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Disneyland has all kinds of tasty snacks, from Mickey ice cream bars to funnel cake fries, popcorn to toffee. But perhaps the most ICONIC of all Disneyland treats is a CHURRO. If you don’t eat a churro when you visit Disneyland…did you even really go? Let’s talk about Disney food! Now, for the Halloween season, there’s a new churro in Disneyland — the Pistachio-Cherry Churro. That flavor combination sounds classic enough, but just wait until you hear about the dipping sauce that comes with it! All we can say is…we’re a little bit scared. For the 2022 Halloween season, over 50 new treats have arrived at Disneyland. We’re trying out a bunch of these limited-time offerings to find out which ones are the best. We love a seasonal churro flavor, so of course we have to try out the new churro, which can be found at the New Orleans Square Churro Cart from September 2nd through November 10th. Princess Tiana waves from New Orleans Square The Pistachio-Cherry Churro is a Cinnamon Churro rolled in Pistacho and Sour Cherry Sugars — sounds innocent enough, right? Here’s where it gets interesting: the churro is served with a side of Ghost Pepper Grape Sauce. WHAT? Pistachio, sour cherry, and grape already sounds like a strange flavor combination, but add in one of the HOTTEST peppers in the world and we’re downright scared of this new treat. But hey — that’s right on brand for a Halloween snack, right? The new churros! These churros are incredibly messy, and our batch was a little on the greasy side. The pistachio side was quite good, with a very artificial pistachio flavor that wasn’t bitter, but not overly sweet either. However, the cherry side…well, it wasn’t our favorite. The cherry flavoring was really sour and reminded us a lot of medicine. That cherry is SOUR. The ghost pepper grape sauce was surprisingly delicious! It’s slightly sweet with a SERIOUS kick to it. We didn’t think it paired with the cherry very well, but it matched up with the pistachio quite nicely. Ghost Pepper Grape Sauce If you think you can handle the heat, head to the New Orleans Square Churro Cart by November 10th to get this churro for $6.75. But don’t say we didn’t warn you! Ghost pepper grape sauce not really your thing? We don’t blame you. But don’t worry — there are plenty of other treats to try in Disneyland this fall! Check out our full list of over 50 new treats to find some that might be a bit less extreme. Mickey Pumpkin And don’t forget that Oogie Boogie Bash is returning to Disneyland as well! This popular party is already sold out, so you may be out of luck if you don’t have your tickets already. But you can also celebrate Halloween during the day, with themed ride overlays like Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and the Haunted Mansion Holiday. Haunted Mansion Holiday 2021 We’ll continue to watch for more Halloween news from Disneyland, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to see everything confirmed for Halloween time at Disneyland Resort in 2022. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you try the new churro with ghost pepper sauce? Let us know in the comments. The post Wish Us Luck — We’re Trying Disney’s New Churros With GHOST PEPPER Sauce first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween Time has officially kicked off in Disneyland! Haunted Mansion Holiday That means we’re starting to eat some new Halloween snacks (bring it ON!), checking out the AWESOME new character costumes (seriously, the Halloween costumes this year ARE THE BEST), and getting ready to attend our first Oogie Boogie Bash of the season next week! Today, Haunted Mansion Holiday opened and you won’t BELIEVE the lines to ride it. We get it — it’s always exciting when the Haunted Mansion reopens with its Halloween and holidays theme of Nightmare Before Christmas. We love it when Jack Skellington and his friends take over the mansion of 999 happy haunts! But apparently everyone else loves it, too, because LOOK AT THIS LINE. Lots of people The line snakes outside of the mansion itself and around the New Orleans Square area. It might be a while. According to the Disneyland app, the current standby wait is 80 minutes. That’s a line… We spoke with a Cast Member who recommended that guests who wanted to ride Haunted Mansion Holiday could save a lot of time by purchasing Genie+ to access the ride’s Lightning Lane. Genie+ is $20 per day per ticket in Disneyland, but remember that it also includes unlimited PhotoPass downloads for each day you purchase it, too. This is what we did and our total wait was around 35 minutes (which is still longer than usual for a Lightning Lane, but definitely much shorter than 80 minutes!). If you’re headed to Disneyland for Halloween, you will need to know that all tickets are sold out for Oogie Boogie Bash. However, you can still enjoy a lot of other Halloween activities in the parks, as well as in Downtown Disney. Click here to see all the treats coming to Disneyland for Halloween. 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 Will you be headed to Disneyland for Halloween? Let us know in the comments! The post The Line Is Scarier than the Ride at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Holiday first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you heard? Voices known to make a Disney Parks fan’s ears tingle with delight have just been added to TikTok’s popular text-to-speech feature! That’s right, we’ve teamed up with our friends at TikTok to help you personalize your on-screen text with official character voices inspired by Disney’s Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean rides.View the full article

If you’re anything like me, you can’t wait for the news to come from this month’s D23 Expo, presented by Visa. The fan-favorite event returns this year, and it’s also my very first time attending! As I’m making my wish list of can’t-miss panels and must-have merchandise, I’m also noting special offerings for cast, crew, […]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 spooky season and we have SO many different ways that you can celebrate! Spooooky! There’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World and Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland, we’ve seen a bunch of fun snacks, and we’ve also checked out a TON of spooky merchandise. And, we just found two MORE pairs of Halloween ears and some fun Halloween bags online — let’s take a look! Check out these Pastel Ghost Minnie and Mickey Glow-in-the-Dark Ears from Entertainment Earth! They’re available for pre-order right now and will be available sometime this month. ©Entertainment Earth Check them out in the dark! ©Entertainment Earth You can order them now for $30. Click here to order these fun ears! There are also matching glow-in-the-dark crossbody purses to go with these ears! There’s a Mickey Mouse ghost purse… ©Entertainment Earth …and a Minnie Mouse ghost purse! ©Entertainment Earth And, both of these also glow in the dark! Pre-order them now for $80 each. Click here to get these purses! Want a matching backpack instead? There’s a Minnie version available to pre-order! There’s only a mock-up available, but this one will also glow in the dark. ©Entertainment Earth Pre-order it right now for $80! Click here to pre-order the Minnie Mouse ghost backpack! If you’re more into pumpkins, check out these Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Oh My! Ears that will be available soon! ©Entertainment Earth These are also available to pre-order and they’re $30. Click here to get these ears! And there are matching bags for these ears as well, of course. Check out this Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Glow-in-the-Dark Mini-Backpack! ©Entertainment Earth Here’s it all lit up in the dark. ©Entertainment Earth Pre-order it now for $80! Click here to get the Minnie Mouse pumpkin backpack! Finally, there’s a matching Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Glow-in-the-Dark Crossbody Purse available for pre-order. ©Entertainment Earth We’re loving all of these glow-in-the-dark items! ©Entertainment Earth Pre-order it right now for $75. Click here to pre-order this purse! Want more Disney Halloween items? Check out the new Halloween ears we recently saw in Disney World, a giant Mickey Jack-o’-lantern, and all of the merchandise exclusive for Mickey’s Not-S0-Scary Halloween Party! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Halloween merchandise news and updates. ALL of the Disney Halloween Merchandise You Can Get ONLINE! 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 What do you think of these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post Pastel Ghost Minnie Ears Are the Disney Halloween Trend We Didn’t Know We Needed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have one very important question for you: Canada or Mexico? Mexico Pavilion Of course, we’re talking about which World Showcase country you prefer to start out in at EPCOT! It’s a debate that many Disney fans have long had, but if you’re a fan of tequila and queso — the choice is clear. Speaking of tequila and queso, we recently headed to La Cava del Tequila in the Mexico Pavilion to check out a NEW margarita on their menu. Let’s find out how this one compares to the rest of the impressive La Cava margarita lineup! A new margarita has officially landed on the menu at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT! The Malumita was originally a limited-time drink intended to be around for ONE day only — the 13th Anniversary of the beloved tequila cave which took place on August 29th, 2022. But, it seemed to be so popular that it’s sticking around a bit longer! La Cava del Tequila The Malumita is made with Contraluz Mezcal Cristalino, Pineapple, Chile Poblano Liqueur, Lime, Italicus, and Tortilla Ash Salt for $25. Is it worth the steep price tag, though? This might be our new favorite drink at La Cava del Tequila — we’re not kidding! There’s an incredible smokiness from the Mezcal, but it doesn’t overpower the Italicus liqueur (made from bergamot oranges). The ginger brings a nice sweetness and freshness to the cocktail as well. We loved this! The pineapple shines through without being the ONLY thing we can taste (which happens often with pineapple cocktails in Disney World) and it’s not overly sweet either. The tortilla salt rim is a fun new twist on the typical margarita garnish, and it definitely has a bit of a corn flavor to it. The dehydrated pineapple slice was a nice touch but didn’t add too much to the overall experience. Malumita margarita Of course, we had to get chips and queso while we were there too, and as always they were delicious. The malumita is pretty expensive at $25, so if you’re not looking to spend that much on a drink we’d probably skip this one. It’s also probably not for those who like sweet drinks, as it’s primarily smoky from the Mezcal. We can’t go to La Cava without getting chips and queso! Overall, we thought this new margarita was perfectly balanced and refreshing and we would absolutely get it again — even if it does cost more than a quick-service meal. Head on over to La Cava del Tequila to get your hands on the latest cocktail creation, and be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news and more! La Cava Del Tequila Looking for more Disney drink reviews? These are the drinks you should get in each EPCOT pavilion and why, plus you can check out every frozen Disney World drink you should get in the parks here. Four new specialty cocktails are coming to Magic Kingdom restaurants, and you can read more about them here. See the Official DFB Skyliner Bar Crawl HERE Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World drink? Let us know in the comments! The post Did We Just Find Our New FAVORITE Margarita at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Airfare has been EXPENSIVE lately, hasn’t it? Airfare has been expensive lately! This summer saw insanely high plane ticket prices, as demand for travel reached the highest point that had been seen for several years. This resulted in flight cancellations, delays, and more. Now, as we head into the fall, demand is starting to decrease and so are prices — but it’s always nice to save a little money, right? That’s where Frontier Airlines comes in. Let’s start with some discounts. Right now, you can take a look at the other discounted flights on the Frontier website on the “Deals” page. There, you’ll find some flights as low as $20! For example, you can get a flight from Philadelphia to Orlando for as little as $21 one way. $20 to fly to Disney World? We’re so in. Additionally, from now until September 5th, you can also take part in the Friends Fly Free sale with Frontier Airlines. ©Frontier Airlines This promotion is available to all Frontier Airlines Discount Den members (you can sign up to be a member on the Frontier website). If you purchase one Discount Den fare, you’ll get one free as long as you use promo code FLYFREE at checkout, with some fares as low as $18. As with all promos, there are a few caveats. This BOGO is only available on nonstop trips to or from Las Vegas, Nevada, or Denver, Colorado, and will only be valid on select dates at select times. ©Bill Montgomery/Houston Chronicle | Obtained Via SFGATE If this promo sounds like one you want to take advantage of, you must purchase your flight by September 5th for travel before November 2nd. This promo can be booked online at the Frontier Airlines website. As we head into the fall months, we’re seeing a drop in airfare prices as demand lessens. The busy summer season may be over, but experts warn that high prices and lots of delays are expected again this holiday season. Holiday Crowds in Disney World If you’re going to be flying soon, there are a few ways you can be prepared for anything your travel day could throw at you. For example, airlines are mishandling bags at a higher rate now than just a few years ago, but we have resources about things you can do to be prepared. You can also check out the most and least reliable airlines in the United States to help you make your decision about which airline you choose the next time you fly. We’re always on the lookout for more travel news, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest! Click here to see air travel tips that will change your life! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever flown on Frontier? Let us know in the comments! The post Flights to Disney World for ?! Act FAST to Book! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney fans, rejoice! D23 Expo 2022, presented by Visa, is right around the corner, returning September 9 through 11 in Anaheim, California. Whether you’re celebrating the kickoff of Disney 100 Years of Wonder with us in person or at home, fans across every generation can bring the wonder of Disney into their own lives with this year’s merchandise debuting at D23 Expo 2022.View the full article

