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Talking to an actual human to order your food is old news. Disney Springs More and more establishments have been taking advantage of online and mobile ordering (both in and out of the Disney parks), and it can be an incredibly convenient way to grab a quick bite to eat or snag that exclusive snack you’ve been wanting! And now, it looks like one of our favorite Disney Springs spots is jumping on the bandwagon and introducing an online order ahead feature — let’s check out all the details. If you haven’t made your way over to Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs yet, you are seriously missing out! This place quickly became one of our favorite underrated spots to grab a snack, with all kinds of sweet donuts, delicious cold brews, and even a few savory snacks here and there. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew And now, you can order your favorite Everglazed treats ONLINE before you even make your way to Disney Springs! All you have to do is head to the link in their Instagram bio (you can also click here) to grab your favorite donuts and drinks, which are the only items offered on mobile order at Everglazed so far. We decided to take a look at the items available and process to see how easy it was, and were pleasantly surprised. ©ToastTab, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew You can view their Classic Donuts, plus their Funky Donuts and Super Funky Donuts, too. Seriously, if you haven’t been to Everglazed you should stop by on your next Disney Springs trip! ©ToastTab, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew You can click on an item and it’ll give you a description, plus you can enter special requests — Everglazed says they’ll do their best to accommodate! From there, you can add items to your cart. ©ToastTab, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew And then, once you’ve got all your desired items in your cart — you can checkout right there! It’s as easy as that. Then, just head to the restaurant and let them know you’re picking up an online order. Keep in mind that this online ordering cannot be done via the My Disney Experience app! ©ToastTab, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew So, next time you’re in Disney Springs and have a hankerin’ for Everglazed, consider mobile ordering your goods to go instead! And if you’re looking for other places to grab a bite in Disney Springs, check out some of our other favorite spots like Gideon’s Bakehouse for their excellent cookies or even Wine Bar George for a nice glass of vino and some apps! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news and more. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a favorite Disney Springs restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post How to SKIP the Line at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is one of the most fun times to be in Disney World. Swirls on the Water That’s even when it’s still hot out (and trust us, it is HOT). We enjoy seeing all the Halloween decorations, we love shopping for Halloween merchandise, and (most importantly) we love eating ALL the Halloween food. Some new snacks have just flown into Disney World — you’ve got to see this NEW Dole Whip flight! We have to tell you about the new Dole Whip flight at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs. It’s the Witches Dole Whip Flight and it’s dedicated to the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus! This flight includes Pumpkin Soft Serve, Cheesecake Soft Serve, and Pineapple Dole Whip with White Chocolate Embellishments. The Witches Dole Whip Flight So the Pineapple Dole Whip was just regular Dole Whip — absolutely delicious but not really anything new. The Cheesecake, though, was kinda weird. It made us feel like we were just eating a block of sweetened cream cheese, and on a super hot day, that didn’t do much for us. Maybe combining the Pineapple Dole Whip with the cheesecake would be a better flavor? The Sanderson Sisters as Dole Whip Okay, so let’s talk about the pumpkin. We didn’t expect much — in fact, we thought it would also be weird. But, y’all, it was SO much better than we thought it would be! It was just like eating a cold piece of pumpkin pie — and we’re talking a REAL pumpkin flavor here with notes of cinnamon with nice crunches coming from the sprinkles. This was our favorite flavor of the bunch! A note about all three — they will melt fast in the Florida heat. So snap your pictures fast once you get these treats! Another hot day melting our Dole Whips in Florida Anyway, yes, we’re recommending you go eat Pumpkin ice cream in Disney World ASAP. You can grab the whole flight now for $6.49. Looking for more delicious treats in Disney Springs? We’ll never pass up a chance to grab some cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse or a donut from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. Disney Springs If you’d like a more substantial meal, you can’t go wrong with The Polite Pig. Homecomin’. or Wine Bar George — all are our favorites for a reason! Keep following DFB for more recommendations on what to eat in Disney World. Click here for a definitive list of the BEST desserts in Disney Springs. Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Would you try the new Dole Whip flight? Let us know in the comments! The post Come Try a New ‘Hocus Pocus’ Dole Whip Flight in Disney World With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It is Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort! Halloween Time in Disneyland Resort! We’ve already seen the special Halloween snacks, Halloween merchandise, and Halloween decor at Disneyland Resort this year. And now we know what special photo ops are available at the Oogie Boogie Bash! If you’re attending the sold-out Oogie Boogie Bash in Disney California Adventure this year, Disney PhotoPass photographers will be able to take these two exclusive Magic Shots for you. ©Disney First up, you can have some fun posting with Zero, Jack Skellington’s Ghost Dog from The Nightmare Before Christmas. ©Disney Or if you want a creepy edge to your pics, check out this Magic Shot with Oogie Boogie smiling down at you from the moon. Sooooo sinister! Remember that in order to download your Disney PhotoPass pics, you’ll need to have a My Disney Experience account with your Oogie Boogie Bash ticket linked. (You can learn all about that process here.) Need a new graphic tee (uh, when don’t you need a new graphic tee!) for the Halloween party? We’re dropping new Disney-themed designs — including some fun ones for Halloween! Click here to see ‘em! And stay tuned to DFB for our full guide to the Oogie Boogie Bash, coming soon! Check out all of the Disney Halloween merchandise you can get online 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 Do you have a favorite Magic Shot? Tell us about it in the comments! The post These EXCLUSIVE Disney Magic Shots Are Positively Ghostly 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. Do you have a favorite Disney Princess? Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom We love getting to meet some of our favorite princesses, Disney-bounding like them in the parks, and (even though it hurts our wallets sometimes) buying merchandise that brings their magic into our homes. If you’ve been looking for a subtle way to channel your inner princess, you might just love this new collection of Disney Princess-inspired candles! There are plenty of ways to bring the love of Disney into your home, but we think these subtle items might be just the thing. Get your wallets ready because Disney Princess candles just dropped on BoxLunch! There are 7 princess candles in total, all currently on sale for $18.32, and the first is dedicated to Belle! ©BoxLunch Fill your home with a sparkling citrus, champagne, pear, and bergamot tea scent that transforms into an intoxicating floral heart of rose and honey, on a rich amber base with cedarwood and vanilla. Buy the Disney Princess Belle Crown Scented Candle here! Next up is Cinderella! ©BoxLunch This candle smells like white apple, rose, and bergamot scent that then leads to a full white floral heart of gardenia, iris, jasmine, heliotrope, white lily, and mimosa. Buy the Disney Princess Cinderella Crown Scented Candle here! The Jasmine candle is next! ©BoxLunch This candle smells of soft peach skin, mandarin, and water lotus scent that leads to a floral heart of white jasmine, blue rose, and dahlia on a rich exotic base of frankincense night orchid, and woods. Buy the Disney Princess Jasmine Crown Scented Candle here! And we can’t forget Mulan! ©BoxLunch Fill your home with light fruity tones that lead to a full floral heart of magnolia blossoms, rich neroli, jasmine tea, and honeysuckle on a base of hinoki woods and mountain musk. Grab the Disney Princess Mulan Crown Scented Candle here! Tiana is here too! ©BoxLunch Tiana’s candle smells of fresh water lily, sweet mint, lime, and cucumber scent that leads to a lush floral heart of blue-eyed grass, southern magnolia, and jasmine on a rich base of oakwood. Buy the Disney Princess Tiana Crown Scented Candle here! Last but not least, Ariel finishes out the seven candles. ©BoxLunch Ariel’s candle smells of splashes of mandarin, melon, and lychee scents with an aquatic floral heart of beach rose, white peach, chamomile, lotus flower, and hyacinth nestled on a base of sea moss, white amber, vetiver, and vanilla. Grab the Disney Princess Ariel Crown Scented Candle here! If you’re on the lookout for more Disney Princess merchandise, you can also grab these Tangled Loungefly bags we found, this epic Disney Princess t-shirt collection, or these royal dresses that can turn your little one into a princess herself. