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And just like that…another week has come and gone in Disney World! Disneys Animal Kingdom This week brought a lot of changes to Disney World. For example, Genie+ got a small — but important! — update that will make it easier to remember when it’s time to make another selection, the Disney World Annual Passholder merchandise discount got an increase, and the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has finally reopened, too. With August almost over (can you believe how fast it flew by?), September is just around the corner, so let’s take a look at what you need to know about Disney World park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability next week (8/28-9/3). Magic Kingdom Park Hours Let’s start with Magic Kingdom! On August 28th, 29th, and 31st, Magic Kingdom is open from 9AM-11PM. On August 30th, however, the park is open from 8AM-6PM because Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is scheduled from 7PM-12AM that night. Magic Kingdom will also have Extended Evening Hours for select Disney World Resort hotel guests on August 31st from 11PM-1AM. ©Disney On September 1st and September 3rd, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-11PM. ©Disney On September 2nd, however, the park will once again have reduced hours from 8AM-6PM for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. EPCOT Park Hours From August 28th to August 31st, EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM-9PM. There will be Extended Evening Hours on August 29th from 9PM-11PM. ©Disney EPCOT’s hours remain the same for the rest of the week and the park will be open from 8:30AM-9PM from September 1st-3rd. ©Disney As a reminder, guests with tickets that have the Park Hopper add-on can park hop beginning at 2PM until the park closes every day. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios also has the same hours every day next week as it is open from 8:30AM-9PM from August 28th-31st… ©Disney …and from September 1st-3rd, as well. ©Disney Hollywood Studios and EPCOT have the same hours next week, which could be beneficial if you’re planning to park hop between the two. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours And finally, we come to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom is open from 8AM-8PM on August 28th, but from August 29th-31st, it is only open from 8AM-7PM. ©Disney September 1st is the same with the park only open from 8AM-7PM. ©Disney The hours return to 8AM-8PM on September 2nd and 3rd, however. Park Pass Reservation Availability Let’s take a look at Park Pass Reservation Availability for next week! For Theme Park Ticketholders, all parks are completely available from August 18th-31st. ©Disney The same is true for the rest of the week, as well, with all parks available for Theme Park Tickets from September 1st-September 3rd. ©Disney The Park Pass Reservation availability situation looks pretty much the same for Select Resort Hotels, as well. All parks are available at the beginning of next week… ©Disney …and at the end of next week, too. ©Disney So if you haven’t yet made your Park Pass Reservation for next week, you should be good to go! Let’s take a look at the availability for Disney World Annual Passes. First up is the Incredi Pass. The Incredi Pass has wide open availability for next week (and for lots of weeks after that, too)! ©Disney The Sorcerer Pass also has wide open Park Pass Reservation availability for next week. ©Disney The Pirate Pass has open availability until Saturday, September 3rd when guests with that pass are blocked out and not able to go to the parks. This blockout is due to Labor Day the following Monday and individuals with the Pirate Pass aren’t able to visit the parks from September 3rd-September 5th. ©Disney And lastly, we have the Pixie Dust Pass! Guests who have the Pixie Dust Pass are blocked out and not able to visit the parks on the weekends, but the weekday availability is wide open next week. ©Disney And that’s what the Disney World park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability looks like for next week! If you’re heading to Disney World soon, you should be aware of the recent changes that were made to the Park Pass Reservation system. You are now able to book park reservations for more than one type of ticket at a time, and some ticket types are able to modify their Park Pass without having to completely cancel it. Magic Kingdom We’ll be on the lookout for any big changes to park hours or reservation availability, but in the meantime, be sure to check out our tips for saving big in Disney World, as well as the ULTIMATE plan if you only have one day in Magic Kingdom! And, of course, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and information. Click here to see the planning tips you NEED to know before your next 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. Are you heading to Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Animal Kingdom Is Closing EARLY 3 Days Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready for some more Mixology classes at Disney Springs? The Edison The Edison is a popular Disney Springs restaurant that often hosts special experiences for guests. Most recently, the restaurant announced the new cocktail experience they’re hosting, but now, they’ve announced their September Mixology series you won’t want to miss! On September 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 6-8PM, Mixologist Heather will be taking guests on a journey of expertly crafted cocktails using Absolut Vodka. Each drink will be accented with sweet or tart ingredients, such as fresh fruit and caramel drizzle. ©The Edison Each event will feature two cocktails, two bites, and a different spirit used to make the drinks. Tickets are $65+ a person for each week, and you can choose to purchase tickets for one event or the whole series. Grab your ticket now — space is extremely limited! Buy a ticket to The Edison’s September Mixology series here! Looking for more to do in Disney Springs this September? You won’t want to miss stopping by Gideon’s Bakehouse or Salt & Straw to try their monthly flavors, and if you’re a pumpkin fan, you’ll want to grab the Pumpkin Cold Brew coming back to a certain Disney Springs spot soon. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney Springs news! We ranked every single restaurant in Disney Springs! Click here to see where your favorite is on the list! 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 a mixology event at The Edison? Let us know below! The post Love Sweet and Tart Drinks? These Disney Springs Classes Are For YOU! 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. Haunted Mansion fans, you’ve been getting a lot of new merchandise recently! There’s always room for one more… There’s a glow-in-the-dark Loungfly bag, two new pairs of ears, and so much more, just this past month! With Halloween right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to stock up on some new Haunted Mansion gear. Which is why you’ve got to see the new crossbody bag that you can grab online right now! The Haunted Mansion Loungefly Crossbody Bag is on shopDisney now for $80! ©Disney The bag has an allover print of the Haunted Mansion wallpaper both on the outside and inside, and has a magnetic flap and snap closure. You can carry the bag with its top carrying handle, or its adjustable crossbody strap. ©Disney Lots of Haunted Mansion items are selling out quickly, so if you adore this bag and want it for yourself, we suggest grabbing it sooner rather than later! Buy The Haunted Mansion Loungefly Crossbody Bag here! If you’re headed to Disney to celebrate Halloween, don’t miss checking out the Haunted Mansion characters at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or the ride’s overlay in Disneyland! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Click here for the only Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party guide you’ll need this year! 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’s your favorite part of Haunted Mansion? Let us know in the comments below! The post Act Fast! This Haunted Mansion Loungefly WILL Sell Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Disney World vacation might be one of the most magical experiences of your life…and it’s very likely that it’ll be one of the most expensive experiences, too. You’ll need to budget for a hotel room, park tickets, transportation, dining, and (of course) the all-important souvenirs. Magic Kingdom As demand for Disney World vacations has continued to increase, so have the prices. Unfortunately, Disney doesn’t set a cap on their prices — we’ve seen everything from snacks to park tickets to merchandise getting more expensive, and it looks like those increases will p on coming. Here are 6 ways your Disney vacation will cost MORE in 2023, and these changes could add up to THOUSANDS. Most of these price increases don’t look like much on their own. An extra $3 for your lunch? That doesn’t sound too bad! But when you look at the impact that these all have together, it really can start to add up. Chicken Salad Sandwich and Potato Barrels We pulled together several ways your vacation might cost more so that you’re aware of the changes and can adjust your budget accordingly. But don’t let this list get you too down — we’ll include lots of money-saving tips at the end to help you make up for those costs. The Emporium Let’s dive into all the ways Disney will cost more in 2023. Price Increases Price increases have been hitting Disney World by the hundreds. According to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, that trend isn’t going to slow down anytime soon. Chapek told CNBC in an interview that price increases are driven by consumer demand: “It’s all up to the consumer. If consumer demand keeps up then we act accordingly. And if we see a softening, which we don’t think we’re gonna see, then we can act accordingly as well. We’re very flexible.” Crowds entering Magic Kingdom In the same interview, Chapek noted that consumer demand for Disney parks and experiences has continued to increase, showing