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Here’s the truth: Travel can be extremely confusing, not to mention extremely expensive too. ©Delta via CNBC We do our best to keep you updated on the latest flight deals and news so you can be as prepared for your trip as possible because things are changing very frequently. However, there is one way you can find the cheapest flights to your destination with a few clicks of a button. Don’t worry, we won’t gatekeep it (pun very much intended), so here’s your step-by-step guide to finding the cheapest flights for your trip through Google Flights. Now, it’s not so simple as just typing in your dates of travel and your destination, and then adding the term “google flights.” Sure, you’ll get results that way, but they likely won’t be the cheapest. Follow the steps below to ensure you can see the cheapest options there are for your flights. ©Google Step 1 As weird as it may sound, don’t put your destination in the subject line of your Google search. Instead, only search “Google Flights.” This way, the algorithm doesn’t try to show you the higher-priced flights above the cheaper ones. Once you arrive at Google Flights, then plug in your departing and arrival locations. ©Google Step 2 If your dates are flexible, use the dates tool to keep your traveling window as wide as possible, that way you can see which weeks or days are more expensive than others! ©Google Step 3 Use the filters to narrow down what you require for your trip. Now, it’s important to note that the more you keep open, the cheaper flights will be. For example, many times, flights with many layovers or long layovers are cheaper than direct flights. If paying the cheapest amount is more important than a direct flight, you can keep that filter open. The filters allow you to choose how many stops, travel mode, price, airlines, duration of the flight, and how many bags you have. ©Google Step 4 While briefly mentioned in the last step, the price filter will be extremely helpful here, especially if you’re traveling with a strict budget. Set the price to the highest amount you’ll pay for your trip, and Google Flights won’t show you anything above that range in the timeline you’ve set for it. ©Google Step 5 When looking at a flight, Google Flights will let you know if the price of that ticket is in the low, average, or high range. If the airfares shown are all in the high range, you may have chosen a peak time to travel. If you can reschedule, you might save money on your flight. ©Google And there you have it! A step-by-step guide to finding the cheapest flights on Google Flights. It’s important to note that while there is currently a “book on Google” feature, over the next 12 months, this feature will be phased out, as Google has found that consumers would rather book directly with the airline or with a travel agent. Make air travel as stress-free as possible Are you traveling with a young child soon? We’ve got some tips to help you make sure you both have a smooth flight, and we’ve also created a list of air travel tips that will 100% change the way you travel. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest travel tips and tricks! 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. Here are 21 travel tips a former flight attendant NEEDS you to know! 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. Where are you booking your next trip to? Let us know in the comments below! The post How to Find the Best Airfare DEALS on Google Flights first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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No two Disney World hotels are alike, and that’s why they’re so much fun. Riviera Resort From the over-the-top pop culture-inspired Pop Century Resort to the beach-y vibes of Disney’s Caribbean Beach to the tropical feel of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, there’s a hotel to satisfy just about anyone! We often visit the hotels to check out all the latest, so let’s see what’s new! Riviera Resort Food Updates Le Petit Cafe The pumpkin coffee flavors have arrived. You can get a Pumpkin Spice Latte for $4.99… Pumpkin coffee! …or a Pumpkin Cold Brew for $4.79. Should You Skip Starbucks for Disney’s New Pumpkin Coffee? We Found Out. Caribbean Beach Merchandise Updates Calypso Trading Post A new 50th Anniversary Tumbler is here! New tumbler The tumbler is $24.99. Check Out The NEW 50th Anniversary Vans Slip-on Shoes That Are Now in Disney World! Art of Animation Merchandise Updates Ink and Paint We found two new BOGG Tote Bags. There’s Purple Tote… Purple Tote …and an Orange Tote. Both are $99.99 each. Orange Tote We also found some Halloween gear, including a Halloween Mickey Hourglass for $39.99… Spooky hourglass …a Skeleton Dance Lantern for $34.99… Skeletons! …a Skeleton Dance Tee for $36.99… Skeleton Tee …and a Skeleton Dance Shot Glass! Shot glass The shot glass is $9.99. Here Are The Technical Issues That Could RUIN Your Morning in Disney World Art of Animation Food Updates The Drop-Off Bar You can now get a Wallaby Way Lemonade for $14. Wallaby Lemonade It’s made with Bacardi Limon Rum and Lemonade. How You Can Send a Letter to Santa From Disney World — Year-Round! BoardWalk Inn Other Updates The creepy Nanny Chairs are missing! Where did they go? We assume they’ll return, as they are pretty iconic, even if they do creep us out. Here are 7 Best Disney World Restaurants If You Have Food Allergies Grand Floridian Food Updates Gasparilla Island Grill We noticed that you can get a Mickey Jack-‘0-Lantern Cake Pop for $8.49. PHOTO As Hocus Pocus fans, we HAD to check out the Black Flame Candle Cake — It’s a vanilla sponge cake with caramel buttercream and white chocolate ganache for $7.99. Black Flame Candle Cake It was also DELICIOUS — plus lots of fun! Click here to read our review of the Black Flame Candle Cake! Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates Basin You can now get a spooky Cauldron Bath Bomb! It’s got a spider in it! The bath bomb is $9.99. How Shopping Just Got CHEAPER for Disney World Annual Passholders Curiouser Clothiers There’s a Grand Floridian Loungefly Mini Backpack with the Grand Floridian logo all over it. Nab it now for $75. New Loungefly alert! We also found some new Grand Floridian Loungefly Minnie Ears — and they are SWEET. Grand Floridian Ears The ears are $39.99. See more photos of these ears! Yacht Club Food Updates The Market at Ale & Compass We were very happy that we went out of our way to try the Encanto Mariposa Cupcake, which is a vanilla cupcake with guava mousse, buttercream, and golden mariposa fondant decor. By the way, did you know that “mariposa” means “butterfly” in Spanish? We loved it! Not only is this cupcake GORGEOUS, but it’s also quite tasty! Grab it now through October 15th for $6.29. Read our full cupcake review! Old Key West Food Updates Good’s Food To Go We also tried Bruno’s Vision Cupcake, which is a tres leches vanilla cupcake filled with dulce de leche with whipped cream and sugar “vision” shards. This doesn’t really look like a cupcake, though and the sugar shards pretty much dissolved and disappeared into the cake. Bruno’s Vision Cupcake However, it was still VERY good, but we still couldn’t get over how this wasn’t actually a cupcake. It’s available through October 15th for $6.29. Read our full review of the cupcake here! Thinking about staying in a Disney World hotel? Be sure to read this before booking your trip! There’s a lot of information you’ll need to know about because there are a LOT of hotels in Disney World at pretty much every price point. If you have plans on staying off-property, we’ve also put together some best tips on how to tackle the parks! 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! What’s your favorite Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at the Disney World Hotels: Grand Floridian Loungefly Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for Disney World planning tips. It’s Halloween time! Before you get to Disney World one of the most important things you need to do is schedule your Park Pass Reservations — otherwise, you may not be able to get into a Disney Park. Whether you’re visiting for a day or a week, we’ve got all the Park Pass availabilities you need to know for next week, September 18th to 24th. Magic Kingdom Park Hours Next week, Magic Kingdom opens at 8AM or 9AM, depending on the day. On nights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on September 18th, 20th, and 23rd, Magic Kingdom is open from 8AM-6PM. ©Disney On September 19th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-10PM, and on September 21st, 22nd, and 24th, it’s open from 9AM-11PM. Extended Evening Hours (for qualifying Disney World Resort hotel guests) will take place on September 21st from 11PM-1AM. EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT is open from 8:30AM to 9PM every day next week. ©Disney On Tuesday, September 19th, Extended Evening Hours take place from 9PM to 11PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, next week’s daily hours are 8:30AM to 9PM. ©Disney That means both Hollywood Studios and EPCOT have the same hours next week, which makes Park Hopping a lot easier! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours Disney’s Animal Kingdom will once again change up daily hours on weekdays. On the weekend dates of September 18th and 24th, the park will be open from 8AM to 8PM. ©Disney From September 19th to 23rd, however, the hours change to 8AM to 7PM. Park Pass Reservation Availability It’s time to check out Park Pass Reservation availability for next week! For Theme Park Tickets, availability is mostly open with the exception of September 26th, on which date Magic Kingdom is already full. ©Disney For select Disney World hotel guests, availability is the same, with Magic Kingdom full on September 26th. ©Disney Disney World Annual Passholders also have a separate calendar for blockout dates and eligible Park Pass Reservations dates. The Incredi Pass has no blockout dates and it looks like availability is wide open. ©Disney The Sorcerer Pass also has wide open availability, other than being blocked out from November 23rd to 26th. ©Disney The Pirate Pass is blocked out on several dates but is otherwise open for reservations. ©Disney The Pixie Dust Pass is blocked out on weekends and the week of November 21st to 25th, otherwise has open availability next week. ©Disney And that’s what you need to know about Disney World’s park hours and Park Pass availability for next week! We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! EPCOT If you’re thinking about planning a trip to Disney World soon, we’ve got your covered with how early you need to start planning your 2023 trip and the dining reservations that will be the hardest to get in 2023. Keep following DFB for everything you need to know to have your BEST Disney World trip ever! The TRUTH about HUGE changes coming to Disney World… Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Will you be in Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post A Complete Look at Park Pass Reservation Availability For Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Yes, we’re still celebrating Halloween in Disney World, and that means we’re eating ALL the Halloween snacks we can get our hands on. Backstretch Pool Bar But did you know that we’ll soon be celebrating something else? From September 15th through October 15th, Disney World is also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and that means a lot of NEW food is available! We’re trying one of those new snacks RIGHT NOW! So we’re heading over to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort to visit the Backstretch Pool Bar. There, we’re trying the Isa Jacaranda Cone, which is made with blue vanilla soft-serve with a hurricane of fondant flowers and glitter on a green cake cone. Here it is! Even though it’s blue, it’s clear the soft serve is vanilla. It’s refreshing and the cone is crunchy, however, the flowers were not what we were expecting. These flowers were not fondant, but hard candy that was very crunchy and fake tasting. Can you see the glitter? The treat is also covered in glitter, so kids and Encanto fans will love this treat, but if you don’t want your hands to be blue or covered in glitter, we suggest picking a different treat! But if you want this for yourself, you can try it out for $6.49. That was the specialty treat we came to try, but there are also some new snacks here that you can grab on your pool day! Grab a meal and try the Buffalo Chicken Nachos for $10.49. Yum! These nachos are made with chips and are covered in blue cheese, blue cheese queso, shredded buffalo chicken, and chopped celery. The buffalo chicken was very fresh and the celery was refreshing and added an extra crunch! We really enjoyed these, but if you’re not a fan of blue cheese or spice, this likely isn’t for you. Nachos And there’s one more snack/meal to try, which is the New York Style Hot Dog! This is a traditional Disney hot dog with New York-style onions, which gave it a kick and made it spicy! There’s a hot dog too! However, there’s also a sweetness there, making this hot dog much more adventurous than other Disney hot dogs. The bun was soft and fresh, and the hot dog was cooked well. The hot dog comes with a side of chips. Look at those onions! If you’re not an onion person, don’t like spice, or are looking for a traditional hot dog, we suggest choosing a different meal, but if you’re an onion fanatic (or enjoy sauerkraut on your hot dogs) and want to add some spice to your comfort food, give this a try! You can grab it for $9.49. Saratoga Springs Resort Looking for even more snacks? Don’t forget about all the fall and Halloween snacks you can also now get in Disney World! Want even more than that? You can also get 50th anniversary snacks! 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? Do these sound like things you’d like to try? Let us know in the comments! The post Buffalo Chicken Nachos and 2 More NEW Snacks Are Hiding in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you heard the recent news about Disney World?! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad During Disney’s D23 Expo, it was revealed that an expansion was being considered for Magic Kingdom, and that DinoLand U.S.A. could be replaced. None of it’s official yet, but the ideas are pretty interesting. Would these new areas make the parks way more crowded? Would lines get longer? We can’t know until it possibly happens, but we CAN plan for the wait times we have right now. So, let’s take a look at all of the average wait times from around Disney World this week! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight tied for the highest wait time at 44 minutes. Peter Pan’s Flight After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 33 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 31 minutes, Splash Mountain at 30 minutes, Space Mountain at 23 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 22 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 21 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 21 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 20 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 19 minutes. Inside the Haunted Mansion Next, we had Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 13 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 13 minutes,“it’s a small world” at 11 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 10 minutes, and Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 9 minutes. Tomorrowland Speedway Then, we saw Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 8 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 8 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 8 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 7 minutes, and Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 7 minutes. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel And rides that had even lower wait times were Liberty Square Riverboat at 4 minutes and Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes. Rides with no waits were Country Bear Jamboree, Tom Sawyer Island, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. Your Ultimate 1-Day Plan For Magic Kingdom EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Frozen Ever After at 55 minutes. Frozen Ever After Then, we had Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 51 minutes, Test Track at 44 minutes, Soarin’ at 17 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 12 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 8 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 8 minutes, Living with the Land at 8 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 7 minutes, and The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 5 minutes. Living with the Land Most of the theater shows in EPCOT had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 73 minutes. Rise of the Resistance After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 64 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 49 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 48 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 45 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 43 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 34 minutes. Are you scared? And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 25 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 14 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 10 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 9 minutes. 7 TERRIBLE Things We Recommend in Disney World Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 55 minutes. Pandora Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 54 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 27 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 21 minutes, Expedition Everest at 17 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 12 minutes. Safari! Following behind was It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 9 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 5 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. The Big Thing You Forgot to Do Before Your Disney World Trip That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! As you can see, they’re still pretty low compared to what we’re used to seeing during the summer and other busy times during the year. So, this might be a great time to go to the parks, or to plan for a trip in 2023 around this time. We can help you plan with our tips like which restaurants will be the hardest to get reservations at in Disney World in 2023, 5 ways to save $1,000 on your Disney trip, and the planning tips you need to know about before your next Disney World trip. EPCOT Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. 7 TERRIBLE Things We Recommend in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. 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Do you love to cruise with Disney Cruise Line? Disney Wish Have you already booked (or even taken) a trip on the newest in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Wish? Did you (pun intended) wish you could just stay there forever, enjoying all the food, activities, and the cruising lifestyle? Well, it’s not Disney Cruise Line, but there IS a luxury cruise ship that will let you move in — PERMANENTLY. A travel company called Storylines at Sea is creating a ship with luxury residential units — and yes, you can move in and live there indefinitely, just floating around on the ocean. This cruise ship boasts a total of 20 restaurants, 1 garden, a library with 10,000 books, 18 decks, a micro-brewery, a theater, three pools, and more — pretty much everything you’d need. ©Storylines at Sea Of course, the luxury of living at sea will cost you: homes inside the ship start at a cool $875K for a studio cabin with a Murphy bed and go up to $8 million. That’s a lot of money for such a small space! However, that price includes EVERYTHING, including all food, drinks, wellness doctor visits (yes, really), internet and wi-fi, laundry services, onboard entertainment, and pretty much all other living costs. ©Storylines at Sea Residents will also get to visit cities all over the world, including locations in Italy, Greece, Croatia, and more. So if that sounds good and you’ve got the cash, you could be living the dream out on the water for as long as you want! You’d have to book quickly, though, because a lot of the space on the ship is already sold out. It will set sail in 2025. For the rest of us, we’ll just have to settle for the occasional Disney Cruise, but at least we’ll get the joy of meeting Mickey and Minnie and friends while we’re at it! We’ve got a free booklet you can grab if you’re interested in a cruise on the Disney Wish! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you want to live at sea permanently? Let us know in the comments! The post You Could Permanently LIVE on a Cruise Ship...But It'll Cost You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re constantly on the lookout for new and exciting experiences in Disney parks. Disney California Adventure We keep you updated on all of Disney’s construction on new attractions, guide you through navigating their after-hours events, and tell you what Disney food may and may not be enjoyable to you. If you enjoy the workout aspect of walking around during a Disney park day, you’ll love this early-morning workout option inside the parks! If you’re staying at a Disneyland Resort, you can take advantage of Tenaya Stone Spa‘s group fitness activities! Many of these activities take place in areas inside and around Disney California Adventure before it opens for the day. There are over a dozen different class options, one of them being Boot Camp in Disney California Adventure. ©Disney You’ll travel from land to land inside the park with push-ups, squats, and sit-ups, and you’ll maintain a 12-minute-per-mile pace jogging around the park. Other classes include yoga, Fascia Release, meditation, stretching, and an obstacle challenge inside Disney California Adventure. You could workout inside an empty Avengers Campus! Classes are offered to all Disneyland hotel guests for an additional fee. Class reservations are required as all classes have very limited capacity, and you can make one by calling your resort, visiting the Tenaya Stone Spa directly, or visiting the website online. Make a Disney Boot Camp reservation here! Not sure what you should do to make your vacation the best it can be? We’ve made a list of some of the best things you can do with kids, 25 things you may have no idea even HAPPEN in Disney, as well as the 45 BEST things we’ve done in Disney World. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here are 50 things you can do FOR FREE in Disney World! 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 Would you get up early for an early morning workout in the parks? Let us know below! The post You Can Take a Workout Class INSIDE a Disney Theme Park! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to unique concepts, Disney World restaurants often push the envelope. Space 220 One of the most unique dining experiences is at Space 220 in EPCOT, where guests take a space elevator to the Centauri Space Station to have a drink or some small bites in the lounge or have a full meal, all surrounded by the beauty of space. The restaurant even has its own line of collectible trading cards that come with every kid’s meal, kid’s drink, or with any of the “zero-proof” cocktails on the menu. Soon, three NEW cards will be available. Each detail on the collectible cards from Space 220 has a special meaning — every series of cards are named after a planet with six cards in each series. Each series also includes a rare Tech-Specs card that is stamped with blue foil ink and gives details about current and future space technology. Some of the cards The three NEW cards are being released in honor of Space 220’s one-year anniversary at EPCOT on September 20th. The cards are Saturn… ©Space 220 …Jupiter… ©Space 220 …and Mars! ©Space 220 So be sure to look for those the next time you dine there. Note that you will need to grab an advance dining reservation for either the Space 220 Lounge or Restaurant as there is very limited walk-up availability, so try to nab that 60 days from the first day of your Disney World vacation. This is one reservation that can be hard to get! Looking for ideas on what to eat once you’re there? We’ve reviewed some of the newest menu items so you’ll know exactly what to order! Also, be sure not to miss out on these fun details! 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 been to Space 220? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 NEW Collectibles Are Coming to Space 220 in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re going to Disney World next week, you’ve probably already done a LOT of planning. You’ve made those Park Pass Reservations, booked a table at your favorite restaurant, and figured out which rides you’re going to first. Great job! Ready to go to Disney World? Just one more thing before you grab your suitcase and head out the door — make sure you’re aware of what’s going to be CLOSED during your next trip. From rides to shows, restaurants to water parks, there are a few attractions that are going to be temporarily unavailable. To prevent any unpleasant surprises, check out our full list here of what’s not available in the parks and hotels next week. Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad is still closed in Magic Kingdom. Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date for this attraction, but we did recently hear the train testing, so that could be a good sign that it will reopen soon! Still no train! It’s possible that the Railroad will remain closed until construction wraps up on the TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster in Tomorrowland. That coaster is slated to open in spring 2023, so we’re hoping that the Railroad returns by then, if not sooner. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Over by Space Mountain, the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. gift shop is currently closed. This is another area that’s been affected by the TRON construction, but it looks like Disney is taking the opportunity to refurbish the store while it’s blocked off by construction. Completely Gutted Disney hasn’t announced when this store will reopen, but — like the Railroad — it might remain closed until TRON is ready to open. Enchanted Tales with Belle Enchanted Tales with Belle is a character meet-and-greet experience where you could previously help Belle tell the story of Beauty and the Beast. Enchanted Tales with Belle Right now, this attraction is closed, and Disney hasn’t said when it might reopen. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Belle isn’t the only character who is unavailable for a meet and greet right now. At Pete’s Silly Sideshow, Minnie, Daisy, Goofy, and Donald used to greet guests while dressed in their circus performer outfits. Pete’s Silly Sideshow This attraction is currently closed, and the only clue we have to its reopening is that Disney said it will return “in the coming months.” In the meantime, you can visit Minnie at the Town Square Theater with Mickey! Meet Ariel at Her Grotto Ariel’s meet-and-greet in Magic Kingdom is also closed. Although Ariel’s Grotto is not open for guests to visit, you can still visit the Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid ride, which is located nearby. Ariel’s Grotto Disney hasn’t said when Ariel will return to her meet and greet. Check out the NEW lands Disney teased for a Magic Kingdom expansion. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Feathered Friends in Flight Animal Kingdom is home to several great shows, like Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…And Beyond! Another one of the popular shows in this park — Feathered Friends in Flight — is going to be closed for all of this next week. Feathered Friends in Flight The show, in which Animal Kingdom trainers teach guests about the birds that live in the park, will be closed through September 24th. It should reopen on the 25th. Check out new snacks in Animal Kingdom that might make you re-think your dining plans! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid Like Magic Kingdom, Ariel is also missing from Holywood Studios! The Little Mermaid-themed stage show is still closed right now. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t announced when or if The Voyage of the Little Mermaid will return. Fantasmic! We’re getting SO excited for the return of Fantasmic!, but Disney still hasn’t announced a specific reopening date. Fantasmic banner We know that the show will return sometime this year, which means it must be back in the next few months. Disney has announced that Cast Member rehearsals have already started, so we know we’re close! Another Hollywood Studios gift shop is now using Mobile Checkout! EPCOT Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 is not currently playing in EPCOT’s World Showcase. Instead, the theater is being used as the home of the Appleseed Orchard Food & Wine Festival booth. 2022 Appleseed Orchard Festival Booth The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival ends on November 19th, so we’re expecting the Canada Far & Wide film to return after that date. American Adventure Pavilion The American Adventure show in EPCOT’s World Showcase is not showing times beginning on September 19th. American Adventure Disney hasn’t announced an official closure for this pavilion, so it’s possible that the missing times are a glitch on the website. Check the My Disney Experience app during your visit to see if the show is running while you’re there. We found a SECRET treat in EPCOT! Disney World Hotels Kona Café — Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the table service restaurant Kona Café is temporarily closed. This spot will reopen sometime in fall 2022 with “an enhanced table-service experience.” Kona Cafe is closed Don’t worry, though — 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 seafood restaurant at the Grand Floridian) is currently closed as well. This restaurant closed back in July and isn’t expected to reopen until sometime next year. Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Disney has said that Narcoossee’s will reopen in 2023 with “an enhanced table-service experience.” If you’re visiting Disney World on these 2023 dates, book your hotel NOW. 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. Now you’re all set for your next Disney vacation! But if you want a little more help with the planning, we’re more than happy to lend a hand. If you want to do some vacation research just before you head out (or even on the way!), check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. 