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Click here to see ALL the Minnie ears you can get online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which candle is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post Are You Really a Disney Princess Fan if You Don't Have These Candles?! 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. Calling all Nightmare Before Christmas fans! Haunted Mansion Holiday Oogie Boogie Bash starts today over in Disneyland, and attendees can meet tons of villains, including Oogie Boogie himself! And over at Disney World, you can meet Jack and Sally at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We’ve been sharing all the Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise we’ve seen so far with you, and this new card game is something you absolutely have to check out! Right now on Hot Topic, you can pre-order the Funko The Nightmare Before Christmas Making Christmas Card Game for $9.90! Order it now and you can expect it to arrive between September 20th and October 1st. ©Hot Topic The point of the game is to gather toys from Halloween Town for Jack Skellington to deliver on Christmas. On your turn, swap two toy parts and use assembled toys to complete goal cards, and the player who completes the most goal cards wins the game! ©Hot Topic 2-6 players can play, and the game is recommended for ages 6 and up. Pre-Order the Funko The Nightmare Before Christmas Making Christmas Card Game here! Looking for other spooky merchandise to grab for yourself or your friends? Just this week we found a new item for Halloween royalty ONLY and a new Halloween cup that doubles as a snowglobe! And if you love Stitch, these Halloween Stitch bags are for you. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Halloween merch news. Headed to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? We’ve got the ultimate guide right here! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Who is your favorite Nightmare Before Christmas character? Let us know in the comments below! The post You Can Order the NEW Disney Halloween Card Game Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Disney Springs is one of our favorite places in Disney World! The Ganachery From nearly all the shopping you could possibly ever want at your fingertips to live entertainment and of course, food — there’s a reason (or maybe fifty reasons) we keep coming back to this spot time and time again. We popped on over to Disney Springs to check out the NEW Halloween-themed snacks that have arrived, and we’re bringing you with us as we review an adorably spooky treat from The Ganachery! Have you ever wanted to play with your food? Well, The Ganachery in Disney Springs offers guests the opportunity to do just that with their edible piñatas! They’re typically made out of chocolate, and to celebrate the Halloween season Disney has come up with the most ADORABLE Minnie Ghost Piñata. The chocolate-covered marshmallows were excellent as well, even for our reporter who isn’t the biggest marshmallow fan. They were homemade and fluffy. Keep in mind that this is a pretty large portion, so sharing might be a good option or you can keep it refrigerated for extended snacking. Chocolate covered marshmallow We love these little piñatas, and we can’t wait to see what Disney comes up with next! Head on over to The Ganachery in Disney Springs to get your hands on this Minnie Ghost. Check Out ALL the Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World Here Can’t get enough Disney World food news? Click here to see our review of the newest margarita in EPCOT, and you can check out Disney’s spicy Halloween burger here. If you’re heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, this is the ONLY guide you need. We’ve also answered your burning Not-So-Scary questions, and you can check that out here. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you had a piñata from The Ganachery? Let us know in the comments! The post This Disney World Treat Was PAINFUL to Eat 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. Let’s be honest, you can never have too many Loungefly backpacks. These are just too cute! Disney has been releasing lots of new merchandise lately like the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Prince Charming Regal Carrousel collection, all of the new Halloween merchandise, and the Main Attraction Peter Pan’s Flight collection. Now, we found something that we think is out of the world, and we know where you can get it online! Today we found a Loungefly backpack on Amazon that will make Star Wars fans soar! This X-Wing Helmet Mini Backpack is available now on Amazon and we can’t get enough of it. The backpack is based on the helmet that many of our favorite Star Wars pilots wear, like Luke Skywalker and Poe Dameron. ©Amazon The helmet features the Rebel Alliance symbol on the top half with bright orange goggles on the front. The back features a small X-Wing plane and the Death Star as it explodes! ©Amazon The inside of the bag also features some pretty cool details like blueprints of X-Wing planes and front and back views of the plane. ©Amazon This bag is available for pre-order now and will be released on October 27th. This backpack will cost you $80, but if it’s not what you’re looking for, Amazon has several options for Disney merchandise for you. If you love this backpack and you’re looking for a wallet to go with it, Amazon has you covered there too! Grab Your Own X-Wing Helmet Loungefly Here. This matching X-Wing Helmet Wallet is the perfect addition for when you’re flying high with your backpack. ©Amazon This wallet is based on the same helmet as the backpack with the backside featuring another X-Wing plane. ©Amazon This wallet is available for pre-order now and will likely ship by October 27th. It will cost you $40. Grab Your Own X-Wing Helmet Wallet Here. Looking for more Disney merchandise on Amazon? We found some of the best Disney deals available right now to get your week started off right. And if you want even more merch, you can check out ALL the Disney World 50th Anniversary items available online now. Keep following DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to check out new Star Wars Minnie ears that are coming out soon (with a catch!). Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be grabbing this new bag? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Amazon-Exclusive Disney Loungefly Backpack Is Available for Pre-Order NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With the help of some pixie dust, a new line of adorable plush inspired by tasty treats from Disney Parks Main Street Bakery has arrive called the Disney Munchlings!View the full article

Disney World breakfast is MORE than just your standard plate of bacon and eggs. Plant-Based Mickey Waffles So let’s start your day off on the right foot with some of the BEST Disney World breakfasts on property, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below about the 20 BEST Breakfasts in Disney World. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World breakfast? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: 20 BEST Breakfasts in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re still visiting Disney World every day and celebrating the big 50th anniversary (and will be doing so through part of 2023!). We love the 50th anniversary castle But we’re also enjoying Halloween — the decorations are out, we’ve been to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and yes, we’ve eaten ALL the fall and Halloween snacks we can get our hands on. We’re headed on over to Magic Kingdom now to get you the latest updates! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Cheshire Café We’ve been waiting forever for the Binx Pastry Tail to arrive — the sign has been up for it for a month, but when we ordered it previously, it was a Binx Paw instead. Was it worth the wait? Binx Pastry Tail We’re going with a “yes!” It’s a delicious snack! Read our full review of this treat here. Main Street Confectionery English Toffee Peanut M&Ms are now available in bulk! These are a fun option for fall flavors. Get ’em in bulk! Okay, get ready, pumpkin fans: the Pumpkin Fudge is back! You can find it in the confectionery cases. It’s here! We also saw it at Big Top Treats over in the Storybook Circus section of this park. It costs $4.69. Here Are 5 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in September! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium A new Oogie Boogie Shirt is here for $36.99. Rolling the dice You can also get a Tiki Room Tumbler for $22.99… In the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room …a Haunted Mansion Door Knocker Magnet for $14.99… Welcome, Foolish Mortals …and a Pirates of the Caribbean Magnet for $11.99. Yo ho, Yo ho! We found a fun Mickey Comics Water Bottle for $27.99. It’s got Mickey comics on it The Color-Changing Main Street Electrical Parade Mug is here, too, for $19.99. It changes colors when you pour a drink into it! How about a Madame Leota Hat for $29.99? A hat from Regions Beyond The Pearl Minnie Ears are available here now for $29.99. Simple, but pretty We are obsessed with the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Ears — they really do remind us of the ride! They have so many amazing details on them. You can get them now for $29.99. New Runaway Railway Ears Speaking of ears, the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Peter Pan’s Flights Ears have finally arrived in Magic Kingdom and they are EPIC. They even have the little ship on them! These might be our favorite ears in this collection yet. We love! You can grab them now for $34.99. See More Photos Of These Ears! Crystal Arts New Star Wars crystal figures are now available, including an X-Wing Fighter for $530… A crystal X-Wing …Yoda for $225… Master Yoda …and Grogu for $165. Baby Yoda! There are some new Aladdin figures, too! There’s Jasmine for $430… Princess Jasmine …and the Genie’s Lamp! The lamp The lamp is $75. Here Are The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023. Bonjour Village Gifts The Jim Shore Enchanted Love Beauty and the Beast Figurine is back in stock for $125. Enchanted Love There’s a new Jim Shore Terror Triumphant Nightmare Before X-Mas Statue. Terror Triumphant The figure is $90. Here Are The 3 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World Last Month! Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar The Pirates of the Caribbean Interactive Coin Bank is fun — it talks when you push a button! It’s $29.99. Argghhhh, Matey! A new Coco Backpack is available here too, for $49.99, along with… Coco Backpack …a Coco Tote for $34.99… El Amor …a Coco Sweatshirt for $64.99… Love the colors on this sweatshirt …and a Coco Headband. It’s Miguel! The headband is $19.99. A Tiki Mug that Sold Out FAST in Disneyland Is Coming to Disney World! Get Details Here. Frontier Trading A new Halloween Annual Passholder Pin is here for $19.99. For Passholders A new Halloween Stitch Magnet has arrived. Gimme’ Candy! The magnet is $14.99. Here’s What to Do When the Magic Kingdom Monorail Isn’t Running. Memento Mori A new Haunted Mansion Long Tee has materialized for $34.99. Long Tee You can also now get Phineas and Gu Park Pals! They’re some of the hitchhiking ghosts from the Haunted Mansion ride. Take a ghost home with you The park pals cost $11.99 each. Here Are 9 BIG Disney World News DROPS From the Last Month. Star Traders The Tiana nuiMos Plush has turned up here. Princess Tiana The toy is $21.99. Here’s The Unexpected Thing People Pay a “Premium” to Be Able to Do in Disney World. Magic Kingdom Construction Updates The metal sign that was under the big PeopleMover sign is now gone. Changes are happening over on the PeopleMover We also noticed that some bricks are getting redone over by Memento Mori (near Haunted Mansion). Bricks getting redone Something is always getting spruced up in Disney World! We Eat at Disney World Every Day. These Are the 5 New Snacks You CANNOT Miss. Will you be headed to Disney World soon? If so, there are some tickets still available for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party — be sure to read up on what dates are still available HERE! You’ll also need to know what to pack, right? Well, don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World. Click here for the ultimate Disney World packing list. Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you headed to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! 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LOOK OUT. THE DRONES ARE COMING! ©T-Mobile | Drone The Walt Disney Company is known for its entertainment across its parks, streaming, film, and more. Part of the way Disney stays so dominant in these industries is through constant innovation, keeping itself on the cutting edge of technologies. We see all kinds of technologies utilized in the theme parks regularly (Shaman animatronic, we’re looking at you!), but we’re set to see WAY more mind-blowing innovations in the years to come. From artificial intelligence and augmented reality to transforming ride vehicles, we’re taking a look at some of the BIGGEST technological advancements coming from Disney’s engineers. This is why you’ll start seeing drones in the Disney Parks. Drones Drones are used around the world and in a variety of industries – from the military to film. But how can these versatile tools be used to create entertaining experiences in the Disney parks? There are a LOT of possibilities there. We’ve already seen drones in use in Disneyland Paris as part of their night show called Disney D-Light. The show features 200 (yes, 200!!!) drones that are choreographed to bring a special new look to the night sky. You can get a look at some of those drones in action in the video below.  But that isn’t the only time Disney has delved into the world of small flying machines. In 2021, Disney put on a show featuring drones in honor of National Streaming Day. The show was done in Los Angeles (not in any Disney park), but it still showed off Disney’s experience and mastery of the technology. Yeah, we’ll take a little Baby Yoda flying over Cinderella Castle please and thank you.  But wait, there’s MORE. In 2020, we took a look at a special Disney patent that showed how Disney has come up with a way to use drones and rushes of air produced by drones to animate certain elements of a live show. ©Disney And in 2021, we discussed how Disney had filed a patent for a “themed aerial vehicle entertainment platform for providing dynamically coordinated show.” Translation: Disney was working on a themed drone that could fly in sync with other elements during a nighttime spectacular. ©Disney Drones seem like the logical next step for entertainment in the Disney Parks, considering the way we’ve already seen them used by others and by Disney. And we’re not alone in thinking that. In early 2022, we got the chance to speak with Professor Carissa Baker from the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management on a few topics, including technology in Disney’s parks. When we asked what the future could hold in terms of theme park technology. Baker shared that she thinks more entertainment technology is on the way, especially with drones and immersive screens. She also noted how she had gone to a showcase for future technology in Dubai and there were “tons of drones.” ©Disney All signs point to future drone usage for entertainment, but (just as they have done in Disneyland Paris) Disney will need to figure out all the fine details about where to place the drones, whether they can be flown safely over the spaces/people they need to cross, and where is best to utilize them. Safety concerns (and lawyers ready to warn Disney of potential lawsuits) likely complicate the process, giving Disney a number of tough hurdles to jump through. But if they can figure out a way to safely get it done, drones could be an exciting part of Disney’s future experiences. Click here to see more about some of the drone patents Disney has worked on! Robots You didn’t think we could stop this post at just drones, did you?! There are so many other things that could be on the way when it comes to Disney technology, and one of those is robots! Disney has long had a hand in robotic development with the invention and advancement of audio-animatronics. So, let’s take a look at how they are still innovating. Disney’s Latest Audioanimatronics Are Impressive! We start with…robot handshakes?! It’s true! In one research publication, we saw some discussion about technology Disney has been working on that would enable robots to shake hands in a more human-like way. No, this isn’t a joke! Disney has actually worked on tech that would allow robots to understand the grip force applied by a human and return that handshake with a similar level of force. Maybe we’ll shake hands with a robotic figure in Tomorrowland one day? Or shake hands with a robot-version of our favorite characters in EPCOT’s Play! Pavilion. The possibilities are endless! ©Disney But wait, there’s more. Back in 2020, we shared details about a patent Disney filed that depicted a robot moving a handle into your hand as if flying through the air. Essentially, the patent explained that a guest could put on a head-mounted display (disguised as a helmet from a movie) and then be asked to use their superpower of telekinesis to draw a tool or weapon (such as an energy sword…helllloooooo lightsaber) to themselves. There could then be a handover robot that could be controlled to provide that object to the user. But the robot could also be controlled for much more, like for providing physical interactions with the guest. This could be more along the lines of what you would experience in a sword fight, where another object strikes something you’re already holding. A robot moves the lightsaber handle into your hand as if it is flying through the air. ©Disney But sometimes the robots aren’t just behind the scenes. Some robots might end up being the main attraction. Take, for example, the remarkable WALKING Baby Groot Robot! When we first saw the video of this beauty, we thought it may have just been some kind of fever dream. Did we actually watch a video of a Baby Groot Robot just walking around and being adorable (basically) all on its own?! But this is no dream folks, it is REAL. Project Kiwi is what this beauty is called. We had previously seen tech for something similar in a patent for a “Legged High-dexterity Self-balancing Capable Robot Actor.” But the images shared in that patent (at the time) looked to be for a more Judy Hopps-type character, though there was one with a Groot-like look. Long story short, this thing is INCREDIBLE. He walks around, he isn’t “stuck” in one spot, he’s only attached to a thin cable but can otherwise walk around freely, oh, and he’s ridiculously adorable. The whole idea behind Project Kiwi is that Imagineering can bring characters to life in a way that is a more proper scale true to their design.  