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The drama continues between Disney World and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Here’s a quick recap in case you missed this story: When Gov. DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education Bill — commonly called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — into law, The Walt Disney Company denounced the legislation. Seemingly in retaliation to Disney’s comments, Gov. DeSantis introduced new legislation to repeal the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which is a governing body that essentially allows Disney World to function as its own government. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline This bill was signed into law, and it states that the district will be dissolved in June 2023. Since the bill passed, some Florida residents have filed lawsuits against Gov. DeSantis in protest. Now, we have an update about the current status of those lawsuits. This story has a lot of developments to follow, so we don’t blame you if you think it sounds a little bit confusing. If you want a full background of the situation, you can find that here. Click here to see everything we know about the Reedy Creek dissolution. But the basics that you need to know are that Gov. DeSantis is going to dissolve Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District in June 2023, and some Florida residents are concerned about the impact and implications that the dissolution could have. Reedy Creek Emergency Vehicles©Wesh Taxpayers from counties that surround Disney World filed a complaint in federal court against Gov. DeSantis about the issue, stating that the law to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District was made in haste. Their main concerns were that the change could leave counties with a massive amount of debt (up to $1 billion) and that it violated Disney’s First Amendment rights as it seemed to be retaliatory against Disney’s statement against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. ©Fox10 News | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis At the time, the federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, stating that the federal court doesn’t have jurisdiction over issues affecting the state. The judge also claimed that the plaintiffs “do not plausibly allege they have suffered any concrete injury as a result of the alleged violation of Disney’s First Amendment rights.” This lawsuit was refiled in May, however, and now Gov. DeSantis and other politicians have responded. The Orlando Business Journal reported that Gov. DeSantis and 2 other state departments who were named in the lawsuit have filed for the lawsuit to be dismissed. Reedy Creek Trash Cans On August 19th, 2022, they filed for the dismissal, stating that “plaintiffs have no legal right to prohibit the State of Florida from dissolving governmental entities created by state law.” The appeal to dismiss the case also states that the “plaintiffs’ premature, scattershot complaint attempts to do just that; it challenges the legality of SB 4-C, a facially neutral general law that uniformly dissolves certain pre-1968 independent special districts effective June 1, 2023, based solely on speculative injuries that are completely disconnected from any cause of action.” Reedy Creek Sign in Disney World In this request, Gov. DeSantis and the others claim the complaint is “replete with defects” and should either be dismissed completely or “transferred to Tallahassee’s Leon County.” They claim that “no tax increase related to SB 4-C has been proposed or imposed on plaintiffs.” Thus far, Gov. DeSantis has not revealed the government’s plan to replace the Reedy Creek Improvement District or take care of the $1 billion in debt that comes with that district. It seems that a successor district could follow the dissolution of Reedy Creek, but no official plan has been revealed. Disney World Entrance We’ll continue to watch the status of this lawsuit, and we’ll be sure to update you when there’s any news about whether it has been dismissed or will continue. Keep following DFB for all the latest news. Click here to learn more about the dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post UPDATE on the Dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek District first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In honor of World Princess Week, we're delighted to share with you a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at four upcoming Disney collaborations which will debut at D23 Expo 2022 and shopDisney, featuring traditional princesses and heroines, all of which were thoughtfully designed by four powerhouse women in Disney fashion.View the full article

Participating in a runDisney race can be a really unique and different way to experience Disney World. 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend You get to be in the parks early in the morning before any guests, you may encounter some rare characters, and, at the end of the race, you get a cool medal! There are multiple runDisney events throughout the year, including the Wine and Dine race in November, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in January, the Princess Half Marathon Weekend at the beginning of the year, and more. Today, registration for an upcoming runDisney event opened. General registration is NOW OPEN for the 2023 Springtime Surprise Race Weekend in Disney World. The weekend is April 13th-16th and consists of four races, along with Springtime Sunrise Yoga. Registration opened at 10AM EST and, as of 12:30PM EST, many of the races were still available. ©Disney The only race that is completely sold out is that Disney Pixar Cars 5K. The 10K, 10 miler, and the challenge (all three races) are still open for registration. The pricing is as follows: runDisney Springtime Surprise Yoga: $109 Disney Pixar Cars 5K: SOLD OUT Disney Pixar Monsters 10K: $146.04 Disney Pixar Toy Story 10 Miler: $207.87 runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge: $479.70 ©runDisney There are also Virtual Races that you can register for beginning on August 