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If you own Disney stock and had been sadly watching it drop in value over the last few months, you can safely open your investing apps and look at the value of the stock now without crying. EPCOT In June and for some time after that, Disney stock hit some new LOW values for 2022. These numbers were a far cry from the highs seen in 2021, especially the incredibly high values from March of 2021. But, ahead of Disney’s Q3 earnings call for fiscal year 2022, stock values started to go up. And now it seems like the news Disney presented during the earnings call has encouraged investors to once again believe in the power of the Mouse and the Most Magical Place on Earth. On August 8th, 2022, we shared that Disney stock had been trading at around $109.11. Again, that was far below the nearly $200 per share value from March of 2021, but was a significant improvement from the $91.84 per share price from July of 2022. ©Google Disney then held its earnings call and released its earnings report for Q3 of fiscal year 2022 on August 10th, 2022. In the report and during that call, Disney shared some BIG updates. And it looks like stock values have CHANGED as a result. As of August 11th, the stock is trading at around $119.40. But it opened even higher, at around $122, in the morning. ©Google Again, this is nowhere near some of the higher numbers seen even just earlier in 2022, but it’s a big improvement from recent weeks. ©Google So just what news did Disney share that might have caused this increase in confidence in the brand and its products? On the parks and experiences side, Disney reported a $4.3 BILLION increase in revenue compared to the prior year’s quarter. Talk about some monayyy. Disney noted that this increase in the parks was due to higher volumes (increased attendance, more occupied rooms, and cruise sailings) plus increased guest spending (which comes from things like higher average daily hotel room rates, spending on Genie+, and more). EPCOT But there’s more. Disney CEO Bob Chapek made statements about the benefits of the Park Pass system, and we got other statements from Disney executives to indicate that demand for the parks is “resilient and long-lasting.” They even noted how demand is sometimes exceeding the available Park Pass reservations. Oh, and it turns out about 50% of guests are buying Genie+ too — not a bad figure considering it was around 1/3 of guests previously. Crowds entering Magic Kingdom When it comes to Disney+, they revealed that subscribers grew to a total of 152.1 million in Q3. That’s a 14.4 million increase from the last quarter. This was higher than the 147 million total subscriptions some analysts had forecasted, according to CNBC. Exceeding those analyst expectations could have really pushed things to the next level when it comes to Disney’s stock. Disney also revealed the pricing and release date for their ad-supported Disney+ service, and a price increase for ad-free Disney+. These announcements could also have investors excited about what the future may hold when it comes to potential revenue for the streaming services, especially considering some of the big operating losses the streaming side has seen lately. ©Disney Of course, stock values could very well change again, especially if the situation with the market, as a whole, changes. But any upward movement is likely good news for the Disney Company. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. In the meantime, you can click here to see whether you should trust Wall Street analysts when it comes to Disney, or click here to see the latest on the contract (and big bonus!) for Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek.  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 a Disney stockholder? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Stock Values INCREASE Following BIG Theme Park and Streaming News 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. Ready or not, Halloween has arrived at Disney World! It’s happening! Decorations have been arriving at Magic Kingdom all week (seriously, there are so many pumpkins), we’ve seen a ton of new Halloween merchandise, and of course, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning SO soon. If you’re looking for ways to Halloween-ify every aspect of your home, then we may have the perfect item for you. As part of this year’s Halloween collection, Disney released this Mickey and Minnie Halloween Hand Soap Dispenser. That’s right, now even your hand soap can be both Halloween AND Disney. Halloween Soap Dispenser! This is a gray soap dispenser with a fun Halloween pattern featuring Mickey dressed up like a pumpkin, Minnie dressed as a cat, and a ton of other Halloween icons like ghosts, potions, pumpkins, candy corn, and more. Adorable! It’s filled with a foaming hand soap liquid and has a Mickey-shaped nozzle so when you pump the soap out, it dispenses into your hand in the shape of Mickey! The soap itself is citrus-scented. We’ve seen other versions of this dispenser before, like a Disney World 50th Anniversary Mickey soap dispenser, for example, as well as just regular Mickey soap dispensers, too. The soap dispenser is $19.99 and we found it at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, but you can also get it online at shopDisney, along with lots of other Halloween merch. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Halloween Soap Dispenser! Gearing up for the Halloween season in Disney World? With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicking off soon, there’s a lot to see and do. If you’re heading to the Halloween Party, make sure to check out all of the rides that will be open during the event, as well as the information you need for booking dining reservations for the party. More Halloween decor Disney also announced all of the spooky treats that will be available in the parks this Halloween season, and we even got a sneak peek at some Halloween popcorn buckets, too! We’ll keep bringing you ALL of the Halloween news, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click here to see EVERYTHING returning to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Is Coming BACK in 2022! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out Everything CONFIRMED to Return to 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 Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With New Disney Items Online Check Out the NEW Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What do you think of this Halloween soap dispenser? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨You Can Get a Mickey Halloween SOAP Dispenser in Disney World AND Online🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to make reservations for a fan favorite reopening in Disney World and Disneyland! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique It’s no secret that a lot of things are still closed in the Disney parks. While some favorites have been returning like Victoria and Albert’s, the Harmony Barber Shop, and Festival of the Lion King, we are still waiting on a few to reopen. Well, the wait for one of our favorites is coming to a close and we now know when you can make reservations! On August 25th, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is finally reopening after being closed since March 2020. We also now know when you can start making reservations to head to the boutique! Starting on August 11th, 2022, guests can begin making reservations for their little ones to get their very own “magical makeover.” Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is currently open on the Disney Wish While there isn’t a shortage of princesses or pirates in the Disney parks, we are pretty excited to see more running around the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. Bibbiddi Bobbidi Boutique is for guests ages 3-12 to receive their own “Magical Makeovers” in the Disney parks. Before the closures in 2020, guests had the option to choose between 10 different packages for their little ones to try. Packages ranged from $74.99 all the way to $450. ©Disney Reservations for Disney World will open up online “no earlier than 1PM ET” and reservations for Disneyland will open up “no earlier than 10AM PT” — so set your alarms! Reservations are required for this experience. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique If you’re heading to the Disney parks soon, keep in mind that park pass reservations are still required! You can check out the easiest park pass reservations to make in Disney World here, and to read Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek’s recent comments on the park pass system, click here. Don’t forget to follow DFB for all of Disney’s reopening news! Check out what hasn’t reopened in Disney World yet 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 for the return of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: You Can Book Reservations at Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Starting TODAY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We may be getting ready to celebrate Halloween in Disney World, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t already looking forward to everything that 2023 has in store! ©runDisney Some of our favorite annual events we look forward to are all the different runDisney races and events that take place throughout the year. We’ve already learned the themes of each race for the 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, but now Disney has officially announced what we can expect from the 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend races, too! On your marks, get set, go! runDisney races offer the chance for participants to exercise their legs all while running through Disney World parks and beyond. There are several different races throughout the year, each with a different theme. Runners often go all-out donning costumes and having fun all while getting some cardio in. 2022 Springtime Surprise Weekend The 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend runs from April 13th to 16th, 2023, and promises a whole lineup of different races and events for well-seasoned runners and novices alike. And now, Disney has announced that the 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend will be… PIXAR-THEMED! ©runDisney Start your engines, because the 2023 Springtime Surprise 5k will be Cars-themed! You can “speed through the lanes of this 3.1-mile course with Lightning McQueen, Mater, and all their friends.” ©runDisney Looking for a bit more of a challenge? You can actually run from (or alongside!) monsters like Mike and Sulley in the Monsters Inc. 10K race! This 6.2-mile course will let you “take a step in the FRIGHT direction” with all their pals from Monstropolis. ©runDisney Don’t forget to run at the speed of Light(year) in the Toy Story 10-miler! Buzz, Woody, Bo Peep, and more will be cheering runners on throughout this lengthy course. ©runDisney If you’re really looking for a challenge during the 2023 Springtime Surprise Weekend, you can complete all three weekend events (the 5K, 10K, AND 10-miler) as part of the Springtime Surprise Challenge! Runners who take on and complete this challenge will receive a Nemo-themed medal! ©runDisney You can also participate in Springtime Surprise Yoga, and if you can’t make it to Disney World for this race weekend, there are also virtual races you can participate in as well. Registration for the 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend begins on August 23rd, 2022 for in-person events and August 26th, 2022 for virtual events. 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Looking for more runDisney news? You can read more about the 2022 Wine & Dine Half Marathon here, and click here to read all the runDisney races and events that have been scheduled so far this year. If you want to read more about registration dates for each of the races, click here. Read More About the Springtime Surprise Weekend 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. Have you ever done a runDisney race? Let us know in the comments! The post 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Race Themes Announced first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We may or may not have a teeny, tiny obsession with adding Disney home goods and decor into our everyday lives (how else are we supposed to escape from reality every now and then?!). Mugs for days! Whether it’s snuggling up with a cozy blanket on your next movie night, or adorning your walls with the latest Disney art you found — there are plenty of ways to sprinkle a little pixie dust into your day. Why not start your next morning off right with NEW Disney mugs that were just released online?! Starting your day with a warm cup of coffee or tea can be the difference between a good day and a great one — at least for us! If you haven’t already started prepping for Halloween this year, now is a perfect time — thanks to the new Mickey Pumpkin Mug from shopDisney! Mickey Pumpkin Mug This mug reminds us of all the Mickey pumpkins we see in the parks around Halloween — but now you can have one in your home! Get the Mickey Pumpkin Mug for $19.99. Click Here to Shop the Mickey Pumpkin Mug Mr. Toad may be missing from Magic Kingdom, but he doesn’t have to be missing from your kitchen! We love the sly look he’s wearing on the Mr. Toad Mug. ©Disney Go for a wild ride each time you take a sip for $24.99. Click Here to Shop the Mr. Toad Mug Things are certainly getting spooky around here — just beware of hitchhiking ghosts! This Haunted Mansion Urn Mug is probably best used for warm beverages instead of what the name might suggest… ©Disney …and you can bring it home with you for $24.99! Click Here to Shop the Haunted Mansion Urn Mug Heads up, Star Wars fans — this Obi-Wan Kenobi Mug is definitely for you! ©Disney It features a black-and-white ombre design with a lightsaber hilt as the handle! This is the mug you’re looking for — and it’s $19.99. Click Here to Shop the Obi-Wan Mug If you’re just as pumped about the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival as we are, this Chef Mickey Mug could be the perfect addition to your morning routine. ©Disney It even comes with an adorable little chef hat lid and would look great on any kitchen counter! You can shop the Chef Mickey mug for $24.99. Click Here to Shop the Chef Mickey Mug Can’t get enough Disney shopping in your life? Check out the must-have item for Cinderella fans that just dropped here, and you can shop for even MORE Disney mugs here! Plus, there are a ton of exclusive Disney items on Amazon — click here to see the best ones. If you can’t wait for Halloween, you just might need this new color-changing Hocus Pocus mug! Click Here to See All the NEW Disney Halloween Merchandise That Dropped 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. How do you like to bring Disney into your daily life? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Attraction-Themed Mugs and MORE Have Dropped Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready to reach for the sky and grab your rootinest, tootinest crew! We’re not toying around as the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend returns to Walt Disney World Resort for its second year, April 13-16, 2023.View the full article

Between the Halloween merchandise, Food & Wine Festival items, and new collection releases flooding shopDisney, we’ve visited the site a couple of times recently. (That’s putting it lightly.) ©Disney Honestly, you don’t have to twist our arms to get us to browse through shopDisney. And now, we have another reason to treat ourselves with some new Disney merchandise, as each purchase comes with something FREE! Over on Twitter, shopDisney announced their “Find Your Force” offering! Take a look: Star Wars, Headspace, and shopDisney teamed up to give customers 2 months of Headspace access for free with any shopDisney purchase. Headspace is a mindfulness and meditation app, which helps its users improve their health and happiness. The offer is valid through September 8th, 2022. Customers must be 18 years of age or older to qualify. And this deal won’t be hard to take advantage of — just take a look at the Halloween Minnie Ears, unique Coffee Mugs, or Cinderella Designer Doll you can grab on shopDisney right now! Orange and Black Tie Dye Minnie Ears And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and deals! Check Out ALL Of the Minnie Ears You Can Find 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. Will you be taking advantage of this offer? Let us know in the comments! The post Another Reason to Buy Disney Merchandise? You Don't Have to Twist Our Arms. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s here — it’s finally here! HALLOWEEN is here! Of course, we’re talking about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! And now that the party is materializing in Magic Kingdom, you’ll want to prepare for the fun that lies ahead, like not-so-spooky fireworks and frighteningly-tasty treats! We also can’t forget to mention the short lines you’ll find at attractions during the party. Not every ride will be available, however, so get prepared by taking a look at the list of attractions that will be open at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a separately ticketed event, which means you need to buy an event ticket to attend the party. You do not need a traditional Magic Kingdom park ticket to attend the event. And keep in mind that dates are selling out fast, so you’ll want to grab your party ticket ASAP! Halloween Time! The party runs from 7PM to Midnight. During those hours, you can hop on a tooooon of rides. Check out the attractions that will be open: Adventureland Swiss Family Treehouse The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Pirates of the Caribbean Frontierland Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Splash Mountain Liberty Square Haunted Mansion Fantasyland Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Peter Pan’s Flight “it’s a small world” Under the Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid Mad Tea Party The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Storybook Circus Dumbo the Flying Elephant The Barnstormer Tomorrowland Tomorrowland Speedway Space Mountain Astro Orbiter Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin All attractions offered at the event are subject to change, so keep that in mind! For more Halloween information, check out the pumpkin-themed scavenger hunt you can partake in at EPCOT this Halloween season. Or check out the best days to go to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. And stay tuned to DFB, as we’ll continue to bring you the latest tips and information for the Halloween season! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Is Coming BACK in 2022! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out Everything CONFIRMED to Return to 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 Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With New Disney Items Online Check Out the NEW Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World 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 Will you be attending any of the party nights? Let us know in the comments! The post All Of the Rides That Will Be Open During Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re continuing to work our way through the BIGGEST DFB series OF ALL TIME. It’s absolutely stunning in here! So brace yourself for PART TWO of ranking EVERY Disney World Resort restaurant, here on DFB. Check out our video below about Ranking EVERY SINGLE Restaurant in Disney World Hotels — Part 2. 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! What’s your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments below! The post DFB Video: Ranking EVERY SINGLE Restaurant in Disney World Hotels -- Part 2 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to Disney travel, it’s so easy to just go online to the Disney World website, the Disney Cruise Website, Disney’s Aulani website, and more! Just a few clicks and BOOM — instant vacation! ©Disney You can even book some tours and advance dining reservations online! However, online booking may not always be available, and such is the case today with one particular Disney property — online booking for Aulani has been temporarily disabled. If you tried to book a vacation through Disney’s Aulani website this morning, you may have noticed that it’s down. But don’t worry — this is scheduled downtime so that Disney can do maintenance on the website. According to the site, booking is down from 11:45PM EST on August 11th until around 6AM EST on August 12th — this information is at the top of the website. ©Aulani So no worries! You can book that Aulani trip tomorrow! Don’t forget about the three deals going on right now to save you money on your Aulani trip! Also, one of Aulani’s restaurants, ‘AMA ‘AMA, is undergoing renovations and will reopen soon with an updated look! Aulani is also available through Disney Vacation Club and if you purchase a membership now through August 24th, you could save up to $3,200 or more when you purchase 200 or more Vacation Points at Disney’s Riviera Resort or if you take advantage of savings at Aulani and villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Aulani? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You Can't Book a Stay at Disney's Aulani Online Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Want to save some money ahead of your next trip? OF COURSE you do! Well, we’ve got some huge things you need to know about. Have you been keeping up with the travel news? Air travel costs are expected to decrease soon (we’ve actually got LOTS of data breaking down the price trends right here) and we’ve got all kinds of air travel tips that’ll change your life. But what if your future travels require the use of a passport and your passport needs to be renewed? If you act fast, you could renew your passport in a convenient way! The U.S. Department of State is testing out a pilot program that will allow a limited group of individuals to renew their U.S. passports ONLINE! The online passport renewal portal will only be open to a limited group of volunteers during the pilot program — specifically just 25,000 applicants in August. Following that pilot program and testing, the online renewal portal is set to be launched to the general public later in 2022. Time to Renew that Passport? Do it Online! If you’re eligible to use this online system, you won’t have to mail in your renewal application and supporting documents, making the renewal process that much easier and more convenient! Mickey’s Ready to Fly! Are YOU? So, how do you sign up? First, you’ll want to visit the U.S. Department of State website for the Pilot Program. As they note there, they’re only accepting applications for up to 25,000 individuals in August. The applications are being accepted on a first come, first serve basis. If you’re not one of the first 25,000 to apply you may still get the chance to renew online at a later date though. You’ll want to check the page for updates on that. Be sure to check and see if you meet the requirements to renew online — there are a LOT so you’ll want to read through those carefully. ©U.S. Department of State If you meet those requirements listed above, then you can follow the steps below to participate in the pilot program. You’ll need to create an online account, register the account, and complete your application. ©U.S. Department of State Just be aware that it can take time to process your application and ultimately to receive your passport. The website notes that you can track the status of your application, but even after it’s marked as “mailed/shipped” it may not arrive for 2 weeks. You can, however, upgrade from routine to expedited service, and pay for 1-2 day delivery of the passport if you’d like. ©ismagilov—Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’re looking to renew your passport now, renewing online might be a convenient option. But just remember you’ll want to act FAST because they’re only accepting a limited number of individuals for this initial pilot program. Want other travel tips or info? Click here for 6 easy ways to keep your toddler busy while traveling, or click here to learn all about how U.S. airlines have mishandled hundreds of thousands of bags lately (and what to do to be prepared). We’re on the hunt for more travel tips and stories to share with you so be sure to check back with us for all the latest! Click here to read about the BEST and WORST airlines in the U.S., ranked by customer complaints 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 planning to travel soon? Tell us in the comments. The post Renewing Your U.S. Passport Just Got a Little Easier — But You’ll Need to Act Fast first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know — Disney World trips can get…expensive. That’s why we’re always searching for ways to save! Cinderella Castle From ticket discounts to deals on hotel rooms, Disney often provides ways to save a bit of money. And, to make it even easier to find those savings, we’ve compiled a list of all of the Disney World Resort hotel deals you can take advantage of right now! Annual Passholder & Florida Resident Deals Annual Passholders and Florida residents can save big when booking a hotel room at select Disney World hotels this summer! Disney’s Polynesian Resort Most nights qualify for the deal, and the offer lasts through September 8th, 2022. There’s a minimum stay requirement of 1 night, and a maximum of 14 nights. Be prepared to show your valid Annual Pass at check-in if you’re qualifying for the offer as an Annual Passholder. Since this deal is ending soon, you’ll want to jump on it ASAP! Learn More About This Deal Here And Annual Passholders and Florida residents can also save up to 30% off of stays at the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort! Swan and Dolphin Resort To take advantage of this deal, you can call the resort at 1-888-828-8850 and ask for the promotional code ANNUAL PASSHOLDER RATE (if qualifying as an Annual Passholder) or promotional code FLORIDA RESIDENT RATE (if qualifying as a Florida Resident). For online booking, Annual Passholders will want to make sure Promotional Code QWH appears in the Corporate/Promo code box. Florida Residents will want to make sure Promotional Code FR6 appears in the Corporate/Promo code box. So Pretty! No end date was identified for this discount, however, the deal is currently valid, so be sure to check with the resort to see if it can be applied to your stay. Learn More About This Deal Here Disney Visa Cardmember Deal (August 28th through September 19th, 2022) To qualify for this deal, you’ll need to book your hotel room with your Disney Visa Card! Art of Animation The offer provides: 30% savings at: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites 25% savings at: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort 20% savings at: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside 15% savings at: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort 10% savings at: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Keep in mind that the Disney Visa Cardmember must be staying in the room, and that the offer is non-transferable. This deal only lasts through September 19th, 2022. Learn More About This Deal Here Disney+ Subscriber Deal (July 8th through September 30th, 2022) Disney+ subscribers can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney World hotels through September 30th, 2022! Grand Floridian The offer provides: 25% savings at: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Yacht Club Resort 20% savings at: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside 15% savings