While this version of Project Kiwi is “Groot-flavored,” it could take different forms in the parks. Back in 2021, TechCrunch said that guests shouldn’t expect to “see this in the wild soon” and that Walt Disney Imagineering “does not have immediate plans to put it in the parks.” But you never know what the future might hold! Plus, TechCrunch did indicate that Project Kiwi was “already well on the road to being viable for things like stage performances, photo ops and eventually free roaming deployment in the parks.” Yeah, we need this guy in our lives ASAP. Click here to learn more about the baby Groot Robot! Virtual and Augmented Reality Perhaps the BIGGEST area of technological growth for Disney is augmented and virtual reality. Yep, Disney is working on transporting you to a VIRTUAL WORLD. We’ve actually seen quite a bit of work from Disney in this space. Disney worked with VR through a 3rd-party experience when it came to The VOID in Disney Springs and Tales from Galaxy’s Edge in Disney Springs (with Meta Quest 2). But it goes beyond third-party applications. VR Time We’ve seen Disney file a number of patent applications surrounding virtual reality. What’s especially interesting about some of these patents is that they imply a situation where the VR works together with tech in an external environment — the type of tech that probably wouldn’t be functional in our living rooms but could be functional in a theme park. One of these patents was for VR/AR and the External Space. This essentially was for an AR experience that was linked with external stereo screens. For those wondering about the difference between AR and VR — AR augments certain parts of the user’s view, whereas VR controls all of it. Disney has even filed patents that would actually work to create flooring that would be used in conjunction with VR or AR. Some of Disney’s inventions would allow for dynamic VR ground effects, or actually help stabilize those walking in VR. ©Disney Things get REALLY interesting when we get to Disney’s invention that involves a robot syncing with the VR or AR system to provide the user with a more tactile experience. What you see in the AR world could translate to physical interactions in the real world, making the two worlds truly blend together! ©Disney Disney has also filed several VR-related patents focused on optimizing a system, and, in some cases, working to make VR even more realistic. In one invention, they outlined a system that could track objects in a VR gaming experience. Another invention would focus on gaze-based audio that would make sure sound comes from the right place and is adapted to each user’s height. They’ve even worked on a way to share VR and AR experiences between different users. ©Disney But wait, there’s MORE. Disney has also worked on methods to put users within a virtual reality setting without wearing a super bulky headset or needing to be tied to a computer. With this technology (which utilizes infrared illumination built into the room), users could actually wear something that would be a lot more lightweight and the system could even be used with multiple users. That could make VR more accessible on a larger scale! ©Disney We’ve also seen Disney file a patent for a “Virtual World Simulator.” Basically, it sounds like a VR-type situation where virtual effects are actually overlayed on top of real-world objects (potentially with some kind of projection mapping or VR system). The system even describes a situation where the user holds a device that would actually work as a projection device. Basic things in the physical world could be made to look like much more elaborate or themed things thanks to this tech, and it would work even from different vantage points. A big thing with this filing was that it presented a system where (in theory) multiple guests could actually participate at the same time, and the projection device may be a 3D map that follows your movement. ©Disney And there’s so much more Disney is working on in this space. From a patent for a device that could create a customized photo experience using AR, where AR would be used to apply a costume to an individual in whatever pose they’ve chosen… ©Disney …to a patent for a haptic floor system with a quake plate, which would essentially create a floor surface that can be programmed to quake as if it was under stress, there are a LOT of possibilities here. Maybe one day you’ll get to virtually “suit up” in the parks with some of your favorite heroes, or maybe even stand on a floor that quakes when the Hulk “punches” it as part of an attraction experience. ©Disney Mix these patents with Disney’s existing use of AR with photo filters, use of AR with experience-based offerings tied to recent movie releases, and the upcoming Play! Pavilion (which is set to put guests in the center of an interactive and immersive world) and you can see the seeds being planted for a VERY interesting future. Ride Enhancements And, Imagineers don’t plan to stick to the same ol’, same ol’ when it comes to rides either. Let’s look at what the rides of the future might be like for us. One patent we shared details about back in 2020 could change rides in a big way. The patent was essentially for a portable version of Pepper’s Ghost. If you’re unfamiliar with it, Pepper’s Ghost is an effect that uses mirrors and lights to make it appear like there’s a ghostly figure in the room. Think about the Haunted Mansion ballroom scene! There are actual animatronic figures in a room hidden from guests. Through the use of light and mirrors, Disney can make it appear like these figures are actually ghosts dancing in the room guests can see. The Ballroom Scene and Some GHOSTS! Now imagine that the Pepper’s Ghost effect could move along with your ride vehicle! This invention could potentially make all kinds of things appear in front of the real scene your vehicle is passing through, and it could even let guests use gestures to scroll through certain aspects of the Pepper’s Ghost effect. ©Disney Disney has even worked on technology that could TRANSFORM ride vehicles. Imagine you’re in a ride vehicle and you go through a “crash” scene. Your vehicle might change in its appearance once hit — with various things now popped out of place. But once you get off, the vehicle could move to a hidden area and be reset to how it looked before the “crash.” It could add some serious layers of storytelling to see your actual vehicle change in front of your eyes, but then have it reset for those who haven’t experienced that story yet. ©Disney The future could be full of ride vehicles that do things in more unique ways than what we may be used to. From spinning roller coaster vehicles to transforming cars, there’s some fun stuff we’ve already seen and likely much more on the horizon. Gamification and Personalization It might not sound as flashy as some of the things we’ve talked about so far, but Disney is also making MAJOR advancements in gamifying the theme parks! This is actually one of the areas that Baker discussed with us as a trend of technology use in theme parks. Baker said one trend she’s noticing is that theme parks are making more explicit use of technology, rather than just leaving technology to do fancy things in the background. Part of that has to do with gamification. Rides like Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin or Toy Story Mania are good examples of this, where guests are interacting with things around them in a game-like setting and competing against one another. Are you a Galactic Hero?! She also shared that utilizing technology for storytelling has been a big trend — where technology can be used to add a narrative overlay. This has become a BIG deal in places like the Star Wars Hotel or Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, where the “Datapad” is used. In Galaxy’s Edge, the datapad is more of a “bonus.” While you can enjoy Galaxy’s Edge without it, using the Datapad there gives you a more full and complete experience, and gives you the chance to interact with the world around you. At the Star Wars Hotel, you could opt to not use the Datapad, but your experience would be significantly more limited than in Galaxy’s Edge. That’s because the Datapad is HEAVILY used in the Star Wars Hotel to get you to interact with characters, unlock experiences, and move your story along. Datapad Time Can you choose NOT to participate in any of the activities and NOT use the Datapad? Sure. But your experience at the Star Wars Hotel will be completely different when compared to those who fully immerse themselves in the use of the technology to really get the most out of the story. Disney may be headed in a direction more like this in the future where technology is not just a “bonus” to your experience, it is crucial to you really getting the full story. Datapad Gamification and technology may also become a special “perk,” exclusive to certain groups, in an effort to encourage guests to buy a certain piece of technology to unlock the full experience. We’ve seen this come into play with things like MagicBand+. If you use a regular MagicBand, you can still do the same things you always could — scan your park ticket, charge things to your hotel, etc. But if you want to interact with the parks in special ways, it’s a MagicBand+ you’ll now need. MagicBand+ can do the same things as a regular MagicBand, but it can also interact with fireworks and certain rides, AND unlock exclusive games/experiences to those with the new tech. Fun Lighting For Muppet Vision! Specifically, MagicBand+ can be used to interact with the 50th Anniversary statues and unlock a scavenger hunt activity to “collect” all of the interactions. Perhaps most importantly, and most tied