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Character dining experiences are one of the best ways to meet characters in Disney World. First, you’re guaranteed to see certain characters while you’re there, and the interactions can be longer than what you might get at a regular meet and greet. Hollywood & Vine Two, you get characters AND food, and what’s a better combination than that? Many character dining experiences switched to family-style dining after Disney World reopened, but a lot of them are returning as buffets. Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopened with family-style dining, but now we’re taking you with us to see if buffet dining has changed anything at this spot! Atmosphere Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is known for being a great character dining spot, as this is where you’ll find the Minnie’s Seasonal Dine events! Minnie hosts various “dinner parties” throughout the year that are themed to the seasons. Right now, Minnie is hosting guests for her spooooooky Halloween Dine party. Hollywood & Vine As you enter the restaurant, you’ll find a pretty substantial photo op set up that you can pose in front of — just beware of anything terrifying potentially going on behind you! Minnie’s Halloween Dine photo op Guests will also receive a complimentary autograph card signed by Minnie, Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy to commemorate the special character meal experience. Autographs! What kind of Halloween costumes are these characters donning for this ghostly gastronomic experience? Let’s check them out! Characters Of course, it’s not Minnie’s Halloween Dine without, well, Minnie of course! She flounces around the restaurant greeting guests and showing off her oh-so-fashionable spider-witch costume. It’s Minnie! Mickey is here too, dressed as a spooky spider-vampire to match his girl, Minnie! Hey, Mickey! We also got to hang out with Cowboy Goofy, who is wearing a hat that looks like it’s MUCH larger than ten gallons. Goofy is here too. And finally, Pluto makes his way around to all the tables, wagging his paws and tail while saying hello and greeting guests. Pluto! Character meals can be a great way to interact with your favorite pals, plus you get to eat FOOD while doing so! Speaking of food, there is a LOT of it to cover since this is a buffet, so let’s get started! Eats Hollywood & Vine has transitioned back into buffet-style dining, with adult lunch and dinner pricing starting at $55 per adult and $36 per child. It’s a bit pricey, but it is a buffet so you can get your money’s worth if you want to! We started off with bread (as we often do) and were delighted to find multiple options. The Spitzweck Rolls were pretty standard — crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. The Herbed Focaccia was light and airy, and a nice upgrade from your typical roll. We also enjoyed that they offered Pita Bread as an option, but it was pretty standard and nothing special. Bread for days What’s a buffet without a salad bar? You’ll find several different greens and dressings… Fresh salad bar …plus fruit and other chilled salad options. We built our own mixed greens salad and grabbed a tiny bit of the balsamic, caesar, and ranch dressings to try them out. They were all pretty lackluster, and the ranch sort of had a “this has been sitting out on a buffet bar for a while” taste to it. The Caesar was standard, not fishy, and the balsamic was a bit on the sweet site. Salad and fruit bar The Couscous Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette was tasty but could have used a bit more flavor as it was pretty bland — save for the pretty overwhelming olive flavor — so if you’re not an olive person you might want to skip this. Couscous Salad The Kale Salad was dressed well and didn’t have that bitter flavor you sometimes find with kale. It wasn’t overly stiff and was nice and fresh-tasting. For a basic-looking salad, this was bursting with flavor! Kale Salad For all the bean queens out there, you’ll find a Cowboy Caviar-esque cold Bean Salad on the bar as well. It was predominantly black bean flavored, and could have used more of the dressing that was on it. You might find something like this at your local grocery store or deli. Tasty and filling, but nothing to write home about. Bean Salad There was also chilled Shrimp Cocktail on the cold bar! Unlimited shrimp cocktail is not something you find every day in Disney World, so this was a pretty great addition to this buffet. These were perfectly cooked and served with lemon and cocktail sauce on the side so you can eat them however you like! Our only real complaint is that they weren’t pre-peeled, so prepare to get your hands a little dirty. Peel and eat shrimp Along with a salad bar, you’ll find some hot soup options on the buffet as well. On our visit, we tried the Vegetable Soup which was made with a tomato-based broth and chock full of beans and mixed vegetables. It was rather bland and didn’t taste much different from something you might find in a can at the grocery store. Vegetable Soup The Chicken Noodle Soup was better than the vegetable and had chunks of chicken, carrots, and lots of noodles. If you’re craving soup while in Disney World and are heading to Hollywood & Vine, this is probably a decent option. Chicken Noodle Soup Now, onto the sides and meats! There are plenty of options for all kinds of palates at this buffet, so chances are you (and more importantly — your kids) can find something to your liking. In fact, you might even get them to like another vegetable with the Caramelized Brussels Sprouts. These were crispy and had a great, almost-sweet flavor from the caramelization. Roasted Brussels Sprouts The Olive-Oil Roasted Potatoes literally melted in our mouths. We may have even enjoyed them more than the mashed potatoes we’ll talk about in a bit! They had that classic starchy potato flavor but the richness of the olive oil really stood out while the chopped chives gave a tangy taste. This is a great dairy-free option! Olive Oil Roasted Potatoes Heads up, mushroom fans — the Roasted Mushroom Farro Risotto was excellent. There was a rather strong mushroom flavor, so if they aren’t your jam you might not like this! We thought it was creamy, rich, and had a nice earthy flavor. Roasted Mushroom Farro Risotto Remember we mentioned mashed potatoes earlier? The Sour Cream and Chive Whipped Potatoes were perfectly fluffy and delicious. We had HUGE chunks of potatoes in our serving along with a good amount of chives. Sometimes flavored mashed potatoes like this don’t always have a ton going on — but we were delighted to find this wasn’t the case here. Sour Cream and Chive Whipped Potatoes For being meat-eaters who don’t really love tofu — the Crispy Asian Tofu was incredible. It was so perfectly crispy and had a spectacular Asian-inspired glaze that tasted primarily like soy and sesame — but not in an overpowering way. We think plant-based eaters and meat-eaters alike will enjoy this. Crispy Asian Tofu We tried the Garlic Broccolini which was absolutely swimming in garlicky goodness. Seriously, we think even broccoli haters wouldn’t be able to say no to this. The broccolini acted like a vehicle to get this garlicky, buttery sauce into our mouths. But, if you’re not a fan of these little green trees, you might enjoy… Garlic Broccolini …the Sautéed Peas and Pearl Onions! The peas were fresh — not canned — and cooked well. They weren’t overcooked and mushy like you can sometimes find with peas, but the onions added a decent aromatic flavor. Peas and Pearl Onions Despite being labeled as Beef Stew with Root Vegetables, we didn’t really think there was anything too “stew-ish” about this dish — but it was flavorful! Large chunks of beef were mixed with potatoes, carrots, and more in a tomato-based sauce. The meat was juicy and didn’t taste like it had been sitting on a buffet. Beef Stew with Root Vegetables The next dish we tried was Macaroni and Cheese with Shrimp and Bacon. We honestly felt like there was a little toooooo much going on here, even though we wanted to love this. There were large pieces of shrimp and MASSIVE chunks of bacon, and we think it would have been better to just put one protein in it, though it was creamy! Macaroni and Cheese with Shrimp and Bacon You’ll also find some Sautéed Green Beans on the bar, and we thought they were…fine. Pretty boring, basic green beans tossed in olive oil and salt and pepper. There are plenty of other sides here that are much better and more interesting. Green Beans Moving onto some of the more meatier proteins you’ll find at this buffet, starting with the Herb Crusted Tenderloin Steak with Horseradish Cream. We’ve got no complaints here — the steak was tender and cooked perfectly, and since it’s carved fresh it doesn’t fall victim to that “sitting out on a buffet line” curse. The horseradish cream sauce was a great complement to the savory, saltiness of the meat and didn’t have an overpowering flavor. Unlimited tenderloin steak? Sign us up. Herb Crusted Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream There’s also a Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Guava Glaze on the bar, and we really enjoyed this too! It was crispy and caramelized on the outside, and had that smoky, salty flavor while being so tender on the inside. It was really fresh and juicy and the guava glaze added a sweetness that really made the flavor shine. We did find it to be a little on the fattier side (which is common with pork belly), so if that isn’t something you like you might not want to give this a shot or ask for a less fatty piece. Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Guava Glaze Salmon on a buffet isn’t always appealing, but we found that the Pan Seared Salmon with Beurre Blanc was actually quite good. It wasn’t overly fishy, and the flavor of the beurre blanc sauce made this one of our favorite items we tried all day! Pan Seared Salmon with Cream Sauce The Oven-Roasted Herb Chicken was alright, but we’ve absolutely had better. Despite being touted as “herb chicken,” it was rather lacking in flavor and we didn’t get too much of that herbiness. It was cooked well though, and was juicy which was surprising for something that had been sitting under a heat lamp. Herbed Chicken Kiddos can eat well at the Hollywood & Vine buffet, too — starting with Baked Chicken. We didn’t really see THAT much of a difference between this and the Herb Chicken, though this “kids chicken” didn’t have herbs on it, or really any sort of seasoning or sauce. It was still tasty, though! Baked Chicken What’s a kids’ buffet without Chicken Nuggets? Hopefully, we’ll never have to find out. These are your typical Disney chicken nuggets — and there’s nothing wrong with that! But, you’re paying for a pricey meal here and can get these pretty much anywhere on property. If you’ve got a picky eater on your hands, though — these nuggets might be the Holy Grail. Chicken Nuggets Oh, what’s that? You thought Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom was the only place you could get Mini Corn Dog Nuggets? Surprise! You’ll find them on the kids bar at the Hollywood & Vine lunch and dinner buffets as well. We’re pretty sure these are the same exact corn dogs, but here they’re UNLIMITED. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside with a juicy dog in the middle. Mini Corn Dog Nuggets You’re probably going to need some unlimited Potato Barrels (tater tots) with your unlimited corn dog nuggets, right? Have no fear — you can eat all the Potato Barrels you can possibly fit into your pocket Napoleon Dynamite-style. These were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, but they did have a little bit of that stale taste from sitting under the heat lamps for a bit. We’ve never met a potato we didn’t like, though. Potato Barrels We are FINALLY moving on to desserts, and there are quite a few to choose from here! We tried the Carrot Cake Cupcake with Cream Cheese Icing first, and thought it was a pretty good cupcake. It wasn’t too sweet and there wasn’t too much icing so if you’re not a fan, you still might like this. There was a good fall-ish flavor from the carrot cake spices, too! Carrot Cake Cupcake The Mississippi Mud Pie is living up to its name — at least in looks! This chocolately and delicious pie wasn’t overly rich and was full of different layered textures that made for an interesting dish. There were some large Oreo chunks and the whipped cream on top tasted really fresh! Mississippi Mud Pie For fruity dessert fans, the Apple Crisp will probably hit the spot. It was super warm and the apples were perfectly soft and well-cooked. Cinnamon is the predominant flavor here, and the baked oats on top added the most satisfying crunch. Apple Crisp It’s Peanut Butter Jelly (Tart) time! We LOVED this dessert. It had a mousse-like texture and you could really taste both the peanut butter and the jelly flavors in there. We thought the tart shell was nice and soft and not too crunchy like you can sometimes find with these. Peanut Butter Jelly Tart Did you know they can put magic into a dessert? Or at least, they certainly tried to here with the Candy Magic Bar. Our reporter who tasted this said that it “tasted like something your Aunt would bring to your 8th birthday party” but in the best way possible. It’s full of chocolate, M&Ms, Oreos, pretzels, and coconut shavings. What’s NOT to love?! Candy Magic Bars And finally, we tried the Creme Brûlée Cheesecake! These lil mini cheesecake bites were good, but wasn’t the best cheesecake we’ve ever had. We didn’t really notice any overtly Creme Brulee flavors aside from where they torched the mini cheesecakes on top, but overall this was a pretty decent mini-cheesecake! Creme Brulee Cheesecake We told you we had a lot of food to cover! But, should you make a reservation for Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood & Vine??? Nosh or Not… Make reservations at Hollywood & Vine if… You’re looking for a seasonal character meal. You want a break from the hustle and bustle of the parks. You want a lot of variety and A LOT of food. Skip Hollywood & Vine if… You’re looking for a stellar meal you’ll want to tell all your friends about. You don’t want a lot of food or are looking for a lighter meal. You have picky eaters on your hands. Overall At the end of the day, Hollywood & Vine is a great option for those looking to have a character meal in Hollywood Studios while dining on some pretty decent food. We really enjoyed the herb tenderloin and olive oil potatoes, but overall the food wasn’t the best we’ve had on property. For character meals that also boast excellent food, consider booking a table at Topolino’s Terrace or ‘Ohana instead. Check Out Our Latest Review of Mama Melrose’s in Hollywood Studios 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 do you think of Hollywood & Vine switching back to a buffet? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL REVIEW of Minnie's Halloween Dine at Hollywood and Vine in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever experienced the magic of traveling around the world and learning about the unique cultures and customs of 11 countries – all in the same day – it’s likely you’ve been to EPCOT and met some of our beloved Cultural Representatives in the World Showcase. Over the past few weeks, we’ve started welcoming […]View the full article

There’s a lot happening in Disney World these days! Disney’s Hollywood Studios With fall and Halloween celebrations, a big EPCOT festival, and some pretty major construction projects happening around the resort, there’s a lot to keep track of. So today, we’re taking you along to Hollywood Studios to break down all the latest news updates! Merchandise Updates Celebrity 5 & 10 Let’s start things out in Celebrity 5 & 10 at the front of the park, where we spotted several new items this week. The colorful new Doctor Strange Magnet arrived a few days ago, and you can get one for $14.99. Doctor Strange Magnet In the display case for the “fancy” pins, we spotted this Ms. Marvel design! It’s a limited edition and has the hero with her logo plastered in front. Ms. Marvel Pin Looking for some new headwear? The Pizza Planet Reversible Bucket Hat is perfect for Toy Story fanatics, and you can find it in the Minnie ears section for just $29.99. Pizza Planet Bucket Hat ‘Tis the season for new Christmas ornaments, and we spotted two new designs! First, there’s a Tiana Ornament for $24.99. Tiana Ornament We don’t often see DuckTales merchandise in the parks, but this Scrooge McDuck Ornament is a must-have for fans of the series! Did you know it premiered 35 years ago? That sure makes us feel old! You can snag it for $24.99 as well. Scrooge McDuck Ornament And last but not least, there’s a new Tower of Terror Keychain! Tower of Terror Keychain Grab this one for $14.99. Keystone Clothiers Keystone Clothiers across the street is a great stop for