If there’s one thing you should know about Disney World, it’s that there’s almost always something new to see or do. EPCOT Last month alone, the remaining EPCOT Food and Wine Festival booths opened, the new BoardWalk Deli opened, and we attended the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party since 2019, plus more. In addition to new things to see and do, there’s almost always something new to learn about Disney World, as well. So, without further ado, let’s get into the biggest things we learned at Disney World in August. Miniature Golf Course Closures Disney recently announced that one of the courses at Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf will be temporarily closed from September 19th to the 25th to replace the tee pads. Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf The course that will be closed is Fantasia Fairways, but during its closure, the Fantasia Gardens course and Winter Summerland will remain open. Click here for more information about the Fantasia Fairways temporary closure! Galactic Starcruiser Updates We learned a lot of new information about the Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars Hotel) in August. For example, Disney announced when bookings open for 2023 stays. For Club 33 Members and residents of Golden Oak (a neighborhood on Disney World property), bookings opened on August 25th for dates through September 2023. General bookings open on September 1st for individuals who are not part of those groups. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser We also learned that the Captain’s Table, an exclusive experience on the Starcruiser that allows you to eat dinner with the captain of the cruiser and enjoy foods not available during the regular dinner, is getting a price increase. The price is increasing in 2023 from $30 to $50 per person. Click here for the only Star Wars Hotel complete guide you’ll ever need for Disney World! Genie+ Changes August also saw some changes come to Disney’s Genie+, the paid way for guests to skip the line at select rides in Disney World. First, Disney added some rides to the permanent Genie+ offering. A few months ago, we saw some rides get moved from being Individual Lightning Lane (or pay-per-ride) offerings to the more inclusive Genie+ service. At the beginning of August, Disney made those changes permanent, so now Space Mountain, Frozen Ever After, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Expedition Everest are all available with Genie+. Expedition Everest is now available on Genie+ permanently! Another update Disney made to Genie+ regards park hopping. Now, if you have a ticket with park hopping capabilities, you won’t be able to make a Genie+ Lightning Lane reservation for the park you’re hopping to until the return times are 2PM or later for all guests. Previously, if you were park hopping, Genie+ would only show return times at 2PM or later, regardless of when you were booking, but that is no longer the case. Lightning Lane And the final Genie+ change is on the smaller side but could help alleviate some confusion about when you can make your next Lightning Lane selection. Disney introduced a small feature to My Disney Experience that tells you when you can make your next Genie+ Lightning Lane Reservation. ©Disney Now, on the Disney Genie Service screen in the app, you can see that there’s a new banner that tells you exactly when you can book. Click here to see our breakdown of the most CONFUSING parts of Genie+! Tusker House Updates In August, Disney announced that buffets will be returning to Tusker House Restaurant in Animal Kingdom on November 1st. Things are changing at Tusker House Restaurant soon! This is a character dining experience, as well where you can meet Donald, Mickey, and more of the usual suspects. Tusker House Restaurant will continue operating as a family-style restaurant until it goes back to buffet-style in November. Click here to read our full review of Tusker House Restaurant! Park Pass Reservation Changes If you’ve been to Disney World since it reopened in 2020, then you know to visit the parks, you need something called a Park Pass Reservation. This is a reservation that you make for each day you visit one of the four theme parks during your trip. Now, updates have been made to how you make Disney World Park Pass Reservations. You are now able to book for more than one ticket type at a time, so, for example, you could book Park Passes for both a Disney World Annual Pass and a single-day park ticket at the same time. Annual Passholder entrance at EPCOT Disney World also updated the system so that some ticket types can modify their Park Pass Reservations without having to cancel them entirely (this option seems to be available to Disney World Annual Passholders only at this time). Click here to see what to do if you can’t get a Disney World Park Pass Reservation! Disney World Hotel Room Booking Changes Disney World is also implementing some changes when it comes to booking your hotel room. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Now, instead of being able to book only your Disney World hotel room up to 499 days in advance of your trip, you can only book your hotel room (regardless of whether or not it’s included in a vacation package) within Disney World’s “annual product release dates.” Click here to read more about the changes to Disney World’s hotel room booking process! Behind-the-Scenes Tours Returning to EPCOT We also learned in August that three behind-the-scenes tours will return to EPCOT in October! Behind the Seeds Tour The Behind the Seeds Tour, EPCOT Seas Adventure — DiveQuest, and EPCOT Seas Adventure — Dolphins in Depth will all be returning on October 2nd. Reservations for these tours became available on August 22nd and can be booked either in the My Disney Experience app or online on the Disney World website. Click here to read more about the return of behind-the-scenes tours to EPCOT! Disney Skyliner Temporary Closure In August we also learned that the Disney Skyliner will be temporarily closed in January next year. EPCOT Skyliner Station The Skyliner will be unavailable from January 22nd to January 29th, 2023. Disney did not share the exact reason for the Skyliner’s closure, but given that we saw it close temporarily around the same time in 2022, it’s likely that it is just closing for routine maintenance. Click here for everything you need to know about Disney World transportation! Springtime Surprise Race Themes And the last big thing we learned in Disney World in August is the themes for the runDisney Springtime Surprise races! ©runDisney The themes for the Springtime Surprise races are all about Pixar, with races themed after Toy Story, Cars, and more. Springtime Surprise is scheduled for April 13th to April 16th next year and tickets went on sale for the events on August 23rd. Click here for more information about the Springtime Surprise races! If you’re heading to Disney World soon, we have tons of resources for you. You can check out what the hardest dining reservations to get in 2023 will be, as well as what to expect from the rest of this year’s hurricane season at Disney World. Rainy Day in Disney World And as always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and updates! Click here for 3 terrifyingly easy ways to ruin your Disney World vacation! 