to the “gamification” idea, MagicBand+ can also unlock an exclusive scavenger hunt in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge where guests are able to go around, search for bounties using a sort of hot and cold light-based system, collect bounties, and get credits for their work. It’s not “necessary” to your Galaxy’s Edge experience, by any means, but it adds to the story and gives you a more complete experience in the land. Thermal Scanner But gamification could be SO much more. Disney has also mentioned its idea of creating a “metaverse” recently. Disney defines their Theme Park Metaverse as a “shared magical world, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.” Essentially, there would be experiences that cause the convergence of technology and physical things. We see some of this in the parks already with things like the Play Disney Parks app, where you can explore the parks and also enhance your experience waiting in lines, etc. by using technology. But Disney’s full Metaverse would be much more. As the Metaverse grows, Metaverse experiences could become attractions in their own right. ©Disney What could the future hold with the Metaverse? Well, we could see artificially intelligent virtual characters interact with guests through personalized interactions. We could also see guests enabled to experience some animal interactions through augmented reality or other ways where the physical and the digital combine to create something unique and new. Disney has even asked guests about their interest in virtual experiences like Pokemon Go, digital art museums, immersive art exhibits, and in-person quest experiences (similar to an Escape Room). This could reveal Disney’s interest in adding more gamification experiences to the parks that have a heavier reliance on technology and AR when compared to more physical games we’ve seen in the past like Sorcerors of the Magic Kingdom. We’ve seen some AR implemented in the MagicBand+ Galaxy’s Edge game, but its possible Disney could take things to another level in the future. ©Popbuzz Basically, the future could be made of many more interactions between the physical and digital worlds, plus unique experiences and storytelling opportunities that have the ability to be personalized to YOU. Click here to learn more about how Disney is creating its own metaverse Other Advancements One innovation that doesn’t quite fit into these categories is Project EXO. And this one could mean some seriously amazing character meet-and-greet opportunities. Back in 2021, we got a look at Project EXO in person. The version of this technology that we saw was for a potential character that would have big, furry feet and lots of moving parts. With this new tech, there are pneumatic assists at key joint areas. Plus, the weight of the exoskeleton all goes to the legs, so the performer isn’t stuck carrying all of that weight on their shoulders or backs. Disney is even working on 3D printing muscles that could create incredibly realistic character designs! That is going to be one TALL character Disney has already shared that Project EXO could really change the game in terms of bringing characters to life in the parks. Think about what HUGE characters could make an easier (and more realistic) appearance in the parks thanks to this tech. A hulk perhaps? A yeti? Some kind of other BIG creature? There are a LOT of possibilities here that could change that ordinary meet-and-greet you’re used to into something that feels like it’s straight out of a movie. There he is, in the flesh! (OR in the metal, technically) We’re also seeing Disney expand their use of technology through things like Disney Genie, which can give customized park plans and act as a guest’s personal assistant, or things like “Hey Disney!,” which will bring technology into Disney hotel rooms in a big way through a device powered by Amazon’s Alexa. Hey, Disney! Characters So, as you can see, there are a LOT of amazing technologies in the works for the Disney parks and beyond. But there are lots of concerns Disney will have to overcome too, especially when it comes to things like safety for drones. Disney will also have to figure out how to roll out these technologies in a way that is user-friendly. We previously spoke to Keith Dunphy (Chief Revenue Officer) and Norman Miglietta (Head of Global Marketing) at the Omnico Group (a company that focuses on technology and uniting the customer journey to improve guest engagement) about technology in theme parks. They noted, “Depending on the guest being technically savvy is a mistake…One of the main benefits of the most successful technology that is being used at parks currently is that they utilize much of the same intuitive user interfaces that customers use at home such as touchpad screens. Any future designs must follow this same approach.” So that may be something Disney will also need to consider. EPCOT Experience Play Pavilion Display We can’t wait to see what Disney comes up with next. As always, keep an eye on DFB to make sure you don’t miss any of the new and amazing park changes! Click here to see 8 BIG things that will CHANGE in Disney’s future  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 technology do you most want to see in the parks? 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Most airports have an undeniable energy- and at Orlando International Airport, that energy is about to grow sky-high! This month, Florida’s busiest airport will open its state-of-the-art, 1.8 million square foot terminal C and a new Walt Disney World Store will be right in the middle of the excitement. Expected to open Sept. 19, the […]View the full article

Now that Disney World’s previously complimentary Magical Express shuttle service has ended, you have a few transportation options from Orlando International Airport to your Disney World hotel. Sunshine Flyer One shuttle option, the Sunshine Flyer, launched in 2022 and takes guests from Orlando Airport (MCO) to their Disney World hotel in buses themed around old-fashioned train engines and passenger cars. Recently, they offered a deal for children to ride for free, and although that sale just ended, Sunshine Flyer prices have changed — and here’s how. When the Sunshine Flyer first launched, they offered different prices for adults and children for roundtrip and one-way transportation. The prices for adults (per person) were $17 one-way or $34 for a roundtrip, and children’s prices (per child) were $10 one-way or $20 for a roundtrip. For a limited time this summer, Sunshine Flyer offered free trips for children or $16 per adult for all trips, but that deal just ended. Sunshine Flyer Now, prices have changed — and they’ve actually gone down for adults! Adults will now pay $16 for one-way trips or $32 for roundtrips, and children will again cost $10 for one-way trips or $20 for roundtrips. Note that the children’s prices apply to kids between the ages 3-12, and children 2 and under can travel for free if lap-sitting. ©Sunshine Flyer Sunshine Flyer buses include bathrooms and entertainment, and staff members even dress as 1920s rail conductors and engineers, so it’s a unique way to start your Disney World visit! ©The Sunshine Flyer If you’re looking for other transportation options from Orlando Airport, you can also try Mears Connect buses, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, car rentals, and more. You can click here to see all your options, and keep following DFB for more Disney travel news and updates! Step-by-step guide — How to get to Disney World from the Orlando Airport! 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 the Sunshine Flyer shuttle service yet? Tell us in the comments! The post Pricing Has CHANGED for One Bus Service Between the Orlando Airport and Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are officially less than a week away from the 2022 D23 Expo! We are counting down the days! Disney recently announced all the stars who will be making an appearance at the Expo, and you can catch panels and presentations about multiple different Disney subjects, too. Plus, you can even see rare pieces of Disney history! If you’ve been looking forward to the merchandise at the event, you cannot miss this huge merchandise sneak peek! Disney has given us a sneak peek at tons of new and exclusive merchandise that will be at this year’s D23 Expo. We’re most excited about the new Global Ear Headbands, which represent both Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland parks! Alongside these new ears, Disney also announced a Dumbo planter, Teacups purse, plus a Disney Castles Pin and poster. ©Disney Fans of different Disney fandoms will also love some of the merchandise revealed. Several different Star Wars items will be available including the Limited-Edition Obi-Wan Kenobi Legacy Lightsaber Set, plus some merch designed by the franchise’s own Ashley Eckstein! ©Disney Not to mention Marvel fans have lots of new apparel, plushes, and toys to look forward to checking out… ©Disney …and Avatar fans certainly aren’t left out either, with new pieces of apparel, as well as a new backpack and pin. ©Disney Disney Princess fans will love the new designer dolls, pins, and more that will be available at the event as well! It looks like we’ll also see a few exclusive pins inspired by The Jungle Book, Bambi, and Oswald, too. ©Disney Last, but most certainly not least, Duck Tales fans will have lots of apparel to choose from. And, Goofy finally gets the recognition he deserves with pieces of merchandise to celebrate his 90th Anniversary! ©Disney There’s plenty more merchandise that’s already been announced as well — you can grab apparel specifically made for the 2022 D23 Expo, and check out 4 new female-designed collections that will be unveiled during the event. Be sure you’ve got the D23 Expo app downloaded as well so you don’t miss your favorite events, and stay tuned to DFB for all the new D23 Expo news! Click here for the full list of discounts available at the D23 Expo! 