no signs of letting up: “For all visibility we have into the future, we’re not seeing any softening of our demand.” Going into Hollywood Studios In the recent 2022 Q3 Earnings Call, Disney commented that consumer demand was outpacing available Park Pass Reservations. We have seen park passes sell out fairly often, which means there are plenty of people who want to visit the parks. According to Chapek’s statements, that could mean that more price increases on the way. We could see prices increase on park tickets, merchandise, and food. Ticket Prices Disney World ticket prices for 2023 have already increased when compared with 2022’s prices. Although all 1-day, non-Park Hopper tickets still fall in the $109 to $159 range (the same range as 2022), many days in 2023 had higher prices within that range when compared to 2022. EPCOT entrance For example, in March 2022 most ticket prices for the first few days fell between $131 and $134. Looking forward, prices tended to stay around $131 to $136 on the weekend but remain below $137 every other day. ©Disney | Screenshot as of February 16th, 2022 However, March 2023 has most tickets at $149 for the first few days (a $15 increase from 2022), and prices at or above $147 throughout most of the rest of the month (a $10 increase from most 2022 dates). ©Disney What was the high price for March 2022 became the standard for March 2023. The most expensive ticket in March 2022 was $149, and that increased to $150 in 2023. Animal Kingdom A couple more dollars on every day’s ticket cost can add up quickly if you’re visiting for multiple days and with multiple people. Learn more about 2023 ticket price increases here. Merchandise We’ve also seen many price increases hit Disney World merchandise lately. The cute little nuiMOs collectibles increased from $17.99 each to $19.99 back in 2021, and this year they’ve gone up again, with new designs costing $21.99. Goofy nuiMO We’ve also seen Spirit Jerseys increase in price, with most costing $69.99 back in 2021, then increasing to $74.99. Up to No Good But one of the biggest changes is that new MagicBands have been released in Disney World, called MagicBand+. These new designs have some extra features, like being able to interact with 50th Anniversary statues, unlocking a Bounty Hunter scavenger hunt in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and lighting up during fireworks shows and some rides. MagicBand+ Along with all those fancy features, of course, comes a price increase. Whereas many plain Disney MagicBands cost $19.99, the new MagicBand+ designs cost between $34.99 and $44.99.With MagicBand+ becoming more standard, it seems like more and more people are willing to shell out the extra cash in order to take advantage of the new features. Check out the best souvenirs for every budget. Food We continue to see price increases on menus all throughout Disney World. Each week we post an update about menu changes in the parks and hotels, and almost every week we see some food items getting more expensive. Menu at the pizza window in EPCOT When Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant reopened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the restaurant had some major price increases on its already expensive menu. It’s Fancy Dinner Time And not too long ago we saw some of the most popular snacks in Disney World increase in price. Earlier this year, DOLE Whips went from $4.99 to $5.99, Mickey-shaped pretzels increased to $7.50 at some locations, and bottled sodas saw a $0.50 increase at select stands. Classic DOLE Whip Like the changes we saw to tickets and merchandise, these small price increases can add up throughout your vacation. Be sure to check menus and prices ahead of your trip so you know what to expect once you arrive. Learn the TRUTH about Disney World food prices Emphasis on Deluxe Hotels and Experiences Although visitors can of course choose to stay at the cheaper Value or Moderate hotels in Disney World, Disney seems to be spending a lot of time and money on those Deluxe hotels. One of the most deluxe experiences is the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (the Star Wars hotel), which is an immersive 3-day experience on board a Star Wars-type “ship.” Rooms at this hotel start at $4,809 total (for 2 nights) — so if you want to experience this hotel, you should probably start saving now. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser In addition, most of the recent hotel refurbishments we’ve seen have been focused on other Deluxe hotels. Moana has taken over rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with floral embellishments and island vibes, while Disney’s Contemporary Resort is looking a little more *super* with its modernized Incredibles rooms. Contemporary Guest Room There are new Disney Vacation Club rooms at the Grand Floridian Resort, and an entire new DVC building is in the works at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Disney has some big updates planned for the BoardWalk Inn as well, with refurbishments coming to the lobby and rooms. Grand Floridian Resort DVC Studio The last Value hotel that opened in Disney World was Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, which mainly features family suites, an upgraded and more “deluxe” (and more expensive) value resort experience compared to standard rooms. Art of Animation hotel If the trends continue, we’ll likely see more Deluxe hotels in Disney World and fewer Value options. That could mean you’ll be paying for those Deluxe accommodations, which add more to the cost. Click here to see the pros and cons of staying at a Disney World Deluxe hotel. Travel Prices Increase & Other Costs You Need to Think About Of course, you still need to GET to Disney World in the first place, and there are a few price increases here that you’ll need to know about. First of all, although gas prices are (thankfully) trending downward, they’re still about $0.73 more than this time last year (CNN Business). So if you’re driving to Disney World, you can expect to pay a bit more on gas than you did previously. The Speedway Gas Station at Disney Springs If you prefer to fly to Disney World, you may need to plan on price increases as well. Due to a variety of issues (including staffing shortages, gasoline prices, etc.), flight costs have been higher than normal this year. Although we could see those prices drop as more airlines address the problems at hand, it’s unlikely that the prices will fall drastically in 2023. As of August 2022, Jet fuel prices are still 80% ABOVE what they were in 2019 and 90% up compared to 2021. Southwest Flight Capacity on many domestic airlines is still being limited as well, to about 95% of 2019 levels and even lower for international seats. That means people will be fighting for potentially fewer seats. All in all, it looks like we can expect more expensive flights next year. Airplane seats And don’t forget about other costs associated with travel, such as car rentals (if you’re going to drive in Disney World) or transportation to the parks and hotels from the Orlando International Airport. If you’re renting a car and staying at a Disney World hotel, you’ll need to pay for hotel parking. Parking at the Disney hotels costs between $15 and $25 per night. Parking If you don’t choose to rent a car, you’ll need to pay for a service to take you to your Disney hotel. Your options are Mears Connect, Sunshine Flyer, a rideshare like Uber or Lyft, or a taxi. Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer are both replacements for the previously free Magical Express, only these options both cost money. Both services cost $32 per adult for a roundtrip between the airport and Disney World. Learn more about how flight prices are changing here. Genie+ Becoming More Standard Back in 2021, the free FastPass system went away to make room for the paid Genie+. Now, if you want to skip the lines at Disney World’s rides, you have to pay $15 per person, per day, with some rides costing an additional fee (Individual Lightning Lanes). Those Individual Lightning Lanes usually cost anywhere from $7 per person to $15 per person. Disney Genie But Genie+ came out in 2021, so why are we mentioning it as a price increase for 2023? We’re seeing Genie+ become more and more common in Disney World. Of course, visitors don’t HAVE to use it at all. You can opt for standby lines instead, which will save you some cash. But according to Disney, fewer and fewer people are choosing standby over Lighting Lanes. Spaceship Earth According to the most recent earnings report, about 50% of Disney World visitors choose to buy Genie+and/or use the pay-per-ride system for Individual Lightning Lanes. That’s up from just a few months ago when Disney reported that about a third of visitors were using Genie+. Lightning Lane Sign at Town Square Theater With more people using Genie+, that could make the standby wait times longer (as Cast Members will usually board guests from Lightning Lanes first), which makes it even more appealing to buy Genie+. In order to get on all the rides you want, you may need to consider fitting Genie+ into your budget (at least for some of the parks). Check out our FULL GUIDE to using Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes in Disney World. OK, enough of the cost increases — you get the point! Disney is getting more and more expensive, and it might seem like there isn’t much you can do about it. But that’s not true! You can find lots of ways to save money on your upcoming vacation as well. We have a full list of the current deals and discounts being offered by Disney, and you can check those out here. Click here to see all the current deals and discounts being offered by Disney. But Disney’s discounts aren’t the only way to save! We have a lot of posts that explain even more ways to save money. From cutting back on the dining budget to finding the cheapest flight, you can bring that vacation cost down quite a bit with just a few simple changes. Magic Kingdom Check out some money-saving tips here: Complete Guide to Booking the Cheapest Flight to Disney World The Cheapest Days to Visit Disney World in 2022 The Best Disney World Souvenirs for Every Budget 9 of the BEST Budget-Friendly Lunches in Disney World 15 Cheap but Filling Disney World Snacks for When You’re Ballin’ on a Budget Sneaky Ways You Can Save Money in Disney World How You Should Spend Your Money in Magic Kingdom 9 Things You Can Get for FREE in Disney World 3 Budget Plans for EPCOT Festivals Our Tips for Saving BIG in Disney World We’re always looking out for more ways to help you save money, so keep following DFB on our blog, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get all the latest updates. Find out how your Disney World hotel stay will be different in 2023. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are some of your best budgeting tips at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Why Disney World Will Cost You THOUSANDS More in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s probably no surprise that we love shopping for Disney merchandise. (Even if it’s just window shopping.) Plush Display at Disney World And we know many of you do too, which is why we always tell you when we spot new Disney bags, Minnie Ears, shoes, and clothing. But if you love — like reeeeeeeaaaaaally love shopping for Disney merch…boy do we have something to show you. If your love for Disney shopping knows no bounds, or if you’re a Disney Mini Brands collector, then you need to head over to Target ASAP. Their new Disney Store Mini Brands Playset is calling your name. ©Target This playset is designed to be a Disney store, with actual shelves to display your own Mini Brands collection on. It also comes with 5 Mini Brand items (including 2 exclusive minis) to really take your “store” to the next level. Oh — and it comes with a cash register…how adorable?! You can grab it now for $29.99. Click Here To Buy The Disney Store Mini Brands Playset So if you’re looking for a way to display your minis…or your love for Disney shopping, you’ll want to grab one quick before they sell out. And if you’re looking for more merchandise, check out the 6 Disney deals on Amazon that you don’t want to miss. Or check out the new Minnie Ears, Loungefly Bags, and Advent Calendars you can find online. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you collect Mini Brand items? Let us know in the comments! The post Pretty Sure We Found Every Disney Shopper's DREAM Item first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that we love Disney cast members! We love them! We love when cast members give us fun facts, or when we can see them in unique costumes we usually don’t see. But we REALLY love to see them celebrated for how amazing they are! If you’re traveling to Disneyland anytime in the future, giving cast members compliments is now much easier! Now you can give a Disneyland cast member a compliment right through the Disneyland app! Simply search “cast compliment” in the Disneyland app, and you can choose a positive sentiment from a drop-down menu. Then, put in the cast member’s name and hometown (both found on their nametag) and the date you interacted with the cast member, and there you go! The cast member, along with their leader, will be notified and the cast member will be celebrated. The PeopleMover may have been closed, but these cast members played Cornhole to pass the time! If you didn’t catch the cast member’s name tag, that’s okay! Just put in the date of your interaction and what area of the park it happened in. Disney World launched this same feature in their app last October at the start of the 50th Anniversary celebration, and has already received over 360,000 compliments this way! An example of a cast compliment! We know sometimes things can go awry on your Disney trip, but it’s always important to remember to be kind and courteous to cast members — we know from experience they’ll always do everything they can to help you. But if you keep up with DFB, we’ll let you know all the changes going on in the parks, and the best ways to make sure your trip is the best it can be! Click here to learn 20 tricks to make your Disney trip the best it’s EVER been! 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 most memorable cast member interaction? Let us know in the comments below! The post The New Disneyland App Feature You CANNOT Miss! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Let’s face it: most Disney fans LOVE collecting Disney-themed items. Who doesn’t love some Disney merch?! But, when it comes to collecting — the price can certainly add up quickly. We do our best to help you save on every part of your Disney vacation, so why not help you save on the latest Disney must-haves?! We’ve rounded up the BEST Disney deals on Amazon to help you kick off the weekend! You know we love to stress the importance of staying hydrated in the parks, but staying hydrated even at home is important, too! We’ve found some stellar deals on Amazon this week, starting with this Mickey Rainbow Tervis Tumbler. ©Amazon It can keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot! Plus, the double-walled cup won’t get condensation on the outside. It’s normally $18.99, but you can get it now for $13.80. Click Here to Shop the Mickey Tervis Tumbler The Frozen obsession is here to stay, and if your little one is still just as enthralled with Elsa as the first time they saw her — you should check out these Frozen Crocs! ©Amazon They even come with a glitter-covered snowflake charm on the shoe. These were $28.99, but you can get them on sale now for $22.40. Click Here to Shop the Frozen Kids Crocs Savor those last days of summer with a new pool float! We’re kind of obsessed with this Kevin Inner Tube, and you can get it now for $20.99. ©Amazon No sight of Kevin’s babies, though — so keep an eye out! You’re saving $4 on this float if you grab it soon! Click Here to Shop the Kevin Pool Float Stitch is here to cause chaos (as he is wont to do) but he looks so dang cute that we don’t mind. The Pride Collection Stitch Plush can be yours for $13.90. ©Amazon He was originally $17.99, so you can remind yourself how much you saved every time you look at him. Click Here to Shop the Stitch Plush Ummm, Disney, where was this Minnie Mouse Lip Smackers Set when we were younger?! It comes with 20 lip glosses, 2 hair clips, 2 lip shines, 2 nail polishes, and MORE. ©Amazon It was originally $25, but you can get it now for $16.40. Click Here to Shop the Minnie Lip Smackers Set And finally, make your next game night even spookier with the Haunted Mansion Disneyland Board Game! You and your friends can “explore all the classic rooms of the ghost-infested manor, from the festivities-filled Ballroom to the Attic and out to the Graveyard and beyond in search of spirits.” ©Amazon Call in the spirits with this game…just beware of hitchhiking ghosts! Get it now for $11.60 — it’s normally $24.99. Click Here to Shop the Haunted Mansion Game If you can’t get enough Disney shopping, check out all the Halloween merchandise Disney has dropped online here. And, the new Disney x Igloo Cooler collab has arrived — check it out here. Four more collections will be arriving online soon, and you can see a sneak preview of them here. The ULTIMATE Haunted Mansion Merchandise Is 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 collect any Disney merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Disney Deals on Amazon You Can’t Miss This Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for the wildest collection in the wilderness? Big Thunder Mountain Over the last several months, Disney has been releasing a series of merchandise called Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction. We’ve already seen collections in this series for Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan’s Flight, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and more. These collections are inspired by Disney parks attractions, and we just got a glimpse at the next drop in the series! Disney’s latest collection is coming soon, and we have the first look ready for you! The next addition to the Main Attraction series is the 9th in the series, and it focuses on the wildest ride in the wilderness! ©shopDisney The Big Thunder Mountain-themed collection features five items (just like the previous collections from this series). The pieces, which are sold separately, are a Loungefly backpack, a pair of Mickey ears, a Mickey plush doll, a Mickey pin, and a collectible key. ©shopDisney The Loungefly backpack in this collection features an all-over paisley pattern in red and gold with a blue jean front pocket. Each ear on the bag features a different design. One depicts a silhouette of a mountain range and the other has the letters BTM embroidered on it. The ears in this collection complement the bag too. ©shopDisney The ears both show a mountain range in colors red, pink, and a hint of dark purple with a baby blue sky in the background. Around the rim of each ear is a train track embroidered in gold with a train embroidered on the left ear. In place of a bow, there is a brown hat with the Big Thunder Mountain logo on it. ©shopDisney The last large piece in the collection is the Mickey plush doll. This plush features a blue jean material in place of Mickey’s traditional black with a shirt that mirrors the mountain range on the bag and the ears. He’s also sporting a little brown hat, gloves, and suspenders. ©shopDisney Finally, the two smaller pieces of the collection are the pin and the key. The pin is mirrored after the Mickey plush doll and the key is made up of gears, the BTM logo, a train on the tracks, and the 50th Anniversary logo. ©shop Disney For previous collections the Loungefly cost $85, the ears have been $34.99, the plush has been $34.99, the pin has been $24.99, and the key has been $29.99. Those prices could change for this collection, and we’ll let you know as soon as we have the official prices. Remember these collections are limited edition and can sell out quickly. Currently on shopDisney, the Dumbo the Flying Elephant collection is available as well as some of the pieces from the past collections. Follow DFB for all of the latest merchandise news and updates. Find Out Where We Found Pieces of the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collections 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. Do you love this series of merchandise? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Collection Is Coming to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy National Dog Day! Salt & Straw in Disney Springs Today, we celebrate our four-legged canine friends. You could treat your dog to a luxurious stay at Disney World-area hotel. Or you could grab some special Disney-themed treats for your furry friend. Or you could even get some doggie doughnuts at Krispy Kreme. But today, your dog can also get a free treat in Disney Springs! Did you know that Salt & Straw has Pup Cups in Disney Springs?! Yes, you can now get ice cream for your dog at the shop in Disney Springs! ©Salt & Straw Several flavors are available (like Apples & Carrots with Sweet Potato Ribbons), so you can even choose something sure to please your dog. ©Salt & Straw These cups are usually available at Salt & Straw, but TODAY ONLY, you can get a FREE Pup Cup at Salt & Straw with any purchase! You’ll need to stop into a store between 4PM and 6PM EST to grab your free dog treat. So just grab some yummy ice cream for yourself, and your dog gets their own treat. If you missed the Yappy Hour, though, you can still head inside to purchase a pup cup for your furry friend. ©Salt & Straw If you’re looking for some ideas of what flavors you want to try for yourself, we can recommend the following: Chocolate Gooey Brownie, Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons, Panther Coffee Chocolate Tres Leches, and Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. You can also grab one of the monthly flavors if you’re feeling bold — they’re usually VERY unique! Salt & Straw also has PERFUME for your ice cream! Learn more 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. Will you be grabbing a Pup Cup for your dog at Salt & Straw? Let us know in the comments! The post Why Your Dog Suddenly Wants to Go to Salt & Straw in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a lot going on in Disneyland right now! Sleeping Beauty Castle Over the past few weeks, Disneyland has had new drinks, treats, and merchandise coming our way. Now, they’ve brought back a fan-favorite souvenir — come with us to check it out! Today in Disneyland, the Silhouette Studio reopened for the first time since March 2020! From today, August 26th, until September 1st, the studio will be open from noon to 8PM. On September 2nd, the hours will change to 8AM to park close on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Mondays through Thursdays, the studio will continue to be open from noon to 8PM. The Silhouette Studio is reopened! Today the silhouette artists were back making these special souvenirs using only black paper. The artists can create these portraits at around 60 seconds a person, and they can do an entire family portrait in only a few minutes. The silhouette artists are back! Portraits are $11.99 for each face in the portrait, and you can add a frame for a separate charge of $19.99. The pricing for silhouettes This store was one of the few remaining stores still closed from the pandemic closures. While we are super excited to see this reopen, there are still a few stores in Disneyland that remain closed, like The Star Wars Launch Bay, Magic Eye Theater, and TomorrowLanding gift shop. In Disney’s California Adventure, the Hyperion Theatre, Blue Sky Cellar, and Radiator Springs Curios souvenir shop are still closed as well. Radiator Springs Curios Remember to keep following DFB for all of the updates and changes going on in Disneyland! Check out what else has returned to Disneyland here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to see this offering back at Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post The Silhouette Studio Has Finally REOPENED in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We DARE you to read this post and not spend any money. Disney merchandise Disney has released SO much new merchandise lately, from Halloween items to 50th Anniversary collections (not to mention all the fabulous Minnie ears) and we’ve had some serious trouble holding on to our wallets. So we’re rounding up all the new Disney merchandise online and issuing this challenge. (Although we totally won’t blame you if you buy something from this list — these new items are pretty irresistible. ) Minnie Ears You know we’ve got to mention all the new ears first! The gorgeous Princess Jasmine Minnie Ears came to shopDisney this week, and they’ll cost you $49.99. BaubleBar Princess Jasmine Ears If your little ones want to hop on the Minnie ear trend as well, then you can pick up the new Minnie Ear Headband for Kids online. They’re just $12.99 and they’re small enough to fit child-size heads. ©Disney Finally, you’ll want to check out the Princess Tiana Minnie Ears if you like feathers, studs, and all things shiny! They’re seriously stunning with the white and gold color scheme. Incredibly detailed! We already spotted them in Disneyland Resort, but they have yet to arrive in Disney World. We’ll be on the lookout! In the meantime, grab them online for $29.99. Shop the Tiana Ears Online Here! Disney Bags Speaking of must-have accessories, we got quite a few new bags online this week! First, there’s the new 101 Dalmatians collection from Kate Spade. They’re pricey, but they’ll match most anything with the black and white dotted pattern. ©Kate Spade On Amazon, we spotted some new Spider-Man-themed items! There’s a Loungefly backpack as well as a wallet that comic fans are going to LOVE. They’re both available for pre-order and will release on October 27th. ©Amazon Disney also dropped a new group of bags inspired by some of our favorite films from the 90s — Aladdin and Hercules! Both films have big anniversaries this year, and now you can celebrate with some awesome memorabilia. ©Entertainment Earth The collections have backpacks, purses, and wallets to choose from, and you can get it all from Entertainment Earth. Click Here to See the Aladdin and Hercules Bags! Holiday Merchandise It’s officially Disney’s Halloween season, and we’ve been getting a lot of merchandise to match! This week, we got the new BaubleBar The Nightmare Before Christmas collection, complete with earrings and bracelets made to look like some popular characters. Jack Skellington Earrings But if you’re already ready for the holiday and Christmas season, then we’ve got something for you too! Disney’s already prepping by releasing character-specific advent calendars. ©Amazon Right now, they’re all on Amazon for pre-order, but they’re likely to be pretty popular, so you’ll want to order yours ASAP! Click Here to See the Advent Calendars! Collectibles And finally, we’ve got some new collectibles for you to check out! A set of Mickey and Minnie Haunted Mansion plushes dropped online this week, and you can buy them separately or you can get them at a discount with your online purchase. ©Disney And last but not least, Igloo introduced some new items in honor of World Princess Week! You can now buy a collection of Disney Princess coolers online, decorated with some of the classic Disney heroines. Each of the designs is $49.99. ©Igloo That’s everything new that landed online this week, but we’ll keep updating you as more items are released! We’re watching for more Halloween merchandise as the holiday draws closer, and we’re still seeing new 50th Anniversary collectibles almost every week. Stay tuned to DFB for all the updates on Disney World news that you need to know before your vacation. We’ll continue to share all the best tips and advice for our readers! Click Here to Shop the 50th Anniversary Merchandise Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which item are you planning on buying this week? Tell us in the comments! The post THREE New Pairs of Ears, Disney Loungeflys, and Advent Calendars Just Arrived Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s might only be August, but Disney is celebrating Halloween already! It’s spooky season! In Disney World, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has kicked off, we’ve seen a bunch of fun treats, and there’s a lot of spooky merchandise available. Over in Disneyland, things are off to a bit of a slower start — the first Oogie Boogie Bash isn’t happening until September 6th, but we have seen some decorations in Disney California Adventure. And now, more Halloween fun has arrived in Disneyland Park! Pumpkins are FINALLY up in Disneyland Park, y’all! So fun! We noticed the Mickey pumpkins over on Main Street, U.S.A. right when you walk into the park. They say “Disney’s HalloweenTime” underneath them! YAY! There’s also a bunch of festive banners up on the surrounding buildings… All down Main Street! …as well as more pumpkins! Check ‘e out! There’s even a pumpkin that looks like Elvis! Would ya look at that City Hall is also all decked out in orange now. Very festive! Take a look at those spooky guys up there! We’re big fans Looking down toward Sleeping Beauty Castle, those pumpkins are lining the streets. See those pops of orange? It looks like it’s officially spooky season in Disneyland Park! Gourd-geous! We’re feeling all of the fall vibes, and there are a lot more to come. 10/10 You can find out more about Oogie Boogie Bash right here, check out more fun festivities here, and see when a special ride overlay is supposed to open for the holiday here. We’ll keep an eye out for more decorations in Disneyland, so stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates! Important Dates You NEED to Know If You’re Visiting 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 Will you be visiting Disneyland for Halloween this year? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Halloween Has Officially Arrived at Disneyland Park! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hurricane season, and that means it’s VERY stormy in Florida. Guests getting their ponchos on for the storm. During the summer months, we often see storms nearly every afternoon, and those can put a damper on your plans if you’re traveling to the theme parks. At Disney World, many outdoor rides will close with lightning, as well as a variety of outdoor entertainment options. But what about if it’s a travel day? In that case, you might want to be prepared for some delays. On the afternoon of August 26th, Orlando International Airport issued a “ground stop” due to weather in the area. Because of this, many inbound flights are prevented from landing at the airport. This news was reported on Twitter by Eric Burris from WESH Orlando. We’ll continue to monitor the weather situation and share any important details for those in Florida, so stay tuned. Florida weather can be unpredictable and change frequently, so it’s important to pack for a variety of weather scenarios when you visit. And if you’re in the parks on a rainy day, keep in mind that you may need to shift your plans significantly. Oftentimes, bad storms will cause rides to close and things like fireworks shows to be canceled, so just be patient and keep an eye on the forecast leading up to and during your trip. Click Here to See Which Rides Close When it Rains 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. Do you ever visit Florida during the hurricane season? Tell us in the comments! The post Delays and Cancelations Hit Orlando International Airport Flights first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s the most unique souvenir you’ve ever bought in Disney World? Pandora — The World of Avatar There are plenty to choose from — for example, we love the silhouette portraits you can pick up in Magic Kingdom. But the personalized ornaments are really cool, too! You can even get a pair of Mouse Ears with your name on them. But one of the most unique souvenirs involves…turning yourself into a Na’vi? Over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Pandora, a land based on the Avatar movie that features humans using technology to create “avatars” of themselves as an alien species known as the Na’vi so that they could study those people and their culture — this is also the premise of the popular Flight of Passage ride. Flight of Passage And Disney World just brought back a machine that lets YOU become a Na’vi (sort of) in Pandora! Inside the Windtraders gift shop, you’ll find the Avatar Maker. Avatar Maker The machine scans your face and creates an Avatar Na’vi for you based on what you look like. You’ll get a Na’vi Avatar figure that looks just like you! Here’s what one of them looks like: Custom-created Avatar If you want to make an Avatar figure, you can do so for $79.99 (and Annual Passholders can use their discount on this souvenir as well). However, you must be present to create the figure — a photo won’t do. The scan can replicate pretty much all of your facial features — unless you have freckles. We were informed that Na’vi don’t have freckles. Na’vi also don’t have eyebrows, but for the sake of the figure not looking weird, we were told they add eyebrows. Also, Na’vi generally only have 8 toes and 8 fingers, but the figure you get will have 10 each. So it’s really like a human-Na’ve mix that you’re creating. Example of a “real” Na’vi If you’re looking for a unique souvenir to take home from Disney World, this is certainly an option. And if you’re an Avatar fan, remember that the movie is back in theaters just ahead of the release of Avatar 2. If you’re looking for more souvenirs you can buy in Disney World, we’ve put together a list of the things we don’t regret buying here. Check out the BEST Disney World souvenirs for every budget. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever used the Avatar Maker before? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Get One of Disney World's Most UNIQUE Souvenirs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World soon, then this is the post you desperately need. Did you miss the big Disney news?! You might think you know everything about Disney World, but things are changing. From new discounts you can take advantage of to changes made to the Park Pass reservation system, if you haven’t caught up with the latest news you could make some big mistakes. Here’s all the recent news you need to know. 1 — Park Pass Reservations Changes First in terms of big news this week, we’ve got some important Park Pass updates. Every Disney World guest needs a valid Park Pass to enter a theme park on every day. You might already be very familiar with the system, but some important parts of it have changed. Now, most guests can MODIFY their Park Passes, rather than cancel and rebook them. So if you’re looking to change the date, park, or party members for a particular Park Pass, be sure to check and see if that modify option is now available to you. (Note that it doesn’t seem to be available to Annual Passholders making Park Passes through the “hotel path” rather than using the number of allotted days for their pass.) ©Disney Changes have also been made in terms of what buttons need to be selected so that you can make Park Passes for family members and friends in your group. You’ll now want to make sure you are sharing ALL of your plans with your group. Another change made to the app now means that you also can’t see to whom certain Park Passes are tied. The system now redirects you to log into the Disney website through an internet browser, so that may cause some delays when checking certain plans. Click here to read more about these Park Pass changes 2 — Buffet News! If you love Disney World buffets, then get ready. Buffet service is returning soon to Tusker House Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The spread at Tusker House The family-style dining will continue through October 31st, but on November 1st, 2022, buffet fans can rejoice with the return to the more “normal” buffet service that this spot was known for. Full menu details haven’t been shared yet, but we’ll update you when we know more. Click here for the buffet details! 3 — Fireworks CHANGES Over at Magic Kingdom, we have some BIG fireworks news to share. First, some important changes are coming to the fireworks times in Magic Kingdom. Starting October 17th, the fireworks times change from 9PM all the way up to 8:15PM. That’s a huge difference and could really impact your dinner or park hopping plans, so make sure you keep that in mind for your scheduling! Click here to learn more about these changes. Magic Kingdom Fireworks But that’s not all. Some big changes have been made to the actual Magic Kingdom fireworks show too. While Disney Enchantment is still the show being offered at that park, a NEW section has been added as a sort of intro part that features footage of Walt Disney, Roy Disney, and other historical videos of the Most Magical Place on Earth during its development. Can you see them? If you’re a big Disney history fan, this is something you’ll probably really appreciate. Click here to learn more about these fireworks changes! 4 — H2O+ Is Retiring! In GIANT Disney news for fanatics of the little soaps and shampoos you find in the Disney hotel rooms, Disney’s bath products brand — H2O+ — is retiring at the end of the year. According to Carlye Wisel, however, the products won’t be leaving Disney properties at this time though. So it looks like the products will be sticking around in Disney’s hotel rooms for the time being. Of course, that is subject to change as this situation develops. H2O toiletries If hearing about the brand’s retirement has you nervous about losing any of the products that you know and love, then you may want to act fast. You can still buy some of their general (typically non-Disney) items on Amazon right here. A number of their Disney-specific items were available on shopDisney as well, but those seem to have since disappeared from the website. H2O toiletries We’ll be keeping an eye out for updates there. Click here to learn more about the H2O+ brand retirement 5 — BIG Disney+ Day Perk Are you a Disney+ subscriber? Then you’ll need to know about this big Disney+ Day perk. On Disney+ Day, September 8th, 2022, ALL Disney+ subscribers will get to enter ANY of the Disney World or Disneyland theme parks 30 minutes before the park’s regular opening time. (Tickets and a valid Park Pass are required.) Disney+ Day 2021 On top of that, on Disney+ Day (again, September 8th), guests staying at select Disney World and Disneyland hotels (who would normally get to enter the parks early through the Early Theme Park Entry perk) will get to enter the parks a full HOUR before the regular opening time. This is for all qualifying hotel guests, not just ones who are Disney+ subscribers. Click here to read more about this HUGE Disney+ perk! 6 — Annual Passholder Discount News Now we hop over to the news that Disney World Annual Passholders need to know about. Disney has announced that Annual Passholders can save BIG when it comes to staying at Disney World hotels this holiday season. Art of Animation Specifically, Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on rooms at select resorts for most nights from October 23rd through December 25th, 2022. Click here for full details about this discount. But that’s not all. Annual Passholders can usually get discounts on lots of merchandise in Disney World, but that discount is about to get better! From September 14th through October 14th, the Annual Passholder merchandise discount will increase from 20% to 30%! Annual Passholder cards in Disney World! That could score you some significant savings in the parks, but remember it won’t be around for long so you’ll want to act fast once September 14th hits. Click here to learn more about this discount increase! 