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. When’s your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 BIG New Disney World DROPS From the Last Month first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney World can be CROWDED. Monorail line at the Transportation and Ticket Center Thousands of people visit the parks daily, and those numbers only increase when it comes to special events and holiday weekends. We’ve seen quite the lull in crowds recently, but with Labor Day Weekend on the horizon, we could see a surge in attendance. We’re in the parks scoping everything out to help be prepared if you’re heading to Disney World this weekend, so let’s see what the crowds look like! If you’re heading to Disney World this Labor Day Weekend, chances are you’re wondering just how busy it’s going to be. We were in the parks on Friday, September 2nd to see all the sights and sounds — and to check out what kind of crowds we’d be seeing before the official start of the holiday weekend. At EPCOT, we walked in and were greeted by Spaceship Earth and a few different groupings of guests here and there, but didn’t see a whole lot of crowds just yet. A little congested at the front of the park. We made our way a bit further into the park and didn’t run into too much bottlenecking like we sometimes see due to the current construction taking place smack dab in the middle of the park. EPCOT Labor Day crowds And even over near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, EPCOT’s newest attraction, we weren’t shoulder to shoulder with people bumping into them! Could it be that Labor Day crowds are waiting until the weekend officially kicks off to head to the parks? Let’s see what crowds look like today elsewhere in Disney World. So far not too busy! Where are all the people?! We walked into a nearly empty Magic Kingdom this morning, and effortlessly walked down Main Street, U.S.A. without having to say, “Excuse me!” multiple times. It’s possible that crowds could start to trickle in as the day goes on, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated. Magic Kingdom Labor Day crowds Even over near Gaston’s Tavern we didn’t see too many people. Crowds near Gaston’s We also stopped by Disney Springs to see what the crowds looked like there, and it did seem much more crowded than EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. Disney Springs is usually pretty busy as it’s free to get into and offers excellent dining and shopping options, so this isn’t too surprising — but we’ve definitely seen it far busier before! More people at Disney Springs But, this could just be the calm before the storm — as Orlando International Airport (MCO) has already reported being busy today ahead of the travel weekend. Not only that, but according to WKMG, MCO is also anticipating that this will be the busiest Labor Day Weekend for travel in years, so it’s possible that folks just haven’t arrived in Disney World yet! We’ll be in Disney World all weekend long checking out the crowds and scoping out everything you need to know to be prepared for your visit, so be sure to stay tuned for more updates! Hello, spooky balloons! Looking for more Disney news? Check out the ten awesome Disney shirts you can get on sale this weekend only here, and you can see what’s new in Hollywood Studios here! Plus, see the Halloween Minnie ears that finally arrived in Disney World. 6 Things You Need to Know About Going to Disney World in September See our BEST tips for surviving crowds in Disney World here: The ULTIMATE Survival Guide for the Busiest Days in Disney World How to Avoid Holiday Crowd Burnout in Disney World How to Maximize Your Time at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party How to Fix 39 Things You’ll Hate in Disney World (Including Crowds) 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 were the crbeforeowds like on your last Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See How CROWDED Disney World Is Ahead of Labor Day Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the best parts of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World is celebrating with our magic makers and members of the community, which is why it was extra special working with Orlando City Soccer to honor cast members and local teachers during two recent games.View the full article

Hooray for Hollywood…Disney’s Hollywood Studios, that is! Hello, Miss Piggy! Hollywood Studios is just so much fun. Not only does it take us back to the golden age of Hollywood, but it also takes us to a galaxy far, far away AND Andy’s backyard. There’s plenty to do here, and more importantly, plenty to eat. So let’s see what’s been happening around Hollywood Studios recently! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Rock Around The Shop The “Made” machines that used to be in this shop are now gone. They’re gone Instead, we found a fun Merida Phone Case for $34.99. She’ll fight for her own hand. Also, the new Sprite Bottles are here. New clear bottles They’ve been switched from green to clear plastic so that they’re more easily recycled. The Buffet Is Back at a Character Dining Spot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Get A First Look Here! Legends of Hollywood Halloween Pandora Charms are here! Check out the Disney Parks-exclusive Ghost Charm and Minnie Charm for $65 each. Halloween charms! PLUS there’s a Hocus Pocus Pendant for $65. One side has the Sanderson Sisters on it… The sisters …while the other side says “Welcome to the Sisterhood.” This pendant is also exclusive to Disney Parks. Welcome to the Sisterhood There’s also a Jack and Sally Charm with Jack and Sally on one side… Jack and Sally …and the words “True Love Never Dies” on the other. True love never dies This charm is $75. See Which Shop Has Finally Reopened in Hollywood Studios After Supply Issues Beverly Sunset Boutique A new Toy Story Phone Case has arrived for $29.99. Toy Story We also found a new Cars Mechanic Shop and Launcher Playset! New toy! This toy is $29.99. Here’s The Ultimate Guide To Eating in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Tower Gifts A fun Sandy Claws Figure has turned up in Tower Gifts for $140. It’s Sandy Claws! The Tower of Terror Loungefly Mini Backpack is here, too! WE LOVE IT This backpack is $85. See More Photos Of This Tower of Terror Bag Mickey’s of Hollywood How about some Grogu Halloween Hanging Wall Decor for $19.99? Halloween Grogu You can also get a Chip ‘n’ Dale Plush! Chip ‘n’ Dale The plush is $34.99. Here’s How 22,000 Disney Fans Rank ALL the Rides in Hollywood Studios Dark Room We found even MORE Merida on an Apple Watch Band! More Merida! This band is $36.99. These NEW T-Shirts Feature Disney Princesses…But Not Like You’ve Ever Seen Them Before Keystone Clothiers We found quite a few new things in Keystone Clothiers, like Spider-Man Sweatpants for $44.99… Spidey sweats …a Rainbow Star Wars Pin for $12.99… RAINBOW Millennium Falcon …a Yoda Camp Dagobah Pin for $12.99… Camp Dagobah …an Ewok Expeditions Pin… EWOK …an R2-D2 Loves Trash Pin for $9.99… Awwww! …a Grogu Child at Play Pin for $9.99… Child at Play …and a Grogu Pin! Baby Grogu The Grogu Pin is $9.99. Here’s How ‘Andor’ On Disney+ Will Appeal to Old AND New ‘Star Wars’ Fans Alike Once Upon A Time A Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy Pet Bed exists, and we want one so badly. There’s room for one more…pet You can get it for $59.99. You Can Now Get Two NEW Pairs of Haunted Mansion Ears in Disney World — Find Out Where! Celebrity 5 & 10 We absolutely love the Classic Blue Walt Disney World Ears for $29.99. Here They Are! We also found a Grogu Pin Set for $17.99… Two Grogu pins …a Hades “Hot Head” Desk Sign… Hot head …and an Evil Queen Desk Sign. Queen of Mean The desk signs are $14.99 each. Here’s Our Full Review of Disney World’s NEW Villains-Themed Top of the World Lounge Jessie’s Trading Post This Lightyear School Kit Case is awesome. This is so cool It’s available for $24.99. The NEW Toy Story Land Store Has Opened in Disney World — Go Inside With Us! Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities The Empire Medallion we previously saw in Disneyland is now available here. The Empire It’s $30. General Booking Date Revealed for 2023 Star Wars Hotel Vacations in Disney World — Here’s When! Tattooine Traders This is the Spooky Droids Kid’s Shirt you were looking for. It’s $19.99. Spooky droids We also found this sweet Grogu Trick or Treat Shirt! Trick or treat The Grogu Shirt is $36.99. Here Are 20 Disney Halloween Costumes Under $20 Hollywood Studios Other Updates There’s a new billboard for a new National Geographic show in the parking lot. Epic Adventures This show, Epic Adventures, is coming to Disney+. Here’s Everything You’re Doing Wrong at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Are you planning to visit Disney World soon? Be sure to make those park pass reservations as soon as you can! If you want to dine at any table service restaurants, you’ll also need to make those advance dining reservations quickly, too. We also highly recommend downloading the My Disney Experience app and learning how to use it before you arrive. Be sure to check out how to use Disney Genie, as well as how to Mobile Order food! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: A Loungefly Bag You'll FALL For first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So many things have returned to Disney World over the past several month, but there are still some things missing! Hey there, Mickey! We’ve seen the reopening of restaurants and special experiences, as well as the return of a lot of character meet and greets in the parks recently. But, there are still some spots that remain closed, as well as some experiences. But, MORE characters are finally about to return to another Disney World park! Starting on September 4th, two major character experiences are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The first is that there will be a brand-new “Adventure Flotilla” cruising around Discovery River that will feature either Launchpad McQuack and Scrooge McDuck from Disney’s DuckTales, or Russell and Dug from Pixar’s UP! This is a great way to see characters! Also on September 4th, more character meet and greets are returning to the park! Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Chip ‘n’ Dale are coming back to DinoLand U.S.A., and the chipmunks will even be in their amazing dinosaur costumes! You’ll be able to meet Chip ‘n’ Dale in their DINO Costumes again! Remember the Mickey and Minnie Mouse meet and greet also returned recently to the park over at Adventurers Outpost, so you can meet them on your trip, too! Mickey and Minnie at Adventurers Outpost And, a lot of other character meet and greets are back to normal around the parks as well, like some Star Wars characters in Hollywood Studios and Mickey Mouse in Magic Kingdom. Join the Dark Side Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! 18 Rules to Follow Now That “Normal” Character Meet-and-Greets Are Back in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which character are you the most excited to see again in Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post More Character Meet and Greets Are RETURNING to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ride-themed Minnie ears are a big trend in Disney World right now, but most of them are part of the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise series. However, today we spotted some NEW ride-themed ears that we weren’t expecting! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway The new ears are themed to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which is a fairly controversial ride over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The ride itself is really fun, but it took the place of the beloved Great Movie Ride, which has definitely upset a few fans. But even if you’re a die-hard Great Movie Ride fan, we think you’ll have to admit that these new ears are adorable. In the Runaway Railway ride, you’ll board a train that’s driven by engineer Goofy for a leisurely ride around a park. You see Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto on the way as the trio are getting ready for a picnic in the same park. As you can imagine, the story takes a few turns, and you’ll run into some unexpected bumps. But that’s the premise you need in order to understand these new Minnie ears! New Runaway Railway Ears The new ears have a picnic theme, with a bright red and white gingham bow that has the cute little Chuuby bird in the middle. Cute! On one ear there’s Pluto holding some sausages for the picnic… Pluto …and the other shows Mickey & Minnie in their car, singing on the way to the picnic. Heading to a picnic If you turn the ears around, you’ll see engineer Goofy bursting through the back with “The End” written above him… Goofy …and the logo for the railroad company, RunAmuck RailRoad, on the other ear. (Honestly, with a railroad named like that we shouldn’t be surprised that some things go wrong during our ride!) RunAmuck RailRoad The headband is covered in a wicker print to look like a picnic basket. Here’s the back We think these ears are super cute, but there’s just one puzzling thing about them: We found them in Magic Kingdom instead of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where the Runaway Railway ride is located! The ears might make their way over to Hollywood Studios as well later on, so be on the lookout there. In the meantime, you can grab these ears at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom for $29.99. The Emporium Looking for more new Minnie ears? We’ve seen a BUNCH of new ones recently, including some stunning pearl ears, Halloween ears, and Peter Pan’s Flight ears. And if you’re shopping from home, check out all the Minnie ears you can buy online right now! So many ears! We’ll continue to watch for more news from the parks, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to shop for more Minnie ears online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about the new Minnie ears? Let us know in the comments. The post These Might Be the BEST Ride-Themed Ears We’ve Seen in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Believe it or not, rope dropping a ride isn’t always the right option in a Disney park. Sleeping Beauty Castle If you are set on riding every attraction without Disney’s skip-the-line service Genie+, then rope dropping