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 item are you planning to snag at the Expo? Let us know in the comments below! The post There’s Only ONE Way to Get Disney’s NEW Minnie Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s the start of another week in Disney World! Spaceship Earth We’re always on the lookout for ways you can save money when it comes to Disney, whether it’s on tickets, hotel rooms, and even merchandise. Now, we’re rounding up six of the best Disney deals on Amazon to kickstart your week! First up, we have this Mickey Mouse “Amazing Day” Woven Tapestry Throw Blanket! ©Amazon This is a black, woven tapestry-style blanket that has Mickey Mouse and the words “Today is going to be amazing.” It also has another Mickey head and decorative fringes. It measures at 48-inches by 60-inches. The blanket is currently priced at $24.63, down from its usual price of $34.95. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Blanket! It’s never too early to start getting some holiday shopping. If you have a kiddo who’s a big Rapunzel fan, then you can grab this Disney Princess Rapunzel Singing Doll! ©Disney This doll has glowing hair and will sing and talk. These features are activated by brushing the doll’s hair. The doll comes with a hairbrush, hair straightener, some hair clips, and elastics. The Rapunzel doll is currently available for $27.87, down from its typical price of $59.99. Click here to buy the Disney Princess Rapunzel Singing Doll! If you have a kiddo who’s interested in ALL of the Disney princesses, and some villains, too, then you can get the Disney Princess Comics Adventure Discoveries Collection. ©Amazon This collection comes with nine different dolls, a display castle, and a display case. The set is usually available for $55.99, but you can get it right now for $12.49 — 78% off! Click here to buy the Disney Princess Comics Adventure Discoveries Collection! Looking for a new suitcase for your little one for your next Disney vacation? You can grab this American Tourister Minnie Mouse Kids’ Suitcase. ©Amazon This is a hard-sided, carry-on suitcase with two wheels. It’s pink with blue accents and a picture of Minnie Mouse on the front. She’s surrounded by a circle of flowers and has a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses. It is currently available for $71.99, down from its typical price of $84.99. Click here to buy the American Tourister Minnie Mouse Suitcase! Next, we have this Treasures of the Disney Vault Engineer Mickey Plush! ©Amazon This plush is a limited edition and part of the Treasures of the Disney Vault collection. It comes with a certificate of authenticity and is a plush celebrating Engineer Mickey, which was created for the opening of Disneyland. This plush would usually cost you $99.99, but you can get it on sale right now for $37.49! Click here to buy the Treasures of the Disney Vault Engineer Mickey Plush! And the final item is the Funko Disney Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Game! ©Amazon This is a board game that’s all about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Disney parks. The game is officially a part of the Disney World 50th Anniversary collection and is a simple, fast-paced game that takes about 45 minutes to play. You can grab it right now for $22.49, down from its usual price of $29.99. Click here to buy the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Game! And those are just a few of the best Disney deals you can get on Amazon right now. If you’re looking for more Disney merch, you can check out all of the Disney Halloween merchandise you can get online here, as well as a full list of all of the Disney Starbucks cups you can get online, too. Halloween merch galore! And if you’re looking for your next pair of Minnie ears, then we’ve got you covered with ALL of the Disney ears you can get online right now. We’re always on the lookout for ways to save money, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and information! Click here to see 7 random “must-bring” items to add to your Disney parks bag! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which item will you be grabbing? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Disney Deals You Can Get on Amazon Right NOW! 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. Are you feeling overwhelmed by all of the new Disney merchandise we’ve found recently? nuiMO Plushes Of course, we don’t mind having this problem. There are muuuuch worse things than drowning in new Dooney & Bourke bags, Loungefly backpacks, Minnie Ears, and spooky items. But, right when we think we’ve seen all of the new merchandise around the resort — BAM…another item pops up. So, let’s take a look at the new royal item we spotted in Magic Kingdom. Head over into Tomorrowland and you’re…almost there (sorry, we had to). That’s right — over in Star Traders, you can grab the Tiana nuiMO Plush! She’s wearing her beautiful green gown, gold earrings, and crown. Tiana nuiMO You can get it for $21.99 both in Disney World and on shopDisney. (So, if you’re not visiting the parks anytime soon, you can still snag one online.) Click here to buy the Tiana nuiMO Plush. And you can also find other new nuiMO accessories and outfits online, like the Dr. Facilier Outfit. It’s inspired by the villainous Dr. Facilier, of course, complete with his purple and red suit and a hat. ©Disney It’s the perfect outfit to match with the Tiana nuiMO! You can grab it right now for $17.99. Click here to buy the Dr. Facilier Outfit. And to keep your nuiMO plushes in style, grab the Sunglasses Set for $12.99! nuiMOs sunglasses The set comes with clear frames, black and yellow frames, and pink frames (with a fun shape). Click here to buy the Sunglasses Set. And there’s also a new Bathrobe and Slippers Set to get your nuiMO plush ready for bedtime. ©Disney It comes with a blue robe with yellow stars, a blue sleep mask with yellow accents, and bunny slippers! You can grab the set for $12.99. Click here to buy the Bathrobe and Slippers Set And those are some of the new nuiMO items you can find in the parks and online. For more online finds, check out all of the Halloween items you can find online. Or take a look at the Halloween Spirit Jerseys you can grab. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you bought any nuiMO plushes before? Let us know in the comments! The post You Don't Need a Disney Park Ticket to Get the NEW Princess Tiana Toy! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready to eat some food in Downtown Disney? Catal and UVA Bar Tons of new eats are in Disneyland for Halloween, and even more are coming to Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. Over at UVA Bar & Café in Downtown Disney (the shopping and dining center), a new month means a new burger is here, so head on over and try September’s Carne Asada Burger! The Carne Asada Burger is prepared with Spice- and Citrus-marinated Angus Beef, Fire-grilled Onions, White Cheddar, Tomato, Lettuce, Avocado, Cilantro Aïoli, and Grilled Jalapeño, and served with a Golden Road Mango Cart Michelada. You can get it for all of September, so hurry in to try it while it’s here! We saw this burger at Uva Bar & Café a few years ago, so it’s exciting to see it back on the menu for a while! Uva Bar and Cafe There are tons of exciting things going on over at the Disneyland Resort. Oogie Boogie Bash is starting today, and we’re looking forward to trying all the new snacks that we can get our hands on and meeting new villains as well! Mater is all dressed up for Halloween! We also recently found some awesome new merchandise over on the west coast, so check that out before it’s gone. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news! Check out important dates you NEED to know if you’re visiting Disneyland this year! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite Downtown Disney restaurant? Let us know below! The post You Don't Want to Miss the NEW Burger at Downtown Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Looking for a unique experience in Orlando? Boy, do we have something to show you. Belle and the Beast Of course, you can always visit Disney World Resort to get your fix of creative experiences. This is especially true over in Disney Springs, where there are Tequila tastings, adventurous ice cream flavors, and unique bars. But outside of Disney World, there’s a bar bringing a familiar story to life. The Oliv Bar in Orlando is bringing a Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont fairytale to life! And, of course, we’re talking about Beauty and the Beast. ©The Oliv Bar The bar is offering a 90-minute journey through the enchanted world of Beauty and the Beast. It’s a Victorian cocktail party that will have costumes (dressing-up encouraged, but not required), dancing, alcoholic beverages, and royal bites. Oh — and did we mention that the experience doubles as an escape room? You’ll solve riddles and challenges to “lift the curse” and escape the castle. ©The Oliv Bar The Beauty and the Beast Cocktail Experience will take place on November 30th, 2022, through February 22nd, 2023. Tickets are $47 per person and will sell out fast, so grab your own ASAP! Keep in mind that tickets are non-refundable; however, you can transfer them to other show days for anywhere between $10 and $20 per person. ©The Oliv Bar For more fun experiences, check out the Tequila Tasting you can take part in at Disney Springs. Or take a look at the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates you can still purchase tickets for. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out The NEW Cocktail Experience At The Edison 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 buy tickets for this experience? Let us know in the comments! The post A 'Beauty and the Beast' Cocktail Party AND Escape Room? SIGN US UP! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re always on the hunt for new ways to save. Pixar Pals Motorcade That’s why we constantly bring you the latest discounts on merchandise, flights, tickets, and hotel stays. But do you want to know what’s sweeter than a sale? Free merchandise! And Disney is celebrating this year’s Pixar Fest by giving away a free Pixar Prize Pack — here’s how you can win one. Two years ago, Disney introduced an opportunity to celebrate all things Pixar – Pixar Fest! This year’s celebration will take place all month long. Fans can join in on the fun by entering for a chance to win the very first Pixar Prize Bundle. ©Disney The bundle has Lightning McQueen Crocs… ©Disney …a Lightning McQueen Lunchbox… ©Disney …a Dinoco Long Sleeve Shirt… ©Disney …a Radiator Springs Track Set… ©Disney …a Color-Changing Car Wash Toy… ©Disney …a Cars on the Road Storybook… ©Disney …and more! ©Disney To enter: “Like” the sweepstakes post on the Disney Parks Instagram page Comment #PixarFestSweepstakes on the post Follow the Disney Parks account by September 10th, 2022 Every single week, there will be a new Pixar theme and sweepstakes, so be sure to follow DFB and we’ll let you know about all the chances to win free merch! For more ways to save money, check out the best Labor Day Deals on Amazon. Or take a look at some of the home décor you can get for sale right now on shopDisney. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Click here to learn about Pixar’s NEW movie! 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 enter this sweepstakes? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Miss Your Chance To Win FREE Pixar Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Those first few hours in the morning at a Disney park can be precious. You might be able to use that time to grab merchandise before it sells out, hop on a few rides with shorter wait times, or go to the meet-and-greet of your dreams. So should you waste precious morning park time at…a sit-down breakfast? Time to Go EAT! Well, that depends! For some, a sit-down breakfast experience might be the thing they need to really start their day in the “right” way. Or it might be a way to fill up on generally cheaper entrees and then skip lunch — saving a few bucks. At Disneyland Park in California, one sit-down restaurant — River Belle Terrace — has brought back its breakfast service, but is it worth your time and money? Let’s find out together! Atmosphere You’ll find River Belle Terrace at Frontierland in Disneyland Park, overlooking the Rivers of America. The restaurant serves up Southern dishes in two seating areas. If you sit on the outside, you’ll get to do some awesome people-watching and check out the boats as they sail through the Rivers of America. The View The seating here is cute and generally placed under some umbrellas, so you can get a bit of shade. Seating Inside you’ll find an airy, garden-inspired dining room. Inside the restaurant There are a number of tables… Tables …and booths here to accommodate a variety of party sizes. Some Booths Too There are some really great details to search for here, including that flowery wallpaper, the flowers hanging from the ceiling, and other decor. So Pretty But enough about the atmosphere, let’s dive into the food options! Menu A number of years ago, River Belle Terrace served up breakfast in a more buffeteria style. Breakfast service was later stopped and the restaurant began to only offer table service meals for lunch and dinner. In 2018, breakfast returned to River Belle Terrace but later disappeared again. Now, breakfast is BACK. A look at the full menu! It seems like we weren’t the only ones excited about its return. When we went (on the day of the breakfast menu’s return) the Cast Member there told us that the restaurant was about 3/4 full and things were already backed up! This could just be due to the fact that it had just reopened, but we’d recommend you come prepared for a few crowds as guests check out this spot. River Belle On the menu, you’ll find a section with seasonal offerings. Keep in mind that these are seasonal, so you might see things change. The seasonal offerings right now include the Big Belle Sandwich and a Monkey Bread (more on the monkey bread in a second!). ©Disney The menu then details this spot’s signature entrees. There are some returning items like the Mark Twain. The menu also includes things like New York Steak and Eggs, Hot Honey Fried Chicken Benedict, and Fried Shrimp & Catfish Benedict. ©Disney For the kiddos, there are create-your-own entrees. ©Disney In terms of entrees, adults can also opt for this spot’s Southern Sweet Skillet — the Vanilla and Maple Monkey Bread. We’ve seen monkey bread served here before, though this specific one has vanilla ice cream, lemon glaze, and berries. ©Disney Finally, you’ll also see some beverages listed on the menu, and a reminder to ask for allergy-friendly menus when needed. ©Disney That’s a look at the menu, so now let’s move on to the food we ordered! Food For our meal, we started with the BBQ Brisket Southern Breakfast Skillet, priced at $20. This dish is made with Beef Brisket, Pimento Cheese Sauce, Avocado Crema, and O’Brien Potato Bites. Our reporter’s first reaction to this was that the BBQ Brisket Skillet might very well be some of the BEST breakfast food in all of Disneyland! The Breakfast Skillet Does NOT Disappoint! The eggs in this dish were perfectly fried (a bit runny in the middle so you could mix it with the rest of the dish!), and the brisket was wonderfully soft with a tangy barbecue sauce. We really loved the addition of the pimento cheese because it was rich and added a bit of a spicy kick while also adding some creaminess to the dish. The avocado crema was more like pure avocado, which was fine by us, but we do wish there had been more of it. Isn’t it beautiful?! The only true downside to this dish was the bell peppers. They seemed to have been added last because they were still pretty raw and only appeared to have been slightly sweated on the skillet. Also, the menu described the potatoes as O’Brien potato bites, and we did get some of the bell peppers that are added to Potatoes O’Brien, but our potatoes were essentially just tater tots (not really the diced potatoes you’d expect with potatoes O’Brien). Our Bite While we loved the pimento cheese, we could see that being a bit too rich for some, particularly if you’re not a big fan of cream cheese-like things or a fondue level of richness and thickness. But for us, this was a total WIN. Would You Get This? Next, we grabbed the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Benedict, priced at $16. This dish is made of Poached Eggs, Sautéed Spinach, and Hollandaise Sauce, and is served with Fresh Fruit. After the success of the Skillet, we were hoping that this dish would deliver some fantastic flavors as well. But, sadly, this dish ended up being a disappointment. Our Dish The big problem here was that the food came out cold. It actually came out almost one hour after we ordered it. Our waiter did say that there had been an issue with the first poached egg so it’s possible that affected things, but it’s not totally clear. Another Look The biscuit did have a great buttery flavor and it was wonderfully flaky, but it was a bit overbaked, so it came out dry. Sadly, the chicken also had some issues as it was rubbery and the batter was soggy. We got the slightest hint of a kick (this is meant to be HOT honey chicken after all) but overall what we tasted was an overpowering vinegar flavor without any sweetness from the honey. Would You Give It a Try? The side of fruits was also quite watery, so the juices seeped into the biscuit. That wasn’t necessarily a bad thing for us because it added some moisture and sweetness to the biscuit, but it did change the whole taste of the dish. A Cut Portion While parts of this dish had promising elements, unfortunately it just didn’t come together well. It’s possible that this was due to a delay in delivering the dish or the fact that we ordered it on the first day of breakfast’s return to this restaurant. Perhaps when served piping hot this would be much better. If you order it in the future, be sure to tell us your thoughts. Sadly Not a Homerun Finally, we ended our meal with the Southern Sweet Skillet — in this case, the Vanilla & Maple Monkey Bread for $9. This monkey bread was served with vanilla ice cream, and also featured a lemon glaze and berries. We’ve had our fair share of monkey bread at River Belle Terrace before in a variety of flavors (including pumpkin, cookie butter, and a version with candied pecans and pecan butter) so we were really curious to see what this would taste like! The Monkey Bread Has Arrived! The bread itself was not overly dense (which was good) and it had a delicious amount of crispy caramelization. So those were good things, but not everything here was a win. Unfortunately, the ice cream it was served with was (as you can tell in the photos) already melted when it was delivered and the