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We’ll admit that we’ve been having a lot of fun with the MagicBand+. We’re loving MagicBand+ Although we got our hands on it a little early thanks to an accidental release, we didn’t really get a chance to try it out until its official release date. Since then, we’ve been waving our arms at the 50th anniversary statues and collecting bounties in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. We’ve also loved so many of the designs, too — and today, we found EVEN MORE! So first off, we found a Coco MagicBand+ with Miguel in the center. It’s COCO! One side has a pretty floral design with Miguel’s guitar. Miguel’s guitar! The other side has more of the floral design with skulls. Flowers and skulls We also found a First Visit MagicBand+, which is PERFECT for the Disney World first-timer! The center says “First Visit.” First visit! One side has Pluto, Minnie, and Donald… Pluto, Minnie, and Donald! …while the other side has Mickey and Pluto and it says “You are here!” Mickey and Pluto! If you’re a fan of Goofy, you’ll have to get the Goofy MagicBand+, which has him and a speech bubble saying “Gawrsh” in the center! GOOFY! One side says “Goofy” with his face on it… We love Goofy! …while the other side has another Goofy on it! There he is! Baby Yoda is the star of the Grogu MagicBand+, which says “Star Wars” in the middle. Baby Yoda One side says “Grogu” on it… Grogu! …while the other side has sweet baby Grogu’s face! He’s peeking at us We even found a Princess Jasmine MagicBand+, with a pretty flower in the center of it (this matches a lot of the other new Jasmine merchandise we’ve seen recently). Princess Jasmine One side has moons, stars, and a flying carpet on it… Moons and stars …while the other has Jasmine on it! The princess! Finally, we found a Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway MagicBand+! It’s got Chuuby, the bird, in the center! A ride MagicBand+! One side has Pluto… He’s a good dog …while the other has Mickey and Minnie as they appear in the ride! Mickey and Minnie We found all these new MagicBand+ designs at Riverside Depot in Animal Kingdom, but there was a price discrepancy. Although some were marked as “Lilac” price, which is $54.99, they were actually all supposed to be “Slate,” which is $44.99 — a Cast Member told us they had been mislabeled. Sure enough, when we rang up a MagicBand+ marked Lilac, we got the lower $44.99 price. So keep that in mind if you ever come across something similar — it never hurts to ask a Cast Member or have something rung up, just in case! These things do occasionally happen! MagicBand+ display We checked to see if these new designs were online, but they’re not available on shopDisney just yet. We will let you know when they turn up, though. In the meantime, here are the MagicBand+ designs you can find in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried out the MagicBand+ yet? Let us know in the comments! The post The Newest MagicBand+ Designs in Disney World Are CHEAPER Than They Appear first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Big changes might be on the horizon for the Disney World parks, including new rides, updated lands, and more. But what changes are happening right NOW? Hollywood Studios Little things change all the time in Disney World — new snacks, merchandise, construction projects, and more pop up all the time. So come with us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to find out what’s NEW since the last time we visited! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Updates Disney World is currently celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month with LOTS of new snacks and treats around the parks and hotels. If you want to grab any of the new eats, you’ll have to hurry — most are only available until the end of the celebration on October 15th. Here are a few of the limited-time offerings that we tried recently! Rosie’s All-American Cafe At Rosie’s All-American Cafe, we got the new Tres Leches. These are tres leches cake served with whipped cream, a fresh strawberry, strawberry candy rocks, and a white chocolate coin. You can get one for $5.49. Tres Leches We thought the Tres Leches cake was delicious! Although ours was missing the fresh strawberry (probably a fluke, since we were the first ones to buy it), the flavors were all still very tasty together, and we would highly recommend this as a light and flavorful dessert. Click here to read our full review of Tres Leches. BaseLine Tap House We didn’t have the same luck over at BaseLine Tap House. This is where we tried the Michelada for $10. The Michelada is made with Golden Road Golden State Cerveza, tomato-clam juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and chili-lime seasoning. Michelada To us, this tasted like a spicy tomato-flavored beer. It might be your jam if you’re a big Bloody Mary fan, but we weren’t really into it. There was just too much heat from the hot sauce, and we thought it overwhelmed the rest of the flavors. Read our full review of the Michelada here! Backlot Express Finally, we cooled off that drink with the Frozen Mojito. It’s made with Bacardí Superior Rum, Lime Juice, and Mint Mojito flavor for $14, and you can find it at Backlot Express. Great choice for a warm day We loved this drink! It was light and refreshing, with a strong citrus flavor and just a hint of mint. Check out our full review of the Frozen Mojito here. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Construction Updates There were a few little changes around the park that we noticed as we were walking around. First of all, there were banners for Disney’s upcoming Andor series in Animation Courtyard. The Star Wars series will premiere on Disney+ on September 21st. ‘Andor’ Banners Over at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, we noticed that Mobile Checkout is now available in this shop! You can skip the line at the register by using the My Disney Experience app to scan and purchase the souvenirs you want. Mobile Checkout While we were shopping around, we also noticed that the Dok-Ondar animatronic is missing again — the curtain was pulled over to hide his usual spot. Where’d he go? At Toy Story Land, we saw an exciting update at Roundup Rodeo BBQ — the new table service restaurant coming to this land in 2022. You can now see scaffolding up beyond the construction walls! Scaffolding! The restaurant will serve barbecue and will be themed to a rodeo playset. We can’t wait to go inside when it opens! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates There was a lot of new merchandise all throughout the park — join us on a shopping spree! The Darkroom At the Darkroom, we spotted a couple of new phone cases, including a Star Wars Halloween case for $29.99… Star Wars phone case …and an Orange Bird phone case. Orange Bird phone case The Orange Bird one was $34.99. Keystone Clothiers Keystone Clothiers had a few new items to celebrate the upcoming premiere of Andor. There was a shirt for $36.99… ‘Andor’ tee …a hoodie for $59.99… ‘Andor’ sweatshirt …a long-sleeve shirt for $39.99… ‘Andor’ long sleeve shirt …and a crossbody bag for $44.99. ‘Andor’ bag Remember all the variants from the Disney+ show Loki? Well, one of the fan-favorite characters is now a plush in Disney World! You can get the Alligator Loki stuffed animal for $54.99. Alligator Loki plush Speaking of lovable Disney+ characters, we spotted a Baby Yoda succulent pot for $24.99. Baby Yoda succulent pot And finally, you can find a kids’ Halloween hoodie that’s made especially for Marvel fans. Halloween hoodie The new hoodie is $44.99. Celebrity 5 & 10 There were a couple of new mugs at Celebrity 5 & 10. There’s an Avengers mug for $19.99… Avengers mug …and a Fantasyland mug also for $19.99. Fantasyland mug This mug says “Living in a Fantasyland.” Legends of Hollywood Legends of Hollywood had a few new t-shirts, including a Castle tee for $36.99… Castle tee …a Disney Villains Graffiti tee for $36.99… Disney Villains tee …a Baymax (from Big Hero 6) tee for $36.99… Baymax tee …and a “You’re Welcome” Moana tank top for $36.99. ‘Moana’ tank top Fans of Disney’s Aladdin should check out the new BaubleBar jewelry at this shop as well. We found some Jasmine earrings for $50… Jasmine Earrings …and a Jasmine necklace for $55. Jasmine necklace The necklace has charms inspired by Jasmine’s aesthetic. Tower Hotel Gifts After you finish riding the Tower of Terror, take a second to look around the gift shop located near the exit. It has some fun treasures you won’t see in many other places! For example, we found a Funko Pop! set with a golden bellhop Mickey and a little Tower of Terror figurine. This set costs $39.99. Tower of Terror Funko Pop! There was also a Sleeping Beauty Disney Designer Doll. Princess Aurora doll We’ve seen several of those gorgeous dolls in the parks and online, but hey don’t come cheap. This one will set you back $129.99. Rock Around the Shop Near the exit to Rockin’ Roller Coaster, we spotted a couple of new Star Wars magnets. There was a Clone Wars magnet for $14.99… Clone Wars magnet …and a Star Wars Halloween magnet, also for $14.99. Star Wars magnet And if you want to keep your AirPods safe, check out this new Baby Yoda case! Baby Yoda AirPods case You can get it for $19.99. Beverly Sunset Boutique Our last stop on this shopping spree is Beverly Sunset Boutique, which only reopened recently after being closed because of supply chain problems. Here, we found a few more magnets, which were all themed after Disney x Pixar’s Lightyear. There was a Sox magnet… Sox Magnet …a Buzz Lightyear magnet… Buzz Lightyear Magnet …and another magnet featuring Sox. Each of these magnets costs $14.99. Sox Magnet Fans of Turning Red will love the Mei as a Red Panda plush, which we also spotted in this gift shop! ‘Turning Red’ plush It’s available for $39.99. Click here to check out NEW MagicBands online now! And that’s it for the updates from Hollywood Studios. If you’re getting ready to visit Disney World soon, we’d love to help you plan your vacation! Echo Lake One of the best secrets to planning the perfect trip is this discount code – WDW2022. Use it to save 25% when you buy our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. Ready to get started? Keep following DFB for all the latest Disney World news! Click here to find out what’s new over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing to do in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments. The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Construction PROGRESS on Roundup Rodeo BBQ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ll admit that we were excited about the prospect of the Brightline train that would have connected Orlando Airport to Disney Springs. ©Brightline This year, though, Disney backed out of the deal that would bring a train to Disney Springs after a considerable change was made to the train’s route that didn’t support a Disney Springs station. However, a Brightline train station is still coming to Orlando International Airport, and we just got a big update about its progress. Brightline has reported that construction of the Orlando International Airport station is 83% complete and that the new station will be located in the airport’s new Terminal C, which opens next week. The train station is expected to open in 2023. The train from Orlando International Airport will offer service to and from South Florida, connecting those two parts of the state by rail. Although it won’t connect to Disney World, it will still offer a new convenient method of transportation in the state. It will also stop near Disney World, so it is still an option to get there — it just won’t be as easy as a Disney Springs station could have been. ©Brightline Trains If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you will need to know about transportation to and from Orlando International Airport. Although you can rent a car, take a taxi, or book a rideshare, there are also two shuttle services that can take you to and from Disney World as well: The Sunshine Flyer and Mears Connect. If you choose to use Mears Connect, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to use it once you arrive in Orlando. Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Transportation 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 using the Brightline train from Orlando International Airport when it opens? Let us know in the comments! The post BIG Update on the High-Speed Train Construction at Orlando International Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You may have seen the concept art for the NEW Moana attraction coming to EPCOT a thousand times, but have you REALLY looked at it?! Concept Art We’ve watched the construction progress on this attraction and shared all the latest details with you, but today we’re doing a DEEP DIVE into the concept art to see what secrets may be hidden within! Concept Art Disclaimer Before we begin, we do have a few disclaimers. The first is our concept art disclaimer. What we’ll be breaking down today is Disney’s concept art that has been shared for this space. The concept art is just that…a concept. It doesn’t necessarily show everything in its final form. Journey of Water construction — September 2022 Things could look very different once they’re finalized and actually inside the park. So take everything here with a grain of salt because some of the foliage, structures, etc. in this concept art might be totally different or not even there when we get to the final version of this attraction! DFB Disclaimer Our second disclaimer is a disclaimer for ourselves. To do this breakdown, we zoomed in on Disney’s concept art…a LOT. We analyzed each corner and really tried to do a real Sherlock Holmes on this thing. But the truth is that these mysteries will probably only be solved once the attraction opens. Rockwork that looks like a fish to us might just be totally normal rockwork without any fishy tendencies. Heck, we were seeing all KINDS of stuff when we analyzed the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure model and the concept art for the potential Coco, Zootopia, and other areas teased for Disney. So bear with us as we go on this “I Spy” adventure. And pull our your glasses while you’re at it. The Attraction And finally, before we begin, let’s go over what this attraction is meant to be. Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana is a walk-through attraction coming to EPCOT, scheduled to open in late 2023. The experience is meant to be a “lush exploration trail” that’ll allow guests to “play with magical, living water” and learn about the importance of the natural cycle of water. ©Disney Images will guide guests through the cycle of water in “fun and engaging ways to tell our story of the vital link we share with water across our planet, and inspire the important role we all share in preserving this life-giving and life-sustaining precious resource.” Okay, let’s get into our analysis. Our Analysis Let’s start with an overall look. You can see that the entire area is housed across from The Seas With Nemo and Friends (you can see that existing pavilion in the lower left-hand corner of the image). So if you leave that Nemo area, step under the monorail line, and across the small path, you’ll be led to what appears to be the Moana attraction’s main entrance area. ©Disney One note, the entire attraction does seem to make heavy use of rockwork. We wonder if any of that is inspired by one part of the movie that also features a lot of rocks — the “You’re Welcome” scene on that little island Maui had been stuck on. Hmmm… ©Disney Now, let’s take each little area of the walk-through experience individually. At the front, it looks like there is a sign that says “Journey of Water” made out of materials that look very natural, with an almost island vibe — pretty fitting. To the left of the sign, there appears to be a path leading into the walk-through attraction. Next to that is an awning and what appears to be the area where Cast Members will likely chat with guests and answer any questions before going in. Past that it looks like there is another entrance (or, more likely, an exit) to the attraction. Since this is a walk-through attraction, it would be a bit chaotic to have guests coming in through multiple entrances and potentially having to cross one another on the paths. So this could primarily serve as the exit. ©Disney Okay, let’s tackle what’s just past that main entrance by the sign. Here, it looks like there will be a rock and water feature with the signature emblem of Moana — that spiral design. ©Disney It looks very much like some of the rockwork Disney revealed not too long ago. ©Disney This entryway also seems to be the same as what was depicted in much earlier concept art. It looks like this area will probably have some flowers and water features to really set the tone of this attraction and welcome guests in. Journey of Water Concept Art © Disney And we’ve actually seen a structure with that same design in the works at the park! It’s so great to see things go from concept to physical form. It has Moana’s symbol! Next, we get to an area of rockwork with what appear to be some jumping water fountains on the top, and some more unique and colorful effects on the bottom. ©Disney It could be that those water effects on the bottom will be somewhat similar to the ones that were used at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train queue where you could wave your hand under the spouts to make the water dance and make music play. The concept art for the Moana attraction does seem to display some color effects, so it’s possible that music or other effects will be tied to it as well. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train This area also seems to match up with earlier concept art that had been shared, showing some water coming out from rocks with special effects, and people playing with the water by putting their hands underneath the rocks. We have a feeling this will be a popular spot with little ones! Journey of Water Concept Art as seen in The EPCOT Experience From this area, it seems like there will likely be a path that leads you up to a larger area with more water and rockwork. That path isn’t clearly marked here though and seems to be covered in foliage. It’s very possible that there will be more water effects or other special things to look at here, but Disney hasn’t given us a peek at those just yet! In the next space, it looks like there are some streams and pond-like water features with rocks that cross them. There’s also a lot of lush greenery depicted in this area, with some big trees, bushes, and plants. In the back, it almost looks like there could be an awning, similar to the one at the front of the attraction, offering guests a shady area to relax under. It’s not totally clear where the paths go in this space. Will you get to walk behind the waterfall? Closer to the little ponds and streams? We’ll have to wait to find out. But it does seem like the big “draw” in this area is that waterfall. We have a feeling that, especially on an empty day, it’ll be a lovely spot to take in the views and just listen to the water. ©Disney If we do end up walking past the back of the waterfall, we could get a little surprise moment (perhaps!) inspired by the scene in Moana where she discovers the boats behind the waterfall. Bring on the epic music and some cool lighting effects! ©Disney From there, it looks like you go down a path that passes by more greenery, some of the unique lampposts that dot the area (giving us some Pandora: The World of Avatar vibes with those for sure), and a structure to the right of more rockwork. The concept art almost makes it look like some of the water from the larger structure we’re about to get to is jumping into that smaller rock structure you pass on this path, and then pours out from there. It’s possible that might pour out into a stream that then leads back to the waterfall, ponds, and little streams from the previous area. ©Disney Then, you enter what appears to be a more interactive play area, or at least an area with some more eye-catching effects. There’s a LOT of jumping water here, and it even looks like some water may jump on top of the entrance to the “main” part of this space — creating a sort-of water gate you must go under to enter. ©Disney To the right-hand side, there are some guests standing near a central lamppost in front of rockwork with water spouting overhead. The water appears to “jump” across the rocks and OVER the people below. This isn’t exactly a water ride so you likely won’t get soaked, but we could definitely see the potential for some water to splash you (just a bit) while standing underneath this area. It looks like the rockwork to the right-hand side has more of a waterfall effect, while the other rockwork is made of more “pools” of water that then spout outward to other little rock pools. ©Disney There appear to be some carvings in these rocks, though it’s difficult to get any true sense of what they are. Could they be representative of the gods or demigods, like Maui and Tamatoa? Could they be representative of the sea and its many creatures? Or maybe they’ll have more of a Kakamora feel to them? Is it just us or do those give you some fish…or bird(?) vibes? ©Disney There are some carvings in rocks in part of the Moana film, during the “You’re Welcome” song — so maybe they’ll be more similar to that. ©Disney They could also just be regular carvings, ’cause you know…that’d be totally normal. It’s not entirely clear but we can’t wait to find out. And do you see the little figures with their arms spread out? Like that one person with a red backpack who has their arms up in the air? Is it possible that this area will include some kind of guest interaction that CAUSES the water to jump so spectacularly? ©Disney It seems possible. In another part of the concept art for this area, there are actually 2 people with their arms stretched out, and some of the water around them rising up from the pools below. Did their movements cause that or somehow lead to the water effect? Disney has a lot of technology in the works that are meant to focus on guest interactivity, so it’s certainly possible. This space as a whole seems to really focus on the guest’s involvement and interaction with water. It does seem, however, that there are barriers (like fences) in place to keep guests from interacting a little too much with that water! ©Disney Quick question as we transition between areas, who are these people? We see guests depicted throughout the attraction wearing