all things Marvel and Star Wars, and this week several new items landed in the store. There were several new Spider-Man: No Way Home Figures, including Spider-Man in the black and gold suit… Spider-Man Figurine …Spider-Man in the integrated suit… Spider-Man Figurine …Doctor Strange… Doctor Strange Figurine …and Doctor Octopus. You can grab each of these for $29.99 apiece. Doctor Octopus Figurine But don’t worry Star Wars fans — there’s something new for you too! This new toy is made to look like Princess Leia’s droid Lola from Obi-Wan Kenobi. Lola Droid You can get your own Lola for $44.99. Legends of Hollywood Moving on to Sunset Boulevard, we got some new clothes at Legends of Hollywood! The orange matching Mickey and Minnie sweatsuit comes with a hoodie for $64.99… Mickey and Minnie Hoodie …as well as some pants for $49.99. It definitely has that retro look with the black and white cartoon versions of the characters! Mickey and Minnie Sweatpants But if you prefer to dress up instead of dress down, then you’ll probably want to see this new Mickey and Minnie Dress! It’s a cream color with cartoons printed all over. Mickey and Minnie Dress Grab the dress for $69.99. Rock Around the Shop At the exit of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, we spotted a few things we hadn’t seen before! First up, there’s a new Hercules Magnet for $14.99. Hercules Magnet Two more ornaments were here as well, including a Mickey Pumpkin Ornament for $19.99… Mickey Pumpkin Ornament …and a Marvel Halloween Ornament for $19.99. Anyone planning on decorating a tree for spooky season? Marvel Halloween Magnet Are you as obsessed with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind as we are? If so, you need to check out this Mixtape AirPod Case for $19.99! Guardians AirPod Case And it comes in sizes for both AirPods and AirPod Pros. What a fun design! Beverly Sunset Boutique We spotted this new Zurg Funko POP in Beverly Sunset Boutique with all the Pixar merchandise. Zurg Funko POP He’s available for $14.99 to add to your collection. Jessie’s Trading Post And speaking of Pixar Funko POPs, you’re also going to need the new Sox Funko POP from Pixar’s Lightyear! The most lovable robot cat is now available in collectible form. Sox Funko POP Buzz’s sidekick is also priced at $14.99. Tatooine Traders Tatooine Traders is located at the exit of Star Tours in Hollywood Studios, and there you can find lots of (you guessed it!) Star Wars merchandise. Like this C-3PO and R2-D2 Funko POP set! Funko POP Set If you liked the mini version of the R2-WDW50 Droid for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, then good news — you can now get the droid in a large version for $114.99. R2-WDW50 Droid Recently, you’ve probably seen Native shoes for sale all over Disney World, typically with Mickey and Minnie patterns. But now they come in a Star Wars pattern as well! Baby Yoda Native Shoes These little guys are $59.88 and have an adorable Grogu print. Once Upon a Time At Once Upon a Time, we spotted these cozy-looking Mickey Pajama Pants for $36.99. Mickey Mouse Pajama Pants We love the Steamboat Willie design! Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities And last but not least, there’s a new collectible in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities! We spotted the Medal of Yavin there for $30, which is made to look like the medals that Han Solo and Luke Skywalker are given for their heroism aboard the Death Star. Medal of Yavin That’s everything new from Hollywood Studios for now, but we’ll be on the lookout for more updates as we visit this week. Stay tuned to DFB for all the news if you’re planning a Disney World trip soon — we’ve got some great tips! Whether you’re planning on visiting Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, there are plenty of reasons to visit the parks this fall. We’ve been to all the big events, and we’re covering all the updates that you need to know. The 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When is your next trip to Hollywood Studios? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel Collectibles first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to travel and travel-related news, there’s a lot going on, especially regarding COVID-19. The travel industry is changing a lot! For example, many cruise lines are frequently updating their COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements as the situation changes. Royal Caribbean recently announced that it would be removing its COVID-19 vaccine requirement on most sailings, and vaccinated guests will no longer need to get tested for sailings on most Disney Cruise Line ships beginning next month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention keeps an eye on COVID numbers at many international destinations, with a system that ranks these places in different categories based on how many residents of these countries have tested positive for COVID-19. We recently reported that the CDC had added two new destinations to its “high” risk category, and now, another destination has been added. On August 29th, Azerbaijan was added to the CDC’s Level 3 or “high” category, according to CNN Travel. Level 3 destinations are countries that have had more than 100 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28 days. Of the 235 destinations the CDC monitors, over half of the places (125, to be exact) are listed at Level 3. Before traveling internationally, the CDC recommends that you be up-to-date on all COVID-19 vaccines available to you. Other countries at Level 3 include Mexico, Jamaica, Australia, and Japan. Before traveling internationally, the CDC recommends that you get up-to-date on your COVID vaccines It’s not all bad news, however, as Morocco, which was previously listed as a Level 3 destination, was recently moved to Level 2, which is the CDC’s “moderate” risk category. Level 2 places are countries that have reported 50 to 100 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 in the past 18 days. The Caribbean island of Saba was moved to Level 2 from Level 1 (the “low” risk category which required 49 or fewer cases per 100,000 in the past 28 days). COVID-19 Sign in Disney World Other Level 2 countries include India, Kenya, and South Africa. Level 1, the “low” risk category, is made up of countries like China, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. To see more information about how COVID-19 is impacting travel, you can check out what you need to know about the “stealth” COVID-19 variant and how it’s impacting Disney World. And for more information about the monkeypox outbreak, you can see everything you need to know about monkeypox and Disney World here. Face mask And if you’re interested in seeing the latest information regarding the vaccination and testing requirements at all of the major cruise lines, you can see all of that information in one spot here. We’re always on the lookout for news that could impact your Disney World vacation, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest. Click here to see the current news and information about travel to Disney World and Disneyland in 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post ANOTHER Destination Has Been Added to CDC's High-Risk Travel List first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all Tangled fans! Who doesn’t love this long haired princess? Disney merchandise is something of a hobby for us especially when princesses are involved. Disney’s World Princess Week which finished up this month introduced a Disney princess Dooney and Bourke collection and new Jasmine-themed Minnie Ears, which royal merchandise hearts have been soaring! Now, BoxLunch has a few new items that are making us go for our wallets! If you love a Disney princess Loungefly, we have some exciting news for you. BoxLunch has just dropped an online preorder for not one but two new Tangled-themed Loungeflys! The first of these two bags is a classic Mini-Backpack. ©Boxlunch The lilac purple backpack shows a young Rapunzel dancing in flowers and holding up her too-big tiara on her head. We love the pastel colors on this bag and we love the hidden details on the back even more! ©Boxlunch On the back of the bag, you can spot a mini Pascal floating in a lantern up the bag! This bag is currently on pre-sale for $69.90 and will ship by September 24th. Grab your own Rapunzel Loungefly Backpack here! The second of these BoxLunch exclusive items is a Tangled-themed crossbody which also features baby Raunzel. ©Boxlunch This crossbody is also a lovely lilac based bag with several baby Rapunzels all over the bag. You can see the young princess painting, playing with Pascal, trying on her tiara, and holding up a fry pan or two. The lining of the bag is also super cute! ©Boxlunch The inside of the bag has a pattern of Pascal floating in a basket held up by Raunzel’s lantern. This crossbody is available for pre-order for $39.90 and will ship by October 29th. Grab your Rapunzel Loungefly Cross Body here! If you’re looking for a bag that has a bit of Tangled magic on it that you can have in your hands more quickly, you can also grab the Princess Dooney and Bourke right now! The entire Princess Dooney and Bourke collection! This entire Dooney collection on shopDisney now! This collection features a tote bag for $298, a backpack for $268, and a satchel bag for $268. Get all of the details on the Princess Dooney and Bourke collection here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! If you’re looking for more Disney princess merchandise, make sure you’re following DFB for all of your Disney merchandise news and updates! The post TWO New Disney Loungeflys Will Have Tangled Fans Grabbing Their Wallets! 