7 — Hotel Booking Changes Booking a hotel for a future Disney World visit? You used to be able to make a room-only reservation as far as 499 days in advance, but that has now changed. Grand Floridian Resort As of August 19th, 2022, you can only book a Disney World hotel through the end of whatever Disney has released for its “annual product release.” In other words, room-only reservations now seem to be limited to whatever dates Disney has released for general vacation package booking (right now that’s through December 31st, 2023). If you only book packages or never book your hotels too far in advance, then this might not affect you. But if you’ve used that old 499-day rule in the past to score a hotel reservation really early, that could impact your plans. Click here to learn more about these hotel booking changes! Of course, other Disney news was also shared this week. See more details below: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has reopened in Disney World Get a complete list of what’s coming to Disney+ in September Reservations are now open for 3 behind-the-scenes tours returning to EPCOT Monkeypox cases have been reported in all 50 U.S. states Get an update on the Reedy Creek Improvement District dissolution situation Reedy Creek Trash Cans Some more concept art for the Splash Mountain re-theme has been shared Get a look at some NEW photos shared of the Moana attraction coming to EPCOT Southwest now offers upgraded boarding online Watch the live-action Pinocchio trailer Flying to Disney World just got CHEAPER with this $59 sale! We spotted some new Minnie ears that might be the most gorgeous ones we’ve ever seen ©Disney That’s it for this week! Stay tuned for more Disney news. Did you know that a new King Kong series is in the works at Disney+? Click here to learn all about it!  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. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. What news from this week interests you the most? Tell us in the comments! The post Park Pass CHANGES, Hotel Booking Updates, and Other Huge Disney News first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some fans take their love of Disney to a whole new level. Hey there, Mickey! Maybe it’s an expensive tiki mug collection, or even transforming a room in their home into a Disney dream. But, some fans love Disney World so much that they buy a house there. We’ve seen quite a few of these homes before, and now another one is for sale. Let’s check out why you might check in to this multi-million dollar house and NEVER check out! Disney’s Golden Oak neighborhood is full of multi-million dollar, custom homes that often have subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) nods to Disney characters, parks, movies, and more. We recently spotted a NEW home for sale in Golden Oak, and it’s full of Disney references — including one that might leave you full of terror. ©Zillow This 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom, 9,713 square-foot home can be yours for a cool $10 million — but after taking a peek inside, you just might think it’s worth it. ©Zillow There’s a range hood above the stove that really makes us want spaghetti and meatballs for some reason — maybe it’s the Lady and the Tramp image?! ©Zillow The staircase is lined with intricate metal railings that are just full of Hidden Mickeys… ©Zillow …and it looks like Goofy, Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale are all featured in the form of wood cutouts as well. But, what’s particularly terrifying about this house is the… ©Zillow …TOWER OF TERROR ELEVATOR! Yep, this is a real, working elevator in the house that was built to look just like the lifts from the attraction. We just hope that this one is, uh, in better working condition than those in the Hollywood Tower Hotel! ©Zillow As if it didn’t get spooky enough, there are also “multiple” secret rooms in the house, and what appears to be a never-ending hallway, too. ©Zillow But wait, there’s more! You’ll also find a scaled-down version of Town Square Theater, with a ticket office outside… ©Zillow …and a movie theater on the inside! We’d probably never leave this room. ©Zillow To top it all off, there’s even a Mickey-shaped hot tub outside. This home is really a Disney lover’s dream! There are even more photos in the listing, so check them out if you’re shopping for a home or just want to see everything this house has to offer. ©Zillow If you’re looking for more news, check out this swanky Disney World hotel that your dog is going to love! Planning a trip to the parks soon? Don’t make these mistakes when checking in to your hotel and find out what our must-have travel items are here. These Are the Most Expensive Snacks 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. Do you have any Disney elements in your home? Let us know in the comments! The post An Expensive Orlando Home Has a Tower of Terror Elevator?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that today is National Dog Day? There are plenty of ways to celebrate, too. The cutest dog ever! You can get some special treats and share them with your pet. If you’re at Disney World, be sure to stop by the Main Street, U.S.A., firehouse to say hello to some of our spotted friends. You could also give your dog a luxury hotel experience in Disney World! However, did you know you can get Krispy Kreme DOUGHNUTS for your doggo, too? From today through this weekend, you can go to your local Krispy Kreme and get Doggie Doughnuts! These limited-time treats are made just for your furry friend with lots of love. These doughnuts aren’t like human doughnuts, though. They were specially baked by a company called Huds and Toke and are hard, like doggie biscuits. ©Krispy Kreme The doggie doughnuts are only available while supplies last, so head on over to a participating Krispy Kreme as soon as you can to get a special treat for your pup. Speaking of treats, if you’re heading to Disney World and looking for some delicious snacks, there are loads of new Halloween and fall items to try! We’re reviewing them all, so be sure to check back with us often. Fall in Disney World If you’re looking to get your Disney snack on and aren’t anywhere near a Disney Park, you can always try to make treats at home OR check your local Target for some fun Disney-themed foods. Check out a hotel in Disney World that has gone to the dogs (in the BEST way). Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be getting Doggie Doughnuts for your pet? Let us know in the comments! The post Your Dog Deserves These Krispy Kreme Doughnuts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It isn’t an Amazon problem if we only order when there’s a sale, right? Just asking for a friend… We LOVE shopping for Disney merch! Either way, Amazon has some awesome discounts on these Disney items we just couldn’t ignore! These Disney deals are available on Amazon for a limited time, so if something catches your eye make sure to click “add to cart” ASAP! JoyJolt Disney Mickey Mouse Squad Collection Tumblers – $21.20 These glasses will keep you in the Disney spirit even when you’re at home! Mickey and his best pals are hanging out on this set of four glass tumblers that are on sale right now. Break these out when you’re having a Disney movie night, or anytime you could use a little magic! JoyJolt Disney Mickey Mouse Squad Collection Tumblers You can use these tumblers for anything, from simple water to fancy iced coffee! You could even make smoothies to match each character’s color and share with friends the next time they come over. Stemless glasses are also a great idea for picnics, as they’re less likely to break in transit due to their stability. Grab this set, or check out some of the other character options on this listing! Click here to buy the JoyJolt Disney Mickey Mouse Squad Collection Tumblers! Agile-Solutions Mouse Decals – $5.73 Disney parks are well known for their attention to detail. Every time we visit we find new surprises and it’s fun to see the thought put into the park designs. Add a little bit of Disney to your home with these silhouette decals of Mickey and Minnie. These would be great whether you have a Disney themed home or not — they’re small enough to almost be a little hidden secret! Agile-Solutions Mouse Decals These decals can be applied to any hard surface, including wood and glass. We love the look of adding them to your baseboards, and they would make an excellent addition to a Disney-themed children’s room or nursery. You could even apply the decals somewhere innocuous and see how many of your house guests spot them! Click here to buy the Agile-Solutions Mouse Decals! Tie-Dye Mickey Mouse Shirt – $19.99 We think you can never really have too many Disney t-shirts (or at least that’s what we tell ourselves). Tie-dye is making a huge comeback, so get on trend with this Mickey Mouse tee! It’s made of a cotton blend which makes it breathable for summer, but as we move towards fall you can easily layer this over a long sleeve shirt or pair with a jacket. Tie-Dye Mickey Mouse Shirt This classic Mickey is front and center on the black and white tie-dye pattern. If you aren’t a fan of fitted shirts, this is a great choice! Plus, when you buy looser shirt you can customize it yourself with all sorts of DIY projects, like cropping it, creating tassels at the hem, or simply tying a knot to make it unique! Click here to buy the Tie-Dye Mickey Mouse Shirt! Loungefly Disney Villains Queen of Hearts Mini Backpack – $49.95 Stop the presses- we found a Loungefly on sale! Get into the villain mindset with this Queen of Hearts mini backpack from Loungefly. The Queen looms over a scene of Alice helping the Card Guard paint the roses red, just waiting for her chance to yell “OFF WITH HER HEAD!” (Did you like that rhyme?) Loungefly Disney Villains Queen of Hearts Mini Backpack This officially licensed bag has a zippered main compartment and small zippered pocket on the front, with additional pockets on either side for easy access to important items. It is exquisitely detailed, from the enamel paintbrush zipper pull to the royal red and black lining. These are in limited supply, so if you want to catch this deal you’ll need to act quickly! Click here to buy the Loungefly Disney Villains Queen of Hearts Mini Backpack! Mirabel Costume for Kids – $19.98 With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to grab your costumes before they sell out. This will be the first Halloween after Encanto came out and we are ready to see all the Madrigal costumes! This dress for kids is a perfect replica of Mirabel’s outfit. Mirabel Costume for Kids Your little one can dress