differently-colored clothing, etc., and yet these people all seem to be dressed in the same sort-of brown color. Are they just a color-coordinated family? Are they Cast Members? Is there a reason they’ve congregated in this one area? We have a lot of questions. ©Disney In the top part of this interactive area, it looks like there is a big awning tied to some posts in the area. ©Disney The awning has some designs on it reminiscent of the designs from the film, like those used on the sails for the boats. ©Disney Underneath the awnings, it looks like water is pouring from the ceiling? Or maybe those are shiny poles or other structures of some sort? Considering that this is a water-themed attraction, our guess is that they are water or something water-related, meant to encourage guests to play and have fun. Perhaps this is part of the attraction that discusses the water cycle as it comes from the sky to the ground. The attraction is meant to teach guests about the importance of the natural water cycle. In one image depicting the style of graphic that’ll be used throughout the attraction, it did show the part of the cycle where water goes from the sky and rain into a stream. Perhaps this has something to do with that! ©Disney There appears to also be a structure underneath the awning — perhaps a seat or structure for guests to rest on or play on? The entire area underneath that awning on the top is shaded and out of sight, so it’s not clear what this would be. Does anyone else get The Boneyard, like the dig site and playground from DinoLand U.S.A.? The ocean does have a lot of sand on its sea floor, so maybe this space could be used for a fun activity like that for kids. The final area looks like it is a space focused mainly on rockwork and some water/mist effects. And then it looks like you exit through that final piece of the path. ©Disney At this point, you might be wondering, “where on earth is that GIANT Te Fiti sculpture going to be?” WOW! Well, good question. At the D23 Expo, Cast Members indicated that she would be located in the area circled below. It *Should* Be Around There And we can sort of see that in some of the model imagery Disney shared at D23 Expo. In one of the images shared, it looks like Te Fiti is facing guests, with an awning behind her. That could be the awning we saw at the front (in the area that is likely for Cast Members greeting guests coming to the attraction). It’s possible that she will be in that grassy area just past some of the rockwork and it simply isn’t depicted in the concept art. She is near a pond that could feed into that water/misting effect we do see in the concept art. And it looks like a family is posing near her for a photo. Sees like the perfect opportunity to snap a shot before you leave. She’s also massive so it would make sense to have her be the big “reveal” right at the end of the attraction’s walk-through. How Incredible! Another question — where will this rockwork featuring Moana go? It’s not totally clear! Disney had previously noted that Moana will be very noticeable and will be seen celebrating water’s arrival to the ocean. ©Disney The attraction does sort of form a circle, similar to the “cycle” of water. So if the awning near the end with the water falling down does represent the sky and rain, perhaps the next portion (closer to the exit) represents wetlands, the entryway can represent springs, the rock section (where there is water underneath the rocks with the colorful effects) can represent the water IN the land, then we get into the area of the waterfall and ponds which could be representative or rivers and lakes, with the playful area right before the awning then representing the playful ocean. It’s a thought! If the playful area does represent the ocean, then Moana could be near there. But it’s also possible that this organization of the cycle is off and perhaps Moana will be much closer to the front. What Do You Think? What do you think? Tell us your thoughts and theories in the comments. For more concept art breakdowns, click here to see our analysis of the Coco, Villains, and other areas teased for Disney World, and our analysis of the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure model. Stay tuned for more news! Click here for FULL coverage of the D23 Expo!  Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? 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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! KiteTails We found a lot of good food for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage month including one of the prettiest cupcakes we’ve ever seen! It’s time to talk latest Disney news here on DFB Guide. Check out all the big Disney news of the week in our latest DFB Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest News: Another Show in Disney World is Ending Abruptly, LOTS of New Food, and MORE! 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. Feeling bummed about the news and updates that were seemingly missing from the D23 Expo? Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise Luckily, we know a thing or two about curing Disney news blues — with some retail therapy, of course! And, we’ve found some of the best Amazon deals on Disney merch and other essentials you might need for your next trip. Let’s check out the latest Disney Amazon deals! We’re kicking things off by getting a little villainous with Disney Villains Clue. This Disney twist on an old classic promises fun and a little fright as players can choose between Ursula, Gaston, Lady Tremaine, Dr. Facilier, Mother Gothel, and Jafar. ©Amazon It was originally $33.99, but you can get it now for $24.99. Click Here to Shop Disney Villains Clue For the Disney collectors out there, the Vault Collection Mickey and Minnie plush set might be just the thing. ©Amazon The set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and you can get it for $22.49 (originally $59!). Click Here to Shop the Mickey and Minnie Plush Set Okay, how adorable are these little Toy Story Aliens in costumes?! We spy Remy, Sulley, and Miguel. ©Amazon You can get the set for $4.49, but it was originally $16.99. Click Here to Shop the Toy Story Alien Figures Start your Christmas shopping early with this Marvel Holiday pin set for $9.50. ©Amazon It’s normally $11, so you know you’ve gotten a super deal. Click Here to Shop the Marvel Holiday Pin Set While we’re on the topic of pins, we also found this awesome Star Wars Tatooine pin set! ©Amazon It comes with six pins, and you can get it for $6.49 — normally $10. Click Here to Shop the Star Wars Pin Set Since most things in the Disney parks can be done with your smartphone via the My Disney Experience or Disneyland app, having a fully charged phone in the parks is pretty important. This portable charger can hold up to 8 full charges for iPhones, and even has a solar panel for emergency charging! ©Amazon It was originally $50, but you can get it now for $30. Click Here to Shop the Portable Charger In the market for some new luggage before your next Disney trip? Look no further than this two-piece suitcase set we found on sale! ©Amazon It comes with a carry-on-sized suitcase and a larger one, both are hard-sided and have wheels. You can get the set now for $170, but it was originally $200. Click Here to Shop the Luggage Set Since you’re in the shopping mood…check out our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch! We’ve got plenty of stuff to wear to the parks, or for repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney shopping news and more! ALL the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What will you be adding to your cart? Let us know in the comments! The post 7 Disney Amazon Deals That Might Make Your Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Our housekeepers do amazing work all around the world, but if you have ever been on a Disney Cruise Line vacation, you know the relationship with your stateroom host or hostess is unique. Assistant housekeeping manager, Aline Minuti, knows her team’s services often go beyond what people may expect when they think of housekeeping. “We […]View the full article

Did you know that there’s a lot to do in Disneyland at night? Grad Nite at Disney California Adventure There are some fun separately ticketed nighttime events that guests can attend: there’s a Halloween party, a holiday party, and even Star Wars nights! There’s also a Grad Nite event, which is for graduating high school seniors — and we now have more information about the event for the class of 2023, including ticket prices. First, here are the dates for the Grad Nite events at Disney California Adventure in 2023: May 12th, 14th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 24th, 25th, 30th, and 31st, and June 2nd, 4th, 7th, 9th, 14th, and 16th, with parties starting at 9PM each night. Grad Nite Now for the price — and we’ll just warn you, next year’s event will cost a little more than this year. In 2022, tickets were $89 for only the party, $119 for a California Adventure park ticket AND the party, and $179 for a Park Hopper ticket and the party. There are different tiers of tickets (and higher prices) for the 2023 event: party-only tickets are $99 for Tuesday and Thursday and $104 for Friday and Sunday events. For a full day at California Adventure plus the party ticket, the price is $129 for Tuesday and Thursday and $134 for Friday and Sunday. For the Park Hopper ticket plus the party, the cost is $199 for Tuesday and Thursday and $219 for Friday and Sunday. Mickey at Grad Nite So the price has significantly increased for next year’s event — keep that in mind if you have plans on buying tickets! Want to know more about Grad Nite at Disneyland? Here’s everything you could do at the event in 2022 (and the good news is that it was A LOT!). If you want to learn about other Disneyland After Dark events, stay tuned because we’ll make announcements about them when we have more details — right now, the Oogie Boogie Bash is going on, but all dates for that event sold out quickly. NEW Opening Dates Announced for Disney World and Disneyland — Get Details Here! 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 been to a Grad Nite? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular After-Hours Event in Disneyland Will Be More Expensive in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve gotten a LOT of big Disney announcements recently! Magic Kingdom We’ve heard updates on opening timelines for new attractions, details on new fireworks shows coming to the parks, and even snippets of information about Disney’s 100th Anniversary celebrations. And if all of that news has you PUMPED about Disney, then you’ll want to check out their latest merchandise online! Disney Princess Merchandise If you’re a Disney Princess fan, then you’ll be very interested in this week’s merchandise! We got several princess-themed items online, including this Disney Designer Collection Belle Doll for $129.99. ©Disney Princess Tiana is having a big moment right now — she’s getting her own theme park ride, store, and restaurant. And if you’re a fan of this hardworking princess, make sure to check out the new Tiana merchandise collection. Saving up for Tiana’s Palace There are multiple new accessories available that you don’t want to miss! Click Here to Shop the Tiana Collection! Loungefly If you’re walking down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom or Disneyland, chances are that you’ll see at least a dozen Loungefly backpacks. They’re an incredibly popular item in the theme parks, and now you can add more to your collection. For starters, there’s a new Hocus Pocus Loungefly Backpack. ©HotTopic And if you’re already pumped up about the upcoming TRON coaster in Magic Kingdom, then you need the matching TRON Loungefly! It’s priced at $85 and it lights up. ©Disney And finally, we got two more Halloween Loungefly backpacks online, themed to Mickey and Daisy. And in keeping with the tone of spooky season, these two bags glow in the dark! ©Entertainment Earth They’re both available for pre-order for $69.99. Check them out! Click Here to Get the Deets On the Glow-in-the-Dark Bags! Disney Accessories Besides the Loungefly bags, there were other new Disney accessories online this week. Several new MagicBands dropped a few days ago, themed to different movies, characters, and more. ©Disney And if you’re as obsessed with Coco as we are, then you NEED to see the latest Dooney & Bourke collection. These purses (and a wallet) landed on shopDisney this week…just in time for the celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Tote It wouldn’t be a merchandise roundup without a new pair of ears, and this week is no exception! A Coco pair and a Figment pair are now online — the perfect set for a visit to EPCOT. ©Disney The Figment ears were originally seen at the D23 Expo and the Coco ears had been spotted in Disneyland Resort. Click Here to See the New Ears! For the Home If you’re looking for the perfect way to decorate for Halloween, then you’re going to want to see what we found on Amazon this week — a truly spectacular Jack Skellington wreath! He moves and speaks and would be perfectly festive for spooky season or the holidays. ©Amazon And speaking of falltime, you’re going to need a new collection of beverages for the season. Good news — the Joffrey’s fall coffee blends can now be purchased online! ©Joffrey’s There’s just something special about the smell of your favorite fall beverage brewing while you watch a Halloween movie. It’s the perfect vibe! Click Here to See the Coffee Flavors! Anniversary Merchandise Disney is still rolling out merchandise for the 50th Anniversary of Disney World nearly a year later, and this week, the popular Vans collection dropped online. These products had already shown up in Disney World, but now anyone can get them! Disney World Vans And if you need a new set of bags for your upcoming vacation, look no further than the Disney World 50th Anniversary luggage collection! ©Disney But even though we’re in the middle of 50th Anniversary celebrations, it’s also time to gear up for the celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary! Some items for the special occasion are already online. ©Amazon The official 100th is on October 16th, 2023, and there are going to be LOTS of big celebrations to look forward to. Shop the 100th Anniversary Merch Here! Special Collections And last but not least, let’s talk about two new special collections. First is the adorable Disney Munchlings that were just released! They’re fun little (or big) plushes that remind us a lot of Squishmallows. ©Disney And the other big collection was all the merchandise from the D23 Expo this year! The Expo had a ton of unique products, and now you can shop many of them online. National Geographic merchandise If you haven’t checked it out yet, make sure to look through the full list! See the D23 Expo Merch Online Here! But merchandise wasn’t the only thing we got at the D23 Expo — we also got a BUNCH of announcements. Disney revealed details on the latest shows and movies, as well as several updates for ongoing projects in the theme parks. We can’t wait to see everything come to fruition! 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! 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 Disney’s 50th Anniversary Merchandise Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and Disney World is celebrating in a huge way — with FOOD! Choza de Margarita We’ve been making our way all over the resort trying everything, too — we’ve had Birria Tacos, a Bruno-themed “cupcake,” a beautiful Mirabel cupcake, and more! Now, we’re heading over to EPCOT to try another new snack — Chochinita Pibil. So what exactly IS Cochinita Pibil? Well, it’s a traditional slow-roasted pork dish. In Disney’s snack, it’s citrus-marinated pulled pork served on corn tortillas with pickled red onions and a mango habanero relish, served with a side of corn esquites. Let’s try it! Remember those Birria Tacos we mentioned above? Well, THIS is what we wanted them to be! The corn on this was sweet and crispy, and we loved the spicy mayo topping — it provided a nice contrast to the tacos. Y’all — the citrus flavor on the pork — it was SO nice, especially with the mango habanero slaw. We will say that the presentation is a little messy, but we didn’t mind! It’s messy, but OH, so good Warning, though — these are a little spicy (more than the usual Disney spicy), so you might want to keep that in mind. We thought the mango really balanced out the heat, though. DELICOUS! The pickled onions were a nice addition for crunch and didn’t overpower the rest. Basically, this might just be the best taco in all of Disney World. There, we said it! That meat, though You can grab this now for $10.50 from Choza de Margarita — it will be available through October 15th. We’re still making our rounds around Disney World to try even more Hispanic Heritage Month snacks PLUS Halloween snacks, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews. Meanwhile, the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is still happening, too — you can read our reviews of ALL the food booths here! 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! Do you have a favorite kind of taco? Let us know in the comments! The post The Best Tacos in Disney World Are Exactly Where You’d Think They Are first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We love a new pair of Disney Crocs! Spooky Crocs Whether you’re looking for Halloween Crocs, 50th Anniversary Crocs, or even Haunted Mansion Crocs, there’s probably a Disney Croc for you. And it’s time for Cinderella Castle fans to get excited because there’s a NEW pair of Crocs available online! Now on shopDisney, you can order the Cinderella Castle Crocs for $59.99. We previously saw these Crocs in Disney World in August but now they’re available for people who can’t make it to the parks! Vault Collection Crocs These Cinderella Castle Crocs are part of Disney’s Vault Collection and they come with a big Cinderella Castle jibbitz (charm) on top. New crocs! The heel strap is yellow and the “Walt Disney World” logo is in blue at the heel. The pattern consists of purple, white, and yellow castles as well as the Disney World logo, all on a blue background. The side This new pair is blue with a pattern on them that features the castle and the classic Disney World logo. The castle! These Crocs come in both men’s and women’s sizes, from M4/W6 all the way to M9/W11. And speaking of Disney Crocs, there are several designs available on shopDisney right now, including the 50th Anniversary Crocs! ©Disney Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news! Click here to order the Cinderella Castle Crocs 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 a fan of Disney Crocs? Tell us in the comments! The post Get Disney’s Cinderella Castle CROCS Online Now Before They Sell Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What does a giant red panda, baby food and an engineer have in common? Overnight, seemingly by magic, “Mei” the red panda from Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” appeared at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California, ready to greet shoppers with her signature surprise pose. How did this happen? A team of dedicated engineers, […]View the full article

To say that we have some BIG Disney news to share with you this week would probably be a bit of an understatement. HUGE PARK NEWS Has Arrived Thanks to the D23 Expo (which wrapped up recently) we have enough Disney news to truly blow your mind. From news about the return of the Happily Ever After anthem as part of an updated fireworks show to huge opening date information, movie news, and much more — we’ve got it ALL for you here. (And it’s a LOT.) So, without further ado, we present to you ALL of the biggest Disney announcements from the past week that you absolutely NEED to know about. We’re going to go a bit rapid-fire through these because it’s a lot to get through but always know that you can click on our full posts linked to get more details on everything! 