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. Welcome Foolish Mortals to the Disney Food Blog… . Haunted Mansion At Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! This is where we bring you updates on the latest going on in the Disney parks, and that includes ALL of the Haunted Mansion merch you’ll find there. We recently told you about the super popular Haunted Mansion LEGO set that sold out and returned, a spooky Loungefly backpack, and a Doom Buggy pet bed. We’ve also been bringing you updates on the upcoming Haunted Mansion movie like who will play the Hatbox Ghost and Madame Leota. And now, we bring you a new Haunted Mansion item that you will want to make room for in your kitchen! Whether you want an extra touch of Disney with your snack or you’re hosting a Haunted Mansion dinner party, you’re going to want to head over to shopDisney. There you will find the brand new Haunted Mansion Cheese Board! ©Disney There are a few details you can spot on this item like the Haunted Mansion wallpaper on the left, the ride’s logo in the middle, and the hitchhiking ghosts in the bottom right corner. ©Disney How FUN is this cheese board? It’s a must for any big Haunted Mansion fan. Snag it before it sells out for $59.99. Buy the Haunted Mansion Cheese Board here! If you’re looking for some spooky happenings in the Disney Parks, dates are selling out fast for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom! We attended the party on its first night back and we’ve answered your biggest questions, showed you the crowd situation, and reviewed a bunch of the exclusive treats. If you’re thinking ahead towards the winter holidays, there is plenty you can do right now! Tickets are on sale for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and you can stock up on advent calendars right now. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney updates! All of the Disney Halloween merchandise you can find online right now! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Do you have any Haunted Mansion items in your kitchen? Let us know in the comments! The post The New Haunted Mansion Kitchen Item That'll Make Everyone Else Jealous first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of different jobs at Disney World, from chefs to ride attendants to fireworks engineers. But a good portion of Disney World’s workforce is made up of college students who attend an internship program called the Disney College Program. Wonderful Cast Members If your dream is to work at Disney World, you may want to consider this program. You’ll live on property, work at Disney World, and potentially even get college credit for your time. Interested? Then you need to read this update! The Disney College Program is now hiring for arrival dates between October 2022 and April 2023. If you want to be part of the program this coming winter, make sure you apply soon! Departure dates (the end date of the program) will begin no earlier than May 2023. Note that if you’re accepted into the program then you’ll choose your arrival and departure dates. ©Disney The program lasts 4 to 7 months and involves the job that Disney assigns to you, opportunities to network with professionals in The Walt Disney Company, and learning and career development sessions. The program’s starting pay is $14 an hour. College Program Pins In order to qualify for the Disney College Program, you must: Be currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited US* college, university, or higher education program OR have graduated from an accredited US* college, university, or higher education program within 24 months of the application posting date Have completed at least one semester at an accredited US* college, university, or higher education program by time of program arrival Meet any individual school requirements (GPA, grade level, etc.), if applicable Be at least 18 years of age at time of application Be receptive to Disney Look appearance guidelines Possess unrestricted US work authorization for the duration of the program (Disney does not sponsor visas for the Disney College Program.) Be receptive to a starting rate of $14 per hour Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays, and overtime Be receptive to exposure to outside elements including heat and/or humidity, cold temperatures, wet conditions, and prolonged standing/walking Be willing to follow all cleaning and disinfecting procedures in the work area including handling cleaning chemicals and supplies Minnie with some Cast Members! If you meet those qualifications, you can apply now on the Disney Careers website. We’ll continue to watch for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Learn about the 5 WEIRDEST jobs in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you done the Disney College Program? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney College Program Applications Now OPEN for 2022-2023 Season! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s most wonderful time of the year. Mickey pumpkin time! No, we’re not talking about the winter holidays — it’s Halloween time in Disney World! There are so many ways to celebrate this year including with themed treats, the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party, spotting decor, and so much more. One of the perks of the Disney Parks is that there is a Starbucks location in each one, and in case you didn’t mark it in your calendars, today is the day Starbucks releases their fall drinks! So we’re in the Magic Kingdom trying out a NEW Starbucks drink — come along with us! Starbucks announced that they were bringing back the Pumpkin Spice Latte (of course) and the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, however there is also another non-pumpkin drink this year — the Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato! This drink isn’t 100% new — Starbucks did create an Apple Crisp Macchiato last year, but this year it has been tweaked with the addition of Oatmilk and Blonde Espresso. We walked into Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom… Gotta grab our morning coffee! …to find the signs for fall Starbucks drinks! Fall is here, according to Starbucks We placed our order and got our drinks iced. They’re gorgeous, but how do they taste? Fall drinks are here! Let’s start with the Apple Crisp drink. If you love an apple-based dessert like an apple pie, you will absolutely LOVE this drink. We could taste all of the flavors you’d find in an apple pie, but the addition of the oatmilk made it super creamy. There’s a reason the crowds go wild for the Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s something people look forward to every year and we understand why! There was plenty of pumpkin flavor and we noticed the hints of cinnamon and nutmeg in there. It’s like fall in a cup and had the perfect mix of fall flavors. Pumpkin time! Our whipped cream on top melted pretty fast because even though we’re starting to celebrate fall, it is HOT in Florida. Nevertheless, the drink was still amazing! You really can’t go wrong with either of these drinks — it just depends on what kind of mood you’re in. Whipped Cream You can grab a tall Pumpkin Spice Latte for $5.49 and a tall Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato for $4.99. As a reminder, here is where you’ll find Starbucks around Disney World: Magic Kingdom — Main Street Bakery Animal Kingdom — Creature Comforts EPCOT — Connections Cafe Hollywood Studios — Trolley Car Cafe Disney Springs — Starbucks Marketplace and Starbucks West Side We’ve been trying tons of fall and Halloween treats around Disney World, so be sure to check out our reviews for each of them! Photos AND Reviews: ALL the 2022 Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World! Treat yourself to a pumpkin or apple Starbucks drink and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food updates! Halloween Trees ARE a Thing, And You Need a Disney One. 