26th. The virtual races are ones that you can participate in from home. They are prices as follows: Virtual — Disney Pixar Cars 5K: $79.95 Virtual — Disney Pixar Monsters 10K: $94.87 Virtual — Disney Pixar Toy Story 10 Miler: $115.13 Virtual — runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge: $325.13 The Springtime Surprise Weekend theme changes each year, and the 2023 theme (if you hadn’t guessed it yet) is Pixar. runDisney If you’re interested in participating in one of these races, we’d recommend registering sooner rather than later to avoid missing out on the race you want to run! These events have been known to sell out quickly in the past. If you’re heading to Disney World soon, we have tons of resources available to you! Be sure to check out our NEW tips for saving big in Disney World, as well as three terrifyingly easy ways to ruin your Disney World vacation. We’re always on the lookout for more Disney news, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest. Click here to see your ULTIMATE 1-Day Plan for Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever participated in a runDisney event? Let us know in the comments! The post Registration NOW OPEN For 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

My name is Launi King, and earlier this year I had the pleasure of designing the Tiana Disney Ultimate Princess doll. Designing the doll for the First African American Disney Princess has been one of the greatest honors of my career. I began my journey with Disney in 2007, overseeing product design for toys […]View the full article

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If you’re spending your entire trip to Disney World inside of the parks, you’re making a huuuuuge mistake. Magic Kingdom With Halloween in full swing over at Magic Kingdom and the Food & Wine Festival underway at EPCOT — we understand why you’d want to spend most of your time in the actual parks. But there are so many more unique offerings to take advantage of around the resort. So, let’s head over to Disney Springs and check out one experience you don’t want to miss — if you’re 21 years of age or older, that is. We have previously shared that a tequila event is coming to Disney Springs. But we just wanted to share a quick reminder so you don’t miss out on this BIG event! Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs is headed by celebrity Chef Rick Bayless (who you may have seen on shows like Top Chef Masters), and the menu features authentic Mexican cuisine and unique cocktails. And to add to the fun, they’re hosting a Tequila Tasting on Thursday, August 25th at 6:30PM. Frontera Cocina made the announcement on Instagram — take a look: The first tequila tasting will be with Humberto Soto, one of Frontera Cocina’s “knowledgeable Tequila Ambassadors.” There’s limited availability, so you’ll want to email them ASAP to ensure you can get a spot in this unique experience! Send an email to prg@palmasrestaurants.com for more information. Frontera Cocina We hope to see more of these events take place in the future! For more reasons to visit Disney Springs, check out the best desserts you can find in Disney Springs. Or check out the Art Walk in Disney Springs. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Frontera Cocina before? Let us know in the comments! The post A TEQUILA TASTING in Disney Springs?! Say No More. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you missed the HUGE news, the Splash Mountain rides in Disney World and Disneyland are going to be re-themed, with a story inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. The rides will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and they’ll have songs and characters from the movie. ©Disney We previously saw some concept art for the re-theme, including part of the grand finale that will play at the end of the ride. But now Disney has shared even MORE details about the inspiration for the ride. Check them out here! Disney Imagineers have spent a lot of time in New Orleans to find inspiration for the Splash Mountain re-theme. While there, they met artist Sharika Mahdi and commissioned a few paintings from her for to use as inspiration for the ride. One of those paintings is of the big Mardis Gras party finale scene, which we previously saw when Disney released the artwork last year. ©Disney But Mahdi recently shared her second painting with Disney Imagineers, and now we’ve got a first look at this art! It depicts a scene of jazz-playing frog musicians that “lovingly illustrates the jubilance and liveliness of this musical city.” ©Disney Disney has shared that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will have characters from The Princess and the Frog as well as new friends to meet. The story ends in a big Mardis Gras scene, and Imagineers are hoping to capture the excitement and feeling of New Orleans in this scene and throughout the ride. Mahdi said that her artwork is inspired by how the city makes “a big deal about everything and celebrat[es] everything. I want to show this is what it’s about, being a part of New Orleans and being a part of the culture.” ©Disney Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open in both Disney World and Disneyland in late 2024, but Disney hasn’t shared yet when the Splash Mountain rides will close for the updates. Splash Mountain We’ll continue to share new updates with you, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see more details about the Splash Mountain re-theme. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for the Splash Mountain re-theme? Let us know in the comments. The post NEW Concept Art Shared for Disney’s Splash Mountain Re-theme first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ah, Florida. Home to sunshine, beaches, theme parks — and apparently, the source of everyone’s recent airline travel troubles. Orlando International Airport It certainly hasn’t been easy to travel by airplane lately, and experts have cited staffing shortages and jet fuel costs as just some of the reasons why. But now, we might have another insight as to why so many delays and cancelations have been affecting travelers — and it looks like Florida is to blame. If you had Florida on your “Reasons Why Airline Travel Is So Bad Right Now” bingo card, congratulations! Florida airspace is apparently difficult to navigate even under the most normal circumstances, and according to the Wall Street Journal — it’s been a while since we’ve seen “normal.” Have you been keeping up with the travel news? On a recent weekend in the Sunshine State, airspace was restricted over the Gulf of Mexico for military training while an air-traffic-control center near Jacksonville scrambled to find enough staff so they wouldn’t have to limit north-south traffic (spoiler: it didn’t work). Southwest Airlines On top of that, a thunderstorm started rolling in that threatened to impact an important route over the Gulf, and a rocket was launched into space on the Atlantic side causing even more airspace restrictions. No, not THAT kind of rocket launch. This amalgam of airline nightmares has become an “obstacle course” and has caused a ripple effect throughout the rest of the United States. Every major airline has service to Florida, and despite fewer domestic flights overall in early 2022 compared with 2019, the number of flights to Florida increased. Air travel isn’t easy these days. CEO of Avelo Airlines (who recently announced new routes to Orlando International Airport) Andrew Levy shared that delays are now a “regular headache” with planes sometimes having to wait to take off during hours-long ground stops, and that the airline is often behind schedules “due to factors Mr. Levy said are beyond its control.” Are you planning a trip soon? Florida has pointed out just how fragile the aviation system is, and with staffing shortages and unpredictable weather piling onto the system as well, it’s no wonder why travelers are so disheartened. Flights are being canceled left and right. In the first six months of 2022, one-fifth of flights were delayed daily, with Miami, Orlando, and Palm Beach having some of the highest numbers. Cancelation rates were higher than the national average at Tampa Bay Area airports and Fort Myers as well. Which airline do you fly with? The increasing number of space launches off of Florida’s east coast has also contributed to the traffic jams. Airspace is restricted over the areas where these spacecraft are launched causing air traffic controllers to have to find alternate routes for planes — and they can only accommodate so many aircraft at a time. Florida is also home to several coastal military bases that often execute exercises and drills over the water on both coasts, which restricts airspace as well. Are you flying into Orlando this year? Storms have been especially disruptive lately despite airline executives saying they’re “used to stormy skies.” A former air-traffic-control manager out of Orlando shared that Florida’s north-south flight patterns are particularly affected by inclement weather, causing delays as there are only so many alternate routes available. A whopping 59% of flights were delayed on April 1st at Florida’s 10 biggest airports — which was followed by 1,900 flights canceled the following day at 1,600 canceled the day after that. JetBlue President Joanna Geraghty expressed that the company had 115 hours of air traffic delays in Florida for the month compared to April 2019. Orlando International Airport The Federal Aviation Administration has one air-traffic-control facility near Jacksonville that serves as a central point for flights coming in and out of Florida. This facility is also responsible for flights traveling to the Caribbean and Latin America that fly over Florida airspace. When airspace is restricted or storms are occurring, the available flight routes keep shrinking. This, combined with the state being bordered by water “turns the Florida airspace into the equivalent of a congested two-lane highway at rush hour.” Orlando International Airport The FAA had previously stated that it would hire more than 1,500 new air-traffic-controllers throughout the United States beginning on October 1st. They’re also working on reducing a training backlog caused by the global pandemic. The agency shared they are adding additional controllers “where demand has increased.” Former COO of the FAA’s air-traffic organization, David Grizzle, said that short-staffed airlines have “compounded delays caused by air-traffic-control” since airlines no longer have reserves of pilots, flight attendants, and staff to accommodate them. It seems that for now, Florida is a perfect storm of air traffic nightmares and we may not be seeing any sunshine for a while. Where are you off to? If you’re looking for more travel news, find out how the Department of Transportation is putting pressure on airlines to update their customer service policies here. One airline is cutting thousands of flights from its schedule this fall — read more here. We’ve also got all the info on the most reliable airlines here. Click here to see the airlines most likely to bump you 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. Have you had airline troubles in Florida? Let us know in the comments! The post Airline Travel Is a Nightmare -- Florida Might Be the Culprit first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get your cooking skills and your appetite ready because we’ve got a recipe for you! Learn how to make the tasty Rocky Road Cake from EPCOT in this edition of Cooking Up the Magic.View the full article

Who designs the Disney fireworks shows? What happens when guests try to sneak back into the parks? And HOW can Crush the Turtle talk to us all the way from the EAC? ©Disney Cast Member jobs can be WILD — and we’re here to talk about some of the STRANGEST, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below about Disney World Jobs You WON’T Believe are REAL. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Cast Member jobs intrigue you the most? Let us know in the comments below! The post DFB Video: Disney World Jobs You WON’T Believe Are REAL first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company is dedicated to bringing magical moments and experiences to guests who visit our parks and resorts from around the world, but that wouldn’t be possible without the amazing individuals on stage and behind the scenes: cast members. The stories we share about each cast, crew, Imagineer and employee make up a […]View the full article