a ride might be for you. But, for some, grabbing a pumpkin spice latte on Main Street, U.S.A. is a must-do first thing in the morning. If you are someone who wants a slow and peaceful morning in the park, you should consider booking a sit-down restaurant for breakfast to kick your day off. And now, there’s another reason to go this route, because one Disneyland restaurant is adding a breakfast option! As of today, September 2nd, you can have breakfast again at River Belle Terrace in Disneyland Park! A new breakfast menu popped up on the Disneyland website a few days ago and we’re here now to see if it’s worth your time. It’s been a while since we’ve seen breakfast at this spot, so we’re excited! River Belle Terrace (2021) The signature entrées include the Mark Twain made with scrambled eggs, applewood-smoked bacon and sausage, O’Brien potato bites and house-baked biscuit, and the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Benedict made with poached eggs, sauteed spinach, Hollandaise sauce, and fresh fruit. ©Disney Kids can create their own meals and choose from Silver Dollar Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, and Seasonal Oats with bacon, potato bites, sausage, or fruit. ©Disney There’s also something for your sweet tooth — it’s the Vanilla & Maple Monkey Bread! It’s served with vanilla ice cream, lemon glaze, and berries. How delicious does that sound? ©Disney It is possible that you can walk-up to the restaurant, but we highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time so you can guarantee yourself a table. A look at the full menu! There are a lot of exciting updates coming to Disneyland including the Toontown refurbishment! The land will get a new attraction (Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway) and a new look overall. You can also look forward to the Downtown Disney restaurant refurbishments! We’ve been taking you around Disneyland trying a bunch of the new Halloween treats, so keep up with DFB for new treat reviews! In the meantime, take a look at the list of all the Halloween treats coming to Disneyland this year. 6 Groundbreaking Changes Coming to Disneyland Resort! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been to River Belle Terrace in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Breakfast Is BACK at a Popular Disneyland Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of the best places to encounter your favorite Disney characters in ways you can’t experience anywhere else! Let’s check out a few of them.View the full article

Disney’s D23 Expo is coming up soon, and we’re sure to see some exciting announcements! ©D23 This is a huge fan event that happens in Anaheim, California from September 9th-11th and usually brings us a look at new merch, TV shows, movies, Disney Parks attractions, and more. We’ve already seen some of the exclusive merch coming to the event, and seen a look a the celebrity lineup. And now, we know more about the companies and brands partnering with Disney at the expo, including on bringing us a special sneak peek of an upcoming attraction! Disney has announced who they are partnering with at this year’s D23 Expo, and one of the companies is Enterprise, the Official Rental Car of Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Enterprise will also be the presenting sponsor of the new TRON Lightcycle Run ride at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, so to celebrate the upcoming attraction as well as TRON’s 40th anniversary, there will be a unique photo opportunity featuring a ride vehicle at the Enterprise booth during the expo! TRON Coaster Testing Other partners include Visa, which will take Expo guests “on a journey to the 1920s to explore the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio at 4649 Kingswell Avenue.” Amazon is also a sponsor, which will be bringing Walt’s Plane, the Mickey Mouse One, to the event. Attendees can go by the Ultimate Disney Fan Lounge for a gift from Amazon and visit the Amazon booth to play a new game and explore Amazon exclusive merchandise. Disney VISA Target will be presenting Bullseye’s Diner at the expo! It’s inspired by the “whimsically joyful spirit of Disney and Target stores alike” and Chef Bullseye is inviting people to visit his pop-up shop where he’s whipping up a menu of pre-release plush toys that you can buy, as well as exclusive giveaways and photo ops. D23 Expo Poster Other brands you might recognize at the expo include BoxLunch, Citizen, Twisted Wonderland, Funko, Loungefly, Pandora, Ravensburger, and Sunglass Hut. A lot of these booths will have exclusive merchandise and experiences. There will also be brands like Art of Entertainment, Beast Kingdom, Besame Cosmetics, Brother, Collector’s Editions, Corkcicle, FiGPiN, PopMinded by Hallmark, House of Sillage, Iron Studios, Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry, Milk Snob, and more. You can see a full list over on D23’s website. ©Disney Finally, The Walt Disney Family Museum will showcase its slate of current exhibitions, exclusive merchandise, engaging programs, and education opportunities at the expo. Guests can learn about the latest special exhibition, Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece by picking up a free and exclusive commemorative poster each day. Disney+ subscribers can also get a new, exclusive postcard with the art from The Jungle Book. Walt Disney Family Museum We’ll be bringing you a TON more info from the expo soon, so make sure you stay tuned to DFB for news and updates! Click here to learn more about D23 Expo! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to D23 Expo this year? Tell us in the comments! The post TRON: Lightcycle Run Vehicles Are Coming to Disney’s Biggest Event of the Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s September, which typically means we’re venturing into a bit of a slow season for Disney World. Cinderella Castle Now, things have been a bit unpredictable crowds-wise since the pandemic, but September is often one of the least crowded and cheapest months to visit the parks. It’s hard to tell whether or not we’ll have a busy September in 2022, but we DO know that there are some important things happening in the next few weeks. Here are 6 things you need to know about Disney World this month! EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival First of all, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is continuing! The fest started back in July, and last month, we got four new booths that opened up. So even if you visited during the first month, there’s more to see now! 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival passport We’ve got our list of favorite eats that you’ll want to check out, but besides that, there’s plenty of unique entertainment (HELLO Eat to the Beat Concert Series!), limited edition merchandise, and fun activities to enjoy. You could spend a whole day taking on the festival! What You Need to Eat and Drink at This Year’s Fest — Click Here! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party What other big event is happening this month? Why, it’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! We went to the first night of the party last month to check out the snacks, entertainment, characters, and more, but you can attend a variety of nights throughout September and October as well. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party map Many dates are already sold out, so you’ll want to check the calendar online if you haven’t already purchased your tickets. It’s the first time Magic Kingdom has hosted this event since 2019, and we know many people are eager to go back! Click Here for Our Full Guide to This Year’s Party! Disney+ Day On September 8th, Disney is celebrating its streaming service with Disney+ Day! Last year, we had lots of special celebrations in the parks with character meets, merchandise, and snacks. Tiana in Hollywood Studios for Disney+ Day 2021 This year, Disney+ subscribers will be able to enter the parks 30 minutes early and will get free PhotoPass downloads at select spots in Hollywood Studios. We can’t wait to see all the ways that Disney celebrates in the parks, and we’ll keep you updated with whatever we find! Disney+ Day 2022 Could Bring BIG Announcements — Click Here! Return of More Character Dining We’ve seen the slow return of many character dining options in Disney World since the reopening, but now, even more options are returning in their original form. This month, you’ll get to once again meet characters at ‘Ohana breakfast and at The Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace Winnie the Pooh and friends return to Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom on September 20th, and Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and Pluto come back to ‘Ohana for breakfast on September 27th. Characters will also return to Cape May Cafe on October 4th. Click Here for Our ‘Ohana Breakfast Review! New Scavenger Hunt EPCOT is known for having fun scavenger hunts that families love during the festivals, but now there’s a fall edition! Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is a game that we’ve seen at Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort in the past, but now it’s making its way to EPCOT. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit at Disneyland Resort in 2021 Starting on September 29th (and running through October 31st), you’ll be able to pick up supplies for the scavenger hunt at several stores around the park. Throughout the hunt, you’ll look out for decorated pumpkins, then mark them off on your map as you spot them. Once you’re done, simply turn in the map to collect your prize! Click Here for All the Scavenger Hunt Details! We’ve Got a New Restaurant And finally, we’ve got to talk about Disney World’s newest restaurant, BoardWalk Deli! The new spot at BoardWalk Inn opened up a few weeks ago, and we were there on the first day to try out the WHOLE menu for breakfast and lunch. Roasted Chicken Sandwich at BoardWalk Deli There you’ll find classic deli eats, including bagels, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. If you’re staying nearby during an upcoming trip, you may want to stop by! Click Here for Our BoardWalk Deli Lunch Review! That’s all that we’ve got for now! It looks like September really might be a relatively quiet month, considering this list is usually a bit longer. Either way, we’ll be in the parks daily to report on the crowds, wait times, and all the big on-site news, so stay tuned. With the D23 Expo happening this month in California, we’re expecting some big Disney parks updates. So while the parks themselves might be chill during this spooky season, we could still get some exciting announcements. We’ll let you know no matter what happens! Click Here for the Average Cost to Fly to Disney World in September! 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 visiting Disney World this month? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 Things You Need to Know About Disney World in September first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome, foolish mortals – to the start of the fall season! Beginning today and running through Oct. 31, Halloween Time casts its colorful charm throughout Disneyland Resort, featuring family-friendly experiences with transformed attractions, characters in new seasonal looks, themed décor, delicious treats and eats, festive merchandise and more. Plus, Plaza de la Familia is back at Disney California Adventure […]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. Whether or not you wear them, you can’t deny that Minnie ears are an iconic Disney World souvenir! This wall brings us so much joy. This year, we’ve seen quite a few new pairs, from food-themed designs to new color trends, and even special patterns to match your favorite Disney princess or the upcoming holiday. But for those who like it simple, we found a new pair that take things back to the basics! We first spotted these Pearl Minnie Ears on shopDisney a few weeks ago, but now they’re in Disney World! They’re available at Creations Shop in EPCOT for $29.99. Almond Pearl Minnie Ears These shimmery ears have an off-white color that’ll match pretty much any outfit you want to wear to the parks! The bow is an oatmeal fabric, and the inside of the headband is padded with non-slip velour. Up-close view of the bow and ears We think these are perfect for the fall and winter seasons, and if you agree, make sure to stop by EPCOT and snag a pair! Click Here to Shop the Ears Online! Stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise updates from Disney World! We’ve been keeping a close eye on the 50th Anniversary and Halloween merch collections recently to see if anything new drops each day. And a lot of those items are already available online! We’re visiting the parks daily to bring merchandise news, snack reviews, and updates on the crowds, so keep following along. We’ve got a lot of expertise to share with you that will help make your next vacation simply amazing! Click Here to Shop Halloween Merchandise Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 wear these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post You Have to See Disney World’s Stunning PEARL 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. Disney World has been releasing some special collections for the 50th anniversary, and another one just arrived! Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction We’ve seen a lot of different items for the celebrations, but some of the most special are from the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction series. This is a 12-part series with Mickey items themed to different attractions around Magic Kingdom. We’ve seen collections for Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Dumbo, and more. And now, the last part of the collection for Peter Pan’s Flight has arrived in the parks! The Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Peter Pan’s Flight ears are now available in Disney World! They’re finally here! These ears are a midnight blue with a bunch of details from the iconic Fantasyland ride. Pretty! They feature things like the second star to the right on the front… Ear details …and the 50th anniversary logo on the back. How are you celebrating? In the middle of the ears is a blue hat, which also has a red feather and a pirate ship attached. A little hat On the headband, you’ll see the words “Peter Pan’s Flight” written in gold. What do you think? We found this pair in Creations Shop at EPCOT, but we’re sure to see them in other spots around the parks. You can get them for $34.99. New ears! These ears and other items in the collection have been available on shopDisney for a while, and they’re still in stock, so you can get them right now! Click here to get the Peter Pan’s Flight ears! We also saw the rest of the collection in Disney World at the beginning of August, but the ears weren’t there yet! We love this plush! To check out other 50th anniversary merch, take a look at the NEW 50th Anniversary Vans collection in Disney World, 5 NEW Disney World 50th anniversary souvenirs online, and ALL of the Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online right now. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! EVERY Pair of Minnie Ears You Can Buy 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. What do you think of these new ears? Tell us in the comments! The post The Peter Pan’s Flight Ears Have FINALLY Arrived in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Studios is now in “technical rehearsal.” People have been spotted testing Disney’s Tron ride and construction has begun on SeaWorld Orlando’s seventh roller coaster. View the full article