1 — TRON and Moana Attraction Opening Timelines Disney has announced that the TRON ride in Magic Kingdom will be opening in the spring of 2023. There is still no set official opening date, but we’re on the lookout for details. TRON Lightcycle Run Construction in September 2022 In other big opening news, Disney has announced that the Moana walk-through attraction coming to EPCOT will open in late 2023. It has Moana’s symbol! We’ve still got a ways to go before late 2023 arrives, but we’re seeing construction progress being actively made in the park so we’re looking forward to seeing more finalized pieces for this experience as things come along. Click here for our full coverage of the D23 Expo 2 — Happily Ever After + More Fireworks News When it comes to fireworks, we have a feeling that Happily Ever After fans will be THRILLED to know that Happily Ever After will be coming BACK to Magic Kingdom in 2023 as part of an updated fireworks experience. Thus far, Disney has only noted that the “anthem” (a.k.a. the song) to Happily Ever After will be returning as part of an updated fireworks experience, so we’ll have to watch for more details about what that means exactly. We fireworks! Over at EPCOT, things are changing too. 2023 will bring a new nighttime show to EPCOT! Harmonious Details haven’t really been shared about this new show but we’re interested to see how similar or different it will be to Harmonious. Click here to learn about ALL of the opening dates for Disney World and Disneyland that were announced at the D23 Expo 3 — KiteTails Is CLOSING At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, something is CLOSING. Sorry, KiteTails fans, the time for this show is coming to an end. Oh No! Disney has announced that KiteTails — the show involving some huge Disney-themed kites — will have its last offering on September 30th, 2022. So you’ll want to catch this show before it’s gone! Will another show replace it? What will happen with this space in the future? Only time will tell, but Disney hasn’t announced anything official just yet. 4 — Coco, Encanto, Moana, Zootopia, and Disney Villains-Themed Lands Could be Coming to Disney World If you’re curious about what areas *could* come to the parks in the next few years, then the D23 Expo sure had some exciting news for you. During the Expo, some Disney executives discussed “Blue Sky” ideas being worked on that could lead to expansions in Magic Kingdom and a re-theming of one area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Keep in mind these are “Blue Sky” ideas — meaning they are in the early stages of development. Disney has referred to them as “potential expansion opportunities,” “what if” ideas, and “early concept explorations.” So things might look VERY different a few years down the line. Still, it’s exciting to see what they’re working on! A Lot More Could Be Coming to the Parks What new areas could come to the parks, you ask? Well, at Magic Kingdom, Disney discussed the possibility of an expansion beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad that could feature areas themed to Coco, Encanto, and even the Disney villains! A Look at the Bottom of the Concept Art At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney teased that DinoLand U.S.A. could be transformed into an area themed to Moana or even Zootopia! WOW! We actually did a DEEP DIVE into these concept art pieces to point out details you may have totally missed. Click here to see what’s HIDING in those Coco, Encanto, Moana, Zootopia, and Villains-themed lands 5 — So Much More Disney Parks News But wait, there’s MORE. Here’s a brief rundown of some other big parks news that was shared recently: 2 new nighttime shows are coming to Disneyland The Magic Happens parade is coming back to Disneyland A Big Hero 6 land is coming to Disney California Adventure A NEW attraction and expansion is coming to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park ©Disney The iconic Hatbox Ghost will be coming to the Haunted Mansion in Disney World The name and theme for Disney’s NEW cruise ship have been announced — it’ll be called the Disney Treasure A Figment meet-and-greet is returning to EPCOT There are a LOT of things coming to the parks in the next few years! Click here to see EVERYTHING coming to the Disney Company universe in 2022, 2023, and 2024 6 — Statements from Bob Chapek From the parks, we turn to Disney’s CEO — Bob Chapek. Recently, Chapek actually made some comments on the Park Pass system, annual passes, and price increases. Chapek noted that while Disney loves all of its fans equally, the Company is trying to strike a balance and make sure there’s enough room in the parks for those families who only travel there once every few years. According to Chapek, Disney is working to balance the needs of superfans with those who travel across the country to come to the parks far less often. And, according to Chapek, Disney has a “real high-class problem: We have much more demand than there is supply.” Bob Chapek Chapek also recently made some statements about Disney+ and how they “underestimated the hungry beast” it would be and how much content would be needed for it to reach its full potential. Now, however, Chapek noted that “production is back fully and we have a full understanding of what’s needed…we’re in a position to fully program theatrical exhibition, without having to steal content from one place or another, as well as our streaming services.” Click here to see more about what Chapek had to say when it comes to balancing who comes into the Disney parks 7 — Disney Movie News Finally, Disney also dropped some huge movie news during the D23 Expo, particularly on the animated front. Here’s a quick list of the info and the posts you should check out: A NEW Disney animated movie has been announced — Wish — it follows the story of a young girl as she wishes on a star and the star comes down to the ground to help her! ©Disney Pixar has announced a NEW movie — ELIO — this movie follows the story of a young boy who (through a unique series of events) comes in contact with aliens and must prove that the best part about being human is just being yourself ©Pixar Pixar has confirmed that Inside Out 2 is in the works — Riley will be a teenager and NEW emotion characters will appear Team Pixar shared a first look at the characters in their new film — Elemental ©Pixar We finally got a teaser trailer for the NEW live-action Little Mermaid movie We also got a trailer for the new Disenchanted movie ‘The Little Mermaid’ We also got news about new shows coming to Disney+, Marvel movies and shows, Star Wars shows (like The Mandalorian), and much more. Click here to see ALL of the Disney movie and show release dates announced And that’s it for the big news this week. Looking for more Disney news? Check out the links below: Get a look at Disney’s 100th Anniversary merchandise — including Platinum Drip Mickey Ears One of our favorite fall treats is back in EPCOT Get ready for Disney’s 100th anniversary with merchandise from Amazon Get a sneak peek at EPCOT 40th Anniversary merchandise The security process will be DIFFERENT at Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C Are plastic bags disappearing from Disney World? Over 30(!) new eats are coming to Disney World and Disneyland Full list of the Halloween snacks coming to Disney World Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, you’re going to need this discount code – WDW2022. Use it to save 25% when you buy our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You can become a Disney dining expert! You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. Click here to get the guide bundle!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What news from this week are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post TRON and Moana Attraction Opening Timelines, a Happily Ever After Update, and More Disney News first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is no stranger to severe weather. Rainy day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Central Florida frequently sees rain storms, high temperatures, and even hurricanes appear in the area. Today, a storm has led to an advisory in the Orange County area where Disney World is located. A Flood Advisory has been issued for Orange and Seminole counties in Florida, where parts of Disney World are located. The advisory is due to “excessive rainfall”, according to WESH2. According to the notice, the advisory will be in effect until 5:30PMEST. ©WESH According to the advisory, minor flooding is “ongoing or expected”, with heavy rain due to thunderstorms in the area. This will see the most impact in low-lying and poor drainage areas, along with roadways. So, what does this mean if you’re currently in the parks? The parks are no stranger to rain and bad weather, but you will always want to seek shelter if you need to during a rainstorm or thunderstorm. Tatooine Traders during a rainstorm We’ll keep you updated on anything if it changes. For more on severe weather in Disney World, check out 4 important tips for handling severe weather warnings in Disney World, the most extreme weather ever seen at Disney World, and what happens when a severe thunderstorm arrives in Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. What to Expect from the Rest of the 2022 Hurricane Season in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Flood Advisory Issued for Parts of Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A prophecy told us that a tasty treat is in our future. ©Disney We’re not talking about the Halloween snacks around Disney World — we’re talking about something we shouldn’t talk about. That’s right…we’re talking about Bruno. Disney is celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th, and tooooons of treats have arrived at Disney World for the occasion! And today, we’re heading over to Good’s Food to Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort to grab Bruno’s Vision Cupcake. This treat is a tres leches vanilla cupcake filled with dulce de leche with whipped cream and sugar “vision” shards. So is this as tasty as the prophecy says? Let’s find out! Bruno’s Vision Cupcake The first thing we noticed was that this doesn’t look like a typical cupcake, and our sugar “vision” shards had basically disappeared and dissolved into the cake, so they kind of looked like green puncture holes. The initial presentation was a little odd but wait till you hear about the taste. Bruno The flavors were AMAZING. This treat had a moist texture thanks to the leches and it was also sweet with a hint of cinnamon and spices. The crumbled cake on top just added to the deliciousness. YUM. Bruno We noticed that it got a smidge too mushy on the bottom but to be honest, we didn’t mind. If you want a cupcake vibe but something a little easier to eat, this checks all the boxes. Dulce de leche and tres leches fans are sure to love this, disappearing green sugar shards and all. Bruno We weren’t exaggerating when we said this treat is VERY moist, so keep that in mind if you’d rather have a more traditional cupcake. Bruno If you’re looking for more Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month treats with a similar vibe, you might want to try the Tres Leches from Rosie’s All-American Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Tres Leches You can grab this treat for yourself through October 15th for $6.29, and you can also find it at The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Don’t forget to check out all of the other treats being offered during the month here. Or take a look at the other seasonal treats you can grab for Halloween! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out All of the Treats You Can Grab for Hispanic and Latin Heritage Month 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 be trying any of these seasonal treats this month? Let us know in the comments! The post The Mystery of the Disappearing Cupcake Ingredients in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article