Travel has certainly rebounded recently as many people rush to go on vacations that were previously put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve seen bigger crowds in Disney World, and Disney CEO Bob Chapek confirmed that attendance is up at Disney Parks. But with surges in travel come other problems — most notably, airlines have been having trouble keeping up with demand. Thousands of flights have been canceled in recent months Many airlines laid off staff during the pandemic when demand for travel was very low. Now that the demand is back in full force, airlines are struggling to bring back enough staff to accommodate all the passengers who want to fly. As a result, we’ve seen many flight cancelations, problems with lost or mishandled baggage, and other issues at airports. Now, one airline is canceling THOUSANDS of winter flights in preparation for the holiday rush. BBC News has announced that British Airways is going to cut 10,000 flights from their winter schedule. These flights will be mostly “short-haul flights to and from Heathrow Airport” in London between “late October and March,” but some long-haul flights could also be impacted. This is an 8% cut of the airline’s original winter schedule. ©BBC If you’re planning to fly to Orlando from Heathrow Airport, you may want to double-check your flight to make sure it hasn’t been impacted by the changes. These cancelations are meant to minimize last-minute flight cancelations over the holiday season and reduce the long delays in luggage return that Heathrow Airport has been grappling with over the last several months. Orlando International Airport In addition, the cancelations should ensure that the airline won’t exceed their share of the limit for passengers per day from Heathrow Airport. This airport has a policy to limit passengers traveling through the airport to 100,000 per day. The limit is to reduce flight cancelations and other issues caused by staffing shortages, and the airport has said that “the cap has worked, resulting in fewer last-minute cancelations and delays, and better baggage delivery.” Although the 100,000 passengers per day limit was going to end on September 11th this year, it has been extended until October 29th. Heathrow Airport ©Getty Images British Airways cut over 30,000 flights this summer, and their plan to reduce that to 10,000 cuts in winter is part of a “slow ramp-up” back to their normal schedule. According to the airline, most of the winter cancelations will be “on routes which have other daily services to the same destinations.” So if you’re trying to get somewhere on a certain day and your flight is canceled, there should be a different flight to the same destination that day. Flights are being canceled left and right. British Airways has also announced that “passengers affected by the changes will be offered an alternative flight with BA or another airline or a refund.” Heathrow Airport isn’t the only airport experiencing issues. The Orlando International Airport recently ranked in the top 10 airports with the most delays in the US. If you’re planning on flying soon, you may want to find out which airlines are the most and least reliable right now. We’ve also got a list of the airlines that are MOST likely to bump you off your flight. And about those baggage troubles? Check out how you can be prepared for mishandled baggage just in case it happens to you. Time to pack! We’re always looking out for the latest news that could impact your trip to Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates. Find out what you should do if your flight to Disney World is canceled! 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 flying to Disney World from the UK soon? Let us know in the comments. The post British Airways Will Cancel 10,000 Flights This Holiday Season first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Are you ready to save some money? We love to save on Disney merch! We’re always on the lookout for ways that you can save when it comes to Disney, whether it’s on hotel rooms, tickets, food, or merchandise. One of the best ways to save on Disney merch is to buy items when they go on sale, so we’re rounding up some of the best Disney Amazon deals to help you save some money! Let’s get right into it! First up, we have this LEGO Disney Princess Storybook Adventures set! ©Disney This set is 130 pieces and comes with Ariel, Cinderella, Tiana, and Belle along with Gus, Lumiere, a dolphin, and a frog LEGO figurine. This LEGO set is $20.99, down from $24.99. Click here to buy the LEGO Disney Princess Storybook Adventures set! Have a kiddo who likes the princess but isn’t a huge fan of LEGO? Then you can grab the Disney Princess Secret Styles Royal Ball Collection! ©Amazon This set comes with 12 mini Disney Princess dolls and a second outfit for each of them. The dolls that come in the set are Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, Aurora, Jasmine, Mulan, Tiana, Belle, Ariel, Pocahontas, Moana, and Merida. You can get the set for $52.07, down from its previous price of $66.99. Click here to buy the Disney Princess Secret Styles Royal Ball Collection! Looking for a board game for your next family game night? Look no further than Disney Villains Clue! ©Amazon This game plays similarly to regular Clue, but it has a Disney Villains twist. You can play as Ursula, Gaston, Lady Tremaine, Dr. Facilier, Mother Gothel, or Jafar and you must figure out who stole the magic, what magical item they stole, and where they hid it. The first person to figure it out wins! Disney Villains Clue is currently on sale for $28.37, down from $33.99. Click here to buy Disney Villains Clue! You can also get the Funko Disney Happiest Day Magic Kingdom Edition game! ©Amazon In the game, you’ll go around Magic Kingdom and meet characters, experience attractions, and more. The game board also transitions