up as Mirabel with this spandex costume which is both stretchy and breathable. With the included bag they can reenact their favorite scenes from Encanto! Don’t be surprised if they end up wearing it long after Halloween is over. Click here to buy the Mirabel Costume for Kids! Enesco Disney Traditions by Jim Shore Lion King Stacked Characters Figurine – $50.56 For those who love to collect Disney memorabilia, don’t pass up this deal! Collectors know high quality pieces can cost a fair amount of money. That’s why when you see a deal like this you have to pounce! Jim Shore has a line called Disney Traditions, which combines classic Disney characters with folk art designs. This Lion King collectible features four of our favorite characters in a handmade style! Enesco Disney Traditions by Jim Shore Lion King Stacked Characters Figurine This figurine has Pumba, Simba, Timon, and Zazu all stacked together and is entitled the “Balance of Nature”. Each character looks true to their movie design, plus a little added detail from Jim Shore. You can see traditional American folk art motifs incorporated into the design for a beautiful and unique piece that any Disney collector would love to have! Click here to buy the Enesco Disney Traditions by Jim Shore Lion King Stacked Characters Figurine! Treat yourself to a new Disney item, or start your holiday shopping now with these deals! Check out these posts for more Disney shopping deals: Get Disney’s Popular Christmas Advent Calendars Before They’re GONE! 10 Disney Toys Were Nominated For Toy Of the Year Awards; Here’s How to Buy Them ONLINE! Your Next Magic Kingdom Trip Called, It Wants You to Buy These Items We’ll keep you up to date on all the Disney merch news, so subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you collect any Disney merchandise, like pins or ears? Share with us about your collection in the comments below! The post The 7 BEST Disney DEALS on Amazon Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Have you ever wondered how the other half lives in Disney World? Cinderella Castle We aren’t referring to the rich and famous either, we’re referring to your favorite four-legged friends! While Disney World might have some very luxurious offerings for us humans such as the newly reopened Victoria and Alberts or the private VIP tours, we aren’t sure we’re always getting the better deal here. Why we might be slightly jealous of our furry friends may surprise you. To celebrate International Dog Day, the Four Seasons Orlando (a Disney-area hotel) tweeted about what kind of treatment man’s best friend gets while staying at this hotel. While we’re embarrassed to admit it, we are kinda jealous! According to the hotel, your pup receives special pet amenities the moment you arrive at your room, and they even get in-room dining options. With options like K-9 Crudite, chopped steak, frozen peanut butter treats, and more your pal is sure to be one happy dog! We aren’t jealous as we eat our theme park food… no, of course not… . ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World While we might be a little (or a lot) jealous of how well of our furry friends are being taken care of at the Four Seasons Orlando, that isn’t stopping us from celebrating our pals. In honor of our dogs’ special day, we’re looking at all of the merchandise Disney has to offer them like this new Haunted Mansion toy! A toy for your pals! Or maybe your peppers would prefer this collapsable dog bowl we found in Magic Kingdom. Even the dog gets a souvenir! While there are plenty of ways you can be spoiled at Disney World, it’s good to know your dog can be spoiled too! While on the topic of hotels, don’t forget there are Disney hotel discounts available right now in Disney World. Offers for Annual Passholders, Florida residents, and Disney Visa Card Holders can save you money and we have all of the details here. Make sure you’re following DFB for all of the latest tips and tricks to save on your next Disney vacation for you and your furry friend! Check out all of the Disney World hotel discounts you can get 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. Do you bring your four-legged friends to Disney World? Tell us why or why not in the comments! The post One Hotel in Disney World Has Gone to the Dogs (In the BEST Way) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know a thing or two about dining in Disneyland. Sleeping Beauty Castle In fact, it’s kind of our job! We have our favorite noodles, a new favorite pasta dish, and recently found a new favorite QUICK breakfast. But, if you’re looking to have a slower morning in the park and have a table-service meal for breakfast, you now have one more place to do so because another Disneyland restaurant will be serving breakfast SOON! Guests looking for a place to have a breakfast table-service meal in Disneyland will soon have one more option, as River Belle Terrace will begin serving breakfast on September 2nd, 2022! River Belle Terrace in Disneyland The new menu has popped up on the Disneyland website already, and we took a peek at what we can expect from this southern-inspired restaurant. Signature entrées include the Mark Twain — 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 Kiddos can create their own meals and choose from Silver Dollar Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, and Seasonal Oats with bacon, potato bites, sausage, or fruit! ©Disney Of course, there’s something on the sweeter side too — how delicious does the Vanilla & Maple Monkey Bread sound? It’s served with vanilla ice cream, lemon glaze, and berries. We’ll take twelve. ©Disney If you’re heading to Disneyland soon, keep River Belle Terrace in mind for an early morning table-service option! Guests can begin dining at this spot for breakfast on September 2nd, 2022, and reservations are available now. Why You’ll Want to Make a River Belle Terrace Reservation Right NOW Looking for more Disney dining news? You can dine with pirates at Disneyland’s Blue Bayou — see our latest review here. Plus, new restaurants have been announced for Downtown Disney in Anaheim, and you can read more details here. We’re also expecting exciting snacks at Oogie Boogie Bash and you can see more here. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be checking out the new River Belle Terrace breakfast menu? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: River Belle Terrace Will Begin Serving Breakfast in Disneyland Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re obviously a bit biased when it comes to our love for the Disney Parks — they’re basically on our minds 24/7! Magic Kingdom But, we can’t deny that there are a lot of other super popular vacation destinations around the country. There’s other theme parks like Dollywood and Universal Orlando, as well as general vacation spots like beaches and national parks. A ranking was just released with the most popular attractions in the United States, and it might surprise you to see where Disney World ended up on the list! Airport Parking Reservations recently ranked the top 10 attractions in the United States, according to WKMG. They based the ranking on the total number of Google searches each year, social media mentions, and TripAdvisor ratings. Walt Disney World did end up making the list at number 6, so there were 5 destinations listed ahead of it! In 5th place is Yellowstone National Park… ©hotels.com …in 4th place is Glacier National Park… ©U.S. Department of the Interior …in 3rd place is Niagara Falls… @Delaware North Parks & Resorts, Inc. …in 2nd place is Times Square… Times Square Disney Store …and, coming in at the number 1 spot is the Grand Canyon! ©Visit Arizona So, it looks like Disney World isn’t actually the most popular place in the U.S., according to these results! Rounding out the top 10 was Myrtle Beach at number 7, Lake Tahoe at number 8, Universal Studios Hollywood at number 9, and the Statue of Liberty at number 10. Universal Studios Hollywood The same ranking showed the most popular destination in each state as well, and Walt Disney World was the winner for Florida. Magic Kingdom Disney World still is very popular, but we have seen it be beat out by other theme parks and attractions on various different lists, like a ranking of the best theme parks in the country and the best amusement park in the country. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more rankings like this one that include Disney Parks! But for now, you can check out The Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip, Our NEW Tips for Saving BIG in Disney World, and What to Do If You Can’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted. EPCOT entrance Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! The Airlines to AVOID If You Don’t Want to Get Bumped from Your Flight 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 any of the destinations on this list surprising to you? Tell us in the comments! The post Think the Most Popular Attraction in the U.S. is Disney World? Think Again first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you ever think that snacks are better than meals? Because, same. There are just so many fun and exciting snacks out there! Mickey Pretzel! Sure, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are great and all, but sometimes we don’t feel like making or eating a WHOLE meal. Sometimes we just want some French fries, you know? Luckily, there are a LOT of great snack options in Disney World! And, some of the snacks are so big that you can even eat them as meals, so it’s a win-win. We’re going to highlight some of our favorite snacks that are big enough to be meals in Disney World — let’s go! Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Pulled Pork Over at Eight Spoon Cafe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Pulled Pork for $6.79. This snack is pretty hefty and comes with macaroni and cheese topped with pulled pork, barbecue sauce, and some pickles. Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork at Eight Spoon Cafe This snack is perfect for a small meal. You’ve got the filling macaroni with delicious cheese and the protein of the pork to keep you full. It’s messy and smoky and flavorful and oh so delicious — we LOVE this snack and definitely choose it as our lunch sometimes when we’re in Animal Kingdom! Click here to see what other snacks you can grab at Eight Spoon Cafe! Waffle Sandwiches In Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square, you’ll find Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. This is a great spot for a light meal or a small snack. Our favorite snacks are definitely the waffle sandwiches! You can get the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich here which has strawberries, bananas, blueberries, and chocolate-hazelnut spread (Nutella!) for $8.49… Fresh Fruit Waffle …or go the savory route and get the Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken-Waffle Sandwich which comes with broccoli slaw and a honey-sriracha glaze. This one is also served with house-made chips for $11.29, which totally makes it a meal in our book. Chicken Waffle Sandwich Can’t decide? Then get both waffle sandwiches and split them with a friend! Click here to se ALL of the places to find Mickey Waffles in Disney World! Totchos What are Totchos, you ask? Why, they’re Tater Tot nachos, of course! You can find them over at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These are potato barrels coated with beef and bean chili, shredded cheese and signature queso with tomatoes and corn chips. They’re then finished with sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions for $9.99. TOTCHOS! Trust us, this is a LOT of food! It’s easily shareable as a snack or it could definitely be your meal. Those potato barrels and chili are super filling and will help fuel your day as you walk around the park! And, if you’re over here in the morning, there’s also a breakfast version of this snack! Click here to see our recent review of Woody’s Lunch Box! We’ve got WAY more Disney World dining tips just like these in our big 750-page DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2022! You can use the Guides on your computer, tablet, or phone! This guide will help you plan your best Disney trip yet, with tips and tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots work the best for you and your family! Get our guide today to help plan your vacation! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news, tips, info, and updates! Click here to get the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! 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 snack to have as a meal in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post 3 Disney World Snacks That Are Big Enough to Be Meals! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Cast members have received countless recognitions over the years through guest letters, emails and the thousands of posts we see on social media using #CastCompliment, and now, the popular mobile cast compliment feature is available in the Disneyland app! Starting today, the Disneyland app offers a convenient, digital way for Disneyland Resort guests to show their gratitude to […]View the full article

Who doesn’t love when a new menu item ‘pops’ up? Hello from Disneyland! Over in Disneyland, there are some pretty exciting things going on! Princess Week brought with it tons of new snacks. Plus Disneyland is getting ready for the upcoming Halloween season and Oogie Boogie Bash. We’re constantly making our way around the Happiest Place on Earth to share ALL of the new things with you. And now we’ve got news about another new thing ‘popping’ up in Downtown Disney soon! According to a press release recently shared, starting in September, Jamba will be adding Boba to its menus nationwide. Why should this matter to Disney fans? Because, in case you missed it, there is a Jamba in Downtown Disney (at Disneyland Resort in California)! Jamba There will be two new offerings of boba added to the menu beginning September 6. The flavors available will be Strawberry Bursting Boba and Sweet Tapioca Boba Pearls. These sweet additions can be added to any Jamba drink or bowl. ©Jamba Jamba shared that the pearls will be smaller than traditional boba so guests will get a burst of flavor every time they sip their drink or take a bite of their bowl. Guests can order these customizations in-store (at participating Jambo locations nationwide) or on the app for in-store pick up or delivery for a limited time. Jamba will also feature a new in-app menu category called Boba Favorites to help guests see some popular ways to add Boba to their existing menu items. Also, note that Jamba Rewards members can get 2X points if they buy from the Boba Favorites category. This only works, however, on orders placed between September 12th and October 30th. Jamba Juice Time Jamba, formerly known as Jamba Juice, has been in Downtown Disney for several years now and they aren’t the only store seeing some changes. Some NEW beignets have popped up at another Downtown Disney restaurant, and there are several upcoming changes set to take place in Downtown Disney in the future. From new restaurants to updated menus, lots of changes can be expected soon. Make sure you’re following DFB for all of the news and updates! Check out some of the changes coming to Downtown Disney! 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 Are you excited about these new menu additions? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Menu Item Announced for a Snack Spot in Downtown Disney 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. If you haven’t been to Magic Kingdom in a minute, it’s time to sit back, relax, and get caught up on the latest news! Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom has been quite the busy place, with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, new spooky snacks, and new Minnie ears. Let’s take a look at everything that’s NEW in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Confectionery At Main Street Confectionery we found some Apple Cider Drink Mixes all themed for Halloween! There are 3 included in the set, each with a different Disney character design and slightly different flavor. So Cute! This is a special sweet offering we’ve already seen at Disneyland this year, and it’s one that usually makes its way to Disney World each Halloween. You can get it for $14.99. Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Tron In terms of construction updates, we’ve seen quite a bit of progress made on the TRON attraction coming to Tomorrowland. Things Are Coming Along! There now appear to be some planter-like structures being filled with metal rods. We Can’t Wait to See What Happens Thus far, an opening date for the ride has not yet been announced, but we have seen testing taking place and things really seem to be coming together. Hopefully the upcoming D23 Expo gives us some important updates! Click here to learn all about the TRON ride Main Street, U.S.A. On Main Street, U.S.A. we stumbled upon some construction taking place. Construction There was a sort-of plate structure placed near the end of Main Street, U.S.A. with yellow barriers around it. It’s a good reminder that while you’ll want to be looking up and around you while in the parks, don’t forget to look DOWN too or you might be thrown off by some uneven surfaces. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium At the Emporium, we found quite a few fun items including a Nightmare Before Christmas crossbody bag for $70… Simply Meant to Be! …a 50th Anniversary pet shirt for $29.99… Get Your Pets in on the Fun! …the Haunted Mansion Bridal Ears for $29.99… They Even Have a Veil! …some Haunted Mansion ears that even feature a top hat for $29.99… Hello Beautiful! …a Daisy Duck tumbler cup for $22.99… Perfect in Pink …and a Baby Yoda (Grogu) pumpkin pin for $9.99. (It matches a little bowl that was also released for Halloween.) We See You! But wait, there’s MORE merchandise awaiting us. Uptown Jewelers At Uptown Jewelers, we found what very well might be the most GORGEOUS pair of Minnie Ears we’ve ever seen. Vera Wang Ears These are designer ears from Vera Wang and they come with a BIG price tag. If you want to pick these up, get ready to shell out $600!! Click here to see more photos and a video of these ears! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Next, we stopped by Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe and found…4th of July Crocs? Ummm…What? We had already seen these Crocs released online, but it seems like they arrived at Disney World a little late to the party. If every day is a good day to wear Americana Crocs for you, then you can pick these up for $64.99. P.S. They’re still available online too! Get them here! Magic Kingdom General Updates In terms of more general updates, we just had to share a spectacular character we said “hi” to during one of our recent trips — Jack Sparrow! He’s not “new” to the park, but we just couldn’t help but share a photo of this mischievous pirate! Don’t forget to look for him over in Adventureland. Where Are You Off To?! And finally, we end this post with some exciting news! After an initial soft opening, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is now fully open in Magic Kingdom! It’s OPEN! You can again take your little ones to get all dressed up like some of their favorite princesses. Click here for our full post on that reopening! And that’s it for us from Magic Kingdom for now. Planning a trip to Disney World and need some help? We’ve got you covered! Click here to see the 5 biggest MISTAKES to avoid when checking in and out of your Disney World hotel. You can also click here for the 5 simple planning tips you need before your next trip. Want to learn all there is to know about Magic Kingdom? Click here for our FULL page on the park. And click here to get our FREE DFB printable for all of the Halloween treats in Magic Kingdom. Your next Magic Kingdom trip called, it wants you to buy these items!  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 new ears are your favorite in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction Updates and 0 (!) Minnie Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article