at: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort 10% savings at: The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Proof of a Disney+ subscription is required, and the person subscribed to Disney+ must be staying in the room. Learn More About This Deal Here U.S. Military Member Deal (January 1st through December 16th, 2022) U.S. Military members can also get great rates on select Disney World hotels through December 16th, 2022! Animal Kingdom Lodge To qualify for this deal, you must stay for a minimum of 1 night, with a maximum of 14 nights allowed. You will also have to call Disney for more details on the exact rates of the deal. Here’s some more information about the deal and what hotels are excluded: ©Disney Be sure to call Disney when booking your room to see if this offer can be applied to your stay. Learn More About This Deal Here And there you have it — ALL of the Disney World Resort hotel discounts you can currently take advantage of! For more ways to save, check out the ticket discount select U.S. Military Members may qualify for. Or jump across the country and take advantage of the savings at Disneyland Resort hotels! Worried that you will miss out on a deal when booking your Disney World trip? Well, worry not! Our friends over at Small World Vacations can help you make sure that doesn’t happen. They will book your trip, hotel stay, dining reservations, and more. And they will do their best to make sure that you get the best PRICE for what you’re looking for in a Disney World trip. And the BEST part? Well, their services are totally FREE!!! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out ALL Of The Deals and Discounts You Can Take Advantage Of Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World Resort hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL the Disney World Hotel DISCOUNTS You Can Get Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween season is approaching, and you know what that means… It’s Halloween in Disney World! …Disney World is getting ready for the popular holiday! We’ve seen decorations arrive in Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is starting soon, and seasonal treats are starting to arrive all over. And now Disney Springs is getting in on the action — Halloween shakes have returned to Vivoli il Gelato! Vivoli il Gelato is a popular gelato spot in Disney Springs, and their well-known Halloween shake is coming back this year — this time with friends. The Jack-O’-Lantern is the same shake as before, Vanilla Gelato and Orange Fanta. Jack-o-Lantern Float And now it’s joined by two new shakes. Monster is a mint chocolate chip shake, and Vampire is Vanilla Gelato with Sprite. All three shakes are available now, so stop by when you visit Disney Springs next! Vivoli il Gelato Looking for other things to do in Disney Springs this month? Don’t miss Gatsby night at the Edison, the tequila tasting event at Frontera Cocina, and the special tasting event at Morimoto Asia! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see the cheapest days to visit Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Is Coming BACK in 2022! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out Everything CONFIRMED to Return to 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 Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With New Disney Items Online Check Out the NEW Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World 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 Which shake are you most excited to have? Let us know in the comments below! The post 3 Halloween Shakes Are Now Available At Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney’s most recent earning call — for the 3rd quarter of 2022 — provided several interesting insights about The Walt Disney Company. We learned that Disney+ gained 14 million subscribers in the previous quarter, bringing the total number of subscribers to over 152 million. We also learned that revenue from the Disney parks increased by $4.3 billion. But not all of the reports were in Disney’s favor. Disneyland Although many parts of The Walt Disney Company seem to be reporting increased profits and steady demand from their respective audiences, there was one area where Disney fell short of its expectations. In the Q3 Earnings Call for 2022, Disney stated that Walt Disney World saw an “increase in average per capita ticket revenue,” which is “due to the introduction of Genie+ and Lighting Lane.” This increase, however, was “partially offset by an unfavorable attendance mix at Disneyland Resort.” Disneyland entrance But what exactly is an “unfavorable attendance mix”? Although Disney did not specify the meaning in the earnings call, we can assume that “unfavorable” in this situation is referring to profits. Entrance to Disneyland Many different kinds of people go to the Disney parks, from annual passholders to one-time visitors, locals to international guests. In this earnings call, Disney stated that the company generally makes the most money from international visitors, who tend to stay longer and spend more money while they’re visiting. Disney California Adventure Entrance In the context of profits, Disney likely makes less money from guests who hold annual passes. These passes — called Magic Key passes for Disneyland — allow people to purchase a single pass for the year and then visit the parks free of charge (except on blockout dates) during that time. ©Disney Magic Key holders may be less profitable guests for Disney for a number of reasons. Of course, they don’t have to purchase a park ticket each time they want to visit, so Disney may not make as much money on entrance fees. In addition, Magic Key holders often live nearby, which means they likely don’t need to pay for a hotel in order to visit Disneyland. Because Magic Key holders generally visit Disneyland more often than guests who don’t have a Magic Key pass, they could also be less likely to spend money on new souvenirs and extra experiences. In a 2020 earnings call, Disney said that “different guests, depending on where they’re coming from, have different relative values in terms of their contribution as a guest to the park.” They stated that “someone who travels and stays for five to seven days is marginally more valuable to the business than someone who comes in on an annual pass” because those with an annual pass may “stay a day or two and consumes less merchandise and food and beverage.” Welcome Magic Key Holders! Recently, Disney paused the sale of all Magic Key passes, and they have yet to announce when or if those sales will resume. People who have a Magic Key pass are also not able to renew their pass at this time, and there is also no word on when renewals will resume as well. This may be due in part to the current lawsuit against Disney regarding blockout dates for the highest tier of Magic Key passes. You can learn more about that lawsuit here. It’s also possible, however, that Disney doesn’t make as much money from Magic Key holders, and that could have attributed to the pause in pass sales. Welcome back, Magic Key Holders! This lounge is just for you! We’ll continue to watch for more updates on the situation with Magic Key passes in Disneyland, so stay tuned with DFB for all the latest news. Click here to learn more about Magic Key passes in Disneyland. 