaki Flatbread is currently available for $11.99 over at Pinocchio Village Haus. It’s a regular flatbread with marinated chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and tzatziki on top. The Chicken Souvlaki Flatbread Our reporter admitted that she was a little weary of this one, but was pleasantly surprised! The flatbread was cooked well but the chicken is the star! It’s marinated, tender, and has a great taste. The toppings work well together and make it a light and somewhat refreshing meal on a hot day. It’s not as heavy as some other Disney flatbreads can be. The toppings! However, there was a lot of onion and cucumber, especially in the center of the flatbread, so if you’re not a fan of those flavors, this likely isn’t for you. But if you want a filling meal that isn’t going to sit heavy in your stomach and you enjoy the lighter taste of fresh veggies, this may be the item is a great option! Delicious! Looking for more food to try around Magic Kingdom? Check out all the new Halloween snacks that are coming to the park for the season, and now you can dine with Winnie The Pooh and friends for breakfast back at Crystal Palace! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney snack news. WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! Click here to read our DFBGuide to Magic Kingdom snacks! 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 meal to grab in Magic Kingdom? Let us know below! The post Looking for a Delicious and Unique Flatbread in Magic Kingdom? Here's Where to Go! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Going to Disney World soon? You’ll need to be equipped with all kinds of park essentials, planning tips, and Disney knowledge. Hollywood Studios If that sounds overwhelming to you, don’t worry — this is where we come in! We have tons of resources to help you plan your vacation, decide where to eat, choose the best hotel, and pack your bags with everything you’ll need. We can also help you be prepared for some changes that are currently happening in the parks: Check out this list of everything that’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World this week. Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad The fan-favorite Walt Disney World Railroad is continuing its years-long closure in Magic Kingdom. Although we still don’t have a reopening date for this ride, we have recently heard some train testing going on in the park! Walt Disney World Railroad Main Street Station The Railroad could remain closed until construction is completed on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster since that construction has interrupted the train tracks. TRON is expected to open in the spring of 2023. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Another Disney attraction that was affected by TRON construction is the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. gift shop (the one at the exit of Space Mountain). Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Disney hasn’t announced when this shop is going to open, but the last time we saw it from the PeopleMover, it looked like the inside was pretty empty of shelves and merchandise. Enchanted Tales with Belle This character meet-and-greet attraction is still closed in Fantasyland, and Disney hasn’t announced when it will open. Enchanted Tales with Belle This is where you could previously meet Belle and help her tell the story of Beauty and the Beast. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Even more characters are missing from Magic Kingdom over at Pete’s Silly Sideshow. This is where you could previously meet Goofy, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy in their circus performer outfits. Pete’s Silly Sideshow is closed for now! Although the attraction is still closed, Disney has said that it will return sometime “in the coming months.” They made that announcement several months ago, so we’re expecting the Silly Sideshow to reopen any time now! Meet Ariel at Her Grotto And the last character meet-and-greet spot that’s still closed is Ariel’s Grotto. The Little Mermaid character spot in Fantasyland is not currently open, but the ride that’s themed after the same movie is available. Ariel’s Grotto Disney hasn’t said when Ariel will return to her meet and greet. Is Crystal Palace worth the big price INCREASE in Magic Kingdom? Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid Another Little Mermaid attraction is also closed in Hollywood Studios. This stage show has been closed for a long time now. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t announced when or if The Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen. Fantasmic! We know that Fantasmic! will reopen sometime this year, but Disney hasn’t announced a specific return date yet. Fantasmic! Cast Member rehearsals have begun for the show and we’re almost into October already, so we know we’re close! More Extended Evening Hours are coming to Hollywood Studios. EPCOT Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 Instead of a film about the natural beauty of Canada, you’ll currently find the Appleseed Orchard Food & Wine Festival booth in the Canada pavilion theater. So while you can’t watch the CircleVision 360 movie right now, you can taste an apple crumble tart and a variety of apple-flavored drinks. Appleseed Orchard in the Canada pavilion We’re expecting Canada Far & Wide to return after the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival ends on November 19th. American Adventure Pavilion The American Adventure show in EPCOT’s World Showcase is currently closed. Closed! Disney hasn’t announced yet when this show will return. When we spoke to a Cast Member about the closure, they told us that it was for routine refurbishment on the animatronics, and the show will likely be the same when it reopens (just spruced up a bit). Check out where you can find a delicious lunch in EPCOT. Disney World Hotels Kona Café — Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Café is temporarily closed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It’s expected to reopen sometime in fall 2022 with “an enhanced table-service experience.” Kona Cafe is closed In the