from day to night with a flyover from Tinker Bell herself. The game is usually priced at $24.99, but you can get it right now for $19.26! Click here to buy the Magic Kingdom edition of the Funko Happiest Day Game! If you still need an outfit for World Princess Week, check out this Disney Princess Once Upon a Time Vintage Shirt! ©Amazon This is a white shirt with Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Aurora, and Cinderella on it. They are standing underneath a crown and the words “Once Upon a Time.” You can grab this shirt for $16.99, down from the usual $19.99. Click here to buy the Disney Princess Once Upon a Time Vintage Shirt! Fans of Disney tchotchkes have got to see this Cinderella Jaq and Gus Teacup Figurine! ©Disney This figurine shows Jaq and Gus from Cinderella sitting in a teacup. It’s part of the Disney Traditions collection by Jim Shore and is available now for $39.10, down from its usual $53. Click here to buy the Jaq and Gus Figurine! It may only be August, but we’re already looking forward to the holidays. If you are too, then check out this Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar! ©Amazon This advent calendar is filled with 24 books with stories about your favorite Disney characters. There are both holiday-themed and everyday stories with both Disney and Pixar characters. This advent calendar isn’t going to be released until September 13th, but you can pre-order it now for $28.79, down from its previous price of $31.99. Click here to buy the Disney Storybook Advent Calendar! Have some upcoming travel with your kids? You can get this American Tourister Disney Princess Kids’ Carry-On Suitcase! ©Amazon This suitcase is a carry-on size at 18 inches and has Cinderella, Tiana, Aurora, Jasmine, and Belle on it. You can purchase it right now for $71.75, down from its regular price of $84.99. Click here to buy the American Tourister Disney Princess Carry-On! If you want to incorporate a little bit of Disney into your cooking, then try out some of the recipes in “The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook” — sure to bring the Disney magic home. ©Amazon This cookbook has unofficial recipes from the Disney parks for things like Dole Whips and Mickey pretzels to Jack-Jack’s Cookie Num Nums. You can grab this cookbook for $11.99, down from its usual price of $21.99. Click here to buy ‘The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook!’ And those are just a few of the deals and discounts you can get on Disney merch on Amazon right now. If you’re looking for even more Disney merch, make sure to check out six Disney items you can get online for under $10 right now, as well as ALL of the Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online, too. 50th Anniversary merchandise We’ve also rounded up ALL of the Minnie ears you can get online, and all of the Disney Starbucks you can get online, so you can have them all in one place. As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and information! Click here to see Disney World’s most cringe-worthy souvenirs! 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 Disney deal will you be grabbing? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Disney Deals on Amazon You Don't Want to Miss! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re taking a trip to the enchanting city of New Orleans for another look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure – an all-new adventure inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film “The Princess and the Frog.” We’re excited to share a unique dimension evolving around Tiana’s next chapter at Disney Parks, and one that I’m particularly proud […]View the full article

A lot of things have changed about Disney World since the global pandemic shut down the parks in 2020. Magic Kingdom The Disney Dining Plan disappeared, Extra Magic Hours shifted into something new, and the free FastPass+ was replaced by Genie+, which you have to pay for. Another thing that switched up was how you plan your Disney World vacation — you now need both a theme park ticket AND a theme park reservation in order to get into the parks. This system doesn’t seem to be leaving any time soon, but it IS changing. Starting today, Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation system will let you book for more than one ticket type at a time. So, you can now book Park Pass Reservations for both single-day tickets and Annual Passes together. ©Disney Another change that has been made is that you can now modify both your date and your park for your Park Pass Reservation WITHOUT canceling it first! You still have to make Park Pass Reservations to get in the parks! Before, if you made a Park Pass Reservation, you would have to completely cancel it to book one for a different park or a different date. But now, you can just switch it. The My Disney Experience app updated to reflect this change — now you will see a button that says “Make or Modify Park Pass Reservations” instead of just “Make Park Pass Reservations.” ©Disney If you’re unfamiliar with Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation system, we’re here to help! Before the system was implemented, you didn’t have to tell Disney which park you were planning to visit on a certain day — you just bought a valid ticket and showed up! But now, you have to reserve which park you want to go to for each day you’re in Disney World in ADDITION to buying a park ticket. This started out as a way to limit capacity in the parks. And, it’s still being used for capacity reasons, because parks CAN book completely up for certain dates. Magic Kingdom entrance So, if you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ll want to reserve your Park Pass Reservations as soon as possible after buying your tickets. Even if you can’t get the park you want, it’s better to have a park reserved than none at all, because you can switch it later if availability opens up, or hop over to the park you want if you have a Park Hopper. You can take the monorail to park hop between Magic Kingdom and EPCOT We’ll let you know about any other changes we see with the Park Pass Reservation system, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. The Hardest Dates to Get a Disney World Park Pass Reservation in 2022 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these new changes to the Park Pass Reservation system? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: How You Book Park Pass Reservations Has CHANGED in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While being a cast member at Disneyland Paris means being a magic maker for guests, it also means having the opportunity to take part in events and activities designed just for us. In honor of the first Cast Life Day – a global celebration recognizing our cast, crew, Imagineers and employees and the dedication they […]View the full article