We’ve been around the block a time or two when it comes to alllllll things Disney shopping. Disney merchandise From Minnie ears and spirit jerseys to Disney accessories and apparel — we’ve seen it all. But, not all Disney merch is created equally, and we’ve got the scoop on some exclusive Disney shirts that could be perfect for your next park day. Oh, and did we mention they’re all on SALE?! Dress in style on your next trip to the Disney parks — and save money while you’re doing it thanks to the DFB Store Labor Day Sale! From September 2nd through 5th, you can save 10% off your purchase of DFB merch! You can be Ready to Ride with this shirt for $26.99. Get ready to ride It features some iconic Disney transportation like the monorail, Skyliner, a parking tram, and more. You can get it in white or blue and sizes XS to 3XL! Click Here to Buy the DFB Ready to Ride Shirt Get ready for cozy sweater season and winter trips to the parks with our Magical Lands sweatshirt! It’s got all your favorite Magic Kingdom land names on it along with the city and year Magic Kingdom was built. Magical Lands sweatshirt It comes in multiple colors and sizes S to 3XL. We think all your friends will be asking you where you got this one! Get it for $38.99. Click Here to Buy the DFB Magical Lands Sweatshirt Are you even a REAL Dole Whip fan if you don’t have the DFB Whip shirt?! Pineapple Whip shirt It’s $25.99 and comes in light blue, cool blue, grey, and royal blue! Click Here to Shop the DFB Pineapple Whip Shirt Are you ready for all that the fall season has to offer? You will be soon thanks to the DFB Spaceship Earth Pumpkin Vibes shirt for $26.99. We love a good pumpkin vibe. This shirt makes us want to go to a pumpkin patch STAT. It comes in black and white and sizes XS to 3XL! Click Here to Shop the DFB Pumpkin Vibes Shirt OH, LOOK. Another Hocus Pocus shirt — except this won’t make you sick because it’s pretty dope. Get the Glorious Morning shirt for $26.99. Glorious Morning shirt You can get it in black or white and it comes in several sizes as well! Click Here to Buy the DFB Glorious Morning Shirt Of course, you can also shop the Mary Sanderson Hocus Pocus shirt! Hocus Pocus shirt It features the famous line, “It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!” and can be yours for $26.99. Click Here to Buy the DFB Hocus Pocus Shirt We’re rounding out the Hocus Pocus shirts with our Amuck design! You can get it in black or white and sizes XS to 3XL. Amuck! It’s also $26.99, but with this sale you could just grab all three and match your friends for your next Halloween party! Click Here to Shop the DFB Amuck Shirt Are you planning your visit to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival?! You’re in luck, because we’ve got not one but TWO Food & Wine shirts that are on sale. Check out the retro DFB Food & Wine Vibes shirt for $26.99. DFB Exclusive Food & Wine Merch! It comes in multiple colors and sizes XS to 3XL — just try not to spill any delicious festival foods on it. Click Here to Buy the Retro DFB Food & Wine Vibes Shirt You can also shop the DFB Spaceship Earth Food & Wine Vibes shirt, which basically encompasses all of our favorite things. Food & Wine VIBES You can get it for $26.99, and it comes it several different colors, too! Click Here to Shop the Spaceship Earth Food & Wine Vibes Shirt And last, but certainly not least — check out the Magic Vacation shirt! It’s got allllll the magical vibes you need for your next trip to the parks and comes in fun pastel colors. Magic Vacation Shirt You can get it for $26.99. Click Here to Shop the Magic Vacation Shirt All these shirts and more are on sale on the DFB Store from September 2nd through 5th! Just enter the code BYESUMMER at checkout to receive 10% off. And be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney shopping and news needs! Save BIG on the ONLY Disney World Planning Tool You Need 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 shirts are you grabbing from this sale? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 AWESOME Disney Shirts You Can Get On Sale This Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s excited for the D23 Expo? ©D23 Make sure you’ve got the D23 Expo app downloaded and you’re ready to tackle those virtual queues while you’re shopping for D23 Expo exclusive merchandise and much more. If you were hoping to catch a glimpse of some Disney stars at the Expo, you’re in luck — D23 has just announced that multiple well-known Disney stars will be in attendance at a new panel! The 2022 D23 Expo will bring a new Disney Branded Television Panel to Hall D23. Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza! will be hosted by Raven-Symoné and Lilly Singh on September 10th at 3:30PM! ©Disney The event will feature big news, stars, exciting musical performances, and previews of upcoming series, movies, and specials. Later, guests can also see Tim Allen from The Santa Clauses, plus Captain Marvel herself Brie Larson will be there to talk about her new production Growing Up. Not only that, but Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Keke Palmer, and more stars will also be in attendance at various panels throughout the weekend. Guests at home can also watch the event via live stream as well! ©D23 Cast and members of the creative teams from multiple popular Disney movies and shows will be in attendance, including casts from the series Hamster & Gretel, Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, The Santa Clauses, and The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will be attending other panels and events throughout the weekend! ©Disney Be sure to check the D23 Expo app for all the latest info and to create your schedule. If this is your first Expo, get ready for loads of panels, concerts, shopping, and so much more! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest D23 Expo news. See all the discounts available at the D23 Expo right here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you most looking forward to at this year’s Expo? Let us know below! The post Tim Allen, Raven-Symoné, Lilly Singh, and MORE Celebs Announced for D23 Expo first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new places open up every day. Below, find what’s coming soon to a city near you. View the full article