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 team pumpkin or team apple? Let us know in the comments! The post Should You Order the New Starbucks Drink Instead of a Pumpkin Spice Latte in Disney World? We Found Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Supply chain issues have been plaguing Disney World for a while now, with merchandise shortages even closing down a gift shop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Although we recently saw that shop reopen, there have continued to be problems elsewhere in the parks. EPCOT For example, a popular EPCOT snack is still missing from the Norway pavilion — Cast Members have cited supply problems for that shortage. And there’s another EPCOT spot that’s suffering from shortages as well. At Club Cool in EPCOT‘s World Celebration section, you can sample sodas from around the world. There are all kinds of fun drinks to try here (and some pretty gross ones as well — we’re looking at you, Beverly), and the best part is that the samples are free! Club Cool in EPCOT However, if you visit Club Cool soon you’ll notice one big problem — a lot of the flavors are currently MISSING from the soda machines. In the place of the soda’s label, you’ll find a sign that says “Please try another flavor.” A lot of sodas are missing! We asked a Cast Member what’s going on with those flavors, and they confirmed that Disney has been having trouble with supply chain issues. Because the shipments are coming in much slower than usual, it’s difficult to keep all the sodas stocked at each station. Supply chain issues Most of the stations had a couple of flavors missing, but you can often find those flavors at different stations instead if you really want to try a certain one. But there was one flavor that was missing from every single station: Minute Maid Joy Apple Lychee from Korea. The Korea drink is especially popular. The Cast Member said that this drink was one of the most popular, so they run out of it faster than the other drinks. They told us that it’s been out of stock for a while and it could still be a while yet before it returns. We may not see the Korea drink for a while. Club Cool isn’t the only spot where popular drinks have taken a hit from supply chain problems. For a while, the fan-favorite Fuzzy Tauntaun was missing from Oga’s Cantina in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney was having trouble finding one very important ingredient for the drink — the one that creates that mouth-numbing effect that the drink is famous for. Luckily, they were able to find a replacement that has a very similar effect, and the drink has made a triumphant return. It’s back! As we mentioned previously, a gift shop in Hollywood Studios recently reopened with fully stocked shelves. However, Merchant of Venus (a gift shop in Magic Kingdom) has reopened as a rest area with tables and chairs instead of shelves full of merchandise. It provides a welcome opportunity to relax in the air-conditioning, but we can’t help but wonder if the real reason this shop has changed is that Disney didn’t have enough merchandise to stock the shelves. Plenty of seating We’ll continue to watch for more ways that supply chain issues could impact your upcoming Disney World trip, so stay tuned with DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to learn about EVERY drink you can get at Club Cool in EPCOT. Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite flavor at Club Cool? Let us know in the comments. The post Drinks Are MISSING From Club Cool in EPCOT 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 merchandise on sale can be hard to come by! Who doesn’t love Disney merchandise? Disney has been putting out tons of new merchandise, food, and collaborations lately. Now, a classic Disney collab is currently on sale but you might need to hurry to check it out! Disney and Baublebar have had some fan-favorite collaborations in the past and today one of them is on sale! If you’re a fan of adding touches of Disney to your everyday items, you might need to check this sale out. Right now, you can grab a Mickey Baublebar Bag Charm for only $30. ©Baublebar The charm currently on sale is the gold glitter charm and it normally sells for $58 so it’s almost half off! That’s a pretty good deal to us. You can grab this sale item at Baublebar.com while supplies last. Click here to get the Mickey Keychain!! However, this isn’t the only thing Baublebar has to offer. From Mickey Ears to Disney jewelry, they have a lot. Last month, we found a new pair of Baublebar Minnie Ears that are Jasmine-themed! BaubleBar Princess Jasmine Ears While these ears are pricier than most at $49.99, we still think they’re pretty cute! We also might have found some Baublebar to help get us ready for Halloween. Grab your own Jasmine ears here! These Baublebar Jack Skellington earrings are the perfect addition to our Halloween looks for this Fall. Jack Skellington Earrings You can grab these $50 earrings online on shopDisney now! Get your Jack Skellington Earrings here! While these aren’t the only Baublebar items on shopDisney right now, these are some of our favorites! Make sure to follow DFB for all of your Disney merchandise and Baublebar updates. Check Out All Of Baublebar’s Latest Halloween Merchandise Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you love Baublebar as much as we do? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! A Disney x Baublebar DEAL Is Happening Online NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you’re anything like us, you probably have some Disney merchandise in your home, right? Vault Collection It could be a few pairs of Minnie ears or a whole room filled with collectibles, either way, it’s safe to say you’re a fan like we are. And, with Disney as a company having been around for almost 100 years, there is a LOT of merch out there, people! Now, it’s time to dust off those vintage items in your attic or possibly take things out of storage, because we’ve scoured eBay, and we’re here to tell you about some VERY valuable Disney merchandise that you might have at home! VHS Tapes Remember VHS tapes? If you’re over the age of about 20, we’re guessing you at least have a vague memory of watching movies on VHS tapes rather than DVDs or through streaming services. In fact, you might even have a whole collection of old tapes at home! Well, it’s time to look through them, because some of them could be worth a lot of money. Remember these? We’ve seen Disney VHS tapes go for a LOT of money on eBay. There was a Cinderella VHS from 1988 that sold for $3,000, and a Cars VHS that sold for $1500! That’s some serious cash for one tape. ©eBay Another one we saw was a VHS tape of The Sword in the Stone that sold for $500. ©eBay So, you might want to check out which editions you have of certain Disney movies, because they could rake in a bunch of cash if you wanted to sell them. Barbies Barbies have been around for over 60 years, so of course Disney has collaborated to make some of your favorite characters! These usually sell for more if they’re still in their original packaging and have never been opened, but even if they have, you can still get a lot of money for certain dolls depending on which you have. We saw the duo of Jack Sparrow and Angelica Barbies sell for $240.50! ©eBay There are also lesser-known barbies, like this Disney Barbie Fairytopia doll. This one was the toy of the year in 2005, so it recently sold on eBay for $186.50. ©eBay If you were more of a Disney Channel fan, you could sell some old dolls like this Alex Russo one from Wizards of Waverly Place! It sold for $199.95. ©eBay The more rare the doll, the more money you could get for it! Snow Globes A bunch of people collect snow globes, and Disney has made a lot of different