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 a Magic Key pass holder in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney Reports an "Unfavorable Attendance Mix at Disneyland Resort” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, if you’re like us, you’re asking every Disney photographer to hook you up with ALL the PhotoPass Magic Shots, right? Groot at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus We’ve seen so many fun ones — at Disney World, there have been some gorgeous 50th anniversary Magic Shots. At Disney World AND Disneyland, we saw some pretty rainbow shots for Pride Month. Now, though, one of the Guardians of the Galaxy has his own Magic Shot! You’ll only find this Magic Shot, though, in Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure! To celebrate the recent premiere of the I Am Groot series on Disney+, you can now get a Magic Shot with Baby Groot in your hand! So if you find yourself in Avengers Campus anytime soon, be sure to ask your PhotoPass photographer for this shot. You can also get Magic Shots throughout the parks, so be sure to ask ALL your PhotoPass photographers to hook you up with Magic Shots — they’ll tell you how to pose so that the photo comes out perfectly! If you want to know more about PhotoPass, click here. Also, if you’re wondering whether the My Memory Maker package is worth it (which lets you download ALL of your PhotoPass photos), we’ve got details on that right here! Here Are The Epcot Food & Wine Festival Magic Shots! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite Magic Shot in Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Added a Baby Groot Magic Shot in Avengers Campus! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney recently hosted its 3rd-quarter earnings call, in which it announced the current number of Disney+ subscribers, the pricing and release date for an ad-supported Disney+ tier, and the increase in revenue from the Disney parks. We also learned more about the current demand for Disney parks. Crowds in Magic Kingdom With the pandemic closures, Disney has seen some pent-up demand for its theme parks. People weren’t able to travel for a while, which meant that there was more demand once the parks finally did reopen. However, now the parks have been open for a long time, and we’ve still been seeing pretty big crowds in Disney World. Is this trend going to continue, or will we see demand level out? Disney CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy commented on these questions. During today’s earnings call, Bob Chapek commented favorably on the Park Pass Reservation system at Disney World and Disneyland more than once. He mentioned how it allows the company to predict demand and adjust operations accordingly. In case you’re not familiar with this system, park pass reservations are required in order to enter any Disney World or Disneyland park. If you don’t have a reservation, you will not be able to enter the park. Reservations are free to make if you have a park ticket, and reservations do sometimes sell out. EPCOT entrance Chapek said that the reservation system does “a great job at spreading demand” across the parks, and it also allows Disney to see how many people will be in the parks each day. Citing the information from this system, Chapek said that Disney sees “nothing in the future indicating anything to the contrary of what we’ve seen” in terms of guest demand for the theme parks. In other words, Disney expects demand to remain high. Going into Hollywood Studios Although many people have attributed the higher crowds in Disney World to pent-up demand from the pandemic, Disney claims that what they’re seeing is “more resilient and long-lasting.” The increase in people visiting is more a reflection of an increased “affinity for the parks” rather than a temporary trend, according to Disney. Crowds in Animal Kingdom Christine McCarthy commented on potential actions that Disney could take to keep demand high if the number of guests were to drop, stating that the company could reduce the number of blackout dates on certain annual passes, which would bring more people into the parks. Hollywood Boulevard However, McCarthy also noted that Disney “has not yet seen demand abate at all.” McCarthy cited the Park Pass Reservation system again as evidence: she said that Disney is seeing demand in excess of the available reservations. Park Pass Reservations do run out on some days, especially for Magic Kingdom. ©Disney We recommend making your Park Pass Reservations early — as soon as you purchase your tickets. Currently, there are no parks sold out for any dates if you look even just a few weeks into the future. ©Disney But if you wait until just a few days before your trip, you may be out of luck with some parks. If you’re visiting at a popular time — such as during the holidays or for a runDisney race — it’s even more important to book those reservations ASAP. Halloween decorations in Magic Kingdom! It looks like we’ll continue to see big crowds in Disney World, so check out these posts to help you manage the crowds during your upcoming trip: Learn how to use Mobile Order to beat the crowds at some restaurants here! Learn how to make a Park Pass Reservation here. Use Mobile Check-out to skip the line at some gift shops. Find secret walkways to beat the crowds here. See the SECRET to avoiding Disney Springs crowds here. We’ll continue to watch the crowd levels in Disney World and let you know about any changes, so stay tuned with DFB for all the latest updates! Click here for 10 tips for watching Disney World fireworks WITHOUT crowds. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you noticed bigger crowds in Disney World recently? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney Comments on Crowd Levels, Says Demand Is “Resilient and Long-Lasting” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking for a rich meal filled with French and Italian-inspired cuisine, look no further than Topolino’s Terrace in Disney World. Topolino’s Terrace Located on the rooftop of Disney’s Riviera Resort, this restaurant features decadent seafood, meats, handmade pasta, and more, and you can enjoy sweeping views along with your incredible meal. And for a limited time, Disney is adding new seasonal dishes to the menu! Now available at Topolino’s Terrace are new dinner dishes featuring “flavors of summer with a French twist.” You can now enjoy the Organic Beet Salad, served with fennel, burrata, pickled beets, beet puree, and chives for $16. Beet Salad The Filet Mignon is $54, served with potato pave, Bordelaise sauce, asparagus, mushrooms, and shallot vinaigrette. Filet Mignon The Tortelloni ai Funghi is made with smoked paprika-mushroom tortelloni, saffron, morels, pickled radish, charred pearl onions, and eggplant-cashew cream for $34. Tortelloni ai Funghi And the Asparagus Soup comes with quail egg, carrot tuile, parmesan, and prosciutto dust for $14. Asparagus Soup Disney has not announced how long these menu items will be available so you might want to secure your Topolino’s reservation sooner rather than later. Don’t forget that for breakfast, you can visit Topolino’s Terrace for “Breakfast à la Art,” featuring Mickey and pals in special outfits exclusive to Topolino’s! Poet Minnie Keep following DFB for more Disney dining news and updates! Check out our recent Topolino’s Terrace dinner review 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. Have you ever eaten at Topolino’s Terrace? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Menu Items Available at Topolino's Terrace in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve made it no secret that one of our favorite restaurants in Disney World is Wine Bar George in Disney Springs. Wine Bar George We’ve talked a lot about those Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites, or those House-made meatballs, and those delicious frozen drinks! But let’s talk about wine because Wine Bar George is now over here winning awards for its wine list! The World of Fine Wine recently announced its awards for the World’s Best Regional Wine Lists for 2022, and Wine Bar George won TWO awards in two categories: Best Wine Bar List In North America 2022 (ALL of North America, y’all!) and Best By-The-Glass Wine List with Coravin in North America 2022! Wine Bar George has an award-winning wine list! So the next time you’re over in Disney Springs and you’re looking for the best wine list in North America, be sure to stop by Wine Bar George for a glass (oh, and don’t forget those Mac & Cheese Bites either!). Looking for even MORE amazing food in Disney Springs? Well, bring your appetite, because you can get some very unique ice cream flavors at Salt & Straw and some gigantic — and delicious — cookies and cake slices at Gideon’s Bakehouse. Craving donuts? Don’t miss the over-the-top donuts at Everglazed! If it’s Dole Whip you’re after, be sure to stop by Swirls On the Water for a Dole Whip 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 been to Wine Bar George? What’s your favorite thing on the menu? Let us know in the comments! The post Wine Bar George in Disney Springs Just Won Two BIG Awards first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There have been some big announcements during the Walt Disney Company’s Q3 earnings call. Bob Chapek So far, we’ve learned that Disney Parks revenue has increased by $4.3 billion, Disney+ subscribers have risen, and the new ad-supported Disney+ subscription tier is launching this December. Details about Disney Genie+ have also been shared, and we have an update that may surprise you! Have you ever wondered how many people are actually purchasing Genie+ in Disney World and Disneyland? During the Q1 earnings call, Disney reported that over a third of domestic guests purchased Genie+ and/or Individual Lightning Lanes in the first quarter of the year. Disney Genie During the Q3 earnings call, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek reported that almost 50% of guests entering Disney Parks purchased Genie+ in the third quarter. Chapek said, “Even our Genie product, which we released short of a year ago, now about 50% of the people who come through the gate, buy up to that Genie product…which you can see in results of our yields.” Tower of Terror Lightning Lane The Walt Disney Company previously reported that over 50% of guests purchased Genie+ products during the holiday season in 2021, and now as of the third quarter, it appears to be a trend. Lightning Lane In Disney World, Genie+ costs $15 per person, per day, while it costs $20 per person, per day in Disneyland. A Genie+ purchase gets you access to the faster Lightning Lanes (as opposed to standby lanes) for select rides, while the most popular and in-demand ride Lightning Lanes can be purchased in a separate transaction via Individual Lightning Lanes, and prices vary depending on the date. Have you used a Lightning Lane? If you’re considering purchasing Genie+ for your next Disney World visit, we recommend checking out our Genie+ guide here. Stay tuned to DFB for more news straight from Disney at the Q3 earnings call! Read all the BIG news from the Walt Disney Company’s Q3 earnings call 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. Have you purchased Genie+ in the parks in 2022? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Shares That 50% of Visitors Are Buying Genie+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System has been something of a sore spot for many guests. Bob Chapek Gone are the days of being able to waltz into the parks at your leisure, and now we’re left having to make our plans in advance. Disney just held its third-quarter earnings call, and we found out all sorts of juicy information about Disney+ and the new ad-supported plan. Not only that, but we also heard from CEO Bob Chapek about the reservation system and what it means for the company. Whether you love it or you hate it, Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System is here to stay — at least for now. During The Walt Disney Company’s third-quarter earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek commented on the system and how it can benefit the company. Magic Kingdom Disney has been able to limit park capacity using the reservation system since it was first introduced when the parks reopened. We’ve heard Chapek comment on the system before, and now it looks like he’s echoing his prior statements. In terms of the guest experience, Chapek stated, “As you know, everything we do in our parks is all about improving the guest experience. And part of that has to do with limiting capacity, but also about personalizing those experiences.” Animal Kingdom The CEO then went on to say, “We have a [park] reservation system which now enables us on the fly, to change whatever factors we need in terms of ticket packaging that we want. Years ago, we didn’t have that. We published prices by the quarter and that was all the flexibility we had.” EPCOT In terms of park demand and capacity, Chapek said, “Our reservation system really does a great job spreading demand. If we see any spikiness, we can smooth that in a way we couldn’t before, and we’re real pleased we did that.” Based on these comments, it doesn’t seem like Disney has any plans to change the reservation system any time soon — though no official announcements were made during the earnings call. ©Bloomberg We’ll continue to keep an eye out for news on Disney’s park pass system and more — so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! 