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RED ALERT. The Magic Kingdom fireworks have CHANGED. Enchantment Now don’t get too excited. No, Happily Ever After isn’t back, and no, Wishes has not made its return to Magic Kingdom. The Most Magical Place on Earth is still showing off its 50th Anniversary Disney Enchantment fireworks, but those fireworks now feature a new segment that might just tug at your heartstrings! We stopped by Magic Kingdom tonight to watch the fireworks and check out the changes. Unfortunately, the fireworks were delayed for a little bit due to weather. This is pretty common, as storms can pop up quickly in Orlando. Luckily, bad weather usually disappears just as quickly, so the fireworks were able to run just 15 minutes later than planned. The new intro honors Disney World’s 50th Anniversary by taking a look at some of the individuals who made it all possible — Walt and Roy Disney. You’ll actually see videos and photos of Walt and Roy projected onto Cinderella Castle as part of this new segment. Can you see them? The footage projected is archival footage of Walt, Roy, presentations about the Florida Project, surveys taken of the areas of Central Florida that would eventually become Disney World, and more. New segment added The new segment focuses on Disney World’s history and how it came to be before the Enchantment show dives further into the world of Disney’s movies. From what we saw, these projections of Walt, Roy, and Disney World history are located mainly within the 50th Anniversary crest that sits at the center of the front of the Castle, along with some other areas on the Castle itself. You’ll have to get close! If you want a good view of these projections, you’re going to want to grab your spot early so you can be close to the castle and with a straight-on view of it. Most of the Disney Enchantment show also has projections down Main Street, U.S.A., but there weren’t additional projections there for this new segment — they were only on Cinderella Castle. Changes to Enchantment fireworks This is what we experienced tonight. We expect the segment will be incorporated into future Enchantment shows as well, but, of course, things are subject to change. Just be sure to see what the situation is like ahead of your trip. Time to celebrate! To learn more about the Disney Enchantment fireworks show in general, click here. You can also click here to see our guide to the BEST spots to watch the fireworks from, or click here to learn about the Magic Kingdom fireworks dessert parties and whether they’re worth it. Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see how MagicBand+ interacts with the Magic Kingdom fireworks.  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these changes? Tell us in the comments. The post VIDEOS: CHANGES Have Been Made to the Magic Kingdom Fireworks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have some MONSTROUS news! Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal Halloween is taking over both Disneyland Resort and Disney World. The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is well underway. Nighttime shows are back and thriving around both resorts. What news could possibly compete with all of that?! A whale of an announcement from Disney — that’s what. Disneyland Resort guests are getting the opportunity to get their hands on the new Monstro Tiki Mug at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar. Disney took to Twitter to announce the massively-sized news — take a look: The new Monstro Tiki Mugs will be available on August 26th and can only be purchased through Mobile Order. Mobile orders will start as early as 6AM PT (so be ready for an early morning). Once the mug is ordered, guests must pick it up at Trader Sam’s within their designated arrival window, between 7AM and 3PM. There’s a limited number of these new tiki mugs, and we’ve seen these collectibles sell out FAST, so we recommend being ready to order yours as soon as they become available. @enchantedtikibar via Instagram Guests will only be allowed to grab a maximum of 2 mugs per order. We hope these swim over to Disney World too! For more fun Disneyland offerings, check out the World Princess Week treats you can find around the resort. Or check out what to expect around Disneyland Resort this Halloween season. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Click here to check out Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room merchandise collection. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you have any Disney Tiki Mugs? Let us know in the comments! The post Get Ready: Disney's NEW Tiki Mug Is Going to Sell Out FAST first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is still going strong! Cinderella Castle! This 18-month celebration has come with new snacks, new merchandise, and new attractions in the parks. Disney’s introduced a lot of new items so far, and they’ve still got more coming! Now, we’ve got an out-of-the-box question for you all, but just trust us. Do you like stickers? More specifically, if you love Disney tickets or retro-looking merchandise items, you’ll love Disney’s new 50th Anniversary Stickers Collection that just dropped online. Feel the nostalgia with the new Walt Disney World Retro ”Stickers” Tank Top for Women for $34.99. ©Disney The tanktop’s main feature is the Walt Disney World ”D” icon and ”The Vacation Kingdom of the World” text above it. “Stickers” of Winnie the Pooh, Minnie, and Mickey also decorate the front, but unlike normal stickers, you don’t have to worry about them ruining your shirt in the wash. Buy the Walt Disney World Retro ”Stickers” Tank Top for Women here! And get ready to lounge around the house in the comfortable Walt Disney World Retro ”Stickers” Pants for $49.99. ©Disney These pants are loose-fitting with pockets in the front and vintage Mickey, Minnie, and Pooh sticker art. They also come in 8 different sizes. Buy the Walt Disney World Retro ”Stickers” Pants right here. Looking for a shirt that features lots of your Disney favorites? Check out the Walt Disney World Retro ”Stickers” T-Shirt for Women for $36.99. ©Disney This shirt is COLORFUL in the best way and features Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and Donald, along with the Walt Disney World logo. Grab the Walt Disney World Retro ”Stickers” T-Shirt for Women here. If you’re a fan of sleeveless shirts, the Walt Disney World Retro ”Stickers” Sleeveless T-Shirt for $34.99 has got you covered. ©Disney This is a plain gray shirt that comes in 6 sizes and features vintage Mickey, Donald, Pluto, and Pooh sticker art on the front and back. Grab the Walt Disney World Retro ”Stickers” Sleeveless T-Shirt right here. Lastly, you can snag the Walt Disney World Retro ”Stickers” Woven Shirt for $59.99. ©Disney This navy blue button-down shirt comes in 6 sizes as well and features Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and Pooh sticker art on front, back, and right sleeve. Buy the Walt Disney World Retro ”Stickers” Woven Shirt here! Looking for more new Disney merchandise online? Don’t miss the Halloween merchandise and costumes that have dropped recently or the shiny new Minnie ears we found. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise! Disney merchandise can be great, but we guarantee you’ll regret buying THESE items on your next Disney trip! 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 of the collection is your favorite? Let us know below! The post Get 5 NEW Disney World 50th Anniversary Souvenirs Online NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re running around trying all the new World Princess Week snacks so that you know which ones are worth it in Disney World and Disneyland! Aurora in Disneyland There are loads of new snacks coming to all the parks and many Disney resorts, and we’ve already tried raspberry sparkle foam and a miniature Moana cake. To make sure we try everything there is to offer, we headed over to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel in Disneyland to try out their Princess treats! It’s time to try the Princess Cupcake and Princess Carriage Donut at the Grand Californian Hotel Craftsman Grill! How will the treats in Disneyland Resort match up with what we’ve been trying in Disney World? Let’s find out. Craftsman Grill Let’s start with the Princess Cupcake for $7.50, which is a Vanilla Cupcake with Buttercream, topped with Sprinkles and an edible Crown. The cupcake was very moist (sorry, but we had to use that word) and had a nice vanilla flavor. The frosting was creamy and provided an even sweeter kick of vanilla. Make It Pink! Make It Blue! If you dislike vanilla, then of course this treat may not be your style. But we enjoyed this one! It’s a very simple treat, but it’ll be great for kids or pickier eaters who want predictable but delicious flavors. If you prefer more exciting treats or more complex flavors, this will probably be a pass for you. Cut Open! Next, we tried the adorable Princess Carriage Donut — a Cake Donut with White Chocolate Apples! The donut was dense and cakey, and again — packed with vanilla. The frosting was a simple sweet vanilla flavor…making it a pretty average donut (which, for the record, isn’t a bad thing). We’re not actually sure where those white chocolate apples come in — there weren’t any on our donut, and the Cast Member said the flavors are just vanilla. In The Box! If you’re a fan of donuts, then you’ll probably enjoy this Princess treat! And it’s also super cute…so bonus points. It’s a generous portion as well, so if you’re looking for a filling treat, this is a good choice. You can grab this for $7.50. Carriage Donut Both of these treats are available through August 27th. If you’re visiting the parks this week, you can try some of these treats yourselves, or meet the princesses to celebrate with them in person. You can also grab some special merchandise online and celebrate at home. Regardless of how you celebrate, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest World Princess Week news. Check out all the treats that are coming to the parks for World Princess Week right 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 What are you most excited to see for World Princess Week? Let us know in the comments below! The post Cinderella’s Carriage Is Now…a Donut? Try It 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 love our Minnie Ears around here! So many ears! There are so many different styles of Minnie ears to choose from. We’ve seen exclusive Halloween ears, lots of Disney ride ears, and most recently, new ears to celebrate the spooky season. If you have kids who love Minnie ears though, there’s one problem — some of them might be a little too big for their heads. However, you don’t have to worry about that any longer thanks to the new Minnie ears we spotted online! Now on shopDisney, you can grab the adorable Minnie Mouse Ear Headband for Kids for $12.99. ©Disney These black ears feature a pink Minnie bow, both covered in metallic polka dot sequins. Disney recommends these for kids 3 and up and says one size fits most kids. Buy the Minnie Mouse Ear Headband for kids here! Halloween will be here before we know it, so don’t miss the Halloween costumes Disney has dropped online! If you’re looking for a Disney costume to match with your partner or group of friends, we’ve got some great ideas for that as well. Mickey pumpkin time! If you’re heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, expect to see some pretty awesome costumes there too! And as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news. Click here to see ALL the Minnie Ears you can grab online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite pair of Minnie ears you’ve ever seen? Let us know in the comments below! The post Sorry Adults — Disney’s New Minnie Ears Are NOT for You! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Resort cast members got an exclusive opportunity to meet global superstar and Grammy Award-winning recording artist Brandy during a recent performance in honor of #WorldPrincessWeek!View the full article