versions over the years. Some of them are super uncommon like limited editions or vintage pieces that no one has seen around in decades, which increases their value. The Little Mermaid “Kiss the Girl” snow globe recently sold for about $1225! ©eBay We also saw this Alice in Wonderland snow globe sell for $800… ©eBay …and this The Princess and the Frog snow globe go for $525.75. ©eBay If you have a unique Disney snow globe, it’s possible that it could be worth a lot! Pins Pins are one of the most popular Disney items to collect, with people pin trading all around the parks to this day. And, pins have been around for a while, so some of them are very old or very rare. Some of the most valuable we’ve seen online are the Walt Disney Imagineering editions of pins, like this Alice in Wonderland pin that sold for $1802.77… ©eBay …a Belle pin that sold for $1580.55… ©eBay …and a Rapunzel pin that went for $1675. ©eBay Those are some VERY valuable pins, people! Lunch Boxes Metal lunch boxes are definitely still used as novelty items these days, but they used to be the norm! We spotted some pretty cool vintage Disney lunch boxes online, and if you own any of these, they could be worth a decent chunk of change. Check out this Disney school bus lunch box and thermos from the 1960s that sold for $300. ©eBay We also saw this Davy Crockett lunch box sell for $256.20… ©eBay …and this Peter Pan lunch box sell for $193.50. ©eBay Who knew that the containers used to bring your lunch to school could be worth so much! Cookie Jars Cookie jars are another popular Disney item that people will pay a lot of money for, especially for the more rare or unusual items. We saw this cookie jar of the Siamese cats from The Lady and the Tramp sell for about $2,800! ©eBay There was also one of The Lady and the Tramp that went for $356… ©eBay …and this fun train cookie jar featuring Donald Duck and Chip ‘n’ Dale that sold for $217.50. ©eBay That’s a lot of cash for a container to hold some cookies! Other Items We also found some other very cool vintage Disney items that we wanted to show you! Check out this Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs radio from the 1930s. It recently sold on eBay for $888. ©eBay Another really cool item is this 1977 Mickey Zippo lighter that’s never been used before! It recently sold for $732. ©eBay Finally, check out this T-shirt featuring Runaway Brain Mickey Mouse. This is from the Runaway Brain short film Disney released back in 1995! It sold for $1200. ©eBay This is just a small sampling of what kind of Disney items sell for big money online. So, we’d recommend going through your old Disney merchandise to see if you have anything like these! Maybe you want to sell it to make some extra cash, or put it on display in a safe place to make sure it stays in a good condition. We’re sure that these items will only increase in value over time! If you want some vintage Disney merchandise without paying these big price tags, you can check out things like the Disney Vault Collection that was released for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. It features a lot of vintage designs on things like T-shirts, shoes, hats, and more. Vault Collection Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, updates, and info. When Disney Went Hard on a Trend NO ONE Cared About Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have any valuable Disney items at home? 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are so many ways to bring a little bit of your love of Disney into your home. Artwork at Port Canaveral You can decorate with Disney home decor, kitchen supplies, or merch items you grab from the parks and place on a shelf to cherish for all time! Disney artwork is another lovely way to bring Disney magic into your home, and if you’re a collector of expensive artwork (key word: expensive), you won’t want to miss the beautiful pieces that just dropped online! Having a bad day? One look at the Pooh and His Balloon hand-signed and numbered print by Jared Franco just might lift your spirits. ©Disney The lovable Pooh bear appreciates his red balloon in the Hundred Acre Wood in this painting. It’ll cost you $600, but there are only 195 prints in the world! Buy ‘Pooh and His Balloon’ by Jared Franco Canvas Artwork right here! If you love Snow White, you’ll want to grab the limited edition Seven Dwarfs Climbin’ for Diamonds print by Jared Franco for $600. This one is also hand-signed and numbered! ©Disney These familiar friends are stacked on top of each other in the mines in this print. There are only 195 available, so grab yours before they’re gone! Buy the Seven Dwarfs ‘Climbin’ for Diamonds’ by Jared Franco Canvas Artwork here! The beautiful Drawn to the Shore by Heather Edwards print for $500 shows a unique look at Ariel, our favorite Disney mermaid. ©Disney Like the others, there are only 195 in the world, so don’t miss your chance to snag this gorgeous piece! You’ll receive a hand-signed and numbered print with hand-painted giclee accents. Buy the ‘Drawn to the Shore’ by Heather Edwards Canvas Artwork here! Lots of other new artwork pieces are available as well, so if you love Tangled, Tiana, and more, be sure to check out all the other new pieces online! See them all on shopDisney by clicking here. We love Disney artwork! Looking for more Disney decor to decorate your home? Grab some personalized wall art for your bedroom, update your couch pillows, or stop by The Art of Disney shop in Disney Springs the next time you visit the parks. And in case you haven’t heard — Halloween trees are a thing, and you absolutely need one. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Looking for new luggage for your Disney trip? Look no further! 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. How much Disney artwork do you have on your walls? Let us know below! The post Would You Pay 0 for NEW Disney Home Decor?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Having a hard time focusing at work because you can’t stop thinking about your next Disney vacation? Cinderella Castle You’re not alone. And while there are plenty of hotel deals and Genie+ updates to peruse, you are probably craving for some Disney magic right NOW. Luckily, you can get rid of the Disney blues at home by shopping for Disney merch! Don’t worry, you don’t have to break the bank — we’re here with a list of the best Disney deals on Amazon this week! Speaking of Disney magic — you can make some of your favorite Disney snacks and meals at home with the Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook! ©Amazon The cookbook is a best-seller on Amazon and includes tons of recipes from Dole Whip to corn dogs and everything in between. You can grab it now for only $11.99, saving you $10. Buy the Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook on Amazon We know, we know, you can watch nearly every Disney movie on Disney+ now, but there’s something special about having DVD copies of the classics! And you can grab a classic Princess movie with The Little Mermaid DVD. ©Amazon This DVD is the anniversary edition so there are a few special features you can check out! The DVD is currently 50% off, so you can get it for $9.86. Click here to grab The Little Mermaid DVD In the mood for an interactive Disney activity? Look no further than the Wheeling in Flavor Jigsaw Puzzle. ©Amazon The puzzle features artwork with Mickey, Donald, and Goofy as chefs and is 1,000 pieces. Grab it now for $10.60. Find the Disney Jigsaw Puzzle here! If you’re on the go and can’t do a puzzle, check out the Disney Eye Found It Game! ©Amazon This an easy game the entire family can enjoy and you can explore several Disney scenes from your favorite movies. The game is on sale for $5.97. Check out the Disney Eye Found It Game here! You’re going to want to make some room in your cupboards, because the Glass Tumbler Mickey Mouse Cups are on sale now! ©Amazon This set is called the “Yikes” collection and you can tell by Mickey’s face! Grab the set of 4 cups now for $34.95. Click here to snag the Mickey Mouse Glasses If you’re looking for a fun way to jam out to your favorite music or a spooky Disney Halloween playlist, check out the Donald Duck Bitty Boomers Speaker! ©Amazon These speakers are small but mighty — you can also grab the Goofy and Pluto versions on sale now as well. Donald is $17.37, Goofy is $16.32, and Pluto is $16.78. Buy the Donald Duck Bitty Boomers Speaker here Speaking of Donald Duck, you can get a new tee to wear on your next Disney World trip — here’s the Donald Tantrum T-Shirt. ©Amazon The shirt shows Donald ready to put up a fight — it can be yours for $12.37. That’s a steal! Snag the Donald Tantrum T-Shirt here! Even though Fall is around the corner, Disney World will still be HOT and you’ll want a way to cool down in the parks. An easy way to cool down is this Portable Neck Fan! ©Amazon The fan is rechargeable, and as the name mentions, you wear it around your neck to help you in the Florida heat. The green JISULIFE Neck Fan is currently on sale for $26.99. Beat the Florida heat with this Portable Neck Fan And last but not least, we’ve got the Mickey Mouse Cheese Board and Knife Set. How cute is this?! ©Amazon For $47.54, you can grab the set for your next picnic or event — it’s a cute way to add a Disney touch to your meal! Check out the Mickey Mouse Cheese Board and Knife Set here Those are the best Disney deals on Amazon this week! We’ve got lots of exciting Disney news coming up with the D23 Expo, Oogie Boogie Bash, and more, so stay tuned for more Disney news. ALL of the Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise 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. What is your favorite item from this list? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Disney Amazon Finds That WON'T Break the Bank first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is slowly but surely making its way into Disneyland! Halloween Time in Disneyland Resort! Halloween decorations first showed up in Cars Land earlier this month, and then more decorations followed soon after. Lots of Halloween treats are also on their way, but there was one decoration that was missing. But not anymore — the giant Mickey pumpkin is BACK in Disneyland! To some, it may not feel like Halloween until the giant Mickey Pumpkin arrives in Disneyland, and that day has finally come. You can find the giant Mickey pumpkin and take photos with it on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park. We love this pumpkin! This decoration has been a Disneyland staple for many years, so we expected its return this year but weren’t sure exactly when it would show up. What a great surprise to have it up in the park today! It’s so cute! With less than 2 weeks until the start of Oogie Boogie Bash, Disneyland is really starting to get into the Halloween spirit. Haunted Mansion is currently closed to get ready for its Halloween overlay, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and we’re excited to celebrate the start of the spooky season soon. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland Halloween news! Click here to see all the Halloween merchandise you can grab online right now! 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 part of celebrating Halloween in Disneyland? Let us know below! The post It's Not Halloween In Disneyland Until THIS Decoration Goes Up! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Air travel has been a bit of a challenge in recent months. Have you been keeping up with the travel news? There have been thousands of flight cancelations and delays, there are staffing issues, and some airlines are even cutting routes. Other airlines are merging or adding routes, though, so it’s not all bad in terms of options for customers. If you’ve noticed that prices for plane tickets have been rather high lately, you’re not alone. And, we might now know part of the reason for the high costs. A tight supply of aircraft is causing the price airlines pay to rent planes to go up, according to CNBC. ©American Airlines The rent on a new Boeing 737 Max went up to $316,000 a month in July, which is more than 20% what it was in April 2020, according to IBA Group, an estimates aviation advisory. The Airbus A320neo went up to $324,000 a month, which is up over 14% from what it was in April 2020. The bigger version, the A321neo, was renting for $375,000 per month in July. Aircraft leasing firms like Air Lease, Avolon, and AerCap seem to be the ones benefiting from these price increases. It’s getting more expensive to fly Leasing firms own of manage more than half of the world’s 23,000 single- and double-aisle jetliners, according to Cirium, an aviation consulting firm, says CNBC. Many airlines do own their aircraft, but some carriers do rent their planes, or have a combination of owning and renting. Flying can be difficult right now Airlines are already dealing with high inflation in addition to these higher costs. Aircraft rents are approaching or surpassing prices from 2019 and are supposed to get even higher. The rise of oil prices is also not helping. A lot of airlines are extending their leases on their plane rentals as well, as new planes are hard to find. There’s been a lot of bad travel news recently! Executive chairman of Los Angeles-based Air Lease Steven Udvar-Hazy told CNBC that the company’s lease extension rate is approaching 90%, which has never happened before. It’s usually between 65-75%. The demand to rent planes also comes from airplane production issues. Boeing and Airbus are still recovering from their production halt that happened in the early part of the pandemic as well as dealing with supply chain issues. ©Travel and Leisure According to the International Air Transport Association’s latest available data, global passenger traffic went up 76% in June of this year compared to June 2021. But, it is still down about 29% compared to what it was before the pandemic. So, what we’re looking at right now is a shortage of aircraft and a rising demand, which could definitely affect costs. We’ll keep an eye on the situation and bring you any updates you need to know. Southwest Airlines If you want to find out more about recent travel news, check out the two destinations that were just added to the CDC’s ‘High Risk’ travel list, which major U.S. airline is cutting THOUSANDS of flights this fall, and the MOST and LEAST reliable airlines in the U.S. Stay tuned to DFB for more travel news and updates. Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which airline is your favorite to fly with? Tell us in the comments. The post Airplane Rentals Are Going Up — Here’s What That Means For You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know, a lot has happened in Disney World this year. But — there’s far more to look forward to. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT We probably don’t have to remind you of all of the returns, reopenings, and launches we’ve witnessed this year. To put it plainly, there’s been an overwhelming amount (we mean this in the best way possible!). There’s still much more to look forward to — the reopening of Walt Disney Railroad, Journey Of Water — Inspired By Moana, TRON Lightcycle Run, and the return of Fantasmic! And today, we spotted more confirmation that one of these projects is one step closer to being completed! Over in Magic Kingdom, construction is progressing on TRON Lightcycle Run! We’ve spotted vehicle testing in the past, but now it looks like things are really starting to ramp up, as we’ve seen even more vehicle testing happening lately! Testing AGAIN! Here’s another angle of a ride vehicle in a different area of the attraction. We’re SO looking forward to the day where we can hop on one of these lightcycles and speed our way through that canopy! Another View While we still don’t have an official opening date yet, hopefully this means we’re one step closer to riding this attraction. It’s not just attraction construction moving forward in Magic Kingdom, either — work on the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Building is progressing as well! During a recent trip to the park, we saw that the inside was completely gutted and pretty much just cement. Completely Gutted We’re excited to see so much progress in both of these areas. What will more frequent ride testing mean? We can’t wait to find out! Check out some updates for other construction projects, like the Walt Disney World Railroad and Journey of Water — Inspired By Moana. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this new attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Check Out the Latest TRON Vehicle Testing in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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WHAT TIME IS IT? Time for Corbin Bleu to make a surprise appearance at Walt Disney World Resort! Corbin, known for starring in the original High School Musical franchise as Chad Danforth, now stars in the newest season of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” In this season, the Wildcats head to Camp Shallow […]View the full article