meantime, you can still grab food from Kona Café by using the My Disney Experience app to Mobile Order breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Kona Café To-Go. You’ll pick up your food right next to Kona Island. Narcoossee’s — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Narcoossee’s (a table service seafood restaurant at the Grand Floridian) is temporarily closed as well. This restaurant closed back in July. Narcoossee’s Disney has said that Narcoossee’s will reopen sometime in 2023. Check out 8 Amazon items that’ll be game changers in your Disney World hotel. Disney World Water Parks Blizzard Beach One of Disney World’s water parks — Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park — is still closed right now. But don’t worry — you can still visit Typhoon Lagoon! Blizzard Beach If you want to know more about what’s going on inside Blizzard Beach right now, check out our recent post. See what’s going on with the Blizzard Beach refurbishment here. When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults. Click here to check them out! 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The holidays can be a MAGICAL time to visit Disney World. Christmas is one of the best times of year! Disney World holidays bring parties and events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom, the Festival of the Holidays and the Candlelight Processional in EPCOT, plus all the beautiful holiday decorations. And Santa, of course! But holidays also bring CROWDS, which means planning your trip as far as you can in advance is an ideal plan. Book Park Reservations NOW Park Reservations are still required in Disney World through at least 2024 and trust us — you don’t want to risk them selling out. You can already book your November and December 2023 park passes, so at this time you just need tickets or a hotel reservation to book your park passes. You still have to make Park Pass Reservations to get in the parks! Without a park reservation, you can’t get into a Disney Park, nor are you able to Park Hop, which is only allowed after 2PM and after you scan into your original reservation. Holidays tend to sell out fast in Disney World, so don’t assume you can wait. The 2023 Disney World Park Passes you NEED to book now. Avoid Price Increases Price increases are pretty much expected in Disney World and that can also apply to hotels and tickets. You might think it’s better to buy tickets closer to your trip but you’re better off booking as soon as you’re able to, BEFORE any new price increases are put into effect. Price increases are to be expected in Disney World If you book as soon as you know your trip dates, you’re getting ahead of any potential 2023 hotel and ticket price increases. Book now to lock in your rates! Disney CEO Bob Chapek comments on potential price increases in Disney Parks. Start Monitoring Flight Prices It’s time to start monitoring flight prices — yes, even this far in advance! There are good and bad times to book flights and it’s also good to know which apps and websites are the best to get the cheapest options. Planning so far in advance also gives you time to identify peak times to buy, as you observe prices changing. Make air travel as stress-free as possible You can try using Google Flights, apps like Troupe, or whatever you feel comfortable using. You don’t want to wait until flights reach a price that’s out of your budget. COMPLETE guide to booking the cheapest flight to Disney World! Be Ready For 2023 News As the holidays get closer, Disney will announce dates of events, festivals, and more, and as soon as those official dates are released — you can imagine what happens next. Hotels and park reservations fill up FAST. Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa However, if you already have your trip booked when the news drops, you won’t have to stress much at all other than getting event tickets! You’ll already have a head start on your bookings before they start selling out. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party | 2019 Holiday events to prepare for typically include Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom, the Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT, potential attraction openings, and more. Disney typically announces these events a few months before they begin, so if you wait until then you might not have enough time to get your plans cemented. Find out how EARLY you should plan your 2023 Disney World vacation. You’ll Have Time to Save and Budget If you start planning your 2023 holiday Disney World trip now, you’re giving yourself the opportunity to save and budget for over a year before your visit. Instead of dropping cash on everything all at once, you can book your trip slowly and have plenty of time to save for everything you need — hotel, tickets, food, souvenirs, etc. Disney World can be EXPENSIVE You can also budget to pay a set amount each month, which also gives you the freedom to pay for your trip little by little. Either way, the longer in advance you plan your Disney World trip, the more of a financial advantage you have. Small price increases that make a BIG difference to your Disney World budget. BONUS As a bonus, you have the opportunity to give your kids a gift they won’t forget. This Christmas, tell them they’ll be spending next year under the tree at Magic Kingdom!! Christmas in Disney World If you’re still feeling overwhelmed by everything involved in planning a Disney World trip, don’t stress! Using a travel agency like Small World Vacations can make a HUGE difference. 