Monkey Bread itself wasn’t hot. That makes us wonder how long it may have been sitting in the back before it was served to us (similar to how the benedict was cold by the time it reached us). Another Look at Our Monkey Bread In terms of flavor, the maple was very mild. But the lemon glaze was GREAT! When we got a bite of that glaze, it added a fantastic tartness and refreshing flavor to the whole dish. The Lemon Glaze Was a WIN The berries were in better shape than the watery fruit we got with the benedict, so that was good. A bite with the fruit, the monkey bread, and the ice cream all together was pretty tasty, so try to get a bite with everything when you can! Try to Get a Little Bit of Everything on the Bite And that’s a look at our meal. Now, let’s go over some final thoughts! Nosh or Not Don’t miss breakfast at River Belle Terrace if: You want to start your day with a filling and relaxing breakfast — If you’re looking for a little escape from the go-go-go nature of park days, this breakfast could be just the thing. You want to do some serious people watching — If you sit on the outside portion, you’ll get a GREAT view of the Rivers of America and the surrounding area. It’s a nice way to enjoy breakfast without feeling like you’re missing out on too much. You like Southern eats and skillets — That BBQ Brisket Southern Breakfast Skillet is NOT to be missed. We really enjoyed that and would easily order it again. Plus, the menu features some other Southern staples like biscuits and gravy, so you can get your fill early in the morning. Skip River Belle Terrace’s breakfast if: You’ve got a list a mile long of things you want to do in the park — One of our entrees wasn’t served until an hour after we ordered it, so things can take a bit longer here. That may have had to do with the fact that it was the first day of the breakfast service’s return and they were still ironing out the kinks, but regardless this is a table service restaurant so expect to sit down for a little while. You are looking for really unique food — While some of the items here are really great, none were particularly unique this time around. A special seasonal monkey bread flavor may entice you to check out this spot, but overall its food isn’t necessarily the most unique. You are looking for a really fancy food option — While the location is nice and some of the eats are great, this isn’t exactly a swanky dining spot. If you want to really go fancy, you may want to grab a quick breakfast and go to a fancier spot like Carthay Circle Restaurant for a more upscale meal at dinnertime. Overall Overall, River Belle Terrace provides Disneyland park-goers with another breakfast option, which can be really helpful if you’ve been looking for another place to grab those morning eats in the park. The BBQ skillet we had was fantastic, but sadly the chicken benedict was cold. The monkey bread was pretty good, but we think it could have been much better had it been hot and the ice cream had been less melted. River Belle If you want to try it out yourself, stop by River Belle Terrace in Frontierland in Disneyland Park for breakfast from 8AM to 10:30AM. If you do eat here in the future, be sure to drop us a comment about your experience! Magic Key passholder discounts do apply here, so keep that in mind. We’ll continue to look for more Disneyland news and let you know what we find. In the meantime, click here to learn about a special discount that has been announced for Magic Key holders in Disneyland, and click here to read all about the NEW Disney Vacation Club lounge coming to Disneyland! Click here to get a first look at Disneyland’s Halloween fireworks!  Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Disney World has a ton of great food options, but there are also a bunch of great drinks as well! California Grill drinks We’ve had some delicious margaritas over at La Cava del Tequila, great wine at Wine Bar George, and several different tasty cocktails from the various EPCOT festivals, like the Food and Wine Festival (which is going on right now!). And, there’s a new cocktail option in Disney Springs that bourbon lovers should check out! You can now get a Bourbon Flight in Disney Springs! It’s over at Maria & Enzo’s and is in celebration of National Bourbon Heritage Month. The options in the flight are a Desert Pear bourbon cocktail, a Cinnamon Bun bourbon cocktail, and a Toasty Marshmallow bourbon cocktail. Disney said this is only at the restaurant for a limited-time, so it won’t be around for long! If you really want to try it, we’d suggest making a reservation for Maria & Enzo’s since they can get booked up. Maria & Enzo’s Maria & Enzo’s is an Italian restaurant with a menu inspired by Sicilian cuisine, specifically. They have dishes like ravioli and lasagna, as well as some steak and chicken dishes. Torchio Alla Vedure If you want some other exciting drinks in Disney Springs, you can check out the cocktail experience at The Edison or the Moonshine Flight over at Homecomin‘! The Moonshine Flight Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news and updates! These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where is your favorite spot to grab a cocktail in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Where to Find a BOURBON FLIGHT in Disney Springs 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. Disney World vacations are NOT cheap. Even using great discounts and money-saving tips, they’ll still cost you a decent amount. That’s why this new Disney souvenir might come in handy. Pirates of the Caribbean We know — buying a new souvenir doesn’t exactly sound like the best way to save your money. But THIS new souvenir is made to help you save those pennies so that you can start prepping for your next trip to the parks. Check it out with us and find out how you can get it from home as well! Disney just released a new Pirates of the Caribbean Interactive Coin Bank. The bank looks like a pirate skull that’s wearing a red bandana as well as a big tri-point hat that has a skull and crossbones on it. Pirates of the Caribbean bank If you push a button on the back of the skull, its eyes will glow red and the pirate will say some phrases inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Spooky! At the back of the hat, there’s a slot for your coins. It requires 2 AAA batteries, which are included. We spotted the pirate bank at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar (the gift shop at the end of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disney World), but you can also get it online! Either way, it costs $29.99. Click here to buy the Pirates of the Caribbean Interactive Coin Bank. If a coin bank isn’t quite enough to help you save up for your next Disney World vacation, we’ve got plenty of advice to help you budget and save in the parks. Disney World Check out these posts for some ideas: Complete Guide to Booking the Cheapest Flight to Disney World The Cheapest Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 The Best Disney World Souvenirs for Every Budget 9 of the BEST Budget-Friendly Lunches in Disney World 15 Cheap but Filling Disney World Snacks for When You’re Ballin’ on a Budget Sneaky Ways You Can Save Money in Disney World We’ll keep you updated with all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to find a Disney souvenir that fits your budget. 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 are your best tips for saving money in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post You Could Actually SAVE Money by Buying This New Disney Souvenir! 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. Do you think the pumpkin spice trend has become out of control? Pumpkin Spice Latte Sure, we totally understand people loving a pumpkin spice latte or a pumpkin spice cupcake, but nowadays, you can get wild things like pumpkin spice Goldfish and pretzels. And, there’s a NEW extraordinary pumpkin spice food item that fans are going to want to see! A pumpkin spice ENERGY DRINK now exists! Plant-based energy brand Yerbaé has created the new drink, according to Foodbeast. ©Amazon The drink has zero calories, zero sugar, zero carbs, and 160mg of natural caffeine from yerba mate, which is an herb from South America. So, it looks like this could potentially be a “healthier” alternative to those iconic pumpkin spice lattes. ©Amazon The pumpkin spice energy drink can be pre-ordered right now from Yerbaé’s website, but it’s also available on Amazon and in some Southern California Costcos starting today, September 5th. ©Amazon So, what do you think? Does this sound delicious or disgusting? We guess if you’re a HUGE pumpkin spice fan, this could be your jam. But, we’re sure a lot of people like to stick to the classics, like pumpkin spice cupcakes or other desserts. If you want to try this out for yourself, you can grab some over on Amazon. Get a 4-pack of 16 oz. cans for $14.99 Click here to grab a pack of these energy drinks right now! So, it seems like just about anything can be pumpkin spice these days. Disney even makes fun things like a pumpkin spice churro and pumpkin spice churro toffee. For more on some fun fall flavors, check out our reviews of all of the 2022 Halloween time treats in Disneyland Resort and in Disney World. Pumpkin Spice Churro Stay tuned to DFB for more food news and updates! ALL of the Disney Halloween 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. Would you try this new drink? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! The post A Pumpkin Spice ENERGY DRINK Now Exists, and We’re Worried first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article