We’re celebrating Disney Princesses this week the only way we know how — with FOOD! Snow White It’s officially World Princess Week in Disney World, and we’ve been indulging in all the new princess-themed treats we can find. We’ve already had snacks inspired by Moana, Anna & Elsa, and Aurora, but now we’re trying a snack dedicated to the fairest one of them all — Snow White! So let’s head on over to Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs to try the Snow White 85th Anniversary Petit Cake. This is a Vanilla Chiffon Cake layered with Apple Mousse and Cinnamon Mousse with White Chocolate Crunch Pearls, and it’s topped with a Whipped Frosting and Yellow Fondant. Brace yourself — this little cake will set you back $22. Amorette’s Patisserie Now, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen a princess-themed mini cake in Disney World. We fell in love with the Tiana cake from Amorette’s last year, and we just recently tried a Moana mini cake from Capt. Cook’s! Can Snow White’s treat measure up? With a price like that, we certainly have high expectations. We ordered the cake to go, and it came all wrapped up like a present. Cute! We opened it to find the beautifully decorated cake inside its own box. Can’t wait to see what’s inside! So is this little cake worth the price? Well…it’s complicated. The portion that you get is pretty generous, and we think that a few people can share it, especially if you just want a few bites each. A pretty generous portion It’s a very beautiful cake — several people stopped to ask us where we’d gotten it while we were taking photos! So if your main goal is to find the next gorgeous treat for your social feed, this will definitely fit the bill. It’s gorgeous! This little cake also tastes delicious. The cake itself is light and fluffy, and the apple and cinnamon mousses are delicate but still carry strong flavors. The crispy pearls add some great texture and set off the rest of the soft cake very well. Although the cake was light and refreshing to eat, it still tasted like fall because of those apple cinnamon flavors. Fondant decorations However, $22 for this little cake is a LOT. The Moana cake at Capt. Cook’s that was about the same size was only $7, although it wasn’t quite as intricately decorated or tasty as this one. We also didn’t love the fondant on the outside of this Snow White cake, as it made it more difficult to cut through the cake and eat it and the sugary flavor is not as delicate as the rest of the cake. A look inside If you’re really craving fall flavors and want a gorgeous treat, this is PERFECT. However, if you want a more budget-friendly dessert, there are plenty of better choices in Disney Springs. Check out some of our recommendations here! Which dessert should you get instead? Find out here! These treats will be available all week, so you can head over to Disney Springs to try this one if you think the cake lives up to its price tag. We’ll be posting reviews of ALL the special snacks, too, so be sure to follow us here at DFB. Disney Springs Don’t forget that you can also still get the 50th Anniversary Celebration Petit Cake from Amorette’s, and you’ll want it just for the Insta-worthy photos alone (it’s GORGEOUS). Click here to see ALL the princess-themed treats coming to 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. Will you be trying any Princess snacks this week in Disney World? Let us know what you’re planning on eating in the comments! The post We Found the Bougiest Disney World Treat of Them All 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. Summer is ending soon — how are you honoring this somber occasion? Disney World With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Oogie Boogie Bash, and the rest of Disney’s fall festivities to look forward to — maybe it’s not that somber of a time. However, it’s still fun to finish off the season with a bang! And Marvel just announced a movie re-release that will do just that. What better way to end the summer than by watching a movie about Spider-Man (er…men), Doctor Strange, and old foes? That’s right — we’re talking about Spider-Man: No Way Home! It’s been quite some time since we’ve seen the film, and Marvel is celebrating the end of summer by re-releasing it in theaters. Marvel took to Twitter to announce the news — check it out: The movie will return to theaters on September 2nd only and will have “more fun stuff” according to the post — looks like we’ll have to wait and see what that means! If you want to grab a ticket, they go on sale on August 23rd, and you can grab tickets to a participating theater near you on the Fandango website. ©Marvel Start winding down the summer season with some fun, and buy a ticket to watch Spider-Man: No Way Home when it returns to theaters! For more Disney entertainment, check out everything coming soon to Disney+. You can also check out the newest trailer for Andor here. ©Marvel Still not ready to say goodbye to summer? We don’t blame you — there’s still so much summer fun to be had around the Disney parks — like the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival in Disney World! You can also see how Disneyland is celebrating World Princess Week here. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Find Out What Other Films Are Returning to Theaters This Year 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 watched the movie yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Skip the FOMO -- Grab Tickets for This Marvel Movie's Return to Theaters! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article