Even though it will never quite be the same as FastPass, Genie+ is here to stay. Disney Genie Disney introduced the new skip-the-line system last year that had many guests confused. On top of new rules and ride policies, it is no longer free to guests — $15 in Disney World and $20 in Disneyland. Since Genie+ is a newer system, it is constantly changing to become the best it can be, and we’ve been keeping you updated on the latest changes (including a new banner that makes its most confusing rule EASIER). But now, a Disney executive has shared how they use Genie to control crowds in the parks. It is clear that Disney uses Park Pass Reservations to control crowds and attendance in the parks, but did you know they are doing the same thing with Disney Genie? Genie! That’s right. Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, gave us some insight to how and why Disney controls where we go using Genie. According to The Wall Street Journal, each of the Disney parks has an operation center with a “heat map” which tells operators where Genie+ users are in the parks using the GPS technology. Then, the park operators use this information to direct traffic by notifying guests about the shortest lines and food and merchandise promotions to spread crowds out around the park. Crowds D’Amaro said “If I’m seeing too much activity on the west side, I’m able to spread where I direct people to the east side. Our attractions will be load-balanced better, and lines will be shorter, and what that means is the experience will be better.” This means that the tracking on Genie and Genie+ is meant to help the guest experience by creating shorter lines and less crowds overall. Crowds in Animal Kingdom In case you aren’t very familiar with the new system, Genie+ replaced the previous FastPass system in Disney World and Disneyland that was in place before the parks closed due to the global pandemic. Genie+ is a paid system and on top of the rides included with Genie+, you can purchase Lightning Lane passes for some individual rides as well. These prices depend on the time or day. Lightning Lane There is also a free version of Genie that helps park guests plan their day. You can tell Disney your interests in the My Disney Experience app and Genie will take that into account when giving you recommendations. It also looks like recommendations will pop-up based on crowds and information park operators are getting behind-the-scenes. ©Disney If you’re still confused about Genie, don’t worry! Here are a few guides you can use to help navigate the confusing system: A Step-By-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ Updated List of Everything That’s Included in Your Genie+ Purchase in Disney World How Many Rides Can You Get On Per Day With Genie+ in Disney World?! We Dig In! The Difference Between Disney Genie and Disney Genie+! Breaking Down the Most CONFUSING Parts of Disney Genie! Understanding Disney Genie in 500 Words or Less The Rides to Book FIRST With Genie+ and Pay Per Ride in Disney World A Full Guide on Using the FREE Version of Disney Genie! The BEST and WORST of Disney Genie+ As we mentioned above, Genie and Genie+ are constantly changing, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates. Check out the newest Genie+ update in Disney World’s app All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you used Genie or Genie+ yet? What was your experience like? Let us know in the comments! The post The Secret Is Out -- Here's How Disney Controls You With Genie first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Come take an adventure through Disney’s Animal Kingdom with us! Tree of Life Shrubs, spooks, and princesses– oh my! With Halloween time in full swing around Disney World, we’ve seen some haunted additions materialize in Animal Kingdom. We’ve also seen some not-so-spooky merchandise pop up around the park — as well as a new royal treat! So let’s head over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what’s new. Animal Kingdom Food Updates Creature Comforts For World Princess Week, guests could visit this location and grab the Pocahontas Mousse. It was a Pineapple-Banana Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Mousse, a Chocolate Feather, and a Candy Gem. It sure is cute! The dessert was obviously very pretty, and was great for those who enjoy coconut and cheesecake! When it was available, you could grab it for $5.99. Sadly, it was only available last week, as World Princess Week has now ended. We’ll let you know if it makes a return for next year’s World Princess Week. Check out our review of the treat here. Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Walls are up around an animal exhibit area near the front of Animal Kingdom. We’re not too sure what they’re working on, but we’ll update you when details are released! Green Wall The front of the DINOSAUR attraction is also covered by shrubs! You can still head in to ride this attraction, but the fountain and dinosaur statue are currently hidden from view. Hello, Shrubs We’ll keep you updated on movement in both of these areas! Check out 8 Disney World construction updates you need to see. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot It’s a royal affair over here, thanks to the addition of 2 new mugs. First up is the Rapunzel Mug With Crown Coaster for $19.99. It shows off a blue silhouette of Rapunzel (complete with her flowers in her hair, of course), and has a pink Crown Coaster to place your mug on. There She Is! We also spotted the Sleeping Beauty Gem Mug! It says “Sleeping Beauty” and is covered in gems. You can grab it now for $22.99. Sleeping Beauty Mug And that’s all from Riverside Depot! Discovery Trading Boo! Are you ready to see the new spooks arriving at Discovery Trading? You can grab a tooooon of Haunted Mansion items here, like the I’m A Heartbreaker Name Plate for $14.99, which features the bride from the ride. Name Plate You can also grab the kiddo a Haunted Mansion Shirt for $29.99. It’s covered in a pattern featuring Madame Leota and the musical instruments her ghoulies play. Youth Shirt There are also 2 Haunted Mansion Ornaments here — the Hitchhiking Ghost Ornament… Hitchhiking Ghosts …and the Haunted Mansion Gate Ornament. Both are $26.99. Haunted Mansion Gate Ornament If you’re a fan of The Nightmare Before Christmas, you’ll want to check these next items out! You can grab the Jack Skellington Sweatpants for $49.99… Pants …or the matching Jack Skellington Hoodie for $49.99. The Pumpkin King You can also find a Jack Skellington Note Card Set for $19.99. It features the same 3D-style design we’ve seen on his other Halloween merchandise this year. Note Card Set Following the 3D-style theme, there’s also the Nightmare Before Christmas Windbreaker Jacket. It’s $50.99 and features various characters from the movie. Windbreaker And the last new item is the Skeleton Dance nuiMO Outfit for $12.99. This is a Halloween item that’s part of the Skeleton Dance collection. Skeleton Dance nuiMO And that’s all from Discovery Trading! Island Mercantile Over here, you can grab the “Park Hopping Is My Cardio” Hat for $29.99. It’s true, what can we say? TRUE There’s also a Youth Pandora Fanny Pack for $24.99. It features a design inspired by Avatar. Fanny You can also grab this bag at Windtraders! Windtraders Speaking of Windtraders, there was another new item here — the Pandora Hoodie. It’s $64.99 and says “Experience Pandora” with various icons. Hoodie And that’s all of the new merchandise! Check out all of the Halloween merchandise you can get ONLINE. Animal Kingdom General Updates The Avatar Maker has reopened at Windtraders! Be sure to head over to make your own Na’vi doll. Avatar Maker Over in the Dinosaur waiting area, the fountain isn’t running. We hope to see that change soon! Not Running And those are all of the park updates we have for you! For more updates around the Disney Parks, check out what’s new at Disneyland Resort. Or check out what’s new at Disney World Hotels. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates around the resort! Click here to see when Animal Kingdom is closing EARLY. 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 Halloween merch yet? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: All Kinds of SPOOKY Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article