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 Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney CEO Bob Chapek Makes Statement on the Park Pass Reservation System first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you catch all the news from Disney’s Q3 2022 earnings call and latest earnings report? ©Disney The report and call usually reveals a lot of details about Disney’s current financial standing. This quarter’s call provided new subscriber numbers for Disney+, and some important information about the theme parks. In case you missed it, we’re breaking down some of the most important news from the call! Overall Financial Results Revenues for The Walt Disney Company for the quarter grew 26%. The diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter increased to $0.77 from $0.50 in the prior-year quarter. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters CEO Bob Chapek said “We had an excellent quarter, with our world-class creative and business teams powering outstanding performance at our domestic theme parks, big increases in live-sports viewership, and significant subscriber growth at our streaming services.” Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times He went on to say, “We continue to transform entertainment as we near our second century, with compelling new storytelling across our many platforms and unique immersive physical experiences that exceed guest expectations, all of which are reflected in our strong operating results this quarter.” Here’s a closer look at the numbers: ©Disney Now, let’s move on to Disney+ news! Disney+ Subscribers Disney revealed during the call Disney+ now has 152.1 million subscribers. At this same time last year, Disney+ had 116 million subscribers, which means there was a 31% increase in since July 3rd, 2021. 14.4 million subscribers were added in the just the second quarter of 2022. ©Disney This total number was also higher than the 147.76 million than analysts had predicted. Click here to see the new subscriber numbers for Hulu and ESPN+ as well Disney+ Ads & Price Increase We’ve known for a while now that ads would be coming to Disney+, and we finally got some more details. The ad-supported version of Disney+ will be called “Disney+ Basic,” and the ad-free version will be “Disney+ Premium.” Disney+ Basic (with ads) will be available on December 8th in the U.S. for $7.99/month. ©Disney With this new ad-supported tier of the streaming service, the ad-free version of Disney+ (Disney+ Premium) will be getting a price increase. It will go up in price 38% to $10.99/month. Click here to read more about these changes to Disney+ Disney Parks Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products revenues for Q3 increased to $7.4 billion. It was $4.3 billion in the prior-year quarter. Segment operating income increased from $1.8 billion to $2.2 billion compared to $0.4 billion in the prior-year quarter. Cinderella Castle Higher operating results for the quarter reflected increases at domestic parks and experiences, and operating income growth at the domestic parks and experiences was due to higher volumes and increased guest spending. Higher volumes were due to increases in attendance, occupied room nights, and cruise ship sailings. EPCOT Guest spending growth was due to an increase in average per capita ticket revenue and higher average daily hotel room rates. This increase in average per capita ticket revenue was because of Genie+ and Lightning Lane being introduced in the first quarter of the current fiscal year and a reduced impact from promotions at Walt Disney World Resort. Per capita spending at domestic parks also increased 10% vs. Q3 of 2021. And, occupancy is at 90% for hotels at domestic parks. Higher costs were mostly due to volume growth, cost inflation, and new guest offerings. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind As for International parks, they are still recovering from the pandemic, as is Disney Cruise Line, according to the earnings call. But, Disneyland Paris opening its own Avengers Campus seems to have helped, as guests at the park spent over 30% more compared to 2019. ©Disney That’s the big news from the Q3 earnings call! Are you a current Disney+ subscriber? If you’re looking for some unique movies to watch on the service, here’s a list of movies and shows we bet you forgot about! If you can’t get to the theme parks soon, you can also watch a lot of shows and movies that will make you feel like you’re in the parks! If you are headed to Disney World soon, be sure to read up on all the cancellation policies you might need to be familiar with! Air travel, in particular, is a little iffy now with delays and cancellations, so be sure you know how to handle those situations ahead of time! 10 Not-So-Magical Truths in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What news from Disney’s earnings call surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Parks Revenue Increases By .3 BILLION first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ has pumped out a TON of series and films since it first debuted in 2019. ©Disney From Marvel shows like Loki and WandaVision to Star Wars series like The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi, there’s certainly no shortage of ad-free content on the service. But, Disney announced a while ago that ads would be coming to Disney+ in the form of two different tiered plans — one with ads and one without. And now, we know just exactly how much those plans will cost — and your ad-free Disney+ experience is about to get MORE expensive. Disney held its third-quarter earnings call on August 10th, 2022, and shared quite a few details about the current state — and future — of the Walt Disney Company. We were hoping to learn more about the new ad-supported plan coming to Disney+, and now we know just how much the ad-free tier will cost. Loki billboard in Disney World Disney announced that the current, ad-free version of Disney+ will increase in price by 38% to $10.99 per month and will be called Disney+ Premium. The annual price for Disney+ Premium will be $109.99. ©Disney Right now, the price of Disney+ without ads is $7.99 per month. This will be replaced by Disney+ Basic, which will feature ads and will start out at the same price as the current, no ads plan — $7.99. The change will take place on December 8th, when the Disney+ Basic plan is introduced. Wandavision ©Marvel Studios For current Disney+ subscribers, you’ll have to choose between paying the same price and getting ads, or opting for the more expensive ad-free plan to continue streaming without interruptions. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney+ news, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Disney+ Shares UPDATED Subscriber Numbers 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 a Disney+ subscriber? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney+ Announces Price INCREASE for Ad-Free Streaming first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article