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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 planning a 2023 Disney World trip? Tell us in the comments! The post Why You Should Start Planning Your 2023 Disney World Christmas Trip Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So you have a Disney World trip booked during Tropical Storm Ian. Now what? Dark clouds over Tower of Terror Well, first off — don’t panic! Disney World has stayed open throughout many rough hurricane seasons, and they have protocols in place for the most severe weather. So, here is what you should do if you’re going to Disney World during Tropical Storm Ian. Tropical Storm Ian began as Tropical Depression 9, and was upgraded once the storm was forecasted to strengthen into a major hurricane threat for Florida. In anticipation of the storm, Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency for Florida, and Orlando International Airport has shifted operations. So…what about Disney? ©WESH As of now, Disney World has not made an official statement on the storm. We will let you know if and when they do. There are several things you should do while preparing to visit the resort during a severe storm. The main thing you should do is pack for the weather! We encourage bringing Ziploc bags for your important items. If the rain picks up, your bag won’t be a safe, dry place for those items. You’ll want to pack your electronics, wallet, cash, and important documents in closed plastic bags. This also makes them easier to find in an emergency. We Need More Splash Mountain Ziploc Bags Pack your poncho! You’ll regret not bringing one, and it may be difficult to find one to purchase when everyone else is grabbing them too. Also, ponchos allow you to stay out in the rain while other people are hiding out in dry areas…which means short lines! Bring those ponchos! You’ll want to consider bringing extra shoes and socks with you into the parks. Your feet will absolutely get wet, and there’s nothing worse than wet feet. You can pack them in large Ziploc bags and keep them in your park bag, or you can store them in a locker. Either way, this is a huge key to a successful Disney trip in a tropical storm! Of course, you could always buy a new pair… Bringing food for your hotel room is also a must! If the parks close (and they have in the past for hurricanes), you’ll be riding out the storm in your hotel, and food options and locations will be limited. You’ll might want to keep your hotel room full of food, just in case. But do not worry if that is not an option, Disney will take care of you, they just might not have your most favorite goodies on hand. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Keep an eye on the weather forecast as you get closer to your trip! Storm predictions can change by the hour, so you’ll want to monitor the weather. Sometimes the storm will decrease in severity before it actually hits the area. Other times, the storm will increase in strength, which may cause you to choose to cancel the trip. The storm has been shifting east and west and a lot can change in the days leading up to this storm. Dark clouds over Cinderella Castle Know where you can shelter from the storm! There are plenty of areas around Disney World that are great for riding out a storm — stores, restaurants, hotels, etc. Make sure you keep an eye on what’s around you, just in case you need to hide out from the storm. Tatooine Traders during a rainstorm You also may want to consider changing hotels. Some hotels are better for tropical storms and hurricanes — they’re completely enclosed, have in-room kitchens, and have other great features for storms. Here’s our list of the best hotels for a hurricane or major storm. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge And lastly, you need to be aware of Disney’s cancelation policy. Here’s what Disney says: 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. If you have products and services provided by third-party suppliers included in your vacation—such as airlines, hotels, car rental agencies or travel insurance companies—you will continue to be responsible for any non-refundable payments, as well as cancellation or change fees assessed by those suppliers. The policy does not apply to certain special events or dining experiences. Disney’s cancelation rules are pretty stringent, but they allow for rescheduling and canceling (without any fees imposed by Disney), in the case that the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane warning for Orlando (or your place of residence) within 7 days of your arrival date. We’ll let you know if such a warning is issued. Hurricane Skies in Disney World’s Epcot So there you have it — what to do if you’re visiting Disney World during Tropical Storm Ian. Check out the latest on the tropical storm here. Or take a look at the 6 tips for planning a Disney World trip during hurricane season. Here are a few more hurricane resources if you are interested: 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 And we’ll continue to bring you the latest regarding this storm, so stay tuned to DFB. 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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Are you ready for the rootinest, tootinest BBQ in Disney World?! ©Disney Well, we definitely are. It was previously announced that Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land would open in 2022, bringing play sets, rodeo fun, and good ol’ BBQ with it. But with an opening date missing from this year’s D23 Expo announcements, can we really expect to see the restaurant open before the year ends? We can only hope so. For now, let’s take a look at the construction progress over at Roundup Rodeo BBQ! Over in Hollywood Studios, you may have noticed some new scaffolding! Scaffolding has gone up Yes, that’s right — new scaffolding went up over at Roundup Rodeo BBQ! This is a new addition in the area, and we even heard some work being done when we passed by. And on a recent trip, some tan screens were placed on the scaffolding. A peek at construction Aside from the scaffolding, not much has changed in the area. It’s tough to know if this means a 2022 opening is still realistic, so we’ll continue to keep you updated on any new progress. In the meantime, check out a previous update from the area. Or take a look at some of the big Disney World construction updates that you may have missed! Read all about the Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant here! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from 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. Are you excited about this new dining location? Let us know in the comments! The post The LATEST Construction Update From Roundup Rodeo BBQ Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article